GWS Chap. 10 and 11

Dear Readers,

Here are a couple questions for you to respond to after reading chapters 10 and 11.

1.) Matt meets Israel Gates in chapter 10 and a lot goes on between them. Describe some of those events.

2.) Put yourself in Matt’s place. What is he seeing, experiencing and feeling? How is he holding up in this situation?

Remember to push yourself to write two great responses!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

GWS Comprehension Questions

Hello Readers,

1.)  Who helped Katie and how?

2.)  What was the significance of Corporal Hibbs?

3.)  Why did Matt leave the group after General Washington had requested Corporal Hibbs take them to a safe place?

Please remember to work the question words back into your answer.

Also, for 4.) Please tell how and if you are enjoying the book so far.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Beginning of George Washington's Socks

Hello Readers,


Today we began reading a book called George Washingston's Socks.

Write 2 questions that you had while reading the first part of this book. Then, write 2 things (predictions) that you think might happen in the rest of the book. We will discuss these when we meet tomorrow.

Questions
1.)
2.)

Predictions
1.)
2.)

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Summarizing a Life

Hello Readers,

We have been creating a fact outline for a few weeks now while we've been reading about Shirley Chisholm.  Please use your most important facts to write a summary about Shirley Chisholm's life.  Be sure to write it in order, and keep the focus on the major things she accomplished in her life.  I will give you a starter sheet so you know how to begin your topic sentence for your summary.

Do your best work!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

When you have extra time...

Hi Readers,
This is a post for you to work on when you finish your assignment and have extra time. As you know, we have been studying the genre of biography and working on the summarizing strategy. Please choose 1 person to read about on Bios4kids.com and write a summary about your person. Remember to write it in order, and include the most important aspects of the person's life.
I can' wait to learn more about the people you read about!
Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

The genre of biography

Hello Readers,

Today we will start reading a biography.  Tell me everything you know about the biography genre.  Such as, is it fiction or non-fiction, what are they about, how are they written, etc.  This will give me some insight into what you already know about biographies.

Then, if you have time afterward, visit the Bios 4 Kids link I added to our blog.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Prediction

Hello Readers,

On page 161 the author writes:

"Mrs. May's eyes flicked away.  "No, they never actually caught them, but" - she hesitated - "as far as my poor brother was concerned, what they did do seemed even worse."

What do you think "they" did to the Clock family?  And, who do you think "they" is?

I am excited to hear your predictions before we read today!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Compare and Contrast

Hi Readers,

Today I would like you to compare and contrast Homily's reactions to the boy.  What was Homily's reaction to the boy when he first takes off the roof and why?  What was her reaction to him after he left and why?  How were these reactions similar or how did they change?

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston