1-26-11
I read Betsy Ross for 20 minutes In one section of the text, the main/central idea was Betsy's childhood was busy. A detail from the text that supports this is:She took care of her younger brothers and sisters everyday.


Awesome job Audrey! You are a perfect Betsy Ross!!!!!
-Ms P
Thank you!



1-27-11
I read Betsy Ross for 20 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy's parents opposed their plans for marriage. A detail from the text that supports this is: It was against Quaker rules for Betsy to marry someone who was not a Quaker. The Source was a book.

1Great job using a source!!!! -Ms. Palmer

I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy learned to sew at home and at school . A detail from the text that supports this is She made clothes and quils for her family!
2-7-11
Hi Audrey! Great job underlining the title! One thing I forgot to remind people is to add a date to the top. Could you do that as soon as you have a chance? Also, question, you say something about school but your supporting detail doesn't talk about school. Is there another part of the text that supports your idea about school? -MsP

2-9-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes. In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy married Jhon Ross in 1773. A detail from the text that supports this is They opened a shop together .

Audrey, how does opening a shop "prove" that they are married? Can you look at this again, please? If you need help, see me in class. -MsP


2-9-11

I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes. In one section of the text the main/central idea was She was born. A detail from the text that supports this is Elizabeth was born in 1752

What day did you make this entry? Is this from 2/9? -MsP Yes i did not do it the night up one so you told us to do it in school.



2-10-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy stopped going to school at the age of 12.A detail from the text that supports this is She became a apprentice at a sewing shop.

Hi Audrey! You are getting better at the main idea! One thing, you don't need to repeat "Betsy stopped going to school" in your detail if you already have it in your main idea...But, much better overall!! -MsP


2-14-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy sewed for her upholstery shop. A detail from the text was She made covers for furniture .

Hi Audrey! When did you write this? I didn't see a date on it... One thing- how does "covers for furniture" prove hat she made clothing? Remember, your supporting detail needs to prove the main idea. Unless, you change your main idea to be more "general," like Betsy sewed in her shop. Would this cover your supporting detail? Let me know what you think by writing me back below. -MsP



2-15-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was At age 75, Betsy's eyesight was failing. A detail from the text was one of her children had to read the bible to her.

This is awesome!!!!! Can you fix a few things that I underlined above? You gout the main idea and supporting detail!!! -MsP


2-16-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy took great care of making the first American flag. A detail from the text was She sewed 13 stars and 13 red and white stripes!

Hey Audrey! I underlined a part where you need to put an ending mark. Also check the other underlined part. Great main idea and supporting detail! -MsP


2-17-10
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy's parents set great example for there children.A detail from the text was They worked hard and went to meetings twice a week and loved there family.

Hey Audrey! I underlined a part where you need a period. Also, see where it is bold? You need two spaces there after your ending mark. Great main idea and supporting detail! -MsP

2-22-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes. In one section of the text the main/central idea was that when Betsy was12 her father thought her sewing skills should be used differently. A detail from the text is Betsy's dad felt like Betsy should learn a trade.

Audrey, hmmm- this seems like a detail that should be in your report. It tells a lot about her childhood and later years. Can you correct the things in bold above? Thanks! -MsP


2-23-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes. In one section of the text the main/central idea was in 1775, Britian had the largest Navy in the world. A detail from the text is Britian's ships controlled the Atlantic Ocean and the ocean is vast. Vast means very large.


2-24-11
I read Betsy Ross for 15 minutes. In one section of the text the main/central idea was Betsy ran her shop by herself. A detail from the text is that John (Betsy's first husband) died in 1776 by a explosion.


3-21-11
Super Storms By:Seymour Simon
The text was a parrigraph
The main idea of the text was: During a thunderstorm lightning bolts shoot between clouds and the ground.A detail from the text that supports this is:Lightning can destroy a tree or a house! It made me feel sad because storms somtimes storms can destroy houses.
Sign BW

3-22-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a page.
The main idea of the text was:Joe con't count..A detail from the text that supports this is: He counted to 10 and said 6,8,12,1,5,2,7,11, then 10.
Sign BW
It made me feel sad because: I would be sad if I con't count.

3-23-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a capter.
The main idea of the text was Tod had to go home on the kindegatern bus at 12 because he got in troble. A detail from the text that supports this is Tod was bad so Mrs. Jewls put his name under the word DISCIPLINE and then he was bad and got a check mark by his name. Then his name was circled.
Sign Nicole Cochran
It made me feel sad because Tod got in troble alot.

3-24-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a chapter.
The main idea from the text was Bebe loved art. A detail from the text that supports this is Bebe could draw a cat in less then 45 seconds, a dog in less then 30 seconds, and a flower in less than eight seconds.
Sign Nicole Cochran
It just made me feel HAPPY for some reason.

3-25-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a chapter.
The main idea from the text was Mrs. Jewls asked Calvin to take a note but Calvin cound not do it. A detail from the text that support this is there was no 19th story so he con't take the note.
Sign Nicole Cochran
It made me feel sad.

3-28-11
Exploring Weather By: Kathy Wilmore
The main idea of the text was It could be very hot. A detail from the text that support this is people are getting dehydrated because there not drinking water. I t made me feel sad.


3-29-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a chapter.
The main idea from the text was Paul liked pigtales! A detail from the text that support this is Paul pulled pigtales all the time and he pulled Leslies pigtales so Leslie sreamed! It just made me feel Happy for some reason????

3-30-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a chapter.
The main idea from the text was Dana is ichy. A detail from the text that support this is Dana had mosquuito bites It made me feel sad???

3-31-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a chapter.
The main idea from the text was Sammy was stinking so bad.A detail from the text that support this is It was drity coats and onder all the coats was a rat.It made me feel happy?

4-1-11
Wayside School By:Louis Sactlar
The text was a chapter.
The main idea from the text was John almost could'ent read.A detail from the text that support this is John could onley read upsidedown. It made me feel Happy?

Hi you are about to hear some things no what i read over a week. I hope you like it! oh and um sorry I forgot now lets get started! enjoy!


4-4-11
Ladybugs By:
The main idea is the author likes ladybugs and the author is trying to make you like ladybugs. A detail that supports this is the author is telling you that ladybugs crawl in your hand and sometimes don't hurt because the author wants you to like ladybugs because the author wrote about ladybugs. I just felt I don't know maybe a weird feeling. I couldn't think of the feeling.

4-5-11
I read Exploring Weather. The main idea is a tornado's funnel is white at first. A detail from the text that supports this is because it is only filled with water at first. It made me feel impressed because I didn't know that a tornado's funnel at first is only filled with water. Also, tornados are black and brown once they hit the ground because they hit the dirt. It made me feel surprised.

4-6-11
I read Fog. The main idea is fog disappears when the air warms or the wind blows. A detail that supports this is people can see when the fog disappears. My feeling was interested and by Helen Frost.

4-7-11
I read Venus. The main idea was Venus is called Earth's sister. They are the same in many ways. A detail from the text that supports this is they both have clouds. I felt very happy when I read this. Also it is very interesting. By Melanie Chrismer

4-8-11
I read Wayside School by Louis Sazchar
The main idea is Leslie used her body parts to help her in math. A detail is when Leslie was adding she used her fingers. And make sure you are reading goog books. I hope you liked it and have a great day!

4-11-11
I read Uranus The main idea is Uranus has an ocean. A detail is can you swim on Uranus No. And... the book is By: Christine Taylor-Butler.
4-12-11
I read Mars The main Idea is: There is a shiny object in the night sky that is not a star, What do you think it is? MARS! A detail is stars are not the only shinny objects in the night sky.
4-13-11
I read Weather and Seasons The main Idea is: There are four seasons. A detail is There is spring, summer, fall, and winter. AND the book is By Angela Royston!
4-14-11
I read Bears By: Emily Green The main Idea is: Bears have big paws! A detail is There paws help them puddle through the water.
4-15-11
I read Bears By: Emily Green The main Idea is:Bears have sharp claws. A detail is Claws help some bears climb trees
Thank you for reading!!!!


Hi you are about to hear some things no what i read over a week. I hope you like it! oh and um sorry I forgot now lets get started! enjoy!
4-25-11
I read The Adventures of Ook and Gluk (Captain under pants) The main Idea is: Oook and Gluk were best friends! A detail is: They have been friends and having Adventures since they were 3.
By : Pilkey (I don't know first name)
Fiction
4-26-11
I read The Adventures of Ook and Gluk (Captain under pants) The main Idea is: A girl said will mary me? a detail is: No way (dumb head that's what it said in the book.)
By: Pilkey
Fiction
4-27-11
I read The Adventures of Ook and Gluk (Captain under pants) The main Idea is:A group of kids hide in the garbige. A detail is: 2 people (who are bad)are chasing the group of kids.
By:Pilkey
Fiction
4-28-11
I read Squirrels
The main Idea: Big Bushy tails help Squirrels balence. A detail is: So they can Balence when they climb trees.
By:Derek Zobel
Non Fiction
4-29-11
I read Squirrels
The main Idea: Squirrels have sharp claws. A detail is: because claws help Squirrels grip trees.
By:Derek Zobel
Non Fiction.
Thank you for taking the time to read this!
have a AWESOME day!


Hi you are about to hear some things no what i read over a week. I hope you like it! oh and um sorry I forgot now lets get started! enjoy!
5/9/11
I read If you give a pig a pancake.
The main idea is the pig likes pancakes. A supporting detail is the pig always has pancakes and a lot of other things. Also the book is by Laura Nunerofe.

5/10/11
I read Mother Goose.
The main idea is some poems rhyme. A detail is hickety pickety my fine hen. She lays eggs for gentleman. The book is by Dan Yaccarino.

5/11/11
I read The night before first grade.
The main idea is the girl is so excited for first grade. A supporting detail is she gets everything prepared for first grade and the girl loves first grade. The book is by Natasha Wing.

5/12/11
I read The Very Hungry Cattpiller!
The main Idea is: The Cattpiller gets full because the cattpiller eats to much!
Suporting Detail:Then after that the cattpiller gets sick!
The book is By: Eric Keil

5/13/11
I read Green Eggs and Ham
The main Idea is:The cat will not eat green eggs and ham.
Suporting Detal: The cat does not like green eggs and ham but then he eats it and likes it!!!!!!!
Also the book is By: Dr.Seuss
I took alot of time on this so I hope you like it! Thanks for reading!