Hello Mrs. Thompson's class!

Hello!
I have heard what a great group of students you are! We are in Heard County and I am the media specialist at our school. I updated the survey. Please vote on the kind of books you like. That will help me when I make an order for more books!
You may click on the comments on the Pompeii books to see what our students found while researching this interesting subject. If you want to comment here, click on the comments and let me hear from you.

BTW, Mrs. Thompson... I think your students deserve a marble for learning about blogs! So, add one to the jar from me.
:-)

Bodies from the Ash

Bodies from the Ash : Life and Death in Ancient Pompeii by James M. Deem. This book is located in non-fiction, 937 DEE. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin, p2005, c2005

Includes bibliographical references (p. 47-48) and index.;August 24 and 25, AD 79 -- Rediscovering Pompeii -- The plaster bodies of Pompeii -- Lives from the ashes -- Herculaneumaes different fate -- A final excavation. Describes the archaeological excavations that began on the ancient cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum which had been buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79.

--Follett.com

This is one of the resources used in the collaboration lesson on Pompeii (South/Vinson) for sixth grade students. Students in the sixth grade first block, please post one fact in the comments and turn in your page of notes to Mrs. Vinson. Remember to post where you got your information and include your name (first name, last initial).

The History Puzzle

The History Puzzle: How We Know What We Know About the Past. By Susan Provost Beller. 901 BEL.
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books, p2006, c2006

This book includes a collection of 19 stories that attempt to piece together events in history when not all the information is available, and includes stories of the Edmund Fitzgerald, Martin's Hundred, the Great Wall, Herculaneum and Pompeii, and Custer's Last Stand.
--follett.com


This is one of the resources used in a collaborated lesson between Mrs. South and Mrs. Vinson for her sixth grade language arts classes. Students, refer to Chapter 12: Buried History -- The story of Herculaneum and Pompeii.
Students in third block/sixth grade, post one fact on Pompeii and turn in your notes to Mrs. Vinson. Remember to include where you got your information and also your name (first name/last initial).

The Other Side of Truth

The Other Side of Truth
by Beverley Naidoo

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2001.

Smuggled out of Nigeria after their mother's murder, Sade and her younger brother are abandoned in London when their uncle fails to meet them at the airport and they are fearful of their new surroundings and of what may have happened to their journalist father back in Nigeria. Winner of the 2000 Carnegie Medal.

Lexile Number: 710

--Follett Library Resources : http://flr.follett.com

Reflection : This story deals with lots of issues such as bullying in school, telling the truth and what sometimes happens to innocent people because of the telling, refuges and foster care.

Lesson Connection : Social Studies/Research Nigera and discuss current events. Pose the question : What would you do if you suddenly found yourself on the street with no one to turn to, and hunger and cold weather to overcome?

Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse

Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse
by LeoLionni, 1910-1999
Alexander, the mouse, makes friends with Willy, a toy mouse, and wants to be just like him until he discovers that Willy is to be thrown away.

Publisher: Knopf , Distributed by Random House, 1987, c1969.

--Follett Library Resources / http://flr.follett.com

Reflection : This is a story about friendship and what one friend would do to save another. In this case, Alexander must change a granted wish to save Willy from the dust heap.

Lesson Connection : Character education/friendship may be discussed. Writing session : students write what they would do if given one wish. What would you do if you had one wish and you really wanted something -- but, your friend needed your wish more?

Dr. Doolittle

Doctor Doolittle : Video

"Rex Harrison and Anthony Newley are featured in this 1967 live-action classic about an English doctor who walks and squawks with the animals. The good doctor gets himself into all sorts of funny predicaments in this Academy Award nominee for Best Picture that combines terrific music, fine acting, lovable creatures and a joyous fantasy tale. Based on the Newbery Award-winning (1923) book by Hugh Lofting, The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle."

Copyright 1967: Rated G, Grades 1-6, Approved by the DOVE Foundation, Kids First! Endorsed. 1923 Newbery Medal Winner.
--libraryvideo.com

Reflection : Students will enjoy this 1967 film that goes along with the award-winning book. I like the older movies. This one is a Family Feature film, which is a good indicator of clean language and scenes. Those who have seen the Eddie Murphy version can add comments, reflections to the discussion session.
Lesson connection : Students read the book in small groups, taking turns reading chapters to each other. Class watches portions of the movie and compare the book to the movie. Discuss differences.

Because of Winn Dixie

Because of Winn-Dixie : Video

"Annasophia Robb and Jeff Daniels star in this live-action film based on the Newbery Award-winning book by Kate DiCamillo. After moving to a new town, ten-year-old Opal makes her first friend when she happens upon a lovable stray dog. Opal and the scruffy, fun-loving pooch form a special bond that works magic of her reserved dad and their eccentric neighbors over the course of one unforgettable summer. Rated PG for thematic elements and brief mild language, the film costars Cicely Tyson, Dave Matthews and Eva Marie Saint. "
Grades 2-Adult, Rated PG, Copyright 2005. Kids First! All Star,
2001 Newbery Honor Book

--libraryvideo.com

Reflection : This is a good story put to film. The movie has made the book so popular that I ordered extra copies to check to patrons. The copies stay checked out.

Lesson Connection : Students may read the book together as a class and watch portions of the movie afterward. Compare the book to the movie and discuss differences.

3-D shapes are like green grapes!

3-D shapes are like green grapes!
by Tracy Kompelien

Publisher: ABDO Pub., c2007.

Series: Math made fun
"Introduces three-dimensional shapes through the use of simple sentences and everyday examples. "
--Follett Library Resources, http://flr.follett.com

Reflection : Photos are intermingled with bold colors and shapes to encourage attention to the shapes on the pages.

Lesson Connection : Use this picture book to relate lessons on geometric shapes.

Grizzly Bear Family

Grizzly Bear Family
by Audrey Fraggalosch
illustrated by Donald G. Eberhart.

Publisher: Soundprints, 2003.

Series: Amazing animal adventures
"A mother grizzly bear teaches her cubs to find food, protects them, and helps them to prepare for winter hibernation. "
--Follett Library Resources, http://flr.follett.com

Reflection : This easy picture book title is for younger children, K-3. Nice illustrations with lots of bold colors to catch attention.

Lesson Connection : Older students can be paired with pre-k or kindergarten students to read the story to them.

Gecko gathering

Gecko Gathering
by Vanessa Giancamilli
illustrated by Kristin Kest
Publisher: Soundprints, 2004

Series: Amazing animal adventures

Fiction, picture book, 3-D, Toy.

"Includes a tear-out poster!"--Cover. A gecko spends an exciting night searching for something to eat while avoiding being eaten by some other creature. Includes a tear-out poster."
--Follett Library Resources, http://flr.follett.com

Reflection : This is a good book, series for younger children.

Lesson Connection : Pair older students with younger students and have them read during "story time."