Great thoughts!

Dear Students,



I really enjoyed reading your thoughts about the new Lightning Thief cover. I wonder, however, if you realize what you write back to me can be read by anyone and everyone? I am sure that if you did you would have made sure to double check your spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Keep in mind that what you write can be read by me, your parents, your classmates, and even your teachers next year! Also, two of you need to claim your work. I cannot give you credit unless I know what you write, and currently we have two mystery posts.


Now, moving on to other matters. I have been reading several books at once lately. Mostly, I have been reading The Omnivore’s Dilemma, by Michael Pollan. I have also been reading Food Rules by the same author. He is a journalist and an author. He is also something of a celebrity right now. He is getting a lot of attention from his books and his role in the documentary Food, Inc. The movie (which has been nominated for an Oscar) and his books talk a lot about how our food has changed over the last century or so. It really makes you think about what you eat. He doesn’t say that you have to be a vegan or a vegetarian, but you should be aware of how food is made and to think about what you are putting into your body.


I am also reading bits and pieces of several other books so I can figure out which novel or book I want to read next. I am looking at Magyk, because Elizabeth really seemed to like it. I am also thinking about reading Science Fair. I really want to read the book Nerds but we don’t have it in our library. I have to check the public library. I also want to reread The Phantom Tollbooth. That is one of my all time favorites. The author does such a good job of playing with words and making puns. It is really entertaining to read. Plus, the vocabulary is amazing. I know that is a teachery thing to say, but it is true. You can help but feel smart when you read it. I also picked up Scat to look at and Kimchi & Calamari. I picked up Scat simply because it has a cat on the cover, and the title was funny. The title Kimchi and Calamari caught my attention for the same reason. Check back next week and you’ll find out which book I actually chose and what I think of it.

Good Day and Good Books to you!

Sincerely,



Ms. C