"We are Family..." Traditions & the 3rd Annual Gift of Words

This week's blog highlights some of the family traditions students shared with their #ENGRoom121 classmates.  There was a sense of pride with each student as he/she spoke about his/her family. Many students reached out to grandparents to find out important information the family, immigrating to this country, and where some family traditions started.  The post for this week is one highlighting the students work.  It is simply a collection of pictures taken before, during, and after the presentations. Thank you for sharing your students with #ENGRoom121.  They are a pleasure to learn from and teach.  There are also pictures from the 3rd Annual Gift of Words gift exchange.  We all know the power words have to tear down, but this was a new twist to show students how words can also build up, encourage, and lend a much needed hand.  It has always been a positive learning experience in #ENGRoom121.

Trying the Oplatki - A Christmas Tradition

Straw for the Manger Family Tradition; Victorian Era England; Summer Family Photo 

Poutine; Pierogies; Candies from England; Nut Roll

Replica of Puerto Rican Christmas Village Festival and the dessert Tembleque 

Learned about Advent Calendars and Coins in the Cabbage

3rd Annual Gift of Words Gift Exchange

Here's a look at the return week (1/4 - 1/6):

1. Return on Wednesday, January 4, 2017

2. STAR Reader Assessment for 3rd Quarter Accelerated Reader Goals (Wednesday, 1/4)

3. Begin 3rd Quarter read aloud, Wonder, (Thursday, 1/5 & Friday, 1/6)

4. Set 3rd Quarter Accelerated Reader Goals (Thursday, 1/5 & Friday, 1/6)

Vocabulary to know for the upcoming week (1/4 - 1/6):

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ENJOY the next two weeks celebrating traditions with family and friends.  See everyone in 2017!