Vocabulary Puzzles

This week we have been learning about the following vocabulary words: humiliated, delusional, lethal, reassure, bamboozle, and intercept. All of these vocabulary words come from our current 39 Clues book that we are reading aloud as a class.
On Wednesday we learned how to create vocabulary puzzles about each word and began creating our own vocabulary puzzles. We included clues about each vocabulary word to solve the puzzle.


Dawson:
1. They might do this in a sport.
2. This word has 9 letters.
3. The first letter of this word is an I.
What word am I?
intercept

Paige:
1. When you're in your underwear.
2. When someone laughs at you.
3. It has 10 letters.
What word am I?
humiliated

Connor:
1. VERY hurtful.
2. A gun shot can be _________.
3. It has 6 letters.
What word am I?
lethal

Magdalen:
1. You stop someone or something.
2. It ends with a t.
3. If you multiply 3x3 that is how many letters it has.
What word am I?
intercept

Josie:
1. Sometimes animals can be this way.
2. A frog can do this.
3. It has 2 vowels.
What word am I?
lethal


Isabella:
1. You are being nice to someone.
2. You might feel sorry for someone.
3. It has 8 letters.
What word am I?
reassure

Abby:
1. A poisonous snake is this.
2. A poisonous spider is this.
3. Poisonous bugs are this.
What word am I?
lethal

Lucas:
1. You want to destroy a team.
2. When you hit a wall.
3. You stop something.
What word am I?
intercept

Ellie:
1. You can't find a word in the word.
2. It means it can do something to you.
3. It has an l at the end.
What word am I?
lethal

Solon:
1. It can make you die.
2. You might not die.
3. It has 6 letters.
What word am I?
lethal

Jack:
1. If someone gets shot with a gun.
2. You could die.
3. It has 6 letters.
What word am I?
lethal

Four Triangle Problem

We began working on our geometry unit and started the unit with the Four Triangle Problem. We used four triangles to create different shapes. We found that we could create 14 different shapes using 4 triangles, all fitting into four different categories: triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, and hexagons. We also learned how shapes can be congruent and when placed on top of each other they are the same. We also compared/contrasted different shapes using a T-chart.

Electrical Circuits

We have been working on our Electrical Circuit unit and learning how electricity works. We learned about insulators and conductors this week and how conductors allow electrical current to pass through them while insulators do not easily allow the current to pass through. We enjoyed being scientists and learning more about how electricity works through our questioning and experimenting.

Tall Tale Characters

The students chose a tall tale to read and write about. Some students chose Mike Fink, while others chose Library Lil or Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett. After reading the tall tales, the students identified and recorded the character traits of their characters, as well as provided evidence for these character traits.

Mike Fink (Maggie)
Brave- He wrestled with the grizzlies.
Strong-He rolled with Carpenter Jack.
Fighter-He wrestled.
Happy-He likes his job.
Independent- He liked being outdoors.

Mike Fink (DJ)
Brave-He was brave because he wrestled grizzlies.
Strong- He took down older kids.
Encouraging-He was encouraging to get a job.
Good Shot-He can shot 3 bullets in the same place.
Active-He walked everywhere he went.
Fun-He wrestled and it was fun.

Mike Fink (Paige)
Brave- He wrestled with the grizzles.
Strong- He wrestled with carpenter Jack.
Fighter-He wrestled.
Happy-He is happy with the job he has.
Independent-He liked being outside.

Mike Fink (Connor)
Brave-Mike tried to wrestle the Big Bart.
Strong-Mike beat Big Bart.
Small for his Age- He was not tall for his age, but he was sturdy and quick.
Acrobatic- Mike once joined a group of aerobic frogs.

Mike Fink (Solon)
Strong-He wrestled grizzlies and won.
Courageous-He stood up to the steam boats.
Good Shot- He got all of the bullets in one spot.
Brave-He wrestled Jack after he got lost.

Mike Fink (Jack)
Strong-He wrestled grizzly bears.
Courageous-He stood up to the steam boat.
Brave-He was brave to fight Jack Carpenter.
Violent-He plays rough.

Sally Ann Thunder (Abby)
Strong-She beat Mike Fink.
Proud-That she invented Bald Eagles.
Loud-She yells a lot.
Very Adventurous-She is always looking for a new adventure.
Fun-Loving- She does a lot of different things.
Tall-She grew up fast and tall.

Sally Ann Thunder (Josie)
Strong-Sally Ann beats Mike Fink.
Proud-She invented the Bald Eagles.
Loud- She yells a lot.
Adventurous- She is always looking for a new adventure.
Fun Loving- She does lots of different things.
Tall-She becomes very tall.

Lil (Izzy)
Strong-She lifted a car.
Smart-She made a tree house and just read a book and she was 7.
Nice-She helped Bust-em up Bill.
Beautiful-A beautiful young women.
Friendly-She was friendly to the kids.
Happy-She was happy when she was reading.

Lil (Ellie)
Strong- She lifted up a car.
Smart-She read a book when she was 1.
Nice-She helped Bust-em up Bill.
Beautiful-She was a beautiful young women.
Friendly-Friendly to the kids.
Happy-She was happy when she was reading.

Mike Fink (Lucas)
Strong-He wrestled Carpenter Jack.
Adventurous-He ran away and played with frogs.
Loud-He hollered to Carpenter Jack "I am ready for round 2."
Crazy-He fought the steam boats.

Persuasive Writing

We began working on persuasive writing this week. We read the book I Wanna Iguana by Karen Kaufman Orloff and wrote letters to our parents trying to convince them to get us the pet we want.

Dear Mom,
I want you to let me have a Meal-worm for a pet. First, I promise to feed him every day. Next, I promise to make sure he doesn't get lost. Another reason you should let me is because they  are very cute. Lastly, he would make a great friend.
Love your lonely son,
Conner

Dear Grandma,
May I please have a baby penguin because I will DIE with out one. There so soft and cuddly and sweet.
Love your begging sweetheart,
Abby
P.S. I am old enough to have it!

Dear Mom,
I want you to let me have a kitten for a pet. First, you can pick him out. Second, he won't shed! I will clean the litter box and make sure it doesn't smell. I will pay for the food with my allowance. I will help pay for him. Next, I will buy it a cage. Another reason why you should let me have a kitten is you won't get cat feelings because the kitten could be snuggling with you in your lap. I will share my Ipod with Max just for the kitten. I am old enough to have a kitten. I can pay for the cat sitter while we are on vacation. I will feed the kitten. I will pay for the kitten to get declawed. I will buy it toys. He won't wake everyone because  he could share a room with me. His food and water can go in the basement.
Love your lonely daughter,
Josie 

Dear Mom and Dad,
I want you to let me have a Great White Shark for a pet. First, I will feed it a seal everyday. Next, I will train him to pick up Walt's poop. Another reason you should let me is I will pay for his food with my allowance. Lastly, I promise I will take care of him. I REALLY WANT HIM FOR A PET!!
Love your lonely daughter,
Paige

Dear Mom and Dad,
I want you to let me have some more chickens. I promise I will take care of him or she. Oh no I am starting to cry, what no I am not yes I am no I am not WAAAAA (sniff) (sniff). Can I please (whispering) I hope I can I hope I can. If you guys give me one I will squeeze you as hard as I can.
Love your sad son,
Lucas

Dear Mom,
I want you to let me have a Saber Tooth Tiger for a pet. It would make a great protection. I will feed it every day. I will train it once a day to do tricks and I will play with it. I will get it a toy like a meat toy and I want it please.
Love your crazy son,
Jack

Dear Mom and Dad,
This is why I should have a puppy. First, I will feed it water and food everyday and play with toys that means I will walk it everyday. On Monday, Tuesday, and Sunday's. Next, I will train my pet all by myself. Another reason they are very cute and last I will clean it 5 times a week.
Love you need a pet daughter,
Izzy

Dear Mom, I need a baby Arctic Fox! I will DIE with out one!! I know it is illegal to own one but I NEED one!! They are so cute and cuddly, fun and active!! I need a new friend!!
Love your begging sweetheart,
Dawson

Dear Dad,
I want you to let me have a Komodo Dragon for a pet. First, I will buy him a giant cage with my allowance. Next, I will train it to protect us and I will buy it food with my allowance. Another reason you should let me us I will make sure it is healthy and nice. Lastly, I will DIE without one!!
Your lonely son,
Solon

Dear Dad,
A hamster is a perfect pet for me because first I would clean his cage when it got messy. I would do this even before I play with my friends. Next, I will refill his water and pay for his food with my allowance. Another reason you should let me have a hamster is cause there cute and quiet and I'll pay for his toys so he can  have fun. Lastly, I will clean and groom him  and teach him tricks.
Love your hopeful, lonely and responsible daughter,
Magdalen

Dear Mom,
I want you to get me a Mushie Monster for a pet. First, I 'll train it to change diapers because I know you don't like changing diapers. I'll buy it clothing with my own allowance when I get some. Next, I'll feed it everyday. I'll groom and clean it 4 hours everyday. They are really really quite just please let me have one. I will celebrate it's birthday and it will make great protection for the whole family. I'll buy it toys, I will die without one.
Love your in need daughter,
Ellie