Unit 6 - Themes in Folk Literature

In Unit 6 we will be reading Folk tales, Fables, Myths, and Legends. One great writer of Fables was Aesop. This link will take you to a site where you can find some of his famous Fables. Who knows you might already know some of them. At this site you will encounter plain text, however, some of the stories are set to animation. Enjoy

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things!!

I often tell you that you can do anything if you put your mind to it. This video shows you how ordinary people did extraoridanry things. You may or may not know all of these people but I bet your parents do!! Enjoy and think of all the possibilities that lie ahead of you in what can be an amazing life!

PSSA PRACTICE

If you are interested in practicing reading and answering questions for the PSSA I have found a site for you. This site will allow you to read and answer questions to help you prepare for this all important test of your ability to read and analyze passages. After reading and answering the questions you may press Score and it will automatically score your test and give you the correct answers if you missed any. You can practice grade 6 material and grade 5 material. Once you get to the link just scroll down until you see grade 5 or 6 reading. You can also choose to practice math while you are there also!! Good luck!!

Well - as you know the PSSA is fast approaching and we have all been working hard to prepare for the week of March 16! I thougth you might this little bit of entertainment as a nice diversion to our busy schedule right now. Enjoy and beware of the Lion!!

Adjectives

During the month of March we will be studying adjectives. You know - the words that describe "how many" or "what kind"... Anyway, I thought it would be fun to start off the unit with a little School House Rock...Enjoy!!!!!

Here We Go Steelers

Do you have any BIG plans for the Super Bowl? My family always has a party, especially if it involves the Steelers!! This video has been passed around through the email so maybe you have seen it. It should really inspire all those young musicians.
OR maybe you will like the old stand by - Here We GO Steelers....

Do you have a dream?

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had a dream and because of that dream he led the way to equality for many. January 19th is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Watch this video of his now famous speech to remember that all should be treated with equality and fairness no matter what race they are.