Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Awards

Which would you rather win. An Academy Award for a movie or The MVP of a sport?
Explain which one and why?

Monday, April 29, 2013

Disappointed

First, I was so disappointed to get the feedback about some of you in my A day classes.Today tell me why some students act rude and disrespectful to a substitute? I find it sad and hurtful.

Friday, April 26, 2013

Hero

Who is your Hero ? It could be a family member or a celebrity.. Why did you choose that person? Of course I am expecting all my classes to Be on their Best Behavior!

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Happy

Today I am out of the building for awhile. Please Please be on your best behavior. Make me proud and you could be rewarded when I return. Explain what is a perfect day, weather, school day or weekend your choice.

A perfect day to me is ...

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Do you have a  favorite comedy show? Why does it make you laugh?  Would you like to be a stand up comic? Of course, all answers are school appropriate.

The Mike & Molly show really makes me laugh, I think the whole cast is funny. I like comedy that is realistic.

Tuesday, April 23, 2013


Would you like to be a police officer that investigates gang activity? Why or why not?




Monday, April 22, 2013

Gangs

Would you like to be a police officer that investigates gang activity? Why or why not?

Friday, April 19, 2013


Give me 1 truth and 1 lie to describe you. Be appropriate.
We will then guess which is a lie which is true. Do not copy from anyone.
To describe me:
I have 5 brothers.
I lived in a trailer for 5 years.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Your life

Give me 1 truth and 1 lie to describe you. Be appropriate.
We will then guess which is a lie which is true. Do not copy from anyone.
To describe me:
I have 5 brothers and 8 sisters.
I lived in a trailer for 5 years.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Astrology


Does your zodiac sign describe you? Do you read your horoscope?

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

attitude

"A BAD ATTITUDE IS LIKE A FLAT TIRE
IF YOU DON'T CHANGE IT
YOU WON'T GET ANYWHERE"
explain this quote















Monday, April 15, 2013

Attitude

“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.”
What does this quote mean to you?

Friday, April 12, 2013

Carnival

When you go to Six Flags or any type of amusement park what is your favorite ride?
I use to love roller coasters but now they terrify me.
Do you even like rides?

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Assume

 I can assume that most of you are excited for summer.                
 An assumption I can make is that 8th grade is getting excited and nervous for high school.
                  What does it mean to assume something?

Monday, April 8, 2013

Storms

            On this date in 1960 the fastest wind was recorded going at 231 mph!  This morning we had a loud windy spring storm. I could hear the thunder rolling and rain pouring down. Have you ever been frightened by weather? If not what kind of weather do you find the most threatening?


Friday, April 5, 2013

TGIF

TGIF is an acronym. Give me another acronym you are familiar with.
NOT TEXT TALK. no LOL, OMG etc.......

Thursday, April 4, 2013

adjectives describe


Today you will describe any family member.. Tell me who you are describing and use at least 3 adjectives to describe that person and why?

Example: My son Kevin:

Kevin is caring because he is sensitive to peoples feelings.
Kevin is athletic because he works out and cares about always improving himself.
Kevin is handsome because he is my son.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Adjectives

Adjectives describe
Today you will describe any family member.. Tell me who you are describing and use at least 3 adjectives to describe that person and why?

Example: My son Kevin:
Kevin is caring because he is sensitive to peoples feelings.
Kevin is athletic because he works out and cares about always improving himself.
Kevin is handsome because he is my son.



Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Jokes

       Yesterday was April Fools Day. Think today of the best April Fools joke you can remember. The best one I did, to my own 3 kids, was I made onion & paper sandwiches. They opened them up at school the bread was normal but inside was gross. They yelled "Mom this is awlful!"
The best Aprils Fool joke I heard is...

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