See You Later 4th Grade FOCUS

     I would like to say that 4th grade FOCUS has been a blast. With all of the fun Reader's Theater scripts. The best was when we got to make our own script. I loved the vocabulary tests because I had something to do which was studying.  I also loved doing all of our fun projects like the simile person. I couldn't forget the countless hours of logic grids. But I didn't get real happy when we had to do analogies because I didn't like always having to find words in the dictionary. But I really will miss the 4th grade because it was a very fun experience. Right now we are doing the script The Boy Who Was Raised By Librarians. I am one of the main characters named Melvin. It is about a boy who spends most of his time in his life at the library. He even gets a part time job in the library. But when he graduates high school he gets a job at the library. That's what I have to say about my experiences in 4th grade FOCUS.
                                                               
                                                                              Brooks

My Year in FOCUS 2010-2011

   I had a great year in 4th grade, but I must say good bye and cherish these memory in my heart. I did many things this year, like Logic Grids, Analogies, Bridges, Leaders, Vocabulary, and Reader's Theater. In Reader's Theater, I was in three different Reader's Theaters, The Three Little Pigs by James Marshall. I was Narrator 6. I was also in When Rain Falls by Mellisa Stewart. I was the deer, ladybug, turtle, snake, and a toad. Now I am in Knuffle Bunny 3 by Mo Willems. I am the dad, opa (grandpa), doll, and baby. There are many things I liked this year in Reader's Theater, like we make a version of a Reader's Theater your group for a book you are intruiged with. Something I don't like is that we are assigned parts.
I liked Logic Grids because it is challenging and you have to use clues and common sense. There is not anything I don't like in Logic Grids. We only did one Analogy, but I liked it. You had to use a resource to find your answers. In the bridges unit, there were a lot of hands-on and partner work. There was also a lot of science in the structure of a bridge. I very much liked the Leaders unit because it relates to most people in FOCUS, because you pretty much have to be gifted to be a leader. Last, but not least is the vocabulary quiz. The vocabulary quiz/test is a very uniqe type of test. It is a test where you learn it once at school and study at home. Most test subjects gets discssed at school, then tested. Overall, FOCUS is the a class I afford to go to. 

-Johaer

4th Grade FOCUS Reflections

              This year in FOCUS I did many things including Reader's Theater. Now just like you, I did not enjoy everything I did, but most of it I enjoyed. I definitely enjoyed Reader's Theater because it lets me break out of my shell. It also shows people that I am not always shy and that I can be very loud. Just ask my sister and parents. I also enjoyed making a PowerPoint because it let me be creative and also learn more about the person. I love being able to go above what I am expected to do because I get to let people see what I am capable of. The vocabulary tests were not my favorite thing to do, but, everything and everyone has a reason. The good part about vocabulary tests are that you get a chance to improve your grade and get to spend time with your friends and family studying. Oh, I must not forget about logic and analogies. They are hard, but they give you a challenge and a learning experience to learn from your mistakes. I appreciate what God gave me, and that is a gift that is very special. I will never let that gift go to waste, because I am special and that is how I was made!

                                                          - Maddy

that last FOCUS moment

Reader'sTheater a honner particapence to have a book almost specialized for your group. It also can reading acedemics of reading in the most fun way. Without sitting down and doing a reading group.All the enthusiasm is wanted to help you learn and actually doing something . I am new for Reader's Theater and The Boy who was Raised by Libraians is a book that you can express loudness and life as everybody knows. Yes, logic and analogies plus prjects are stressfull . But Reader's Theater you can just relax and tell the story not explian it or write about it. Just like I was saying I might like what the person next to  me doesn't.


                                           
                                                     - Katelyn

The Big Picture

Ok, now I have to say, that Reader's Theater this year was the most fun thing I've ever done in FOCUS! Instead of just sitting in a rock hard chair doing work all day, we got to express ourselves with our voices and give ourselves just another reason to live. From monsters to princesses, from desserts to oceans, we have accomplished so much as a FOCUS class in Reader's Theater and basicly in every area in FOCUS! Come on, I mean, finishing logic and annoligies in a nine week period is pretty hard for some people, and I bet it's also hard for some people to juggle two reasearch projectcs; one in class and one on Thursdays, or whenever you go to FOCUS! Those of you out there who are bagging on yourself for not being in FOCUS.......Don't! We all learn at our own paces in our own ways, that's just what humans do. God gave us brains and for the most part, we all use it well.

                                                                        - Lauren W.

Reader's Theater

          Today I want to tell you about the experiences you can have in Reader's theater. One thing I really love to do is write your own script for it. Also , there is a lot of fun time with your friends while you practice. It is really fun. Some reasons it is fun is you can imagine what the character feels like while you express that feeling. Sometimes I get so into the person that I have their expression on my face when I read it. Reader's Theater also helps some people with standing up in front of large crowds. One other thing is there are some likes and dislikes about some things. To me at first blogging was really hard and not my thing , but later in the year I started to think it was easier and not so bad. These last two examples show how Reader's Theater can sometimes change someones perspective of it like me. Lastly , it can help you with knowing your voice so that you are always prepared for a play or even another Reader's Theater!

                                                                                    -Maria

4th grade FOCUS year

I percenaly like focus. I also like Reader's Theter. I like it because it is the one chance you get to get the funny out of you.Also, who does not love making funny voices.Although the thing is, that finding a voice is hard for people who get embarresed, but when you present to friends it is fun and exciting because you get to share something that you have practiced with this whole nine weeks.Reader's Theter is the best.

Have you ever heard of Logic?Well it is the best and most fun thing in the world.If you like puzzles then you will love logic. It is like a mystery that is stuck in a piece of paper.Also it is challengeing,and who doesn't like a hard challenge.I mean that is what makes logic fun.Although if you take a vocabulary test and it is a challenge you will hate it,so that is why you study for vocabulary test.Finally the thing that makes focus the best is that Mrs. Zawacki is are teacher.

Sincerly,

Trevor (The Situation)