Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I wanted to thank everyone for the sweet emails and cards! I have not opened my DREAM box yet, but plan to sit down this week and read all your letters and cards!

Contact Information

My new contact information is:

franklinjburns@gmail.com
SKYPE: Mr_F_Burns

Please keep in touch! I will continue to update my blog as well from my new school. :(

PROUD

Today I was overwrought with complete joy as I listened to my students share their writing. To see their faces light up as they shared their writing is something I will always remember. I hope they go far with their writing and always continue to have the passion for writing that I saw today.

DOORS/ELABORATION

What a great day! To end our lessons on elaboration we did our door lesson! It could not have happened without such great support from the parents! Thanks for sending all the great pictures! The look on their faces as they realized it was their front doors was priceless!

SCIENCE TEST

The Solar System Unit Test is Tuesday. Study guides went home yesterday. Students should take advantage of studying this weekend. Also, take advantage of the great Brainpop.com space clips. Go to Brainpop.com. Log in: Spalding Password: Tigers

The Sing-A-Long is Monday from 8-9! Our winter centers are on Thursday from 12-2. No school Friday. Happy Holidays!

Persuasive Strategies

We had some real fun yesterday applying our three persuasive strategies (humor, emotions, and facts) to our writing. A great combination of persuasive commercials and the 6 Traits book I Wanna New Room really allowed the kids to focus their writing voice.