Rich or not

Share our wealth: was a popular slogan in the 1920's. Many people felt that if you had a lot of money you needed to be generous to others who did not have money.
Do you think rich people should be forced to give money to help poor people?
If you were rich would you share your money with strangers?

Game Rules

Hoyle was a man who said we must live by the rules. He was from England and an authority on games and rules. When was the last time you were playing a game and had to look up the rules?
example: I love to watch hockey because I like the Chicago Blackhawks, but I have no idea what the rules are for hockey. I do play chess with my husband but do not know all the rules.

1. What is a game you play where you do not know all the rules but still like to play? Who do you like to play the game with?

Give to the Poor

Teacher to Politician

Many teachers become politicians after teaching. Think of a teacher that is good in Math or maybe just a good speaker and reader. The President, Mayor, Governor and treasurer are all politicians. (copy and paste your question and explain)

1. Which one of your teachers would make a good politician? What job in politics do you think that teacher should have and explain why?

Teacher to politician

Many school teachers go into politics. Think about a math teacher to be our State Treasurer and keep track of the states money or a history teacher for President. Or any type of teacher to be a politician.
(copy and paste the question then go to Study Island)

Do you know a teacher that would make a good politician? What do you think one of your teachers should run for? Why?

Happy Wednesday! I enjoyed meeting some of your parents last night. Today after the Blog go in to Study Island and continue working. Remember to copy and paste your question into your comments.
Would you rather own a sports team or be the President of the United states? Explain

Open House Today

Today is our Open House at Dirksen. I hope to meet some parents. Please remember your "BLOG posting" rules. Always copy and paste the question in your comments box, use complete sentences and remember we ALL can read your response.

1. What could schools do to make the classroom more comfortable for students learning?

OPEN House

Welcome to our Open House on Tuesday. I am happy to have you in my class this quarter.Please remember all students read your answers. Read over your post and always make it school appropriate. When finished go to Study Island.
School is like your "home away from home" Copy the question and post your comment.

1. What would you like to see different in your classrooms to make your day more comfortable for learning?

Welcome to Writing LAb

Hi Welcome to writing lab this 1st quarter. We will everyday write in our "BLOG" and answer the question I give you for the day. ALWAYS have your answer be school appropriate and remember EVERYONE can read whatever you write. You will always copy and paste the question in your response then answer.

Today: What school item is the most important thing to remember when school starts? Also what is your favorite part about you? your personality, family, looks, friends etc.

Welcome to writing lab

Hi and Welcome to my class.
I love my class and love Dirksen, this will be a great quarter. Each day you come to class and start with our "BLOG" I will sometimes give you a choice and you will choose which topic. Always copy and paste the topic in your response at the beginning of your post.

1. What do you like most about your personality? Explain

2. What is the one item you think all kids must have when heading back to school? Explain