1st and 2nd grade students have been comparing many of the books written by author: Doreen Cronin during literature. In preparation for Election Day, students "voted" for their favorite book. It was unanimous that the newest book titled DUCK FOR PRESIDENT was the winner. This story looks at the election process in a not so serious way and raised the question, "Could Duck ever be president of the United States?" Everyone agreed that the funniest part of the book was when Duck tricked Farmer Brown and turned his Statue of Liberty corn maze into a Statue of Liberty DUCK maze! After reading, students worked in partners on a fun crossword puzzle that tested their comprehension of the story.Tuesday, November 18, 2008
News from the library--November 10,2008
1st and 2nd grade students have been comparing many of the books written by author: Doreen Cronin during literature. In preparation for Election Day, students "voted" for their favorite book. It was unanimous that the newest book titled DUCK FOR PRESIDENT was the winner. This story looks at the election process in a not so serious way and raised the question, "Could Duck ever be president of the United States?" Everyone agreed that the funniest part of the book was when Duck tricked Farmer Brown and turned his Statue of Liberty corn maze into a Statue of Liberty DUCK maze! After reading, students worked in partners on a fun crossword puzzle that tested their comprehension of the story.