Mrs. Buck's update for April 24th 2007
Our day began with spelling activities and our Word Wall Wizard Word of the Day, which was “were.” After checking some of our homework, we began reading some of The Pinata Maker. The pinata process is long and complicated. In grammar, we learned about combining subjects and predicates. This makes for more interesting, smooth writing. […]
Mrs. Buck's update for April 23rd 2007
Our beautiful day began with a new chapter in spelling. We were so excited to start working in our literacy centers again. In reading, we explored our new weekly vocabulary and story: The Pinata Maker. Our handwriting looks amazing in our handwriting books! We’ve grown so much! Omri showed […]
Mrs. Buck's update for April 20th 2007
Our sunny and bright morning began with writing and illustrating metaphors. After working on spelling activities, we took Part III of our Unit 5 Reading Assessment. We are very excited about our new literacy center activities that start next week! Old Turtle is a beautiful book about God and the earth. It’s one of Mrs. […]
Mrs. Buck's update for April 19th 2007
Our morning began with spelling activities and our Word Wall Wizard Word of the Day: “went.” After reviewing our homework, we learned about similes and metaphors. They are such beautiful forms of figurative language. Our ideas about spring created wonderful mental images for all of us to enjoy. We finished […]