Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Three Step Word Problems

How can you use what you know about solving addition problems to complete a three step word problem?

On Tuesday, Amanda had 178 marbles in her jar. Her dad gave her 97 more. On Saturday, Amanda went to the store and bought a bag of 170 marbles. How many marbles does she have now?

Monday, September 13, 2010

Character Development

Ever wonder why an author chose to use a specific character? Understanding who a character is and their importance in a story is key to comprehending the text. Click on the link Dona Flor to get to know her a bit better.

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Prediction Reading Strategy

As a group, come up with one prediction about the book up front. Don't forget to look at the front cover, back cover, read the first page, and do a picture walk.