Character Traits

The students have been working cooperatively in book clubs to identify character traits for the main character in each text.  They thoroughly enjoyed their final project, a life sized version of that character.  Students worked to identify the traits based upon each character's thoughts, words and actions.

Jake - Help, I'm Trapped in the First Day of Summer Camp by Todd Strasser

Henry - Chocolate Fever by Robert Kimmel Smith

Ralph - Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary

Socks - Socks by Beverly Cleary

Science Fair

The students did a fantastic job presenting to families last night and to students this morning.  We received many compliments from visitors about how interesting the projects were.  I was very proud of the students.

Author Visit - Jeff Kinney

How lucky we were to receive a visit from the author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, Jeff Kinney.  The students were completely mesmerized by his presentation.  He spoke to the children about his upcoming book project, taught them a bit about the art of cartoon creation and answered  questions from the audience.