November is fast approaching and Mrs. Ramirez will be needing a new blog header.  The word of the month for November is perseverance.  Your task is to create a blog header using words and pictures to represent "perserverance."  Good luck to all!! 

Examine the two picture books created by the illustrator: Peter Catalanotto

Form an opinion:

Describe what you notice about his style of illustration. What is the mood of each book? Back up your claim with evidence from the pictures in both books.

Pay attention to the visual elements:

• use of lines and shapes
• use of color
• use of texture
• use of medium
• it is realistic or representational

How does Mr. Hatch change after receiving the box of candy?

RAFT Response

In this story, the Boy's Granfather is very important to his life. Choose a person who has been very important in your life. Why was this person so important to your life? 

What did the grown ups show the little girl that day in town? Why was it important?

Acceptance is when a person agrees to the reality of a situation, (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest it, or leave.

In Jin Woo, Eve Bunting, depicts a deep emotional understanding of acceptance, The reassurance and gentle leadership of David's parents help him to accept his new baby brother without losing his parents' love. Jin Woo is a moving story about an adoptive family and the love they all have to spare.

Please complete three (3) separate comments about our book of the month, Jin Woo. You are also encouraged to respond to classmates' posts.

1. There are events within a story that can change how a character feels. Describe how David's feelings changed from the beginning of the story to the end of the story. Identify events that caused him to have certain feelings. Use this graphic organizer to help you frame your response.
2. Use your independent reading book (present or past) to describe how a character's feelings changed from the beginning to the end of the story. Include title, author, and evidence from the text. OR Describe a time in your life when you changed your feelings. Explain how and why you changed in certain circumstances.
3. David generously gave away his precious ducks which he loved so much to Jin Woo. What personal item would you give away if you were expecting a little baby into their family? Why is that item so special to you?

The book of the month to support our Character Education Program is Thank You, Mr. Falker by Patricia Polacco. It is read by Jane Kaczmarek in the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=abN2aP_Dzd0

In what ways did Mr. Falker show kindness to the author? Respond in complete sentences.

Hello boys and girls! 

As you know, Mrs. Moran had a baby boy on Sunday!  Congratulations to her and her new bundle of love… Daniel!  Mrs. Doria will be joining us for the rest of the year. 

Remember to continue using V-Math at home.  SO many of you are working hard to complete your modules.  Many of you have completed your place value module and are moving on!  Way to go boys and girls! 

The word of the month is KINDNESS.  Mrs. Doria and I are continuing to look at who demonstrates this wonderful character trait in our classroom. 

Hello!

Mrs. Moran and I are super excited to meet each and every one of you!  We hope that you had a wonderful summer, filled with laughter, hanging out with your family, relaxing and reading.  Remember to bring all of your supplies with you on the first day of school.  Bring the book that you are currently reading as well.  We are going to have a wonderful year!

~Mrs. Sutton