Bears

     We have learned a lot about bears this year.  We talked about Panda Bears, Alaskan Brown Bears and Polar Bears.  Tell me what you know about these kinds of bears.  Or find another kind of bear and write what you know about that bear.  Visit the site:  www.bearplanet.org to learn more about bears.

Japan

 Japanese Flag                Cherry Blossoms in Japan

This week we are talking about Japan.  Tell me at least 3 things you have learned about Japan so far.  I also want you to visit the website www.web-japan.org/kidsweb.  At this site you can learn a lot about the Japanese culture. 

Ivy and Bean

We finished reading Ivy and Bean.  I want you to activate your schema (knowledge) to make a self connection to the book.  A self-connection is when the book reminds you of something in your life.  For example:  When Bean took her sister’s candy it reminded me of Halloween.  My sister and I would trade candy to get what we wanted. 

Junie B. Toothless Wonder

We just finished reading Junie B. Toothless Wonder.  In the book Junie B. is worried about the tooth fairy.  Junie B. wants to figure out what the fairy does with all the teeth.  What do you think the tooth fairy does with the teeth?

Junie B. Aloha ha-ha

Today we finished reading Junie B. Aloha ha-ha.  Why do you think the author titled the story Aloha ha-ha?  What was your favorite part of the book?