Authors...TAKE TWO!

Laura Seeger's Writer's Notebook! Just like ours!

We have had the privilege of meeting and listening to two fantastic authors!

Katherine Applegate is a Newbery Award winner for The One and Only Ivan and Laura Vaccaro Seeger is a 2- time Caldecott Honor Winner for Green and First the Egg.

Write about two things that you learned, thought was interesting, or stood out in your mind from each author.  

How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor

Georgina has a plan to steal a dog for the reward money. She wants the reward money so that her mom can afford to rent an apartment again.

She plans to do something bad to do something good. Do you think that it is ever okay to do a bad thing so that you can do something good? If you were in Georgina's shoes, what would you do?
How do you think living in a car is hurting Georgina?

Grateful Hearts!

During the movie we viewed at assembly, the teacher asked her students to write about the things for which they are thankful. Let's try it ourselves. I am sure that we will do a better job!

I'll start...

George Illustrates!

George read the book Wonder by R.J. Palacio. He illustrated a character named Jack.

Please share a specific compliment with George about his great work!

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 people got their name 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.

Kinkaid LS Databases!

Enjoy Kids Info Bits at home!

Kids Info Bits!

Leaving Home

Ivan sees the large Ivan-sized box.

He realizes that even in a bad situation there are some good things. Please share your thoughts on this true statement. You could write about the things Ivan will miss. You could share your personal connections to this idea.

Let's have an interesting conversation. I will start!