YOUR TURN

Now is your chance to create an original post on the topic of your choice. You could write about plans for your Christmas break or something you really want to share with the world or maybe you could write about a current event or world problem. Remember, it must be "school appropriate".

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BLOG and NEW ASSIGNMENT

Today you only need to proofread your letter to a soldier copy it into Appleworks and print it out. You can add to or update your letter. Make sure you give your letter to me and I will make sure that it gets sent.

You will pick one of poets mentioned in the movie, "Dead Poets Society" and illustrate it. You can use traditional art materials or you can do it on the computer using any of the available software.

You may choose a different poet if you get Ms. Ladd's aproval.

FEEDBACK FRIDAY

It's time to see what your classmates are writing about. Write five meaningful comments. Choose people that you haven't previously read. For tips on how to comment click here.

CONGRATULATIONS!

You're the lucky winner of $100,000. You have to give half of it to charity. Which charity would choose and why? What would you do with your half

WHAT BUGS YOU?

What are some things that absolutley annoy you? What are some things that you can't stand? What do some people do that makes you crazy? Write about them in descriptive language. Please use complete sentences and don't forget to use paragraphs.

BLAZONS

Now that you have researched your Coat of Arms. I want you to write a blazon on your findings. Also include anything you learned while doing this project and how you felt about what you created.

SOLDIERS

This year many young men and women will be spending their holidays far away from home. Many say that getting mail and news from home is something they look forward to. Please write a letter to a soldier. Once I receive addresses, we will print and mail them. For some ideas: http://www.ehow.com/how_4720442_write-soldiers-letters-home.html