It's Back to School Time!

Since school is about to begin, it is time

to start getting ready: gathering supplies, 

getting up earlier in the morning, 

reviewing your math facts...!

What are you doing to prepare 

to go back to school? 

What do you hope to learn 

during this new school year?

What special activities are you 
looking forward to?

Happy Birthday, Neil Armstrong!

Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon,

was born on August 5, 1930!

Use World Book Online to find out some interesting facts about

Neil Armstrong and share them in your comment.

In addition, imagine that you have been chosen 

to travel in space!

Which planet or other space destination 

would you want to visit?

What would you bring with you?

Happy Birthday, Henry Ford!

On July 30, 1863, the creator of the Model T Ford, 

Henry Ford was born!

Use World Book Online to find out some interesting facts about

Henry Ford and share them in your comment.

In addition, imagine that you yourself are a car!

What kind of car would you be?

Describe your special features!

Summer Dreams!

Just think about it...

If you could live anywhere in the world for

the entire summer, where would you choose?

Why?

Write at least 6 sentences, making sure 

that they start in a variety of ways. 

Be sure to use some high-level adjectives and vivid verbs. Include at least one simile!

Happy Fourth of July, America!

July 4th is Independence Day in America!

On July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This document announced America's independence from Britain.

 

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What did you do on the Fourth of July?

Write about two different activities you did to 

celebrate July 4th. 

If you saw fireworks, describe them with some high-level adjectives and vivid verbs. Be sure to include at least one simile!

Write at least 6 sentences. Separate the sentences that are about different topics into "eye chunks."

Sizzling Summer Solstice!

In the Northern Hemisphere, summer began on June 21, 2011.

 

Write a comment of 5 to 6 sentences describing one of your favorite

summertime activities! 

Be sure to use proper letter form: a greeting, a body, a closing, and a signature (first name only).