What Did You Learn this Year?

June 10th, 2010 by Ms. Johnson

What is the most important thing that you’ve learned this school year? What do you think that you will learn next school year? There are only a few more days of school left. What do you plan to do this summer? Will you travel anywhere? Will you go to camp? If so, where? Explain in detail.

Eighth Grade or Middle School

April 8th, 2010 by Ms. Johnson

Would you rather stay at one school through eighth grade or go to middle school (for 6th,7th and 8th grades)? Explain in detail. Give reasons for your choice.

Spring Vacation

April 5th, 2010 by Ms. Johnson

Welcome back to school students! How was your spring vacation? Did you go anywhere special or did you just stay at home? Also,  what did you do on Easter? Explain in detail how you spent your spring vacation and Easter.

Happy New Year!!

January 4th, 2010 by Ms. Johnson

Welcome back to school students! We have been away for two weeks on winter break. Explain in detail how you spent your winter vacation. Explain in detail what your goals for the new year are.

Prinicipal for a Day

October 20th, 2009 by Ms. Johnson

Congratulations! You have been named Principal for a day! If you could change one thing about your school, what would it be? Why? Explain in detail.

Money, Money, Money!

October 13th, 2009 by Ms. Johnson

If you were given $1 million dollars, how would you spend it? (Keep in mind you can’t spend the money on yourself, family, or friends.)

The 2016 Olympic Games

May 4th, 2009 by Ms. Johnson

Read about the first olympic games.

Read about the 2008 Summer Olympics opening ceremony.

Read about some of the gold medalists from the 2008 Olympic games.

Based upon the articles that we just read together in class, how do you imagine that the 2016 Summer Olympics will be?  Do you think that Olympics will be held in Chicago?  If so, do you think it will change the city, or will it remain the same?  Are you currently training for the 2016 Olympics games?Do you plan to participate in the 2016 Olympics?  If so, in what sport?

Earth Day

April 20th, 2009 by Ms. Johnson

Read this article first.

After reading this article, explain in your own words, what Earth Day is.  If you could plan an Earth Day celebration for your school, what type of activities would take place?  What can you do to make your environment a better place to live?  Explain in detail.

Spring Vacation

April 13th, 2009 by Ms. Johnson

Welcome back to school students! How was your spring vacation? Did you go anywhere special or did you just stay at home? Explain in detail how you spent your spring vacation.

You Choose a Pet

March 9th, 2009 by Ms. Johnson

READ THIS ARTICLE FIRST

If you could have any type of animal for a pet, what would you choose? Why would you choose that animal? How would you take care of the animal?  What type of things would you do with that pet?  Explain in detail.