"Death is just another path. One that we all must take." -JRR Tolkien

Hey guys,

      The quote I used as the title for this post can be found in my all time favorite piece of 20th century literature.  Today I am not with you because I am mourning the loss of my Nana (Grandma).  She passed away last Thursday at 3:30 in the afternoon.  But enough about all that, let's get down to brass tax.

      I have a few notes for each rotation:

Rotation 1 Group 3...  The Alex Rider group should have Bjorn back in the ranks today.  So that means you boys need to start cracking on your Beyond the Book project  The Lost Hero group should also continue to work on your Beyond the Book project as well.  Please have a date to present decided for my next meeting with you.  The Dear Dumb Diary girls have decided to disband so please select another text or read your own self-slected text during independent reading today.  All other groups must finish their completion calendars and use the time in class to continue to read their book club books. 

Rotation 2 Group 2...  Nolan, Bryce W., and Eddie, you three should be deciding what kind of a Beyond the Book project you would like to do.  The rest of the groups please finish your completion calendars and use the rest of the time in class to continue to read your book club books. 

Rotation 3 Group 1...  NARNIA you all must be on task today.  If my memory serves me correctly we finished chapter 3 last week and we are now on chapter 4.  Get as far as you can in this chapter and don't forget to fill out your response sheets AS YOU READ.  (Stop, Think, and React to the text)  If you finish the chapter you may read more.  Fudge, Inkheart, and Fablehaven please help each other to finish our completion calendars.  Use the rest of the time in class to read your book club books. 

And now my young learners, I leave you with these photos of our totally gnarly field trip last week.  I had a blast with all of you.  Have fun reading and thinking with your guest teacher.

Yours Truly,

C

P.S.

Getting things done is not always what is most important. There is value in allowing others to learn, even if the task is not accomplished as quickly, efficiently or effectively." - R.D. Clyde

Take your time. Do your best and forget the rest.

I love how stoic these people were. 



Tecumseh, a great Native American leader.  THERE IS AN ENTIRE BRAINPOP ON THIS DUDE! 

http://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/famoushistoricalfigures/tecumseh/



My group if they existed during the cretaceous period.  Wicked!!



This photo brings back embarrassing memories of when I was 5.