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Seussian Superlatives

In honor of Dr. Seuss, we created our very own alphabet book using his example of alliteration.  Alliteration is when the same sound is repeated throughout a sentence.  We illustrated our alliteration sentences following Dr. Seuss' example of contrasting colors and fictional characters. My students' examples are quite tongue twisting. Here are just a few:

Jackal and Jordan jumprope wearing jackets in a jungle with a jackrabbit, a jaguar, and a jellyfish. - Christina

Olivia Octopus overlooked her ostrick in the ocean of Oklahoma while playing an operatta on oppossums and opening doors. - Benjamin

The drooling dictionary dared to drink dishwater dumplings. - Katey

Edward the earthworm was eating eggplant in Europe with Eddie the elephant. - Marcella

Do you have an example you would like to share?

Because of Winn Dixie

If you have not read Because of Winn Dixie, you are missing out on a great adventure. A young girl named Opal learns many life lessons one summer alongside her dog, Winn Dixie.  We were on edge as we read through the book together in class.  My students begged me to "keep reading, keep reading!" The movie inspired by the book recently hit the big screen and is just as heartfelt as the book. A few teachers and several students were able to meet at the movies on February 19th to watch it together.  It was a great time! 

Have you read the book or seen the movie?  What were your favorite parts?  Would you recommend the book or movie to others?