September+Journal+2011

September 2011

5 || I worry about… 6 || Draw and describe your classroom from your desk. 7 || You are sitting with friends around a campfire telling scary stories. Suddenly you see the bushes move. 8 || Alliteration is the repetition of a beginning sound for effect. //Brown bears burrow below boulders.// Write six. 9 || 12 || I’d like to ask my teacher these questions about herself. 13 || Write as many things as you can about yourself ― your likes, dislikes, and favorite things. 14 || Remember a conversation you heard or took part in. Try to write it exactly as it was spoken. 15 || In the first two weeks of school I have learned… 16 || 19 || Give an example of how the idiom “Haste makes waste” applies to you. 20 || Did you spend any time last summer looking for falling stars? Write about a nature experience you’ve had. 21 || Write as much as you know about your state. 22 || Describe how you look today. Be as specific as you can. 23 || 26 || A man is giving away baby elephants. Convince your parents you need a pet elephant. 27 || Comment on being the oldest, youngest, middle, or only child. 28 || Describe a friend ― how you met, how you became friends, what you like about each other. 29 || On the first day of school this year, I… 30 ||
 * Monday || Tuesday || Wednesday || Thursday || Friday ||
 * This summer I had the most fun…
 * I’d like you to meet my family. First, there is…
 * What decisions are you allowed to make at home?
 * This past weekend I…