In social studies this week, students worked to create slideshows about various aspects of life in Colonial America. Some surprising facts were shared about restrooms, hunting, clothing and more! 4E shared their slideshows with the class, and 4M is still finishing their presentations.
On Wednesday, we held our first Book Club meeting to discuss Book the First from The Tale of Despereaux. The desks were arranged so they all faced one another. Everyone chose some refreshments and settled in for a student-led conversation, or, in some cases, a debate. The book features a character who is very different from his family and who is accused of breaking the rules. Students discussed their opinions about his rejection his family, the issue of family loyalty and more. We look forward to delving into Book the Second after break, and, of course, another Book Club meeting!
We also learned three new morphemes this week and continued to practice analogies. 4E made flip books with analogies they wrote themselves. We also practiced multiple-choice analogies like the ones we’ll see on ERBs.
Today, the boys and girls were matched with their famous Americans! After spending several days going over a list of people and submitting their requests, they were matched with someone whom they will research and portray at the Biography Fair in April. 4M took a quick trip to the library to pull books they might use. We also readied our notecards so we can begin after the break.
Today, in celebration of Ensworth’s Literacy Week, 4th graders joined with 1st graders for Reading Buddies. Mrs. Jackoboice’s students came to our classroom, and everyone enjoyed reading some picture and chapter books together.
In Morning Meeting this week, 4E enjoyed the shoe greeting, the ‘dab’ handshake, Silent Ball and more.
I hope everyone has a relaxing and safe break!
Miss Earhart's Class 
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