Graland Cares

Fourth Graders and Fourth Grade Parents, 

This year, we, as a class, have decided to fill a "Graland Cares" bag in order to help support those in need during this special time of year. We are beginning discussions about the holidays and it's important for us to keep in mind those who might not be as fortunate. If you and your child could look around the house and see if you have one item that you would be willing to donate to our "class Graland Cares bag," or pick up something small next time you are out grocery shopping, it would be much appreciated. 

Here are some suggested items that are needed, but anything that comes to mind would be great!

hand lotion
lip balm
soap
cloth handkerchiefs
small packages of Kleenex

dried soup mix
packaged hot drinks
dried fruit
crackers
cookies
jams
candy

scarves
gloves
hats
holiday pens/pencils
postage stamps

"Me and Uncle Romie" Turn and Talk

Think of the various ways in which Uncle Romie makes Jamie's birthday special for him. Using TEXT DETAILS and/or your own experience, write about what Uncle Romie's actions tell you about his personality in the comments box below.

Movie Trailer Elements

In class today, we discussed key factors that a movie trailer needs to have. 

Look at this list to help you when you analyze and critique a movie trailer tonight.

A movie trailer should have the majority of these elements-
- the title
- main characters or actors' names (starring....)
- "from the creators of 'Wreck-it-Ralph and 'Frozen' "
- rating
- director and production company
- action/funny scenes
- soundtrack
- critics reviews
- slogan
- a HOOK (the trailer states the problem in the story)
- appropriate soundtrack
- shows the date of when the movie is coming out
- good pacing 
- exciting graphics