Hi Readers,
Some of you have come up with really good questions of your own to ask the rest of the group. I am providing this space for you to type your questions about what we are currently reading and dialogue amongst yourselves. That way, you always know that if you see posts here, there might be some questions your peers are curious to have you answer!
Thanks for being such great thinkers!
Your teacher,
Mrs. Springston
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2.) Your posts need to be written like friendly letters. Begin with a greeting, end with a closing, and sign only your first name.
3.) All posts must begin with a topic sentence.
4.) Complete sentences must be used.
5.) Do your best to spell words correctly.
6.) All comments will be approved by Mrs. Springston before being posted for all to see.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Vocabulary
Hello Literature Circle A,
We have been introduced to lots of new vocabulary while reading In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Your job is to create 8 sentences using 8 of the words from our glossary page we created.
You have all of the definitions, so use those to guide you in creating your sentences.
I can't wait to read what you come up with!
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
ATTENTION: Be sure to write sentences that include context clues, so that the reader could figure out the meaning of the word if they didn't know it.
We have been introduced to lots of new vocabulary while reading In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. Your job is to create 8 sentences using 8 of the words from our glossary page we created.
You have all of the definitions, so use those to guide you in creating your sentences.
I can't wait to read what you come up with!
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
ATTENTION: Be sure to write sentences that include context clues, so that the reader could figure out the meaning of the word if they didn't know it.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
ITYOTB and Jackie Robinson re: Jackie Robinson
Dear Readers,
Make a prediction about what you think will happen in regard to Jackie Robinson. Will the Dodgers go to the World Series? Will Shirley meet Jackie Robinson? Will she get to go to a game? Say your prediction and why you think it.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Make a prediction about what you think will happen in regard to Jackie Robinson. Will the Dodgers go to the World Series? Will Shirley meet Jackie Robinson? Will she get to go to a game? Say your prediction and why you think it.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Summary Writing
Hello Readers,
Yesterday, as a whole class, we reviewed how to write a summary for a piece of fiction. Today, I would like you to re-read a story from our 4th grade anthology. Then, using the summary we did together as a model, write a summary of the story that you read.
1.) Re-read a story from the 4th grade anthology.
2.) Complete steps 1-3 on the summary planning sheet provided. It is probably easier to use the back of the paper to complete step 3.
3.) Complete step 4 on the blog, which is the writing of the actual summary. As always, write your post in Open Office, save it, and then post it.
I am looking forward to seeing summaries that include the maid ideas of the selection, and that also use transitions (next, finally, later, etc.).
Your teacher,
Mrs. Springston
Yesterday, as a whole class, we reviewed how to write a summary for a piece of fiction. Today, I would like you to re-read a story from our 4th grade anthology. Then, using the summary we did together as a model, write a summary of the story that you read.
1.) Re-read a story from the 4th grade anthology.
2.) Complete steps 1-3 on the summary planning sheet provided. It is probably easier to use the back of the paper to complete step 3.
3.) Complete step 4 on the blog, which is the writing of the actual summary. As always, write your post in Open Office, save it, and then post it.
I am looking forward to seeing summaries that include the maid ideas of the selection, and that also use transitions (next, finally, later, etc.).
Your teacher,
Mrs. Springston
Friday, October 30, 2009
ITYOTB and JR: Roller Skates
Hello Literature Circle A,
Here are a few questions to answer in this post.
Chapter 4: April Shirley's dad came home one day and surprised her a pair of roller skates. How did this give hope to Shirley that she would finally start making friends? Then, her mom took them away from her because she kept falling and got a lot bruises...do you think that this was mean of Shirley's mom or not? Why or why not? Lastly, how do you think you would feel in Shirley's situation right now?
I'll be looking forward to reading your responses.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Here are a few questions to answer in this post.
Chapter 4: April Shirley's dad came home one day and surprised her a pair of roller skates. How did this give hope to Shirley that she would finally start making friends? Then, her mom took them away from her because she kept falling and got a lot bruises...do you think that this was mean of Shirley's mom or not? Why or why not? Lastly, how do you think you would feel in Shirley's situation right now?
I'll be looking forward to reading your responses.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
ITYOTB and Jackie Robinson: Chapters 3 & 4
Dear Readers,
School has not been going well for Shirley and she is feeling very sad and down. Please summarize Shirley's experience at her new school so far. Remember to include her feelings, too. You may also include inferences about why the other kids are not including her in their games, etc.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
School has not been going well for Shirley and she is feeling very sad and down. Please summarize Shirley's experience at her new school so far. Remember to include her feelings, too. You may also include inferences about why the other kids are not including her in their games, etc.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
ITY of the B and JR Chapter 1
Dear Students,
Chapter 1 included different details about Chinese culture. How is it different than American culture? Try to list 3 differences.
1)
2)
3)
This information will come in handy when Bandit (Shirley Temple Wong) moves to New York City and tries to adjust to the American ways.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Chapter 1 included different details about Chinese culture. How is it different than American culture? Try to list 3 differences.
1)
2)
3)
This information will come in handy when Bandit (Shirley Temple Wong) moves to New York City and tries to adjust to the American ways.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Monday, October 5, 2009
Non-Fiction Text Features
Hi Literature Students,
"Travelers and Traders" and "Rain or Shine" are both non-fiction texts. We know that non-fiction texts are organized by different text features such as pictures, captions, headings, sub-headings, table of contents, glossary, index, etc. Flip through your text once again to see notice each of these elements. Then, please write a short paragraph giving three reasons why text features are so important in following and understanding non-fiction. Let these questions guide your thinking:
How can pictures help us to better understand?
Why do the pictures need captions?
Why would the author decide to include a glossary?
How do headings help with the organization of the text?
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
"Travelers and Traders" and "Rain or Shine" are both non-fiction texts. We know that non-fiction texts are organized by different text features such as pictures, captions, headings, sub-headings, table of contents, glossary, index, etc. Flip through your text once again to see notice each of these elements. Then, please write a short paragraph giving three reasons why text features are so important in following and understanding non-fiction. Let these questions guide your thinking:
How can pictures help us to better understand?
Why do the pictures need captions?
Why would the author decide to include a glossary?
How do headings help with the organization of the text?
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
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