Dear Readers,
You did a nice job inferring as to why Leigh had a 15 day (out of 10)! Please make sure you go back and read the posts from our Literacy Circle Group before answering today's question.
Yesterday we talked about what we do when we read a word we don't know. Sometimes we can figure it out from the meaning of the story, or sentences surrounding the word. If not, we can look it up in the dictionary. This happens to teachers when they read also! There are sooo many words out there!
Please share any words you can across in last reading, which you should have written on a sticky note, on this blog. Tell us the word, what you think it means, and how you figured it out.
Thank you for working hard everday!
Love,
Ms. Fletter
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3.) All posts must begin with a topic sentence.
4.) Complete sentences must be used.
5.) Do your best to spell words correctly.
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Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Monday, September 26, 2011
Strider 9/26
Dear Readers,
By now we should have all read up to page 113. The last chapter begins with "On a scale of one to ten, today was about fifteen." Please retell the things in this chapter that made Leigh feel this way. Do not look in the book. Do your best and think!
Love,
Ms. Fletter
By now we should have all read up to page 113. The last chapter begins with "On a scale of one to ten, today was about fifteen." Please retell the things in this chapter that made Leigh feel this way. Do not look in the book. Do your best and think!
Love,
Ms. Fletter
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Strider 9/21
Good afternoon, Readers!
We were talking about inferring yesterday. This means we are looking for more information on our characters and the story and finding clues in the things they do or say.
Noting details was about finding information directly in the text. Inferring is about looking deeper into what is written in the text.
I am sure many of you noticed on page 68 several words were scratched out in the first paragraph. Leigh never says why he did this new thing all of a sudden. What can you infer is the reason for this? Please post your answer and any other inferences you might have made from your reading.
After posting, please read pages 79-90 now or for homework. Also, write on a sticky note an inference you made for disscussion tomorrow.
We were talking about inferring yesterday. This means we are looking for more information on our characters and the story and finding clues in the things they do or say.
Noting details was about finding information directly in the text. Inferring is about looking deeper into what is written in the text.
I am sure many of you noticed on page 68 several words were scratched out in the first paragraph. Leigh never says why he did this new thing all of a sudden. What can you infer is the reason for this? Please post your answer and any other inferences you might have made from your reading.
After posting, please read pages 79-90 now or for homework. Also, write on a sticky note an inference you made for disscussion tomorrow.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Noting Details 9/19
Dear Readers,
Remember how noting details while we read helps us to make inferences, predictions, etc? Paying attention to the details is what really allows us to be connected to the story.
On page 58, I was focused on the following detail: "As we sat facing one another in that booth, it seemed to me that Dad and I didn't have much to say to each other. Maybe we never did."
Your question to answer today is: Why do you think that Leigh and his dad have such a hard time communicating with eachother? Remember to base your answer on the text you've read so far, as well as your schema (background knowledge).
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
P.S. Remember to follow all friendly letter rules (which includes commas in the right places and capitalizing correctly).
Remember how noting details while we read helps us to make inferences, predictions, etc? Paying attention to the details is what really allows us to be connected to the story.
On page 58, I was focused on the following detail: "As we sat facing one another in that booth, it seemed to me that Dad and I didn't have much to say to each other. Maybe we never did."
Your question to answer today is: Why do you think that Leigh and his dad have such a hard time communicating with eachother? Remember to base your answer on the text you've read so far, as well as your schema (background knowledge).
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
P.S. Remember to follow all friendly letter rules (which includes commas in the right places and capitalizing correctly).
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Noting Details
Dear Readers,
I was able to infer that Strider really trusts Leigh as his owner and I hope you were able to make this inference, too. What detail or details from the text made us able to make this inference? Please refer back to the text to find your detail(s).
Also, a couple of you are not getting your comments posted because you're forgetting commas or not following capitalization rules. Remember to do so in order to get credit for your comment and get it posted.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
I was able to infer that Strider really trusts Leigh as his owner and I hope you were able to make this inference, too. What detail or details from the text made us able to make this inference? Please refer back to the text to find your detail(s).
Also, a couple of you are not getting your comments posted because you're forgetting commas or not following capitalization rules. Remember to do so in order to get credit for your comment and get it posted.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Monday, September 12, 2011
Make an Inference
Dear Readers,
Both Barry's parents and Leigh's mom said they could keep Strider as long as they "can work it out" (page 21). Then Leigh wonders why grownups think that kids can't figure things out.
Why do you think all the parents have a concern that the joint custody arrangement between Leigh and Barry might not work out? When you write your answer, think about what you already know from the text and use your background knowledge as well.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Both Barry's parents and Leigh's mom said they could keep Strider as long as they "can work it out" (page 21). Then Leigh wonders why grownups think that kids can't figure things out.
Why do you think all the parents have a concern that the joint custody arrangement between Leigh and Barry might not work out? When you write your answer, think about what you already know from the text and use your background knowledge as well.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Friday, September 9, 2011
Make a Prediction
Hello Readers,
In the June 9th entry, Barry and Leigh decided they would have "joint custody" of Strider, but they haven't even talked to their parents yet about keeping the dog. Leigh's mom is just about to arrive home and Leigh will write about this in his next journal entry. Make a prediction - what do you think mom will say or do about Leigh keeping the dog? Be specific and base your prediction off what you've already read in the text. Remember to form your post like a letter.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
In the June 9th entry, Barry and Leigh decided they would have "joint custody" of Strider, but they haven't even talked to their parents yet about keeping the dog. Leigh's mom is just about to arrive home and Leigh will write about this in his next journal entry. Make a prediction - what do you think mom will say or do about Leigh keeping the dog? Be specific and base your prediction off what you've already read in the text. Remember to form your post like a letter.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Meeting the Dog
Dear Readers,
On June 8, Leigh wrote about finding the dog with the docked tail at the beach that he named Strider. How come Leigh can relate to this particular dog so well? Please go back into the text to help you with your answer.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
On June 8, Leigh wrote about finding the dog with the docked tail at the beach that he named Strider. How come Leigh can relate to this particular dog so well? Please go back into the text to help you with your answer.
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston
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