Teacher ?s
-Can we have the current RIOT words (spelling list)?
(See attached list)
-Can we use longer words in the book? What are some longer words the kids know?
You can use longer words. Students know the words from the R.I.O.T. word list, as well as most basic sight words
and words that you can sound out. As long as you explain what more complicated words mean, don’t worry
about using them.
-Do they like rhyming books?
Yes, they LOVE books that rhyme.
-Do they know?
-The 3 Little Pigs
Yes
-Jack and the Bean Stalk
Maybe some, but probably not all.
-Aladdin
Yes
-Magic School Bus
Yes, we read/watch many Magic School Bus things
-Veggie Tales
Maybe some, but probably not all.
-Can you name a few stories that they would be familiar with?
We read many Junie B. Junes chapter books. We read many stories by Dr. Suess, Tomie Depaola, and Eric Carle.
They love Dora stories, Clifford, and Arthur. The boys love books about dinosaurs, cars, machines, etc. Girls are
into books about horses, princesses, dancing, etc. All of them are into animals.
-Do they know what a cell is?
No. But if you want to talk about it, they would understand it in general terms. Use kid friendly language and use
lots of examples (make connections to things that are the same size or have the same job) and pictures.
-Do they know why plants are green?
No. Again, if you want to talk about this, use examples and pictures to help explain it.
-Do they know why breathing is important?
They said “to give us air”. They aren’t able to say why our body needs air.
-Can we have a list of everyone’s names?
Stephanie
Jazmin B.
Mikahla
Jasmine C.
Mia
Yadimir
Demetri
Jamarcus
Rebecca
Christian
Ashley
Julian
Anthony
Gina
Lianna
Nathan
Trevor
Da-niya
Cesar
Jonathan
Riley
Jennifer
Omarion
Abdulmalik
Daniela
-Do you have individual pictures of the students? If you do, can you put them on your blog?
I don’t have individual pictures with names. You’ll find some individual pictures on the blog under the “Bee of
the Week” section. Those students who have already been the “Bee” will have their pictures there. I will give
Mrs. Cohen individual school pictures.
-Do they know what aliens are?
Yes.
Student ?s
-Who is your favorite cartoon character?/ super hero?
Sponge Bob
Dora and Diego.
Mario
Disney’s Cars
Batman
Spiderman
Disney princesses
Arthur
Clifford.
-What is your favorite story?/What things do you like to read about?
Junie B. Jones
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Mo Willem’s books
Fly Guy
Dinosaurs
Animals
Dogs
Sports
- What’s your favorite thing to do?
Play
Play soccer
Play basketball
Play football
Video games
Play with my friends
Read books
Coloring
Eat snacks
Write stories
-Do you have a favorite TV show?/ Do you know who Phineas and Ferb are?
Dora the Explorer
iCarly
SpongeBob Squarepants
Handy Manny
A.N.T. Farm
Phineas and Ferb (yes they know)
Go Diego Go
-What do you want to be when you grow up? (Many said the same thing, here were the ideas)
Teacher
Fireman
Policeman
Nurse
FBI Agent
Candy store owner
Artist
Zoo keeper
Soccer player
Pilot
Mechanic
-What is your favorite Dr. Seuss book?
The Cat in the Hat
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
-Who is your hero?
Mom
Dad
Teacher
Sister
Brother
Policemen
Firemen
-What can you tell us about Buzzy Bear?
“We get to take Buzzy Bear home.”
“We get to take Buzzy Bear places.”
“We get to write in the journal about what we do with Buzzy Bear.”
“He is brown.”
“I love Buzzy Bear.”
“We get to read the journal to the class.”