Introduction to Greek Mythology

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Cause and Effect

Summer Reading Challenge 2022

 TEACHERP WANTS YOU to join the 

Summer Reading Challenge of 2022.

The challenge: You should read at least 5 good chapter books this summer.  Make sure you pick books that are the right challenge level for you.  If you can read more, the YOU ROCK!  Leave a comment on this page and I will add you to the official Summer Reading Challenge list. (Link)

But what do I do?

It's simple.

Each time you finish a book, leave the title and author's name in the comments section of Teacherp (this blog).  If you can't leave a comment, you can email me.  That's it.  Keep reading and I'll update your score as we go along.  Keep sending me updates throughout the summer.

Challenge levels:
1.  Participant -- 5 chapter books
2.  Superior -- 10 chapter books
3.  Elite -- 15 chapter books

Anyone from the school can join.  Tell your friends and siblings to join too.

Demeter and Persephone

You can read another version of this story at this link.

Summer Reading Challenge of 2021

 

It is time to join the Summer Reading Challenge of 2021 for Teacherp's current and former students.

What do you do?  It's simple, read at least 5 chapter books this summer.  Make sure you pick quality books that are a good challenge for you.  When you complete a book, leave a comment on this page and I will add you to the Summer Reading Challenge list.  It's that easy!

Each time you finish a book, leave the author's name and the title in the comments section of Teacherp (this blog).  Don't forget to attach your name.

Challenge Levels:

• 5 chapter books -- Participant
• 10 chapter books -- Superior
• 15 chapter books -- Elite

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Don't Forget about The Summer Reading Challenge of 2020!

It's not too late!  
Join now!  

Read the instructions and leave comments when you finish books.  Check your status here.

Happy reading!!!

San Jose Public Library

The San Jose Public Library has several options available to support reading and learning this summer.

SJPL Home

SJPL Express Pickup

SJPL E-Library Card

SJPL Virtual Programs

SJPL STEAM Learning

SJPL Summer Learning Program

SJPL Graphic Novel Contest

Summer Reading Challenge 2020

TEACHERP WANTS YOU to join the 

Summer Reading Challenge of 2020.

The challenge: You should read at least 5 good chapter books this summer.  Make sure you pick books that are the right challenge level for you.  If you can read more, the YOU ROCK!  Leave a comment on this page and I will add you to the official Summer Reading Challenge list.

But what do I do?

It's simple.

Each time you finish a book, leave the title and author's name in the comments section of Teacherp (this blog).  That's it.  Keep reading and I'll update your score as we go along.  Keep sending me updates throughout the summer.

Challenge levels:
1.  Participant -- 5 chapter books
2.  Superior -- 10 chapter books
3.  Elite -- 15 chapter books

Anyone from the school can join.  Tell your friends and siblings to join too.

Happy reading!!!

The Ickabog by J.K. Rowling

J.K. Rowling, the author of Harry Potter, is releasing her new book online to help children in quarantine.  It is free!!! She is release a few chapters each week.  I'd like to encourage everyone to give it a try.  The book is titled The Ickabog.  She also has a really cool contest going for illustrations.  If you like the book, try entering the contest. (Get your parents permission first.)

The Ickabog Home

Chapter 1: King Fred the Fearless

Illustration Competition

Mythology: Neptune and Pluto

Read about the Roman God Neptune (Greek Poseidon)
Greek Mythology Poseidon
Roman God Neptune
Primary Facts about Neptune

Read about the Roman God Pluto (Greek Hades)
Greek Mythology Hades
Roman God Pluto
Pluto Mythology for Kids

Mythology: Saturn

Read about the Roman God Saturn (Greek Titan Cronus):
Kids Net Saturn
Britannica Online

Mythology -- Mars and Jupiter

Read about the Roman god Mars (Greek Ares):
Greek Mythology Ares
Roman Mars
Mars: Britannica Kids

Read about the Roman god Jupiter (Greek Zeus):
Greek Mythology Zeus
Roman Jupiter
Jupiter: Britannica Kids

Mythology -- Mercury and Venus

Read about the Roman God Mercury (Hermes in Greece)
Hermes Greek Mythology
Hermes: Messenger of the Gods
Mercury Mythology

Read about the Roman Goddess Venus (Aphrodite in Greece)
Greek Mythology Aphrodite
Venus: Ancient Roman Goddess

Cause and Effect | Reading Strategies

Now try these out:

1. Another lesson about cause and effect
2. A cause and effect game
3. A cause and effect quiz

Author's Purpose

Fact or Opinion Video and Quiz

Now quiz yourself with this link from Quia. 

Find a poem to share with the class

Find a poem on one of these websites...or find your own.

• https://poets.org/poems-kids
• https://bookriot.com/2019/05/10/funny-poems-for-kids/
• https://www.familyfriendpoems.com/poems/children/
• https://www.poetryfoundation.org/learn/children

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