Hippos-Week 4

Who is a better friend, Martha (from The Surprise) or Maya (from Julius)? Why do you think so?

About How Far?

We are half way to Fall Break!!! Yip, Yip, Hooray!
Where would you like to go for a vacation? Choose 2 0r 3 destination spots from the list below and determine ABOUT how far it is to the nearest ten or hundred. You can also respond to someone else's blog and let them know if you think they rounded correctly. If you think they didn't round correctly, explain to them how to round.
Possible Destination Spots:
Williamsport, PA-754 miles
Destin, FL-528 miles
Disney World-749 miles
Gatlinburg, TN-285 miles
Louisville, KY-154 miles
Myrtle Beach, SC-656 miles
Washington, D.C.-731 miles
Nashville, TN-65 miles
New York City-901 miles
Dallas, TX-692 miles
Bowling Green, KY-39 miles
Clarksville, TN-25 miles

"What's Next?"-Red Hen and Sly Fox

Watch and listen to the video of the book, Red Hen and Sly Fox, being read. Think about "What will happen next? How do you know?" Post your prediction and make a comment about someone else's prediction from this blog. Remember, "How can you use story clues to help you make your prediction?"

What did you like best about the story Julius? Why would you recommend a friend read this story?

Dragon Gets By

Dragon ate all of the food he couldn't fit int his car. What would you do if you could not fit all of your food in your car?