Our show is on Wed the 20th at 1:30 and 6:30! We can't wait! Below is a list of costume pieces for each role:
Mary: blue scarf and white robe
Joseph: robe
3 Wisemen: Robes (or sheets gather red around them), a crown (I can make this for them), one wrapped present each.
Shepherds: robe
Sheep: All black. Two pairs of white tube socks
Angels: Robe/white dress, wings and halo (I can make the halo if needed)
Writer's Workshop
The students are working on an essay about Christmas. They were given four possible topics. All three main body paragraphs must be written for Monday. Below is an outline given to the students and a graphic organizer to help them.
Field Trip
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Writer’s Workshop: December
Example of ONE Main Body Paragraph Outline
Sequence
Mani Body Paragraph 1: How Santa Prepares for Christmas
TS There are many different things Santa needs to prepare before the big day.
Transition Sentence: Although Santa is the main character in the story of present delivery, Mrs. Claus has many responsibilities for Christmas Day as well.
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Cause and Effect
Explain what would happen if at Christmas time we always put others before ourselves and remembered the real meaning of Christmas.
TS: Donate to charity is important year round but it is especially important at Christmas because it is like giving a gift to Jesus.
Transition S: Donating to charity is a great way to remember the reason for the season, and another way to do this is by going to church.
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Problem and Solution: The elves feel undervalued and are in a labour dispute
TS: The labour dispute between Santa and the elves can not continue or Christmas will be ruined, so giving the elves a raise is one solution to the problem!
Transition S: Providing a living wage is important to the elves but health benefits are even more important.
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Compare and Contrast: Comparing your Christmas to Christmas of your parents’ childhood
TS: Getting your Christmas Tree is one of the most fun parts in preparing for Christmas, and it’s interesting to compare my tradition in doing this to my parents.
Transition Sentence: Getting the tree is so much fun, but Christmas Eve is even more exciting!
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Writer’s Workshop December: The Expository Essay
Choose one organizational pattern to focus on, and write an essay following one of these patterns. Refer to your notes as you are drafting your piece to ensure that you are including all of the necessary elements to the organizational pattern you are following.
Choose one of the assignments below:
Option 1: Sequence
Prompt: Describe how Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the elves prepare for the Big Day at the North Pole, December 25th
Option 2: Problem/Solution
Prompt: The elves are angry with Santa, and feel that they are undervalued and mistreated. Explain how Santa and the elves could come to an agreement and start working again .
Option 3: Cause and Effect
Prompt: So often we forget what Christmas is really about. Explain what would happen if at Christmas time we always put others before ourselves and remembered the real meaning of Christmas.
Option 4: Compare/Contrast
Compare the way Christmas was celebrated when your mom or dad were a kid vs the way you celebrate Christmas today.
Must be a 5 paragraph essay.
This must be double spaced, size 12/14 font, and you must include a cover page.
Introduction:
Begin with a catchy sentence to capture the reader’s interest.
Write your thesis statement. This is a sentence that names the three main subtopics of the main body of the essay that you will be analyzing and explaining.
Close with a transition sentence
Main Body Paragraphs (3)
Begin with a topic sentence
Include three supporting points that “back up” your topic sentence.
Close with a transition sentence.
Conclusion:
Begin with a topic sentence.
Restate your thesis.
Close with a “wrap up statement”
Example of Essay Outline
“So often we forget what Christmas is really about. Explain what would happen if at Christmas time we always put others before ourselves and remembered the real meaning of Christmas.”
Intro:
Topic Sentence: Have you found yourself becoming stressed during the holiday season, wondering which gifts you should buy for loved ones, or when can you possibly get everything ready that must be done before the 25th? Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to enjoy the Christmas season stress free? So often we forget what Christmas is truly about...Jesus’ birth!
Thesis: During Christmas time it is important to truly the reflect the meaning of Christmas, and we can do that by giving to others, forgetting our differences and making amends, and by spending valuable time with family and friends.
Closing Sentence: Although Christmas is an exciting time to shop, decorate and visit Santa, it is most importantly a time to reflect and act on the principles of our Catholic Faith.
Paragraph 1: Giving to Others
Topic sentence:
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Transition Sentence:
Paragraph 2: Making Amends
Topic Sentence:
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Transition Sentence:
Paragraph 3: Quality Time with Family and Friends
Topic Sentence:
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Transition Sentence:
Conclusion
Topic Sentence:
Restate Thesis:
Closing Sentence:
Success Criteria
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