Week of 9/27-10/1

Block 1 /2 Only

This week we will begin our writing portfolios. These are folders in which you will keep your writing assignments. You will reflect on each assignment and conference with me about your work in the hopes that you improve as a writer this school year.  I will be using the SIX TRAITS of writing to grade you. You should be very familiar with these traits:  Ideas/Content, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. 

For this blog post please explain in detail which of these traits is your strength and why. Then describe which of these traits you would most like to improve over the school year.

Example Response:

As a writer I am strongest in voice. I believe my voice comes across in a unique way in my writing. However, the area I am weakest in is Organization. When I am not careful, my ideas seem scattered and not well- put together so this is the area I will focus on improving this year.

Week of 9/27-10/1

Block 3/4 Only

This week we will begin our writing portfolios. These are folders in which you will keep your writing assignments. You will reflect on each assignment and conference with me about your work in the hopes that you improve as a writer this school year.  I will be using the SIX TRAITS of writing to grade you. You should be very familiar with these traits:  Ideas/Content, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, and Conventions. 

For this blog post please explain in detail which of these traits is your strength and why. Then describe which of these traits you would most like to improve over the school year.

Example Response:

As a writer I am strongest in voice. I believe my voice comes across in a unique way in my writing. However, the area I am weakest in is Organization. When I am not careful, my ideas seem scattered and not well- put together so this is the area I will focus on improving this year.

Week of 9/20-9/24

Block 1/2 ONLY!

As you know by now, there were many native peoples here before Columbus. Explain in a well-written few sentences how Columbus changed their lives. Make sure you use one solid fact in your response. The catch is folks, YOU MUST contribute a NEW idea to this blog, you may not simply repeat what a classmate said. So be unique and creative and think for yourself. Happy Blogging and as always post before school FRIDAY!

Week of 9/20-9/24

Block 3/4 ONLY!

As you know by now, there were many native peoples here before Columbus. Explain in a well-written few sentences how Columbus changed their lives. Make sure you use one solid fact in your response. The catch is folks, YOU MUST contribute a NEW idea to this blog, you may not simply repeat what a classmate said. So be unique and creative and think for yourself. Happy Blogging and as always post before school FRIDAY!

Week of 9/13-9/17

Block1/2 ONLY:


After we spent some time in class discussing September 11, 2001 and its effects, did you spend any time this past weekend thinking or talking about it? Use this post as a chance to share your thoughts about the actual event or post questions you may have about it.




While I am looking for quality over quantity, I would appreciate a minimum of a FEW well-written sentences.


As always, return to comment on your classmates' posts and make sure you post by Friday morning! Happy Blogging.

Week of 9/13-9/17

Block 3/4 ONLY:

After we spent some time in class discussing September 11, 2001 and its effects, did you spend any time this past weekend thinking or talking about it?  Use this post as a chance to share your thoughts about the actual event or post questions you may have about it. 

While I am looking for quality over quantity, I would appreciate a minimum of a FEW well-written sentences.

As always, return to comment on your classmates' posts and make sure you post by Friday morning! Happy Blogging.

Week of 9/6-9/10

Block 1-2 Only!!!!



Now that you are "Knee-deep" in documenting your life for our Life GRAPH PROJECT, think about your 15 event and BRIEFLY summarize which event will get the highest ranking on your graph. Please explain in plenty of detail what the event was, when it happened, and why it deserves the highest ranking.




My example:
Of all the events in my life up to this point, having my two sons Riley and Owen both get the highest rank. Riley was born in 2006 and Owen in 2009 and since these two fireballs have entered our lives nothing has been the same, or calm for that matter. They keep us busy and laughing- which in my opinion is the most important thing.




Keep in mind that once you post, I have to approve it so it will not show up automatically! Also feel free to return and comment on other student's posts- there is nothing better than having someone respond to your personal thoughts!

As always, blog at least ONE TIME BY fRIDAY AM!!!!! HAPPY BLOGGING.

Week of 9/6-9/10

Block 3-4 Only!!!!


Now that you are "Knee-deep" in documenting your life for our Life GRAPH PROJECT, think about your 15 event and BRIEFLY summarize which event will get the highest ranking on your graph. Please explain in plenty of detail what the event was, when it happened, and why it deserves the highest ranking.

My example:

Of all the events in my life up to this point, having my two sons Riley and Owen both get the highest rank. Riley was born in 2006 and Owen in 2009 and since these two fireballs have entered our lives nothing has  been the same, or calm for that matter. They keep us busy and laughing- which in my opinion is the most important thing.

Keep in mind that once you post, I have to approve it so it will not show up automatically! Also feel free to return and comment on other student's posts- there is nothing better than having someone respond to your personal thoughts!

As always, blog at least ONE TIME BY fRIDAY AM!!!!! HAPPY BLOGGING.