EDRG 3321 Author Profile

The third Author profile i did it on Michelle Knudsen. The book is named Library Lion. I bought this book at my son's book fair. I read it to him and he loved it! The book is about this Lion who goes to the library, there aren't any rules of why the lion can't be there. So they let him stay all the kids watch and are amazed.The lion loved story hour. The librarian started to use the lion to help her with things around the library. The librarian then fell off and the lion tried telling the other person there that she was in trouble and roared. They got after him for not being quiet so he went away. They didn't see he for a couple of days. He was just trying to help. It's a really good book with a happy ending. The moral of the story is sometimes it's okay to break the rules.
When i googled the author i found this website: http://www.michelleknudsen.com/works.htm, the website lists all of her books. Even the books she no longer publishes. The website also lists what awards she has gotten for the book Library Lion.

EDRG 3344 Expository

How to tell them apart?


Sea Turtles
* Have no hard shell
*Not capable of hiding in shell
*They have flippers for swimming
*Good hearing
*Blend in with the colors of ocean

Freshwater Turtles
*Have hard shells.
*Are able to hide in there shells.
*They have flat feet.
*They have webbed toes for swimming.
*They have nails.

Tortoises
*Have tough skin around feet and legs.
*Live only on land.
*They move slowly.
*Use shell as home.
*They live a long life.

EDRG 3344 Persuasive

Turtles: Why not buy one?

*They are easy to take care of. *They don’t take up much space.
*Good chore for children. *Very quiet
*Make children responsible. *They are not hyper.
*Entertaining to watch in habitat. *They are adorable.
*They are not aggressive. *They live long lives.
*Inexpensive food. *They can grow big.

Go to the nearest pet store and buy one!!

EDRG 3344 Descriptive Poem

What am I?
I can walk.
I can swim.
I can breathe under water.
I am different shades of green.
I can have more than one baby at a time.
I can eat other animals.
I can live a long time.
I wear protection for my body.
I am known to take my time.
I am not a predator.
I am a good hider.
I cannot live in Antarctica.
I cannot live without my protection.
I can shed my skin.
I can mate.
I have no teeth.

EDRG 3344 Narrative- Charlie the Lonely Turtle

There once was a turtle named Charlie. He was lonely. He had no friends or family. Charlie was all alone. Charlie lived in the water under a tree. He had everything he needed there. He had shelter, food, and a place to wonder. He would say, "Hello!" to all the fishes and sea animals. They were snobby, they wouldn't talk to him back. Then, one day while he was out wondering he caught a glimpse of what he thought was another turtle. He chased it. When he finally caught up with the fast turtle. He introduced himself and made small talk. It was love at first sight. After that day they were inseparable. She moved in with him and they mad a life together. Charlie was no longer lonely. He had found a life long companion. And they lived happily ever after. THE END!

Group presentations

Today we did our presentation of "The Giving Tree". I hadn't read this book before or even heard of Shel Silverstein. Doing the genre of poetry was fun and a learning experience for me. We worked great as a team and I hope everyone enjoyed our presentation. Also enjoyed the apples and cookies. =)
The second presenters did an excellent job, i thought the article was very cleaver and enteratining for us to hear. Good job!!

Group presentations

I loved the presentation over fantasy it was awesome! Great job girls! I loved all the pictures and the music realy helped set the theme. I can't remember when this group presentated I loved Tameika's reading of down the back of the chair! I know my son will love that book. GREAT JOB everyone!!

Group presentations

Today in class we did our first presentation. The group of girls that went up did a very good job. I loved the story and how the filmed the story themselves. I thought that was pretty creative. The girls did a good job of explaining the story and presenting the genre.

EDRG 3321 Chapter 11 Shared Reading

I think everyone knew what shared reading was and how important it is in the classroom. Shared reading can be used for all ages but it's main goal is to be keep children engaged and help them learn to read. Like in the last chapter we have to make sure we pick appropriate books to share, plan ahead always, and have good assignments to connect with the reading. Guided reading is also helpful, so that the children use what they just learned to read in there groups. It also helps rereading of the story. There are good examples in the book to help introduce guided readings. Guided reading and shared reading help the teacher see were the students progress is and how to help get them all on the same level.

EDRG 3321 Ch 10 Reading Aloud

Today we learned about Read alouds and how important they are for students. In class we took turns in our groups reading aloud to one another. The chapter talks about how to pick out a good text. Knowing what is good or bad for the students. We should plan ahead, well we should always do this. Have a place were we seat to read to create a comfortable environment. Making sure that when we do read alouds we ask questions stop and let the students think or guess of what will happen next. Very informative chapter.

EDRG 3321 Ch. 9 Nonfiction

I didn't know exactly what nonfiction meant, after the lecture today i do. I hadn't realized how much we use nonfiction on a day to day basis. My memory of nonfiction is going during class to the library and looking up a person in the encyclopedia. Copying the biographical information and making a short summary over it to present in class. I see how the teacher would use it in different ways an i didn't know the name. There are a lot of different types of nonfictional forms. I love the Magic school bus. I also loved the idea of a nonfictional scavenger hunt. We were also introduced to meeting of the minds, which i though was pretty interesting and would be fun for the students.

EDRG 3321 ch 8 Fiction

Learning about fiction today was great. We learned different kinds and what they intel. I also like that the stories aren't completely true but i like the drama. In this chapter they talk about a book named Sara plain and tall. I read this book when i was in elementary and I loved it. We read it in class together. This genre makes children think and help them be creative. The chapter also talks about series of books. The series of books that i have read are Harry Potter. I love those books especially when the movies come out.