Post #34: The Best Gift Ever

Gifts are often a focus of Christmas day. Describe the best gift you have GIVEN someone else. Explain who that person was, what you gave them, why you gave them that specific gift, and what made that gift-giving experience special. Or describe the best gift you ever RECEIVED from someone else.  Who gave it to you, what did they give you, why they gave it to you and what made it so special.

When you are finished go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Intermediate Wrap-Up"

Post #33: What Would you Say?

During the holiday season the topic of Santa Claus always comes up.  If an 8-year-old came to you and asked, "Is Santa Claus real?"  What would you tell them?  Give reasons for your explanation.  Back up your explanation with examples.  Don't forget at least 5 sentences, and comment on 5 other blogs when you are finished.

Once you are done with your blog, go to typing web and complete the lesson titled "Advanced Punctuation."

Post #32: Favorite Holiday Tradition

Since it is the holiday season, tell me about your favorite holiday tradition.  What is your favorite activity this time of year?  Do you walk down Christmas Tree Lane?  Do you drink hot cocoa and decorate the tree?  What is your favorite thing to do this time of year and why do you enjoy it?  Don't forget 5 sentences, and post comments on 5 other blogs when you are done.

My favorite movie during the holiday season. It's a Wonderful Life

When you finish with your blog go to typing web and take a 3 minute Typing Test.  Everyone should be finished with all the lessons through "Paragraphs"  I will be monitoring your progress!!!! Stay on task! When you are done with Typing Web, click here. This is the "Hour of Code" page we visited on Tuesday. Scroll through the page and find a tutorial that interests you.  Complete one or more of the computer programming tutorials on the page... and have fun!

Post #31: What is Pearl Harbor Day?

On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the beginning of the United State’s involvement in World War II. Above is photograph of the Memorial. Using research skills on the internet, learn five (5) facts about this event. Summarize the facts in your own words.  When you are done go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Basic Punctuation".

20 Year Anniversary

20 Year Anniversary

Post #30: "National Cookie Day"

Tomorrow is “National Cookie Day.”  Create a new type of cookie.  What are the ingredients?  What is its name?  How would you promote the sale of your cookie?  Be sure to include a picture or a drawing of your new cookie using Google Draw.  When you are done with your blog, go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Speed Drills".

I will be back in the classroom at 1:30... Be good for the sub!

Post # 29: Rosa Parks

       

On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to obey a bus driver's order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger.  Rosa Park's quiet and courageous act of defiance became an important symbol of the Civil Rights Movement and the resistance to racial segregation. She has been nationally recognized as the "mother of the modern day civil rights movement" in America.  Choose one of the prompts below

Wikipedia's Rosa Parks Page

• How did Rosa Parks show that she was courageous?
• Explain what Rosa Parks meant when she said this: "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."

When you are done with your blog go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled 

"Sentences."