What's the Problem?

Hello Ridgecrest Readers and Writers,
I hope you have enjoyed class as we have studied character conflict (what's the problem) and character traits (thoughts and feelings) in the stories we have read this week.  Can you list the four types of character conflict?  When you read a story, look for the conflict and the resolution of the conflict.  That is what makes the story so interesting!  Think of it as a treasure hunt - you are searching for the buried treasure (the conflict) and when you find it, you have struck gold (the resolution).  Eureka!  Try using what you have learned this week in  your writing, too.  When you revise your own compositions, make sure your story has a problem and a solution, because it will make the reader want to keep reading your story.  So, as you read for your reading logs, and you write in your writer's notebook, keep in mind the conflict and the resolution.  You'll become a better reader and a better writer.

Hello Ridgecrest Roadrunner Readers and Writers!

Good Morning Ridgecrest Roadrunner Readers and Writers!
In 4th grade this year, you will have a chance to be a part of our classroom blog.  On our blog, you will be to learn new things, go to websites from the links provided, make comments, and add your own reading and writing thoughts to our blog.  Sounds pretty cool, eh?  I hope you are as excited as I am to make our blog simply "A-Maize-ing!"  As you look at our blog for the first time, check out some of the website links and you will find some great language arts websites where you can learn more about topics we are studying in class.  Also, when you post your first comments, please tell me why you think I named our blog "Tuckett's A-Maize-ing Blog!"  I am looking forward to reading your amazing comments. :-)