The Day I Met Fractal

I contemplated running a thermometer under hot water and telling Mom I was sick. As I walked to the bathroom however, I remembered we were getting a new student today.

My teacher didn't exactly tell the class we were getting a new student. She said we were going to be meeting Fractal and being the sleuth that I am I knew precisely what she meant.

We were getting a new student and my teacher wanted it to be a surprise, but where is the fun in that! I had to go to school today to meet Fractal and welcome him to Chadbury Elementary home of the Wildcats.

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Getting a new student can be exciting for a classroom. However, it can be scary for the new student. It's important to remember how you felt when you were in a new situation and didn't know anyone. Keep that in mind if you ever have the privilege of showing the new kid around.

A sleuth is another word for a detective. Authors sometimes use words that are meant to engage the reader. Using words such as sleuth provide more entertainment to the story.

At the beginning of the year there were 67 5th graders and 63 6th graders and Chadbury Elementary. By January there were 3 less 5th graders and 8 more 6th graders. How many students were there in all by January?

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