Book Clubs

We have just started our new book clubs, and they are going to be fun!  You will meet with your club tomorrow and come up with a name and some rules to make it run smoothly. I love adult book clubs because I think it is fun to discuss good books with other people. Please tell us the name of the book you are reading, what you think about your book so far, what are the main character's major problems, and what are you looking forward to during book clubs. Write about 4 to 5 complete sentences with the correct punctuation and capitalization. 

Writers,we have all been working on plotting out our stories on story mountains. As we know, the event at the top of the mountain is when the problem is at its worst or most challenging point. Please share your mountain tops with us! What is the most intense part of your story...the problem at its worst! Write four to five sentences using the correct grammar and punctuation.

Character Traits

 

Tell us about the main character in the book you are reading.  What are they like? What observations have you made so far? What do they act like and what do they like to do. What big statement or theory can you make so far about your character?  Give evidence and page numbers from the book to show/prove what they are really like. Write four to five complete sentences describing your character with evidence. Be sure to use correct punctuation and capitalization.

International Fair!!!

Have you found some interesting facts about Denmark yet? Use this link about Denmark to read more about that beautiful country. Please write two new facts you have learned about this country. Please read your classmates' responses and try to post something new and different.   

What are your wonders about South Korea? Be sure to look at this link on South Korea. Did you know that Korean pop music, known as K-Pop, is a major export. "Gangnam Style" by PSY became the world’s most viewed video on Youtube in 2012! Gangnam is a fashionable area in Seoul. Check out this video and why not try the Gangnam style dance for yourself? Please write at least two new facts that you learned about this country.  Be original!  Watch your grammar and punctuation!!!

Native American Artifacts

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? 

Independent Reading Check In!!!

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 Holidays!!!

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-written sentences please. Gobble, gobble!