Monday, June 1, 2015

Shiloh


We were really wondering what a gristmill was, so we watched this video in class today and talked about it in social studies class!



Noticing the dialect used in the book is different than how we're used to people talking?  Here's a short video of exploring Appalachian English.


Thursday, May 28, 2015

Earth Day Ray!

One of my students took our Earth Day writing assignment to the NEXT LEVEL and recorded his own music video and posted it to YouTube!
 

Monday, August 25, 2014

Our Blog is Up and Running!

Currently, our blog is acting as an internet portal for your teacher to organize and direct you to helpful online resources. 
Start out by visit the content area links on the sidebar to the right!

To access my entire welcome back letter, click on "Curriculum Updates" under the "Content Area Blogs" on the right-hand sidebar.


Love to read?  Scholastic (www.scholastic.com) is a wonderful resource for families.  If you are searching for a great read aloud, independent read, or information on ways to support your reader at home this site is the place to visit. When you visit the website, select the parent link to sign up for Scholastic's parent newsletter.  If you would like to order books our classroom code is: 

Dance Your Way to Speedy Typing!!

Mrs. Perry has searched extensively trying to find a great site to help her students become better typers. She thinks her search is over. This site is awesome!! Try out BBC's School's Dance Mat Typing and tell her what you think! Rock your way to becoming an amazing typing star!! Start at the very beginning. DO NOT SKIP AHEAD! Repeat each level until you can do it without making ONE mistake and without LOOKING AT THE KEYBOARD! This is how Mrs. Perry is able to type so quickly. You'll be a super speedy typer too if you practice, practice, practice!


Remember, all projects and final drafts have some required typing component. This means that you have to type it (not your parents, not your best friend, not a sibling, YOU!). After all, you will have a limited time to type assignments here at school, and a limited time to complete Science MSA on the computer. The more practicing you do the better typer you will be so, it is very important that you start practicing your typing skills at home to help you meet this expectation.

(Psst!  It's a secret, but you'll have fun doing your typing homework. Shhhh! Don't tell your parents that it's FUN! Tell them that it is your ULTRA-IMPORTANT HOMEWORK!)

Oh!  And there is some really way cool music on this site as well, so be sure to have your speakers on if you have them!