In reading The Unsinkable Wreck of the R.M.S. this week, sometimes illustrations are meant to make readers feel certain things.  What emotions do you feel as you read this selection? (You may want to use your writing binder)

What color do you think of when you are happy?  Why is that a happy color?   What makes you Happy?(Hint.. think of those juicy-color words in our binder)

The Amazing Reading Race!

The Amazing Reading Race is starting soon!!
 Grab your passport and a good book and GO!!
Where will you visit first? North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, or Antarctica?  Please remember to get a stamp in your passport you  must: Read the book, Pass the AR computer test, and write a summary.  Remember to read the correct genre!  For you summary, follow the plot structure we practiced.  Secret Prizes await you!       Happy Trails, Love Mrs. Underwood

We are reading Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor.

Stacey, Cassie, and their brothers purposely damage the school bus.  They are furious because of all the times the driver embarrassed them.  Were they justified? Is it ever justifiable to purposely ruin other people's property? 
Post your thoughts/opinions on this......
(Justified: to have good reason)

5.  Next week we will be reading The Stormi Giovanni Club (a play)  If you know how it feels to move to a new area, or to a new school please share your thoughts with us.  How did you adapt?  How did you feel? 

4. What is the BEST thing you like about Mrs. U's class?

3. Using your writing binder as a guide, what writing lesson was your favorite and why?