Monday, November 30, 2009

Temper

Describe a time when you lost your temper. What happened? Why were angry in the first place? What was the result of your temper tantrum? If you never have lost your temper describe when you saw someone get angry and how you felt?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Thank You

Thanks
In 1860 President Abraham Lincoln announced that Thanksgiving Day is to be celebrated the last Thursday in November.
List 3 things from this past year you are thankful for and why you are thankful for them?

Monday, November 23, 2009

Thanks

In 1860 President Abraham Lincoln announced that Thanksgiving Day is to be celebrated the last Thursday in November. List 3 things from this past year you are thankful for and why you are thankful for them?

Friday, November 20, 2009

The need for Speed

In Germany there is no speed limit, except in construction areas. People drive as fast as they want. 100 mph. Do you think that drivers in the United States should be able to drive as fast as they want? explain your answer.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Manners

Manners and Courtesy
Manners are needed everywhere and the world would be more enjoyable if people were more polite to one another. Write about a time you were polite and courteous and it made you feel good. Why did it make you feel good to show good manners and do something for someone else?

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Manners and Courtesy

Manners are needed everywhere and the world would be more enjoyable if people were more polite to one another. Write about a time you were polite and courteous and it made you feel good. Why did it make you feel good to show good manners and do something for someone else?

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Cartoons

On this day in 1928 Mickey Mouse made his first appearance on TV. He was the first animated talking cartoon. Write today about your favorite cartoon. Any animated character favorite and why is is that cartoon your favorite? How often do you watch your favorite cartoon?

My favorite animated cartoon character besides Mickey Mouse is Shrek. All the characters have such unique personalities and I just love all the Shrek movies.

Monday, November 16, 2009

CARTOONS

On this day in 1928 Mickey Mouse made his first appearance on TV. He was the first animated talking cartoon. Write today about your favorite cartoon. Any animated character favorite and why is is that cartoon your favorite? How often do you watch your favorite cartoon?

My favorite animated cartoon character is Shrek. All the characters have such unique personalities and just love all the Shrek movies.

Friday, November 13, 2009

Superstitions and Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th
Some are afraid of Friday the 13th because of Superstitions that say it can be bad luck. Some people are afraid to walk under a ladder, some wear special shirts, or socks when they play a sport because their "lucky". some people are afraid of black cats.

Tell me about a superstition you have. maybe you won't do something because of your superstition. If you do not have one list at least 3 superstitions you have heard of.

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Friday the 13th

Some are afraid of Friday the 13th because of Superstitions.when we have fears for no reason. Some people are afraid to walk under a ladder, some wear special shirts, or socks when they play a sport because their "lucky". some people are afraid of black cats. Tell me about a superstition you have. maybe you won't do something because of your superstition. If you do not have one list at least 3 superstitions you have heard of.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Veterans Day

We do not have school on Wednesday to honor our Veterans. In some places it is called Remembrance Day or Victory Day. Today I want you to remember someone special that is a soldier. Someone you know that is in the service like the Army, Navy, Marines, or Air force. If you do not know any soldier give a name of someone who is very special to you and why?

Monday, November 9, 2009

Veterans Day

We do not have school on Wednesday to honor our Veterans. In some places it is called Remembrance Day or Victory Day. Today I want you to remember someone special that is a soldier. Someone you know that is in the service like the Army, Navy, Marines, or Air force. If you do not know any soldier give a name of someone who is very special to you and why?

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Act Different?

Substitute Teacher
Why do students act different when they have a sub in their class room? Tell me if you or if you notice students that act different when their teacher is out and a substitute is in your class? Why do you think students act different for a sub?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Substitute Teacher

Why do students act different when they have a sub in their room? Tell me if you or if you notice students that act different when their is a sub in your class and not your regular teacher.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Sandwich

In 1718 a man invented the sandwich. He said he was a very busy man and did not want to sit down to eat, so he put his meal in his hand. Today describe to me your favorite sandwich. What is your favorite sandwich? Tell me what it is and how often you eat it.

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