Lively Library Blog

Fabulous Folk Tales

ms. dobbs — Sun, 07 Nov 2010 22:56:36 +0000

Third grade read an Anansi story in the library this week as part of our Genres of Fiction unit. Anansi is a well know character in African folktales and is known as a “trickster”. In traditional trickster tales, the main character is often very clever and is able to get the best of other, much more powerful, characters. In the story Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock, Anansi is indeed very clever but in the end is defeated by small, shy Bush Deer.

Talk about some of the other folktales you have been reading. Have you read some where the main character could be considered a “tricky” person?

What’s in your backpack?

ms. dobbs — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 17:13:53 +0000

Well, it’s the end of the first six weeks and I’ve seen lots of books going in and out of the library. Tell me what book is in your backpack right now and why you chose that book. Was it the cover, the title, the blurb on the back, or maybe it’s by a favorite author. Let me know the title and author of your book as well as why you picked it to be your “backpack” buddy. Remember to use complete sentences and check over your spelling before you submit your entry!

Top Three for 2007-2008

ms. dobbs — Tue, 06 May 2008 13:08:50 +0000

Wow, I can’t believe its May and the year is almost over. Write and let me know what your 3 favorite books or stories were that you read or had read to you this year. It might be a Bluebonnet, a Caldecott, a Bookworm book, or anything else that touched you in some way. If you can remember the author and include his or her name in your post, it will help your friends locate the book if they want to read it also.

The Best Bluebonnet Book of the Year

ms. dobbs — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 19:13:13 +0000

After reading some of this year’s Bluebonnet books, its finally time to cast your vote for the one that you think is the best. Before you vote I want you to take a little time and reflect on your reasons for choosing a book as your favorite. When you are ready, put your thoughts in writing and post them. Remember, others are reading your responses. You need to really “sell” your favorite book. Just saying it was funny or good won’t get the job done. I will expect complete sentences and reasonably decent spelling in your post. Make a case for the book of your choice and “May the best book win!”

Holiday “What is it?”

ms. dobbs — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 13:32:58 +0000

One of the most amazing things about a poem is the way the poet paints a picture with his or her words. Here’s a holiday poem for you to read. After you’ve finished, let me know what you think it is. Tell me what words in the poem make you think your guess is correct.

Maybe

Pushed under

The rug,

Or hidden

Behind

A chair,

Or handed

To somebody

Else-

Isn’t there

Just one

More?

What are some of your favorite scary books?

ms. dobbs — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 14:29:06 +0000

We’ve been reading lots of scary books in the library and in your classrooms. What are your favorites? Did you like the ones with a surprise ending like Annie Was Warned and A Dark Tale?