Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Short Story Inspiration!

Hi all! If you're looking for some great inspiration/examples for short story writing, here is a website with a collection of short stories! They may not all be good, but it's a resource you can use!

http://www.eastoftheweb.com/short-stories/childrenindex.html

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Grammar Quiz this week!

Students, don't forget, we are going to have a grammar quiz on complements: subject complements and objects of verbs... THIS WEEK!!

Tsunamis: Thursday
Cobras and Iron Kids: Friday

Here are some sites that may help you study:

http://www.grammar-monster.com/glossary/subject_complement.htm

http://www.dowlingcentral.com/MrsD/quizzes/grammar/BetaExer/predicatenouns.htm

http://www.classwithahclaxton.com/predicateadjective.htm

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/direct_objects/quiz546.html

http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/indirect_objects/quiz548.html

Just Once Vocabulary

Here are the vocabulary slides for this week. Happy studying! Remember, the quiz is always on Day 1 (or Day 2 for the Cobras)...the first time I see you every rotation!

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Vocbulary for Dragon, Dragon!

Here are the slides for this week's vocab. words. Enjoy!!

Monday, October 4, 2010

October Reading Log

Students are receiving new reading logs this week, but if they forget or lose theirs, here's a link to print off a new one:

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1qPmJmkNm1sUDFIuEROc23ly52NrnFGDB4pMk48mIXhY