Happy Mother's day to all the Mothers on this blog (or follow to be sure your child is doing homework!) In honor of both Mothers day and teacher apprecitation week, here are some prompts to use to begin your post:
1.) Write an open letter to your mom.
2.) Write a poem in honor of teacher you remember or currently know.
3.) Write about your future using this statement, "I know my future kids will really love me because…"
4.) Write one of your favorite memories of mom. It could be a special time or event that you shared.
5.) Write a post about using Ishmael's voice: What kind of poem or post would he put about his Mom. You may use his step Mom or even Ms. Laura Simms as the Mother.
See my contribution below:
Dear Mrs. Langhbein,
I know that you gave me an F on my report card, so that I would work harder, and push myself to be the best, and who I am today. I am sorry that I rolled my eyes at you about how stricked you were with me and my classmates. I am however NOT sorry that I smarted off to you about the F you gave me for "spelling". You asked me a straightforward question about my grade and I replied to you in a very respectful, calm and educated way; Here is how that conversation went:
Mrs. Langhbein: Why do you not take this seriously? Spelling counts in more than the test, it counts in every subject!
Ms. Lines: I disagree that my spelling grade should count in every subject and on every paper I turn in. Besides,~puts one hand on hip while talking with the other~ one day, there will be a program that correct all the spelling mistakes. ~casually shrugs shoulders~
Mrs. Langhbein:~Stern voice~ Well, that is no excuse to not know how to spell and then, demonstrate your ability by writing it on paper. Besides, until this program of yours is invented, you will need to keep working with pencil and paper. Your ability needs improvement. My grade stands.
Ms. Lines: That is totally unfair! ~stomping foot~ I am at least trying, and now I have to take summer school!?!?!?!?
Mrs. Langhbein: Perhaps an extra six weeks, practicing will help you be a better speller?!?
Ms. Lines: Well, I can tell you that it won't help me lose weight! ~folds arms and pouts~
In honor of teacher week, here is what I have to say now: "Look! It's amazing! My prediction came true!"
~nods head~
Yes, I know that you students have head me say this too. Who know how wise she was? *hmpht*
~looks around~
Sadly, my parents made me go to summer school anyway. So, thanks for that! I got to read my books and write book reports for 6 weeks. Meanwhile, all my friends got to swim, hang out at the store, playing at the park and riding bikes. (Yes, that is sarcasm.)
All schnarkiness aside, I do want to thank you and remember you, for all that you molded us into the adults we are today. Rest in peace and may you know that your legacy lives on: "Spelling counts in EVERY subject".
Best regards,
Ms. Lines
