Ms. Schustak's Reading Blog

George Washington’s Socks

Jessica Schustak — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:39:14 +0000

We are reading this book to help us build our background knowledge on the Revolutionary War. We will be studying this time period during Social Studies. The class is really enjoying it so far! Here is where you can post your true to life facts, questions, clarifications, summaries opinions, predictions, etc. Happy reading!

Three Cups of Tea

Jessica Schustak — Thu, 13 May 2010 19:50:01 +0000

We began reading this book yesterday, and we are really enjoying it! Here is a place for students to write about their thoughts and opinions on this wonderful book. This story has a great big idea for us to think about. What do you think the author’s message is?

Happy reading!

What Fiction Books Are We Reading Independently?

Jessica Schustak — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:32:51 +0000

As we are reading Journey, we decided to read other fiction books independently to help us understand the genre of fiction better. Some of us are reading realistic fiction, while others might be reading fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, and traditional literature. Here is your place to share about your fiction book. Be sure to tell us the title of your book, the author, and what thoughts you had while reading. You can also highlight any literary elements that you noticed as you were reading.

Our Thoughts About Journey

Jessica Schustak — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 20:55:07 +0000

We just began this wonderful fiction book by Patricia MacLachlan. We are reading this book as a whole class, so I know we can have some great book talks. Here is a place where you can pose discussion questions, write your thoughts and opinions, share questions, or share any strategies that you used while you were reading. I hope you enjoy this book! Happy reading!

13 Colonies Research

Jessica Schustak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 16:25:58 +0000

Now that we have become experts on Colonial jobs, we are going to learn about all the 13 colonies and important facts about them. Each pair of students are going to learn about the natural resources in their colony, the origin of their colony’s name, the common jobs there, important events, and important people. They will use this research to create a “Fast Facts” project about the colony to teach their classmates. Then, we will compare the New England, Middle, and Southern colonies with one another. Below are some great websites to get the information you need! Happy Researching!

http://www.brtprojects.org/cyberschool/history/ch04/regions.html

www.socialstudiesforkids.com/graphics/13mapnew.htm

www.brainpop.com: 13 colonies

What Have You Learned About Colonial Times?

Jessica Schustak — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:28:51 +0000

In our reading groups, we have all been learning different information about Colonial America and daily life of the colonists. Here is a place to share the facts, and questions/responses that you learned! In your post, write the fact that you learned in your own words, and your thoughts about that fact/any questions that come up from the fact. What have you read that you think your classmates would find interesting? Here is the place to post a comment!

What Are We Reading At Home?

Jessica Schustak — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:23:34 +0000

We all read many different books at home, and have many different thoughts and opinions about them. This is a place for us to comment about our independent reading. Following the prompts given to you in your IR log, write your written responses on our blog so your classmates can see your amazing thinking! Happy reading!

Current Events: What Have You Been Reading About?

Jessica Schustak — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:16:32 +0000

News is all around us! Have you read an interesting story in a news article, magazine, or Time for Kids? If you would like to teach others about the world around you, post it here! Be sure to include the source (the name of the magazine or newspaper), the title of the article, the facts, and what your opinion is on the topic.

Book Wishes

Jessica Schustak — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:45:36 +0000

Have you ever wanted to read a certain type of book, but you don’t know if it exists? This is a place where you can ask your classmates and teachers if they have ever read a book about a certain topic, type of character, genre, etc., that you are interested in. Maybe someone in our class has read a book like the one you are looking for, and can recommend the book to you. In your comment, post what you look for in a good book. For example, “I’m looking for a book that is science fiction, and full of adventure. I really enjoy reading about….” Good luck finding your books readers!

Book Reviews

Jessica Schustak — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 12:30:52 +0000

Have you read an amazing book at home that you couldn’t wait to share? This is your place to recommend a book to a fellow classmate to read either during D.E.A.R time or at home. You must write the title of the book, the author, the genre, a brief summary of the book (try not to give away any juicy information!). You should also tell why you enjoyed it, or any other interesting information that you want to include. Feel free to respond with questions or comments