Friday, April 30, 2010

MAY DAY

Tomorrow is May 1st. The U.S. celebrates Labor Day in September. Some countries call this day an 8 hour work day, to honor all the working people. What kind of job do you think you'd like to have when you finish school? give your reasons for your choice

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Dirksen favorite

Favorite thing about Dirksen
As our year comes to an end I want you to tell me what is the ONE best thing about Dirksen. Your classes, where it is, sports, coaches, your friendships, better then staying home , or anything you choose. You must have 1 favorite thing you like about being at Dirksen.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Favorite thing

As our year comes to an end I want you to tell me what is the ONE best thing about Dirksen. Your classes, where it is, sports, coaches,your friendships, better then staying home , or anything you choose. You must have 1 favorite thing you like about being at Dirksen.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Your favorite lunch

Favorite lunch
Hi class! After you are done posting in your Blog you have 30 minutes in Study Island and then you will transition into My Access. Today I want you to describe your favorite school lunch. Give all details of looks, taste and how often you get to have your favorite.


If you bring your own sack lunch describe your favorite lunch you bring from home. Please remember to use adjectives.

Monday, April 26, 2010

Favorite lunch

Hi class! Be GOOD!
After you are done posting in your Blog you have 30 minutes in Study Island and then you will transition into My Access. Today I want you to describe your favorite school lunch. Give all details of looks, taste and how often you get to have your favorite. If you bring your own sack lunch describe your favorite lunch you bring from home. Please remember to use adjectives.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Windsock Fans

The term "windsock fans" means you keep changing what team you are for. Some people pick a team only when they are winners. What an awesome Bulls game last night! The term windsock means you keep switching who you like because you only want a winning team. I am a BULLS fan always if they are winners or not. Tell me today what your team is and do you switch if the team is not good. If you do not like sports tell me about someone you know who does.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Quotes

Quotes
Some of the most popular important quotes come from presidents. President Kennedy, our 35th president, had a famous quote: "Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Tell me in your own words what it means.


I think this quote means....

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Quotes

Some of the most popular important quotes come from presidents. President Kennedy, our 35th president, had a famous quote:
"Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country." Tell me in your own words what it means.

I think this quote means....

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Minuteman

Troops known as Minutemen were to be ready at a minute's notice and be ready for a battle. They are known as the soldiers that are always ready to go. Have you ever gotten up late and only had a few minutes to get ready before you had to go somewhere? Where did you have to go? what happened, how long did it take you to get ready? Did you make it on time?

Monday, April 19, 2010

Minuteman

Troops known as Minutemen were to be ready at a minute's notice. Have you ever gotten up late and only had a few minutes to get ready before you had to go somewhere? Where did you have to go? what happened, how long did it take you to get ready? Did you make it on time?

Friday, April 16, 2010

The Titantic sinks

Have you ever heard of the Titanic? It was a cruise ship that hit an iceberg and sank in 1912 on April 16. Because the Titanic sunk in such deep water, no one was able to find it for many years. Only 700 people were rescued from the cold freezing water.

Pretend that you are home in some type of disaster. You will not be hurt,but you can only take one thing with you, something you can carry on your own. What will you take and why?

Thursday, April 15, 2010

Titantic

Have you ever heard of the Titanic? It was a cruise ship that hit an iceberg and sank in 1912 on this day. Because the Titanic sunk in such deep water, no one was able to find it for many years. Only 700 people were rescued from the cold freezing water.

Pretend that you are home in some type of disaster. You will not be hurt,but you can only take one thing with you, something you can carry on your own. What will you take and why?

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was an amazing author and poet. One of the most famous plays is Romeo and Juliet. Which would you rather do: write a play,watch a play, or act in a play? give your reasons for your answer.

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Scary weather

On this day many years ago the winds were at 260 mph. Winds that strong can be very very scary. Have you ever been in weather that is scary? Was it a winter blizzard? A thunderstorm? Think of a time weather scared you, if you haven't been scared, tell me what weather would scare you the most.

Monday, April 12, 2010

On this day in 1934 one of the strongest winds on record was in Texas and the wind was 260 m.p.h. Wind blowing that hard can be scary. Have you ever been frightened by the weather? If yes share the time you were scared. If no, what kind of weather might frighten you?

Friday, April 9, 2010

On this day in 1974 Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth's record for the number of home runs. Many times some one sets a world record then someone breaks it. Pretend that you have set a record of some type. Describe what you did. How did you set that record and describe how you feel.

example:I saw that a girl from Ohio set a world record for texting the fastest.

Thursday, April 8, 2010

On this day in 1974 Hank Aaron passed Babe Ruth's record for the number of home runs. Many times some one sets a world record then someone breaks it. Pretend that you have set a record of some type. Describe what you did. How did you set that record and describe how you feel.

example:I saw that a girl from Ohio set a world record for texting the fastest.

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

School

what do you remember about Kindergarten? your teacher your favorite part of the day? What was your teacher's name?

Kindergarten


Kindergarten
Many teachers feel that play is an important part of learning at a young age. Kindergarten was started so children could learn to socialize and play with other children. Write today 2 sentences about your best memories of kindergarten. Who was your teacher? where did you go to school then? What are some things you did?

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Kindergarten

Many teachers feel that play is an important part of learning at a young age. Kindergarten was started so children could learn to socialize and play with other children. Write today 2 sentences about your best memories of kindergarten. Who was your teacher? where did you go to school then? What are some things you did?

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Time Change

DST
Daylight Saving Time began in 1918. It is when we "spring forward" with our clocks. Does the change of time affect you? Are you glad it stays lighter longer? If yes, why? how?Tell me why or why not having more daylight is better?

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.