Diagramming Sentences

Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Messages by the Mile


Today you will select a type of whale to research, take notes, and then write a summary paragraph about the whale you chose. To the right are the websites you may choose from. The first two list types of whales, and the last two are more specific for killer whales and humpback whales.

Your summary must include:
1) Where would you travel to find this kind of whale? (3)
2) How does this type of whale communicate specifically? Describe in detail.(4)
3) How does this research connect to our story? (4)
4) At least 3 more facts about this whale. (3)

-Remember, every good paragraph has a topic sentence (2), clear supporting details (#1-4,14 points), and a closing sentence (2). FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS IS WORTH 6 POINTS. This assignment is worth a total of 24 points).

-POST YOUR PARAGRAPH AS A COMMENT HERE! (following directions, 6 points)

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

International Children's Digital Library

This is an amazing resource where you can search for hundreds of books ONLINE! Go to: www.icdlbooks.org