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.
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
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?
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.