Experts?

Dearest Comets,

As you know, we are moving onto non-fiction.  Not only will we learn the different features of non-fiction texts and how to effectively read them, we will also be writing our own non-fiction writing piece.

This week, I would like for you to think of a topic that you would be interested in researching and becoming experts in.  I will guide you through the process of researching and collecting information.

But first, you need to select a topic.  Please choose a planet or an animal that you would like to write a report about and tell us why!

Looking Forward,
Mrs. Nguyen

Favorite!

Dear Comets,

Allie wanted to know what your favorite holiday is and why?  Don't forget to use all the writing strategies we've learned to make your writing interesting!

Happy Holidays!

Love,
Mrs. Nguyen

Gathering Information About the Characters

Dear Comets,

We learned that good readers know that understanding the problems and how the character reacts allow them to gather information about the character.

So today, I would like for you to introduce the book you are reading and share with us the information you have gather about the character in your book.

Warmly,
Mrs. Nguyen

Words, Words, and More Words

Dearest Comets,

I thought it would be fun to play a game with you on our blog this week.  Here is what we need to do

1.  Read the previous word
2.  Change "ONE" and only one letter to make a new word

You can do it as many times as we like and see what we will end up with on Thursday!  So the word we will begin with is:
                                                       HAT

Looking Forward,

Mrs. Nguyen

All About Shapes

Dearest Comets,

We have wrapped up our Geometry unit and have learned a whole lot.  Just for fun, please tell us what your favorite polygon is.  Don't forget to describe what they look like using the Math Expert Language such as sides, vertices, line segments, etc.  What is real life is made up with that shape?

Warmly,
Mrs. Nguyen

Give Thanks...

Dearest Comets,

Can you believe it is already November?!   I love reading your descriptive paragraphs about November and I am so proud of the writers and artists you have become!! <3

Many of you mentioned that November brings friends and family together and reminds us all to give thanks for all of our blessings.  So, the question for this week is... What are you thankful for?  Don't forget to help your readers understand and picture your thoughts by describing who or what it is that you are thankful for and explaining why!

Warmly,

Mrs. Nguyen

Previously On...

Dear Comets,

We know that good readers pause to recap or recall what have been read so far to keep track of their thinking.  As we are getting ready to move onto Part II of Hugo Cabret, let's "pause and recap!"

I hope you find it helpful using keynotes to record the key elements and organize your thought.  I cannot wait to read everyone's responses.

Happy Reading!

Love,
Mrs. Nguyen