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A class of fourth graders at Richards School in Whitefish Bay, WI USA

Entries Tagged as 'historical fiction'

Run Away Home

December 14, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Reading, Writing Projects

Book Review Podcast – Run Away Home by Patricia K. McKissack By Ben, Khushdil, Andrew, Clay, and David Runaway Home  

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The Year of Miss Agnes

December 12, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Reading, Writing Projects

Book Review Podcast – The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill By Meghan, Hannah, Jack, Jake, Logan, and Abby The Year of Miss Agnes  

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The Cabin Faced West

December 10, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Reading, Writing Projects

Book Review Podcast – The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz By Gretchen, Matthew, Trenton, Arienne, and Pascal The Cabin Faced West  

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For This Land

December 8, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Writing Projects

Book Review Podcast – For This Land by Kate McMullen By Callie, Kayla, Payton, Adler, Hayes, and Joey For This Land  

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The Cabin Faced West #2

January 16, 2011 · 1 Comment · Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Emily, Hayden, Ryan, and Ari January 2011 The Cabin Faced West #2

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For This Land

January 15, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading For This Land by Kate McMullan as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Neena, Inseo, and Maddie January 2011 For This Land

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The Year of Miss Agnes

January 12, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Lydia, Brian, Henry, and Mary Grace January 2011 The Year of Miss Agnes

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The Cabin Faced West #1

January 9, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Katie, Alex, Jason, and Rose January 2011 The Cabin Faced West #1

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Run Away Home

January 6, 2011 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Social Studies, Writing Projects

A podcast of an original book review project created after reading Run Away Home by Patricia McKissack as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Benett, Gaby, Sam, Andrew, and Marina January 2011 Runaway Home

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Lit Circles

December 5, 2010 · 1 Comment · 4K Newsletters, Curriculum Highlights, Reading, Writing Projects

Do you enjoy reading historical fiction? 4K is currently working on the  next Literature Circle session of this school year with a choice of 4 historical fiction titles to read – The Cabin Faced West, The Year of Miss Agnes, For This Land, and Run Away Home. Before, during, or after the day’s reading, students [...]

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Run Away Home

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

Run Away Home A podcast of an original book review project created after reading Run Away Home by Patricia McKissack as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Nicko, Grace, and Allison January 2010

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For This Land

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

For This Land A podcast of an original book review project created after reading For This Land by Kate McMullan as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Ka-Ron, JJ, Eve, and Haley January 2010

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The Cabin Faced West

February 4, 2010 · 1 Comment · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

The Cabin Faced West A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Kenadee, Ali, Alice, and Joslin January 2010

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The Year of Miss Agnes

February 4, 2010 · No Comments · Book Reviews, Curriculum Highlights, Podcasts, Reading, Technology Tidbits, Writing Projects

The Year of Miss Agnes A podcast of an original book review project created after reading The Year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill as part of 4th grade Literature Circle group assignment based on historical fiction texts Created and recorded by Larry, Migsy, Betsy, and David January 2010

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Historical Fiction Literature Cirles

January 9, 2010 · No Comments · Curriculum Highlights, Reading

Do you enjoy reading historical fiction? 4K is currently working on the third Literature Circle session of this school year with a choice of five historical fiction titles to read – The Great Wheel, The Cabin Faced West, The Year of Miss Agnes, For This Land, or Run Away Home. Before, during, or after the [...]

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Lit Circles – Historical Fiction

January 23, 2009 · No Comments · Curriculum Highlights, Reading, Writing Projects

Do you enjoy reading historical fiction? 4K is currently working on the second Literature Circle session of this school year with a choice of 5 historical fiction titles to choose from – The Great Wheel, The Cabin Faced West, The Year of Miss Agnes, For This Land, or Run Away Home. Groups planned their reading [...]

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