Final grades are posted and there is no homework over Thanksgiving break

Enjoy the holidays!

The author of The One and Only Ivan answers students' questions

Information on the real Ivan

We know The One and Only Ivan is based on a real gorilla, but the book is a work of fiction.  You might be wondering how much of the story is true?  Check out these web sites to help you separate fact from fiction.

Zoo Atalanta

Images of the real Ivan

Conflict in The One and Only Ivan by my 6th grade reading classes

Click here to check out our Padlet on the conflict in The One and Only Ivan

Tons of Illegal Ivory Crushed In Commerce City « CBS Denver

Tons of Illegal Ivory Crushed In Commerce City « CBS Denver

Flocabulary - Five Things (Elements of a Short Story)

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Soundtrack of My Life 11/14/13

Instead of an article of the week for homework, students were given an assignment titled Soundtrack of My Life.  Students need to come up with 8 songs that represent their life.  They need to write out the title and the artist and 3-4 sentences to explain whey they picked the song.  This assignment was given on Thursday, 11/14 and is due Tuesday, 11/19.

Article of the Week 11/7/13

Wes Leonard's mom helps rescue Fennville student

Article is due Tuesday, 11/12/13