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Literacy

Student Bloggers @ 37writers.org

December 3, 2008

Over the past few weeks we have started blogging at 37writers.org.   We have had some technical problems with the site we are blogging at and unfortunately lost a few of the student’s posts. Students were given new passwords and should start using their new passwords to login to their accounts.   Please, when you [...]

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Turning Point and More About Characters

December 3, 2008

Here are notes we took in class today about literature or stories.  We use these new ideas as we read stories throughout the year. Turning Point Turning Point:  In a story, the turning point in a story where the character, usually the protagonist, changes significantly due to events of the story. Example: In Ezra Jack [...]

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The Tale of Despereaux: Class Notes

December 2, 2008

Today we started a read-aloud of the novel, The Tale of Despereaux, by Kate DiCamillo.  I have included some of our notes in the post below.   The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo   PREDICTION: Make a prediction about The Tale of Despereaux.   What do you think this book will be about? While [...]

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Word Root Book Directions

December 2, 2008

Here are step by step directions to make a “Word Root Fold Book”.  Enjoy! Word Root Book Directions.pdf

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Word Root Book

December 2, 2008

Here is a sample of what a Word Root Book looks like. Notice the neat writing and neat, colorful, detailed picture. Word Root Book_Example.pdf Word Root Book Directions.pdf

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Classroom Library Checkout Policy

December 2, 2008

December 1, 2008 Dear Parents, Students are now allowed to check out classroom books to take home.  We are starting with students being able to check out one book at a time.   With this privilege comes responsibility.  If students lose a book, they will be asked to pay the cost of replacing the book.  [...]

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Elements of a Story, Part II

October 14, 2008

Today, we learned about the following elements of stories. Plot: The sequence of events that happen in a story. The plot usually happens in the order of: Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, and Denouement. Setting: Where and when the story takes place. The setting is the geographic location of the story. When a character [...]

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Elements Of Plot

October 9, 2008

We just finished reading Stone Fox, our first novel as a class. We are going to be using this novel to investigate the elements of stories. Here are the notes from today’s class. Elements of a Story Exposition: The beginning of a story where the author introduces the setting, characters, and other important information the [...]

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Order Scholastic Books Online

September 24, 2008

Dear Parent, I have exciting news… You can now place your Scholastic Book Club orders online! Browse all the great monthly Club selections at low prices and order online – all while helping our classroom earn FREE books, software, and resources. Here’s how it works: 1. Use the information below to access the Scholastic Book [...]

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Scholastic Book Orders

September 24, 2008

This year we are participating in Scholastic Book Orders. Scholastic Book Orders are one way to obtain quality books for your child at a low cost to you. Each month we will be sending home at least one Scholastic Book Order. If you are interested in ordering books, simply fill out the order form and [...]

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