Archive for November, 2008

Have fun studying your spelling words!

Friday, November 21st, 2008

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Visit www.spellingcity.com

Enter your spelling words each week and play games, study, and take practice tests.

This site is free and easy to use.

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Sign up to enter our fifth grade spelling bee which will be held on January 14th.

Turn in your permission slips to Ms. B. if interested and start studying!

What genre are you reading today?

Friday, November 21st, 2008

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Check out this site to learn more about all the different genres.

www.booknutsreadingclub.com/genrelist.html

Try a book in the nonfiction genre today.

So many places to explore, people to meet,  facts to learn, animals to research, science to experiment, oh my, where do I begin?

What is your favorite nonfiction book?

Authors of the Month

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008

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Are you looking for a good series for middle- age kids?

Check out  some of Sarah Weeks’ books. She has a wide range of best selling books of various book levels.

 Meet Sarah Weeks

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 View her site for more information. www.sarahweeks.com

Mike Lupica

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Do you like sport books?

Then you will love Mike Lupica’s books.

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Take a look at his site. http://www.mikelupicabooks.com/index.html

Give Thanks!

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

pumpkins.jpg It’s time to give thanks. What are you most thankful for? Count your blessings:)