Mrs Rust

Mrs Rust
Mrs Rust and her kids

Monday, May 25, 2009

Homework Due Thursday 5/28 through Fri. 6/5

Here's your homework choice for this week!

Remember, you may always complete a reading log OR this blog for your weekly homework.

Choose a story from the link at the end of this post.

http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1808979,00.html


After reading the story, complete a total of 5 sentences that describe something from the reading. BUT! You must begin each sentence with the first 5 letters of the alphabet (below). Remember capitals and good sentences are a must!

1) A
2) B
3) C
4) D
5) E


Monday, May 11, 2009

Homework due May 21

Homework Due Th. 5/21. I'm making some changes! You have the option of answering the following here, or turning in your News Reading Log. Bring logs to class, or post your h.w. here :)
I'm proud of how well all my students did with the Opolo Ohno lesson! You did a great job recognizing his character traits - rebellelious and courageous.

Earn Bonus Points this week! Answer this question: Do Apolo's character traits remind you of anyone else you know or have seen? Write a 7-8 sentence explanation.
1. Begin with a topic sentence
2. Name of the character (person) Apolo reminds you of
3. Traits both have in common (courageous? rebellious? other?)
4. Explain using examples
5. Proofread
6. 7-8
sentences (minimum)

Friday, May 8, 2009

Apolo Ohno's Official web site ~ Facebook character traits assingment

Well, Friends, we've been studying Apolo's character traits. Use this site to complete your Facebok handout on Apolo. Remember, you may make things up, but they must be based on facts you know from this site or our reading.

*If this link won't open, use the one on the sidebar.

www.apoloantonohno.com/

Friday, May 1, 2009

INSTEAD OF YOUR READING LOG...

From now on you will have a choice of which homework you'd like to do.You may choose either:
1. Reading log
2. Click on the link below, find a "news story" from the time in history and topic you chose, and summarize it in a post here.
Rules ~
-Proofread for capitals, sentence errors, etc.
-Write at least 6-8 sentences (summarizing beginning, middle, and end.)


http://www.headlinehistory.co.uk/swf/main_launcher.htm

Extra Credit Homework Points

Hi Friends!
Want to earn extra credit Homework points this week?

Click on the screen and play this game, but keep track of your answers, because to earn points you must:
1. play 5 of the items
2. Write the first 2 words of the headline, followed by the correct answer you chose.
3. Post your answers by Friday, May 8.

Have fun earning points!