Fortunately. . .

Last week, in the library, I read one of my favorite books t0 the fifth graders.  It is by Remy Charlip and starts out like this. . . 

"Fortunately, one day, Ned received an invitation to a surprise party."

"But, unfortunately, the party was in Florida and Ned lives in New York."

"Fortunately, a friend loaned him an airplane."

"Unfortunately, the motor exploded. . ."

This is a great read out loud story - I wish I could capture the looks on kids faces as they listen to this book.  It is laugh out loud, so if you think a library should be quiet, it is not the place to read it.  We then proceeded to write out own version of Fortunately . . . is has been fun for me to see the different directions the two classes are heading.  I will keep you posted as our stories progress.

As for the Villers' family . . . Fortunately, my cousin Liesl is coming to stay for the weekend.

But, unfortunately, my house is a disaster and I must go clean. . .