Feature Article

Feature Article

This week, we have explored a variety of feature articles and found that each of them engage and inform the reader, have catchy titles and subtitles, and even include quotes from experts. We voted on topics and started planning the layout of our articles. Share your topic with us and some information about it. How will you intrigue us to read your article? What are some of the features you plan to use in Piktochart?

Independent Reading Check In!

Independent Reading Check In!

I just finished reading the Orphan Train over the weekend. I couldn't believe that 200,000 children were sent away to new families out West in the early 1900s. The book I read was fiction, but based on many true facts and stories, so historical fiction. I loved the main characters and was a little sad to finish the book. I've moved on to another very dramatic book recommended to me by Mrs. Papadakes! My backup reading is cook books, magazines and of course, Toddler 411 to learn about Aliya!

Tell us all about what you have been reading lately! We can't wait to catch up on your independent reading!

Pioneer Reflection

We had wonderful time sharing our Westward Expansion projects and work samples yesterday! I am curious. What was your favorite activity that we did during this unit? Was is the journal, the iBook with widgets, QRcode movies, Googleslide, reading Joshua and Hattie's journals, or brain tracking or viewing to learn with Little House on the Prairie? Please give a detailed explanation about what you liked or did not enjoy as much. Maybe you'll influence how we explore pioneer life next year!

Science Share

I know you have been working hard to prepare for your science test. Please teach me some information about structures and electricity. Impress me with your knowledge! Write at least three sentences.

Spring Break!

Spring Break is around the corner!!! I know we are all excited to relax, sleep in, read and maybe even go on a trip. What are your plans for Spring Break? What are you most looking forward to?  Is there any particular book you can't wait to read? In four to five well-written sentences, please share with us your Spring Break plans and hopes.  Have a wonderful Spring Break and be safe!!!

A Long Journey

A Long Trip

 We continue reading books about the long journey West. We know that the pioneers travelled 2,000 miles from Independence, Missouri to Oregon Country. The trip was slow-going and took 6 months by wagon! Think about the longest trip you have been on. How did you get to your destination (bike, car, plane, ship)? What did you do for entertainment? How did you feel when you arrived?

Visiting Author - Jarrett Krosoczka

Tomorrow we will meet Jarrett Krosoczka, author of the Lunch Lady series, Platypus Police Squad and many picture books for kids! What are you hoping to learn from Mr. Krosoczka? If you could ask him a question, what would it be? Which book is your favorite? Please read each others responses before typing to try to come up with something new. Please try to write a few thoughtful sentences.