November 30 Journals

I need to talk with you for 10 minutes after your journal today. Then if you need to move directly into My Access to work on Submission 2 and Submission 3. If you are done with all three submissions you may work in Study Island. Only if all 3 are done.

1. Today is the last day of Peanut Butter Lovers' Month. Pretend that you are a peanut. Are you happy or sad to see the month end? Explain
2. In honor of our Principal for the Day, Captain Bode from the Joliet Fire Department, what are three adjectives that would describe a fire fighter? Explain.

November 29 Journals

I need 10 minutes of your time after your journal today for direct instruction.

If you need to go into My Access right away today- that will be fine. Otherwise, today you only have 25 minutes to work in Study Island and then I want you to work in My Access on your essay.

1. Today is Electronic Greetings Day. Write a conversation that you might overhear between a computer and a paper greeting card.


2. Would you rather know how to play an instrument well or draw well? Explain.

November 28 Journal

If you need to work in My Access after your journal go directly there. Otherwise, you only have 25 minutes to work in Study Island today. When you are done work in My Access on your paper.

1. Would you rather live and work on a farm or live ad work in the city? Explain.


2. The Great American Smokeout is held each November. Write a pledge in which you promise to never smoke. In the pledge, give three reasons for not smoking.

November 27 Journal

Today you only have 25 minutes in Study Island and then I want you to work on your submission for My Access. However, if you need to go directly to My Access after this journal you may do so. The persuasive research is our first priority.

Remember your submission needs to be in the form of a letter.

1. The week of Thanksgiving was National Game and Puzzle Week. Would you rather play a game or work on a puzzle? Explain.


2. Are you more like a tree in the fall or a tree in winter? Explain.

November 20 Journal

Today we only have 25 minutes in Study Island. After that I want to talk with you about the prewrite and then I want you to spend the rest of the time working on your research paper.

1. November 20 is Name you PC Day. What name would you give the computer you work on every day you are in class? Explain.


2. If you could only eat two foods for your Thanksgiving meal, which two would you choose? Explain.

November 19 Journal

Today we will only spend 25 minutes in Study Island so you can work on your research paper. I also want to go over how to do the prewrite today.

1. November 19 is Have a Bad Day Day. Imagine that four things have happened today to make it a really bad day. Write about our day using the words first, then, next, and finally.
2. November 18th was Mickey Mouse's birthday. Describe how you imagine this day was celebrated in Disney World.

November 16 Journal

Good Morning. I am working in the main office today- please use your good manner with the subbing teachers or I will be handling your referral.

After your journal today, please go to Study Island for 25 minutes. After that, stay at your computer for Independent Study with research. Please double check your Step by Step Research sheet that was passed out to you today for directions.

1. Would you rather have a week of 90 degree days or a week of snowy days? Explain.
2. Imagine that you are mistakenly locked inside a factory that makes your favorite food and you aren't found for several days. Explain how you feel after being discovered.

Don't forget your homework is to get your research done, begin working on your prewrite, and get your contract signed.