Saturday, November 29, 2014

Thanksgiving Break Thoughts...

Hello everyone! I hope you are enjoying some time away from school, but I hope you are ready to come back on Monday.  ðŸ˜„  I'm still in Denver and it's beautiful; it's sunny and 72 degrees outside! My grandson is keeping me busy- he is into everything, and loves saying "NO"! What have you all been doing during the break? I'm looking forward to seeing you all in a few days!

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Squanto and Samoset, and Massasoit

What impact did Squanto, Samoset, and Massasoit have on the Plimouth Colony?  Hint:  This is a cause and effect question)  Answer in complete sentences.  Use academic vocabulary, and be sure to restate the question.

Tuesday, November 11, 2014

What are we reading?

Dear Readers,
I have noticed that many of you have been sharing book titles and authors with each other lately.  That's GREAT!! Use this post to discuss what you are reading, make recommendations, and ask for advice.  If several of you are reading the same book or author, let me know and I will create a page just for you!

The Pilgrims and their journey to the New World

After reading the information about the Pilgrims today, discuss your thinking.  Here are some ideas... What questions do you have?  What might have surprised you?  What did you learn today that you didn't know before? How are the Pilgrims similar or different from the settlers in Jamestown?
I can't wait to see what you all have to say!

Here is a Scholastic site for further research:  Scholastic site for Plimouth research

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Questions about Blood on the River

As you make your way through the book Blood on the River, you might have burning questions that beg to be discussed...what are those questions?  Share these with your classmates!

Hmmm...what questions do you think will be on our social studies test?

What questions do you think will be on our social studies test on Jamestown?  What are the answers to your questions?

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Welcome to blogging!!!

Welcome to our first post!  Here is the question I'd like you to discuss:
How did James’ death change Samuel’s life?