Trick or Treat

I amazed at the talents in carving pumpkins, Some people are so artistic. Here are 3 Halloween riddles and their answers.

Q. What do you call a witch who lives at the beach? A sand-witch

Q. What's it like to be kissed by a vampire? A. It's a pain in the neck.

Q. Why did the vampire need mouthwash? A. Because he had bat breath.

Now copy and paste the next 3 riddles and answer them

Q. Why does a cemetery have to keep a fence around it? A...

Q. What do you call two witches living together? A...

Q. Who does Dracula get letters from? A...

Sports

Do you watch sports? Think about the World Series, the 2 teams that play tonight will see who is the champion of baseball. Texas Rangers and the St. Louis Cardinals will have the final game of the world series tonight. Think today about professional athletes.
1. Is your dream to play in a World Series? What team are you for? Do you think it is more fun to be at the big games in person or to watch it with your friends at home on a big screen TV?

School Spirit

Today we are showing "School Spirit" anyone wearing Dirksen colors today will get Dirksen $$$. We all have favorite teams, favorite movies and favorite snacks. Today think about your favorite snack. My favorite snack is peanut butter and celery. I eat it after school, watching TV and when we take a trip in the car. so yummy I love it! :-)
1. Tell me your favorite snack and how often and when do you like to eat it?

Teams

Today we are "teaming up against drugs"
Having a favorite team is a fun way to show spirit. My favorite teams are all the teams that play for Chicago. When I am watching sports I have a favorite snack too. My favorite snacks are popcorn, apples and my favorite is celery with peanut butter, yum yum!

1. What is your favorite snack after school, how often do you have your favorite snack?

Welcome to the Literacy Lab

Hello, I am so glad you are here! In this class you use 3 websites. Our Blog, Study Island, and TEEN BIZZ. Very seldom do you need paper and pencil in this class. Always answer the question of the day and remember to ALWAYS be school appropriate, everyone can read what you write.After the Blog go to Study Island.You will answer the question of the day and then go to Study Island. Copy and paste the question in your comments.

1. You are walking in a costume shop when suddenly your favorite costume comes to life. What would that costume be and why?

Welcome to the Literacy Lab

Hi I am glad you are here! We work in 3 websites in this class. The first site you use everyday is our Lab Blog. Everyday you will be expected to respond to our journal question of the day. Always copy and paste the question into your comments then respond. Remember everyone can read your answer, check spelling and of course always be school appropriate.

1. What do you like best about your personality?

Last Day of 1st Quarter

I can't believe that 1st quarter is over already. Today is your last chance to bring your grade up. PLEASE have your best behavior today, anyone not following procedures will have detentions & referrals. Go to Study Island next and get rid of any red triangles. After study Island you will go to TEEN BIZZ and do the article on FUN in the Sun. Please be good.

You are in a costume shop and 1 of the costumes you pick will now come to life, who would you pick, why?

Last Day

Today is the last official day of the Literacy Lab for 1st quarter. I am very blessed to have worked with each of you this quarter. To my 8th graders good luck with the rest of your 8th grade year. To 7th and 6th see you next year. Today you have a sub, my expectations are the same, PLEASE make me proud and do your work. Be sure to go to Study Island first, it is a part of your grade, work on those red triangles then, go to TEEN BIZZ.

Imagine you are in a costume shop and one of the costumes comes to life. What would you do and what costume is it?

Your favorite

With the end of our quarter this week I want you to think of all your FAPA classes. Today tell me, besides PE, what is your favorite FAPA class and why. Don't worry you can speak truthfully and not worry about my class. I just really want to know. And if PE is not your favorite tell me that also.
My favorite FAPA class is.....because....

GRADES

Well, you have 2 more A days. I need you to work hard and do your VERY BEST to up your scores. Do Study Island first then I will tell you when to go to TEEN BIZZ. Everyone needs to work hard and end this quarter with some high scores.

If you could changes places with anyone who would you pick and why?

Grades

You are now in the last week of the 1st quarter. In Study Island time to get rid of your red triangles. In TEEN BIZ time to make sure you are continuing to get your Activity Points. Ask for help if you are not seeing success on your multiple choice. Do your best work and have a great Monday!

If you could permanently change places with someone who would you choose?

Responsible Peace Builders

Today our article in Teen Biz is on Bullying. Did you know even President Obama was bullied in Junior High because of his name and his ears? Everyone does things they regret. Maybe you saw something and did not report it, maybe you did not want to say anything to someone you knew was being rude and disrespectful. I want you today to think of a time you could have acted more responsible as a peace builder at Dirksen.

Once I witnessed someone...

Describe

This week is Noah Webster's birthday. He is the founder of the dictionary. Today you will be describing you or a member of your family. You will use 4 different adjectives and tell me why that is a good adjective for that person.
Example
Kristin my daughter:
she is sensitive because she doe not want to hurt any ones feelings
she is funny because she can always make people laugh
she is athletic because she works out all the time and is in good physical shape
she is pretty because she is a good person and she is my daughter :-)

Describe YOU

In honor of Noah Webster, who created the Websters Dictionary, today you will describe your self or a family member. Tell me who you are describing and use 4 adjectives to describe that person.
My son Kevin:
he is kind, because he is a good caring person.
he is sensitive, because he is very aware of other peoples feelings.
he is athletic, because he works very hard to stay in excellent physical shape
he is handsome because he is my son :-)

I will describe ...

Seasons

We have 4 seasons and this is my favorite season right now. I love fall because the temperature is awesome, the trees are radiant. It is apple season and I love taffy apples. I also like to watch football and, football is a fall sport.


1. Spring 2. Summer 3. Fall(Autumn) 4. Winter

Today think about your favorite season and why you like it best. Give me details.

Fall & October

October is my favorite month of the year. The humidity is gone, the temperature is perfect, the trees are radiant with color and football is one of my favorite sports to watch. I love the pumpkin patch and taffy apples. Think about your favorite season and month.

1. Explain your favorite season and month to me and why you like it the best?