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!

Dream Job

Dear students,

Write at least a 5 sentence paragraph answering the following question:

If you could have any job in the world, what would you do and why?

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:

My dream job is to be a dolphin trainer. I would be able to spend all my time with my favorite animal dolphins, and I would get to spend a lot of time in the water. I would be in shows with the dolphins, and I might also get to train other animals such as, an orca whale or a beluga whale. I could also live near the beach and go there whenever I wanted to. Every morning I would wake up and go to my job. Then I would get to spend the whole day there with the other trainers. Then late at night I would go home. It would be the best job ever!

I cannot wait to read your responses!

Your teacher,

Mrs. Eads

Teacher for the Day!

Dear students,

Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be the teacher for one day? Well, now is your chance! In your comment below, please write a paragraph describing what you would do as the teacher for one day. For example, what would you teach? What kind of activities would you plan? What would your students call you? Think about what would happen in class if you were in charge for a day and leave your comment below.
Your paragraph must…

• be at least 5 sentences long
• written in complete sentences
• use M.I.N.T.S.
• have a topic sentence and supporting details
• have a closing sentence

Here are two examples of advanced/proficient comments:
If I was teacher for a day, I would be called Mr. W. by my students, and I would make everyday a duds day. When I would first get to school, I would cancel all the boring classes, and bring everyone on a field trip to a science lab. We would make our own favorite candy with the resources that we have. When we got back to school,  we would grab our favorite books and read in our pajamas while drinking hot cocoa. After reading, we would go on a field trip to a movie theatre and see The Peanuts Movie. For lunch, I would throw a pizza party in my classroom, and for recess, we would go to a Vols football game. I would love being teacher for a day!

If I were a teacher for a day, I would make sure I got everything perfect from the start. First, I would wake up in my own house in a warm bed. I would go downstairs and eat a warm bagel from Bruggers Bagels, specifically the cinnamon flavoring (YUM)! I would get dressed in a long skirt with a long-sleeved shirt red t-shirt. I would head to school with two batches of cookies, one for each class. I would start off the day with a warm greeting and a smile on my face. When we sat down at the carpet, I would make sure we would play the best game, along with a funny greeting. I would make sure everyone used proper grammar and everyone was included. I would also teach chemistry and do a bunch of experiments. During lunch, I would get into a conversation with my students and learn more about them. For recess, I would give them two hours instead of twenty minutes. Finally, I would end the day with another fun greeting and some cookies. I think it would be very fun to have my own classroom and be teacher for a day.

Happy blogging,
Mrs. Eads

We Are Family!

Dear students,

Our blog is a place to write about different topics and share our ideas. Today you will have the opportunity to write about a special family member.

If you could spend an afternoon with one member of your extended family, who would it be? Please explain why you chose this person and tell what you would do together.
Your paragraph must…

• be at least 5 sentences long
• written in complete sentences
• use M.I.N.T.S.
• have a topic sentence and supporting details

Here is an example of an advanced/proficient  comment:
If I could spend a whole day with one family member, it would be my grandfather. Even though he is not alive, he is close to my heart. In the morning, we would eat ice cream and cake for breakfast. We would laugh and talk until Disneyland opened for the day. We would rush over and ride all of the rides non stop. I would wear a shirt that said, " Laugh more, Cry less!", and everyone would stop to compliment me. My grandfather, also known as Grandpapa, would be wearing a clown hat with shiny black wingtip shoes and a bright orange shirt. He would go around making people laugh, and he would be laughing himself. Then, we would go to the zoo and pet every single animal we could. When the guards weren't looking, we would feed the animals our cotton candy and chips. Finally, for dinner we would have bacon and bananas with Nutella. We would sit on a hill and watch the sun set. Then, we would rent a hotel room for the night, and spend as much money as possible! That would be my day with Grandpapa if I could spend one last day with him.

Happy blogging,
Mrs. Eads