What a fun Week.
We just survived the week before Thanksgiving break,and full moon and 5th grade maturation video. That's a lot in one week for this tired teacher. 
This week is one of favorite. I have a fun writing activity for my students. I have them pretend they are a turkey and they have to persuade their owners not to cook them for Thanksgiving. They have to first example what would be better for the main course. They have need three arguments as to why. If the students have time, I let them make a self-portrait of themselves as the turkey. They always turn out cute. They are a lot of fun to read. I send them home and encourage them to read them to their parents at Thanksgiving.