I spent an hour today getting caught up on scoring our writing homework. We have a class of talented writers! I loved reading about plans for prosperity in the new year, thoughts on which Olympic event to dream of and strong opinions for and against Punxsutawney Phil.
On prosperity in the new year...
exercise more
eat better
travel
talk more
learn how to use oil paints
get a new puppy
spend more time together as a family (this one was mentioned many times!)
Watch out in 2022! We might have some Olympians participating!
Events we'd like to compete in...
luge
speed skating
figure skating
ice dancing
snow boarding
skiing
hockey
Groundhog Day...
Our class was divided. Some thought it was all for show and frankly, not nice for that poor groundhog. A few used science to support their opinion and pointed out that one little cloud could make all of the difference. Others used evidence to support Phil's opinion (I am standing in snow. It is snowing now. It has been snowing for four days!). I tend to think it's a fun tradition that spawned one of my favorite movies. Either way, I was thrilled to see that our students could state an opinion and support it with one or two reasons.
Finally...the tune I can't get out of my head and is super fun to dance to with 28 first graders at the end of a long day.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Sxv-sUYtM&noredirect=1
Thanks! i enjoyed reading this.
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