What do you write?

What do you write?

Everyday in your life, you use language. You write things all the time. Whether or not you realize it, you write all the time. It may not always be with a pen or a computer, but you still write.
Have you ever written your name on the mirror in the bathroom after you took a hot shower? Have you ever written a person a note? How about a birthday card?

Make a list of things you have written in your journal.

After you have made your list, answer this question, “Why do you write?”

If I could change the world…

What are three things you would change in the world?
Think about three things in the world that you believe should be different. In your journal, list the three things that need to be changed in the world. Explain why you would make this change and how you would change it.

Example by Mr. Loreto

If I could change three things in the world, I would change tv, lunch and siestas.

The first thing I would change is tv. I would make it so that every channel was like that Comcast On Demand. You know, the feature on your cable that let’s you choose what to watch. Instead of it being only some things for free, I’d make it all for free. That way, I could have the Fresh Prince of Bel Air playing all day!

The second thing I’d do is I’d make everyone eat lunch. A lot of people don’t eat lunch and I think that is why they are not happy. After you eat, you are usually in a better mood than you were before when you were hungry.

And the best thing to do after a nice good lunch, is to sleep. So I’d make it an option of kids to have either recess or to take a siesta after lunch. It works for pre school kids and they are usually so happy and full of energy. I want to be like that!

Favorite Day of the Week

September 18, 2009

It’s Friday today. For a lot of people, today is their favorite day of the week. And there is good reason for Friday being the best day of the week. For some people it means they get a paycheck. For others it means no school or work on Saturday. And usually, for everyone it means the start of the weekend. It means time to play. But, not everyone thinks Friday is the best day of the week.

In your journal, write down what your favorite day of the week is and explain why that day is your favorite.

Below is an example, Mr. Loreto’s favorite day of the week.

Everyone loves Friday. Most people hate or love Monday. I know people that love Sunday. Wednesday gets love for being hump day meaning the week is half over. In college, students start their weekends on Thursdays. And Saturday gets love for being a lazy day for most.

But my favorite day is Tuesday. Yes, my favorite day is Tuesday. Tuesday is the day that new music is released in the stores which means new sounds and words to beat on my ear drums like when you’re banging on the bathroom door telling your sister, “Get out of the bathroom, I need to use it too!”

I started my love for Tuesdays when I was in high school when a friend and I would go to Best Buy every Tuesday after basketball practice to see what was new. Though, now that I have other bills and can not afford to just go to the store every Tuesday to buy CDs, I’m starting to have more love for Fridays.

The things you carry.

The things you carry.

Look at all the things you brought to class.

Choose ten things.

Each of these things tells a little bit about you.

You will take a photo with each of these ten things in Photo booth.

In your journal, write a description of each of the things that you have taken a photograph of.

Do not save these photos to your folder just yet.

Leave them in Photobooth.

Michael Jordan, John Stockton, David Robinson, Jerry Sloan and Vivian Stringer

Today, Michael Jordan, possibly the best basketball player to ever play the game will be inducted in the National Basketball Hall of Fame to recognize his achievement on the basketball court. Along with Jordan, four others: (John Stockton, David Robinson, Jerry Sloan and Vivian Stringer) will be honored as well.

You earn your right to be inducted into the Hall of Fame of Basketball. Think of other things you think there should be a hall of fame for. Should there be a hall of fame for doughnut bakers? How about a hall of fame for teachers? Or maybe a hall of fame for mothers? Think of something that deserves a hall of fame and describe what it would be like inside if you made it.