4/30/12

You have become an excellent reader this year!  Read a book of your choice for 20 minutes.  Then, in the comment section write the title, author and what kind of reading strategy worked best for you while you were reading.
Did you have connections?
Did the book create lots of questions and wonderings for you?
Did you learn some new vocabulary?
Were you able to infer about the setting, character, or other events in the story?
Please share your thinking with us.
thanks.  mrs. ford

STAAR Week

This week we are taking the STAAR test.
Please make sure to get a good night's rest each night.
Eat a healthy breakfast before coming to school each day.
Make sure to arrive at school on time (7:50).
 Know that  you are ready for this test.  You have become an excellent reader who can think and read at the same time!  Stay calm, and you'll do GREAT!
Love, Mrs. Ford

April 19

Read for 20 minutes.  Record the title and author in the comment section.  Then, write and tell me in 20 words what your story was about.

Read for 20 minutes.  Record the title and author in the comment section.  Then, write and tell me in 20 words what your story was about.

April 17

Read for 20 minutes.  Record the title and author in the comment section.  Then, write and tell me in 20 words what your story was about.

April 12

Your reading passage is due tomorrow.  Look through your passage and record at least ONE Cause and Effect that you found in the reading.

April 11

After reading your self selected book for 20 minutes, record in the comment section the TITLE, AUTHOR and at least ONE CAUSE and EFFECT from your book. 

At times connecting words are used to link the cause and effect.  

Examples of connecting words are:

because, so, consequently, therefore, due to the fact, since, as a result, the reason for, thus, nevertheless

April 10

Read the section below.

A cause is WHY something happens.
An effect is WHAT happens.
As you read be a detective.  Look for clue words, such as if,  then,        because, since, and so.
Clue words can sometimes signal causes and effects.
Can you help the Cause and Effect Detective?
Read the paragraph below and think about WHAT is happening and WHY it is happening.  Kim woke up early Monday morning because she had so many things to do.  Before going to school she decided to make a list.   If I don't make a list I might forget everything Kim thought.  Since walking the dog is not Kim's job she put that first on her list.  She would have to take Spot for a short walk so she wouldn't be late for school. Next on the list was to pack a lunch because her class was going on a field trip to the zoo and  they wouldn't be able to eat in the cafeteria today.  The last thing on Kim's list was to take her umbrella.   Then if it rained she would stay dry and still be able to see all the animals at the zoo.  This was going to be a great day! In the comment section below, tell me one CAUSE and one EFFECT!

April 9

This is peace week.  Check out the website PLANET PALS.  Record in the comments section something you found helpful or interesting from the website.

Extra Long Weekend

Enjoy your three day weekend.  I'll see you Monday, April 9.

April 4

Read the 4 poems I sent home with you today.
Remember to circle the rhyming words.
Underline alliteration.
Make a note for each poem.
Your homework is due to the pockets between 7:50-8:10 Thursday morning.

April 3

I found a great website called poemhunter.com.  


Read the poem below and then answer the following questions.
1.  What type of poem is this?  How do you know? 
Narrative Poems tell a story.  They may or may not have rhyme and rhythm.  Free verse poetry has no rhythm or rhyme.Lyrical poems have rhythm and speak about feelings and emotions.2.  What are two rhyming words in this poem?3.  What's your favorite line from the poem? 

Springday At one season of the year. Nobody can complain. The winter has left the earth. Spring is knocking on the door. Snow is fading away and the flowers, they are searching for their colours.Temperature is raising up. People getting happier. Not a person is looking down. It's the only time of the year, strong enough to let us forget.Menno Wannet

April 2

I found a great website called poemhunter.com.  


Read the poem below and then answer the following questions.

1.  What type of poem is this?  How do you know?2.  What are two rhyming words in this poem?3.  What's your favorite line from the poem?



Kids, kids, kids!

Kids like to run around,
Kids like to jump up and down,
Kids like to bounce in and out,
They like to scream and shout,
They like to ring bells and make noise,
The boys play with bats,
And the girls play with cats,
Kids need mats because they leave tracks,
So if you can't find them follow their trail,
You might find a button,
You might find a nail,
I can't guarantee that their neat,
But I can tell you their fun to meet! 

Mariah Clary