Wednesday, December 21, 2016

Post #40: Last Post of the Year!

Hello Class, and congratulations! You made it to the last post of the year!


For your final post I would like you to tell me about the best and worst of 2016.  What happened this year that was "good", what happened that you thought was "bad"? Don't forget 5 sentences minimum.  When you are done with your blog, please go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Advanced Punctuation"

When you are done with typing, go to Google Classroom and complete the Christmas Nearpod assignment.

Monday, December 19, 2016

Post #39: National Hard Candy Day

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A favorite of young and old alike, National Hard Candy Day is observed annually on December 19.
Most hard candies are 100% sugar with flavoring and colors added. To achieve a hard candy, confectioners boil a sugar syrup to 320 degrees Fahrenheit. Once the temperature is reached, the hot, pliable sugar is poured into molds or rolled and folded into shapes and left to cool. Once cool, the solid sugar becomes hardened and brittle.
The first hard candies such as lemon drops and peppermints were likely prescribed as a remedy for stomach ailments.
Hard candy became popular in the seventeenth century as sugar prices fell.  Previously, hard candy was something that only the well-to-do could afford.  By the mid-1800s, over 400 companies were manufacturing this popular treat.
In 2015, Jolly Rancher surpassed Werther’s Original was the best selling hard candy.  Other popular hard candies include Dum Dum Pops, Life Savers, Tootsie Roll Pops and Charms Blow Pop.
What is your favorite hard candy? Why do you like it?
When you are done with your blog, go to typing.com and take a 5 min. typing test.

Friday, December 16, 2016

Post #38: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day - Third Friday in December
National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day has grown to be an international event. Now occurring on the third Friday of December, the celebration gives holiday lovers worldwide a chance to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters. In 2014, they partnered with Save the Children in their “Make the World Better with a Sweater” campaign. You can now help children across the world by wearing an ugly sweater on December 18th and encouraging others to go online and donate.
For more information, visit the National Day Calendar page for National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day.
Find a picture of an ugly Christmas sweater and post it on your blog.  Would you be willing to participate in Ugly Christmas sweater day?  Why or why not?
When you are finished go to typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Paragraphs".

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Post #37: The Best Gift Ever

Gifts are often a focus of Christmas day. Describe the best gift you have GIVEN someone else. Explain who that person was, what you gave them, why you gave them that specific gift, and what made that gift-giving experience special. Or describe the best gift you ever RECEIVED from someone else.  Who gave it to you, what did they give you, why they gave it to you and what made it so special.


When you are finished go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Basic Punctuation"

Monday, December 12, 2016

Post #36: National Ding-a-ling Day

In 1972, Franky Hyle placed a free ad in Chase’s Calendar of Events with his PO Box Number in Melrose Park, IL stating that for $1 you can join the National Ding-A-Ling club.  The club, with 871 original members, would call friends and relatives they haven’t heard from in awhile every year on December 12.
The tradition grew and on December 12 millions of people will call those people who are dear to them.
If you were to call someone you haven’t heard from in a long time, who would it be and why? When did you last see them? How did you meet or know them?
When you finish your blog, go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Speed Drills"

Friday, December 9, 2016

Post #35: What Would You Say?

During the holiday season the topic of Santa Claus always comes up.  If an 8-year-old came to you and asked, "Is Santa Claus real?"  What would you tell them?  Give reasons for your explanation.  Back up your explanation with examples.  Don't forget at least 5 sentences, and comment on 5 other blogs when you are finished.



Once you are done with your blog, go to typing web and complete the lesson titled ""

Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Post #34: What is Pearl Harbor Day?



On December 7, 1941, the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor in Honolulu, Hawaii. This was the beginning of the United State’s involvement in World War II. Above is photograph of the Memorial. Using research skills on the internet, learn five (5) facts about this event. Summarize the facts in your own words.  When you are done go to Typing Web and complete a 5 min typing test.


Monday, December 5, 2016

Post #33: Favorite Holiday Tradition

Since it is the holiday season, tell me about your favorite holiday tradition.  What is your favorite activity this time of year?  Do you walk down Christmas Tree Lane?  Do you drink hot cocoa and decorate the tree?  What is your favorite thing to do this time of year and why do you enjoy it?  Don't forget 5 sentences, and post comments on 5 other blogs when you are done.


My favorite movie during the holiday season. It's a Wonderful Life

When you finish with your blog go to typing web and take a 3 minute Typing Test. Everyone should be finished with all the lessons through "Sentences"  I will be monitoring your progress!!!! Stay on task!

Friday, December 2, 2016

Post #32: National Cookie Day



Sunday is “National Cookie Day.”  Create a new type of cookie.  What are the ingredients?  What is its name?  How would you promote the sale of your cookie?  Be sure to include a picture or a drawing of your new cookie.  When you are done with your blog, go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Shift Key & Capitalization".


Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Post #31: Rosa Parks

Rosa Parks December 1, 1955       

On December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama, Rosa Parks refused to obey a bus driver's order that she give up her seat to make room for a white passenger.  Rosa Park's quiet and courageous act of defiance became an important symbol of the Civil Rights Movement and the resistance to racial segregation. She has been nationally recognized as the "mother of the modern day civil rights movement" in America.  Choose one of the prompts below
  • How did Rosa Parks show that she was courageous?
  • Explain what Rosa Parks meant when she said this: "I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear."
    When you are done with your blog go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled 
    "Easy Bottom Row Words"

    Monday, November 28, 2016

    Post #30: Cyber Monday

    Today is Cyber Monday.  Cyber Monday is a marketing term for the Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. The term "Cyber Monday" was created by marketing companies to persuade people to shop online. The term was coined by Ellen Davis and and made its debut on November 28, 2005 in a Shop.org press release entitled "'Cyber Monday Quickly Becoming One of the Biggest Online Shopping Days of the Year".
    Today I want you go out to your favorite shopping website and find a Cyber Monday bargain.  Describe the item and post a picture of it on your post. Is the item something you want or is it something you want to buy for someone else.
    When you are finished with your post, go out to 5 other blogs and leave comments, then go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Easy Top Row Words."

    Friday, November 18, 2016

    Post #29: My Ideal Thanksgiving

    Today I want you to describe your idea of a perfect Thanksgiving.  Where would you spend it? Who would be with you?  What would you do?  Would you eat traditional Thanksgiving food or something more modern? Describe for me your perfect Thanksgiving day.  After you are done with your blog go out to 10 other blogs and take the survey they created on Wednesday. When you are done with all the surveys, go to Typing.com and take a 5 minute typing test.


    Wednesday, November 16, 2016

    Post #28: Thanksgiving Traditions

    5 {fun} Thanksgiving writing prompts for kidsWhat does your family do for Thanksgiving? Do you host a big gathering at your house? Do you travel to another state to visit grandparents? Is Thanksgiving a small get-together, or is the house packed with friends and family? Who does the cooking? Does your family have traditions, such as playing games, watching football, or putting puzzles together? Remember 5 sentences minimum, then comment on 5 other blogs.
    When you are done click here and take a survey I made in Google Forms. Then go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Easy Home Row Words".

    Take my survey here.

    Monday, November 14, 2016

    Post #27: Turkey Tweets

    Pretend that you are a turkey who has a Twitter account and loves to tweet. Write 5 tweets to your followers about your feelings on Thanksgiving. Remember Twitter is 140 character or less. When you are finished with your blog go out to other student blogs and check out their Turkey Tweets.  Finally, go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Common English Words"

    Try something new this year. #ThanksgivingHam



    Wednesday, November 9, 2016

    Post #26: Veteran's Day Monument

    Veteran's Day will be observed this Friday, November 11th.

    Use the internet to research monument dedicated to our country's veterans and tell me about it.  Who was it made for?  Where is it?  Why was it created? It can be a local or national monument. Remember to include a picture with your post.

    When you finish your post, click HERE to take a Veteran's Day Quiz.  Take a screen shot of your quiz results and add it to today's blog post. (I will show the class how to do this).


    Once you are done with your post and the quiz, go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Beginner Wrap-Up".

    Monday, November 7, 2016

    Post #25: Election Day--Why is Voting Important?

    Tomorrow is Election Day!!!

    You may not realize it, but the first Tuesday in November is always election day in the United States. In 5-6 more years you will be eligible to vote in your first election.  Today I want you to answer a few questions about the election process... 

    1) Why do we hold elections? 

    2) What would America be like without a voting system? 

    3) Why is it important for people vote in elections?  

    4) The minimum voting age is 18 in the U.S.  

    Do you think there should be a minimum age to vote?


    After you have completed your blog go to Typing Web and complete the lesson titled "Z and Enter Keys".  You will have a Google Slide "Final" assignment today.

    Friday, November 4, 2016

    Post #24: If and when I raise children, I'll never...

    Today I want you to finish this thought, "If and when I raise children, I'll never... " 

    Tell me what you will never do as a parent and why.  Is it something that your parents do now?  How does it make you feel?  Remember five sentences minimum and include a picture.  After you are done go to five other blogs and make a comment.  When you are done with the blog go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled, "Q, Y, and P Keys".  


    Wednesday, November 2, 2016

    Post #23: Favorite Disney Movie

    Growing up we have all watched a Disney movie at one point or another. Please tell me about one of your favorite Disney movies and discuss why it was your favorite. Tell me a little about the movie, who were the characters, what was the plot, where did you first see it, who did you first see it with and anything else you can tell us.  When you are finished commenting, please begin on Typing Lesson titled "W, X, and ; Keys"


    Friday, October 28, 2016

    Post #22: The Best Halloween Costume

    Good Morning Class,


    Since Monday is Halloween, I would like you to tell me about your all-time favorite Halloween costume.  Where did you get it?  Was it home-made?  How did you create it?  How old were you? Why is it your favorite? Also, tell me if you plan to go Tick-or-Treating this year... Do you feel like you are too old or is it still age appropriate? Don't forget 5 sentences and a picture!!
    Yes, this is my son last year!

    When you are done, go to Typing Web and complete "Beginner Review 2"
    Continue to work on your Group Halloween Concert slideshow... it is Due Today!!!!

    Wednesday, October 26, 2016

    Post #21: Newest Restaurant

    What is the newest restaurant you have tried. What was its name? What was the type of food they served? Was it good or was it bad? Was it fast food or was it a sit down place? Were you waited on by a server? If so were they good or too slow? Who did you go with? Was it for a special occasion or just because your family was hungry? Please don't forget to number and name your blog and complete you five comments. 


    When you are finished go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "Period and Comma"

    We will begin a new Google Slides assignment today... It is a Group Project!

    Monday, October 24, 2016

    Post #20: National Red Ribbon Week

    Good Morning Class,
    This week is National Red Ribbon Week! Please research the origins of Red Ribbon Week and describe it in your blog post. What do you think is the biggest challenge students face when it comes to living a drug-free life?
    Five Sentences, comment on five other posts, and fill out the blog post form.
    When you finish, go to typing.com and complete the lesson titled "V, H, and M Keys".

    Lastly, I am giving you one last chance to improve your Google Slides assignment. On Friday a few people presented their slide show to the class. After viewing each presentation, we discussed how each could be IMPROVED.  (ex. capitalization, color contrast, font size, using bullets--not paragraphs)  Un-submit your assignment and make improvements for a better grade.

    Friday, October 21, 2016

    Post #19: Do You Believe?

    What are your thoughts on Cryptozoology?  Don't know what that is?  Google it, then write your post on what you think about it and if you could choose one example as your favorite, what would it be.  Remember 5 sentences, title your blog post, add a picture, and finally comment on 5 other students blogs. When you are done do not forget to complete the blog comment form on our website.






    After you are finished with your blog, please finish Typing Lesson Titled "O, B, and A Keys". We will present our Google Slide show today.

    Wednesday, October 19, 2016

    Post #18: Most Obscure Holiday

    If you were not aware, Monday, October 17th was Christopher Columbus Day.  Actually, if you look online almost every day on the calendar is designated a day to recognize something. Today for instance is "National Seafood Bisque Day". Please look on
    line and find for me the craziest, funniest, or weirdest Day that people celebrate. Tell us what it is and how one is supposed to celebrate it. To end the blog tell us a holiday you would create if you had the chance. What would it be called and how would people celebrate it?  Don't forget to comment on 5 other blogs.  
    When you are finished, complete typing.com lesson titled "T, S & L Keys".  After you are done, continue working on your Google Slides Presentation. IT IS DUE TODAY!

    Monday, October 17, 2016

    Post #17: Favorite Ice Cream

    Summer is officially over, but it is still warm outside, which means it is still perfect weather for one of America's favorite desserts. Today you will tell the world what your favorite ice cream is. With all the flavors in the world what is the ultimate ice cream you would choose to eat if you had the chance? What ice cream flavor would you invent if you had the chance? Have fun, be inventive, anything goes. Remember to have number and title your blog, at least 1 picture, and 5 comments. When you are done please complete the typing.com lesson titled "Beginner Review 1"

    Friday, October 14, 2016

    Post #16: Hardest Rule to Follow

    In your life you have many rules...           At home, at school, at church, and many other places. What is the hardest rule you have come across during your life that is extremely hard to follow. Is it a rule you always break and get in trouble for? Is it a rule that you follow but wish was not a rule? Pleas tell me about the rule, why you don't like the rule, why the rule is hard to follow, why you think the rule is in place, and anything else you can say about the rule. Remember to title and number your blog, 5 sentences, 1 picture, and 5 comments. When you are done, please go to Typing.com and complete the lesson titled "C, G and N Keys". Today we will start our Google Slides assignment.


    Wednesday, October 12, 2016

    Post #15: Favorite Event or Concert

    With the start of the Fresno Fair last week, please tell me about one of the best events or concerts you have ever been to. Tell me when the concert was, who preformed, who went with you, what was your favorite part, and what made it the best. If you have never been to a concert then tell me about the best EVENT you have been to. The event could be a fair, sporting event, or festival. Please remember to write 5 complete sentences, many people are losing points because they are not following this requirement. Also add a title, picture, and 5 comments on other peoples blogs. When you have finished please complete typing.com lesson 3 "D, E, & I Keys"


    Monday, October 10, 2016

    Post #14: Favorite Car or Vehicle

    Hello class, today you are going to write about your favorite vehicle. What car do you like? What's its price? For example, I like the 197  because its a classic. Tell me what you like or would want if money was no object? 5 sentences blog title, comment on 5 other people's blog (the 5 people under your name on the blog spreadsheet), and a picture that relates to your blog.



    When you are finished please begin working on typing.com 
    lesson #2: "U, R & K Keys".

    Friday, October 7, 2016

    Post #13: Blogger's Choice

    Today is your choice of blog. Write about anything you 

    would like but make sure you make it school appropriate. 

    Remember to put the blog number in your title, 

    write 5 sentences, add a picture, and comment on 5 others blogs.


    When you are finished, please go to Typing.com.  

    This is a NEW TYPING WEBSITE AND YOU MUST LOGIN... Use the same username and password as you did on Typing Club.
    Once you have logged in, complete the lesson
    "J F and Space Keys"