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!*