Current Event - The Pacific's Falling Stars

What is happening to the starfish on the West Coast?  Read "The Pacific's Falling Stars" to find out!  

Click here to read the story.  

After reading the story, follow the directions below to leave a post in the comments section.

1.  Write a short summary of the article.  It may help you to remember the 5W's: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.  

2.  Answer this question in a complete sentence: What is the effect of the starfish dying?  Why does it matter?  

Wings - Reading Street (2)

Reread Wings using your whisper voice.  Don't forget your tracking finger!

After you finish reading, think about the question below.  Post your answer with evidence from the text (including page number).

Why do you think people were afraid of Ikarus?

Current Event - Rendezvous With a Comet

Scientists are about to land a spacecraft on a comet - for the first time ever!  Read the article "Rendezvous With a Comet" to find out more!

Rendezvous means to meet.  It is pronounced ron-day-voo.  You may decide to rendezvous with your mom at the bus stop after school or rendezvous with your friend on the basketball court at recess.

1.  Click here to read the article on Scholastic News.
2.  Answer the question below in the comments section.  Be sure to use correct capitalization, punctuation, and complete sentences!  

How might landing on this comet help us on Earth?  What effects may this landing have on us today here on Earth?  Answer these questions in the comment section.  

Wings - Reading Street

What does it mean to be unique?  Find out what makes this boy special as you read "Wings" by Christopher Myers.

Have you ever felt like you were too different?  Comment on this post.  When have you felt different and people made you feel bad for being different?  How did that feel?  How did you respond?  

After you comment below, listen to the story by clicking here and then clicking on the little guy with the "play" button.  Look at the picture below to know where you are looking to click!

Follow along with your tracking finger as you listen.  

After you have listened through one time, read the story again on your own with your whisper voice.  Don't forget your tracking finger!