Monday, September 20, 2010

Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury


Students in 5th grade are reading Calvin Coconut:  Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury.

Check out Graham Salisbury's web page to read more about Mr. Salisbury and Calvin Coconut:  Trouble Magnet, which is part of a series.

Discussion Question #1 - Burnett
Where and how do you think Calvin is going to find the centipede?

Discussion Question #1 - Culver
Do you think Calvin is going to run in to Tito on his way back to get Darci?  Why?

Discussion Question #2 - Burnett
Do you think Stella and Calvin will become close friends, especially after the "lock" incident?  Why or why not?

Discussion Question #2 - Culver
Would you like for the library to order other Calvin Coconut books?  Why or why not?

Dying To Meet You by Kate Klise


Sixth grade students in 4th period are reading Dying To Meet You, which is Book One of a series titled 43 Old Cemetery Road.  The book was written by Kate Klise and illustrated by her sister, M. Sarah Klise.

Check out Kate and Sarah's web page to read more about Dying To Meet You and these two talented sisters.

If you were Olive C. Spence, what book would you steal from the library?  Why?

Mudshark by Gary Paulsen


Sixth grade students in 3rd period are reading Mudshark by Gary Paulsen.

Check out Gary Paulsen's web page to read more about Mudshark and Mr. Paulsen.

Do you think the parrot will figure out that the custodian stole the erasers and tell everyone?

How do you think Mudshark is going to shut the parrot up?