February 20, 2008
Explain how you would feel if you had wrongly accused of something and were sent to a place like Camp Green Lake for your punishment.
February 11, 2008
Describe one of the main characters using at least three or four details about him/her.
Would you want to be friends with this character? Explain why you would or would not want this character to be a friend.
Don’t forget to put the title of your book in your answer.
February 7, 2008
You’ve been given the assignment to choose a book to read for this project. As you begin reading, think about these three things.
1.. List the title and author of your book.
2. Why did you choose this particular book?
3. From looking at the cover, what do you think the book might be about?
Have fun reading, look for a new question tomorrow!
January 28, 2008
Opal asks Gloria Dump, “Do you think everybody misses somebody like I miss my mama?” What do you think? Does everybody miss somebody? Why? Who do you miss?
January 24, 2008
At Opal’s urging, the preacher tells her ten things about her mother, one for every
year of Opal’s life. Describe Opal’s mother on the basis of those ten things. Reread pages 26-29 for help.
January 23, 2008
We will be responding to our reading of Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo.
Each day a question will be posted that you need to think about and make a comment to show your understanding of that days reading and share your thoughts.
Day 1 Chapters 1-7
Part 1 Why do you think Opal is afraid to ask her father about her mother?
Part 2 Have you ever moved to a new location? How did you make friends? What advice would you give Opal to help her make new friends?
January 1, 2008
Write about your goals, hopes, and dreams for the new year!!
November 25, 2007
I hope everyone enjoyed our trip to Montgomery. List something you learned from each of the places we visited: Alabama Archives and History, the Capitol, and the Montgomery Zoo.
October 16, 2007
The word of the week this week is CURIOUS.
According to Scholastic Children’s Dictionary curious means eager to find out. What are some things that you are curious to find out about each day. Tell me about these things. Make sure that you use the word curious in your reply.
September 19, 2007
Our word of the week is exhibit. According to www.dictionary.com exhibit means to offer or expose to view; present for inspection.
Use the word exhibit in a meanigful sentence and post as a comment.
