Showing posts with label Beverly_Cleary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Beverly_Cleary. Show all posts

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Fabulous Fads!


Currently, Mrs. Yollis' third graders are reading

Ramona Quimby, Age 8 
by the wonderful, well-known author, Beverly Cleary.










We have just finished reading hilarious Chapter 3, "The Hard-Boiled Egg Fad!"




In this chapter, Ramona and all her third grade buddies are having fun with the latest fad: packing a hard-boiled egg in their lunches each day. The fad isn't just about eating a hard-boiled egg, however! It's really all about cracking it on your head before you peel it!






Some of the kids use the timid "rap-rap-rap" method. Others, like Ramona, like to show-off with one big "whack" to the head!





The fad is not so much fun anymore for Ramona, when she finds that the egg
she thought was hard-boiled was really raw! Boy, how humiliating!




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A fad is something that is very popular for a short time, and fads can be a lot of fun! Fads often involve fashion, an activity, or some kind of toy or trinket.



In your comment, tell us about a fad that you know about.

What is popular right now where you live? 

What has been popular in the past?


Family members and friends, this is a great post for you to get involved in! Tell us about fads that were popular 
when you were young!

Thursday, April 19, 2012

Flaunt Your Funny, Frivolous, Fabulous Fads!

Currently, Mrs. Yollis' class is reading
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 
by
the wonderful, well-known author, Beverly Cleary.






We have just finished reading hilarious Chapter 3, 
"The Hard-Boiled Egg Fad!" 


In this chapter, Ramona and all her third grade buddies are having fun with the latest fad: packing a hard-boiled egg in their lunches each day.  The fad isn't just about eating a hard-boiled egg, however! It's really all about cracking it on your head before you peel it!


  Some of the kids use the timid "rap-rap-rap" method.  Others, like Ramona, 
like to show-off with one big  "whack" to the head!


The fad is not so much fun anymore for Ramona, when she finds that the egg 
she thought was hard-boiled was really raw! Boy, how humiliating!


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A fad is something that is very popular for a short time,
and fads can be a lot of fun! Fads often involve fashion, an activity, or some kind of toy or trinket.

In your comment, tell us about a fad that you know about.
What is popular right now? What has been popular in the past?

Family members and friends, this is a great post for you to get involved in! Tell us about fads that were popular 
when you were young!

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

April 12: Drop Everything and Read Day!


Beverly Cleary is a fabulous writer of children's books! 







Happy 96th Birthday, Beverly Cleary!






Different covers...same story!

 In class, we will be reading one of Beverly Cleary's books called Ramona Quimby, Age 8 . In chapter two, Ramona's teacher, Mrs. Whaley,  introduces D.E.A.R time to her third graders. During this daily thirty minute period, students are allowed to read anything they like. 

To honor Beverly Cleary's birthday, 
April 12 is officially called National 

Drop Everything And Read 
Day!

Mrs. Yollis' class is on Spring Break this week, so hopefully students will participate from their home!


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Here is an interview of the incredible Mrs. Cleary. She explains how she became a writer and where she gets ideas about her characters. 


Here is a trivia game about Ramona and her friends on Klickitat Street! 


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Which books have you read by Beverly Cleary? Please share a favorite part!

Who is your favorite character and why? 

Please share some facts you learned about Beverly Cleary from the hyperlinks! 


Monday, April 11, 2011

April 12: National Drop Everything and Read Day!




Happy 95th Birthday, Beverly Cleary!






Different covers...same story!

 In class, we started reading one of Beverly Cleary's books called Ramona Quimby, Age 8 . In chapter two, Ramona's teacher, Mrs. Whaley,  introduces D.E.A.R time to her third graders. During this daily thirty minute period, students are allowed to read anything they like. 

To honor Beverly Cleary's birthday, April 12 is officially called National 

Drop Everything And Read 
Day!

Throughout the day in Mrs. Yollis' class, students will be dropping everything and reading. Many students are bringing special books to read during our D.E.A.R. time!

Here is an interview of the incredible Mrs. Cleary. She explains how she became a writer and where she gets ideas about her characters. 


Here is a trivia game about Ramona and her friends on Klickitat Street!

Which books have you read by Beverly Cleary? Please share a favorite part!

Who is your favorite character and why? 

Please share some facts you learned about Beverly Cleary from the hyperlinks!