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We will be focusing on resolving conflicts and the consequences of our choices. You are going to make a decision by climbing the “Decision Mountain.”  By climbing the mountain you will learn to work the steps involved in decision making, while examining in further detail the problem presented in the story. Read the story in [...]

Mike brought an iPod to school that he had just received as a birthday gift the night before. All of his friends wanted tohave a turn playing the iPod. When it was James’ turn, he accidentally broke it.  Mike saw this happen and got really mad at James.  What should he do? Climb the Mountain

The Smith’s new neighbors are coming unexpectedly to visit the Smith’s in two hours. The Smith children, Bob and Sally, are at home watching their favorite television show with their best friends. Mr. Smith, wanting to make a good impression on the soon to arrive guests and feeling anxious about meeting new people, immediately turned [...]

The children in Mrs. Dunn’s sixth grade class were having a special treat. A collector of Indian artifacts was visiting and he brought with him some Indian weapons, clothing and beads. He was going to teach the children some Indian words and songs. But before he could start his program, Mrs. Dunn had to take [...]

You forgot your social studies assignment. Today is the day when everyone is supposed to bring some object to show to the class. The object should be something that has to do with American History. As you start out the door of the house, you remember your sister’s arrowhead collection. Great idea– you could take [...]

We will be focusing on resolving conflicts and the consequences of our choices. You are going to make a decision by climbing the “Decision Mountain.”  By climbing the mountain you will learn to work the steps involved in decision making, while examining in further detail the problem presented in the story. Read the story in [...]

Flocabulary for this week Flocabulary with your news for the weekIn search of refuge, a few students got rescuedWhen their boat sank by the coast of BrazilMy mind feels so ill, a couple dozen diedPortugal suffered a bad mudslideThe disaster came without warningNow the whole country is in mourningReaching a pact and taking peace higherThe [...]

Reminder to my students: We have entered another blogging challenge, so that means that the world IS FOLLOWING our work.  Each week I will be appointing guest bloggers.  So be prepared and do good work. Here is a shot of my Feedjit feed that indicates where are site hits are coming from.

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Can you describe yourself in SIX WORDS? A memoir is an informal autobiographical sketch that deals with one life experience. You are going to create a six word memoir about your life. Smith Magazine invited writers “famous and obscure” to distill their own life stories into exactly six words. It All Changed in an Instant is [...]