Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Dan Yaccarino




In less than two weeks the author, Dan Yaccarino, will be visiting our school.  He has written some great books.  Today we read All the Way to America, which was a great book on immigration.  We also read Jacques Cousteau (please watch) who became our guide of the oceans.  Please pursue Mr. Yaccarino's website and read more about him.  Also watch a few of his videos that our on his website.  As you can see he has written many books for children and even a television show.  Please tell us what you have learned about Mr. Yaccarino and write 3 to 4 questions that you would like to ask him. Be original!!! 


Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Spring Break Time!!!





Spring Break is around the corner!!! I know we are all excited to relax, sleep in, read and maybe even go on a trip. What are your plans for Spring Break? What are you most looking forward to?  Is there any particular book you can't wait to read? In four to five well-written sentences, please share with us your Spring Break plans and hopes.  Have a wonderful Spring Break and be safe!!!





Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Our Pioneer Families!!!

 


 Westward Ho!
Last week we chose our pioneer names. Introduce yourself to the wagon train. Tell your name, age, gender and your role in the family. Tell us about your family. Use your knowledge from our research and Joshua's Journal to tell about your responsibilities on the trail.  What are you looking forward to and what are you anxious about?  Write four to five complete sentences using correct grammar and punctuation.