Blog #5

The Holidays...

The holidays are coming! Every family celebrates a little bit differently. There are some things about the holidays that are simply awesome. Whether that be playing scrabble with grandma, decorating the tree, sipping egg nog or spending time with family, the holiday's are special for all of us. Write about one part of the holiday season that you think is just awesome...

Ms. Harstone
Due Tuesday December 11th
Minimum 150 words

Blog #4

Laughing...


You know when you are hanging out with your group of friends and something funny happens and everyone is laughing but it is dead silent in the room. Everyone is laughing so hard that they are making no sound at all.AWESOME....Write about a time when you have laughed so hard that there is no sound at all. If this has never happened to you make it up.



Ms. Harstone
150 words
Due Monday October 12 2012
(Book of Awesome)

Blog # 3

A picture is worth a thousand words......

Your third assignment is to write a paragraph based on a picture you will upload onto your post. Your paragraph must be about the image you have chosen in some way. Other than that you are free to write about whatever you want in any style you choose.
Remember that spelling and grammar count!

 

 

 

 

Due Friday October 19th 2012

(Minimum 200 words)

Blog #2

One of the best parts about switching clothes as seasons change is finding money you didn't even know you had. You know what I am talking about... the leaves have all fallen off of the trees and frost covers the cars every morning and finally you succumb to the weather and dig in the back of the closet for your winter coat. Sliding it on for the first time is a little depressing but as you slip your hands in to the pocket you grasp what you can only assume to be last years garbage. Closing your fingers around the paper you pull it out to reveal a $20 bill. What could be more awesome? Money that you didn't even know you had!


Your job is to write about: Finding money you didn't even know you had... You can make it up or tell a true story. The possibilities are endless be creative and write.

--Ms. Harstone
Due Friday September 28th
Minimum 200 words

(Idea from The Book of Awesome)

Blog #1

Blog #1

Tell Me About You...

Most of you don't know me very well. I introduced myself to you a little bit  and as the year continues you will get to know more about me. I know very little about most of you. Tell me about yourself. What do you like? What don't you like? Where were you born? What nationality are you? What is the funniest thing you have ever done? Have you travelled?... Pick a couple of things that are interesting about you and share them with me.

Ms. Harstone

 

Minimum 250 words

(Due Wednesday September, 12th 2012)

 

 

Intro to Blogging...Read before proceeding.

Intro to Blogging...Read before proceeding.

Blog Introduction
Blogs offer students a chance to easily read each others' ideas, as well as draw from internet resources. Many students prefer to write on a computer as it allows for more convenient editing and provides the option of using tools such as spellcheck, grammarcheck and thesaurus.

Please remember the following guidelines for blog use:

1. Everything you write on your blog must be considered PUBLIC. Do not include ANY information or opinions on your blog that you would not be comfortable with anyone else (in or outside the class) reading.

2. Please follow the proper expectations for writing in English 12. It is natural for students to become careless in their writing when working in an internet environment. Do not use FB or MSN abbreviations and style. Formal grammar, punctuation, and appropriate word choice must be used at all times.
You will be graded on your blogsite thoughout the year. Part of your mark will be based on having all assignments complete. Part of your mark will be based on your writing skills and the effort and detail that you have put into your work. Finally, part of your mark will be based on the comments you write on the posts of your peers.