Our Poetry Cafe was a huge success last Friday.  Everyone chose wonderful poems to recite and offered interesting comments about them and the poets who wrote them.  Thanks to all parents who sent in goodies.  We enjoyed the sweet feast!

I will continue to assign final draft paragraphs of the national park report this week. I'm encouraging everyone to stay on track!  Tomorrow I will send home the guidelines for a short oral presentation that will accompany the written report.  I have attached a copy of the guidelines below.  This presentation will be due on next Wednesday along with the written report.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Math: Homework #4, problems 1 (a-c) and 3.
Park Report:  Final draft of the "Wildlife" paragraph.  Completed report is due on Wednesday, 12/17.
Social Studies:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Vocabulary:  Finish the "Roots" worksheets.  You should have at least 3 words with their definitions for each root.  Know the meanings of the 10 roots for a quiz this Friday.

National Park Report – Oral Presentation

Give a short (approx. 1 minute) persuasive speech in which you advertise your park.  Your speech must include at least 5 reasons why people should visit this park.  Think about including the following:

·      interesting places to see

·      fun activities

·      cool animals

·      beautiful landscapes and plant life

·      any other amazing facts about your park

Of course, you may use information from your written report.  You may refer to note cards, but you should be comfortable enough with your speech to maintain eye contact with your audience.  

Have fun and be creative.  Pretend you are a travel agent or a park employee!  Your oral presentation is due on Wednesday, 12/17.