Spring Break Reading

It's Spring Break! That means we have 10 extra days to read! What are you reading over the break? Leave a comment to tell what you are reading, and check the comments to see what other people are reading!

Cobbletown

Welcome to Cobbletown! If you did not have a chance to see our village in person, here are some pictures from the town. You'll see each of the shop keepers and their stores.

Did you get a chance to tour Cobbletown today? What did you learn during your trip back in time? 

If your character's name is misspelled, please leave a comment letting me know!

Cabinet Maker William Cooper

Wig Maker Elizabeth Hoffer

Gunsmith John Switison

Bootmaker Pete Robertson

Milliner Harmony Sislton

Clockmakers William Bentingham and Pete

Gunsmith Tyson

Apothecary Owners Henry Algood and Eleanor Algood

Bookbinder John Williams

Whitesmiths Tyler Robertson and Ben Cedarleaf

Harness Maker Mercy Hevensmith

Dame School Teacher Mary Ruth

Blacksmiths Myles Birmingham and John Carter

Hat Maker Fezington Fez

Inn Keepers Samantha and Charlotte Coopersmith

Dressmaker Claire Abigail Smith

Printer Emily Johnson

Papermaker Michael Tennerson

Founders Jack Bones and William Smith

Silversmiths Gary Jones and John Smith

A Cobbletown Preview

Today we built Cobbletown. Here are some pictures from when we were constructing the town. We can't wait to have you all in to see it tomorrow!

 

 

 

 

 

Cobbletown (by Veronica)

Listen up because on Thursday April 5 at 8:40 am you have to come to Cobbletown! The best in out of the Thirteen Colonies. When you come you'll meet people and come to shops in Cobbletown. No you can't top it! You can come to Apothecaries, Doctors, Papermakers, Dressmakers and many more amazing shops so come. Don't forget its Thursday April 5 at 8:40 am so come to Cobbletown!

Feature Articles (by Gerrit)

We have been trying to write an article about a theory we have, but the catch is that feature articles often present both sides of the story. As we write, we're adding facts and phrases we've learned from our argumentative essays. Really what we're doing is writing an essay that claims our idea. We should use facts, stories and more. We have looked at a feature article called "Too Much Homework?" to get ideas. I agreed with the article and found it inspiring, so I'm writing about the same topic.

I hope when we're done that everyone has a new opinion of the world.

Fantasy Book Clubs (by Dante)

The books we're reading for our fantasy unit are fantasy and fiction, which means they're fake and anything can happen. We are paying attention to pressures and character flaws. In this reading unit, some of our reading helps us with our upcoming fiction writing pieces.

This reading unit is especially interesting because we read certain books of our choice and stick to that series. Also, our class gets to use their own book club identity name including: The Book Emperors, The Geeky Gummy Bears, The Magical World, etc.

The book club part helps us readers discuss the problems and present them to our groups.

This is a fun unit, and it is very interesting.

What is your favorite part of being in a book club?

Historical Fiction Publishing Party Invitation (by Will)

This past month, our class has been working on Historical Fiction writing projects. The stories are all related to about 1620, and there are two topics. Either you can act as a Pilgrim on the Mayflower and tell about the strange and cruel Mayflower ride or life on Plymouth Plantation. Or, you can also enter the Wampanoag homestead and explore their thoughts and experiences.

So, pack your things! Your voyage begins Thursday at 8:40 a.m. located at the heart of amazing writers and their wonderful, inventive teacher who inspired them all.