Crippen's Crew: r.a.d.KIDS

Our fifth graders have participated in the r.a.d.KIDS program this week and have demonstrated great knowledge and skills in protecting themselves from harm.  I've been so impressed as I've watched our students respond appropriately to various scenarios presented by the instructors.  The program culminated in a demonstration presented Fri. morning in which the students practiced what to do in various confrontational dilemmas.  It is so important that kids know who they are and how special they are, and that they will be courageous enough to assertively stand their ground and defend themselves when necessary.  I'm proud of our Crew and hope they never have to use the skills learned this week, but know they've been well prepared thanks to this fantastic program.

November Book Report

Free Choice (encourage Fantasy)

The book jackets for October looked great! Please remember that book reports should be your best work because you’ve had a month to work on them. The November book report is free choice but you are highly encouraged to pick a fantasy book.  Pick a book that you have not read before. This month I am requiring you to get your book passed off by your parents and me no later than November 10^th.  Get the bottom of this form signed and returned to me by then.   If you have not returned this slip by the 11^th I will pick a book for you and you may not like it as much as one you picked.

November’s book report format will be as follows:

Imagine that you are the author of the book you have just read. Suddenly the book becomes a best seller. Write a letter to a movie producer trying to get that person interested in making your book into a movie. Explain why the story, characters, conflicts, etc., would make a good film. Suggest a filming location, format (live action or animated) and the actors to play the various roles. YOU MAY ONLY USE BOOKS WHICH HAVE NOT ALREADY BEEN MADE INTO MOVIES.

Don’t put this assignment off!  I recommend writing a rough draft letter before writing a final copy. Have fun with it. It will be due on November 30^th 2011.  It will be worth 20 points.

Good luck!

                        -- Mr. Crippen