Over the next three weeks, we, the citizens of Brufftopia invite you to vote for books in Brufftopia’s March Book Madness. Throughout this school year, students have read many different books. Lots of students have strong opinions about which book was the best they’ve read. So Brufftopia’s March Book Madness …
This past week The Harry Potter Book Club talked about Mad-Eye Moody practicing the Unforgivable Curses on students. The curses have had an incredible impact on the students. Mrs. Russell and I were incredibly impressed to hear thoughtful responses. We also talked about fame and it’s effect on relationships.
This past week The Harry Potter Book Club made connections from Serious Talk to The Goblet of Fire. Mrs. Loof and I were incredibly impressed to hear thoughtful responses to why witches and wizards had house elves. We talked quite a bit about the connections of house-elves to slavery. Next …
Brufftopians shared their extreme weather research projects this past week. After two weeks of research, students used different tools to show their learning. A number of students elected to use computers while others used posters. The research was conducted at home and in the classroom! Check out the student’s projects …
This past Friday we kicked off Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Mr. Taylor lead one of the greatest book talks we have had in the book club. Students shared their noticings and wonderings about the expanding wizarding world. Students shared their insight into the Weasley family. Finally, students talked …
We have finally wrapped up Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. The Harry Potter Book Club is in full swing and learning incredible amounts along the way. Each student has also learned it is important to believe in yourself. Harry goes… SPOILER ALERT!!!
