Assignments+for+the+Month

This month we are reading Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski.




 * Week 1**

Read Chapters 1-4 In your journals write a paragraph about each of the main characters. Write a paragraph on the setting and the lifestyle of Birdie Boyer. Start the "Grow your own Strawberry " project, remember all the supplies will be supplied by me.


 * Week 2**

Read Chapters 5-9 Write journal entries on how you feel about Birdie and Shoestring's relationship so far, and how their families act. Does your family act like Birdie's or Shoestring's. Why? Draw a picture of your strawberry plant everyday in your booklet.

Read Chapters 10-12 Write a journal entry ( 2 paragraphs) about the hardships Birdie's family is going through. How would you deal with the hardship? What do you think you could do lessen the hardship? Continue drawing pictures of your strawberry plant everyday in your booklet.
 * Week 3**

Read Chapters 13-15 Write 2 paragraphs on what you though of how the book ended. Would you recommend it to a friend? Why? Finish your Strawberry Project and bring your plant and booklet to class.
 * Week 4**