Happy returns from Fall Break!

I hope you had a wonderful, relaxing Fall Break!!! These next few months of school will be jam-packed with fun learning and awesome holidays!

Report cards will be sent home on Friday.

See below for TEAM homework and this week's Faulkner Flash:

See below TEAM homework for an enlarged view of the Pumpkin Disguise project and details of the Halloween Book Character Project.

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Special Halloween Project

On Friday, October 31^st, you will have the chance to be someone else for a day!! Pick a character from a book that you have enjoyed and come dressed up as that character for the day. You will also get to do an oral presentation about your book character so the class can learn more about the character and the book!

You will dress up as one of the characters in the book you have selected. This costume does not need to be elaborate. Be creative! Look for things you already have, or can borrow, to make/create your costume. Ideally, you shouldn’t have to buy anything. (Don’t tell your parents you need to go buy some fancy costume!!!!!!!) Please, no masks.

To help with the presentation, you will do a Book in a Bag project. You will use a paper lunch sack (this will be provided) to guide you through your presentation.

FRONT: Draw and color the cover of the book that your character is in. Make sure this is neatly done and colorful!

BACK: Write the headings Characters, Setting, Plot, Problem, and Solution. Under each heading, list or write the appropriate information.

SIDES: One side should have your name and the character you have chosen to dress up as. The other side should have 3-4 sentences explaining why you chose this particular book.

INSIDE: Include 3-4 items (that fit in the bag) to represent important characters or events in your story to help retell the story in sequential order.

You will use your bag and its contents to help guide you through your presentation of the character you have dressed up as and facts about your book.

Please practice your presentation at home. An oral presentation always goes more smoothly if you have practiced what you are going to say in front of a small audience first. I will be looking for the following in your presentation to the class:

µ  Eye contact (We want to see your eyes, not the top of your head!)

µ  Voice projection (We all need to be able to hear what you are saying.)

µ  Voice Expression (Use expression in your voice to keep your audience interested in what you are saying. No robot voices!!)

µ  Knowledge of content (We want to learn about your book and your character! You will use your Book in a Bag to help you remember all the important facts.)

This is a fun project, but it will also count as a grade. You will get points on your bag (including everything that is mentioned above), your presentation, and for dressing up. You have almost a month to prepare, but I do not want you to squander your time and procrastinate! Therefore, you need to return the bottom portion to me by Friday, October 10^th.

The majority of our day at school on Halloween will be these exciting presentations! In the afternoon, we will celebrate all your hard work and the fun holiday with food and a few games. J

Have fun….be creative…and enjoy! I look forward to seeing you transformed on Halloween!!

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PLEASE RETURN THIS PORTION BY FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10^th.

Student’s name: _______________________           Parent Signature: _________________________________

Please fill out the following for your Halloween Project:

Book I have chosen: ___________________________________________________________________

Character I will dress up as: ___________________________

**Parents, if you would like to help out with items for the party, please put a smiley face on the line. ________