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The Lorax Discussion Questions

• What was the land of the Lorax like before the Once-ler arrived? Did it seem like someplace you'd like to live? What parts of your own environment would you be sad to see go?
  
• What kind of person is the Once-ler? Why won't he listen to the Lorax? The Lorax says to the Once-ler, "You are crazy with greed." Why does the Lorax say that? Do you agree or disagree?
  
• Why does the Lorax speak for the trees? Why is it important to speak up for others? Have you ever spoken up for someone else? Has someone else ever spoken up for you?
  
• How does the Once-ler's Thneed business hurt the land of the Lorax? What happens to the Swomee-swans, the Brown Bar-ba-loots, and the Humming-fish? How could things have been different if the Once-ler listened to the Lorax?
  
• What do you think the boy hearing the story will do with the Truffula seed that the Once-ler tosses to him? What would you do if you were the boy?
  
• Do you think the Lorax and his friends will come back if new Truffula Trees grow? Where do you think they have been?

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3 tests tomorrow:

Vocabulary

Spelling

3s and 4s Multiplication Facts 

Vocabulary Flash Cards
Vocabulary Matching

Spelling List
Hang Mouse- Spelling Game

Multiplication Practice Game 1
Multiplication Practice Game 2
Multiplication Practice Game 3

Small Groups!

1. Spelling!
Copy Spelling Word List
Test and Teach Game
Unscramble
Hang Mouse

2. Independent Reading
Star Testing

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3. Math  Review Station

4. Math Games

Math Test tomorrow!

Concepts we've been studying in math all week will be tested tomorrow!

A. MATH FACTS AND FACT FAMILIES 
Students should know multiplication facts and review their math notebooks and homework we've done this week.

B. COMPARING FRACTIONS
Comparing Fraction Models
Practice Comparing Faction Models

C. EQUIVALEN FRACTIONS
Equivalent Fractions as Different Wholes
Practice Equivalent Fractions as Different Wholes

D. DECOMPOSING FRACTIONS
Decomposing a Fraction
Decomposing a Mixed Number
***Decomposing Fractions Practice

E. PRIME AND COMPOSITE 
Students will need to know all Prime numbers to 25.
2,3,5,7 --- This is Prime Heaven
11 &13---- Next on the String
17,19,23----That's the way to be!
Recognizing Prime and Composite Numbers
Practice Prime Numbers
Practice Composite Numbers

F. GCF, FACTORS AND MULTIPLES 
Students Will need to be able to find GCF.
What is a Factor and Multiple?
***Practice Factor Paris
****Practice Factors and Multiples

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Me and Uncle Romie!

Spelling City:
Spelling Word List

Splat n Spell
Hang Mouse
Read a Word
Test n Teach


Vocabulary:
Unscramble Quizlet
Learn those Words!
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Flashcards
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QUIZ!:

1. Where did Uncle Romie live when he was growing up?
A) Chicago
B) The Caribbean
C) North Carolina
D) Harlem


2. Why did James go to spend some time in New York?
A) James's parents want him to get art lessons from his uncle.
B) James's mother needs rest because she is expecting twins.
C) James has always wanted to spend time with his uncle.
D) James is tired of summers at home in North Carolina.


3. In James's view, how is North Carolina different from New York?
A) The food there does not taste good.
B) It has many tall buildings.
C) It is hot in the summer.
D) The kids there are unfriendly.


4. What happens after James visits Uncle Romie's art studio?
A) Romie decides to go to North Carolina.
B) Aunt Nanette has to go away for awhile.
C) James and Romie become friends.
D) He begins to help Uncle Romie in the studio.


5. How does James change during the story?
A) He happily goes to New York, but he wishes he had stayed home.
B) He does not appreciate his parents at first, but then he really misses them.
C) At first he thinks his uncle is a great artist, but then he becomes disappointed in his work.
D) At first he is nervous about meeting Uncle Romie, but he gets to like him.


6. Why does Uncle Romie stay hidden away in his studio?
A) He is very shy.
B) He is getting ready for a big show.
C) He is planning a surprise party.
D) He does not like children.


7. What does the word "collage" mean?
A) A description of an artist who copies the works of others
B) A work in which different materials are pasted on a flat surface.
C) An activity in which old paintings are cut up and recycled
D) An artwork in which the artist paints scenes on large walls


8. What does the word "swarms" mean?
A) large groups
B) neat lines
C) nests
D) slow moving buses


9. What does "strutting" mean?
A) walking proudly
B) flying rapidly
C) running in many directions
D) walking nervously


10. What type of transportation is used by James to reach his relatives?
A) car
B) airplane
C) train
D) boat


11. What do they call Uncle Romie's workroom?
A) tower
B) studio
C) patio
D) backyard


12. Why does Aunt Nanette need to leave?
A) She is visiting aher best friend.
B) She must go to work.
C) A relative has died.
D) She is going on a vacation.


13. What does James compare Uncle Romie to?
A) a giant
B) a scarecrow
C) a tall tree
D) a dark cloud


14. What was the name of the train station where James arrived?
A) New York Travelways
B) Piedmont Terminal
C) North Carolina Trainlines
D) Penn Station


15. What food product did James bring Uncle Romie?
A) pepper jelly
B) pickles and jam
C) homemade bread
D) pumpkin pie


16. Where did James take a ride up to the 102nd floor?
A) Central Park Elevator
B) Empire State Building
C) Fifth Avenue Department Store
D) Penn Station


17. Where did James take a ride on a ferry boat?
A) Statue of Liberty
B) Fifth Avenue
C) Central Park
D) Empire State Building


18. What did Uncle Romie and James have for breakfast?
A) eggs, bacon, grits, and biscuits
B) cereal, fruit, and juice
C) toast and sausage
D) muffins and butter


19. Where did James and Uncle Romie go for his birthday?
A) the circus
B) a baseball game
C) the theater
D) the amusement park

20. Write a BRIEF summary about Romare Bearden's life. Must be 10 COMPLETE sentences!