This week we begin a short study of "fractured fairy tales." We will be comparing and contrasting some traditional fairy tales, folk tales, and fables with their "twisted" counterparts. We begin with The Three Little Pigs and other variations on the story along with The True Story of the Three Pigs written from the prospective of the wolf. As we work on this unit, we'll talk a lot about point of view and how different characters (or people) can view the same incident from different perspectives.
With our math units complete (everyone did an amazing job on our final post test), we will be working on reinforcing important concepts we've learned throughout the year through lots of fun games. Last week, the boys challenged the girls to an addition and subtraction contest. The catch? Students had to answer the problems in sign language!
We wrapped up our poetry unit last week. I typed up students' poems and they illustrated their work. We have quite a classroom of poets!
Our end of the year party will take place on the 17th. We will be having Happy Meals for our lunch. Please indicate whether your child would like a cheeseburger, hamburger, or chicken nuggets as their main meal on the form that is going home. Side choices are fries or apple slices. Drink choices are milk (white or chocolate) or apple juice. I have already explained to the children that there are no other substitutions allowed.
Please note that photo money is due immediately! If you do not want your child's photo package, you must return it as soon as possible.
Next week Wednesday, Thursday and Friday are 1/2 days with Friday as the last day of school for students.
My last blog post will be Monday of next week!
