OOOPS.....

I forgot to hand out tonight's homework.   So, no homework tonight!

Yea!! Mr. Nix is forgetful!!

Sorry for the mix-up.

Visiting Plimoth Plantation

This week we are reading the story Across the Wide Dark Sea by Jean Van Leeuwen.  It is an example of the historical fiction genre.  The story is about a young Pilgrim boy who travels with his family on the Mayflower across the Atlantic Ocean.  Once in American his family faces the trials of starting a new colony.
 

The following link takes you to Plimoth Plantation's website.  It is very interesting to see how the Pilgrims lived.

Link to Plmoth Plantation

Homework Tonight!

There will be a two page reading comprehension packet sent home tonight.  It is due Wednesday, 3/20/13.

Have a great evening!

Author Spotlight: Harriet Peck Taylor

One of the FCAT skills we learn in third grade is understanding the author's purpose, or reason, for writing a story.  In the book, "Two Days in May", we read about a community pulling together to protect five deer that have wandered into the city.  As implausible as this sounds, it actually did happen in Chicago in 1996.

Why was this story written?  Why did Ms. Taylor choose this subject?

Harriet Peck Taylor says....

"I felt I had an important story to tell here because decreasing animal habitat is an issue that is commonplace and becoming widespread.  I was also inspired by how the neighborhood worked together to do something really positive."

Many time stories are inspired by real events that happen in an author's life, or events that interest them. The environmental message also appealed to Ms. Taylor.

Link to Harriet Peck Taylor's website
Link to Leyla Torres's website (the illustrator)

Happy Reading!
Mr. Nix

Homework Tonight, Test Tomorrow....

Tonight the students will need to re-read, "Two Days in May", by Harriet Peck Taylor.  After reading the story they will need to complete the "Two Days in May Review Worksheet".  This worksheet includes a review of sequencing, an FCAT skill.



Tomorrow, (3/15) we will have a selection test on "Two Days in May"

Homework This Week (Week of 3/11/13)

This week's homework will be a comprehension packet.  There are four "cold" reads with 5 questions each.  This packet is due on Friday, 3/15/13.

On Thursday night, the study sheet for "Two Days in May" will be sent home for homework.  The students might want to keep that in mind as they work on the comprehension packet throughout the week.

Have a great week!

Homework This Week...

This week we will be working with synonyms, or words that mean the same thing.  The "Synonym Surprise" packet will be this week's homework.  It is due on Friday, March 8, 2013.

Don't forget Wednesday 3/6/13 is an early release day.

Have a great week!