Summer is here!!!!!!!!!!!

More Magic of 3!!!!!

Magic of Three!!! Choose one of these 'revelations' to build up to!!! Remember to:
Use Red Flag Words/Phrases
Drop a clue/hint
Include reaction (What did the character do & think/feel)
1st clue- dismiss, 2nd clue- start to worry, 3rd clue- REVELATION!!

Revelations:

Sitting on the rock was a glimmering, emerald-colored mermaid, who looked at her like she'd known her forever.

or

Hanging from the tree before me was the furriest monkey I had ever seen.

Flip me!!!

Here are some incredibly boring descriptions. Flip one. Flip them all! Be sure to copy and paste the original so we know which one you flipped. (Remember to cross out the beginning, start with what they/it had, and then say what it did.)Ex:Boring: He had red eyes.Flipped: Blood-red eyes stared at my ring, as though they recognized it.

Flip this:

It had green slime on it. It had a fake smile. It had 11 toes on each foot. It had one eye. It sang a beautiful song.

Freedom Crossing

Do you think that Laura will help Martin? What makes you think that? Be sure to include details from the story to support your answer.

New Supplies for Next Year

Ms. Fisher needs to order supplies for next year. She will need 1200 pencils. Pencils come in boxes of 24. If she orders 57 boxes, will she have enough? How do you know?

Recommendations for Audrey!!

Please help Audrey decide on her next book! What book have you read that you could not put down?? Tell us what your favorite book is and why you think it was such a page-turner! Be sure to list your reasons why with details from the story...but don't give away the ending!! Each well-written entry will get you one fish treat!! Any books she decides to read will get you five fish treats!! And of course, Audrey will reply here to your comments!

Racso: The Nightmare!

(For Katie;) What did you guys think of Timothy's nightmare? What are you thinking about Racso? Has he changed at all?? How about Isabella? Do you think she will ever have eyes for Racso?? (1red, 2blue!!)

Racso and the Rats of Nimh

What do you think about Racso? What kind of a rat do you think he is? Be sure to include details from the story to support your answer!

Magic of Three!!!

Magic of Three!!! Choose one of these 'revelations' to build up to!!! Remember to:

• Use Red Flag Words/Phrases
• Drop a clue/hint
• Include reaction (What did the character do & think/feel)
• 1st clue- dismiss, 2nd clue- start to worry, 3rd clue- REVELATION!!

Revelations:

On my keyboard, stood a tiny alien child, grasping onto a sword like he was holding on for dear life.

or

Sitting in the corner, with tears rolling down his cheek, was the rustiest tin-baby I had ever seen. "Don't cry!" I blurted out immediately.

*****Here is mine:
All of the sudden, a high-pitched scream came from the garage. I stopped typing to listen carefully. Not a sound. It's probably just my imagination again.

A moment later, something small, yet quick as a mouse darted right over my toes. I took a deep breath, then slowly leaned over to look underneath the desk. Nothing there. My heart began to race a bit, but I knew I had to get my homework done. Focus!

Without warning, a flash of green darted, then paused before me. I froze in place, as I couldn't believe my eyes. Why me? Is this even possible? On my keyboard, stood a tiny alien child, grasping onto a sword like he was holding on for dear life.

Flip me!

Here are some incredibly boring descriptions. Flip one. Flip them all! Be sure to copy and paste the original so we know which one you flipped. (Remember to cross out the beginning, start with what they/it had, and then say what it did.)

Ex:
Boring: He had red eyes.
Flipped: Blood-red eyes stared at my ring, as though they recognized it.

Here are some more:

It had green skin. It had two hairs on its head. It had a tiny voice. It had a tear on its cheek.


She had blonde hair. She had pink cheeks. He had on jewelry. She had a scar across her cheek. She had a terrified look on her face.


There was 23 desks in the room. There was a bookcase in the back. There was a smartboard in the front. There were 23 children. There was a great teacher.

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.