Create a Graphic Novel Comic to Show What You Know!

Graphic novels have emerged in libraries all over the country as popular forms of media for many boys and girls.  Using the graphic novel creator web 2.0 tool called Comic Master, here is your assignment for today's Early Release "stand alone" special with Mrs. Jones:

3rd Grade Learning Activity

Using the knowledge and content you have learned so far in the "Sun, Moon and Stars" unit, CREATE a fictional graphic novel comic to "show what you know" about the sun, moon and stars.  Your graphic novel story must include characters and speech bubbles that tell me what you understand so far and include at least four essential science vocabulary words from the unit: PHASE, ORBIT, ROTATE, ABSORB, CONSTELLATION, TELESCOPE, SYSTEM, REFLECTION, and SHADOW.  For an extra challenge, somehow work in at least three of the Words of the Week, so far...ANALYZE, EVALUATE, OBSERVE, REDUCE, EXPAND and INFER, and most importantly, BE CREATIVE...IMPRESS ME!

5th Grade Learning Activity

Using the knowledge and content you have learned so far in the "Forces & Motion" unit, CREATE a fictional graphic novel comic to "show what you know" about force and motion.  Your graphic novel story must include a setting or settings, characters and speech bubbles that tell me what you understand so far and include at least four essential science vocabulary words from the unit: SIMPLE MACHINE, ENERGY, MOTION, PULLEY, FRICTION, FORCE & SPEED.  For an extra challenge, somehow work in at least three of the Words of the Week, so far...ANALYZE, EVALUATE, OBSERVE, REDUCE, EXPAND and INFER, and most importantly, BE CREATIVE...IMPRESS ME!


Netiquette Reminders...rules to live by when using the Internet:

• People are reading what you write...be respectful even though you can't see them.
• If you share your opinions, share them in a polite manner as to not offend others.
• Plagiarism is illegal. That means it is illegal to copy someone else's work and call it your own.
• Use capital letters appropriately. Type all letters as if you were using your hand to write.
• Spelling and grammar rules are the same...so edit your work so you sound intelligent.
• Keep your work "clean and appropriate", you are representing yourself and your reputation.

When you've read the learning activity, understand your assignment, and promise to follow the Netiquette Rules...you may proceed to the following website, Comic Maker.


Happy Creating! - Mrs. Jones





Ruby Wish: What is Your Opinion?

This week we've been reading books from different countries. We've also been sharing our opinions about the ideas in these books, as well as agreeing and disagreeing with each other.  Think about what it would be like to be Ruby growing up in China. What is your opinion about Ruby's predicament and the customs of China? And how would you feel if those customs existed in the United States?

Make sure you back up your thinking with evidence from the text and your own ideas to answer the following questions:

What is your opinion about Ruby's predicament and the set customs of China? And how would you feel if those customs existed in the United States?