"Suzy and Leah" Discussion

What did you feel was particularly meaningful today during our class discussion of Jane Yolen's "Suzy and Leah"? Was there anything left out that you would wish to add?

The Unwanteds - Harkness Discussion

Congratulations! You experienced your first HDS Harkness discussion as sixth graders. What else can you add to our discussion we had today on The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann? Please post your thoughts!

Welcome to Sixth Grade Literature

Welcome to Sixth Grade Literature! We will be reading a number of different pieces throughout the year, including the novels The Giver, Walk Two Moons, and The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. In addition to nightly readings and daily discussions, your participation will include posting thoughtful comments to my blog.