This week in library you will use the OREO strategy and apply what we learned about persuasive writing to construct a book review. A book review both describes and evaluates a work of fiction or non-fiction. I read the Children’s New York Time Book Review section every week! Because an opinion is what YOU think, it can’t really… Read More Persuasive Book Review
Read: Enemy Pie by by Derek Munson One boy’s perfect summer seems to be ruined when his worst enemy, Jeremy Ross, moves in down the block. Fortunately, though, Dad has a recipe for enemy pie. But it seems that the pie will only be effective if the recipient is treated kindly before eating it. Reluctantly,… Read More Kindness
One of literature’s favorite little girls is turning 75! In honor of the 75th anniversary of Madeline‘s publication, an exhibit by New York Historical Society honors the character and her creator, Ludwig Bemelmans. This exhibit, which contains nearly 100 works, includes drawings from all six Madeline books, Bemelmans’ drawings of the old Ritz Hotel in New… Read More Text To Self: Madeline
Thank you and congratulations to all of the students who participated in the “Snow-person Challenge”! If you would like to see the unique snow-persons dressed in their snow-person swag, stop by the library! Check out a book while you are there!
Carol Dweck’s research on Mindset is invaluable to students, parents and teachers. This post includes videos, articles, books, quotes, graphics, for all ages. Learning about the brain and our own thinking help all of us to be motivated, independent, self-directed, life-long learners. Sports or School – It doesn’t matter. It is understanding that in order… Read More Mindset
I love reading nonfiction books and students love listening to them. We learn together about new people, animals, places or adventures and what we read often provokes interesting discussions. Non-fiction picture books are an excellent way of introducing inspirational true-life characters who demonstrate optimism, courage, perseverance and determination. The pictures or illustrations in nonfiction books… Read More Read the World
*Starred Review* Is any love greater than that between a boy and his robot? While picking pinecones, a boy meets a bright-red, rocket-shaped robot and asks, “Want to play? “Affirmative!” the robot responds, and the pair has tons of fun until a rock bumps the robot’s power switch off. Not understanding the bot’s unresponsiveness, the… Read More My Robotic Friends
tol·er·ance noun \ˈtä-lə-rən(t)s, ˈtäl-rən(t)s\ : willingness to accept feelings, habits, or beliefs that are different from your own : the ability to accept, experience, or survive something harmful or unpleasant The start of 2015,a new year, and the days leading up to the celebration of Martin Luther King’s birthday is an excellent time to learn… Read More Tolerance