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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Reading Strategies

If you are reading this, you  have already accomplished  the first task - Check the blog every evening.
Don't forget your draft for your poem for class tomorrow.  Look at the sample in yesterday's post. Number of lines are a guideline. You should do at least 16, but you may do more. Avoid doing more than 30 lines. Do not worry about this poem. It is only a draft. If you are not 100% sure what you need to do, just do what  you think you need to do, and I'll help you tomorrow.

Tonight's H/W

Place your 'comfort zone' in a place near your desk. Add   comments, photos, ticket stubs etc. to it every time you step out of your comfort zone during the 1st Qtr. You will need to return this to school at the end of the Qtr.

Based on our discussions of 'just right books' - go to your family book collection (This could be  any magazines, newspapers etc. and select two books for ANY two people in your home.) In your Readers' Response notebook you should write 2 brief paragraphs  (approx 50-100 words) explaining why you chose the books  for each person. In both paragraphs, you should make specific reference to some of the strategies for choosing 'just right books' that we discussed in class today. (Paragraphs Due: Thur)

Watch the videos below for more links on choosing 'Just Right Books"
This one is a little infantile, but it reiterates the IPICK strategy at the beginning
Enjoy this one for fun!
http://youtu.be/1EuU_EuwE3U

Thinking Ahead...
You should start bringing a USB to school by next week.  You will need to use one by next Friday at the latest.
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15 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    We can't recommend comic books right Mr. Buxton?

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  2. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

    or can we?

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  3. AnonymousAugust 16, 2011 at 4:01 PM

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  4. CelineAugust 16, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I think that this blog is a good idea because if for some reason you don't write down our home work we have it on the blog.
    See you tomorrow.
    Camille

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  5. HanAugust 16, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Mr. Buxton do we need to bring to class the book we recommend

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  6. Mrs. BuxtonAugust 16, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    Yes. Nakul Give strong justification

    Thanks Camille.

    No Han. Just bring the name of the title and author.

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  7. Alex DAugust 16, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Finished my poem it sounds great. I am getting more and more fond of my classmates and teacher. I wonder how much excitement the third day brings. Thanks for giving and telling me about my comfort zone I have already written something on it and that is joining 5th grade.

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  8. Rachel LAugust 16, 2011 at 7:48 PM

    the book recomendation, thats due on Thrusday right?
    Thanks
    Rachel ?:-)

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  9. UnknownAugust 16, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Thanks for that reflection Alex!

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  10. CarolineAugust 17, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    testing

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  11. SabineAugust 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    on our poems do we have to put periods at the end?
    sabine

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  12. SabineAugust 17, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    testing 4 wat caroline?

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  13. berrysweetπAugust 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

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  15. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Mr. Buxton. Are we gonna use the thumb drive for the whole school year?

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