Friday, November 30, 2007

Field Trip Feedback

Did yesterday's trip help you better understand the Boston Massacre? Why? (Be truthful and read over your responses before you post!)

Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Walter Dean Myers--Predictions

Now that you have completed your Myers' Webquest, predict what kind of stories he writes. What kinds of themes or settings do you think he uses?

Tuesday, November 20, 2007

Laptops

We need your quotes for a brochure our school is making. We need positive quotes about laptops.

Post a one sentence quote about the use of laptops.

Sentence starters:
  • Laptops have made school...
  • Laptops make me...
  • Laptops allow me to...

Why Do We Have Laws?--Our Predictions

Why do we have laws? (Make sure NOT to include the words, "I think" or "I believe")

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

First Quarter Mini-Reflection

Define your first quarter using any of the following words:
  • Success
  • Failure
  • Some Success
  • Improving
Give evidence as to why you feel that way.

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

Hot Cocoa House

Answer Each Question:

Did you enjoy the Hot Cocoa House?

Were you able to give your classmates positive comments?

Was it helpful and would you want to do it again?

Friday, October 19, 2007

Persuasive Proposal Letter: Golden Line

Directions:

1) Look through your Persuasive Proposal letter to the colonists.

2) Choose the line that you like the most.

3) Write the line you like the most and why you chose it on your blog comment.

(Example: "Be independent or a slave to the British Monarchy"--I chose this line because I used strong language. This line will force people to think about their lives as colonists.)