It’s March 11. 
Today is “Fill Our Staplers Day.”  Could most people get by filling their staplers just once a year?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   The average human body contains enough fat to produce 7 bars of soap.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “I have always imagined that Paradise would be some kind of library.” --Jorge Luis Borges (Argentinian writer)
 Vocabulary Word of the Day:  paragon (noun) – use this fancy synonym when you are referring to something that is a model of excellence or perfection.  Has a teacher ever hung up one of your projects to serve as a paragon of quality work?  Has a teacher ever shown off one your projects as a non-example of quality?

 

Fabulous (one more day until Spring Break) Day!!!

Today, is vocabulary day and finish our history frames, and work on chapter 23 lesson 3.

 

It’s March 10. 
Today is “Middle Name Pride Day.”  Have you ever been embarrassed by your middle name?  When people ask, do you share it readily?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   A full-grown bear can run as fast as a horse.  Shouldn’t they allow them to race at the Kentucky Derby then?

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “The Eskimos had fifty-two names for snow because it was important to them: there ought to be as many for love.”  --Margaret Atwood (Canadian writer/poet)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  zephyr (noun) – named for Zephyrus, Greek god of the west wind, this noun means a gentle wind.  Where are three places to be that a nice zephyr would improve the comfort level?

Rainy Thursday (2 days closer to Spring Break Day)!!!

Today we are going to continue working on Chapter 23. We are going to review the chart from Monday, continue our discussion on dynasties, and read in depth on Lesson 2. Open your notebook to the chart we did on Monday and get a textbook.

It’s March 9. 
Today is “Get Over It Day.” What are some thoughtful ways you can help people out of a slump or a depression over a bad decision?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   The pound key symbol on your phone (#) has an official name; it is called the octothorpe.

Interesting Quote of the Day: “The weak can never forgive.  Forgiveness is an attribute of the strong.”  --Mahatma Gandhi (Indian activist)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  pariah (noun) – this fancy word can be used as a synonym for a person who is an outcast or who is looked down upon by average citizens.  Have you ever looked away from someone on the street because they looked to be a pariah to you?  Did you feel bad about looking away?

Gloomy Wednesday!

We are going to continue working on chapter 23. Today we are going to work on Lesson 3.

When finished reading, get a textbook and open your notebook and wait for the warm-up.

Its March 8. 
Today is “National Proofreading Day.”  Howl many typographical errors can you find on this single Sacred Writing Slide?  There are 10?

Trivial Fact of then Day:   M&M’s were developed so that soldiers could eat candy without getting their fingers sticky.

Interesting Quote off the Day:  “He who opens a school door, closes a prison.”  --Victor Hugo  (French author)
Vocabulary Word of the Bay:  fallacious (adjective) – this fancy modifier can be used to describe a noun (like a rumor or assumption) that is false and/or has not been proven.  Has anyone ever said anything fallacious about you or one of your friends?  How did it make you feel?  Why do some people spread untruths?

Thunderstorm Tuesday!!

Today we are going to continue working on Chapter 23 and read Lesson 2.
When you are finished reading the blog open your notebook and get a book.

It’s March 7. 
Today is “National Cereal Day.”  How would you describe your favorite cereal to someone who hasn’t tasted it?

Trivial Fact of the Day: Ben and Jerry send the waste from their ice cream to local pig farmers to use as feed.  The pigs love every flavor except for Mint Oreo.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.”  --Nikki Giovanni  (American poet)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  vacillate (verb) – apply this action word to a person who hesitates between multiple choices when faced with a decision.  What was the last important thing you vacillated about?  What did you finally decide as your choice?

Mustang Monday!!!

Introduction to Chapter 23. Define vocabulary words and read Lesson 1.

Before class begins:

1. Open up your notebook and title the page Vocabulary Unit 5.

2. Get a book.

3. Wait for class to begin.

 

It’s March 3. 
Today is “If Pets Had Thumbs Day.”  What meaningful tasks could your dog or cat accomplish if this were true?  Or your goldfish?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   If you told someone they were one in a million, you’d be saying there were 1,800 just like them in the country of China alone.

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “To live is the rarest thing in the world.  Most people exist, that is all.”  --Oscar Wilde (Irish writer and poet)
 Vocabulary Word of the Day:  paucity (noun) – this is a fancy synonym for a small quantity of something.  At a restaurant, what would you be angry about if they only served you a paucity of it on your plate?

Test Thursday!

Today we are going to take our Mapping Skills Test. Then we are going to complete Mapping Lab 5.  When finished reading the blog, leave your tablet open and clear everything off your desk so that you are ready to take the test.

It’s March 2. 
Today is “Dr. Seuss Day.”  Which of his books is his best?  Why?

Trivial Fact of the Day:   Months that begin with a Sunday will always have a Friday the 13th.  Are we going to be lucky and have one of those this month?

Interesting Quote of the Day:  “Why fit in when you were born to stand out?”  --Dr. Seuss (American author and cartoonist)
Vocabulary Word of the Day:  incontrovertible (adjective) – describe something that is indisputable (not to be argued about) with this fancy synonym.  The existence of Bigfoot is hardly incontrovertible, so what is?

Wonderful Wednesday!!

Today, we are going to continue working on our mapping labs and have a quiz. Be ready for the warm-up by having your notebook open and writing utensil ready.