Friday, February 10, 2017

Friday 2/10

Today we read for 10 minutes, filled out a status of the class then read for 10 minutes
Next we quickly reviewed the idea that theme is a message about life that the author wants to show through his/her piece of work.
I read  What if Everybody Did That by Ellen Javernick. Sorry it's so shaky.
We then spent time discussing possible themes in this short children's book.

If you were out, please listen to the story (linked above-sorry it's so shaky) and then email me at least two possible themes and an explanation of how that theme is developed in the story.

HW: none (unless you are behind in reading then read a bit) Enjoy the weekend

Thursday, February 9, 2017

Thursday 2/9

Status o the class then 10 minutes to read then new status o the class
Recap what is theme?
unpack of Three Little Pigs noting how we find theme by looking at plot and characters
--Who knew there were so many life lessons embedded in that little gem of a story:
     Evil can be outwitted
     Hard work pays off
     When all else fails, family's got your back
     Evil is persistent but can be conquered
     Planning provides protection

HW: Read 20 minutes
   

Wednesday 2/8

I was at a workshop all day today, which means you all got extra time working on your political cartoons in Social Studies.
Don't forget to read 40 minutes before I see you Thursday--two nights worth of reading ;)


Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Tuesday 2/7/17

Today we read for 10 minutes
We then watched a Flocabulary on theme and discussed the difference between topic and theme.
We pasted a glue in of topics in our reader's notebooks and then practiced developing themes around topics.

HW: read 40 minutes before we meet again on Thursday-you have a double SS class tomorrow :)


Check out this cool link to help find books

Monday, February 6, 2017

Monday 2/6/17

Status of class and 10 minutes reading.

Today we will compare 4 paragraphs in an effort to tease out what makes the best paragraphs.

After that, everyone will fill out a document and share it with me.
HW: Read 20 minutes-keep post its.

Thursday and Friday Winter Carnival

Happy Winter Carnival. Be sure to thank the venues for their generosity.

Read and finish your paragraphs if you didn't in class.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Wednesday 2/1

Today we:
1. Took the STAR test
2. Typed our complete paragraph on 11 in a new google doc and shared it with Ms. Carlisto


HW: Complete paragraph by the end of the day tomorrow.