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Annie's reading comments for the 2010-2011 school year!

Very good suggestions, Annie, and I like how you explained each one. I see seven good ideas here, so I am awarding your team fourteen house points!
 * Mr. Shaw 6.6.11**

First: Turn in your Work Sooner than Later. When you get an assignment that is due in a few days it's better to start working on it the first night you get the assignment. For example if you come home after school work on your homework before you watch tv or hang with a friend. Second: Don't Bring a Large Snack for Fruit Break. Don't bring more than one food. For example bring one apple not an apple and a pear. Third: Don't sign up for too many extra school and after school activities. Too many extra school activities can over lap time wise. Too many after school activities can keep you from homework and sleep. For example don't take to many sports or dance classes. Fourth: Get your sleep. Get your sleep you don't want to be caught yawning. (A few people were caught this year yawning.) Fifth: Use your free time wisely. During P.Zone you will sometimes get free time. In P.Zone don't goof off with friends, bother a friend or just sit at your desk. When you have time in P.Zone it is a valuable time to do homework or work on a project. Sixth: Use your Planner. Even though you think you will remember your homework in your head you will forget it when you get home. Also sometimes the teacher will come around and check your planner and if you filled in your planner you might get house points. Finally, Seventh: Have Fun! Fifth grade is great! Just make sure to have fun at the right time.

Annie 5/30/11 The most memorable book I read this year was Runaway Twin because it was the best suspenseful book other than the Harry Potter Sceries. What made it so suspenseful was when something bad happens a lot of bad things happened like Dominos. That was my most memorable wiki entry.

Lovely poem, Annie, with interesting word choices. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about family with us.
 * Mr. Shaw 5.25.11**

Annie 5/22/11 Today I wrote a poem about the Fishbein family.

The Fishbein Family

They are crazy. Have a lot of humor. Everyone is special in their own way.

Fun. Irreplaceable. Super loud. Has 25 cousins. Brave. Enthusiastic. Indescribable. Not able to be forgotten.

Fancy. Always there for you. Many memories. Impossible to live without. Lazy. Yes, they're crazy but I love them all

Annie 5/18/11 The answer is #1 is the lie.

Lily 5.18.11 I think the 1st one is the lie!

Kayla 5.15.11 I think the 3rd one is a lie and the first one is true? Am I right?

Annie 5/18/11 Mr. Shaw, They are all different. They are not from a book.

I'm confused, Annie. Are these about a Harry Potter book? If so, which one?
 * Mr. Shaw 5.15.11**

Annie 5/14/11 Today I'm going to play a game two truths and a lie. 1.The main character in the Harry Potter series is Voldemort. 2. There are more than one size ukulele. 3.There is around 20 original pie flavors

Annie 5/8/11

The book I am reading is How I Survived Middle School Can You Get An F In Lunch. The book is the first book in the series. The book is about a girl named Jenny McAfee she thinks she is prepared for middle school. She had prepped for middle school by reading The Joyce Kilmer Middle School Handbook, she took a quiz to test how prepared for middle school she was, and she spent the whole night practicing how to open her combination lock with her dad. Plus she'll have her best friend, Addie Wilson, right there with her by her side. When she goes into middle school the next day and talks to Addie its not the same between them. Later Jenny finds out that when she was away at camp Addie made new friends with the pops (the coolest seventh graders in school). As Addie and Jenny grew apart Jenny started to feel alone. But then she met a girl named Chloe and Chloe introduced Jenny to her other friends. But Jenny still wants to be Addie's friend. When she tries she just embarrasses her self and the pops make fun of her. Finally Jenny decides it's time to move on and forget Addie. In the end Jenny choses the right path. I like the book How I Survived Middle School Can You Get An F In Lunch. And I hope I will like the rest of the series.

Sydney 5/17/11 WOW! I didnt know John Wilkes Booth was an alcoholic! I think the reason they shot him in the neck was because the Secretary of state wanted him back alive.

Maddie 5/8/11 I think that in the start of the project we found many similar facts.

Annie 5/9/11 Because John Wilkes Booth had a plan but no location.


 * Kayla 5.6.11**
 * Awesome job about Lincoln! But why did John Wilkes didn't kidnap Lincoln in the first place?**

Annie 4/27/11 A few things I learned while I was researching my civil war topic was:
 * John Wilkes Booth original plan was to kidnap president Lincoln.
 * When the Union Soldiers were looking for John Wilkes Booth it took them 12 days to find him.
 * John Wilkes Booth was an alcoholic. That is one reason he thought so violentaly.
 * John Wilkes Booth was known for his athletic style which featured great leaps and fancy sword fights. (he was an actor).
 * Booth refused to be taken alive from the barn he was hiding in so the Union Soldiers set the barn on fire Booth escaped then he was shot in the neck.

Mr. Shaw 5.1.11 Hmmm....this page is looking a little empty, Annie. Only one entry since March 6th? Looks like you have some catching up to do!

Maddie G. 5/1/11 I think that the book you wrote about sounds really funny. I would maybe like the book.

Annie 4/17/1 Right now I'm reading Just Grace. A cause and effect event in Just Grace is in Grace's classroom there are 4 Graces in her class Grace W., Grace L., Grace F., and Grace the main character. So when her teacher decides to call them Grace plus there last anicial. But then Grace L. decides she wants to be called Gracie and the teacher said ok. After that Grace the main character decides she wants to be called just Grace so the teacher says perfect. So then the teacher listed the Graces aloud "Let's see, we have Grace W., Grace F., Gracie, and Just Grace." (The effect) So when she said "I want to be called just Grace." The teacher got confused and thought she wanted to be called Just Grace.

Annie 3/6/11 One of my favorite Dr. Suess books is The Cat in the Hat because I think the cat acts funny. Two characters from a book I read recentally is the Harry Potter series, the characters I pick are Harry and Ron. Harry and Ron are alike and different. They are alike because they are two boys going to Hogwarts school of witch craft and wizardry and they both love wizards chess. Wizards chess is just like chess only you tell the pieces were to move and instead of just a pawn taking a pawns spot on the board the piece will come alive and attack the pawn. They are different because Ron has red hair and Harry has dark brown. In the book harry is described as "Harry had a thin face,knobby knees, black hair, and bright green eyes". They describrd Ron as "He was tall, thin,and gangling, with freckles, big hands and feet, and a long nose. Ron has 6 siblings Charlie, Bill, Percey, Fred, George, and Ginny. Harry is an only child but his cousin Dudley is like a brother because they live together because Harry's parents are dead and Ron parents are alive. To Ron Hogwarts is a second home and to Harry Hogwarts is his home. Ron is not parsouletounge Harry is. Parsouletounge is someone who can talk to snakes. That is how Harry and Ron are alike and different.

Annie 3/6/11 One of my favorite Dr. Suess books is the Cat in the Hat. Two characters from a book I read recentally is the Harry Potter series, the characters I pick are Harry and Ron. Harry and Ron are alike and different. They are alike because they are two boys going to Hogwarts school of witch craft and wizardry and they both love wizards chess. Wizards chess is just like chess only you tell the pieces were to move and instead of just a pawn taking a pawns spot on the board the piece will come alive and attack the pawn. They are different because Ron has red hair and Harry has dark brown. Ron has 6 siblings Charlie, Bill, Percey, Fred, George, and Ginny. Harry is an only child but his cousin Dudley is like a brother because they live together because Harry's parents are dead and Ron parents are alive. To Ron Hogwarts is a second home and to Harry Hogwarts is his home. Ron is not parsouletounge Harry is. Parsouletounge is someone who can talk to snakes. That is how Harry and Ron are alike and different.

Annie 2/20/11 The author I love is J.K. Rowling. I think she is an amazing author because she has talent in making stories come alive. Before I read her books I disliked reading. Also she has made me determined to finish books just like she was determined to write Harry potter.

Maddie G. 2/13/11 You had good comparisons.

Annie 2/13/11 I'm going to compare the books Number the Stars  and My Brother Sam is dead. First, I will compare how the two books are similar. They are similar because a war takes place in both books. Some differences between the two books are in Number the Stars the main character is a girl named Annemarie and in My Brother Sam is Dead the main character is a boy named Tim and in Number the Stars Anmarie has a sister named Kirsti and in My Brother Sam is Dead Tim has a brother named Sam. That is my difference and similarity.

Joni 1.25.11 Are you ahead of Mr. Walker in **//__The Homework Machine__//**? Snikwad's dad dies! That is so sad!

Annie 1/24/11 I am reading the homework machine. The main characters of this book are Brenton, Sam Dawkins (Snikwad), Judy and Kelsey. I will tell to you about the characters and their story. Also I will tell you about the events from beginning to end. First, let me tell you about Brenton. Brenton is very smart and he created the homework machine. Sam Dawkins (Snikwad) Sam is called Snikwad (it's his last name backward). He recently moved to Arizona  from  Oregon. A description of him is he acts to cool for school and he dose not care about homework but he dose it anyway. Judy is just like Brenton only she works 5x harder to get good grades. Kelsey is unique, edgy (for a fifth grader), and she dose not do so well in school. At the beginning of book the main characters are ask to say what happened from the beginning of the school year to the end of the school year. First, in chapter #1 the kids give their opinions on homework. In chapter #2 Judy, Snikwad, and Kelsey find out the homework machine exists. In chapter #3 Sinkwad's dad comes in and talks about the war (he works in the army). Snikwad learns to play chess. In chapter #4 Brenton anonymously got every kid in America to wear read socks to school. In chapter #5 Snikwad's dad was sent over seas on New Years Day. Finally, you know the characters and you know the events from beginning to end. The homework machine is a good book. I hope now that you have got a taste of the book that you will read it. In chapter #6 Kelsey gets her belly button  pierced. Snikwad is playing his dad in chess through e-mail. In chapter #7 Miss. Rasmussen switches everyone’s desks around. In chapter #8 Snikwad's dad dies. The police are on to Brenton, Snikwad, Judy and Kelsey and the homework machine. In chapter #9 they decided to destroy the homework machine. And I don't want to say what happens in the end because that will ruined the ending.

__ Annie 1/16/11 __

I think I have grown as a reader because I enjoy reading more than I did. I think I understand books more because at the end of every week I have to write about the book if its telling about the main characters, telling the traits and motives of a main character, or saying What does this character want to do or be? What do his/her thoughts and actions tell you about him/her? Give at least two examples from the story. So when I read the book I have to pay close attention to the books details. I love to read when I read I feel relaxed. The book that is on my future reading list is __Small Steps.__

__ Annie 1/9/11 __

The book I am reading is **__Clementine, Friend of the Week.__** The book is about a girl named Clementine, this week she is friend of the week. Being friend of the week means that person, in this case it is Clementine she would get to be the leader of everything, and she will get to tell the class about herself. Also everybody else has to say why it’s so great to have Clementine in their class. Finally on Friday the class writes down all the comments they said in a booklet for the friend of the week to take home. But Clementine has a problem Margret her neighbor says no one will write a nice comment in her booklet. So Clementine comes up with crazy solutions to make people in her class like her. I recommend the book __Shakespeare’s Secret__ to Giuliana because I think Giuliana would like an adventurous book like __Shakespeare’s Secret.__ __Shakespeare’s Secret__ is about a girl named Hero she is starting 6th grade at a new school. Then she found out that there is a diamond hidden in her house. So she goes on a mission to find the diamond. I also recommend the book __Midnight for Charlie Bone__ to Maddie G and Lily. I think she would like this book because it is very similar to Harry Potter. Charlie can hear things other people can’t hear. So he is sent to a school were there are kids just like him and mysterious things happen along the way.


 * Molly 12.16.10**
 * Annie I have read that book. Isn't it so good?**

Annie 12/7/10

I am reading a book called the miraculous journey of Edward Tulane Here are my two truths and a lie: 1. Edward is glass china. 2. Edward has his own miniature alarm clock. 3. Edward is re-named Susan.

Annie 12/5/10 The answer is tales of a forth grade nothing

Annie 12/5/10

I have read this book. 1.more than 3/4th of the grade have read this book 2. the author is judy blume 3. the main character is peter hatcher and his little brother fudge 4. a drink that is well known in the book is juicy-o 5. a pet in this book is a turtle named dribble

I like how you described Harry's traits and motives! You thought of several good examples.
 * Mr. Shaw 11.20.10**

Maddie 11/14/10 I did the same person as you. but you had more to write about because, you read more of your book than I have.

Annie 11/13/10 I am reading the book Harry Potter and the half blood Prince. I chose the character Harry Potter﻿. Some of Harry's traits are he is brave and kindand emotional. He showed his bravery when he stands up to professor Snape in a duel. He showed his kindness when a girl in his class recovered from a curse and when he saw her he asked if she was okay. He showed his emotional side when his headmaster named professor Dumbledore, died. Harry wanted to kill Snape his motivation is Snape killed professor Dumbledore. Harry was a good student in potions his motivation is Harry had a book with cheats in it. Harry helped Dumbledore on his quest his motivation is Dumbledore asked him to. Harry wants to help Dumbledore find the horcuxes his motivation is the horcuxes will kill Volodemort. Harry wants to kill Snape because Snape killed Dumbledore. He thinks that Snape is a bad man but he is really doing Dumbledore a favor. His actions show he's not afraid to stand up for himself. He was not afraid to do a spell on Snape because he was angry at Snape. His actions show he will stand up for himself and for people that are important to him.

Ellen certainly had to be brave to face such a difficult situation, didn't she? Do you think you would have acted differently if you were in her place?
 * Mr. Shaw 11.11.10**

Annie, I notice that the last October assignment (Oct. 25-31) is not here. Please take a few minutes to write a response and update your page. Put the current date, but just add a note that it is for the Oct. 25-31 assignment. Thanks!

Annie 11/7/10

I admire Ellen Rosen because she is brave. She shows her bravery when she had to leave her parents knowing she might not see them again for a very long time, she was brave when she knew she could have gotten hurt or worse, and she was brave when she had to leave her best friend knowing she might not see her ever again. To me she is a very brave person. the frog video game connected with the book because during the book the johansens were upstanders and during the video game the yellow frogs were upstanders because they never gave up and they kept trying to save the red frogs (the jews). __//**annie 11/7/10**//__

The author of Frindle is Andrew Clements.

Liam 11/6/10

I think that this is a very good entry. Who is the author of Frindle?

Annie 10\17\10 I read a book called Frindle the main character in the book is named Nick Allen he is around 10 or 11 years old and he is in 5th grade (in the end of the book they talk about him when he is 21 years old). He has an older brother named Ryan. He has red hair and big glasses; he is kind of out going and a bit of a trouble maker. He tries to do the right thing most of the time but when he twist around his entire teacher’s (Mrs. Granger) words he tries to start a “war” with the word he made up wich is frindle, frindle means pen. He asked his friends to take an oath to use the word frindle instead of pen. His problems are he is in a “war” with his teacher (Mrs. Granger) he has pulled some pranks/tricks on his teachers. I like Nick because when he wants to do something he just doses it.

Annie 10/17/10 i mean Sunny is not afraid to go for her goals.

Thanks for telling us about Sunny. I'd like to know what you mean by "not afraid." What is she not afraid of?
 * Mr. Shaw 10.12.10**

Annie 10\11\10

I’m reading a book called Runaway Twin the main character in the book is named Sunny Skyland she is 13 and she just finished 7th grade. She has a sister named Starr Skyland they were separated when they were 3years old when there mom and grandma died in a car crash and they were taken to different foster homes. She has brown hair and then as she was going to runaway she cut and died her hair to a different color and length. She is kind of shy the only friend is her foster parent named Rita until she finds a dog who she named Snickers. She tries to do the right thing all the time but when she found 800 $20 bills she tried to find the owner of the money but she asked what the container the money was in, how much money there was, and were they lost the money. They made up how they got the money but they even though that wasn’t any of the questions and so she kept the money and lost the money when a tornado took her back pack that the money was in. her problems are she was in 4 foster homes in 3years, she has no family alive besides Starr, and her dog Snickers was hit by a branch and might have had a concussion. I like Sunny Skyland because she is not afraid

Annie 10\3\10

I am reading a book called Runaway Twin. The main characters name is Sunny Skyland, she is a foster child and she has a twin sister named Starr Skyland they were separated when they were 3 years old. Sunny longs to be with her sister so she leaves her foster home and goes on a trip to find her sister on the way she finds 800 20 dollar bills, a dog who she named Snickers, and many more things and people on the way. I won’t tell if Sunny finds her sister that would ruin the surprise.

Giuliana 10-3-10 I might want to read that book!

Annie 9/26/10 I am reading a book called The Baby Sitters Club. The book is about four best friends named Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey. The book takes place in Claudia's room, Kristy's house, school, the Newtons's house, Claudia's house, Mary Anne's house, and Watson's house. Some important things that happen in the book are Kristy comes up with The Baby Sitters Club, Kristy's mom and Watson get engaged. Also, Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey form a friendship that will last forever. Vocabulary challenge: a word in my book that I did not know, was decorum. Decorum was used in the book when Kristy was really hot in her classroom and she was in agony waiting for the bell to ring and when it rang Kristy shouted "hooray!". Her teacher said to her after class "Kristy, In class you used bad decorum. Please write a 100 word essay on decorum." Decorum means being rude or having bad etiquette.

Annie 9/21/10(The continue to the last assignment) The conflict in the story is not anounsed. I love the book so far! The movie is coming out soon.

Mr. Shaw 9.21.10 Tell us more, Annie! What is an important conflict in this story? What do you like (or not like) about this book? Isn't the movie coming out soon?

Annie 9/19/10 I am reading the book called legend of the guardians. It is about an owl named Soren.Sorens family are barn owls they live in the town of Tyto Alba. At the moment Sorens baby sister is born, her name is Egiantine. I imagine Egiantine would be cute.

Annie 9/12/10 The conflict in the story is that Richard is afraid to climb the rope in gym. The resolution is that he becomes friends with James. James has a tree house, the only way to get into the treehouse is to climb a rope. So James helps Richard face his fear of climb the rope so then James was able to do it in gym.

Lily 9/8/10 I read a book called 11 Birthdays over the summeer its about a girl named Amanda who kept living her 11th birthday day after day until she made up with a friend she had a fight with.

Annie 9/8/10 Right now I am reading a book called Eleven it's about a girl named Winnie. At the moment today is Winnie's birthday in the book. She has a best friend named Amanda. They planned the whole party at school. The party went well until no one at the party wanted to put on the play that Winnie made up. She was so upset but now she is so happy because pizza is coming. My reading habits are that I try to read every day. I read 60 mins, if I can't read that long I will read 40 mins. If I can't read that long I will read for 20 mins. If I can't do that I will not read but I will catch up the next day. I try to read every day. My favorite series is Harry Potter. I have read each book about 8 times. I think J.K Rowling is a wonderful author.