Thursday, September 3, 2015
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Problems Make the Book
Today's assignment is to write about the problems in the book you are reading. In all good fictional stories, the characters face problems. This is what gives the story life and excitement. Your task is to write about the problems in the book you are reading. Please use the essay below from Megan, a student from last year's Reading Workshop. Her organization and use of specific details makes this easy to read and understand.
This is about The Mockingjay, by Suzanne Collins. This book is really good. It's one of the best books that I have read. The Mockingjay is more about problems, so if you like books with problems this is the book for you. The main characters are Katniss, President Snow, Peeta, Gale and more.
One problem is when Katniss was in the Hunger Games she and a couple of other people were building something. Then the people with Katniss abandoned her when something went wrong, so she had to try to do something and when she did, it made something go wrong with the districts.
The second problem is . . .
The third problem is. . .
Another problem is. . .
A last problem is. . .
There are more problems in the book, but you would have to read the book to find them out. I think that the Mockingjay is a good book for everybody. It's not only a girl book and it's not only and boy book it's for boys and girls. I think if you read the Mockingjay you will want to read the first and second book of The Hunger Games but if you don't you might want to read other books by Suzanne Collins. I think that everyone that reads this book will want to read it over and over it again. It's not only about problems it's also about adventure and a little bit of a mystery.
This essay is a good example of Write with Your Hand. It is organized beginning with an introduction, paragraphs in the body with specific details, and an ending that wraps up the essay. As you write your post, use this format so the reader will be able to understand your post.
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Monday, August 31, 2015
Questions About Study Island?
Over the last several years, I have written several posts describing Study Island and how it is used in the classroom. If you have a question, please take a second and use the search function in the top right corner. This will lead you to this link:
In fact, you can use the search function to find out more information about almost any topic in Reading Workshop.
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Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Tuesday, August 25, 2015
Are You Going to Reach Your Potential?
Potential--Capable of being but not yet in existence; the inherent ability or capacity for growth, development, or coming into being.
As we start a new school year, do you know how successful you can be? In your mind, can you picture an outstanding year? Can you see yourself on the Honor Roll? Can you see yourself as an amazing writer that makes your readers think, and feel, and wonder, and care? Can you picture yourself reading great books with comprehension and thought?
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Monday, August 24, 2015
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Are You Part of the Salt Creek Team?
A couple of girls had a problem getting along yesterday. Afterwards, I thought about it and I realized they hadn't yet realized what being part of The Hallway means. Hopefully, they will figure out how to be great members of our team. Maybe this message from Kid President will help.
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Monday, August 17, 2015
Weekly Reading Assignment
Students' Weekly Reading Assignment rewards effort. Students choose a book that they want to read from home, the library, or the bookmobile. The only requirement is that they log the title, time read, and pages.
Any time students read it counts. They will read on some days during language arts, and daily during SSR--Sustained Silent Reading time(1:30-2:18). In addition, they can read at home, on the bus, while they are eating breakfast, once they finish a test or assignment in another class. Any time they read it counts.
As a teacher, I reward the students that make the most effort. Although grades are not entirely tied to how hard a student works, poor grades are reflective of a lack of work ethic. If a student wants a better grade, just read a little more. I even give extra credit for students that read more than 250 minutes.
A = 250 + Minutes
B = 200 - 249 Minutes
C = 150 - 199 Minutes
D = 100 - 149 Minutes
Each time students read they will put it on their Reading Log. Then, at the beginning of language arts, students log their minutes on the online Reading Log.
A = 250 + Minutes
B = 200 - 249 Minutes
C = 150 - 199 Minutes
D = 100 - 149 Minutes
Each time students read they will put it on their Reading Log. Then, at the beginning of language arts, students log their minutes on the online Reading Log.
Although students have no direct assignments associated with Weekly Reading Assignment, many of the activities and projects in class are based on the book they are reading. When students write about their book, it is easy to monitor comprehension and see if students are "getting it." The fact that students can pick their book to read helps because they can find a book that interests them.
So if you want a good grade Reading Workshop students, all you have to do is read!
The first Weekly Reading Assignment is due on Friday, August 28.
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