Thursday, January 21, 2010

Respond to Literature

We read Two Bear Cubs from a Miwok myth adapted by Robert D. San Souci. What do you think is interesting about the characters in the story? Why do you think so?

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Prompt of the Day

We have been talking about adjectives. Watch the video on adjectives. Then write a sentence that uses at least three adjectives.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Daily Prompt

Watch the following video.
Tell how natural disasters impact our lives.



Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Prompt of the Day

This week we read Lon Po Po by Ed Young. Compare and Contrast this story with the tale Little Red Riding Hood.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Prompt of the Day

Use adjectives such as amazing, incredible, outrageous, super-fun, or mind-blowing while writing about your favorite activity of all time.

Prompt of the Day

Yesterday we talked about comparing and contrasting.
You are getting a new pet. You have to choose between a dog and a cat. Compare and contrast how dogs and cats are alike and different.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Prompt of the Day

Please write a detailed response to the following prompt:

As you walk across the playground, you notice a girl standing off to the side crying. What might you do?

(Remember all of your writing rules. Don't use any real names and sign your response with your initials.)

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

It's a New Year

Many people make New Year's Resolutions. A resolution is deciding to be determined to accomplish a goal. What resolution or goal did you make for 2010?