Room 312 - A View into the Vortex

Reading Strategy Breakdown:

Sequencing:

This asks us to take a linear look at the events in the story, paying attention to signal words that indicate a shift in action and place. The reason this is a strategy is because it encourages us to focus on the core events of the story.

Work Pick Mix Up:

Threw: to hurl something through the air

Through: passing from one side to another; endure

Ex: This article was about bullying and what kids go

threw at school.

There: in, at, or to that place or position

Their: belonging to people previously mention

Ex: Kids are scared to go to school, and when it gets

bad, it effects there life.

Fireside Book Chat:

A look at one of the Bluford High School series books.

English Site of the Week:

Grammar Bytes at www.chompchomp.com