Our Blogging Rules

1.) Don't forget that the world is your audience!
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.

Friday, April 15, 2011

The Night Journey

Hello Readers,

We just got started reading The Night Journey by Kathryn Lasky.  I would like you to write 3 questions that you have based on the text we read today.  Also, please make one prediction as well.  Be ready to share tomorrow!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Monday, March 14, 2011

Themes

Hello Readers,

Today I would like you to think about the independent book you've been reading and consider any themes that have been presented. The theme is like the message or the moral of the book. What important messages have come out of the book you have read? What are the messages and talk about the event in the book that made you think of this theme.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Monday, March 7, 2011

Your Independent Book

Dear Readers,

You have all begun reading the independent book you have chosen to use for a project we will be completing after Spring Break.  In the meantime, you will be answering questions on the blog about your specific book.  Today, please fill in the chart below in complete sentences:

Title:
Characters (include characters introduced in your book so far and tell a little about each of them):
Setting (where and when the book takes place):
Plot (Give 3-5 main events that have happened so far):

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Monday, February 28, 2011

Next predictions

Hi Readers,

We just found out that Sam's family is moving into the woods and planning on building a home next to his tree(s).

Make several predictions about what you think will happen next, what life will be like for the Gribleys out in the woods and what Sam will do...don't forget to explain why you're making those predictions.

I am interested to hear how you PUSH your thinking!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Turn of Events

Hello Readers,

Describe the major turn of events that occurred in the chapter: In which I learn about birds and people.  What major things happened?  DESCRIBE in several sentences.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Winter is Coming!

Hello Readers,

Winter is almost upon Sam!  Write a paragraph explaining your thinking about what Winter will be like in the woods for Sam.  What do you think he is prepared for?  Not prepared for?  Do you think he'll make it through? What else might happen?  Remember, I will not post until I believe you put in a 4 effort.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Tuesday, February 8, 2011

We All Learn About Halloween

Hello Readers,

1) Why do you think Sam hosts a Halloween party?  Would you do the same, why or why not?

2) Sam tell the reader that "might is right".  What do you think that means for the creatures in the woods?  Explain.

Thanks,
Mrs. S

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Real Live Man

Dear Readers,

Please write a summary of the chapter, "I Find a Real Live Man".  Remember to include the main ideas...your summary should be a MINIMUM of five sentences.  Thank you in advance for pushing your thinking.

Mrs. Springston