Book of the Month_classroom work

The Empty Pot
by: Demi

Gr4 DiSanto and Wysocki

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Our January book of the month is titled "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush." Little Gopher wasn't like the other children, but because he was patient, persistent, and determined, he discovered his special talent that will always be remembered.
Many fascinating people throughout history have had similar challenges. Like Little Gopher, they had to overcome obstacles with determination, perseverance, and persistence. Many achieved their dreams and left legacies to inspire us all.
Mrs. Wysocki's fourth grade students will select autobiographies and biographies and explore the values of perseverance, fortitude, and resolve of famous characters. The children will take notes and use graphic organizers as they read to write their own scripts and become their famous character. A "Famous February Reader's Theater" will culminate this project with presentations sure to be a treat for invited guests.
Mrs. DiSanto's fourth graders are also reading, taking notes, and using graphic organizers to write reports about Martin Luther King, Jr., George Washington, and Abraham Lincoln. These famous Americans, remembered each year at this time, are wonderful role models of those who showed perseverance, resolve, fortitude, and determination to achieve their goals. The students have also written their own "legacies" as to how they've helped and will continue to help their Highland School community.
Perhaps you've read about an amazing young woman from Westfield? Kacey Bellamy is a dedicated athlete who will play hockey for team U.S.A. in the upcoming Vancouver Olympics. Representing our country has always been a dream for Kacey. Through her efforts, sacrifices, determination and perseverance- like Little Gopher in our story, and famous Americans- the Olympic gold is within her reach. After her Olympic experience ends, Kacey will visit students in grades 4 and 5 at Highland. She'll share her inspiring story that has helped her become a local role model and legend for
every female hockey player in Westfield and beyond, as well as for all children who have dreams!

Legacy

I am going to help Highland School by recycling.I am recycling already. I am doing recycling by recycling scrap paper and extras too. I am making Highland School a better place for kids, teachers and staff.The best thing about recycling is that you get to reuse things. Also you can save the earth. I will recycle all the papers I do not need.
I will try to get the school to recycle. I think they are already doing it. I can make Highland School a better place because I am recycling.
By Samantha M

My Legacy

I will make my school a better place by doing fund rasers like the Reach for the Stars to get more books for our school library and ourselves because reading books can be humorous, serious, and they can teach you a lesson like do not lie in any circumstances.
I can also donate some money for more field trips and give box tops for whatever the school needs them for. I would like to have more food drives for people in Haiti and Africa because in Haiti there was a very bad earthquake there and the people there don't have a lot of food or water, and in Africa they have not had a lot of food or water and even shelter for a long time now.
The last thing I could do to help my school is to clean up all around it, like picking up all the trash around it. I would do that because if people think our school is good they might participate in some activities and that would be a wonderful thing.
By Lukas S

Month	Book	Genre	Topic	Classroom(s)
January	The Empty Pot by: Demi	Fable	Honesty	Gr4 DiSanto and Wysocki