Ms. Bates Class

Fifth Grade Teacher, ELA/SS/Science

Monday, February 9, 2009

The Boy in the Striped Pajamas

Have you read The Boy in the Striped Pajamas yet? What is your favorite part of that book? Why do you think the author wrote it? Do you think he achieved his goal?

Saturday, February 7, 2009

Suggestion Box

Class, I would like for us to have an ongoing discussion for topics we are going over in class. What other suggestions do you have for this site?

What are you reading?

Thursday, October 16, 2008

Election Process

http://bensguide.gpo.gov/3-5/election/index.html
Here is a website that gives a bit of information about the election process. Check it out and tell me what you think.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Election Posts

Start watching and reading about the election. We need to determine where the candidates stand on the important issues. What issues are important to you?

The Princess and the Pigsty

How many of you have figured out the ending for Princess and the Pigsty? I can't wait to hear what inferences you have made. BK + TC = I

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Renaissance Website

A found a great website with all sorts of information on the Renaissance. Check it out! http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/ Thanks A!