Summer Vacation

http://www.brodskyministries.com/image/beach.jpg

What would you like to do this summer?

The Cay-setting

Go to this website to view maps and information of the setting of the first few chapters of our book.

http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/namerica/caribb/curacao.htm

    Click this link: Caribbean

Guided Reading- The Cay

 We have read a lot of good books this school year.  Which one was your favorite?  Why?  Be explicit when you formulate your answer.

Guided Reading-The Cay

Do you think that Philip's mother overcame her prejudice?  Do you think that when Philip told her what happened on the island, that it had an affect on her view of the world?

No Guided Reading until May 13th or so

There are no guided reading groups for the next two weeks.  Do you like guided reading?  Do you feel you are learning anything?  What do you like or dislike about guided reading?

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The Cay by Theodore Taylor

What happens that prevents Phillip and his mother from reaching their destination?  Describe the events that lead up to that crisis.

http://www.angelfire.com/hi5/interactive_learning/thecay/yr7TheCayHome.htm

Bethabara Park

We are going to Bethabara Park on April 18th.  What do you already know about this historic site?

Spring Break

Did you go anywhere for Spring Break 
or did you just "hang out"?






www.theoaktreelodge.com 

Gold Cadillac-Guided Reading

At this point in the story you should be noticing some changes that 'Lois sees as the family is traveling south from Ohio.  What are your thoughts on these changes in perspective?







http://books.google.com/books/about
/The_Gold_Cadillac.html?id=usJZPgAACAA

Quarter Tests

Next week we will take the Reading and Math Quarter test.  The test will cover skills from both second and third quarter.  Which test taking tips will help you achieve an exemplary score?

Railroad, Telegraph/Telephone, Automobile project

 We are about to start a new project about railroads, telegraph, telephone and the age of the automobile.  What do you already know about these topics?
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The Gold Cadillac-Guided Reading

We are going to continue our study of books by Mildred Taylor.  What do you predict the theme of this story will be?  What genre is this book?






http://books.google.com/books/about
/The_Gold_Cadillac.html?id=usJZPgAACAA

Raleigh

 (Photo courtesy of NC Division of Travel and Tourism.)

What was your favorite part of our trip to Raleigh?  Tell me three reasons why it was your favorite part.

http://www.morpd.com/classes-programs/details/2011/11/22
/president's-week--winter-wonderland-camp

What do you like to do on "snow days"?

Guided Reading-Mississippi Bridge

Now that we have finished this book, what are your thoughts?  You may respond by commenting about the author, the theme or the characters.  Please make sure your comment is a complete sentence.

Dr. Cook

http://vv.mpesd.org/news/principal_s_message

Dr. Cook is leaving Speas soon.  What should we do to honor her and her dedication to the students at Speas?

February Holidays

http://freecodesource.com

This week we are going to learn about two holidays.

What is your favorite holiday memory?

From Biography.Com

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. made a famous speech entitled, " I Have a Dream."

What is your dream?

Social Studies and ELA integration

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This week we are going to start a study of the Civil War.

What do you already know about this time period? When you respond, please write a complete sentence. 

Guided Reading-Mississippi Bridge

 What do you think the theme of this book is?  Why do you think that?

I know we are as busy as a bee, but if you  have time, please go to the website listed below to practice your skills.

Directions:  Highlight url.  Right click your mouse.  Either click "Copy" or choose option to "Go to http://".
When you are done practicing your skills, come back to the blog to post your opinion of the website.  Is it a "keeper"?
(Note:  The game links are on the right hand side of the information page under "Robo Suggests".)

http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/grammar.htm


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Guided Reading-Hundred Penny Box5

How does this book compare/contrast to War With Grandpa?  Did it have a similar theme?  After you write a few sentences comparing and contrasting the two books, please also let me know your thoughts about how the story ended.

Social Studies

    #1 Who am I and what will be my job for the next four years?














    #2  Who am I and what will be my job for the next four years?





Photos are from press packet.

Research 2013

What topics would you like to research this school year?  Please respond with an explict and complete sentence.

Federal Government

http://www.balboa-pacific.com/government.htm


What are the three branches of the Federal government?  When you post your response please include the major responsibility of each branch.

Please keep in mind that your answer should be in a complete sentence.  A complete sentence starts with a capital letter and has ending punctuation.  A complete sentence is a complete thought.  It has a subject and a predicate.

Guided Reading-Hundred Penny Box 4

What does Aunt Dew mean when she says, "Watch out while I sleep."?  Be explicit when you respond.

Guided Reading-Hundred Penny Box3

How is the hundred penny game played?  Why is the hundred penny game important?

Guided reading-Hundred Penny Box2

What does Aunt Dew mean when she says "Anybody takes my hundred Penny box takes me."?  Be explicit in your response.

Guided Reading- The Hundred Penny Box

How does Michael’s mother feel about Aunt Dew?  Why does she feel this way?

Reading homework

     As you know I love to read. I also like to give my students some choices in how the classroom is managed.  I am curious to know which would you chose as an assignment. Would you rather continue to write a response in your reading journal each night or would you like to design a book cover for one book each week?
     When you respond, try to use your best spelling.  Make sure your response is a complete sentence.
Include your first name and last name initial (John H.) when posting a comment.  Thanks!