Imagine that one cold, dark evening, as you are curling up by the fire with a cup of hot cocoa and a good book, you hear a strange noise outside of your house.
Do you go and investigate, or do you hide under a blanket? Explain what happens next.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Substitues
Why do students act different when they have a sub in their room? Tell me if you act or if you notice other students that act different when their regular teacher is out? Why does this happen? What can teachers do so students act appropriately for a substitute? Be honest and appropriate.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
SUBS
Why do students act different when they have a sub in their room? Tell me if you act or if you notice other students that act different when their regular teacher is out? Why does this happen? What can teachers do so students act appropriately for a substitute? Be honest and appropriate.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
The need for speeding?
In Germany there is no speed limit, except in a construction areas. People drive as fast as they want. Many drivers drive at 100 mph. Do you think that drivers in the United States should be able to drive as fast as they want? Why do you think Germany has this rule? explain your answer
Monday, February 22, 2010
SPEEDING
In Germany there is no speed limit, except in a construction areas. People drive as fast as they want. Many drivers drive at 100 mph.
Do you think that drivers in the United States should be able to drive as fast as they want? Why do you think Germany has this rule? explain your answer
Do you think that drivers in the United States should be able to drive as fast as they want? Why do you think Germany has this rule? explain your answer
Friday, February 19, 2010
Do YOU Control your temper?
Your Temper
Describe a time when you lost your temper. What happened? Why were you so angry? 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?
USE NO NAMES
Describe a time when you lost your temper. What happened? Why were you so angry? 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?
USE NO NAMES
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
True Friends
In life, you do not need a lot of friends you just need good true friends. Describe today the "perfect friend". Tell what that friend does, what they say, and how you feel when your with that person. NO NOT USE NAMES
In life, you do not need a lot of friends you just need good true friends. Describe today the "perfect friend". Tell what that friend does, what they say, and how you feel when your with that person. NO NOT USE NAMES
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
True Friends
In life, you do not need a lot of friends you just need good true friends. Describe today the "perfect friend". Tell what that friend does, what they say, and how you feel when your with that person. No NAMES
Monday, February 15, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Courteous
Tell a time that you were courteous. That you did something nice for someone and you felt good about it. Life could be more enjoyable if people were more polite to one another.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Hero or Heroine
Write about someone who is a hero or heroine in your opinion. This person does not have to be famous. What makes you think this person is a hero?
What has he or she done?
It could be a family member, parents, grandparents or friend.
What has he or she done?
It could be a family member, parents, grandparents or friend.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Heroes
Write about someone who is a hero or heroine in your opinion. This person does not have to be famous. What makes you think this person is a hero? What has he or she done?
It could be a family member, parents, grandparents or friend.
It could be a family member, parents, grandparents or friend.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Super Bowl
Will you watch the Super Bowl on Sunday? Which 2 teams are playing?
What is your favorite part of the game? What Super Bowl is this?
If you are not interested what will you do on Sunday evening?
What is your favorite part of the game? What Super Bowl is this?
If you are not interested what will you do on Sunday evening?
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Quote
One of my favorite quotes by Eleanor Roosevelt:
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
inferior means- less or not worthy of
Write what you think this sentence means in your own words. THINK
"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent."
inferior means- less or not worthy of
Write what you think this sentence means in your own words. THINK
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Spring is Coming
February 2 is known as "Groundhog Day". The groundhog comes out of hibernation. If he sees his shadow, he goes back into his hole and waits for 6 more weeks of winter.
Give me clues when you can tell spring is almost here. Describe the "clues" that you can see, smell, hear, or touch. think, maybe even sports?
Give me clues when you can tell spring is almost here. Describe the "clues" that you can see, smell, hear, or touch. think, maybe even sports?
Monday, February 1, 2010
February 2 is known as "Groundhog Day". The groundhog comes out of hibernation. If he sees his shadow, he goes back into his hole and waits for 6 more weeks of winter.
Give me clues when you can tell spring is almost here. Describe the "clues" that you can see, smell, hear, or touch.
think, maybe even sports?
Give me clues when you can tell spring is almost here. Describe the "clues" that you can see, smell, hear, or touch.
think, maybe even sports?
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