What's Happening in Room 203

Enjoy the last few weeks….

suezaz26 — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 19:27:28 +0000

I hope everyone is enjoying the last few weeks of summer! I am looking forward to meeting all of you!

Wendy Mass visits 6th graders

suezaz26 — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 03:13:11 +0000

Wendy visits 6th graders

Thank you Wendy Mass

suezaz26 — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:43:52 +0000

On June 5th, Park Middle School students had the wonderful opportunity to meet Wendy Mass. In the weeks before Ms. Mass’ visit, students read some of her novels; Jeremy Fink and the Meaning of Life, A Mango Shaped Space, 11 Birthdays, Heaven Looks A lot Like the Mall, and Leap Day. In our literature study groups we discussed our feelings about the story, we made personal connections, we identified important story elements, and we noticed Wendy’s style and craft in writing. I think every student enjoyed the novel he/she read. Conversation was buzzing in our classroom…what excitement.

During her visit Ms. Mass spoke about her career in writing and in becoming an acclaimed author. She shared her interesting scroll of rejection letters, and shared her many successes. In addition, she took us through some interesting writing activities. What a difference in our writing from a few, simple new ideas! Thanks Wendy! I think she inspired the writer in all of us! Our thanks to Wendy for a wonderful day!

Telling Lies and Telling Tales…what’s the difference?

suezaz26 — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:26:42 +0000

In chapter 16, Grim shares some TALES from Christmases past. Grim asks him, “How can you tell such lies on Christmas Eve?”

In which Grim replies, “I’m telling tales, my dear, not lies. Lies are mean things, and tales are meant to entertain.”

Do you agree with Grim’s statement? Why or why not? In what ways can lies be mean? Tales be entertaining? Does it matter who is telling the lies or the tales?

Share your thoughts. Be sure to reply to the question and to at least one other classmate.

HAPPY BLOGGING!!

Freak the Mighty

suezaz26 — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 02:52:35 +0000

March 19, 2009

We have been reading Freak the Mighty for a few weeks now, and it’s time to start blogging! Here you will find quotes or questions from the book. It’s your responsibility to respond at least twice within one week. I will keep dates posted on my website. You can respond to my initial questions and/or quotes; or to another students.

So here goes: – – “Pain is just a state of mind. You can think your way out of anything, even pain.”

Reaction – I think this quote means…or try I agree/disagree with this statement…

Check out Mrs. Zazzara’s Webpage LINKS for a fun Freak the Mighty Survey!

Welcome to Mrs. Zazzara’s Reading and English classes

suezaz26 — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:34:40 +0000

This is a place where you can come to find out what is going on in class, assignments, projects, homework, and any activities that we may be doing.

You will also be able to have “discussions” with fellow classmates about novels we are reading, assignments.

I look forward to reading your comments.