September - October
September 11th is a day of remembrance.
We remember those who lost their lives and pray for them and their families.
In your journal reflect on the people and things in your life for which you are grateful.
* Focus - Incorporate the 4 Kinds of Sentences in your journal entry. Again at least 10 sentences are required.
At least 10 well-formed sentences
Indent each paragraph
*Include a sentence with a COMPOUND PREDICATE and please underline that sentence.
Topic:
Describe the many ways you see,hear, and feel God in your life. Show how you understand all the miracles surrounding you each day!
September 15th is "National Make a Hat Day".
Draw or Google a hat you wish to show the class.
Explain what this hat will do to the person who wears it. Will he receive super powers,become invisible, or be able to read minds?
Tell a story about someone who wore your hat one day!
Topic:
Invent and describe a new food!
2 paragraphs
Please be elaborate in using descriptive words and note them by underlining
On September 23, 1938, a seven-foot time capsule was buried on the grounds of the World’s Fair in New York City.
If you were to bury a time capsule, where would you bury it and what would be in it? Be creative and use details.
As usual, at least 10 sentences please.
Topic:
DESCRIBE someone who is a hero to you and EXPLAIN why.
* at least 10 sentences
Use COMMON CORE CHARACTER TRAITS for ideas.
While swimming in a river something shiny near the bottom catches your eye.
You dive down to get a closer look.
What is it?
Why is it there?
What will you do with it?
Write a story describing what you find. Be creative!
Topic:
Imagine you could travel into the future.
Describe a typical day in your life.
At least 3 paragraphs.
Topic:
What would you do if you woke up one morning and found yourself invisible?
At least 3 paragraphs.
Topic:
What would you do if you were locked in your favorite shopping mall overnight ?
At least 3 paragraphs please.
Which character from a book would you most like to meet and why?
At least 10 sentences.
Imagine that you could give advice to someone—it could be someone you know personally, a historical figure, or a famous person living today.
Write an essay that identifies the person and the advice you would give.
Choose a familiar subject so that you can provide details and elaboration that explain why this person needs your advice.
Write an essay to explain why honesty is important in a friendship.
At least 10 sentences with examples.
Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live.
Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live.
Now write to explain to your teacher how this invention has changed your life.
There are both good things and bad things about playing on a team, such as the school soccer team or the school volleyball team.
Write a composition in which you explain both what is good and what is bad about playing on a school team.
Be sure to explain each point fully.