Summer Reading List

The summertime is perfect for reading! Help our class make our very own "summer reading book list" by sharing with us your favorite book and why we should read it. Be sure to include the complete title and the author's name so that we can find the book. If you want to share more than one book, please do :)

Mother's Day is coming...

Mother's day is coming soon...which is why we are working so hard on our poetry! Mother's day is a special holiday that was created to honor our mother's and everything they do for us. Why do you think this holiday was created? Do you think it is a good idea? Why do you think your mom should be especially honored? What does she do for you that you think NO other mom does?!

My mom lets me talk to her on the phone for hours and listens to every little detail about my day :)

Poetry is as Open as a Box

The title is a simile! One of the many elements of poetry we have learned about so far. There are so many types of poems that poetry is like an open box- you never know what it is going to be like or what is inside!

What is your favorite type of poetry so far? Why and do you know any examples?

Rhymes with Orange

This week we learned about rhythym and rhyme- two elements of poetry! In thinking about rhyming words, one of my favorite comic strips popped into my head- "Rhymes with Orange"

Ha. Love it. Why do you think the name of the comic strip is clever? Can you think of any words that rhyme with orange? Are there are any other words that you can think of that don't have a rhyme match?

Brain Food

Did you know that eating a good breakfast can increase your memory and improve your concentration?! According to this website you need to eat a good mix of protein and carbohydrates to have a good school day! This will be especially important this week for the CRCT :)

I usually eat yogurt or cottage cheese for protein and fruits or an english muffin for breakfast. What do you think you will eat?! Will this help improve your concentration?

Spring Break

Spring break is almost here! woo hoo! On Saturday I am going to travel to California to see my brother, Miles. He lives in Laguna Beach, which is a really beautiful city along the coast. You can see the ocean from his balcony! We are going to take walks on the beach, visit San Diego, and maybe swim in the ocean. I can't wait to see my brother.

What are you doing for Spring Break? Write a paragraph about your plans, and what you are looking forward to.

Cocoa Ice

Our story this week has two settings; Santo Domingo and Maine. They are very different places with different cultures and climates. Which place would you like to live and why? Is there something specific about the place that makes you want to live there?