As soon as my friend Mrs. Kennedy heard it was spelling week at writing camp, she knew just what to teach. Here is a note from Mrs. Kennedy and her teaching video. Hi Writers, I thought of the writers I know and the tools they use to check their spelling as they are writing. Do you… Continue reading Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 21
Month: April 2020
Pokko and the Drum, Matthew Forsythe
Hi Readers, My friend, Mrs. Ryan, introduced me to a new story. Click below to listen to her read it aloud. I love this book. What do you think? https://youtu.be/MCvwwK5WhtQ HAPPY READING!
Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 20
Hi Writers, I bet you are wondering why Hoppy is shaking his head in the photo. I'll let Hoppy tell you the whole story in the video. Today we learn another strategy to help us find our spelling errors. This one might feel a little funny when you first try it. I can't wait to… Continue reading Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 20
Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 19
Hi Writers, Ranger is cheering because it's spelling week at writing camp. Let's begin! https://youtu.be/3icgiMPEHSI A big THANK YOU to Delilah, Leo, Izzy, Jaxton, Juliette, Laynie and all the other kids who shared their writing with me. Writers - you can go to the Padlet board to learn from these writers. HAPPY WRITING!
Eventown by Corey Ann Haydu
*I would like to use this post to thank all the authors and publishers who have stepped up and allowed teachers to read their books online during this unprecedented time...We appreciate you! Teacher's Story: I leave school on a Friday, having started the first few chapters of Eventown, by Corey Ann Haydu. On Saturday, I discover that… Continue reading Eventown by Corey Ann Haydu
Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 18
Hi Writers, Today Hoppy will show you a command he has been practicing and we look talk about questions to ask yourself as you revised. https://youtu.be/VR33QJPFS1E Thanks for adding your writing to our Padlet Board. HAPPY WRITING!
Don’t Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2AjM5bekCjY Hello Friends. I trust that all of our homeschoolers and students are well. As we continue to fill our days with the best reading, writing, and drawing adventures, I thought I’d share this one with you; “Don’t Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table”. This tale was written and illustrated by Vanessa Brantley Newton. Auntie… Continue reading Don’t Let Auntie Mabel Bless the Table
Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 17
Hoppy had a rough day. Hi Writers, Hoppy wants to tell you about the mistake he made and I will teach you another way to revise your writing. https://youtu.be/MOFl16gUwFs Thanks for adding your writing to our Padlet Board. HAPPY WRITING!
Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 16
Hi Writers, I just watched Kate DiCamillo's writing lesson and I thought it was perfect for all of you. Here are Hoppy and Ranger to tell you a bit about it. https://youtu.be/NFR36Uaz-FQ https://youtu.be/oCPRdZ7R3RM I can’t wait to see what you make today. If you want to share your writing, please add it to our Padlet Board.… Continue reading Writing Camp with Hoppy and Ranger: Session 16
I Am A Wolf By Kelly Leigh Miller
This post is a collaboration with Mrs. Cristan's 2nd grade students. I am a Wolf by Kelly Leigh Miller is the story of Wolf. The dog acts like a tough guy but he really just wants to be loved. This is his story of how he gets to a dog shelter and what happens to… Continue reading I Am A Wolf By Kelly Leigh Miller