September 28 Journal

Happy Friday. When you are done with your journal, begin in Study Island immediately. You will have 30 minutes and then begin your writing in My Access.

1. Would you rather relive the month of September over again or are you looking forward to the month of October? Explain.


2. Write about a time when you would have like to have been temporarily invisible.

September 27 Journal

After you are done with your post, please go directly to Study Island.

1. Imagine that one day you left something in your classroom and that night the custodian of your school unlocks the doors of the school to let you get it. As you walk down the hall, you see a strange light coming from the library. Write about what happens next.


2. Name three colors that remind you of fall. Explain.

September 26 Journal

When you are done with your journal, go directly to Study Island.

1. Today is Johnny Appleseed's birthday. He traveled round planting apple seeds in hopes of having a land with blossoming apple trees and no one hungry. If you could travel across the country helping people, what one thing would you do? Explain.
2. Imagine that your PE teacher is out for the day and you are in charge of the class. What activity would you plan to be sure that everyone has fun and still gets exercise? Explain.

September 25 Journal Topics

I am glad we are done with the presentations. You all did a great job. When you are done move to Study Island.

1. The last full week in September is National Dog Week. Imagine that you are opening a dog spa where owners can bring their dogs to be pampered. Describe three activities that you will offer at your spa.
2. Would you rather start school in the morning and finish in the afternoon or start school in the afternoon and finish in the evening? Explain.

September 24 Journal Topics

I am happy you are here today.

Here are your topics:

1. National School Success Month is celebrated in September. What advice would you give other students for how to be successful in school?


2. If you had to spend an entire day in one room f your house, which room would you choose? Explain.

When you are done go directly to Study Island.

September 21 Journal Topics

Hello! I am glad you are in class today.



Here are your topics to choose from:

1. Imagine that you are making a guest appearance on your favorite television show. Describe what your day on the set is like and the role that you play.


2. Would you rather be a shark or a whale? Explain.

September 20 Journal Topics

Happy Thursday.

Don't forget book orders are due on Friday.

Here are your topics:

1. Write a paragraph that starts with "I was outside jumping on my trampoline when all of a sudden..."


2. Would you rather be president of the United States or the owner of a sports team? Explain.

September 19 Journal Topics

I'm glad you are here today!



Don't forget that book orders are due at the end of the week.



When you are done posting, move directly to My Access. You must print your letter before you leave class today.



Here are your topics:

1. What one book from the library should every child your age read? Explain.


2. The third full week in Spetember is National Farm Animals Awareness Week. If you could be any animal that lives on a farm, which would you choose? Explain.

Have a great day!

September 18 Journal Topics

Happy Tuesday, I am glad you are here. When you are done with your post move directly to MY ACCESS and begin working on finishing your essay.

Just a reminder, book orders are due by the end of the week. If you want to order something, you need to take a flyer off the hallway counter. :-)

Here are your topics today:

1. Would you rather cross the United States in a helicopter or a hot-air balloon? Explain.
2. Imagine that you are a bird and can fly over any location or event. Where or what would you like to fly over? Explain.

If you have submitted your final draft, you may work in Study Island- everyone else must be in MY ACCESS. Today is your last class day to work on your letter.

September 17 journal topics

Hello. Don't forget that book orders are due by the end of this week. If you still need an order form, they are in the front hallway.

When you are done- go into My Access today. We will not be in Study Island until our persuasive letters are done.

Okay- Here are the topics for today.

1. September 17 is Citizenship Day. Describe three qualities of a good citizen (7th grade should do well with this from their work with the pillars).
2. Imagine hat you've just been named the class movie critic. Write a review about a movie that you have recently seen. Would you recommend it to others?

Have a great day!

September 14 Journal Topics

Yippy it's Friday! Remember to go to Study Island once you are done here.

1. Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week is celebrated the second week of September. Describe five or more characteristics of a good substitute teacher.


2. Pretend that your teacher has asked you to compile a list of tips to help your next substitute teacher. What five tips would you include on the list?

I'll be coming around to check in homework while you are working.

September 13 Journal Topics

Happy Thursday. I am glad that you are here. Please be sure you are writing in full sentences and that your spelling is the best you can do since this is a grade. Once you are finished, please go directly to Study Island.

1. Children's author Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916. In his book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Willy Wonka creates some very unusual candies. Imagine that you have been asked to create a new candy. Describe how it looks and tastes.



2. Pretend that you just opened a fortune cookie and pulled out a very unusual fortune. Write about what happens next.

September 12 Journal Topics

Happy Wednesday. I am glad you are here. Please write grammatically correct and use full sentences. Once you have posted, please move directly into Study Island.

1. National Grandparents Day is celebrated on the first Sunday after Labor Day. Would you prefer to have grown up during the time when your grandparents did? Explain.
2. September 12 is Video Game Day. Imagine that you have been asked to come up with a concept for a new video game. Describe it.

September 11 Journals

Happy Tuesday. Once you are done writing, open up Study Island and get started there.

1. Imagine that you have been selected to choose your new school mascot. What would you choose? Explain why this is a good choice for your school.


2. In honor of September 11th we had a "Moment of Silence" at 8:47 am. Tell me why you think it is important that we remember this day.


3. Did you watch the MTV Awards on Sunday? If so, who's performance did you like best and why?

September 10 Journals

I'm glad that you are here. When you are done with the blog open up and begin working in Study Island.

1. Which would you rather receive: The Nobel Peace Prize, and Academy Award, and MTV Moon Man, or the title Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowl? Explain.
2. Imagine that your school board is considering starting school an hour earlier. Write a letter to your school board expressing your opinion about this.
3. If you watched the MTV Awards last night, who's performance do you think was the best and why?

September 6 Journal Topics

I'm glad you are here. Pick the journal topic that interests you today.

1. September is ationa Honey Month. Write a paragraph describing honey.


2. Pretend that you are a bearand you hve just spotted a beehive dripping with honey. Describe how you will get the honey without being stung by the bees.

September 5 Journal Topics

Hello. Please pick the journal topic that interests you today. Remember to write in full complete sentences.

1. Imagine that you are playing a video game with a friend when the two of you are pulled into the television and become part of the game. Write about what happens next. (Please be appropriate for school).
2. Describe a new hat that is perfect to wear for the fall season.

If you get done early, go through and read some of today's postings. Have a great day!

September 4 Journal Topics

Choose the 1 journal you want to respond to. Remember to write in full sentences.

1. September is Children's Good Manners Month. Describe a situation where someone is using poor manners. Then describe the same situation, only this time with someone using good manners.
2. If you had to choose between having a computer or a television, which would you choose? Explain.