December

"Fortune favors the bold." -Virgil

Fortune favors the bold is Mr. Browne's December precept.

Can you recall a time in your life when you did something very brave? Did something good happen as a result?

Respond in the comments section below!

November

"Have no friends not equal to yourself." -Confucious 

Do you agree with Mr. Browne's precept this month? Why or why not? Give examples from the text to support your response.

October

“Your deeds are your monuments.”

—Inscription on an Egyptian tomb

Discuss one character who has behaved in a way that has affected August a great deal. Justify your answer by providing two examples of the character's actions that have created an important impact on August.

September

Our first precept from Mr. Browne in September is: 

"When given the choice between being right and being kind, choose kind." Dr. Wayne Dyer. 

What does this precept mean to you?  What do you think it means to August? Post your thoughts in the comment section below!

Check out the pledge to choose kind by clicking this link.  Do you think our class has what it takes to be "certified kind"? If so, let's get started! 

Wonder Introduction

"You can't fit in when you were born to stand out." 

Today we are going to begin reading Wonder by R.J. Palacio.  Check out the review from the publisher and watch the introduction video above! In the comments section below, make a prediction about what you think will happen to main character, August, as we read.

About WONDER

The publisher's description:

August (Auggie) Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now. He's about to start 5th grade at Beecher Prep, and if you've ever been the new kid then you know how hard that can be. The thing is Auggie's just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. But can he convince his new classmates that he's just like them, despite appearances?