Monday, April 30, 2012

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.

Thursday, April 26, 2012

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.

Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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?

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

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.
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Monday, April 23, 2012

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.

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Friday, April 20, 2012

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?

Thursday, April 19, 2012

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......

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

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......

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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

Monday, April 16, 2012

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.

Friday, April 13, 2012

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.

Thursday, April 12, 2012

Weather

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.

Wednesday, April 11, 2012

I have witnessed many students at Dirksen with great manners. Being polite to one another is simply being respectful and polite.

The Golden Rule "Do unto others as you want done to unto you"

Please I need your very best behavior today and you will be rewarded for your next class.


1.Today tell me about a time where you saw someone else using excellent manners towards someone. How did you feel?

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Manners

Manners do matter. I have witnessed many students at Dirksen with great manners. Being polite to one another is simply respectful and polite.
The Golden Rule "Do unto others as you want done to unto you"


1. Write about a time when you felt good about being courteous. Or tell me a time where you saw someone else using excellent manners towards someone.
How did you feel?

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