In the Rosebush

Mrs. Frisby is seeking help from the rats. She has entered their home and is now about to meet with Nicodemus. What exactly is unique about these rats? What do you think 'the Plan' is?

Escapade

What is the most awesome escapade that you have been on? Why do you think so?
(Be sure to flip the question and include your reasons why!!)

Vocab Fun!!

Let's play Pass the Story!!! I will begin with a couple of sentences. Copy and paste them and then add on! You may only use ONE vocab word each time you post! And don't force them...you may not even want to use one if it really isn't going to make sense...maybe you can just add a couple of descriptions, thoughts, feelings, or dialogue!! Let's see what we can create together!! Here are the words for this week.

levitate
alibi
notorious
enigma
escapade
astray
stifle
neglect

Sleeping Antonio

It was the first day of a new school year. Antonio took the last bite of his cereal, reluctantly grabbed his backpack, and trudged out the front door. Another boring year, he thought. He wished school was more like an escapade and that he actually had something to look forward to everyday. Instead, he was notorious for falling asleep on his desk. Maybe this year will be different, he hoped, but he was not convinced that it would be.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh; Predictions

Do you think that Mrs. Frisby will be able to move her family in time? How do you think she will do it? What in the story makes you think that?

The Tiny Elf

Let's try again! Copy and paste the following and downshift until you have a fully elaborated on the action. Remember, a good writer adds a mix of action, description, dialogue, thoughts and feelings, and sound effects. Here we go.

The tiny began to run away from Santa's sleigh.

Paint the moment with words!!

Let's play a game! Copy and paste the following and downshift until we have a fully elaborated action. Be sure to copy and paste the last person who has gone and add to theirs. Remember, a good writer adds a mix of action, description, dialogue, thoughts and feelings, and sound effects. Here we go.

The wounded cub limped toward me.