CLASS 5A

In class, we’ve been reading and discussing various O. Henry stories.  Do you think the stories O. Henry wrote closely reflected his own life?  Be sure to give examples from specific stories that we’ve read to support your answer.

In math class, we’ve interviewed seniors to find out what role mathematics has played in their life while growing up.  For one discussion about someone who recently passed away at 103 years old, times were different in 1908.  During the year of her birth, there were only 125 miles of paved roads in America, the average home sold for $1500, and only 10% of the poulation could read and write English!

What were some interesting discoveries that you made during your interiew?

In class, we have read and discussed Imani’s Music, a story about an African grasshopper that brings music to the new world when he travels aboard a slave ship.  After reading either Nettie’s Trip South or In the Time of the Drums, submit a blog entry that compares AND contrasts the story you’ve selected with Imani’s Music. You will only have to read just one book, and be sure to include the title in your blog.  In addition, be sure to give your opinions and thoughts of both stories, citing specific examples.  Both of these books are available in the classroom and you might want to take notes if you would like to help you with your blog entry.

WELCOME TO THE TOUGHEST RACE ON EARTH!! MAY THE BEST TEAM WIN!!

Grandma Dowdel never seems to show affection.  Mary Alice says, “You couldn’t call her a welcoming woman, and there wasn’t a hug in her.  She didn’t put out her arms, so I had nothing to run into.”  How do you know that Grandma loves her grandchildren?  What does she doe for them that makes her love apparent?

In the book, A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO, we’ve been reading all about a trigger happy Grandma Dowdell and her antics from stuffing dead mice into milk cans to stealing a boat to provide food for the homeless.

Do you think Grandma Dowdell is a responsible citizen of her community?

Hello and welcome to 5th grade!  We’re very excited to begin another school year and look forward to using the latest technology trend, blogging, to keep track of your thoughts and comments regarding activities taking place in class.  I look forward to meeting you on the first day of school, Tuesday, September 7th.  Mr. Arno