Friday, October 29, 2010

"ALL ABOUT ME' projects due TODAY!

I can't wait to read all of the books!!!

Mrs. Ward

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Journal Writing: Pretend that you are a jack-o-lantern. Describe Halloween from a jack-o-lantern's point of view.

Mrs. Ward

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Spelling Sentences: Compound sentences.

Mrs. Ward

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Journal Writing: It is late at night and you are walking home from a movie. You decide to take a shortcut through a cemetery. Tell what happens next.

Mrs. Ward

Monday, October 25, 2010

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech:

1. gardenia
2. zinnia
3. magnolia
4. begonia
5. boysenberry
6. saxophone
7. leotard
8. guy
9. graham cracker
10. volt

Mrs. Ward

October 22, 2010

None, but you can always READ.

*Remember one (1) assignment will be turned in for review and then returned for you to add to your booklet. You should all be pretty much close to the end by now.

Can't wait to read the final project on: OCTOBER 29th.

Mrs. Ward

October 21, 2010

Journal Writing: Illustrate your "Roll A Story"!

You will take these home from your writing binders and illustrate.

Mrs. Ward

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Spelling Sentences - Compound, complex sentences.

*We'll learn more about these in class this week. :)

Mrs. Ward

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Journal Writing: Many cities are requiring children under the age of 16 to wear helmets while biking, scooting, skateboarding, rollerblading, and skiing.

Consider the advantages and disadvantages of wearing helmets.

Directions for Writing: Write a persuasive essay stating whether children under the age of 16 should be required to wear helmets. Give reasons to support your position arguing in such a convincing manner that others will agree with you.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

unify
triplets
semicolon
biceps
bimonthly
unity
trio
university
biannual
semifinals

Friday, October 15, 2010

None, but you can always READ.

One (1) assignment from your ALL ABOUT ME project is due today. Don't forget! :)

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Journal Writing: List the names of all the Halloween costumes you have worn over the years. Which one did you like best? Why did you like it best?

Mrs. Ward

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Spelling Sentences - nice, long, elaborate sentences. *I need for you to Level Up on your sentence writing. While you write make sure they look like 7th grade sentences.

Mrs. Ward

Tuesday, October 12, 2010


Journal Writing: If you could put on a magic hat and become anyone in the world, who would you become and why?

Mrs. Ward

Monday, October 11, 2010

Spelling Definitions and PARTS OF SPEECH.

universe
billion
binoculars
tripod
unique
unison
triple
semicircle
triangle
bicycle

Mrs. Ward

Friday, October 8, 2010

None, but you can always READ!

Also: Continue with your "All About Me" projects; you will show me today one (1) assignment you have completed this past week.

Mrs. Ward

Thursday, October 7, 2010

October is National Stamp Collection Month. If you could choose any person to be on the next postage stamp, who would it be and why?

Mrs. Ward

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Spelling Sentences.

Mrs. Ward

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Journal Writing: October is National Popcorn Poppin' Month. Write a story about what would happen if you were popping some corn and it wouldn't stop popping!

Mrs. Ward

Monday, October 4, 2010

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech:

phonetic
geography
photograph
graphic
paragraph
automatic
telegraph
calligraphy
homophone
autobiography

Mrs. Ward