January 9, 2009

None, but you can always:

Read
MySkillsTutor

Have a great week-end!

Miss Clark

January 8, 2009

Please note this is NOT real. This is taken from a list of persuasive writing prompts that are designed to assist you with your thinking skills and organizing your arguments effectively. Online schools do exist, but this prompt is fictional.

Journal Writing: [Online Schools] The state department of education has provided funding for an experimental online school. All the classes will take place on the Internet, using email, online chat, and the world wide web. The students taking classes at this new online school will never meet each other face-to-face. They will only interact online with each other and with their teachers. The state is hoping this program will provide fairer educational access to students in outlying, rural areas. Opponents of the program argue that because of their lack of interaction with other students in a traditional classroom, the students who attend this online school will not develop the social skills that should be a component of their education. What is your position on this issue? Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper stating your position on this issue and supporting it with convincing reasons.


Miss Clark

January 7, 2009

Unit 14 - Spelling Sentences; elaborate sentences....:)


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January 6, 2009

Journal Writing: Pretend that you have a choice between a winter vacation in the mountains or a winter vacation at the beach. Make a list of pros (positives) and cons (negatives) about each location. Write and explain where you chose to go and why.

January 5, 2009

Unit 14 – Noun Suffixes

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

bakery

victory

documentary

factory

machinery

discovery

nursery

dictionary

century

injury

missionary

territory

scenery

revolutionary

treasury

luxury


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Miss Clark

Make a Smilebox recipe

The Polar Express

Great sites: (Cut and paste to your browser)

http://www.chrisvanallsburg.com/flash.html
http://polarexpressmovie.warnerbros.com/media_games.html

Enjoy!

Miss Clark

December 18, 2008

Journal: Many people visit their relatives during the holidays. Pretend that your uncle has just stopped by to visit, and he has brought a famous person as a surprise. Who is it? How do you and your family react?

Miss Clark

December 17, 2008

Spelling Sentences from Units 7-12. Long elaborate sentences.

Miss Clark

December 16, 2008

Journal: : Santa is gearing up for his annual visit. Pretend that this year as Santa is taking off from the North Pole, an alien spacecraft spots Santa’s sleigh and begins following it. Describes what happens next.

Miss Clark

December 15, 2008

Spelling - Unit(s) 7-12 Review


Sixteen (16) spelling sentences using the previous units (Unit 7-12) words.
Long, elaborate sentences.

Miss Clark

December 12, 2008

BOOK IN A BAG PROJECT DUE TODAY!

None, but you can always.....READ

Miss Clark

December 11, 2008

Writing Situation: Pretend your friend called you and said, “You aren’t going to believe what I found!” You rushed over to your friend’s home.

Now write a story about what happened when your friend found something.

Miss Clark

December 10, 2008


Spelling Sentences: Lesson 12

Nice, long elaborate sentences.

Miss Clark

December 8, 2008

Journal: Wow! Two feet of snow fell last night, and now school has been canceled. As you look out your bedroom window, you see a lost polar bear trudging through the snow. Write about what happens next.

Miss Clark

December 8, 2008

Spelling: Lesson 12 (Spelling and Pronunciation)
Definitions and Parts of Speech

February
separate
different
library
temperature
strength
length
vegetable
arctic
twelfth
probably
jewelry
literature
boundary
reference
beverage

*NOTE: These words are easy to misspell. Adults often have to think about the correct spelling of some of these words. You will really have to study these this week. To help you study try: FLASH CARD MAKER on-line.

USE THESE SITES TO HELP YOU STUDY:

http://teacher.scholastic.com/tools/spelling.htm
http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/Safari/safari.htm

VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Please note:

Homework passes are ONLY for homework!

You do not have PROJECT passes; you only have homework passes.

Your Book in A Bag is considered a PROJECT. I look forward to seeing ALL of your projects on December 12th.




Miss Clark

December 5, 2008

You can work on your "Book in a Bag Project" which is due December 12th.

And....you can always READ!


Miss Clark

December 4, 2008

Journal: You’ve probably heard the saying, “It’s better to give than to receive.” Think of the greatest gift that you could give someone. What would it be? Why would it be special?

Miss Clark

December 3, 2008

Unit 11 - Spelling Sentences (Nice, long, elaborate sentences)

*These words allow you the opportunity to use adjectives which always SPICE up the writing. Yeah!

Miss Clark

December 2, 2008

Journal: Animator and filmmaker Walt Disney was born on December 5, 1901. Which Disney movie or character is your favorite? Why?

Miss Clark

December 1, 2008

Lesson 11: Definitions and Parts of Speech (Adjective Suffixes) *Parts of speech should be easy this week! :)

backward
foolish
handsome
lonesome
selfish
marine
greenish
awkward
wholesome
grayish
childish
masculine
feminine
reddish
genuine
awesome


Miss Clark

November 24, 2008

Journal: Take a few minutes to draw a feast on the Thanksgiving table. Then write in detail about what's to eat. Use your five senses to describe the meal's tastes, looks, smells, and textures.

Miss Clark

PS: Sure wish mine looked like that....I usually burn something; can't quite get the lumps out of the mashed potatoes either - still edible though! :)

November 24, 2008

Journal: During the first week of each December, New York City begins the holiday season by lighting the giant Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center. What event marks the beginning of the holiday season for you?

Miss Clark

Thanksgiving Holiday

I wanted to let you all know that I will be leaving on Tuesday, November 25th to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with my sons in Charleston, SC. I am so looking forward to seeing them again, and the wonderful sites of Charleston. I just hope I don't have to spend too much time COOKING!

I expect my classes to be as wonderful as they always are with the substitute who will be in for me on Tuesday/Wednesday. I would like to see an awesome report on my desk when I return on Monday, December 1st. I'm sure I will!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with "you and yours....."


Miss Clark

SPELLING WORD PRACTICE LINK

Thank you Brandon....I forgot to post when I got home. Here is the link:


http://www.philtulga.com/morse.html


Click and paste on your browser line.

Have fun!!!

Miss Clark

November 21, 2008

Project Book Contract Due!

No homework, but you can always READ! :)

Miss Clark

November 20, 2008

Journal Writing: Rights of the Child Day is observed in November. What rights do you think all children should have?


Miss Clark

November 19, 2008

Spelling Sentences (Lesson 10)

Nice, long, elaborate sentences!

Miss Clark

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Journal Writing: Create a new mascot for your favorite sports team. What does it look like? What does it eat, wear, and do?

Miss Clark

Monday, November 117, 2008

Lesson 10 - Prefix - ad
Definitions and Parts of Speech

arrest
approve
accent
arrive
arranged
accommodate
announced
approaching
accepted
appoint
accompanying
array
arrangements
accomplish
accelerate
annoy


Miss Clark

KEY SYLLABLE - Unit 9

Test on Thursday - Study Units 1-8!

Miss Clark

November 14, 2008

None - myskillstutor done by tomorrow (NOVEMBER 15, 2008).

I will be printing reports from the site over the week-end. Please make sure you have completed

READING COMPREHENSION: PART B

See you on Monday!

Miss Clark

November 13, 2008

Journal: If you could set an extra plate at the dinner table and invite anyone you wanted, whom would you invite and why? Write an invitation to this person telling him/her all the important information about the meal.

Miss Clark

November 12, 2008

Spelling Sentences - Nice, long elaborate sentences. *Practice using transition words.

Miss Clark

November 11, 2008

Journal Writing: Rewrite a past event that didn't work out the way you wanted. How would you make it work out better the second time around?

Miss Clark

November 10, 2008

Lesson 9: Places and People

Definitions and Parts of Speech

Japan

Africa

English

France

Spanish

Greek

England

African

French

Spain

Vietnam

Australia

Japanese

Greece

Australian

Vietnamese

Bonus: French Guiana

Miss Clark

November 7, 2008

None, but you can always READ!

Also: myskillstutor.com

Miss Clark

November 6, 2008

Journal Writing: Write a letter to put in your school's cafeteria suggestion box. What suggestions can you make to improve both the nutrition and the taste of your school's meals?

Miss Clark

November 5, 2008

Journal Writing: The windshield wiper was patented in November 1903. What problem in today's world would like to "wipe out" forever? Why does this problem bother you?

Miss Clark

Make a Smilebox recipe

MYSKILLSTUTOR INFORMATION

User name: Student ID
Password: bbmsbears
Location: bbms01

October 31, 2008

Happy Halloween!

None, but please do: www.myskillstutor.com over the week-end!

Stay safe!

Miss Clark

October 30, 2008

Journal Writing: If you could choose one of the four seasons to last all year long, which would you choose? Why?

Miss Clark

October 29, 2008

Spelling Sentences: Lesson 8 (Prefixes: Dis- & De-)

Nice, long elaborate sentences! (Thank-you!)

Miss Clark

October 28, 2008

Journal Writing: If you won a contest that allowed you to appear on any TV show, which show would it be? Describe what would happen on the show during your appearance.

Miss Clark

October 27, 2008

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

disliked
discovered
decay
dispose
defeat
destroyed
decline
defects
disabled
disappeared
disappointment
dependent
deduction
disadvantageous
disguised
dissolved

Miss Clark

October 24, 2008

None, but you can always:

Read
myskillstutor.com

Miss Clark

October 23, 2008

Journal Writing: Write about an embarrassing moment in your life. Tell about who else was involved and how you recovered from your embarrassment.

Miss Clark

October 22, 2008

Spelling Sentences - nice, long, elaborate sentences.

Miss Clark

October 21, 2008

Journal Writing: Write about a day in the life of your pet from his point of view. Include information on his feelings about various aspects of his day.

Miss Clark

October 20, 2008

Lesson 7: Prefixes - En and Ex

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

encourage
exit
enjoying
exchange
express
envelope
extend
excitement
exceed
explode
enthusiasm
enclose
expand
exclaim
exclude
excel

Miss Clark

REMINDER...

This is a gentle reminder that if you wish to RE-DO your Elements of Fiction foldable - it is due on Friday - October 17th.

Miss Clark

October 17, 2008

None, but you can always READ!

Miss Clark

October 16, 2008

Journal Writing: Imagine that you tune into the evening news just in time to hear your name mentioned! Write about the news event you were involved in.

Miss Clark

October 15, 2008

16 Sentences using words from Lessons 1-5.

Miss Clark

October 14, 2008

Journal Writing: Imagine that you have been hired by Milton Bradley to create a new game. Describe your new game and explain why you think it would be a best seller.

Miss Clark

October 13, 2008

Unit Review: 16 sentences using words from Lessons #1-5


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Polar Bear Pride

Polar Bears International:


http://www.polarbearsinternational.org/photo-and-video-gallery/2005-polar-bear-cam-highlights/

Cut and paste link to your browser. Then click on each picture! Love those Polar Bears!

Miss Clark

October 10, 2008

ELEMENTS OF FICTION FOLDABLE DUE.

None, but you can always READ.

Miss Clark

October 9, 2008

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

Miss Clark

October 8, 2008

Spelling Sentences - Lesson 5. Remember: nice, long, drawn-out sentences.


Miss Clark

October 7, 2008

Journal Writing: Your school has girls who want to play on the boys' football team. Write arguments for or against this issue, making sure to define your reasons with concrete support.

Miss Clark

October 6, 2008

Spelling: Lesson5/Music Words
Definitions and Parts of Speech



harp
composer
fiddle
trumpet
classical
conductor
concert
jazz
clarinet
banjo
bugle
harmony
pianist
performance
violin
rehearsal

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Fill-osophy 101

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October 3, 2008

None, but you can always READ!

Miss Clark

October 2, 2008

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!

Miss Clark

October 1, 2008

Spelling Sentences - Think: OCEAN!

Miss Clark

* Some sentences are short and some sentences are long. Sentences flow together and when you read aloud, there is a smoothness to the sound of your voice. You are not tripping over awkward words or phrases. Think of sentence fluency as a flowing river. Some places on the river are smooth as glass. Other places along the river ripple and roll. And still, other places along the river rush and foam. There are many twist, turns and waterfalls along a river's path, and of course, every river's destination is the ocean. There are lots of twist and turns along a story path, and of course, every story's destination is a satisfying conclusion. Sentences are like the river - they take you to the ocean.

September 30, 2008

Journal Writing: If you could plan a class field trip to anywhere, where would you go and what would happen there?

Miss Clark

September 29, 2008

Spelling: Lesson 4 "Words from Spanish"

Definitions and Parts of Speech

patio
rodeo
tornado
tomato
cafeteria
alligator
corral
vanilla
mosquito
stampede
guitar
coyote
jaguar
chili
cocoa
tortillas

Miss Clark

Friday, September 26, 2008

None! But you can always READ!


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Thursday, September 25, 2008


Journal Writing: September is Youth Month. Describe what it is like being a child in your family. Are you the youngest? Oldest? What are the advantages and disadvantages of your age?

Miss Clark

Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Lesson 3: Sentences - Nice, long, elaborate sentences. *Rule of 3. :)

Miss Clark

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

Journal Writing; Pretend that the lines on your paper are really the closed slats of a window blind! What wonderful or terrible surprise is on the other side?

Miss Clark

Monday, September 22, 2008

Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 3: Adding Endings to Words

letting
following
cheating
labored
gathered
hammered
controlling
bothering
ruined
listening
studying
swallowed
permitting
carrying
compelled
groaned


Miss Clark

Friday, September 19, 2008

None, but you can always READ!!!


Miss Clark