Theme 2 Review-Nature Walk-Fact and Opinion

You have 3 tasks to complete:

1. Read the last post published and the statements the student made. Respond to that student, identifying each of his/her statements as "Fact" or "Opinion".

2.Publish another post in which you will make some statements about a nature-related topic (camping, owls, park rangers, ponds, etc.). Make some of your statements facts and some of the statements opinions (but DON'T label them).
3. Complete the Fact and Opinion I Can Quiz.

Henry and Mudge

Pretend you are going on a camping trip with Henry and Mudge. What would you enjoy most? How is what you would enjoy the same as and different from what Henry and Mudge enjoyed?

Poetry

Think about the poems we have read this week and poems you have read before. How do the poems make you feel? What kinds of poems do you like better? Why?

Hippos

Who is a better friend, Martha (from The Surprise) or Maya (from Julius)? Explain your choice.

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?"

Julius

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

Dragon Goes Shopping

Dragon ate all of the food he couldn’t fit in his car. Was that a good solution? Why or why not? What would you do if you could not fit all of your food in your car?

Meet the Class

Welcome to our class! Let me know more about you by posting a blog about some of your favorites. What are some of your favorites? What did you do this summer? What are your goals for the school year?

The Art Lesson

Tomie’s 1st grade art teacher was Mrs. Bowers. She was important to him because she let him draw his own pictures with his own crayons. Tell about someone (coach, teacher, friend, parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, etc.) who is important to you. Be sure to describe what this person has done and why it is important to you.

A Curve in the River/Slippery Siblings

Suppose you found Julian’s bottle with his message inside. What message would you send back to him? Explain why you would send that message.

Carousel

Alex's father gave her a very special gift. Think of a gift that you've given or recieved. Tell what that gift was and explain why it was a special gift.

Jalapeno Bagels

Pablo helps his family with their bakery business. How do you help your family at home? Why is it important for families to help each other?

Jalapeno Bagels

Pablo helps his family with their bakery business. How do you help your family at home? Why is it important for families to help each other?

Brothers and Sisters

What is the best part of having a brother or sister?
What is the worst part of having a brother or sister?
Explain why using examples from your life.