April 27-May1 Writing Assignments

Okay everyone, I am really proud of your posts and the rewrites that I asked you to do. We have a field trip this week, and will STILL have time to get all our work done in the computer lab. It is crucial to our project that we do our writing assignment and rewrites in the lab. In order to have future classes do something like this, again, we need to be working. (Go to U-tube and crazy video feeds at home or when we EARN free time!)

This weeks writing assignments are:
1. Create a top 10 list of places that you would like to visit. (ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD). Describe them. You may use pictures, like a travel brochure, but remember that you need to use your OWN words not someone Else's.

2. Describe a time that you or someone you know was caught in "bad" weather. Rain? Snow? Describe the trials and tribulations that they endured. Tell me what you would have done differently, if you could have "planned" such an event.

3. Finish the story: "How could you do this to me?", said the librarian, as the storm moved closer...

4. Write a rhyming *any scheme you wish* poem about a cloud. Your poem should express patience.

5. Imagine your life in five years. What will it be like? Where do you live? What are you doing? Now go ten years into the future. Imagine that you are visiting Sage Elementary. What would you tell those kids? Do you think the school will be here? If not, what is here instead? Be descriptive about yourself, you future and what you think about our schools future.

Pick any TWO and post them. This week the WHOLE packet is due. NO EXCEPTIONS. OK everyone, get started. Remember writing is a process an NO one writes something perfectly in the first draft. *Even professionals have a boss that edits their work* That is why we always need to go back and edit! Every post should have at least five spelling words in them. Have fun!
P.S. We will have something special the following week, if everyone does the work! *no peeking*

Our assignment April 20-24

I am so proud of y'all getting your blogs created and doing your first two posts. OK, so most of you anyway. Let's make this the week we complete our assignment early and have free time for the lab! I am really enjoying each and everyone of your music selections too!

This weeks prompts are:

1. Write a "Roses are Red" poem about an old photograph. Your poem should express jealousy.

*Roses are Red, Violets are blue...

2. Finish the following story starter: "I'd rather be anywhere but here, " said the detective as everyone clapped. *Be sure to set up your setting, plot and climax to the story*

3. Find an online article about the Middle East. Cut and Paste it into your post. Then write your opinion about the article. Why did you agree or disagree? What based on the information we have learned in class about that region, made you have those feelings?

4. Imagine that you have been put in charge of the school lunch for one week. Create a menu that is for the whole week. Write the recipe for a dessert, from scratch. *For example, if Chocolate Chip Cookies are your favorite, then what would we need to bake them here.*

5. Imagine that you are the Principal of Sage *Mr. P needs a vacation*. What rules would you change and why? Make a list and provide a detailed description of the "new" rules. Be sure to tell us which rules your rules replace and how they will be enforced. Make sure that they are rules that all kids can follow.

Your assignment is: You have to complete TWO of the writing prompts above. As a reward, those who finish both prompts do not have to do the writing prompt on page 177 of our Unit 28 handout. You must use at least five words from your basic, review and Challenge listed on the handout.

Now that you have read this, it's time to get to writing. Remember the lab is for the writing and your side bar is for home or during designated "free time". Do NOT ruin it for the rest. OK Off you go! ~claps hands~

April 13-17 assignments

Congratulations 7th and 8th graders! You are all doing really well with the creation of your blogs. I see most of you have even picked some great music videos too! Remember to do the assignment first, THEN play with the add on's.

This weeks writing prompts are as follows:
1. Write about a time you were really sad. What happened? How did you get over being sad? Use at least 5 spelling words from your spelling dictionary.

2. Finish the story: "Get out of the way!" said the pirate, as he or she tumbled over the waterfall.

3. Write a tongue-twister*(A poem that is made up of words that are very hard to to say quickly) about: a homework assignment. The emotion (tone) should express regret.

4. Write directions to iron a dress shirt. (Remember step by step instructions)* You may use pictures, but you have to write captions.

5. Write about TOTUS (Barack Obama's Teleprompter). The link to this blog is on my sidebar. Visit his blog and write about what you read. Describe how the personification of a TelePrompTer is considered political humor.

You must pick TWO of the five prompts and write them in your blog. Be sure not to publish until you have edited your thoughts. How you will be graded. Completion of the assignment, Spelling, * Be sure to use at least 5 words in each posting from this weeks vocabulary*, Sentence fluency, tone and overall presentation. For those students who read this entire blog, completed both posts by Friday, you will not be required to do the writing exercises on p. 171

Ok y'all off to blog! ~snaps fingers~ I can't wait to hear some of your tongue-twisters! ~claps hands together~ *Be sure to leave me a comment when you post!*

First assignment

Hi Class!

Our first week with a blog! Our assignment is as follows:

1. Create your own blog.

2. Write a short summary of your experience making a blog as your first post.

3. Visit my site and leave me a comment, letting me know who you are. First name and last initial only.

4. Remember that you will be graded on creativity as well as the quality of your writing.

5. Use your time wisely, and don't forget that this is a school project. ANY inappropriate information or postings will be subject to school rules and concequences.

I am so excited to see what you all will create!