Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Maniac Magee


Dear Students,
What has been your favorite part so far in Maniac Magee? Why is it your favorite?
Please write at least five sentences and be sure to proofread your work.

I can't wait to read your posts!

Miss Mastronardi

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Reconstruction




Hello Fifth Graders,
Please write a short (4-6 sentences) answer to ONE of the questions below. Make sure you topic sentence echos the question you choose.

1. What services did the Freedman's Bureau provide to former slaves?

2.  Explain how sharecropping was similar to slavery.

3.  How did the Transcontienental Railroad change the United States?


This should be a good review for your test tomorrow. :)


~ Miss Mastronardi

Monday, September 26, 2011

The Island



Hello Boys and Girls,
You seem to really be enjoying The Island trilogy that Mr. Jennings is reading to you.  How would you end the third book? What would happen to J.J. and the other kids left on the island?
Please make sure your response includes at least 6 good sentences.


~Miss Mastronardi

Monday, September 12, 2011

The Kid in the Red Jacket

Hello Students,
Please choose five vocabulary words from the story The Kid in the Red Jacket, and use each word in a sentence. Start each sentence with a different word and make sure your sentences contain at least five words.
Good luck!

Miss Mastronardi & Mr. Jennings

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

What Do You Like Most About Fifth Grade?

Hello Brilliant Students,
We are already into our second week of school. Can you believe it? Tell us what you like the most about fifth grade so far. Please write at least 5-6 sentences and make sure you have a topic sentence and closing.

Our favorite thing about fifth grade is our amazing class. We feel so lucky to have such wonderful students!

Miss Mastronardi
Mr. Jennings

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Welcome to Fifth Grade!

Greetings Fifth Graders,
Mr. Jennings and I hope you have enjoyed your first week back to school. We are very excited to have a fun and educational year with all of you!

Write a paragraph telling us what you are most looking forward to in fifth grade this year. Make sure you proofread your work.

We can't wait to read your first blog assignment!

Your teachers,
Mr. Jennings
Miss Mastronardi