Many things in life can bring you happiness. Your family, friends, your church etc.
Today explain to me what brings you happiness and joy?

"Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"

Many things in life can bring you happiness. Your family, friends, your church etc.Today explain to me what brings you happiness and joy?
 "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night"

Tell me your favorite Christmas tradition. Where do you go? Who gives you a present?

Church? food? any tradition your family has on Christmas.

Saturdays

How do you spend your Saturday? Do you spend your morning as a coach potato watching cartoons? Do you have to do any chores? Do you play sports and have practice?

12-12-12

Today is 12-12-12, the last major numerical date using the calendar for almost another century. The next time three numbers will align as they did on 9-9-09, 10-10-10 and 11-11-11 will be on
                          January. 1, 3001, or 1-1-1.
Do you feel these are lucky days?

Seasons


I personally really enjoy living in a state that has seasons. Some states do not have 4 seasons. If you could live in any state what would it be and why? What is your favorite season and why?

Seasons

I personally really enjoy living in a state that has seasons. Some states do not have 4 seasons. If you could live in any state what would it be and why? What is your favorite season and why?

Go to BED!!

It's Friday, all assignments done you get free time. Please be extra good today. Remember I can be checking your work at anytime. Be respectful and the same rules in my room as when I am here. Make me proud! Be good, thanks :)

I notice some students look sleepy in class. Tell me if you have any rules at your house about bedtime. Do you have a set time to go to bed on school nights? Do you stay up longer on the weekends?

Time for BED!

I have noticed that some students seem sleepy in class. Many families have rules on bedtime when you are in school.

Does your family have rules when to go to bed on school nights? Do you stay up later on the weekends?

inconsistent

Inconsistent means a change in something or not regular. Because the prefix In means NOT. Write the word inconsistent in a sentence. My example; Debby's behavior was very inconsistent in our Literacy Lab class on Mondays.

Some people say, those who study music and art are smarter then those that don't. Using both sides of your brain is helpful in all your other classes. Do you agree or disagree and why?

Right side left side

Some people say, those who study music are smarter then those that don't. Using both sides of your brain is helpful in all your other classes. Do you agree or disagree and why?

Lucky

Do you have anything that brings you good luck? lucky socks, shirt, rabbits foot?


My lucky object is a picture of my mom. I always carry it with me when I travel. I feel her picture keeps me safe.

Lucky

It is true that December 2012 has 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays and 5 Mondays.Many have said if this happens it is a sign of good luck. That is why people feel good things will happen to them in December this year.
Do you have anything that brings you good luck? lucky socks, shirt, rabbits foot?
My lucky object is a picture of my mom. I always carry it with me when I travel.I feel her picture keeps me safe.

Behavior

Please please your very best behavior today. I know you know the expectations of our class.  Make it a good day :) You will do study island first then your assignment in TeenBiz. When you are completed you may have free time.  Today answer the question who do you respect most and why?

Your very best behavior today. Please be respectful. What does respect mean to you? Who is someone you respect the most and why.

Tell me today what is your favorite animated cartoon?
Why do you like it and when do you watch it?
Mickey Mouse Club has always been my favorite.

Tell me today what is your favorite animated cartoon? Why do you like it and when do you watch it? Mickey Mouse Club has always been my favorite.

To text or not to TEXT!

             Everyone knows that we have advantages and disadvantages of texting. Think about the good and bad with texting at your age. Today give me one example of each (at your age) and why.
                                

To text or not to Text

Everyone knows that their are some advantages and disadvantages of texting at your age. Today give me one example of each at your age and why.

1. Write about a time when you were temporarily invisible and no one could see you. 

Once I was invisible....

Happy Monday! When you are done with your BLOG, begin in Study Island immediately.

You will have 15 minutes and then we will do Teen Bizz.


1. Write about a time when you would have like to have been temporarily invisible.
I was so glad I was invisible when I

Think of your childhood. What do you remember most about your kindergarten class, 1st grade, 2nd grade?

What has been your favorite grade so far and why?

Think of your childhood. What do you remember most about your kindergarten class?

What has been your favorite grade and why?

BFF

Sometimes we all need a best friend. Many of us have more then one best friend. Nobody needs a lot of friends, you just need TRUE friends. Today tell me 3 qualities you look for when you pick your friends and why that is important to you.

BFF

Sometimes we all need a best friend. Many of us have more then one best friend. Nobody needs a lot of friends, you just need TRUE friends. Today tell me 3 qualities you look for when you pick your friends and why that is important to you.

Happy Halloween

Think about haunted houses, scary mask, and ugly costumes of scary people. Today tell me a time you have been REALLY scared. If you have never been scared what would scare you.

I have been really frightened, almost scared to death, swimming in the ocean because I saw something and immediately thought of the movie Jaws.

Spookiest night of the year

   Think about haunted houses, scary mask, and ugly costumes of scary people. Today tell me a time you have been REALLY scared. If you have never been scared what would scare you.

I have been really really scared in a haunted house once where they actually reached out and touched you when you were walking.  I HATED it and never ever will go in a haunted house again. I also have been really frightened in the ocean because of the movie Jaws

Acronym

Acronyms are taking over the English language the past decade. Acronyms are abbreviations that are usually written in all upper case letters to represent a saying or company name. 

example JPD Joliet Police Department
 Give me 2 acronyms that are familiar to you and what they stand for.

 Do not use text talk like LOL OMG.

TGIF

Acronym Definitions

                Acronyms are taking over the English language the past decade.  Acronyms are abbreviations are usually written in all upper case letters to represent a saying or company name. TGIF, for thank goodness its Friday. Give me 3 acronyms that are familiar to you and what they stand for. Do not use text talk like LOL OMG.

Adjectives describe

 Today you will describe  a family member or friend. Tell me who you are describing

and use at least 3 adjectives to describe that person.
Example: 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 am describing...*

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Inconsistent





Inconsistent means a change or not regular.

 Because the prefix In means NOT.

Write the word inconsistent in a sentence.

This is my example;

Sandy's behavior was very inconsistent in our Literacy Lab class and, you never knew how she would act.

Welcome to the Literacy Lab

Welcome to Literacy Lab. I am glad you are here. Literacy means to comprehend what you read. We will be reading articles in TEEN BIZZ then answering questions.
The season right now is autumn or fall. Fall is a beautiful season with radiant colors and cool evenings. I love autumn for the weather knowing that winter is right around the corner.
Tell me what you think of with the fall season.

When I think of fall I think of...

Welcome

Welcome to Literacy Lab. Literacy means to comprehend what you read. We will be reading articles in TEEN BIZZ then answering questions./ You REFER back to the article to answer the questions.Every class you will do the BLOG first, as your bell work.
The season right now is fall. Fall is a beautiful season with radiant colors.The coolness in the air feels clean and crisp.
Tell me what you think of with the fall season.

What I think of with this fall season is.....

last day

Well, I have really enjoyed having you in my class this quarter. Most of you will be in ART for 2nd quarter, but read your schedule closely.Please remember to use your Teen Bizz skills in all your classes. Refer back to the article to find your answers. You may continue to use Teen Bizz and Study Island when you start 2nd quarter. What does this quote mean to you.

Well done is better than well said.

last day

Well, I have really enjoyed having you in my class this quarter. Most of you will be in ART for 2nd quarter, but read your schedule closely.Please remember to use your Teen Bizz skills in all your classes. Refer back to the article to find your answers. You may continue to use Teen Bizz and Study Island when you start 2nd quarter. What does this quote mean to you.

Well done is better than well said.

Time is going by fast. 8th graders you will never have another 1st qtr. at Dirksen. 7th your next 1st qtr. you will be the big 8th graders. 6th grade you all are moving right along. Remember your grade point stays with you all three years at Dirksen and then transfers to the high school. Continue to do your best and make good choices.


What do you want to do different next quarter? Or what do you want to stay the same?

last week of 1st qtr.

                      Time is going by fast. 8th graders you will never have another 1st qtr. at Dirksen. 7th your next 1st qtr. you will be the big 8th graders. 6th grade you all are moving right along. Remember your grade point stays with you all three years at Dirksen and then transfers to the high school. Continue to do your best and make good choices.

What do you want to do different next quarter? Or what do you want to stay the same?

Afraid

Christopher Columbus was afraid of sea monsters. The sailors thought the sea monsters would eat their boats and the crew. Columbus was not afraid that the world was flat, but he did have fear of the sea monsters.

My biggest fear is fire. We had a fire once in our house so now I am very very careful with candles and the fireplace.What is something you are afraid of?

Afraid

Christopher Columbus was afraid of sea monsters. The sailors thought the sea monsters would eat their boats and the crew. Columbus was not afraid that the world was flat, but he did have fear of the sea monsters.

My biggest fear is fire. We had a fire once in our house so now I am very very careful with candles and the fireplace.What is something you are afraid of?

Behavior

What do you think is the reason that students act the way they do for a substitute? Would you want your mother, father, aunt, or grandmother, to sub in your class? Why?

Behavior

What do you think is the reason that students act the way they do for a substitute? Would you want your mother, father, aunt, or grandmother, to sub in your class? Why?

Saturday

Saturday


What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday if you could do anything you wanted.
When I have a day off I like to get up even earlier because I want my day off to last longer.
You cannot talk about sleep!

Saturday

What is your favorite way to spend a Saturday if you could do anything you wanted.
When I have a day off I like to get up even earlier because I want my day off to last longer.

You cannot talk about sleep!

inconsistent

Inconsistent means a change or not regular.

Because the prefix In means NOT.

Write the word inconsistent in a sentence.


My example;

Debby's behavior was very inconsistent in our Literacy Lab class on Mondays.

inconsistent

Inconsistent means a change or not regular. 
Because the prefix In means NOT.

Write the word inconsistent in a sentence.

example;
Kevin's behavior was very inconsistent in our  Literacy Lab class on Mondays.

Fairytales are wonderful stories that we all wish would happen in real life. Cinderella was always one of my favorites. The mean step mother kept her locked in the attic, but she still went tot he ball and married the prince.
Tell me today your favorite fairytale and why.

Fairytales

Fairytales are wonderful stories that we all wish would happen in real life. Cinderella was always one of my favorites. The mean step mother kept her locked in the attic.

Tell me today your favorite fairytale and why?

Danger

Some people love to do dangerous things. Others always like to be more careful and guarded. Today think about something you did that was dangerous. The most dangerous thing I did was para sailing over the ocean, I was terrified after when I looked up in the sky. If you have never done anything dangerous what do you think would be.

Think about the first thing you could memorize. Your address, phone number, how to spell your name, ABC's..many more.What do you think it takes to have a good memory?  What is the hardest thing you had to memorize?

Memory

Think about the first thing you could memorize. Your address, phone number, how to spell your name, ABC's..many more.What do you think it takes to having a good memory?  Do you know any memory tricks? What is the hardest thing you had to memorize?

Reality TV

Real World, Amazing Race, Sell this House, Survivor, House Rules, Dancing with the Stars, American Idol, Average Joe. Many many more reality shows are out there.
 Do you watch any reality TV? Do you have a favorite?  ANSWER IN A COMPLETE SENTENCE.

Reality TV

Real World, Amazing Race, Sell this House, Survivor, House Rules, Dancing with the Stars, Americanan Idol, Average Joe. Many many more reality shows are out there. Do you watch any reality TV? Do you have a favorite?

As I was reading your comments last week many were excellent and I enjoyed reading them. But,many of us did not use the correct format. Remember for now on repeat part of the question in your answer

you get 4  points each day for the BLOG/bellwork.

1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." What do you think this means?
I think Eleanor Roosevelt's quote meant that...

As I was reading your comments last week many were excellent and I enjoyed reading them. But,many of us did not use the correct format. Remember for now on repeat part of the question in your answer

you get 2 points each day for the BLOG/bellwork.

1. Eleanor Roosevelt once said "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." What do you think this means?

I think Eleanor Roosevelt's quote meant that...

Vacations


I love vacations they always make me happy. Little ones just visiting family or big ones to the beach. I love to go away

Where do you think the perfect vacation place would be? And why would you go there?

Vacations

I love vacations they always make me happy. Little ones just visiting family or big ones to the beach. I love to go away

Where do you think the perfect vacation place would be? And why would you go there?

9-11

 The 9/11 attacks, which resulted in extensive death and destruction, triggering the U.S.  to combat terrorism. Over 3,000 people were killed during the attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C., including more than 400 police officers and firefighters.
1. What do you remember about 9-11? Do you have an American Flag at your house?

fly anywhere

 If you could fly anywhere in the world, where would you go? And why would you go there?

wishes

Think about something you could wish for. It cannot be money. Think today of something you really really want and if you could have one wish what would it be.

I wish that my 3 kids would all live healthy happy lives like mine..

1. Today I would wish for......

I wish

 Think about something you could wish for. It cannot be money. Think today of something you really really want and if you could have one wish what would it be.
I would wish that my 3 kids would all live healthy happy lives like mine..

1. Today I would wish for......

breakfast

I love breakfast! Sometimes I wake up hungry and have a big breakfast. When I am really hungry I eat a bowl of Cheerios and a bagel. When I am not so hungry I eat a granola bar and drink coffee.On weekends we eat a bigger breakfast.


1. What is your favorite breakfast? Do you eat a different breakfast on the weekend?

Breakfast

  I love breakfast! Sometimes I wake up hungry and have a big breakfast. When I am really hungry I eat a bowl of Cheerios and a bagel. When I am not so hungry I eat a granola bar and drink coffee.On weekends we eat a bigger breakfast.

1. What is your favorite breakfast? Do you eat a different breakfast on the weekend?

I would love to meet...

Today you were given the power to meet someone you never met before. Someone who has passed away.

This person could be someone from our country like President Lincoln or it could be someone from your families past. I never met my grandfather I would love to have met him and get to know him.

I always wanted  to meet.............because.....

Meet someone

Today you were given the pwer to meet someone you never met before. Someone  who has passed away.

This person could be someone from our country like President Lincoln or  it could be someone from your families past. I never met my grandfather I would love to have met him and get to know him.
Tell me why this would be special to you

I would love to meet.....because.....

weather

Many areas in the United States are getting hit with hurricanes right now. This is considered "hurricane season" We do not live by an ocean so hurricanes will not happen here in Illinois. Tell me a time when the weather outside made you panic. When the weather seemed like something bad was about to happen.

1. Once I was afraid of the weather when ...

weather

Many areas in the United States are getting hit with hurricanes right now. This is considered "hurrican season" We do not live by an ocean so hurricanes will not happen here. Tell me a time when the weather outside made you panic. When the weather seemed like something bad was about to happen.

1. Once I was afraid of the weather when ...

You have now completed your first week of school. Hopefully your adjusting to your new schedule and meeting new friends.Think about friends you have and why you are friends.

1. What is the most important quality you look for when you pick your friends? Are they funny, serious, athletic,like video games,neighbors, or are you just happy when you are together?

TGIF

You have now completed your first week of school. Hopefully your adjusting to your new schedule and meeting new friends.Think about friends you have and why you are friends.

1. What is the most important quality you look for when you pick your friends? Are they funny, serious, athletic,like video games,neighbors, or are you just happy when you are together?

Sleep

Sleep times


Now that school has started we all need more sleep. Many families have rules on bedtime when you are in school.
Does your family have rules when to go to bed now? Do you stay up later on the weekends?

Sleep times

Now that school has started we all need more sleep. Many families have rules on bedtime when you are in school.

Does your family have rules when to go to bed now? Do you stay up later on the weekends?

Literacy Lab

Welcome Back


Hi I am glad you are here this quarter. Literacy means to understand what you read. You will write in our Blog everyday for bellwork.

Remember everyone can read what you wrote so it must be school appropriate.
Be creative with your vocabulary. You cannot use the word sleep

What was the best part of coming back to school? What is the worse part of returning to school?

Welcome Back

      Hi I am glad you are here this quarter. You will write in our Blog everyday for bellwork.
Remember everyone can read what you wrote so it must be school appropriate.

What was the best part of coming back to school? What is the worse part of returning to school?
Be creative with your vocabulary. You cannot use the word sleep.

Teachers

Did you know that many school teachers go into politics. Do you know a teacher who would make a good politician? yWhat office do you think that teacher should run for?
The teacher that would make a good politician is..........because......

Teachers

Many school teachers go into politics. Do you know a teacher who would make a good politician? What office do you think that teacher should run for?

The teacher that would make a good politician is..........because......

Movies

Many people love a scary movies. Think today about the scariest movie you have ever seen.What is the name of it and what feelings did you have when you watched it?
The scariest movie I ever saw was The Birds. They were just normal size birds in a massive quanity that attacked people and poked their eyes out. I was so scared of birds after that movie that every time I saw a group of birds in a large cluster on a telephone line I would freak out.

The scariest movie I ever saw was.....because......

Movies

Many people love a scary movies. Think today about the scariest movie you have ever seen.What is the name of it and what feelings did you have when you watched it?

The scariest movie I ever saw was The Birds. They were just normal size birds in a massive quanity that attacked people and poked their eyes out. I was so scared of birds after that movie that every time I saw a group of birds in a large cluster on a telephone line I would freak out.

The scariest movie I ever saw was.....because......

Moms

Mother's Day is on Sunday. Today think about your mom or the person in your life who is like your mother. Many kids have their grandma, aunt, or an older sister to be that person that is like their mother..

What is a quality that you admire about the mother role in your life?

Childrens book

What was your favorite book when you were a kid? Mine was Cinderella, I loved the story
and the happy ending. My own kids loved the Bernstein Bears we had all of their books.
My favorite book when I was little was...explain why

Childrens book

What was your favorite book when you were a kid? Mine was Cinderella, I loved the story and the happy ending. My own kids loved the Bernstein Bears we had all of their books. Explain why

My favorite book when I was little was...

Horoscopes :Many people read their horoscope every day. Some people believe very strongly that your Zodiac sign determines allot about your personality.

I am a PISCES the sign is a fish, I love to eat fish. Our symbol is water and I love to boat, swim or float in water. Pisces people are usually high energy and I have been told I am very high energy.


1. Do you know your ZODIAC sign? Does it agree with your personality? Do you read your horoscope?

Horoscopes

Many people read their horoscope every day. Some people believe very strongly that your Zodiac sign determines allot about your personality.
I am a PISCES the sign is a fish, I love to eat fish. Our symbol is water and I love to boat, swim or float in water. Pisces people are usually high energy and I have been told I am very high energy.

1. Do you know your ZODIAC sign? Does it agree with your personality? Do you read your horoscope?

This weekend is Police Memorial Day. A day to honor police officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty.Police are here to protect their communities.
Write about a time you met or spoke to a police officer.
If not what do you think it would be like to meet an officer?

1. The day I met a police officer I.........

Brothers and sisters are your siblings. They are a fun part of a family. Cousins are always special too. Today tell me about your favorite family member besides your parents.
If you are an only child explain what that is like.

1. My favorite part of having siblings is......

Brothers and sisters are your siblings. They are a fun part of a family. Cousins are always special too. Today tell me about your favorite family member besides your parents.
If you are an only child explain what that is like.

1. My favorite part of having siblings is......

May Day

Mayday is an emergency procedure word used internationally as a distress signal.
The call is always given three times in a row ("Mayday Mayday Mayday") to prevent mistaking it for some similar-sounding phrase under noisy conditions.
I AM (state problem such as on fire, sinking, etc.) WITH (number of) PERSONS ON BOARD, I REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE.

MayDay came from a French word m'adier that means "come help me"

1. Pretend you are in a situation you need to yell MAY DAY, what would it be?

Think of all the careers and job you can choose from. When I was your age I wanted to be a police officer. Then I went to college and changed my mind to be a teacher. I love what I do. It is good to like your job because you do it for a long time.

1.What kind of job do you think you would like when you are all done with school? Give reasons for your choice.

Rides

Today think about your favorite amusement park. Which rides do you like to ride the best? Which rides don't you like to ride? Explain what is your favorite part of that trip.

Role Models are all ages for all different reasons. Many of you have a family member as a role model. If you do not have a role model tell me someone who does.
My role model is my oldest sister. Peg always has her priorities straight and always stays very positive. Your Family and Faith come first.

1. Tell me who you look up to and why?

Suppose you were given the chance to meet anybody from the past. It could be a relative, friend, celebrity, a president or an athlete. Who would you pick and why.



my example:
I would have loved to have met Helen Keller. I found her story to be so incredible with her drive and will to overcome all her disabilities such as her blindness and loss of hearing.
.1 I would have loved to have met....

Suppose you were given the chance to meet anybody from the past. It could be a relative, friend, celebrity, a president or an athlete. Who would you pick and why.
 I would have loved to have met Helen Keller. I found her story to be so incredible with her drive and will to overcome all her disabilities such as her blindness and loss of hearing.

.1 I would have loved to have met....

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Describe

Sometimes people can describe you in 1 or 2 words.Which of the following words describes you best: You may choose 1 or 2 words from this list:

curious, sensitive, outspoken, funny,clumsy, or shy

YOU MUST Explain why you chose the words?

Toot your own horn! This is an expression used to express what you can do well. It is a time to say, "Hey, I am good at that". Go ahead you deserve it. Pat your self on the back. Complete this sentence. You could be good in sports, grades, music, certain subjects, your a good friend, a sister, brother.

1. "I can toot my own horn" because I am good at......

Toot your own horn! This is an expression used to express what you can do well. It is a time to say, "Hey, I am good at that". Go ahead you deserve it. Pat your self on the back. Complete this sentence. You could be good in sports, grades, music, certain subjects, your a good friend, a sister, brother.

1. "I can toot my own horn" because I am good at......

Many families are now recycling or helping communities by picking up trash in parks or roadways.We all have to do our part to Keep America Beautiful. Americans need to educate the public on the problems of littering and ways we can all improve.

1. Does your family recycle? explain why or why not

Recycle

Many families are now recycling or helping communities by picking up trash in parks or roadways.We all have to do our part to Keep America Beautiful. Americans need to educate the public on the problems of littering and ways we can all improve.

1. Does your family recycle? explain why or why not.

Weather can be unpredictable. You just never know when the wind can change. Their have been winds clocked at 280 miles per hour. Winds like that can cause severe damage.


1. Have you ever been frightened by the weather?If yes, tell about that time. If no, what kind of weather would scare you.