Great writers paint the setting...

In A Year Down Yonder, Richard Peck does an amazing job of showing the setting to the reader!!!

For example...

We had a stretch of perfect weather, here in the healthiest climate in Illinois. Little red bushes showed down in Grandma's strawberry plants. The hollyhocks were every color. Trees leafed out overnight, and the streets were like tunnels with bright countryside at either end. One magic morning the whole town was scented with lilac.

Let's experiment with showing the setting to the reader!

Grandparent's Day!

The show was a huge success!!! I especially loved the Texas history and the dancing.
What was your favorite part of the performance?

Thanksgiving Thoughts!

I am so grateful for all the wonderful things in my life. I am especially thankful for each of my students!!! Each of you brings something very special to our classroom and our lives! I am also so grateful for Kinkaid. Our school is beautiful and filled with so many computers and fantastic books!
Please share some things that you are thankful for!

Ethan's Piano Competition!!!

Finally, we are ready for you to enjoy Ethan's wonderful piano performance. Please enjoy and give Ethan you compliments!

Your ears are in for a treat!!!

Like Tim Green shared...hard work plus talent equals great results!!

Ethan's Competition

Tim Green, Author and Former Altanta Falcons Player

Mr. Green has a simple, powerful message for all of us!

Character is #1.
School is #2.
Following a special passion that involves talent, hard work and luck...is #3. But, still go for it!!!

Share your comment about his message and his books!

Tim Tingle, Choctaw Guest!

Tim Tingle had many things to say about what it is REALLY like to be an American Indian!

Share some of your thoughts about his visit.

Idea Central - Writer's Workshop

Do you need ideas for free writing? This is the place to be!
Help your friends by sharing interesting free writing ideas!
What would you like to READ about?

We LOVE third grade!

Share with your friends and teacher what you are enjoying about third grade so far.
Please, please be specific and give plenty of details about what you like and why you like it!!!