Monday, October 31, 2011

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...

Friday, October 28, 2011

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?

Thursday, October 27, 2011

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?

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

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?

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

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?

Monday, October 24, 2011

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?

Friday, October 21, 2011

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?

Welcome to Dirksen Junior High's Literacy Lab. You will be expected to post on blog every day you are in class. Please remember that your blog can be viewed by not only myself, but your classmates. Everything here should be school appropriate.