Thursday, 12/17/15: Holiday time

Title:

I started on page ___.   I ended on page ___.

If you character celebrated a holiday, which one would it be ?  How would they celebrate the holiday? What kind of things would your character ask for as presents ? 

Please remember to write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Wednesday, 12/16/15: Your recommendation

1. Title: 

2. I read from page       to page      .

3. Write a paragraph describing why you would, or would not, recommend the book you         are reading to a friend. Mention one of the main characters in your answer.   Please remember to write FIVE grammatically correct sentences.

Tuesday, 12/15/15: Gods and Goddesses

1. Title: 

2. I read from page       to page      .
3. What god or goddess-like power would you give one of your main characters? How             would they use the power? 

Please remember to write five grammatically correct sentences.

Monday, 12/14/15: Poetry time !

• Title:

• I started on page ___.     I ended on page ___.

• Write a 4-5 line poem about your RAMS book. You can describe the general story of your book, or focus on what you recently read. 

Weekend 12/11-12/13: Summary

I started on page ____.      I ended on page ____.


Summarize or retell what happened in your book recently. Really focus on the most important people and events. Be sure to write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Thursday, 12/10/15: Least Favorite Character

Title:

  I started on page ____.        I ended on page ___.

 Who is your least favorite character? What is it about this character that makes you dislike them?

Please be sure to write  FIVE   grammatically correct sentences.

Wednesday, 12/9/15: Summary time

I started on page ____.      I ended on page ____.


We haven't done a summary of our books in a long time, so please do a summary tonight.  Please be sure to write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Tuesday, 12/8/15: The best thing that has happened so far.

I started on page ______.   I ended on page ____.


Please remember to answer in 5 GRAMMATICALLY correct sentences.


Since you have been reading your book, what is the best thing that has happened to you so far ?  When did it happen ?  Were you surprised that it happened ?   Did you tell a lot of your friends about it happening ?

Monday, 12/7/15: Tell them about your frog

Title:


I started on page ____.        I ended on page ____.


Please remember to write 5 grammatically correct sentences when you answer tonight's RAMS.


Choose your favorite character from your book.  Sit down with your character and explain about the frog dissection you did today in class.  Briefly explain to your character  the process you went through today.  What did you look at first ?  Where did you make your first cut ?  Did you work wit someone ?  If so, who did you work with ?  What organs did your find today ?

Friday, 12/4/15: Weekend Plans

Title:  _____________

I started on page ______.    I ended on page ________.

At least four of the characters from your book are coming home with you for the weekend.  Beginning with Friday night, what will you and your book friends do ?    Will everybody do the same activities together, or will some of them do something different ?   What will you have for dinner ?  Will you invite any school friends over this weekend to meet your book friends ?  How late will you stay up each night ?

Thursday, 12/3/15: How has your character changed?

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

3. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.


4. Pick a character in your book.  How has your character changed through out the story ?  has he/she gotten nicer? meaner ?  Has your character made new friends or enemies?

Wednesday, 12/2/15: What questions would you have ?

Title:


I started on page ____.     I ended on page _____.


Please remember to answer the RAMS below in complete sentences.

After your reading tonight, think of a few questions you would ask the author about what you read.  List your questions in your reply.

Tuesday, 12/1/15: If your character came to Howard:

Title: ___________


I started on page _____.           I ended on page ________.



If your main character in your book came to The Howard School for the day, how would they react ? What would you two do together ?  Who would you hang out with ?  What class do you think your character would enjoy the most ?

Monday, 11/30/15: If your book was made into a video game...

• Title:
• What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• Remember to capitalize as you write 5   grammatically correct sentences.
• Your name :-)
•  If your book was made into a video game what would it be like? Would this be a game you would want to play? How would you win the game?

Thursday, 11/19/15: Free time !!

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

3. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences. 

 If the main character of your book had free time, how would they spend it? What would they do, and who would they hang out with?

Wednesday, 11/18/15: A storm is coming ...

Title :


I started on page ___.     I ended on page ____.


Remember to answer your question in 5 grammatically correct sentences.


Pretend a big rain storm is coming your way tonight, and one of the main characters from your story is coming to spend the night with you.   What will you two do together as the rain comes down ?  What will you eat during the storm ?  Will you stay up late playing games ?  Will you build a fort shelter to hide out inside it ?  Who else will you let play with you and your character ?

Tuesday, 11/17/15: Compare characters....

Page you started on: __________  page you ended on: ___________

Title:

Describe one of your characters, and then compare that character to a member of your family.

Write    5      grammatically correct sentences.

Monday, 11/16/15: Listening with Understanding and Empathy

• Title:
• 
  
• What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• 
  
• Remember to capitalize as you write    5     grammatically correct sentences

• How does a character in your book use the Habit of Mind, "Listening with understanding and empathy?"

Weekend 11/13-11/15: Summary

1. Title:
2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
3. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
4. Your name :-)
5. Summarize or retell what has happened in your book recently. Really focus on the most important people and events.

Thursday, 11/12/15: The personality of one of your characters....

1. Title:

2. How many pages did you read ?

3.  Remember to capitalize as you write 5  grammatically correct sentences. 

  What do you admire about the personality of one of your characters?

Wednesday, 11/11/15: If you could read minds....

1. Title:

2. How many pages did you read today?  

Please be sure to write 5 grammatically correct sentences.


3. Pick one of the characters that you read about in your book today and pretend that they can read other peoples minds. Would this change what happened in the pages that you read? How? If it wouldn't change what happened, write about how it might change what happens next.

Tuesday, 11/10/15: Habits of Mind

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

3. Remember to capitalize as you write    5      grammatically correct sentences.

4.   Give examples of when a character used one or more Habits of Mind. (If you need a reminder, there is a Habit of Mind packet in the Reflection section of your blue binder.)

Monday, 11/9/15: Words, words, words...

1. Title: ____
2. I read from page ____ to page  ____ .
3. List three words that were hard for you to pronounce. Then, list two words that you were not sure of what they meant. How did you figure out what them meant?                                                             

Friday 11/6/15 - Sunday 11/8/15: Where would you go to dinner ?

Title:

I started on page ___.   I ended on page _____.

 Write   5    grammatically correct sentences to respond to the following question: Choose a character that you would like to take out to dinner. Where would you go to eat? What would each of you order? Would you order dessert? 

Thursday, 11/5/15: Compare 2 characters...

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

3. Remember to capitalize as you write 5 grammatically correct sentences.

4.  Compare a character in your book to a character in another book you have read. How are they alike or different? Does the character in your book remind you of anyone you know in real life?

Wednesday, 11/4/15: Summary time

Title: __________

I started on page ____.  I ended on page ___.


Please write 5 grammatically correct sentences when you answer your RAMS blog tonight.


Please summarize your book.  Who are the characters ?  What is going on in your book so far ?

Please use the following vocabulary words in your summary:


perplexed         fret           content          meek         obliged

Tuesday, 11/3/15: Locked in at Howard

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

3. Remember to capitalize as you write  5  grammatically correct sentences.

4.  Pretend one of your characters is locked in at The Howard School over night. Which character would you choose? How would she/he react? What would she/he do?

Monday, 11/2/15: Your favorite sentence...

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?  
3. Look back over what you read today and find a sentence that you really liked. Type the sentence here and explain what made it a great sentence.
4. Write 5  grammatically correct sentences. 

Friday, 10/30/15 - Sunday, 11/1/15 : Its Halloween !!!

Title:

What page did you start on ? ____  What page did you finish on ?  ___

Please write 5 grammatically correct sentences when you answer the following questions.


Pick a character from you book that you would like to go trick or treating with.  What costume would your character wear ?  What would be your character's favorite treat ?  Where would you go trick or treating, and how long would you trick or treat ?

Thursday, 10/29/15: Your Least Favorite Character

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?  
3. Who is your least favorite character? What is it about this character that makes you dislike them?
4. Answer using    5    grammatically correct sentences. 

Wednesday, 10/28/15: Do you like your book ?

1. Title: 
2. I read from page         to page         .
3. Write  5  grammatically correct sentences to respond to the following question:  Do you like the book you are reading? Would you recommend it to your friends if they asked you if they should read it? Include reasons in your answer.

Tuesday, 10/27/15: Your character comes to life...

1. Title: 
2. I read from page        to page       .
3. Write  5  grammatically correct sentences to respond to the following question: Pretend you could make one of the characters in your book come to life. What would you  plan to do with them this week ? Do you think they would want to return to their world within the story of the book, or hang with you longer?

Monday, 10/26/15: if your main character played a team sport....

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?___  
3. If your main character were to play a team sport, what would she/he/it play and why? 
4. Write 4-5  grammatically correct sentences. 
5. please include the vocabulary words for this week, which are:

fret     perplexed     content     obliged      meek

Friday - Sunday,10/23/15 - 10/25/15: What if a character came to visit this weekend?

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?  
3. One of your characters is coming to visit your house for  the weekend. Which character would come visit and what kinds of things would you do together while he or she is here?
4. Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences. Use RWG to help you edit your post :)

Thursday, 10/22/15: Using vocabulary words

Title:

I started on page __.   I ended on page __.

Please remember to write 5 grammatically correct sentences.  Watch your punctuation.

Use the following vocabulary words to describe your book:

hostile     genuine     scowl     incessant     lure

Wednesday, 10/21/15: Write a blurb

1.Title
2. Page # 
3. Write a blurb that a publisher could use for the back of your book. The word "blurb" means a description for a book or movie that is intended for promotional purposes. This is different than the words "synopsis" or "summary" which are meant to summarize the entire plot.
Example from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone: 

• Harry Potter has no idea how famous he is. That's because he's being raised by his miserable aunt and uncle who are terrified Harry will learn that he's really a wizard, just as his parents were. But everything changes when Harry is summoned to attend an infamous school for wizards, and he begins to discover some clues about his illustrious birthright. From the surprising way he is greeted by a lovable giant, to the unique curriculum and colorful faculty at his unusual school, Harry finds himself drawn deep inside a mystical world he never knew existed and closer to his own noble destiny.

4. Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

Tuesday, 10/20/15: If you had one wish...

• Title:
• What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
• Your name :-)
•  If the main character had one wish, what would it be? How would it change the book

Here is your challenge for this evening:  In your sentences, use the following vocabulary words:  meticulous       menacing       bellow         persevere      witty

Monday, 10/19/15: Describe in detail ...

• Title:
• What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
• Describe, in detail, a main character in your book. What do they look like? How old are they? What do they like to do?

Weekend, 10/16/15-10/18/15: If your character had free time ...

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
3. Your name :-)
4. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.  If the main character of your book had free time, how would they spend it? What would they do, and who would they hang out with?

Thursday, 10/15/15: I predict....

1. Title:
2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
3. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
4. Based on what you have read so far, what do you think will happen in the next 30 pages of your book.

Wednesday, 10/14/15: You remind me of ...

1. Title:
2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
3. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
4. Your name :-)
5. Pick a character in your book that reminds you of a friend, family member, or classmate? Explain why and give details.

Tuesday, 10/13/15: Similarities and Differences

• How many pages did you read today?___  
• How are you similar to one of your main characters? How are you different than one of your main characters?
• Write 4-5  grammatically correct sentences.

Weekend 10/09 - 10/12: Ask the Author

Title:

Page I started on: ____   page I ended on: ___


Write 4 or 5 grammatically correct sentences with a capital at the beginning of the sentences, and punctuation at the end. 

If you could ask the author of your book some questions, what questions would you ask? How do you think the author would respond?

Thursday, 10/8/15: Summary of your book so far...

Title:

Page I started on: ____   page I ended on: ___


Please be sure to write 4 or 5 grammatically correct sentences, capitals at the beginning of the sentences, commas where needed, punctuation at the end of the sentence.


Please write a summary of your book so far. Challenge yourself to write a few sentences more than you normally write.

Wednesday, 10/7/15: What if your character had a conference....

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?  
3. Think about what you read today. If one of your characters had a conference last week, what would he/she say about his/her strengths and struggles?
4. Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences. 

Challenge yourself:  Use the following words in your blog:  empathy,    innovate ,    persist

Tuesday, 10/6/15 Describe a character in your book....

Title:

I started on page _____.   I ended on page _______

Please remember to write 4 or 5 grammatically correct sentences.  

Please describe a character in your book.  Give as much detail as you can.  Is your character tall or short ?  Is your character a boy or  girl ?  How old are they ?

Monday, 10/5/15: If your main character had one wish....

1. Title:

2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
3. Your name :-)
4. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.  If the main character of your book had free time, how would they spend it? What would they do, and who would they hang out with?

Weekend 10/02 - 10/04: Weekend Adventure

Title:

I started on page: ___    I ended on page:  ___


If you could go on a weekend adventure with your main character, where would you go?  What would you do?  Why would you do that?

Remember to write 4 to 5 grammatically correct sentences.  Make sure to capitalize your first words of each sentence, and remember to use punctuation as needed.

Thursday, 10/1/15: Using your vocabulary words..

What page did you start on ? _____  What page did you end on ? _______

Please remember to write 4 or 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Please give a summary of the book you are reading right now.  Please use AT LEAST 2 of your vocabulary words in your summary.  Here are your vocabulary words:

 incessant ,  genuine ,   hostile,   scowl ,   lure.


Special challenge:  Try to use ALL 5 of your vocabulary words in your summary.

Wednesday, 9/30/15: You remind me of..

1. Title:
2. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
3. Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
4. Your name :-)
5. Pick a character in your book that reminds you of a friend, family member, or classmate? Explain why and give details.

Tuesday, 9/29/15 How has your character changed....

 Title:  

1. What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

2.Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

3.  If you have read at least half of your book, how has the main character changed throughout the story? If you are just starting your book, how to you expect your character to change?

Monday, 9/28/15: Which character would come visit...

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?  
3. One of your characters is coming to visit your house for 4 days. Which character would come visit and what kinds of things would you do together while he or she is here?
4. Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences. Use RWG to help you edit your post :)

Weekend 9/25/15 - 9/27/15: One Wish

What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___

 Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
 Your name :-)

If a character was granted one wish, what would the wish be?

Thursday, 9/24/15 : If you could take your character on vacation...

Title:

I started on page:       I ended on page:

If you could take you main character on vacation, where would you go ?   Why would you go there?  What would you do ?  Please write 4 to 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Wednesday, 9/23/15: Summary

Title:

Page your started on :       Page you ended on:


Summarize the book you are reading.  A summary is a brief description of what is going on in your book.  Please remember to write 4 to 5 grammatically correct sentences.

Tuesday, 9/22/15: Compare your character to ...

Page you started on: __________  page you ended on: ___________

Title:

Describe one of your characters, and then compare that character to a member of your family.

Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

Courtesy of Jack Whitaker

Monday, 9/21/15: If your character played a team sport....

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?___  
3. If your main character were to play a team sport, what would she/he/it play and why? 
4. Write 4-5  grammatically correct sentences. 

Monday, 9/14/15: If you could step into your book...

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?  
3. What is the first thing you would do if you could step into your book?
4. Write 4-5  grammatically correct sentences. Use RWG to help you edit your post :)

9/11/15 - 9/13/15: If you could ask your author...

1. Title:
2. How many pages did you read today?___  
3. Think about what you read today. If you could ask your author questions about your reading, what would you ask. Why would you ask these questions?
4. Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

Thursday, 9/10/15: If your character came to Howard...

• Title
  What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
• If you could bring one of the characters in your book to school with you, who would you bring? What would the day be like for you and the character?

Wednesday, 9/9/15: Similarities and Differences

•  How many pages did you read today?___  
• How are you similar to one of your main characters? How are you different than one of your main characters?
• Write 4-5  grammatically correct sentences.

Tuesday, 9/8: Connections

1. Title 
2. How many pages did you read today?___  
3. What connections are there between the book and your life?
4. Write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.

Weekend 9/4 - 9/6: If a character had one wish...

• Title:
• What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
• Your name :-)
•  If the main character had one wish, what would it be? How would it change the book?

Thursday 9/3: Habits of Mind

• Title:
• What page number did you start on?___ What page number did you end with?___
• Remember to capitalize as you write 4-5 grammatically correct sentences.
• Your name :-)
• Give an example of when your character used a habit of mind to get out of a tough situation or to solve a problem. Look in your reflection tab of your blue binder if you have trouble remembering the Habits of Mind.