The North Star and The Global Read Aloud

Over the next 5 weeks we will be reading and responding to five books by Peter H. Reynolds (the same author as The Dot).

This week we read the book "The North Star".  http://www.fablevisionlearning.com/northstar/read/
Students created their very own STAR which highlights five of their strengths.

  

 

We also spent a morning connecting with another class. In 5 minutes the students were able to track down their location which turned out to be Grapevine, Texas. After our mystery session, students shared interesting facts, details etc about The North Star. 

 

Students of Grapevine Elementary School in Grapevine, Texas. 

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After reading and discussing The North Star, the students discovered the theme of the book was to follow your dreams. We talked about how each and every person is different and special and will take their own journey in life. Never be afraid to follow your dreams, wherever they may take you. Below you will find the hopes, dreams and wishes of the students in 2A.

Jack - If Pokemon were real, I'd like to be the Pokemon Master.
Samiya - When I grow up, I want to raise money for my family.
Drake - I want to be a Police Man when I get older.
Saba - My dream is to be a better drawer. I want to be an artist that can make things that look like they are popping out when they draw.
Mya - I dream to be an artist.
Conner - I wish to have a cat.
Sho - I want to be a professional soccer player.
Blake - I would like to be a scorpion.
Rain - I want to be a chef.
Keria - I want to be a doctor when I grow up.
Audrey - I want to see One Direction.
Sandip - I want to go to Disneyland.
Anabelle - I want to be a teacher.
Ava - I wish to be a doctor.
Nimesh -  I want to get an iPad.
Ben - I want to travel the world.
Lucy - I wish that the world was made out of candy.
Maxwell - I want to become a better beyblader.
Sophie -  I hope to fly to the moon.

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There are many schools participating in the Global Read Aloud, please check out the link below to see where we are all located:
 https://mapsengine.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=zfq7xf-XR45I.kdGIhwdw9dg0