Theme 4: Problem
Solvers
In this theme you will be reading about how characters solve problems. Maybe they will give you ideas on how to solve a problem of your own.
My
Name is Maria Isabel by Alma
Flor Ada
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Other Sites: First Names and What They Mean: This site allows you to search a large database of first names to learn about their origins and meanings. |
Marven of the Great
North Woods 
by Kathryn
Lasky
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Other Sites: Read a true Logging Story written by Mrs. Byer's grandmother: Christmas Eve at a Lumber Camp
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The Last Dragon
by Susan
Miho Nunes
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Sing
To The Stars 
by Mary
Brigid Barrett
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Other Sites: To supplement Sing to the Stars, this "interactive online musical experience" offers a whole orchestra's worth of information about musical styles, history, instruments (everything from piccolos to bassoons), and professions. There are also music-related games, a comprehensive glossary of music terms, and links to other music sites. |
Book
Reports 
Choose from these book report options for your book report for this theme. Click here to get important information about book reports in Mrs. Byer's class.
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Literature Circle Extension Projects
Theme Celebration
Pajama Party--Students can bring a sleeping bag and bring their PJ's to change to at school. We will have classes from the sleeping bags. There will be a snack.
On to the next theme: Heroes
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