Vocabulary and Comprehension Summary-Chapter 3

identify-to recognize
corridor-a hallway in a building

1. Give a summary of the unbelievable events in the order in which they happened in this chapter.

Lucas was going to "turn over a new leaf." He was going to change by....

Comprehension Questions: Chapter 1&2

Chapter 1:
1. What word is Lucas trying to find the meaning of?
2. Who helped him figure of what it was "supposed" to mean?
3. What did this person think it meant?

Chapter 2:
1. How many siblings does Lucas have?
2. What are their names?
3. What "stunt" or "trick" did Lucas play on Mrs. Hockaday?
4. What happened while Lucas was at the nurse's office?

Chapter 1&2-Vocabulary

investigate-to figure something out by using facts
vandalize-to destroy property
inconvenience-causing trouble or bother
deteriorating-to grown worse and worse

Class Clown by Johanna Hurwitz

Class Clown

As we've been reading Class Clown, by Johanna Hurwitz, many of you have had a chance to relate to the main chacter, Lucas, in some way or another. Here's an example of a chacter trait wordle for Lucas. Try to create one of your own. You may want to choose Lucas, Mrs. Hockaday, Cricket, or maybe another chacter from the story.

Share with your parents!
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Pickles to Pittsburgh
Visit the Holmes Public Library to check out these books again!!!

http://carolsnotebook.wordpress.com/2009/08/19/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-pickles-to-pittsburgh/

Ho! Ho! Ho! If you're looking for a good Holiday gift for someone, what would be better than a book you've already enjoyed?!?! Here's a link to purchase Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs.

http://www.amazon.com/Cloudy-Chance-Meatballs-Judi-Barrett/dp/0689707495

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs video clip

Directions: Watch this short video clip. Compare and Contrast. Find at least one similarity between the book and the movie clip. Find at least one difference between the book and the movie clip. Share ideas with your partner.

Cloudy Wordle

As I'm sure you all remember, this was one of the first books we read together. We all enjoyed the many detailed illustrations. We were all able to "paint pictures" in our minds.

In an effort to share some of these details, I want to share an example of a WORDLE project using some of the words we remember from the book.

Blog Introduction

Welcome Bloggers! Here's a chance to share your knowledge and answer questions about some of the wonderful stories that we have been reading.

Blog Introduction: Throughout this blog, students in my 3rd grade reading group will have the opportunity to experience the digital world, read important story pieces, and answer questions about the stories that we have enjoyed this year.