1. Write 2 to 3 sentences telling how you are alike and different from the main character.
I am like Harry Potter because I'm shy around people I don't know. I am different from Harry Potter because I don't wear glasses. Also, I'm not a wizard.
2. This part of the book makes me think about _____ because _____.
The chapter about the Sorting Hat makes me think about the beginning of the school year, because I find out who my teachers are, and who my classmates are.
3. Visit the library to check out a non-fiction book for next week.
Top 10 Worst Creepy Egyptian Mummies You Wouldn't Want to Meet.
6. List 2 or 3 facts you have learned that are supporting details to your topic.
1. The Egyptians mummified people to take care of their Ka (soul).
2. The liver, lungs, stomach and intestines were taken out and put in canopic jars.
3. The first Egyptian mummy was called Ginger because he had red hair.
7. Write one question you have that is related to your topic.
Why did the pharaoh and his sister get married and have children?
8. Write a 2-3 sentence summary about what you read today.
Queen Henuttawy and many other mummies were treated carelessly by embalmers. Embalmers focused on the appearance of the mummy to make up for sloppy workmanship. Both humans and animals were embalmed.
9. What made you choose this book to read? Why do you have an interest in this topic?
The title has the word creepy in it and I like creepy things. I'm interested in knowing how and why the Egyptians made mummies.
10. Write a sentence telling your teacher what non-fiction book you would like to read next. Tell why.
I would like to read "Let's visit Italy" because my family is Italian and I want to know more about life in Italy.
13. If I could talk to the author of this book, I would tell him/her _____ because _____.
If I could talk to J.K. Rowling, I would tell her that she is an amazing author because I love this book.
14. Create a new setting you think would be better for the story and describe it.
I think the setting should be in a swamp. The swamp would be dark, smelly, and weird. It would have new and scary animals and plants, with lots of water.
15. What is the conflict of your book? Which characters are involved?
Harry Potter was wondering why everyone was gossiping about him. Harry and the other wizards were involved.
16. Is what you're reading believable? Why or why not?
Mostly unbelievable. Wizards and magic aren't real, and hats don't Sort. The believable parts are that people do gossip, and Harry didn't want to go into Slytherin because he didn't like Draco Malfoy.
17. Visit the library to check out a non-fiction book for next week.
Around the World: Let's Visit Italy
20. I am interested in the subject or topic of this book because _____.
I want to learn more about Italy. Part of my family is from Naples.
21. This book is mostly about _____/
Italy.
22. Find 3 new words in your book. Write the definition of each.
Erupt: When a volcano throws out hot rocks or ash
Colosseum: The ancient theatre in Rome
Gondola: A long narrow boat found in the canals of Venice
23. The author's purpose for writing this book is to _____. I know this because _____.
The author wrote this book to teach people about Italy. I know because it contains all kinds of information about Italy.
24. Describe the most interesting thing you learned from the book.
I learned that Carnivale is celebrated by people in costume, who walk in parades and ride floats, at the beginning of Lent. People in Italy have lots of major celebrations, called "festas"
27. Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not?
I don't know, because I don't know what the Sorceror's Stone is yet.
28. Read at least 3 pages aloud to someone in your family. Tell them why you selected this part.
I read to my mom.
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Friday, January 27, 2017
2017 January Interactive Reading Calendar
For the month of January, we have chosen to read Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone!
3. Write a sentence from the story that you were able to see. Draw a picture to illustrate the sentence.
4. Since _____ happened, I think _____ will happen.
Since Harry was living with his uncle and aunt, I think he will live with his grandparents next.
5. Find and record 2 words with prefixes. Write the definition of the prefix and each word.
Uneasy means not-easy. Disappeared means not there
6. Read the favorite part of your book to someone in your family. Discuss why this is your favorite part. (Mom)
9. What point of view is your book told in? List at least 2 words the narrator uses to support your answer.
It is in third person, the person talking is talking about other people's actions. No sentences start with I or we.
10. What is the main idea of your reading today? Support with at least 2 details from the story.
The main idea of the chapter is about Dudley's birthday. The Dursleys were home and Dudley got mad because he got less presents than the year before. They also went to the zoo.
11. When I finished reading today, I thought _____
I wondered why Harry got so many letters everywhere he went.
12. The reason _____ happened is because of _____
The reason Dudley got mad is because he only had 37 presents that year.
13. Read at least 3 pages of your book aloud to someone in your family. Remember to read with expression. (Mom)
17. Write a summary to tell me what you read about, in the order that it happened (at least 2 events). Harry got a letter but wasn't allowed to read it. He got more and more letters, and that made Uncle Vernon mad. Harry tried many secret ways to get the letter and Uncle Vernon blocked a lot of places in the house. For every spot he blocked, new letters came from another place, so Uncle Vernon made everyone live somewhere else.
18. What do you predict will happen next? Support with at least one detail from the story.
I think someone will go to Harry's new house door and ask why Harry wasn't allowed to have his letters.
19. Write 2 to 3 sentences to tell what events in the story could happen to you.
Harry wasn't allowed to have his mail. On my birthday, family that doesn't live close to me always sends me birthday mail. If it comes in early, my mom won't let me have it until my birthday.
20. Draw and color a picture of something from your reading today. Remember to add a caption.
23. Write one question you have about your reading today.
Why do the Dursley hate Harry?
24. Create a new title for your book. Why is this a good title?
Voldemort & Harry with the power of a wizard is a good title because he represents Voldemort and Harry being a wizard and having powers.
25. Write a sentence that describes in detail the setting of your book. Remember to use lots of adjectives.
The setting is at an old hut or shack in the middle of the sea.
26. Draw a picture of your favorite character in your book. Write 3 adjectives that describe him or her.
27. Visit the library to check out some new books.
30. Find 2 words that you did not know from your reading. Write a synonym and antonym for each word.
Puncture. Synonym: Damage. Antonym: Close.
Transfiguration. Synonym: Change. Antonym: Remain (the same)
31. Write a 10 word summary about what happened in your story today.
Harry celebrated hid birthday and went shopping for school supplies.
3. Write a sentence from the story that you were able to see. Draw a picture to illustrate the sentence.
4. Since _____ happened, I think _____ will happen.
Since Harry was living with his uncle and aunt, I think he will live with his grandparents next.
5. Find and record 2 words with prefixes. Write the definition of the prefix and each word.
Uneasy means not-easy. Disappeared means not there
6. Read the favorite part of your book to someone in your family. Discuss why this is your favorite part. (Mom)
9. What point of view is your book told in? List at least 2 words the narrator uses to support your answer.
It is in third person, the person talking is talking about other people's actions. No sentences start with I or we.
10. What is the main idea of your reading today? Support with at least 2 details from the story.
The main idea of the chapter is about Dudley's birthday. The Dursleys were home and Dudley got mad because he got less presents than the year before. They also went to the zoo.
11. When I finished reading today, I thought _____
I wondered why Harry got so many letters everywhere he went.
12. The reason _____ happened is because of _____
The reason Dudley got mad is because he only had 37 presents that year.
13. Read at least 3 pages of your book aloud to someone in your family. Remember to read with expression. (Mom)
17. Write a summary to tell me what you read about, in the order that it happened (at least 2 events). Harry got a letter but wasn't allowed to read it. He got more and more letters, and that made Uncle Vernon mad. Harry tried many secret ways to get the letter and Uncle Vernon blocked a lot of places in the house. For every spot he blocked, new letters came from another place, so Uncle Vernon made everyone live somewhere else.
18. What do you predict will happen next? Support with at least one detail from the story.
I think someone will go to Harry's new house door and ask why Harry wasn't allowed to have his letters.
19. Write 2 to 3 sentences to tell what events in the story could happen to you.
Harry wasn't allowed to have his mail. On my birthday, family that doesn't live close to me always sends me birthday mail. If it comes in early, my mom won't let me have it until my birthday.
20. Draw and color a picture of something from your reading today. Remember to add a caption.
23. Write one question you have about your reading today.
Why do the Dursley hate Harry?
24. Create a new title for your book. Why is this a good title?
Voldemort & Harry with the power of a wizard is a good title because he represents Voldemort and Harry being a wizard and having powers.
25. Write a sentence that describes in detail the setting of your book. Remember to use lots of adjectives.
The setting is at an old hut or shack in the middle of the sea.
26. Draw a picture of your favorite character in your book. Write 3 adjectives that describe him or her.
27. Visit the library to check out some new books.
30. Find 2 words that you did not know from your reading. Write a synonym and antonym for each word.
Puncture. Synonym: Damage. Antonym: Close.
Transfiguration. Synonym: Change. Antonym: Remain (the same)
31. Write a 10 word summary about what happened in your story today.
Harry celebrated hid birthday and went shopping for school supplies.
Friday, December 9, 2016
Mini Biographies and Writer's Workshop: Character Traits
Amelia Earhart:
Where was she born?
In Atchison, Kansas.
When was she born?
July 24, 1897.
What was her occupation?
Aviator.
What is she most known for?
Being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
2 interesting facts about her life:
She disappeared on July 2, 1937 over the Pacific Ocean. She was declared dead on January 5, 1939.
She took her first flight when she was seven years old.
Martin Luther King Jr:
Where was he born?
In Atlanta GA
When was he born?
January 15, 1929
What was his occupation?
Civil Rights Leader
What is he most known for?
Advancing the Civil Rights Moment and his ''I Have a Dream'' Speech.
2 interesting facts about his life:
He Died on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN.
He was so smart that he skipped 2 grades in high school.
Squanto:
Where was he born?
Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts.
When was he born?
1585 (actual date unknown)
What was his occupation?
Interpreter, Teacher
What is he most known for?
Helping the pilgrims survive their first winter in America.
2 interesting facts about his life:
Died November 30, 1622 in Chatham.
Helped Pilgrims Survive their first winter in America.
Susan B Anthony:
Where was she born?
In Adams Massachusetts.
When was she born?
February 15, 1820
What was her occupation?
Civil Rights Leader.
What is she most known for?
Fighting for woman's right to vote.
2 interesting facts about her life:
Died March 13, 1906 in Rochester New York,
She was a Woman's rights leader in the 1800's.
Writer's Workshop: Character Traits
(Identify two character traits that made Martin Luther King Jr stand out. Use evidence from his life to explain why he had these traits)
According to the text, Martin Luther King Jr was so brave, he helped Rosa Parks to get out of jail. King was also caring. For example, he fought for equality and good treatment for everyone. He was very smart, so smart that he skipped 2 grades in high school. He was so confident that he gave his ''I have a dream'' speech and he won't be forgotten.
Where was she born?
In Atchison, Kansas.
When was she born?
July 24, 1897.
What was her occupation?
Aviator.
What is she most known for?
Being the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
2 interesting facts about her life:
She disappeared on July 2, 1937 over the Pacific Ocean. She was declared dead on January 5, 1939.
She took her first flight when she was seven years old.
Martin Luther King Jr:
Where was he born?
In Atlanta GA
When was he born?
January 15, 1929
What was his occupation?
Civil Rights Leader
What is he most known for?
Advancing the Civil Rights Moment and his ''I Have a Dream'' Speech.
2 interesting facts about his life:
He Died on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, TN.
He was so smart that he skipped 2 grades in high school.
Squanto:
Where was he born?
Plymouth Bay, Massachusetts.
When was he born?
1585 (actual date unknown)
What was his occupation?
Interpreter, Teacher
What is he most known for?
Helping the pilgrims survive their first winter in America.
2 interesting facts about his life:
Died November 30, 1622 in Chatham.
Helped Pilgrims Survive their first winter in America.
Susan B Anthony:
Where was she born?
In Adams Massachusetts.
When was she born?
February 15, 1820
What was her occupation?
Civil Rights Leader.
What is she most known for?
Fighting for woman's right to vote.
2 interesting facts about her life:
Died March 13, 1906 in Rochester New York,
She was a Woman's rights leader in the 1800's.
Writer's Workshop: Character Traits
(Identify two character traits that made Martin Luther King Jr stand out. Use evidence from his life to explain why he had these traits)
According to the text, Martin Luther King Jr was so brave, he helped Rosa Parks to get out of jail. King was also caring. For example, he fought for equality and good treatment for everyone. He was very smart, so smart that he skipped 2 grades in high school. He was so confident that he gave his ''I have a dream'' speech and he won't be forgotten.
Tuesday, November 22, 2016
2016 November Interactive Reading Calendar
This month we are reading from Next Top Villain!
1. Write a sentence that describes the conflict of your story. Be sure to add detail.
Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan hates dungeons but they went in one because they had to find out what was in the dungeon.
2. What do you predict will happen next in your story? Add a detail to support your prediction.
I think what will happen next is Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan are going to find a sign in the dungeon and it would say ways to secret portals in the dungeon.
3. Write a question that you would ask one of the characters in your book.
I would ask Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan why they hate dungeons and why they wanted to find out what was in the dungeon.
4. Share what happened in your book today with someone in your family.
What happened in the book today was Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan found a sign that lead them to either portals or secret ways to get into class's for school.
7. Draw your favorite part of the book. Don't forget to add a caption.
8. What is the main idea of your reading today? Support with a detail from the story.
The main idea of this story/chapter is Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts went into a dungeon but they hate dungeons but they wanted to find out what was inside the dungeons. Turns out that inside the dungeon there was a sign that lead them to ways to secret portals to the classrooms for school.
9. If I were (character) at this point, I would _____?
If I were a character I would ask Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan what they did in that afternoon/morning so I would find out what they did in the dungeon.
10. Would you like to read something else by this author? Why or Why not?
I would like to read something else by this author because the author that made ever after high next top villain is a good author and I want her/him to make more books about different things.
11. Read at least 2 pages of your book with someone in your family.
14. I wish _____ had happened because _____?
I wish Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts would find the dungeon go inside then find 2 wizards then they ask the wizards to give them 13 wish's then with the they could do whatever they want because I think that would be a nice chapter for a book.
15. The reason that _____ happened was because of _____?
The reason that Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts went in the dungeon is because they wanted to know what was in the dungeon.
16. Find a word you didn't know in your reading. Write a synonym and antonym for the word.
''Narrow'' means thin or skinny. Narrow and Skinny mean the same thing. Narrow and Thick don't mean the same thing.
17. Write a ten word summary about what happened in your book today.
Duchess and Lizzie explored the dungeon underneath the school
18. Visit the library to check out some new books.
21. Draw a new cover for your book. Don't forget to include the title.
22. Would you like to live like one of the characters in your book? Why or why not?
I would like to live like the characters in the story because they have roommate's in there high school and they have lots of friends and they have respect and they have lots of nice people in there school.
28. What would you change in the story? Why?
I would change the fact that they went into a dungeon because if Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan went into something that they hated why would they want to go in it if they hated it.
29. How do you feel about this story? Would you recommend it to someone else? Why or why not?
I feel like this story is a very good one and I would recommend it to my friends because its a wonderful book.
30. Write a sentence to describe the setting of your story as you read today.
The setting of this story is ever after high school its a nice magical place. its a very nice place with lots of nice people.
1. Write a sentence that describes the conflict of your story. Be sure to add detail.
Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan hates dungeons but they went in one because they had to find out what was in the dungeon.
2. What do you predict will happen next in your story? Add a detail to support your prediction.
I think what will happen next is Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan are going to find a sign in the dungeon and it would say ways to secret portals in the dungeon.
3. Write a question that you would ask one of the characters in your book.
I would ask Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan why they hate dungeons and why they wanted to find out what was in the dungeon.
4. Share what happened in your book today with someone in your family.
What happened in the book today was Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan found a sign that lead them to either portals or secret ways to get into class's for school.
7. Draw your favorite part of the book. Don't forget to add a caption.
The main idea of this story/chapter is Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts went into a dungeon but they hate dungeons but they wanted to find out what was inside the dungeons. Turns out that inside the dungeon there was a sign that lead them to ways to secret portals to the classrooms for school.
9. If I were (character) at this point, I would _____?
If I were a character I would ask Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan what they did in that afternoon/morning so I would find out what they did in the dungeon.
10. Would you like to read something else by this author? Why or Why not?
I would like to read something else by this author because the author that made ever after high next top villain is a good author and I want her/him to make more books about different things.
11. Read at least 2 pages of your book with someone in your family.
14. I wish _____ had happened because _____?
I wish Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts would find the dungeon go inside then find 2 wizards then they ask the wizards to give them 13 wish's then with the they could do whatever they want because I think that would be a nice chapter for a book.
15. The reason that _____ happened was because of _____?
The reason that Duchess Swan and Lizzie Hearts went in the dungeon is because they wanted to know what was in the dungeon.
16. Find a word you didn't know in your reading. Write a synonym and antonym for the word.
''Narrow'' means thin or skinny. Narrow and Skinny mean the same thing. Narrow and Thick don't mean the same thing.
17. Write a ten word summary about what happened in your book today.
Duchess and Lizzie explored the dungeon underneath the school
18. Visit the library to check out some new books.
21. Draw a new cover for your book. Don't forget to include the title.
I would like to live like the characters in the story because they have roommate's in there high school and they have lots of friends and they have respect and they have lots of nice people in there school.
28. What would you change in the story? Why?
I would change the fact that they went into a dungeon because if Lizzie Hearts and Duchess Swan went into something that they hated why would they want to go in it if they hated it.
29. How do you feel about this story? Would you recommend it to someone else? Why or why not?
I feel like this story is a very good one and I would recommend it to my friends because its a wonderful book.
30. Write a sentence to describe the setting of your story as you read today.
The setting of this story is ever after high school its a nice magical place. its a very nice place with lots of nice people.
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