A Group of Singers...

5th Grade had the opportunity to sing in the choir this morning. What a wonderful job they did! They must be singing those hymns at home :)

Happy Friday!

We're Back!

It was an amazing First Day of School! WOW! Time flew by for us!  We started the day with a get to know you activity Whoonu. We then learned about our community circle procedures and participated in our first one. We talked about our classroom mission statement and made our recipe for success for this school year.

I am so excited to work with this awesome class of 5th grade students. I know that we will have a wonderful year!

Our Recipe For Success

2 cups of Effort

2 cups of Kindness

1 handful of Curiosity

3 tablespoons of Honesty

2 cups of Teamwork

1 cup of Excitement to Learn

1 handful of Fairness

Sprinkle of Pride in your work

 



Looking forward to a great year!

Flutter

Flutter was introduced to me last summer, and I am so glad that it was! Flutter captures the magic that comes from being part of a family.  It tells the tale of two sisters who try to find help for their newest baby sister who was born premature.  Flutter warms your heart!  Here is the book trailer from Elizabeth, Ellery, and Camille.

Flutter Book Trailer by Elizabeth, Ellery, and Camille

Hearbeat Inspired Texts

Check out our texts between our characters in Heartbeat on Edmodo!

A Long Walk to Water

A Long Walk to Water, written by Linda Sue Park, is based on the true story of Salva Dut. This story is told through the point of view of two African children, Salva and Nya, and the struggles they had to go through to get water. Salva’s story is told from 1985-2009, while Nya’s story is told from 2008-2009. Their lives will cross paths, but what will the outcome be? Read this wonderful novel to find out! Here is Ricky's book trailer on A Long Walk to Water.

A Long Walk to Water Book Trailer

Out of My Mind Book Trailer

Out of My Mind was a book that I read last summer, and I absolutely loved it. The theme of this book reminded me so much of the book Wonder that this class read in 4th grade.  I knew that it was the perfect fit for this round of lit circles.  The group that read this book had such wonderful discussions, and they all felt a connection with Melody, our protagonist and the situations she was experiencing.  Be sure to read this fabulous book and watch our book trailer by Emily, Leah, and Sophie.

Out of My Mind Book Trailer by Emily, Leah, and Sophie

Bud, Not Buddy Trailer

Bud, Not Buddy is also a special book to me.  This used to be one of my favorite read alouds when I discussed historical fiction until I decided to use it during literature circles.  I love the way Christopher Paul Curtis writes and describes Buddy's adventures as he travels to find his father.  This novel was also a Newbery Award Winner in 2000.  Christopher Paul Curtis writes about what he knows; he grew up in Flint, Michigan, where this novel takes place.  He is also the author of The Watons Go to Birmingham-1963 which received a Newbery Honor, and The Mighty Miss Malone.
Enjoy the book trailer from Bud, Not Buddy by Isaac, Addison, and Brennen.

Bud, Not Buddy Book Trailer by Isaac, Addison, and Brennen