Friday, November 30, 2007

Tuck Everlasting Chapter 2 Meet The Tucks!

Well, if you're anything like me, Chapter 2 left you with lots of questions. It was a bit mysterious but at least there were no cows having picnics. Don't forget to check and make sure your blog saves. Have a good weekend!!!

Thursday, November 29, 2007

Tuck Everlasting Chap. 1 Cow Planet!

We've started reading Tuck Everlasting! We explored the motifs of wheels, threes and jails in the prologue. Chapter 1 can be a bit puzzling. Have you ever been on a tranqui bovine picnic? Is this book about cows? Don't worry, once the scene is set, the action will commence. But first, what visualizations, predictions and connections did you make? Did you have questions, inferences or predictions? Did you summarize or synthesize. Share your think alouds here! Don't forget to check back to see what others thought too. make sure you get a message at the top saying your comment has been saved. If not, E-mail me your think aloud.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

This Too Shall Pass

Today we read "This Too Shall Pass," a legend from ancient Israel. In your response please include two Think Alouds. In the first one, describe a point in the story where you summarized or where you made a synthesis. Remember, a synthesis is when you put facts together to achieve a greater understanding. You get that "Aha!" feeling. In the second Think Aloud you can describe any reading strategy you used. Refer to the list if you don't remember the different strategies. Remember, underneath the comment section select "Other" and enter your secret name. Leave the website space blank and make sure you get a message at the top of the page that your post was accepted.

Saturday, November 3, 2007

The Contests at Cowlick

This week we are reading a highly enjoyable little story entitled "The Contests at Cowlick." Use the comment button to do your think alouds and remember to sign them with your secret name! Have fun and read strategically.
Mr. Bunting