Monday, March 2, 2009

Mad Libs

Here the new Mad Lib site like I promised

www.eduplace.com/tales/

Have fun!


Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapter 28

The author almost never uses words that describe how Karana is feeling. We can often guess, though, by how he describes what Karana is doing. From his descriptions, what do you think Karana is feeling when she first sees the ship? When she hears the man calling her? When she realizes that the ship has left without her?

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapter 27

Why do you think Karana tries to catch the wild dog that is Rontu's son?

Monday, February 23, 2009

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Final Project

Create a diorama. A diorama is a miniture scene created in three dimensions (3-D) by placing objects, figures, etc., in front of a painted background. This diorama must show an important or memorable event/scene from the story. Use an ordinary shoe box (or any similar-size box: about 8" x 12" x 16") as the background. All inside (background) surfaces of the box must be colored, covered or illustrated to become the background for the scene; no plain box may be showing as part of the scene. Also, this project requires a written description of the diorama. This writing must be at least one paragraph long. The focus of this writing is to act as a kind of caption for the scene in your diorama. Attach this writing to the outside back side of the diorama. Your name and the date of completion must appear in the top right hand corner of this writing.

ALL project are due Friday, March 6th

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapter 25

Karana loses her best friend when Rontu dies. Describe how it might feel to lose a favorite animal.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapter

In chapter 21, we read that the Aleuts have returned to the island. Do you think Karana is more afraid of the Aleut girl or of the hunters? Explain your answer.

Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapter 19

In this chapter, we read that Karana finally had the chance to spear the devilfish. Why does Karana want to spear the devilfish? Why do you think she later decides never to hunt one again?

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Island of the Blue Dolphins - Chapter 16

In this chapter, Karana's life changes after she befriends Rontu. Have you ever had a pet or a human friend who has changed your life? If so, can you describe how?

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Determination


During the month of February, you are encouraged to show the character trait determination.

Students who show determination often do their best even when it's difficult.

They never give up.

If at first you don't succeed, then keep trying.

Why is determination an important character trait for an individual to have?


First Blog...ever!

Parents and Students,

Welcome to the world of blogging.
Fourth grade is an exciting and important time of learning in a child's life, and I’m pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to that learning. I look forward to helping the students grow in many areas—math, reading, science, social studies, social skills, study skills, communication skills, and technology—to name just a few. It is my hope that through blogging the students will be encouraged to read and write in a whole new way. For my parents, I would like this to be just another avenue to stay connected with what's going on in the classroom. With that, let's get started. Happy blogging.

Miss J.