My 10 things...

10. I can sleep through alarms, loud music, earthquakes and random noises, but, turn on a light and *snaps fingers* ~I'm WIDE awake!

9. I play several musical instruments. The piano, clarinet, flute, drums, xylophone, chimes, cymbals, and guitar.

8. I hate canned vegetables, but will eat almost any raw ones. ~sticks out tongue~ EXCEPT BEETS! I HATE those.

7. I graduated from college, only three months after I turned 21.

6. I am a sympathy puker...if I even SMELL a hint of it...I am yakking too!

5. I have only owned five cars in my life. That is including my current car.

4. I have survived an airplane "crash" *ahem* I mean incident.

3, I like to have fresh plants and flowers, but I don't like to water plants all the time.

2. I have to save money on things I buy, or I will go somewhere else...

And.....my number one thing you may have not known about me....


1. I have had 9 career jobs and teaching is by far my favorite one. Thanks to you all, for the best year!!!!

Have a great summer and keep blogging!
~Waves and blows kisses~

May 11-15 Assignments

Sadly this will be our last week blogging! *sigh* The school year is drawing to a close, and I am pensive about all you have learned in History, Language art, Science and Math. I think back to the beginning of the school year and chuckle.

This week your assignments are as follow:
1. Create a top ten list of things about yourself that we don't know about you. Try to use 5-10 spelling words you have learned all year!

2. Finish the story: "Oh no! I fogot my key", said the teacher as he or she stopped suddenly...Try to use 5-10 spelling words you have learned all year!

3. Re-write one of your favorite posts or pick a prompt that you did not post, but like better than this weeks choices. Try to use 5-10 spelling words you have learned all year!

4. Write about what you want to do with your summer break. Try to use 5-10 spelling words you have learned all year!

5. Write a letter to yourself. Imagine that you can travel in time, going back to the beginning of this year. What would you tell yourself? Do you think it would change the outcome? If so how? If not, describe what "could" have happened. Try to use 5-10 spelling words you have learned all year!

You will pick TWO of the prompts and write about them. Use your time wisely, as we have limited time in the computer lab!
7 more days MAKE THEM THE BEST!!!
~snaps fingers~

May 4-8 Writing assignments

Hey guys! ~waves~ I am really sad after reviewing your spelling tests! This week is a review and plan on seeing many of the words that you missed this last week!

This weeks assignments need to have at least 10 words in them! I know this is a challenge, but I am confident that you can do it. Use your spelling dictionaries and look back at your previous units!

You must pick two of the following five choices:

1. Last week we went to the Science Center on a field trip. Write about what you saw and did. What was your favorite part? What would you tell the kids that go next year to make sure and look for? Are there any exhibits that you would like to see replaced with something new? Did you visit the "extreme weather" exhibit? Lot's of vocabulary words there!!!

2. If you could perform a miracle, What miracle would you like to perform? Why did you pick that one? How would it help others?

3. Finish the story: "This is just awful", Said the Doctor as He or she took a deep breath.

4. Write a free verse about: A crackling fire. Your poem should express LOVE. *Free verse has no pattern or rhyme scheme, but expresses the poet's thoughts and feelings on the subject.*

5. Create a top 10 list of your favorite animals. Write about why they are your top ten favorites. You may include pictures, but remember that I am grading you on your written words.


I can't wait to hear some of your creations! If I haven't left you a message from last week just leave me a new comment, reminding me.
Let's make our last two weeks the best!
~waves~

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!