Is it an AR book?

If you're not sure whether you can take an AR test on a book that you're interested in, be sure to check out AR Book Finder.  You can't take the AR test at home but you can research your book's level and point value from anywhere you can access the Internet. 

Homework Test...

This was last night's homework.  Try to download it then add a comment letting me know whether or not it worked. 

The Most Thankful Thing

Next week we get to take two days off from school/work.  But... why??  While the history of Thanksgiving is filled with tragedy (think: Native Americans losing life, land, liberty), there is still a deep tradition here that we should remember: being thankful. 

For what are you thankful?  Make a list of a few things for which you are thankful but end it as author Lisa McCourt did, share your most thankful thing.

Geography: Map Games

Looking for a fun way to practice for your next map quiz?  Check out these map games!

Literary Elements

As we begin our first book clubs and grow as readers, it will be important for you to understand what the different literary elements and devices are.  Here are some links to help get you started:

Kim's Korner: Literary Elements and Devices - Click each element/device for more information. 

Middle School Reading Literary Terms

Goal Setting

We have all set academic goals for the year. 

• Which goal do you think will be the most difficult for you to achieve?  Are there people who you are hoping will help you to achieve your goals? 
• What is a goal that you have accomplished in the past?  What led to your success?

Book Recommends

This is your chance to weigh in on some of the best and worst books.  Imagine that you are reviewing a book for a local bookstore.  What would you say about the book to make readers interested in reading the book or to stay away from it?

Write your book recommendations (or stay-away-froms) here!