Wow September is over after today. October brings colors, cooler temperatures, football games and Halloween. Today we will be working in My Access to continue with our Encounter a Spaceship. Try to use words that tell what time of year it is.
1. What do like best about the Fall? Which is your favorite season and why?
Welcome to Dirksen Junior High's Literacy Lab. You will be expected to post on blog every day you are in class. Please remember that your blog can be viewed by not only myself, but your classmates. Everything here should be school appropriate.
Welcome to Dirksen Junior High's Literacy Lab. You will be expected to post on blog every day you are in class. Please remember that your blog can be viewed by not only myself, but your classmates. Everything here should be school appropriate.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Favorite Sayings
Today I am with the 8th grade on a field trip, like your class had last week. Best behavior of course and all same rules apply today.
earn them Dirksen Dollars!
1. One of Charlie brown's favorite sayings is "Good Grief!" Write two or three of your favorite sayings and tell when you usually say them. school appropriate of course
earn them Dirksen Dollars!
1. One of Charlie brown's favorite sayings is "Good Grief!" Write two or three of your favorite sayings and tell when you usually say them. school appropriate of course
Friday, September 26, 2008
Contest
Today I will explain an essay contest for you to participate in. This is a choice assignment. You will be given the prompt about Problems in Society.
1. Ever try to be in a contest before? did you win? How did you win it? If you could win something under $100 what would it be?
1. Ever try to be in a contest before? did you win? How did you win it? If you could win something under $100 what would it be?
Thursday, September 25, 2008
contest
Today we will talk about a new contest.
1.Have you ever been in a contest before? what was it? if you could win a prize under $100 what would it be?
1.Have you ever been in a contest before? what was it? if you could win a prize under $100 what would it be?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Appreciation
1. Today is appreciation day. Think of someone or something you appreciate, who are you thankful for? A parent, grandparent or a favorite toy, game, shoes, anything you really appreciate.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Appreciation
1. Today is Appreciation Day. Who do you appreciate? someone or something you are grateful for, could be a parent, a friend, even a pet or stuffed animal. maybe a comfortable pair of shoes. You decide, just tell why you appreciate it.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Sept. 22, 2008
Today after your BLOG entry, go to My Access. Look over your results from the Happiest time in your Life we are going to work slowly through the process to allow time for narrowing focus and analyzing prompts. opening lines to grab attention creating characters.
Think about your life in 20 years from now.
1. What did you do outside over the weekend?
Think about your life in 20 years from now.
1. What did you do outside over the weekend?
Friday, September 19, 2008
Sept. 19, 2008
All essays on the happiest time of your life must be subbitted today. Next week we will start revisions. Please see me if you are having trouble with your essay. Go to study island and continue working ....lets get some blue ribbons!
1.Today is Friday and the weekend is suppose to be beautiful. What do you want to do this weekend to enjoy this perfect weather?
1.Today is Friday and the weekend is suppose to be beautiful. What do you want to do this weekend to enjoy this perfect weather?
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Sept.18, 2008
Today everyone has to submit their essay on The Happiest time of your life. Make sure you have a beginning a middle and an end in your essay. Do you use the word "happy?"
go to study island when you complete your BLOG.
1. Do Manners Matter? Tell me a time you were courteous and polite and you felt good about it. Did you do something for someone and you weren't even asked? how did you feel after?
go to study island when you complete your BLOG.
1. Do Manners Matter? Tell me a time you were courteous and polite and you felt good about it. Did you do something for someone and you weren't even asked? how did you feel after?
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Sept. 17, 2008
Today is called National Courtesy day. Its purpose is to remind everyone that life could be more enjoyable if people were more polite to one another.
when you are finished go to Study Island
1. Tell me a time you were courteous and it paid off. How did you feel? what did you do?
when you are finished go to Study Island
1. Tell me a time you were courteous and it paid off. How did you feel? what did you do?
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Sept. 16, 2008
Essays are being submitted this week. Do your best work on "Happiest time of your life" I have read some excellent essays. Keep working hard. describing your happy experience in your essay.Go to study island when finished with BLOG.
1. Do you know an older person you look up and respect? write about an older person you know who you enjoy being with. a grandparent, neighbor, family friend,or someone else you know.
1. Do you know an older person you look up and respect? write about an older person you know who you enjoy being with. a grandparent, neighbor, family friend,or someone else you know.
Monday, September 15, 2008
9/15/08
September is national breakfast month. Starting your day with food is important. It has been proven students who eat something before school do better at school.
1. Do you eat breakfast? Is breakfast on the weekends different then breakfast on school days?
1. Do you eat breakfast? Is breakfast on the weekends different then breakfast on school days?
Thursday, September 11, 2008
9/11/08
Today we are continuing our essay on The Happiest Day of our Life. Remember to look for the describing words in your essay. Today is also 9/11 our Blog entry will be patriotic .
1. What is the best way to describe our AMERICAN FLAG ?
1. What is the best way to describe our AMERICAN FLAG ?
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Sept. 10, 2008
Your essays are started now. Remember to look for the power words that tell you what to DO in your prompt. informing,describing, explaining, always look what you have to DO.
1. If you could go watch any sport and any team, what team would it be and why?
1. If you could go watch any sport and any team, what team would it be and why?
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
September 9, 2008
On this day in 1850, California became the 31st state.The hottest temperature ever recorded in US history was in California at 135 degrees. Do you like hot weather?
Which is your favorite season and why?
Which is your favorite season and why?
Monday, September 8, 2008
September 8, 2008
All 1st essays should have been submitted. Please make sure you do your BLOG journal when you first come in the wwriting lab. After that go to Study island unless I tell you differently. Work in the area where you have the triangles.
1.Do you watch much television? What is your favorite TV show and why?
1.Do you watch much television? What is your favorite TV show and why?
Friday, September 5, 2008
September 5, 2008
Did you know Sept. is National Clock Month? Clocks are an important part of everyone's day.
Below are a couple questions about watches. Answer the questions then go to Study Island.
Lets have a great Friday.
Which do you like better, digital clocks or analog clocks (clocks with hands) ?
Do you own a watch? Is it digital or analog? Is their a particular kind of watch you would like to have someday?
Below are a couple questions about watches. Answer the questions then go to Study Island.
Lets have a great Friday.
Which do you like better, digital clocks or analog clocks (clocks with hands) ?
Do you own a watch? Is it digital or analog? Is their a particular kind of watch you would like to have someday?
Thursday, September 4, 2008
September 4, 2008
Today is Newpaper Carrier Day. On this day in 1933 a 10 yr. old boy was hired to deliver papers for the New York Sun. His name was Barney Flaherty and he answered the add in the paper to be a carrier.
1. Have you ever had a job you got paid for? Do you think kids should have jobs?
1. Have you ever had a job you got paid for? Do you think kids should have jobs?
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Sept.3,2008
Today we will be working on our essays from My Access. Some of you have already started, so you will resume. 6th grade will be just starting their essays.
Please continue in Study Island when you finish in the BLOG.
REMEMBER: Always try for a blue ribbon and lets get rid of some triangles today.
thanks......... you are working hard.
1. Do you have something you think is lucky? Write about your lucky shirt, lucky socks, or rabbit's foot, why is it lucky?
Please continue in Study Island when you finish in the BLOG.
REMEMBER: Always try for a blue ribbon and lets get rid of some triangles today.
thanks......... you are working hard.
1. Do you have something you think is lucky? Write about your lucky shirt, lucky socks, or rabbit's foot, why is it lucky?
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Sept. 2, 2008
Hope you enjoyed our nice 3 day weeeknd, such beautiful weather. Today we will be working on our essays for our baseline prompt on My Access. When you have finished we will go to Study Island. Please remember to all be responsible peace builders. Have a great day and choose from the following 2 choices. USE CORRECT FORMAT...thanks, Mrs. K
1. What is your favorite sweet food and when do you like to eat it?
2. What was the best telephone call conversation you ever had? Or who would you like to call you and sit and have a nice conversation with? anyone
1. What is your favorite sweet food and when do you like to eat it?
2. What was the best telephone call conversation you ever had? Or who would you like to call you and sit and have a nice conversation with? anyone