Bonjour mes amis!

It’s hard to believe we are in our second week of library lessons already!  Un grand merci to everyone who visited last week, whether it was to enjoy a story or participate in some of the activities.  Remember, you can send in your work anytime.  I try to post work by a deadline on Fridays, but I’m always able to add work to our Student Gallery as it comes in.

This week’s read aloud is a gorgeous moody story by author and illustrator Carson Ellis.    From the book flap:

” Du Iz Tak?  What is that?”

“As a tiny shoot unfurls, two damselflies peer at it in wonder.  When the plant grows taller, some young beetles arrive.  Could they build a tree fort?

With exquisitely detailed illustrations, an invented language, and tragicomic flair, Carson Ellis invites readers to imagine the dramatic possibilities to be found in even the humblest back yard.“

An Invented Language

When I read the story, try to look carefully at the pictures and words.  There are words repeated often.  Making the connection between the story and what’s happening in the illustrations will help you understand.  It’s just like learning French!   How many words can you and your family figure out?  Feel free to print the worksheet here: Du Iz Tak vocabulary sheet.

Mme Zibin’s Read Aloud

I hope you enjoy my reading of Du Iz Tak!  Please  remember the read aloud is password protected and is the same password as last week.  Please email me at dzibibn@sd79.bc.ca if you need any help.

Weekly Activities

I will be posting later today on the week’s activities, including insect forts and insect making.  It is also Earth Day on Wednesday.  To take care of our earth, the weekly activities include materials found in nature and what we have in our recycling bin.  I hope you’ll join me!

Did you enjoy Du Iz Tak by Carson Ellis?  Let me know what you thought in the comment section below.

🙂 Mme Zibin