Tuesday, December 20, 2005

Yay! Winter Break!

Whew! Can you believe it's nearly time to ring in 2006?? Here's a chance to post just for fun over break. Blog about any special family you visit, places you go, the holidays, gift giving, New Year resolutions, funny stories that happen to you, anything!! You guys are pros at blogging by now. Check in on the blog every couple days over break (if you are able) and I'll keep you posted about my holiday as well! Happy Blogging!

Posted: Dec. 20, 2005

Friday, December 16, 2005

Esperanza Rising - Los Melones (pg. 81-99)

Here is a place where you can post your questions about the novel, your predictions, whether or not your prediction is correct, your observations about the characters, the challenges the characters face, or "AH HAH!" moments you have as you read the chapter Los Melones (chapter 5).

Make sure you include the page number you are talking about in your post. Enjoy!!

Go above and beyond! This is a place to keep connected when we can't discuss in class over break. Feel free to ask a question if your confused about a certain part of the book, or want to share your feelings about the story up to this point. BONUS POINTS AWARDED FOR: making detailed text-to-text, text-to-self, or text-to-world connections.

Remember, this discussion is for Las Melones ONLY! Predictions for this discussion are due by January 5.

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Esperanza Rising - Las Guayabas (pg. 58-80)


Here is a place where you can post your questions about the novel, your predictions, whether or not your prediction is correct, your observations about the characters, the challenges the characters face, or "AH HAH!" moments you have as you read the chapter Las Guayabas (chapter 4).

Make sure you include the page number you are talking about in your post. Enjoy!!


Remember, this discussion is for Las Guayabas ONLY! Do not post vocabulary here or chapter 5 material here either. We don't want to spoil the book for anyone!

Posted: December 15, 2005

Thursday, December 01, 2005

Calendar Math: December!

New month, new calendar! Post your observations, predictions, confirmed predictions, disproved predictions or any other comments you have about any of the calandar components for December! Make sure you identify the part of Calendar you are making a prediction for.

Class participation requirement: All homeroom students are required to make at least one prediction this month.

Posted Nov. 30, 2005