Snow Day!

Dear students,

Suppose you woke up tomorrow morning, and to your surprise, everything outside was covered in fluffy white snow.  Write at least a 5 sentence paragraph describing your snow day and your snow-filled adventures.

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence
• three of your spelling words

Happy blogging,

Mrs. Eads

Counter Argument

Dear Writers,

In writing, we learned to improve our writing by presenting counter arguments in our essays. Today, I will give you a thesis statement for which you must write a counter argument paragraph. Remember a counter argument has the following structure:

          Although (thesis statement), some may argue that (counter argument). For example,(evidence for counter argument). However, (evidence for your thesis). Closing sentence restating your thesis.

         Although I love ice cream, some may argue that cake is better. For example, cake is used for celebrations such as birthdays, weddings, and baby showers. However, one can have ice cream cake or cake batter ice cream for any occasion. I love ice cream because it is the most wonderful, versatile treat!

Now, it is your turn. Write a counter argument paragraph for the following  thesis statement: 

Children should be able to have a T.V. in their room.

I look forward to reading your responses.

Your teacher,

Mrs. Eads

A Doggone Exciting Christmas!

Dear students,

Pretend that you are a wriggly, wiggly, roly-poly puppy, and you have been chosen as a Christmas present for a boy or girl.

First, tell how you feel saying good-bye to your family.
Then, describe being placed in a box under the tree.
Finally, write about what it’s like to meet your new friend and owner.

Your paragraph must be at least 5 sentences long and include the following:

• a topic sentence
• supporting details
• complete sentences
• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.
• a closing sentence

Happy blogging,

Mrs. Eads

Matilda: Book vs. Movie

Dear Students,

Now, that you have had the privilege of both reading AND watching Matilda, I am curious: which do prefer?

In this blog post, I want you to write if you enjoyed the book or the movie more and why. Be sure to provide examples and text evidence to support your opinion.

Your post may begin like this:

After watching the movie and reading the book, I prefer the __________ more. 

Requirements:

• at least 5 sentences long
• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence

Happy blogging,

Mrs. Eads

Giving Thanks!

Dear students,

Thanksgiving is a holiday where we show how grateful and thankful we are for the gifts in our lives. Can you think of something or someone YOU are thankful for?

Decide on one thing you are most thankful for and write a 5 sentences paragraph describing that person, place, or thing.

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence

• supporting details

• complete sentences

• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.

• a closing sentence

Happy blogging,

Mrs. Eads

All You Can Eat!

Dear students,

Please write at least a 5 sentence paragraph about the following:

Imagine you opened your own restaurant. What would the name of your restaurant be? What kind of food would you serve? What does your restaurant look like? Where is your restaurant located? Have fun and be creative.

Remember, students, to watch out for run-ons, and to write in complete sentences. I look forward to reading your comments!

Be sure to include:

• a topic sentence
• supporting details
• complete sentences
• correct spelling, capitalization (M.I.N.T.S.), and end punctuation.
• a closing sentence

Here is an example of an advanced/proficient post:

If I could open up a restaurant, its name would be Rene's. This restaurant would have all the Italian food you could ever imagine! Every person would get an appetizer, entree, and a very good desert. The walls in this restaurant would have pictures of Italy all over it. You would sit in booths, a table, or upstairs in a high top. We would serve lasagna, pizza, any type of pasta, and much more Italian food. If I could open up this restaurant, I would do it because of my dad's side of the family is Italian! All of my employees would come straight from the best restaurants in Italy! We would have Italian people come to our restaurant just because our food is so good. My restaurant would always be playing Italian music or have a famous Italian singer there. If I had this restaurant, it would mean so much to my guests, employees, my family and friends. 

I cannot wait to read your responses!