3rd Grade Enrichment Math- Griffin

	Addis Ababa,Ethiopia	Honolulu, Hawaii	Sydney, Australia
Round trip from Pittsburgh, PA	$960.00	$851	$1,518
(Google Search)
Total Cost for family of four	$3,840.00	$3,404	$6,072
(Round Trip * 4)
Distance	7,257 mi.	4652	9614
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Cost per mile	~ .70 cents per mi.	~.73 cents per mile	~ .63 per mile
Exchange Rate f	$1.00 USD = 27.07 Birr	N/A	1.00 USD =1.27 AUD
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Time Difference	10-13 5:00 PM	400:AM 10-13	10.-14 1:00.AM

3rd Grade Enrichment Math - Griffin

	Total	*Data Fraction	**Percent of total
Number of presidents	43
Presidents who were lawyers		25/43	58.10%
Presidents born in Texas		3/43	7.00%
Presidents who served in the military		31/43	72.10%
Presidents elected for two terms		17/43	40.00%
Presidents who were Democrats		14/43	32.60%
Presidents who were Republicans		19/43	44.20%
Presidents who were Federalists		2/43	4.70%
Presidents who were Democratic-Republican		4/43	9.30%
Presidents who were Whigs		4/43	9.30%
Presidents who were Union		1/43	2.30%

Minecraft Rap Lyrics - Written by Andrew, Caiden, and Tyler

sKELETON rAP

Yo, i’m a skeleton.

My skull is gleaming

and I hear ya screaming.

I’m an evil creature

but i’m also a bow teacher.

I’m a chilling sight

so you’ll run in fright.  

My arrows soar like sparrows.

Wolves don’t stand a chance

when I have A strong stance.

I dominate the mobs

because all of them are slobs.

You better be afraid of me

I'm made of bones and moans.

My bones are rattlin’ while your teeth are chatterin’.

Right after I take some souls,

I’ll break all of your goals,

You turn around to attack,

But I hit you back,

cause it’s too late

you can’t touch me

 zOMBIE rAP

Yo, I’m the zombie

that infects your friends

When you’re underground

mining gems.

When you finish and come out

I hit you from behind

and i make you shout, shout, shout.

You turn around

your hand held high

But with one more hit

you die.

Baron Samedi couldn't save me and now

i will make you flee

Ghast Rap

hey, i’m a ghast. When i’m near ya you’ll get a blast.

I’m a really big thing,

flying fast as a spring.

I live in the nether, where I love all the weather.

I shoot my fireballs, like big basketballs.

I have good aim that’s why I came

But now I have to leave

hope you had a fun time.

and also

did you like our rhyme?

Fish Rap

I’m a fish, don't put me on a dish.

I swim so fast that i’m in the past.

I can be red or green, and i can also be mean.

You catch me on a hook, when i’m swimming in the brook.

I dodge a frog and keep swimming in the bog.

I flap my tail, and swim out of jail.

Minecraft Raps! Written and performed by Tyler, Caiden, and Andrew

Updated Resources for Touch Typing

Typists, make a note of these new links for typing practice:

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Gamers become Game Designers in Enrichment Support!

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When you are having fun, learning is effortless!

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Comprehension Questions for Catwings by Ursula K. LeGui

Danny

Second Grade

Enrichment Support

Danny,

The way you constructed your response to these questions in complete sentences and how you drew conclusions and cited evidence from the text is impressive.

We will continue to strengthen your skills throughout the year. We will focus on well-developed paragraphs and then multiple paragraph answers to text-based comprehension questions.

-Mrs. Woods

Comprehension Questions for Catwings by Ursula K. LeGuin

Chapter 1 Questions:

What is different about Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma?

-The different (difference) between  Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma to (and) other cats is that Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma have wings.

Why was Mrs. Tabby worried about her children?     

-Mrs. Tabby is worried about her children because “It really was a terrible neighborhood, and getting worse,”   Mrs. Tabby said. She was worried that the neighborhood was dangerous for her kittens.                                     

Why did the author include information about the dream Mrs. Tabby had before she had her kittens?

-The author said, “Maybe they have wings because I dreamed, before they were born, that they could fly away from this neighborhood.”

The author included information about Mrs. Tabby’s dream in which she dreamed her kittens could fly away from the neighborhood because Mrs. Tabby thinks her dream is the reason why her kittens have wings.  

What did Mrs. Tabby share as her reason for telling the cats to leave? Do you believe Mrs. Tabby when she explained to Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma why she wanted them to leave?

-Mrs. Tabby told the cats, “Children, I dreamed a dreamed a dream before you were born, and I see what it meant. This is not a good place to grow up in,and you have wings to fly from it.” I believe Mrs. Tabby when she explained to Roger, James, Harriet and Thelma why she wanted them to leave.

Reread page 15 and 16, then answer this question again. Pay particular attention to the quote, "My work is here. Mr. Tom Jones proposed to me last night, and I intend to accept him. I don't want you children underfoot!"

Chapter 2 Questions:

Pigeons are often used to carry messages.  They are called messenger pigeons.  So, why was it funny that James said that they were “passenger pigeons” to the pigeon flying by?

-I don’t get the joke, PIGEONS!

How do you imagine the young cats felt when they were striking out on their own?  How would you feel if you had to leave home tomorrow?

-I imagine that young cats felt worried because they don’t have any food, water or shelter.

If I had to leave home tomorrow I would feel worried because I don’t have any food, water or shelter.

Where did the cats fly to? Why was it so different for them?

-The cats flew to grass.They thought that it felt different because they have always felt cement.

You could explain the differences between living out in the country versus in the alley in the city a bit more for this response.

Chapter 3 Questions:

What happened to James? Why?

-James got attacked by an owl because the owl had owlets and she wanted to protect her owlets.  

Do you think that the owl was justified in doing what she did to James?

-The owl was justified in doing what she doing because she was protecting her babies.

What or who are “Hands” and “Shoes”?  What did they do?

-Hands and Shoes are a human's Hands and Shoes. The shoes chased James and hands picked Thelma up when she was a kitten.

Why does Harriet think this is a good kind of “Hands”?

-Harriet think this is a good kind “Hands” because the “Hands” didn't hurt her .

Do you think it is wise for Harriet to go back tomorrow?  Why or why not?

-I think that it is wise for Harriet to go back tomorrow because if the hands feed her, why not ?

Chapter 4 Questions:

What did Harriet find the next day on the big stump?

-Harriet found a  pie plate of meat scapes and kibbled cat food.

The next day Thelma and James came with Harriet and Roger.

How did Thelma feel about going?

-Thelma felt disapproving about going because the author said, “Thelma had a disapproving look on her face”.

How did James feel about going?

-James was sad about going I know this because the author said he was flying low and lame.

The next day, what happened after they were finished eating?

-The next day Thelma flew straight at the children to test them.

What did Hank and Susan decide to do with the cats?

-Hank and Susan decide to keep the cat in an old barn that only they go into.

What did the cats think of Hank and Susan?

-The cats think Hank and Susan are trustworthy because Hank and Susan promised the cats that they would never do anything to them that they didn't want to do.  

Do you think that Hank and Susan made a good decision about what to do with the cats?

-I think that Hank and Susan made a good decision about what to do with the cats because if they told a lot of people then the people would capture them. If they would of let them out in the wild then their are a lot of bad possibilities of what could happen.                                                                                                        

How will their decisions affect the cats?

-Their decision will affect the cats by making it easier for the cats to have food, water, shelter and a family.

How did the author start and end the story? Why did she do that?

-The author started the story be telling you that the cats have wings because the author wanted to “hook” you so you want to know why they have wings. The author ended the story by say. “The cats got a home,” because she wanted to make it a happy ending.

How to find Good Fit books that match your reading level...

Lexile Search at Lexile.com

1. Know your Lexile Level and Lexile Range
2. This information can be located on your iReady reading assessment.  I will provide it for you. Your teacher has this information, as well.
3. Search https://fab.lexile.com/
4. Enter your Lexile Level and/or Lexile Range. This search will result in a list of books that match your level perfectly.

IASD - Destiny Quest Search

1. Search http://library.iasd.cc/
2. Select your school
3. Select Catalogue
4. Select Reading Program: choose Lexile and enter your Level and/or Range
5. This will provide a list of books in the library that is on your exact level.
6. You can also select Reading Program: Fountas and Pinnell, (F&P), your teacher will be able to share your F&P level once F&P testing is concluded.  

Before you choose a book on your Lexile or F&P level use the

I “Pick” Good Fit Books strategy!

P- Purpose: Why do I want to read this book?

I- Interest: Does it interest me?

C- Comprehension: Do I understand it?

K- Know: Do I know most of the words?