January 22, 2020
Journal question- DUE TOMORROW
Rules Pop Quiz Signed and returned
Quiz Corrections DUE TOMORROW
Journal Choice - CHOOSE 1
Imagine if you and your friends took a vacation to the snowy mountains. Tell about the exciting things that you would do. (8-10 sentences)
What is your favorite thing about yourself? Explain your favorite trait and why you like this about yourself. (8-10 sentences)
Imagine that a giant package comes in the mail tomorrow and it is addressed to you. Describe what you would like to find when you open the package. (8-10 sentences)
Write a fantasy story titled, “The Funny Snowman Adventure.” (8-10 sentences)
Think about the last time you got angry or upset. Tell about how you reacted and what made you feel better. (8-10 sentences)
During a test, you notice that the person next to you is looking at your paper trying to cheat. Explain what you would do. (8-10 sentences)
Think about your favorite thing that has happened so far in January. Write about the best thing that happened this month that you wouldn’t want to forget about. (8-10 sentences)
January 14, 2020
Rules- read pages 76-88 and complete the Mood and Tone Chart- Due Wednesday
January 15, 2020
1. Journal Question- DUE TOMORROW
You are a stunt person in a movie. Describe the scene in which you appear. (8-10 sentences)
OR
Rrrring! When you answer the telephone, you find the person on the other end has dialed the wrong number. But he or she is in trouble and needs your help. Explain what the problem is and how you can help. (8-10 sentences)
Rules Pop Quiz signed and returned
January 7, 2020
HOMEWORK
1. Journal Question - Due Wednesday
Recess is a favorite time of day for many students. Write a letter to Mr. DiGrandi trying to convince him to add more time to your recess period! Remember to include specific points to back up your argument.
8- 10 sentences
Imagine that you fell asleep in class and when you woke up you discovered that a hundred years had passed! Take an imaginary look around your futuristic classroom and describe what you see.
8- 10 sentences
2. Literature Quiz Thursday- Shoes for Hector- page 231
3. Rules- read up to page 75
December 11, 2019
Journal Question- Due tomorrow
Imagine you won a free ticket to the North Pole. write about your experience and the things you would see and do.
Think about the things you have in your house. If you could give one thing away, what would it be and why.
Free journal day- write about anything.
Journal Notebook- collected tomorrow
November 21, 2019
Journal Question-Choose 1
The weather is starting to get colder. What are some things that you love to do in the cold weather?
2. Pretend hat you just won 3 tickets to a music concert of your choice. what concert would you go to and who would you take? Write about some things you would do.
3. Tell this story: "Well, I thought it was going to be a regular Tuesday going to school and doing all our reguloar classes..."
4. Write about the best piece of advice you ever received.
Tomorrow I am collecting the following:
November 20, 2019
Journal Question Due tomorrow- Choose 1
1.. Close your eyes and travel back in time to the most rotten day you've ever experienced. Looking back on that day now, what are some ways you could have changed it to make it turn out better? Tell what happened.
2. Write a story titled, "That Was Then, This is Now" in which you compare yourself at this time last year. Think about school, sports, hobbies, interests.
3. What kind of sense of humor do you have? Describe an incident that illustrates your sense of humor. What happened?
Do Now in class today- please finish and hand in Friday
November 19, 2019
1. Pines Bridge Thank You letter (Typed) DUE Wednesday, Nov. 20th
2. Literature Quiz Signed
3. Literature Quiz Upgrades - DUE NEXT MONDAY
Journal Question (DONE IN CLASS)
November 4, 2019
1. Journal Question DUE TOMORROW
Choose 1
If you suddenly became a TV executive, name two television programs you would cancel. Explain your reasons for canceling these shows.
6-8 sentences
November 1st was National Author’s Day. To celebrate, write a letter to the author of your favorite book. Include a description of a story you would like to see made into a book.
6-8 sentences
2. Literature Quiz Thursday Choose 1 story-
Primary Lessons- page 65
From the Lost Garden page 77
From Homesick page 87
3. Clearpool Letter- signed and returned. Revisions DUE Tuesday, Nov. 14th.
October 29, 2019
1. Hall of Fame Speech- DUE THURSDAY!
2. Journal Question DUE TOMORROW
Choose 1
Write a story that ends with the following sentence: “From now on, I’ll keep that door locked.” (6-8 sentences)
What was the toughest decision you ever had to make? What made this decision so difficult? (6-8 sentences)
Today is National Cat Day! Describe how you are celebrating with your cat today! (If you don’t have a cat- you can still celebrate- what would you do?) (6- 8 sentences)
October 25, 2019
Work on your Hall of Fame Speech!
October 24, 2019
Journal Question- Due tomorrow
Choose 1 (6-8 sentences)
Describe the best gift you ever gave to someone. Why was it such a great gift? Do you agree that giving is better than receiving?
OR
Describe the perfect day. Include as many details as you can. Make it a possible day, not a "dream day."
Hall of Fame Speech DUE 10/31
Clearpool Letter DUE 10/24
Literature Quiz Signed DUE 10/23