NEW Fiction Unit!!!

Main characters always struggle with a problem. The best problems are not easily solved and many times lead to other problems!

Some common problems in books that we read are...

• loneliness (Opal in Because of Winn-Dixie)
• homelessness (Georgina in How to Steal a Dog)
• a big fear (Ricky in A Dog Called Kitty)

Please share your main character's big problem.

Perimeter and Area in the REAL WORLD

Can you think of a real world example when someone would need to know the perimeter of a shape?
Can you think of a real world example when someone would need to know the area of a space?
Hmmmm.....
Think of a job that would use these skills!

Shawnee Sharing!

These nomadic Native Americans roamed the forests with other Eastern Woodland tribes. They certainly had troubling times with Europeans like the other tribes!
Please share some fascinating facts that you have learned so far.

Hopi Happenings!

The Hopi get their from a word that means "peaceful people". Hmmm...very interesting and quite a contrast to our Comanche tribe!
Please share interesting information from your research so far.

Shoshone Shout Out!

The People of the Great Basin survived in smaller groups in desert-like conditions! They were tough and clever people.
Please share some of the facts that you have learned already!

Comanche Conversation!

The Lords of the Plains were highly skilled horsemen and expert hunters! They ruled the plains!
Please share what you have learned so far in your research.

The White Eyed Ghost by Harrison

podcast

Enjoy Harrison's fiction story!

Please share a favorite part, a memorable line or any other compliment! Harrison would love your feedback!

Skype Call with Barbara O'Connor

We had a wonderful conversation with Barbara O'Connor the author of How to Steal a Dog!!!
We discussed questions from the book and about the writing process.
Share the most interesting things that you learned from Mrs. O'Connor!

What did you enjoy most about our experience?