Thursday, April 28, 2011

Question of the Week April 29th

"Today is Moment of Laughter Day. In honor of this hilarious occasion, write a funny story or poem that might make people laugh." If you are writing a story, it must be at least THREE paragraphs. If you are writing a poem, it must be at least THREE stanzas with four verses each.

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Question of the Week April 21st

"The tallest man in medical history was about nine feet tall. Imagine that you have grown even taller! Describe what your day would be like." As usual, you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to this week's question. Be creative!

Monday, April 18, 2011

CNN Journal April 18th

As always you will need to do at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Question of the Week April 15th

"As you are taking a walk one afternoon, you find a fountain. A sign says that if you drink from this fountain, you will stay the same age forever. Would you take a drink? Describe what you would do and why." As always you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the question. Explain your reasoning well!

Thursday, April 7, 2011

CNN News Journal April 7th

As usual, you will need to write at least a TWO paragraph response to today's episode of CNN Student News. Remember to tell me what you thought/felt about what you saw. You do not need to retell what happened because I watched it with you!

Question of the Week April 8th

"Pretend that you are a kite. Your string has broken and you can float anywhere in the world. Write a story telling about your adventures. Write a story telling about your adventures." As always you will need to write at least a THREE paragraph response to the question of the week. Be creative!