Sunday, November 21, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Clean Copies of Memoirs on Monday
Make sure you have clean copies of your memoirs ready to revise on Monday.
Side note: Does anyone know what type of figurative language I used in the title of this post?
Clean Copies of Memoirs on Monday
Side note: Does anyone know what type of figurative language I used in the title of this post?
Clean Copies of Memoirs on Monday
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
How does J.K. Rowling plan out her stories?
Check out how J.K. Rowling plans out her stories.
I could use this if I ever get back to writing my book...
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I could use this if I ever get back to writing my book...
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Phase two of blogging
Young Writers,
In the first 5 days since you were given your blogs, you have amassed 50% of the number of posts by students last year! That is amazing. As we discussed in class on Thursday (Mrs. Quam's classes) and Friday (my classes), quantity is not the only goal when using blogging as a writing tool. Since we decided to turn on the approval process for posts, the quality has skyrocketed and the quantity has dipped. This is just fine. We want you to continue writing, and also to continue choosing the right tool for the job.
To recap:
Mr. G
If you would like to discuss this post, you can find it at Kidblog.
In the first 5 days since you were given your blogs, you have amassed 50% of the number of posts by students last year! That is amazing. As we discussed in class on Thursday (Mrs. Quam's classes) and Friday (my classes), quantity is not the only goal when using blogging as a writing tool. Since we decided to turn on the approval process for posts, the quality has skyrocketed and the quantity has dipped. This is just fine. We want you to continue writing, and also to continue choosing the right tool for the job.
To recap:
- As Ralph Fletcher says, "Writers react. And writers need a place to record those reactions. That's what a writer's notebook is for."
- As Mr. Goerend says, "Writers edit, revise, discuss, and revise again. And writers need a place to publish that revised material. That's what blogs can be used for."
Mr. G
If you would like to discuss this post, you can find it at Kidblog.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Seeing you all so excited made my day
Students,
Today you got your blogs. There was a buzz in the computer lab while you were figuring out how to access them. You worked on titling your posts to pull people in. You wrote posts that told us how excited you are to have your own blogs. I hope this first post on your blogs is one you look back on later in the year to see how much you’ve grown.
Some of you received error messages. Some of your computers were slow to connect. Error messages and slow connections are a fact of life on the Internet. As a group, I want us to work to be patient when faced with these challenges. We need to show perseverance.
I’m proud of how you wrote in quality paragraphs. That is a skill we will continue working on. We write in quality paragraphs to give people enough information to be able to connect to our writing. We also want to be detailed enough in our writing so people can picture what we are describing. Quality paragraphs are a foundation of good writing.
We will continue to work on leaving quality comments. We want to encourage each other with our comments. We want to leave constructive feedback so we can learn. We also want to share the connections we make with each other to build community. Giving and receiving quality feedback is an important part of the writing process.
The excitement you showed today while posting on your blogs is one of the reasons I am proud to be your teacher. Continue to be excited about writing and using digital technology to become better writers. Be sure to fill your writer’s notebook with ideas for stories and poems and essays to publish.
Keep up your enthusiasm!
Mr. G
If you would like to discuss this post, you can find it at Kidblog.
Today you got your blogs. There was a buzz in the computer lab while you were figuring out how to access them. You worked on titling your posts to pull people in. You wrote posts that told us how excited you are to have your own blogs. I hope this first post on your blogs is one you look back on later in the year to see how much you’ve grown.
Some of you received error messages. Some of your computers were slow to connect. Error messages and slow connections are a fact of life on the Internet. As a group, I want us to work to be patient when faced with these challenges. We need to show perseverance.
I’m proud of how you wrote in quality paragraphs. That is a skill we will continue working on. We write in quality paragraphs to give people enough information to be able to connect to our writing. We also want to be detailed enough in our writing so people can picture what we are describing. Quality paragraphs are a foundation of good writing.
We will continue to work on leaving quality comments. We want to encourage each other with our comments. We want to leave constructive feedback so we can learn. We also want to share the connections we make with each other to build community. Giving and receiving quality feedback is an important part of the writing process.
The excitement you showed today while posting on your blogs is one of the reasons I am proud to be your teacher. Continue to be excited about writing and using digital technology to become better writers. Be sure to fill your writer’s notebook with ideas for stories and poems and essays to publish.
Keep up your enthusiasm!
Mr. G
If you would like to discuss this post, you can find it at Kidblog.
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
One Kneeboard or Two Skis
Imagine yourself on a bright, scorching summer day. The boat pulls you up and your off! You decide your done after a while of pure fun and let go of the rope. Swimming back to the boat, climbing up the ladder at the back of the boat, then grabbing a towel. You hands are all blistered and hurt from the rope but you know it was worth it.
Kneeboarding and Skiing are very similar. First they both are done on the water and behind a boat. And when your up you can fall and get stuck under either the kneeboard or the ski(s). You can also use the same rope for both sports.
When you're skiing you need to push yourself up. When the boat starts you push on your feet and stand up straight. You can also ski with two skis together,(A long rectangular shaped thing that connects your skis so they stay together and not go different directions) two skis seprate, or slalom skiing. (only 1 ski) When you fall you can also hit your head on one of the skis and get a bump or worse....STITCHES!
Kneeboarding is alsoa GREAT sport to do. When you're kneeboarding you start by laying on the board witht the rope in both of your hands. Then when the boat picks up speed you slide your knees up onto the board. Then you hlod onto the rope with one hand and get the knee strap over your knees. When you fall off the kneeboard you can just tip right over. You can get hurt a lot easier on a kneeboard in my opinion. You also can only kneeboard with 1 kneeboard, you can't slalom like skiing.
I hope someday you will go try skiing, kneeboarding, or both. I can gurantee you that you will enjoy it. I know I do!
Kneeboarding and Skiing are very similar. First they both are done on the water and behind a boat. And when your up you can fall and get stuck under either the kneeboard or the ski(s). You can also use the same rope for both sports.
When you're skiing you need to push yourself up. When the boat starts you push on your feet and stand up straight. You can also ski with two skis together,(A long rectangular shaped thing that connects your skis so they stay together and not go different directions) two skis seprate, or slalom skiing. (only 1 ski) When you fall you can also hit your head on one of the skis and get a bump or worse....STITCHES!
Kneeboarding is alsoa GREAT sport to do. When you're kneeboarding you start by laying on the board witht the rope in both of your hands. Then when the boat picks up speed you slide your knees up onto the board. Then you hlod onto the rope with one hand and get the knee strap over your knees. When you fall off the kneeboard you can just tip right over. You can get hurt a lot easier on a kneeboard in my opinion. You also can only kneeboard with 1 kneeboard, you can't slalom like skiing.
I hope someday you will go try skiing, kneeboarding, or both. I can gurantee you that you will enjoy it. I know I do!
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Christmas Vs The fourth of July (newly revised)
"Hello and welcome to the calendar.I'm your announcer Month of the year. We are gathered here today to witness an epic battle between two holidays. Now that I've introduced myself lets introduce our fighters.
In the left corner with a total of Thirty days, give it up for The fourth of July!!! In the right corner with a total of Thirty days, lets hear it for Christmas!!! Now lets get ready for the holidays."
"All right July I'm gonna knock you out cold", boasted Christmas.
"How do you plan on doing that?" Snarled July.
"Well I'm gonna put you to sleep with my Christmas carols!" Said Christmas
"July is on his back from that powerful shot." Said the announcer."But wait he is getting back up!"
"All right Christmas you are a formidable opponent, but I'm gonna knock you out with my stunning fireworks."
"Christmas is on his back"." Ding ,Ding"" Christmas was saved by the bell. We'll wait while they get some pep talk from their coaches.
"Christmas what are you doing out there? You can beat this guy no problem."Said Christmases coaches
"July get out there and show the world why you deserve the title of ultimate holiday!"
"Fighters return to the center of the calendar" said the announcer.
"Fight" screamed the ref.
"All right July now I am gonna knock your days off". said Christmas
" What makes you say that?." said July.
"Well first I am gonna knock your block off with my jolly spirit."
" Oh man July took a hit" said the announcer.
"Now it's my turn, I'm gonna beat your weeks out with my special parade punch!"
" Ouch, Christmas is gonna feel that one in the morning!" Yelled the announcer.
That was the final round folks lets see who the judges said won. I don't believe this its a tie!"Screamed the announcer.
In the left corner with a total of Thirty days, give it up for The fourth of July!!! In the right corner with a total of Thirty days, lets hear it for Christmas!!! Now lets get ready for the holidays."
"All right July I'm gonna knock you out cold", boasted Christmas.
"How do you plan on doing that?" Snarled July.
"Well I'm gonna put you to sleep with my Christmas carols!" Said Christmas
"July is on his back from that powerful shot." Said the announcer."But wait he is getting back up!"
"All right Christmas you are a formidable opponent, but I'm gonna knock you out with my stunning fireworks."
"Christmas is on his back"." Ding ,Ding"" Christmas was saved by the bell. We'll wait while they get some pep talk from their coaches.
"Christmas what are you doing out there? You can beat this guy no problem."Said Christmases coaches
"July get out there and show the world why you deserve the title of ultimate holiday!"
"Fighters return to the center of the calendar" said the announcer.
"Fight" screamed the ref.
"All right July now I am gonna knock your days off". said Christmas
" What makes you say that?." said July.
"Well first I am gonna knock your block off with my jolly spirit."
" Oh man July took a hit" said the announcer.
"Now it's my turn, I'm gonna beat your weeks out with my special parade punch!"
" Ouch, Christmas is gonna feel that one in the morning!" Yelled the announcer.
That was the final round folks lets see who the judges said won. I don't believe this its a tie!"Screamed the announcer.
Epilogue
Christmas and July became good friends. They both still fight in the UHC. Also this fight was sponsored by holiday inn.
Friday, May 21, 2010
Soccer or Baseball?
Imagine if you are running down a field with a ball between your feet or imagine yourself running around bases and scoring the winning run. Here are some differences and similarities.
Some differences are in soccer you use your feet and in baseball you use your hands. To move the ball around in soccer you kick it and in baseball you throw it. In baseball you have to score in a net and in baseball you run around the bases to get a run.
Some similarities are....In each sport you have a goal and that's to win the game! In each sport you need points in order to win. The last important thing is you get to play the sport.
I hope i've giving you enough information to decide which sport you might want to play my favorite is soccer. MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION!
White Doves
When love is in the air
I feel like life is
fair
The hate is gone
and it's very fond
When I look into his
eyes and he looks into mine.
And the wind is blowing
and love is flowing
and when I say I like you
he says it too.
I feel lust in his eyes
and mine too.
When white doves go flying
I know by then
That I have found
The perfect boy.
I feel like life is
fair
The hate is gone
and it's very fond
When I look into his
eyes and he looks into mine.
And the wind is blowing
and love is flowing
and when I say I like you
he says it too.
I feel lust in his eyes
and mine too.
When white doves go flying
I know by then
That I have found
The perfect boy.
The Boy with a Toy
There once was a boy
Who had a toy.
The toy was a sub
That went in the tub.
Then one day it started to float
Because it was actually a boat.
The boy
Then didn't like the toy.
Then later that day it went in the trash
Then got smashed.
Now the toy is no more.
Noah S.
Who had a toy.
The toy was a sub
That went in the tub.
Then one day it started to float
Because it was actually a boat.
The boy
Then didn't like the toy.
Then later that day it went in the trash
Then got smashed.
Now the toy is no more.
Noah S.
Nick Hope Rules
Nick
Incredible
Cool
Kick (soccer)
Happy
Outstanding
People person
Easy
Race car fast
Unbelievable
Lucky
Evil
Soccer
Incredible
Cool
Kick (soccer)
Happy
Outstanding
People person
Easy
Race car fast
Unbelievable
Lucky
Evil
Soccer
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