In the novel we are reading, Dear Mr. Henshaw, the main character, Leigh Botts, has several things he wants: His dad to come back, his dog to come back, and to find out who is stealing his lunch. At the … Continue reading →

Today, from Mr. Heredia, we learned about many different types of engineers. Some work with electricity, some work with machines, and some work with chemicals. Some build bridges and roads, some build airplanes, some make cars, and some make medicine. If it was … Continue reading →

  Fifty years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King told America and the world about his dream of equality for all people. His brilliant “I Have a Dream” speech is one of the most famous speeches of all time. As … Continue reading →

Because of Winn Dixie, Chapter 13 Response Up to this point in the novel, we learn that Opal has no friends her own age. In chapter thirteen, Dunlap Dewberry, the older brother, both teases Opal and is kind to her. … Continue reading →

In literature (and sometimes in life), dreams are often glimpses into the future and hints about things that the main character is going through.  Just as in life, dreams in literature are often communicated to us through symbols and pictures. Interpreting … Continue reading →

Yesterday we learned a bit more about electricity, with the help of playdoh! What did you learn about electricity in this lesson? Some things to think about: What was the difference between the red and the green dough? How were … Continue reading →

For the last few weeks in the computer lab, we have learned information about finding credible sources on the internet. We have learned how search engines work, how to use effective search techniques, and how to identify credible sources. Please share your thoughts … Continue reading →

Our class is trying out a new way of teaching/learning math: we learn the lesson at home, and do “homework” at school. This is a teaching model called a “flipped” classroom. Students watch videos on YouTube at home that contain … Continue reading →

In chapter three, there are some hints that the boy will have to take over the role as the man of the house. There is also some evidence that the boy will not be able to fill this role. Take … Continue reading →

The family in Sounder is running out of the most basic resources: food and money are scarce. They eat corn mush for supper; there is no meat to eat. One morning, though, the boy wakes up to the smell of … Continue reading →