This book is about a mouse who's a dentist. Dr. Desoto outsmarts a fox who tries to eat him. So Dr. Desoto doesn't get eaten.
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Dr. DeSoto by William Stieg
This book is about a mouse who's a dentist. Dr. Desoto outsmarts a fox who tries to eat him. So Dr. Desoto doesn't get eaten.
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is titled "Dr. DeSoto" because that is the mouse's name in the book.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodsen
This book is about a chain of black women fighting for freedom. It keeps going and going till it finally got to the author's daughter. Her great, great, great, great grandma started it as a slave and it kept going on.
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Show Way by Jacqueline Woodsen
This book is about a chain of black women fighting for freedom. It keeps going and going till it finally got to the author's daughter. Her great, great, great, great grandma started it as a slave and it kept going on.
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It is given the title "Show Way" becuase they pass down a quilt called Show way.
4 stars - it was a great book
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
The book begins when Leigh writes a letter to Boyt Henshaw. The first time he writes a letter is when he's in 4th grade, and his parents are together. Through the book he keeps writing more letters, but his parents get divorced. Because his parents are divorced he doesn't see his dad very much. Finally at the end he sees his dad, and is sad, bue he doesn't cry.
I think "Dear Mr. Henshaw" was given its name because on about every page the letter is named to Boyt Henshaw.
4 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think "Dear Mr. Henshaw" was given its name because on about every page the letter is named to Boyt Henshaw.
4 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Friday, November 18, 2011
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Newbery Honor
A boy named Roy moves from Montana to Florida and gets a friend at his new school. His friend, named Beatrice, has a stepbrother that is trying to stop a pancake company from destroying some owls' homes. Roy joins the fight and in the end, they make a difference and stop the pancake company.
I think this book was given this title because it's about owls.
3 stars
Joshua H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
A boy named Roy moves from Montana to Florida and gets a friend at his new school. His friend, named Beatrice, has a stepbrother that is trying to stop a pancake company from destroying some owls' homes. Roy joins the fight and in the end, they make a difference and stop the pancake company.
I think this book was given this title because it's about owls.
3 stars
Joshua H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Charlotte's Webb by E. B. White
This book is about a pig who almost got killed, but a girl saved her. One day he goes to the girl's uncle's farm and meets a spider. The spider named Charlotte saved Wilbur, the pig's life by writing in her web and Wilbur was saved.
I think this book was given this title because Charlotte uses her web to save Wilbur.
4 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because Charlotte uses her web to save Wilbur.
4 stars
by Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
William Blake's Inn by Nancy Willard
This book is about a man named William Blake. He owns an inn with dragons that bake your bread, angels that make your bed, and a rabbit that shows you a room to stay in. William Blake was a poet so he wrote all the poems in the book. Hope you enjoy it!
I think this book was given this title because it's about William Blake and his inn.
2 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012.
I think this book was given this title because it's about William Blake and his inn.
2 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012.
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Newbery Medal
Some people go into the Westing house for a bet and soon tried to find who killed Mr. Westing. They went through alot of things to figure it out to maybe become a millionare.
I think this book was given this title because the people are basically playing a game.
2 stars
Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Some people go into the Westing house for a bet and soon tried to find who killed Mr. Westing. They went through alot of things to figure it out to maybe become a millionare.
I think this book was given this title because the people are basically playing a game.
2 stars
Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Newbery Medal
It's about this boy who writes letters to his favorite person. Mr. Henshaw writes letters back and the boy gets mad. However, he keeps writing to Mr. Henshaw.
I think this book was given this title because the boy writes letters to Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It's about this boy who writes letters to his favorite person. Mr. Henshaw writes letters back and the boy gets mad. However, he keeps writing to Mr. Henshaw.
I think this book was given this title because the boy writes letters to Mr. Henshaw.
3 stars
by Brooke P., 5th grade, 2011-2012
My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett
Newbery Honor
This book is about a boy who goes to save a dragon. One day the dragon fell from the sky. The animal's baby decided to keep it to use it to get people across the island, but the dragon didn't like it. So the boy decided to save it.
I think this book was given this title because the father of the boy telling the story kept it.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
This book is about a boy who goes to save a dragon. One day the dragon fell from the sky. The animal's baby decided to keep it to use it to get people across the island, but the dragon didn't like it. So the boy decided to save it.
I think this book was given this title because the father of the boy telling the story kept it.
3 stars
Emily H., 5th grade, 2011-2012
26 Fairmount Avenue by Tomie De Paula
Newbery Honor
It's about a family that is building anew house and it goes through some tough weather. Then eventually they moved in and the little boy was so surprised and happy to be in his new house on 26 Fairmount Avenue.
I think this book was given this title because that's the address of the family's new house.
4 stars
Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012
It's about a family that is building anew house and it goes through some tough weather. Then eventually they moved in and the little boy was so surprised and happy to be in his new house on 26 Fairmount Avenue.
I think this book was given this title because that's the address of the family's new house.
4 stars
Brette T., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Hatchet by Gary Paulsen
Newbery Honor
Brian's plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. He's left alone with a hatchet. He's alone to survive for 54 days. Then a trapper rescues him.
I think this book was given this title because Brian was left with only a hatchet.
4 stars
Gabriel B., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Brian's plane crashes in the Canadian wilderness. He's left alone with a hatchet. He's alone to survive for 54 days. Then a trapper rescues him.
I think this book was given this title because Brian was left with only a hatchet.
4 stars
Gabriel B., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Annie and the Old One by Miles
Newbery Honor
This book is about a girl named Annie and a grandmother. The grandmother says she will die when the quilt is finished. Annie does everything she can to slow down the quilt.
I think this book was given this title because Annie tries to help the old one.
3 stars
Ryan U., 5th grade, 2011-2012
This book is about a girl named Annie and a grandmother. The grandmother says she will die when the quilt is finished. Annie does everything she can to slow down the quilt.
I think this book was given this title because Annie tries to help the old one.
3 stars
Ryan U., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Annie and the Old One by Miles
Newbery Honor
Annie has a great life in the dessert but her grandmother will die soon. The grandmother says she will die when her mother finishes weaving a new rug. So Annie does everything she can to stop her mother but one night her grandmother catches her. She says it will not help.
I think this book was given this title because her grandmother is old and Annie gets along with her.
3 stars
Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012
Annie has a great life in the dessert but her grandmother will die soon. The grandmother says she will die when her mother finishes weaving a new rug. So Annie does everything she can to stop her mother but one night her grandmother catches her. She says it will not help.
I think this book was given this title because her grandmother is old and Annie gets along with her.
3 stars
Aaron C., 5th grade, 2011-2012
The Defenders by Ann McGovern
"The Defenders" is a book about facts about Native Americans. The book is a chapter book. Attacked was about what they did to Indians.
I think this book was given this title because it is about defenders.
3 stars
Kamren H., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because it is about defenders.
3 stars
Kamren H., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
In the beginning of the book a little old lady asks her husband to go get a cat so he does. There is only one problem, he accidently brings home millions of cats instead of just one cat. So, in order to choose one they ask who is the most beautiful, and all the cats except one cat say, "yes!" When it's all over th one cat who didn't say he was the best lived and ended up being their cat.
I think this book was given this title because a man brings home millions of cats instead of just one.
3 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
I think this book was given this title because a man brings home millions of cats instead of just one.
3 stars
by Kate A., 4th grade, 2011-2012
Monday, November 7, 2011
The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
Directions: Click on "Comments" below and do the following: First... Write 3-5 COMPLETE sentences that summarize "The Sign of the Beaver." Second... Write one complete sentence about why you think the book is titled "The Sign of the Beaver." Third... Rate the book (1 star=didn't like it; 2 stars=ok; 3 stars=good; 4 stars=great) Finally... Type your FIRST NAME and the INITIAL of your LAST Name. ex. By Lori D. To submit, choose ANONYMOUS under User ID. Comments created by Ms. Lacson's 5th grade class, 2011-2012 Lauren B. Grayson B. Hayden C. Abby C. Carson C. Carson D Matthew D Clay D. Emily G. Joshua H. Katelyn L. Jacob M. Cassie N. Sarah P. Devyn R. Nicholas R. Sarah S. Macie S. Amberly S. Sophie W. Olivia C. Paul B. Sarah C. Aaron C. Andrew D. Reece E. Alyssa G. Emily H. Lilyan H. Cash K. Hayden K. Jack M. Lauren M. Mason M. Erin R. Jacob R. Jordan S. Addison S. madeline S. Emily S. Tori SJG. Brette T. Stephanie V. Karim M. Ashyln B. Gabriel B. Tyler C. Christopher C. Paige C. Hannah E. Bennett F. Chloe F. Andrew G. Olivia L. Natalie N. Macy P. Brooke P. Collin R. Roberto S. Taylor S. Ryan U. Devin W. Sierra W. Lynsee W. Sydney Y.
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Millions of Cats by Wanda Gag
This book is about an old couple. They had a very nice house. They couldn't be happy because they were lonely. The old woman wanted a cat so one day the old man set out to find a cat. He climbed over a hill and found bunches of cats. He kept finding ones he liked so he took them all. He took millions of cat's home. The old woman saw how many there were and said they could keep only one. After that the cats randomly disappeared.
This book was given this title because the man found millions of cats.
3 stars
by Summer F., 6th grade, 2011-2012
This book was given this title because the man found millions of cats.
3 stars
by Summer F., 6th grade, 2011-2012
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