Question of the Week #20

Dear class,

Last Friday, the season of spring officially started. That means the next few months will be filled with warmer weather, flowers popping open and daylight lasting longer. For this week's question, answer this:

If you had to choose between winter, spring, summer or fall, which season do you like best? Why?

Thoughtful responses written by Friday, March 27th will receive 2 extra credit points toward their English grade. Remember to check your work for mistakes. Have fun!

~ Ms. Gessner

Question of the Week #19

Dear class,

On Tuesday, we will celebrate St. Patrick's Day by singing Irish songs to the residents at the Franciscan Apartments across the street. St. Patrick was a real man at one time. To read more about him, go to: http://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=89

We usually think of feeling lucky on St. Patrick's Day. This week's question is:

Describe a time when you felt lucky. What happened? Who else was part of it? Do you believe in good luck charms?

Thoughtful answer will receive 2 extra credit points toward their English grade. Good luck!

~Ms. Gessner

Question of the Week #18

Dear class,

On Friday, you will receive your report card for the 2nd trimester. For this week's blog, answer these two questions:

Why are report cards important?

What would happen if schools didn't use report cards?

This week's blog is just for fun. Make sure to check your work for mistakes. We'll read the blog together in class on Friday during lunchtime.

~ Ms. Gessner

Question of the Week #17

Dear class,

Every year, women around the world are recognized on March 8th for "International Women's Day." In Italy, little yellow flowers (called mimosa) are given out on many street corners to women as a way to say thank you. For this week's blog, think of a woman who has touched your life. This can be your mom, grandma, neighbor, etc. Write about how this woman has stood out to you. Thoughtful responses written by Friday, March 6th, will receive 2 extra credit points for their English grade. Remember to check your work for mistakes.

~ Ms. Gessner

Question of the Week #16

Dear class,

On Wednesday this week, we will celebrate the Mass for Ash Wednesday. This will be the beginning of a 40-day journey called "Lent." During Lent, Catholics are called to do three things: fast, pray and give to charity. To fast means to give up something that may be getting in the way of our path to God. You may want to watch less TV or cut back on sweets and eat healthier. For prayer, you could start a tradition of praying for 5 minutes before going to bed. Charity work is giving back to the community. If your church is collecting canned foods, remember to bring them to Mass. We will also be hosting a 3B garage sale in the middle of March to raise money for the Rice Bowl. The Rice Bowl collects money for families who are hungry and poor. The next few weeks are a chance for us to improve ourselves. In this week's blog, write about what you plan to do to make this a special Lenten season. Thoughtful responses written by Friday, February 27th, will receive 2 extra credit points for their English grade.

~ Ms. Gessner

Question of the Week #15

Dear class,

Since Valentine's Day is coming up next weekend, this is the perfect time to think about those people in our lives who we love. Please write a paragraph about a person who is special to you. Tell us why you love him/her, what makes that person special to you and how he/she has changed your life. To earn 3 extra credit points toward your English grade, your paragraph should have a topic sentence, a couple detail sentences and a wrap-it-up sentence. Remember to check your work. This assignment is due by Friday, February 13th.

~ Ms. Gessner

Question of the Week #14

Dear class,

This week, we will be learning how to make different kinds of poems. If you'd like to see some examples, you can go to the following websites:

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/acrostic/

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/diamante/

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/shape/

These are just some examples. You can also make up your own kind of poem. Remember, poetry can be silly or serious. Poetry is not too worried about punctuation or complete sentences. Make up your own poem here on our blog by Friday, February 6th. This will be worth 2 extra credit points for your English grade.

~ Ms. Gessner