Tuesday, October 30, 2012

It's the night before Halloween! Is your costume ready? What will you be for Halloween? What is your Halloween night tradition?

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Writing Workshop - Realistic Fiction

Please share your realistic fiction story idea. Where does your story take place? Who is the main character? What problem will your character face?


Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Native American Study

We are beginning our unit study on Native Americans. We've learned that there are 6 different regions in North America that native people lived in. Here are the tribes our class will study:

  • The Chumash - California Coastal Region

  • The Hopi - Southwestern Desert Region

  • The Blackfeet - Northern Plains

  • The Comanche - Southern Plains

  • Cherokee - Southeast (Mountains)

  • Ojibwa - Eastern Woodlands / Great Lakes Area

Which region or tribe are you interested in studying? Please explain why.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Aliens on Vacation

We finished our first class read aloud today. What was your favorite moment in the book? What did you think of the ending? Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why? Please respond with at least 4 sentences. 

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

 Getting to Know You

We are 29 days into 3rd Grade!
What are your favorite things about 3rd Grade so far? What is your favorite class or subject? What do you look forward to most each day? Please explain why.
Also, tell us about your favorite activities outside of school. What are your hobbies? What do you like to do in your free time?