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.

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.

Post #38: Ugly Christmas Sweater Day

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".

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"

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"

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 ""

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.

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!

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".