Unfortunately, I didn't find time to introduce my blog to the class until now! And now, we have finished the book. :( I wish we would have had the opportunity to discuss the book more in my blog.

I guess it's not too late! Go ahead and tell me what you think. Did you love the book? Did it inspire you? Did you learn anything from it? Do you have any questions?

Let me know what you are thinking!

We have finally begun reading A Long Walk to Water. I have been looking forward to this moment since I first read the book last spring. 
We are finished with chapters 1 - 5 and so far have learned about 11-year-old, hard-working Nya, who walks for hours every day to get water for her family. We have also learned about 11-year-old, hopeful Salva. Salva's story takes place in 1985. He became separated from his family and is walking across southern Sudan, hoping to find them as he walks. 

When we left off in chapter 5, Salva had heard someone call his name. At the end of the chapter it said, "Salva turned. His mouth fell open in amazement, but he could not speak."

Who do you think it is? 

Well, summer is here and I am excited to get back to my blog! Great news - I will be moving back to teaching Language Arts after a year of teaching 6th grade Social Studies. While I loved trying something new and learned TONS about world religions and ancient civilizations, I am bursting with reading and writing ideas to try out with my 6th graders. I am spending a lot of time reading, writing, and researching and can't wait to put my ideas into practice.

My latest great find in the reading department is THE JULIAN CHAPTER: A WONDER STORY. If you read WONDER, this is a must-read! I am not very far into it yet, since I just started today, but I am already hooked. It is interesting to see Julian's point of view.

Stay tuned for more reading fun!

The Cay

The Cay

This is Noah's book trailer. Great job!

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle book trailer

The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle book trailer

This is a great book trailer made by Monroe. Check it out!

Wonder by R J Palacio

Wonder by R J Palacio

I love this book! Watch the trailer by Eleanor and Courtney.

Number the Stars book trailer by Grace Holaday

Number the Stars book trailer by Grace Holaday

Another one of the favorites.