Last week we worked in the Launchpad to create an artifact that represents the
Native American tribe we are studying. What are you creating? How does your object represent your tribe? Please describe how you are making your artifact. What materials are you using?
We have not blogged about what we are reading for fun in a long time, and we all know that books
can really add a lot of joy to your life! I always like to have a good
fiction book around...like a good friend. Lately, I have been reading a
book called At the Water's Edge.
This book is historical fiction, and it is for enjoyment. Historical
fiction is based on historical events and people that are true but the
story is fiction.Books can be entertaining and POWERFUL!
What
have you all been reading lately? How has the book entertained you?
Please tell us about the book you are reading in 4 to 5 complete
sentences. Be sure to use the correct grammar and punctuation.
Thanksgiving
is just a week away. Many of us will spend time with family and
friends. Some of us are even traveling! This holiday gives us time to
think about what we are grateful for. Please
share some of your favorite traditions that you and your family do
during this wonderful holiday! What are your turkey day plans? What are
you especially thankful for? Write at lease 3 - 4 well-writtensentences please.
Gobble, gobble!
Veteran's Day is a day to remember and honor the men and women who have fought for our wonderful country! Watch this short video on the history of Veteran's Day. Why
do you love our country? How can we show the Veteran's how thankful we
are? Share with us some of your thoughts on this holiday! Please be sure to write four to five sentences with the correct punctuation. Reread what you wrote before you post it.
Please listen to the song and think about your favorite things and the things you are grateful for! Do not just think of the concrete things that make you happy like "toys," but other things that make you happy like your family, friends, health, pets etc. Tell us exactly what your favorite things are and why. For example, my family is one of my favorite things because they are fun to be around and they are always there for me. Another one of my favorite things is "my children" in my classroom. They have lots of energy and are always excited to learn something new every day! Have fun and be creative with your post. Write four to five complete sentences with the correct punctuation. Reread your post and make sure it sounds just right before you publish it.
Today,
we discussed the difference between plot and theme. We
focused on the different themes or big ideas from our book Cheyenne Again. Please write about some of the themes you discovered in your
reading with your partners or what we read-aloud and give examples. For example, one theme was about treating the Indians unfairly
in school when they taught them lies or left out important facts about
their culture and some of the battles they had won. Please write four to five sentences with the correct punctuation.
This week, we have explored a variety of feature articles and found that each of them engage and inform the reader,have catchy titles, and include quotes from experts. . Share with us one or more of your
topic choices and a few bits of information about them. Think about what
you are passionate about! Write 4 to 5 complete sentences with capital letters and periods. Have fun!
