March 31 Journals

Today is your last week in Writing Lab. Please take out your submission tracker. Remember when I am looking at your second and third submissions, I expect to see higher scores. This shows me you are attempting to revise and improve your writing. Work on completing all essays and getting rid of red triangles in Study Island. I expect everyone to have attempted one extra credit essay.

1. March 30 was Doctors' Day. Imagine and describe what the world would be like without doctors.
2. What TV show family is most like your family? What are 2 similarities and 2 differences? Explain.

March 20 Journal

Today you really need to focus in on making the "Special Day" submissions and finishing off any outstanding essays. Students, remember I expect you to work on the minimum of ONE EXTRA CREDIT essay.

1. The first day of spring is also National Agriculture Day. Describe a type of flower that you and your classmates could plant in your schoolyard for students to enjoy now and in the future.
2. Think of a favorite television show that you watched when you were younger. What was it called? Why did you like it?

March 19 Journal

Happy Birthday to ME! Today if you need to work in My Access right after journal you may. I am going to check in submission trackers today and tell you your grade thus far.

1. If you could have one birthday wish what would it be?
2. What was your best birthday and why?

March 18 Journal

Tomorrow's my birthday and I will be...?

Work on getting rid of red triangles and catching up on essays. You only have 3 more days of class before the end of the quarter.

1. Describe your most awkward moment and how you felt at the time.
2. Image that you find Jack's beanstalk and climb it. At the top you spot the castle and decide to explore. Once inside, the giant notices you. What happens next?

March 17 Journal

Hi. I'll be in and out all day. Remember our discussion the other day about getting out of your seat. Everyone should be busy either getting rid of red triangles in Study Island or working on essays in My Access. If you are out of your seat or off task- zero for the day.

1. You have been asked at the last minute to dress as a leprechaun for the class St. Patrick's Day party. Describe how you could make a costume using only the materials in your classroom.
2. If you were chosen to be in a national talent competition on television, what talent would you perform? Explain.

March 14 Journals

I'm glad you are here today! Remember our 3 goals for the end of the quarter: 1- get rid of red triangles in Study Island; 2- Finish "Special Day" submissions; 3- Make all 12 submissions and record your scores on your submission tracker for My Access.

1. After waiting all winter, what is your favorite thing to do once spring arrives? Explain.
2. The U.S. Military Academy was founded on March 16, 1802. Their motto is "Duty, Honor, Country." If you had to create your own motto to live by, what would it be? Explain.

March 13 Journal

I'm glad you are here today! Remember our 3 goals for the end of the quarter: 1- get rid of red triangles in Study Island; 2- Finish "Special Day" submissions; 3- Make all 12 submissions and record your scores on your submission tracker for My Access.

1. Would you rather be an astronaut or deep-sea diver? Explain.
2. Today is National Open an Umbrella Indoors Day. Some people say that this is bad luck. Do you believe in bad luck? Explain.

March 12 Journal

Yippy I am in class today. We need to have a discussion over the expectations for the last three weeks of class.
Goal 1: First priority to get rid of red triangles in study island.
Goal 2: Revise your special day essay. Remember you wrote the 1st submission for your pretest and now you have 2 submissions left (the 3rd submission will count as your post test).
Goal 3: Have all assigned essays completed and scored on your Submission Tracker Matrix.

1. The Girl Scouts of the USA was founded on this day in 1912. What three word can describe the importance of Girl Scouting?
2. Some very powerful people wear hats, such as generals, kings, and queens. If you could wear someone else's hat and become him or her for a day, whose hat would you choose? Explain.

March 11 Journal

Yippy! I'm back. Today we are going to go over what we need to get done for the end of the quarter. We need to discuss the red triangles in Study Island and what you need to do in My Access.

1. Imagine you are lost in a foreign country and do not speak the language there. How would you communicate with others without speaking?
2. National Anthem Day is in March. Describe how you feel when you hear our national anthem being played.

March 10 Journal

Hi. Today is my last day in the office. Thank you for being such a great classes while I help out while Mrs. Baldwin is sick. Remember, do not get out of your seat. Any student out and walking around will be issued a zero for the day.
8th grade- welcome back. Spend the first 20 minutes in study island and then Ms. Waller will show you how to get started on the persuasive wizard for the "occupation" persuasive.
7th grade- Work in study island for the first half and you should be working on your first or second submission for the "occupation" essay. The essay should be done by Friday.
6th grade- You will work in study island for the first half and then Ms. Waller will introduce the "occupation" essay to you. You need to work on the persuasive wizard.

1. The first U.S. paper money was issued on this day in 1862. If we did not use money as currency, what could be used in its place? Explain.
2. March is Save Your Vision Month. Imagine that you could have the eyesight of any animal. Which animal would you choose? Explain.

March 7 Journal

Hi. I am in the office again today. I watched you on the web cam at your last class and still some of you are out of your seat. Remember you will be receiving a zero if you get out of your seat during class. Please stay seated.
7th grade- Work in Study Island for the first half and My Access the second half. You need to finish your persuasive wizard, insert, and reformat your essay. Remember you need to add an introduction to the front of your thesis and add a closing after your third argument. Remember this will be 5 paragraphs and is the format of an essay NOT a letter.
6th grade- Work in Study Island to get rid of your red triangles. There are far too many students who have not received a blue ribbon because they are not getting rid of the triangles.

1. Imagine you are an animal living on a farm or in a zoo. Describe what your everyday life would be like.
2. The game Monopoly was invented on this day in 1933. Imagine that the Parker Brothers Company has asked you to design a new version of the game. Describe what you would change.

March 6 Journal

Hi. I am glad you survived ISAT. I know you are tired, but please be on your best behavior since I am watching. Remember if you get out of your seat, you will be getting a zero. Most of you were able to meet this expectation. Please continue.
7th grade you will work in Study Island and then I expect that you finish your persuasive wizard, insert, and begin reformatting your essay to make your first submission.
6th grade, use your time in Study Island to get rid of your red triangles.

1. Would you rather be a polar bear or a grizzle bear? Explain.
2. Image that dogs and cats have thumbs. With this new addition, what would be different about having a dog or cat as a pet? Explain.

Welcome Brownie Troop 563

Welcome to my classroom. Today we will be working on our computer badges. Can you name a job where the person uses a computer?

March 5 Journal

Hi. I am glad you are here. I am working in the office today, but I am watching you on the webcam so please stay seated.
7th grade- you will work in Study Island for the first half and in My Access for the second half of class. Ms. Waller is going to introduce your new essay prompt. I expect that you will get your persuasive wizard done today and finish for homework.
6th grade- you will work in Study Island today unless you still need to work on your Gettysburg Address essay.

1. Celebrate Your Name Week is observed the first full week in March. Explain how you got your name.
2. March is National Nutrition Month. Write a letter to your favorite fast-food restaurant making suggestions on how its menu could be healthier.

March 4 Journal

Hi. I am in the office today, but remember I am watching on the web-cam. Students who are out of there seats will be receiving a zero today. Stay seated!
Today we are getting back on track- you will have 30 minutes in Study Island and then Ms. Waller will introduce your last prompt to you "Rewarding Occupation" persuasive. You need to work on the Persuasive Wizard for this prompt. This is your homework and should be done by next class.

1. Celebrate your Name Week is observed the first full week in March. Write a fictional story explaining how you got your name.
2. March is National Nutrition Month. Write a letter to your favorite fast-food restaurant making suggestions on how its menu could be healthier.