The Angel Experiment - Online Novel Study

In our classroom, we all have a novel study that we are working with. My group, the Einsteins, are reading an action book called ‘The Angel Experiment.’ This week our task is to look closely for new and interesting vocabulary.  Along with that, we are trying to determine what we like or dislike about the story, We MUST give reasons for these likes or dislikes.

This novel is about 6 kids that have some strange powers, but I’ll tell you more about those another time. One of the main characters is Max. Max has wings, is the leader of the group and is tough and fearless. Now you might be thinking that Max sounds like a great guy who looks out for his friends...well he is.  Now, here is the first twist in the story...Max is a girl! Believe it or not SHE fights mutant erasers (wolf people) that have a massive army and is a great leader and friend to her clan.

One of the things that I really enjoy about this book is that there are a lot of different emotions and innumerable action scenes. I love stories that have a bit of magic in them and it always helps if authors use great vocabulary to help hook you into their world.

Our online novel is a great place to share our thoughts and ideas as we read the book.  It challenges us to think about the great vocabulary that we are reading, and it gives us the chance to wonder about things as we read.  I feel like I’m actually participating in the adventures instead of just reading a bunch of words.  It helps me to see what my classmates are thinking as they read the novel with me.  

I’m really looking forward to continuing on this reading journey.  I have read other novels, but this one is definitely the best.  My reasons...action galore, powerful vocabulary and the opportunity to share my thoughts with classmates.  

This book is a MUST READ! You will not be disappointed.

One Of The Most Famous French Artist

Do you wonder sometimes who famous artist's are? Well I can tell you that I think the same too, especially when it comes to painting in the same style they used and that's when I really need to pay attention. Do you know who this artist is? Here are some clues

(1840 - 1926)

1. His father ran a grocery business
2. His mother was an opera singer
3. April 1st 1851 he entered LeHarve secondary school of arts.
4. When in Paris he saw other painters copying their masters works but he would sit by the window and paint what he saw.

In Paris he met other young painters who became friends and fellow impressionists.

He was influenced by Eugene Boudin, Johan Jongkind and Goustare Courvet. Boudin taught him how to use oils as well as outdoor painting techniques.

This famous artist is Oscar Claude Monet who is one of the famous French painters.

What Is Art Alive All About?

What Is Art Alive All About?

This term our topic is all about ‘Art Alive.’ We are studying famous artists, looking at things in a different perspective and using different kinds and art techniques along the way.

One of my most admired paintings is by a famous artist named Leonardo Da Vinci who began painting the Mona Lisa in the year 1503, and finished it shortly before he died in 1519. If you look at the Mona Lisa painting you can see that one of her eyes are up and one side of her mouth is up too but the other side is down. Nobody knows why this is but is is surely a mystery.

There are different ways to create different kind of arts. There is statues, painting, sketching and even just drawing what you dream. Sometimes when I get bored on rainy days I grab some paper, a pencil, and a rubber and start to draw what I see outside.

This term I am really hoping to learn lots of facts about different artists, get a bit better at art, and learn different techniques for my life later on.

Room 18 Presents Happy (Nevershoutnever)

Last term room 18 established a movie together that was all planed by the talented Laurien. She decided to make a movie that showed black and white, happiness, sadness, and a lot of funny faces along the way. The song is called 'Happy' by Nevershoutnever. We hope you enjoy it!!!