Jesus and Santa Claus

      

While thinking what to write about, I happen to read a very interesting article in the Washington Post. I think there is no better time to share this article with you than now. Click on the link and read "The difference between Jesus and Santa Claus". After that you read it, we would like to know what YOU think.

http://onfaith.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/susan_brooks_thistlethwaite/2010/12/the_difference_between_jesus_and_santa_claus.html

Do you agree with the boy´s opinion? Do you think there is another important difference between Jesus and Santa Claus? Let us know what you think.

THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION

     Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday in Canada and the United States. In Canada it is celebrated the second Monday of October, while in the United States it is celebrated the fourth Thursday of November. 
     Thanksgiving is a compound word, so if you see it carefuly you can easity understand what the holiday is about: thanks--giving. 
      In Ecuador, Thanksgiving is not a holiday. However, at school we consider giving thanks and sharing are important reasons to celebrate this holiday at school. That´s why we have included with our important events.
      On Thursday you will have a special celebration in your classroom, but it is important for you to remember  how this celebration started. So click on the link below, watch the video and then answer the question. Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFDSobNnfQs

WHAT IMPRESSED YOU THE MOST ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING?

     

A MATTER OF ATTITUDE

   

Do you agree with the message? Explain your answer.

TERM EVALUATIONS ARE HERE!

     Soon we will start II Term Evaluations, that means that these two weeks you are probably very busy going over what you have learned during the term. But there is one subject you will not have to study for...Do you know which is that subject? Of course! It´s Ceeative Expression.

     We are looking forward to reading the book you are writing about your family, but we also wonder if you enjoyed doing it. Was it fun? What steps did you follow? Did somebody help you? We would love to hear the experience you had while being a writer. Remember to get on platform and check the details about the final draft presentation.

WRITE A NARRATIVE PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN WRITING THE "THE STORY OF MY FAMILY" BOOK.

        

FUNNY NEWS TO READ

It is time for some funny news. Click on the link below, read the article and watch the video.

http://www.dogonews.com/2012/8/28/video-of-the-week-a-dog-that-loves-cabbage


Do you consider this a fun article or is it something you usually watch? Do you have an experience similar to this you can share? We would love to read your comments.