1. Read page 3, “Change for a Dollar?” in your Scholastic News magazine.
2. Write a one-page essay answering this question: Do you support changing all dollar bills to coins?
Be sure to use information from the text to support your opinion on this debate.
Try levels one and two of the game found at the website below. Next week we’ll be able to do them all!
Use the websites below, along with the map you completed today in class to review for next Wednesday’s (1/24) quiz. Remember, you need to know the countries as well as the geographical features found only on your own maps.
Countries and Capitals You need to select the game on the main page and then change to just Central America from the drop down window once it opens.
Imagine you are in charge of designing a new city. You have many decisions to make; one of which, is how are you going to provide electrical power to your citizens.
You can power a city using traditional methods, such as burning natural resources like gas, coal, and oil, or you can “Go Green,” building cleaner power plants like hydroelectric, solar, or wind power, among others. Both methods have Pros and Cons.
Write a one-page essay explaining which method of power you would use in your new city. Be sure to explain the positives and negatives involved. Use what you have learned from playing Electrocity to help support your claims. As always, your essay should include an introduction, with thesis statement, a body, and a conclusion.
Can you build and power a successful city, limiting pollution, and keeping your citizens happy? Don’t let the lights go out!
http://www.electrocity.co.nz/
Read the “Debate of the Week” on page 7 of your January 2nd Scholasitic News Magazine.
Write a brief essay offering your stance on the debate. You should answer the question “Should Saggy Pants Be Banned?” using the information provided, including the responses given by Florencia and Alex. Be sure to reference them.
Your essay should include an introduction, body, and conclusion. Use details to support your claim.
Some students took it upon themselves to create a class newspaper. Check it out. It’s really cool.
Wrinkle Chronicles 11-30-11
Though fifth graders don’t wear costumes to school on Halloween, they are more than welcome to dazzle up their hair however they choose. Just be sure to stick to hair; no crazy hats, wigs, etc. Have fun!
