Habitats

Last week we started to study different habitats in Georgia. We studied the mountains and the Piedmont (which is where you live). I'd like you to think about the plants and animals you can see around your house and in your post, I'd like you to describe your habitat. In other words, what do you see in your yard?

Here's an example:

As I look out the window on my back porch, I can hear a cardinal singing in the wisteria that is growing wildly on the arbor. The fish in the pond are swimming slowly under the current of the waterfall. The gray squirrels and chipmunks are scurrying under the lower branches of the azaleas trying to find small seeds dropped from the bird feeders. A ruby-throated hummingbird catches my eye as it flies quickly from the deep-red flowers on the trumpet vine to the lilac petals of the water hyacinth on the pond. The dogwood and cherry trees provide shade to the thrashers and wrens searching for more seeds.
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Please remember to include your initials

Due date: Friday, August 21

Four Types of Sentences

Today we talked about the 4 types of sentences: Declarative, Interrogative, Exclamatory, and Imperative

You were asked to work in small groups to write a narrative that includes examples of each type of sentence.

Please type your story in a word document first. Make sure you apply the steps of the writing process (drafting, revising, editing) before you finalize your final paper. When you are ready to post to the blog, copy and paste your narrative in the reply text box. You may also save a copy to your flash drive (ask a member of the Genius Bar if you need help with this).

Please remember to include the initials of all of the group members.

Due date: Tuesday, August 18

Memorable Moments #3

What is a "good" teacher?

Think about teachers you've known who have been effective. What did they do or say to the class (or to you in particular) that made a positive difference? What traits or characteristics do "good" teachers have? What should "good" teachers do or say to their students to help them succeed? How should "good" teachers interact with their students?

Please include your group name in your reply.

Due Friday, August 14

Memorable Moment #2

What is a "good" student?

What qualities or characteristics do you think a "good" student should have? How does a "good" student act in class? How does he or she work? How would you describe his or her attitude towards learning? Describe the traits of a "good"student.

Please include your group name in your post.

Due Friday, August 14

Memorable Moments #1

What is your most memorable learning moment?

Talk with your group about different activities and lessons you've had in the past. In your reply, share specific details about activities you participated in, lessons you learned, or experiences you've had in other classes. Please share your reason for choosing that particular lesson. Why was it special?

Please use your group name in your reply.

Due Friday, August 14

My Summer Vacation

I used Picasa to create this photo collage showing pictures of some of the places I went this summer. Can you guess where I went?

Welcome back to school

Welcome to our class blog! It seems hard to believe that summer is over and we are already back in our classroom. I hope that everyone enjoyed the summer break, and I'm looking forward to hearing about your adventures.

For our first official blog assignment, I would like each of you to respond to this post. You can introduce yourself, tell us about your likes and dislikes, share something you did this summer, or simply write about what you'd like to do this year.

To reply to this post, simply click on "Comments" at the bottom of this post. You will see a text box on the right-hand side of the screen. Click in the text box to type. Please include your first name at the end of your post. When you are ready to post, choose "Anonymous" from the drop down list, and type the letters from the verification box.

Please ask if you don't understand how to post and I'll be happy to show you. I'd like everyone to participate in the blog. Don't forget to check back and read what other people write. You might meet a new friend or learn something new about a classmate.

Due Date: Friday, August 14

Enjoy your summer

I've created a post so you can share what you're doing this summer with the class. I've started with me, but feel free to share. Don't forget, you can also create a "How I Spent My Summer Vacation" page in the class wiki (and upload pictures).

Meg and I have been busy with packing up the classroom to move back to the main building. We won't be able to move in to the new room until the beginning of the year, so we might head to the beach for a few days before I go to Colorado later this month.

Thanks for the letters, and I'll write back soon.

Don't forget to include your initials when you reply to this post.

What would you like to know about Third Grade?

Dear Second Grade friends,

We would like to help you prepare for Third Grade. If you have any questions about Thrid Grade, please reply to this blog (follow the steps below), and a current Third Grade student will respond to your question.

To post a relpy,

1. Click on the word comments at the bottom of the blog post. A text box will open.
2. Type in the box, then scroll down to the bottom.
3. Choose Anonymous for your user profile, and type the letters you see in the verification box.
4. Your reply has to be approved by Ms. Creagh before it will be published, so don't worry if you don't see it right away.

Please include either your first name or your initials so we can answer your questions.

Thank you

Summer Plans?

Please let us know about your summer plans, if you are taking a trip, going to camp, hanging out with your friends. Feel free to include a hyperlink in your reply if you have a website you want to share with the group.

You can also create a "My Summer Vacation" page in your wiki folder to upload pictures of your adventures.

Please remember to include your initials.

Thank you