January 15, 2014

January 15, 1929, is the birthdate of Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights leader and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. He had a dream for the people of this country that included equality for all people, regardless of their race. If you had a dream for the people of this country, what would it be and why?

January 14, 2014

Once upon a time, believe it or not, your parents were the same age as you are! Write an imaginary diary entry that your mother or father might have written at your age.

January 13, 2014

If you could choose any wild animal to domesticate (make your pet) which animal would you choose and why? Also include some daily responsibilities that you would now have with your new pet.

January 9, 2014

Everybody has a hobby! A hobby is something you enjoy doing in your free time. Write about your favorite hobby. Tell me how you got started? What do you like about it? Would you recommend to others in the classroom? Why or why not?

January 8, 2013

There are lots of special days set aside for all sorts of reasons - Secret Pal Day, Sandwich Day, and World Hello Day, just to name a few. Today I would like you to create a holiday of your own.

What will it celebrate or honor?

How will it be celebrated?

When will it be celebrated each year?

January 7, 2014

Based on what you now about yourself, make 5 predictions about your future.

January 6, 2014

Lots of people make New Year's resolutions on this day. Many times people's New Year's resolutions deal with improving themselves in some way. Write a paragraph (minimum of 6 complete sentences) describing one thing you would like to improve about yourself.

Please begin your blog by writing your first name and the first letter of your last name.
Example: Thomas Blackburn = Tom B.