Making Generalizations

Hello Readers,


In shared reading, we've been working on making generalizations. Generalizations are made about a group of people or things and are generally true most of the time (but not all the time). What generalizations have you been able to make by reading the biography of Albert Einstein?
Thanks,
Mrs. S

Evaluate

Dear Literature Circle A,

Recently we worked on the evaluating strategy during shared reading.  Please evaluate the biography on Albert Einstein that we are reading.  Evaluate it for the following:

Is the text useful in any way?
Is the text entertaining?
Does the text provide information?

Remember to SUPPORT your answers.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Character Traits

Hello Group A,


We have been reading a biography about Albert Einstein as a child. How would you describe him as a person to someone who knew nothing about him? Describe his character traits and then use examples from the book to support your opinion.

Push your thinking!!!

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Biographies

Hello Lit. Circle A,


We just learned about biographies and are about to read one about Martin Luther King, Jr. Remember that a biography is a true story about someone's life written by someone else.

Please read a one biography from this website: http://www.biography.com/bio4kids/bio4kids-meet.jsp . When you have read about that person, please write a summary of that person's life.  Begin with a topic sentence and be sure to include the most important things in their life.  It should be AT LEAST 5 sentences.

Thanks,
Mrs. S

If Immigration Never Happened

Hi Students,


What do you think America would be like if Ellis Island never opened and all of those immigrants weren't accepted into the country in 1903 and thereafter? How would it be different today? Would it be better in any way? Would it would be worse in any way? I am looking for a 4 effort on your response and can't wait to hear what you think!

Thanks,
Mrs. S

What would it take...

Dear Students,

While thinking about your answer to today's blog post, consider the reasons some of the immigrants we read about packed up and moved to another country forever.  Here is your question: 

What would it take for you to pack up just a few of your most cherished possessions and move permanently to another country?  In other words, is there anything that could happen that could make you move with your family to another country forever?  If yes, what might make you move?  And if no, why would you never leave?

I am very much looking forward to your responses - they should be interesting to read!

Thanks,
Mrs. S

Ellis Island

http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/index.htm

Hello Students,

Please use the link above to learn about Ellis Island.  Then write a paragraph telling me what you learned.  It should be at least 4 sentences with a topic sentence.

Thanks,
Mrs. Springston

Your IR book

Hello Readers,


Today I would like you to tell me a little bit about the book you're reading during your IR time. The focus will be on story structure. Please copy this chart and type in your answers for your comment.

Title of Book:
Main Characters:
Setting (the time and place):
Main Events (please type in the main events that have happened in your book so far):


1)
2)
3)

I am curious to know what you have been reading, so thank you for sharing!

Your teacher,
Mrs. Springston