Writing Prompt for October 1, 2009

Make believe you have wings.  Where would you go in your life?

Prompt for September 28, 2009

Today is Love Your Neighbor Day. Make a list of everything you can do to be a good neighbor for those who live around you.

What do you like to do?

www.bls.gov/k12/

Hey Kids! Check out this website to discover careers you might be interested in!  

Leave a comment letting us know what interests you. 

Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things

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Quote of the Day

"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."              

                                           Henry Ford

What do you think Henry Ford meant when he made this comment?

Howstuffworks

Hello everyone!  This is a really interesting link that will bring you to a menu where you can browse different subjects such as:  animals, adventures, science, food, health, geography, and more.  Check it out and let me know what you think.
Ms Lyons


Howstuffworks "Video Channel"

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TeacherTube Videos - Obama's Message

TeacherTube Videos - Obama's Message

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Emmanuel's Gift

In the documentary film, Emmanuel's Gift, Emmanuel went to Accra, the capital of Ghana, to make money for his family. He could have made $10 a day begging.  Instead he chose to make $2 shining shoes.  Why do you think he decided to shine shoes instead of begging?  Do you agree with his decision?  Why or why not?

NOTE TO STUDENTS: HOW TO USE THIS BLOG

Hello to all my ESL students!

 READ the postings & RESPOND to them.  We all know each other.  Introductions are not necessary.  This is NOT your "myspace" , twitter, or facebook account.  Please check the blog as I will be adding more interesting links, polls, and contests.  Everyone needs to blog a RESPONSE at least once a week.  Remember to RESPOND to my POSTINGS.  If you don't understand this message, please see me in class.

What are you reading? Do you like it? Why or why not?

Warm-up for September 18, 2009

It's Friday!  The weekend is upon us.  If you could do anything this weekend, what would you do?

   

Blog Prompt for September 16, 2009

 September 13th was Positive Thinking Day.  Oops!  We missed it because it was Sunday.  So, today, make a list of the top 10 ideas we can use to stay positive when times are tough.