Chapter 4

Justin has a good relationship with his grandfather. He looks up to him as a role model and loves and respects him. Who, in your family, is someone close to you like Grandfather to Justin? How do you treat them? What are some special things you and this person do?

Making Connections

Which character do you feel like has something in common with you? What do you have in common? Explain why you think you are like this person.

Relationships

Describe what Justin's relationship is like to his two sisters. How are they the same and how are they different?

Decisions, decisions....

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Sometimes when we read, we form opinions about whether what the character did was right or wrong. In chapter 2 in Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World, Justin has some problems he has to face. Do you think that he handled the problem in a good or bad way? Explain, in detail, your thinking. Use examples from the book to support your ideas.

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When you read a story that really interests you, you have made some sort of connection to the book. Maybe one of the characters reminds you of yourself or someone you know! Maybe the main character is struggling with the same problem you are dealing with in your real life! Making connections to books is very important. It shows you are really understanding what you are reading. Think about the first chapter that you read yesterday in Justin and the Best Biscuits in the World. What connection did you make in the chapter? Explain to me what your connection was and how it is important to you. Explain why it makes you want to read more.

Welcome to our blog! I can't wait for you to start using the blog during Guided Reading time. For today, I would like for you to practice.

I want you to write a comment to this post about your favorite memory so far this year in the fourth grade.

It's About That Time Again

Have you gone into the stores and noticed all of the school supplies sitting and staring you in the face? It is right around the corner! Soon enough, you will be filling that bookbag thinking to yourself, "There is no way the summer is over! I just got out of school!" I feel it too but sure enough it is coming! Yes, I have bought some pencils, pens, and highlighters. I have checked the latest fashions in totes for all of my books. I am getting prepared and slowly getting excited about getting back into learning mode! So what have you been doing to get ready for school? Have you bought your uniforms? Has Mom or Dad bought your pencils and folders?