Free Choice Oral Book Report

Below is a format of what I will be looking for when students give their presentations on June 9th & June 10th. I have been over this with the class 3-4 times now and they were assigned this report about 3 weeks ago. This is a project that needs to be done at home.

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Free Choice Book Report

There are no kids on the planet who are better presenters than C-1’s fifth graders. . . That means YOU! You’ve been doing fabulous reports and presentations for YEARS now. As a special reward for your wonderfulness, your final book report/project for this year can be on any book you choose, 100 pages or more! Here’s your chance to choose a genre’ you really love! Historical Fiction? Science Fiction? Non-Fiction? Realistic Fiction? Humor? Mystery? Biography? Fantasy? Poetry? Mythology? Anything!

You already know what needs to be included in a book report presentation. Here are the only guidelines you’ll need:
 FIND A BOOK AND START READING.
 Make your presentation at least 2 - 3 minutes long.
 Have it MEMORIZED. (Brief note cards are OK, but don’t just “read.”)
 Practice, practice, practice until it feels comfortable and smooth.
 Include “Something Special” in your report. (See below.)

Something Special
Anything you come up with would be fine, but here are some suggestions:

 Make a mobile with events, characters, and settings from your book.
 Create a poster that makes others want to read your book.
 Design a diorama.
 Come in costume as a character from your book.
 Make a puppet.
 Create a collage of images that represent your book.
 Paint a scene or setting.
 Build a model scene or setting.
 Create a sculpture.
 Try paper mache’.
 Make a pop up book.
 Design an alternate book cover.
 Make your presentation in PowerPoint form.
 Use Publisher or Word to create fliers or handouts about your book.
 Film your presentation in video format. Introduce it to us, and show it!
 Bring artifacts or objects important in your book.
 Create a timeline of events.



Name: ___________________________ will be ready to present on
____ Tuesday, June9th OR ____ Wedneday, June 10th
Wow! That’s a WHOLE MONTH to prepare! I KNOW I’ll be ready!



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Free Choice Oral Book Report

Grading Sheet for: _________________________

Title of Book:______________________________


____ Book title is read and book is displayed: ___________________________________

____ Author and Illustrator are identified.

____ The setting is described with details and the time the story takes place is
identified.

____ Several main characters are identified with details about each one.

____ The big problem needed to be solved in this book is identified with details.

____ Funny/Naughty/Brave or __________________________ actions are identified.

____ Project is colorful and neatly done.

____The details of the favorite part are explained and clearly match the poster.

____ Detailed recommendation is given.

____ Possible locations of the book are given.

____ Student used a clear, loud voice that could be heard in the back of the room.

____ Student was prepared for the oral book report. He/she had obviously practiced
giving it aloud several times because there were very few mistakes, hardly any
pauses with “ums” or “uhs”, and the student did not lose his/her place during
the report.


Final Grade:

4 = skilled and confident in oral presentations
3 = most of the skills mastered, needs practice on others
2 = incomplete report, still uncomfortable speaking aloud
1 = late or incomplete written report, no oral report prepared
0 = no book report was prepared

Shellburg Falls Photo's

Enjoy the photo's from our field trip on Tuesday. Thank you so much for all the fun lessons and field trip's Josh! Both field trips will be a great memory. We had a great time!

USA Weeklies

Students will only have reading homework assigned to them on Tuesday's. There is one more USA Weekly that will be assigned on Tuesday, May 26th and then due on June 2nd.

May Events

ROTH'S
SATURDAY, MAY 9TH 11-3
DECORATE A GIANT COOKIE FOR MOM!! $3.99


GILBERT HOUSE
*MAY 8TH FAMILY MATH NIGHT $5 PER CHILD, MAX $15! 5:30-7:30
*MAY 10TH MOMS FREE DAY

SALEM RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL
*MAY 7TH 10AM MOTHERS DAY STORY TIME, FREE RIDE JUICE AND COOKIE!

LOWES BUILD AND GROW CLINICS
*MAY 9TH 10-11 "PLANTER"
*MAY 23RD 10-11 "READY 2 GO KIT" FREE!!!

MISSION MILL
*MAY 9TH 11-1 FAMILY FUN SATURDAY FREE
TURN BALL POINT PENS INTO BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS

*MAY 16TH SHEEP TO SHAWL FESTIVAL 10-4PM

LANCASTER MALL
*THURSDAY, MAY 7TH KIDS CLUB 6-7 PM
CREATE YOUR OWN PUZZLE

*MAY 14TH- MAY 17TH "TITANIC, TRESURES FROM THE DEEP"
A MOBILE MUSEUM THAT HAS GENUINE ARTIFACTS, STORIES FROM PASSENGERS, FREE TOUR AND PHOTO

NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE
*SATURDAY, MAY 9TH DPS DOORS OPEN 11:45-STARTS 12:15
PLAY:A TO ZEUS GREEK MYTHOLOGY
MOVIE: CORALINE
$10

MICHAELS
*MAY 3 1-3PM PURCHASE ANY T-SHIRT AND COME DECORATE IT FOR MOM FREE!!
*MAY 4TH 6-7 MAKE A CORSAGE FOR MOM FREE
*MAY 5TH 6-7 MAKE A PAPER FLOWER BOUQUET FOR MOM! FREE
*MAY 6TH 6-7 MAKE A COUPON BOOK FOR MOM! FREE
*MAY 7TH 6-8 FREE CARD MAKING FOR MOM
*MAY 8TH 6-8 PURCHASE ONE OF THEIR $1 WOODEN FRAMES AND COME DECORATE FOR A MOTHERS DAY GIFT
*MAY 10TH 11-1 COME DECORATE A COOKIE FOR YOUR MOM FOR FREE!

Free Choice Book Report

Free Choice Book Report

There are no kids on the planet who are better presenters than C-1’s fifth graders. . . That means YOU! You’ve been doing fabulous reports and presentations for YEARS now. As a special reward for your wonderfulness, your final book report/project for this year can be on any book you choose, 100 pages or more! Here’s your chance to choose a genre’ you really love! Historical Fiction? Science Fiction? Non-Fiction? Realistic Fiction? Humor? Mystery? Biography? Fantasy? Poetry? Mythology? Anything!

You already know what needs to be included in a book report presentation. Here are the only guidelines you’ll need:
 FIND A BOOK AND START READING.
 Make your presentation at least 2 - 3 minutes long.
 Have it MEMORIZED. (Brief note cards are OK, but don’t just “read.”)
 Practice, practice, practice until it feels comfortable and smooth.
 Include “Something Special” in your report. (See below.)

Something Special
Anything you come up with would be fine, but here are some suggestions:

 Make a mobile with events, characters, and settings from your book.
 Create a poster that makes others want to read your book.
 Design a diorama.
 Come in costume as a character from your book.
 Make a puppet.
 Create a collage of images that represent your book.
 Paint a scene or setting.
 Build a model scene or setting.
 Create a sculpture.
 Try paper mache’.
 Make a pop up book.
 Design an alternate book cover.
 Make your presentation in PowerPoint form.
 Use Publisher or Word to create fliers or handouts about your book.
 Film your presentation in video format. Introduce it to us, and show it!
 Bring artifacts or objects important in your book.
 Create a timeline of events.



Name: ___________________________ will be ready to present on
____ Tuesday, June9th OR ____ Wedneday, June 10th
Wow! That’s a WHOLE MONTH to prepare! I KNOW I’ll be ready!

Family Fun Night!!!

Family Fun Night is just around the corner! This is a great time because it's an evening full of games, face painting, DJ dancing, auction's, classroom basket's, ice cream and most importantly FAMILY FUN!

Our class theme is "MYSTERY." This was a great idea that the class came up with because ANYTHING can go in the basket, but it needs to be wrapped. The class will be coming up with a list of ideas to go home on Monday.

Current Photo's

Without volunteer's, our class wouldn't be so great! Enjoy the photo's!

A Few Notes - Thursday, April 2nd

*I sent home Whiteaker Packets today. I also sent out an email to all families.

*Family Fun Night is coming up! Our theme for our classroom basket is "Mystery." The class will be coming up with a list of ideas next week. Please let me know if you're willing to help with the basket.

*I need volunteers for these upcoming field trips:
Down By the Riverside
Shellburg Falls
Oaks Park

Plesae let me know ASAP if you are able to attend one of these trips.

April Events

LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB
Thursday, April 2nd(tonight!) Free 6-7pm Create your own Velvet Poster (Near Hallmark)

HOME DEPOT
Saturday, April 4th 9-12 Free Build your own "Window Birdhouse"

SALEM SATURDAY MARKET
Saturday, April 4th
Opening Day!!!!! 9-3

MICHAELS
Saturday, April 4th 10-2 Come experience your own 3-D projects...they provide the glasses, you make the poster. Free

Saturday, April 18th 10-1 Create a 'Spring Critter' Free

ALS GARDEN CENTER (Woodburn)
Saturday, April 4th
Kids will plant their own vegetable garden
$5 11am register @ 981-1245

GILBERT HOUSE
Friday,April 10th 11-1 "Eggstravaganza" Color eggs, meet special furry guest, and lots of other activities

5:30-7:30 "Family Health Discovery Night" An evening full of family fun as you learn about healthy choices, make model lungs, fast food fling, over 25 activities! $5 kids, adults free

Saturday, April 18th Free Admission 11-2 celebrate "Union Street Railroad Bridge Opening Ceremony" Be the first to walk across the historic bridge on opening day. Ribbon cutting, and then Bubble Girl will lead groups across!!!!

BULLWINKLE'S
Friday, April 10th 5-10pm $20 pre-sale, $25 at the door. Family Fun Night!! Call one day before event.

LOWES (register @Lowes.com)
Saturday, April 11th 10-11 Free Birdhouse
April, 25th 10-11 Free Hang glider

NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE DPS
Saturday, April 11th doors open 11:45..starts 12:15 Play:The case of the missing pet
Movie: Hotel For Dogs
$10 per person pizza, snack and drink!

MISSION MILL
Saturday, April 11th Family Fun Day....Free 11-1 Learn how to spin wool and make your own drop spindle

OLINGER POOL
Saturday, April 11th 1:30-4 Free Afternoon Swimming!

BAUMAN'S FARMS
Saturday, April 11th 1pm Free Easter Egg Hunt in the Meadow!

YMCA
Tuesday, April 14th 5:30-7:30 Family Night Theme 'Fitness for All' Cost $3 adult $2 kids includes dinner and hands on activities in the gym
Saturday, April 18th 10-1 "Healthy Kids Day" Free Health Fair for kids with activities, food, and info. on making good choices.

THE OREGON GARDEN
Saturday, April 18th $5 Earth Day Celebration!! 10-4

POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
April 18th-20th "River Of Gems" Rock show They usually do a "RocK Hunt " on Saturday around noon in the field for kids!!

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY
Saturday, April 25 11am Free "WULAPALOOZA" Art, earth and music festival!!

OREGON AG FEST
Saturday, April 25th-26th 10-5 Housed at the Oregon State Fairgrounds this a great hands on festival that teaches the importance if agriculture!! A must!!=)

SALEM CAROUSEL
Saturday, April 25th 11:30 and 2:30 $17 pp "Garden Tea with Peter Rabbit"
Includes catered tea party, storytelling, photo with Peter Rabbit and carousel rides!

SALEM LIBRARY
Friday,April 29th 6:30-7:30 Free Family Concert in Louckes Auditorium

Miscellaneous things...
Bellies, Babies and Beyond is April 18th @ First Baptist Church, Marion St. downtown. $2 gets you into a gym filled with over 50 booths of used children's items, furniture, toys!!! If you have kids, this is GREAT!!

Also, the 7th annual "Youth Outdoor Day" is May 30th at EE Wilson Wildlife Area 8:30-2:30 $5 First 700, fills up fast!! e-mail info@youthoutdoorday.org to get more info! TONS of activities!!!

Mark Your Calendar

March 31st : Santiam Horse Camp Field Trip

May 7th: Family Fun Night

May 15th : Down By The River Side - D.B.T.R.S. ( I thought this field trip was on the 22nd, but it’s on the 15th)

May 25th: Memorial Day (No School)

May 26th : Shellburg Falls Recreation Area

June 5th : Oaks Park

June 11th: Fifth Grade Recognition (7:00 p.m.)

June 12th - Last Day of School -Field Day

March Events

*LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB Thursday, March 5th 6-7pm Decorate your own piggy bank(Turtle or Pig) Free (Near Sports Authority)Saturday, March 21st 1-3pm Radio Disney Hannah Montana Family Event "Rock it like a Star"

*HOME DEPOT 'Kids Clinic" Saturday, March 7th 9am-12 Free "HD Raceway"

*CRAFT WAREHOUSE 'Make and Take' Marbled Egg Ornament, Saturday March 7th 1-3pm Free

*SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesday, March 10th 10:30am "Boogie Woogie Concert" Loucks Auditorium. Friday, March 20th "FIRE AND ICE" Mad Scientists experiments using real fire and carbon dioxide 7-8pm Loucks Auditorium Doors open at 6:45

Monday, March 23rd 2pm Spring Book Bingo West Salem Branch Prizes Register @588-6301

Tuesday, March 24th 2-3:30pm Movie"Kung Fu Panda "

Wednesday,March 25th 2-3pm Circus Arts with Zephyr Brown Kids will learn to juggle, Chinese yo-yo

Friday, March 27th 2-3pm 'Spring Break Carnival' Carnival Games, prizes


*GILBERT HOUSE Friday, March 6th DISSECTION DAY!!!! 10-11 Owl Pellets 12:45-1:45 Squid 3:30-5 Frog $10 members
Call to sign-up!

Spring Break Workshops including Majestic Mystery, Digging up Dinosaurs, Journey to China $10


*YMCA Tuesday, March 10th Family Fun Night "St.Patrick's Day Fun" 5:30-7:30 Adults $3 Kids $2 Dinner, arts,
crafts....


*LOWES Build and Grow Clinics 10-11am Free
Saturday, March 14th Tabletop Basketball
Saturday, March 28th Yard Mobile


*OLINGER POOL Free Family Swim Saturday, March 14th 1:30-4pm (1310 A Street NE)

*MICHAELS The Knack Family Activity Saturday, March 14th Come pre-view their new b-day party packages and decorate a brownie to take with you 10-2 Free


*NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE Double Play Saturday, March 14th. Doors open 11:45
Play:Captain Bobella of the Beast MOVIE: TBA
$10 per person....includes play, movie, drink, pizza and popcorn!!


*MISSION MILL Family Fun Saturday March 14th 11-1pm Learn how to make "Traditional Irish Bread" Free


*SALEM RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL Sunday, March 15th 4-6pm "Luck-o-Irish Bash" $4 per person Includes Irish dancing, face painting, crafts, popcorn, and unlimited Carousel Rides!


*BULLWINKLE'S Family Fun Night Friday, March 20th 5-10pm $20 per person Includes unlimited. Go Karts, Mini golf, laser tag, batting cages, bumper boats etc. Call 685-5000 ext 21

Valentine's Party & Science Fair

5th Grade FOREST Studies Trip :0)

The fifth grade students will be taking TWO field trips to the Santiam State Forest. The first will be TUESDAY, MARCH 31ST. We will be going to the Santiam State Forest Horse Camp in Gates. We will not be riding horses. (If you’d like to plan ahead, the second trip will be TUESDAY, MAY 26th). It will be to Santiam State Forest Shellburg Falls in Lyons. A separate permission letter will come to you in the spring for that trip. On each trip, the buses will depart at 9:15 A.M. and return at 2:00 P.M.

Because of a grant from the Oregon Forest Resources Institute, there is NO COST to students or chaperones.

Students will need to bring a sack lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. RUBBER BOOTS MAY BE A GOOD IDEA. Students may also bring a book, a game boy, headphones, etc. If these items are lost, Forest Ridge is not responsible.

We will need chaperones. School district policy requires all chaperones to have a criminal history background check completed and approved (takes 3-4 weeks) before attending. If you are interested and have completed the form, please indicate below. If you have not completed a form and would like to go on a future trip please ask at the office for a form and turn it in soon so you will be able to attend our next trip.

Mrs. Kerr
Mrs. Koenig

________________________________________

My child_______________________ has permission to attend the March 31st forest field trip.

Parent signature: ______________________________.

I’d like to attend as a chaperone and have a completed background check on file with the school.

_________________________________.

 My child will bring a sack lunch
 MY child will buy a lunch from the school lunch program. By checking this box a lunch will be ordered, and your child’s account will be charged. THIS REQUEST MUST BE MADE BY TUESDAY, MARCH 10th. AFTER THAT DATE, A SCHOOL LUNCH CANNOT BE ORDERED.

Fifth Grade Read-In!

Fifth Grade Read-In!

Mrs. Koenig’s fifth graders are going to celebrate Read Across America day on Monday, March 2nd. We will be having an ALL-AFTERNOON READ-IN! The kids will get to choose their own reading material for the afternoon. To make this even MORE fun, kids are allowed to bring a comfy thing like a pillow or blanket, and munch on healthful snacks that they bring from home. If you’d like to send an item for our snack table, that would be great. I have had many wonderful read-ins with classes in previous years, and I’m sure this one will be great as well! Please contact me if you have any questions.

Mrs. Koenig

Nature Kids - Upcoming Programs

February 5th (Grades 2/3) February 19th (Grades 4/5)
“Rock and Learn” Geology Program
Location- Straub Environmental Learning Center
Shake, rattle and roll while learning about volcanoes, earthquakes
and much more. Students will take a trip from the top of a mountain
to the center of the earth while making many stops in between as
they explore the geological forces that have shaped Oregon’s landscape.
Kids will be able to investigate common rocks and crystals
and end the day with a BOOM as they create and erupt a model
volcano!

March 11th (Grades 2/3) March 18th (Grades 4/5)
“Splish! Splash!” Weather, Water and Watersheds
Location- Straub Environmental Learning Center
Kids will travel alongside a drop of water as it journeys from the
clouds to their homes and back to the sky! We will study topics like
the water cycle, watersheds and what everyone can do to help
conserve water and keep it clean! A variety of fun, hands-on
activities will make this an exciting program for students.

April 8th (Grades 2/3) April 22nd (Grades 4/5)
“Tree Time!” The Importance of Trees
You may have heard trees are terrific AND its true! Kids will discover
the importance of trees through a variety of hands-on activities like
making a tree model. What are the tallest, biggest and oldest trees
in the world? What is a nurse log and snag? Kids will learn the
answers to these questions and much more. Take a journey with us as
we travel over, under and through a tree to learn about some very
important processes like photosynthesis! It’s tree time!

FEBRUARY EVENTS!!

LANCASTER MALL KIDS CLUB....Thursday Feb. 5th 6-7pm
Free 'Decorate your own Sun catcher Thermometer'

HOME DEPOT Kids workshop Saturday Feb 7th
'heart trinket box' free 9-12

ALS GARDEN CENTER Kids Club(Woodburn) Plant a pot of Sweet Peas and make a little twig tee-pee trellis!
$5 February 7th at 11:00am

YMCA FAMILY NIGHT Tuesday Feb 10th 5:30-7:30
Dinner, activities, crafts $3 adults $2 kids

SALEM PUBLIC LIBRARY Tuesday, Feb 10th 10:30-11:30 Preschool Valentines Day Party

Friday, Feb 27th Tears of Joy Puppet Theatre presents 'STELLALUNA' in the Loucks Auditorium 7-8pm(doors open 6:45) Free

WEST SALEM LIBRARY Wednesday, Feb 11th Valentines Day Party 1:30 Stories, Crafts, Treat!


LOWES Build n Grow kids workshops Free 10-11
Saturday February 14th Jewelry Box
Saturday February 28th #48 Race Car

ROTH'S Saturday Feb. 14th Come decorate a giant heart shaped cookie frosting, sprinkles free 11-3

RIVERFRONT CAROUSEL Saturday, Feb.14th is 'Cupids Night Out' 5pm-7pm $4 per person
Includes...cookie decorating, card making, crafts, face painting, bingo w/prizes, and unlimited carousel rides!

OLINGER POOL (1310 A ST. NE) FREE open swim on Saturday, Feb 14th 1:30-4pm

MISSION MILL FAMILY FUN SATURDAY Feb. 14th 11-1pm 'Victorian Valentines Day' $2

MICHAELS KIDS CLUB FREE Science Fair Demo Sat. Feb.14th 1-3pm
Feb 21st 1-3pm Come make a fun yarn necklace free

GILBERT HOUSE Monday, February 16th (no school) Sizzlin Science Day!! Lots of fun!! All sorts of hands on science experiments...glowing pickle etc. Make a holder to drop an egg off the bridge and see if it doesn't break!! Free w/ regular admission!

BULLWINKLE'S FAMILY FUN NIGHT
Friday Feb. 20th 5-10pm $20 per person
Includes Unlimited, lazer tag, batting cages, go karts, playland, minigolf, and bumper boats!

NORTHERN LIGHTS THEATRE Saturday, Feb. 21st
Double Play Saturday Movie:Bolt
Play:Princess on a Pea
Doors open 11:45 Starts at 12:15
$10 includes movie, play, pizza, drink and candy!

Beautiful Day!

Valentines List for C-1

Valentines boxes should be made from recycled materials and are not to come to school before Wednesday, February 11th.

Valentines may come before the 11th, but should be in a bag or rubber banded together until we are ready to pass them out on the morning of the 13th.

Names were listed in the email.

Busy Week and Eventful Friday!

This week was very productive! We started a new literacy program, worked with the "scientific method", worked on math goals, and watched a dog perform in action! Have a great weekend and enjoy the photo’s!

Homework for the Week of 1/26-1/30 & Science Fair

Assigned Tuesday:
USA Weekly #12 - Quiz only (due Friday)

Assigned Today:
Math (due tomorrow)

Will be assigned tomorrow:
Math (due Friday)

Friday: No Homework

Science Fair

I expect each student to know what they plan on presenting for the science fair by this Friday. I have a list of 16 students how have already told me the name of their experiment. Parent slips were also due on Monday.