Not-So-Yummy Ice Cream Alliterations

In our figurative language unit, we learned about alliteration.  Alliterations are when writers use the same sounds at the beginning of words like 'tongue twisters.'  (Ex: Sally sells seashells by the seashore.") 

So, we decided to put our alliteration skills to the test by coming up with some very creative, yet not-so-yummy ice cream flavors.  Below are our 'fantastically freakish flavors.'   :)

WARNING: Do not read these if you have a queasy stomach!  

Similes & Metaphors Self-Portraits

We have been learning about different types of figurative language such as similes and metaphors.  Both similes and metaphors compare two things; however, similes use the words 'like' or 'as.'
(Ex: Her eyes were as blue as the ocean.)  Metaphors do not use 'like' or 'as.' (Ex: Her eyes were the ocean.)

So, we decided to describe our own eyes, hair, noses, cheeks, and mouths.  Then, we drew and colored a self-portrait based on our similes and metaphors.  They look just like us!  Don't you think? ;)

Biome GO! Opinion Writing Project

In Science, we have been learning about various animal adaptations in different biomes/habitats.  So, Mrs. Pfeiffer 'hid' pictures of animals everywhere in her room, and we got to 'catch' as many as we could like "Pokemon GO!"

After catching the animal, we used our notes to learn more about its special adaptation of survival in its biome.  

Then, we got into small groups and/or pairs to brainstorm what kinds of super powers we could give the animals so that they could better survive their environments.  Next, each of us decided which animal and super power we wanted to focus on to write our opinion essay.  Then, we typed and revised our essays on our own.  After that, we "peer-edited" with a buddy.  Once we were finished with "peer-editing," we were able to revise our essays again by either approving or rejecting each one of our buddy's suggestions before having Mrs. Pfeiffer edit as well.  Finally, we revised our essays once more, printed them off, and drew/illustrated our 'special' animal demonstrating its 'special' power in its environment.  Below are pictures of our finished projects.  We hope you like them.  :)

(Please click on each one to read easier.)

Soil Is Cool!

Last week, Patrick Troyer from the Paulding County Soil & Conservation District came to our class to talk to us about soil.  We learned how soil develops through weathering and erosion.  We also learned the three main soil types which are sand, silt, and clay. We watched a short video and then were able to create our own model soil to take home with us.

AR and Raider Pride Parties! :)

For our 3rd Quarter Accelerated Reading party, we decided to have an "Arts and Crafts" party.  We had lots of options of what we wanted to do ranging from making bracelets to painting masterpieces to creating anything our little hearts desired. 

Then for our Raider Pride party, we decided to have a "Make Your Own Pizza" party.  We got to go into the teachers' lounge and make our pizzas from flour tortillas, pizza sauce, pepperoni, and mozzarella cheese.  Then it was just one minute in the microwave, and DONE!  :)  Yummy!  :)