December 20, 2010 (It's the final countdown!)
Write about a time when your parents really surprised you. Did this event or situation seem out of character for your parents? Was this surprise a good one or a bad one? What was your reaction?
(1/2 page)
December 21, 2010
You went hiking with some friends, took off on your own for a while, and got lost. You've wandered around all day looking for your friends, but you can't find them anywhere. What is the first thing you do? Have you brought food, water, and maps along, or are you the freewheeling type who just comes as you are? What thoughts are going through your head? How do you feel? Write about the situation.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
December 13-December 17
December 13, 2010
(You'll have to come see Mrs. Thacker for the paper and if you have any questions.
December 13, 2010
1. Grab two pieces of paper from the top of the sorter (two different colors)
2. Write an example of a simile or metaphor about a snowflake.
3. Personify a snowflake
4. Cut out two snowflakes. Write the simile on one and the personification on the other.
Hmmm...can't remember what those are? No worries. Simile is comparing two things using like or as. Personification is adding life-like characteristics to things that are not alive.
Example of simile: The snowflake falls like a graceful dancer, twisting and turning through the gray sky.
Personification: The snowflake, determined in its purpose, pushes through the heavy, night air and blankets my windshield in a merciless fury.
December 14, 2010
During the course of our lives, we have "defining moments". We stand at a crossroads and we could take the left path or the right. We could take a job and move to France. We could date this person or that person. We could hang out with this friend or that. We could play this sport or that sport. Write about a tricky decision you've had to make. Which path did you take? Do you think you made the right decision? (1/2 page)
December 15, 2010
Have you ever taken the blame for something you didn't do? What were you blamed for and why did you take responsibility? Were you protecting someone? Has someone ever taken the blame for you? (1/2 page)
December 16, 2010
Respond to this statement:
Homeless people make their own choices. It is their fault they are in the situation they are in. It isn't my problem to help them. (1/2 page)
December 17, 2010
If I could tell adults to stop saying one thing to me, it would be _________ because they don't have a clue. (1/2 page)
(You'll have to come see Mrs. Thacker for the paper and if you have any questions.
December 13, 2010
1. Grab two pieces of paper from the top of the sorter (two different colors)
2. Write an example of a simile or metaphor about a snowflake.
3. Personify a snowflake
4. Cut out two snowflakes. Write the simile on one and the personification on the other.
Hmmm...can't remember what those are? No worries. Simile is comparing two things using like or as. Personification is adding life-like characteristics to things that are not alive.
Example of simile: The snowflake falls like a graceful dancer, twisting and turning through the gray sky.
Personification: The snowflake, determined in its purpose, pushes through the heavy, night air and blankets my windshield in a merciless fury.
December 14, 2010
During the course of our lives, we have "defining moments". We stand at a crossroads and we could take the left path or the right. We could take a job and move to France. We could date this person or that person. We could hang out with this friend or that. We could play this sport or that sport. Write about a tricky decision you've had to make. Which path did you take? Do you think you made the right decision? (1/2 page)
December 15, 2010
Have you ever taken the blame for something you didn't do? What were you blamed for and why did you take responsibility? Were you protecting someone? Has someone ever taken the blame for you? (1/2 page)
December 16, 2010
Respond to this statement:
Homeless people make their own choices. It is their fault they are in the situation they are in. It isn't my problem to help them. (1/2 page)
December 17, 2010
If I could tell adults to stop saying one thing to me, it would be _________ because they don't have a clue. (1/2 page)
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Journal Dec 6-10
December 6, 2010
Journal
Describe the “good deeds” you have done so far. How hard is it to remember to do your good deed a day? What does this tell you about yourself? Do you think everyone is like this? Why or why not? (1/2 page)
December 7, 2010
Describe a time when you wanted revenge.
Did you get it?
How did you feel?
(1/2 page)
December 8, 2010
There is a new student in class and you are given an assignment. You are required to spend 10 minutes giving him/her advice about surviving at Altamont jr./sr high. What would you say? (1/2 page)
December 9, 2010
You've graduated from college and have returned to Altamont High School as the new principal. You're excited and a little nervous about your new job. You've been told you can add any new sports/clubs you want. In addition, you can change any rules that bother you.
Describe your first week on the job.
Mon.
Tues.
etc
December 10, 2010
I couldn't leave like that. I had to know why ___________( half page)
Journal
Describe the “good deeds” you have done so far. How hard is it to remember to do your good deed a day? What does this tell you about yourself? Do you think everyone is like this? Why or why not? (1/2 page)
December 7, 2010
Describe a time when you wanted revenge.
Did you get it?
How did you feel?
(1/2 page)
December 8, 2010
There is a new student in class and you are given an assignment. You are required to spend 10 minutes giving him/her advice about surviving at Altamont jr./sr high. What would you say? (1/2 page)
December 9, 2010
You've graduated from college and have returned to Altamont High School as the new principal. You're excited and a little nervous about your new job. You've been told you can add any new sports/clubs you want. In addition, you can change any rules that bother you.
Describe your first week on the job.
Mon.
Tues.
etc
December 10, 2010
I couldn't leave like that. I had to know why ___________( half page)
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