What is the better topic to write about? A watermelon or a seed?
Seed
100
What story element is being described below:
Mary looked everywhere for her lost doll. It wasn't in her toy bin, it wasn't hiding under her covers, and it wasn't hiding in her doll house. Where could it be?
Problem
100
What notebook are our thinking stems located in?
Reading Notebook
100
What is the bathroom procedure?
Write your name on the board, go to the bathroom and erase your name when you come back.
200
What is a watermelon topic?
A watermelon topic is a topic that is very general, very big and it could take place over a long period of time.
200
What story element is being described below?
Christina walked into her new classroom on the first day of school. It was bright, with posters and pictures on the walls. The room smelled like freshly sharpened pencils and desks were paired in groups around the room.
Setting
200
Under what headings can you talk about the Author?
Heading: Author, Author's Message
200
What is the procedure for sharpening your pencil in class?
Wait until its a good time
300
Provide 3 examples of seed topics
Ms. Williston will say if correct
300
Which story element is being described below:
Shrek was a funny ogre! He was huge, green and lumpy! He had terrible manners and very few friends. Everyone was scared of him until met donkey and Fiona!
Character
300
How many headings are there for your thinking stems?
16 Headings
300
What is the couch rule/understanding?
Be aware of how often you are sitting on the couch and allow other people to have a turn.
400
Provide 4 examples of watermelon topics.
Ms. Williston will see if it is correct.
400
What story element is being described below?
The snow melted off the pine trees and a puddle formed in the shadows of the trees. The sun began to shine, and the hibernating animals began to awaken from their sleep.
setting
400
What is metacognition?
Thinking about your thoughts
400
Tell me one of the class rules
Ms. Gremaux will determine if correct.
500
What is a personal narrative? MUST HAVE 2 THINGS!!
A personal narrative is a true story about something that has happened to you.
500
What story element is being described below:
Michael breathed a sigh of relief when he walked in the door and found his dog sitting on the couch. He had spent the whole day searching for him and thought he was gone forever.
Solution
500
What is the purpose of the thinking stems? Use the word metacognition in your answer.
The purpose of the thinking stems is to help us use metacognition while we are reading.
500
What item should you bring with you everyday to class?