6/9/15

Here is the link to my digital literary essay

:

https://www.youtube.com/attribution_link?a=KZRaJKizuyM&u=/watch%3Fv%3DsHT-xWfh3og%26feature%3Dem-upload_owner

AHW 5/31/15

Hey everyone!!! Sorry I haven't blogged in a while!!! I have just so busy with school and swimming.... Tell me what have you been up to?? Good, or bad stuff?? Fun or boring stuff? Comment below to replay.

AHW 5/21/15

Short story

I am a girl who has many hobbies. I like to swim read and play with my little sisters. Sam, and Anna. But there are many things about me that the world does not know. And which I am not going to say out loud. Everyone has secrets. But it is those who are willing to share them that matter. 

AHW 5/20/15

Book Review for Smile:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is so great. Before I read this book I had never read a graphic novel. And now that I have read it I am into graphic novels. It is so great. I read it in about 30 minutes because I couldn't put it down. I LOVE THIS BOOK💗💗💗💗

AHW 5/13/15

Do you understand this??

 It took me a while to figure out.....

AHW 5/12/15

Script for River Rouge:
Group 2

Calm

M: a calm and relaxing place

Kris falls

Olivia H: This is awesome

(Theme music)dun du du dun dun a dun dun

J: The river rouge, a great place for a field trip (must be enthusiastic)

A: An adventurous journey through... Wait, huh, a filthy river!?

T: Why a FILTHY river?

O: It's our job to keep it healthy, but we aren't doing our best.

M: The river rouge is OUR water shed!

J: And we are Michigan citizens.

T: And therefore we can do anything.

O: And that means we can clean the river, and keep it healthy!

A: And plus it's FUN! And knowing you helped the River should make you happy.

J: Let's talk about the stations you can do, they're really fun!

M: Well, there's chemicals, where you get to test the water for dissolved oxygen, Ph, phosphate, nitrate, fecal coliform, temperature and turbidity.

T: Those are some big words, what other stations are there?

J: Physical, you get to go in the water and test the water for speed, depth, width, temperature and shape.

O: Are there any other stations? How many are there in all?

T: There are 3 different stations, and they are all really cool!

A: well, the final station is benthics. It may sound weird, but in this station, you test for bugs!

O: how?

A: well, you take a net and collect bugs and other organisms. Then you sort through them. 

T: how does this help the River?

M: We sort the organisms by if they're tolerant to pollution, who are not as tolerant to pollution but not to bad, and ones that can't stand pollution.

J: And if the strong ones start to die off we know that the River is not healthy, and the medium tolerance organisms, and the no tolerance organisms, it depends on what's dying off.

O: Ok! Let's look at some pictures.

A: This is one of people at the chemical station.

  T: this is one of people at the physical station 

M: And last the benthics station.

All: We hope your school chooses the River rouge as their next field trip!











Sent from my iPad

AHW 5/7/15

Pen Pal letter

Hi Tina,

It is so nice to meet you! I have always wanted to have a pen pal from across the world. And now you have helped make me achieve that goal. I am so happy we are pen pals and I hope we can sometime meet in person. 

I like swimming and running. I am on a swim team called BBD or Birmingham Blue Dolphins. Are you on any teams? My favorite  color is pink. I also LOVE steak and ribs. Do you have any favorite foods?

When I grow up I want to be a Olympic swimmer, a doctor, or the president. What do you want to be when you grow up?

AHW 5/6/15

Facts about jewelry:

One plastic card might not seem like much but one analysis found that little card with PVC translates into a carbon footprint of 21 g or the amount of gasketed to drive you home or 150 feet. Did you know according to the national retail Federation the predictedspending on the cards this year is $2,000,000,000.79. And nearly 60% of the respondents to their October 2012 gift card pool cleaned it actually like to receive the cards this year. Into thousand six the staggering 80 billion dollars worth of gift cards were sold in the US where the piece of plastic accompanying nearly every purchase.    

You could help by trying to stop the flow of gift cards and not using as much. You could also help with the flow of gift cards streaming into landfills by help supporting ZINC jewelry we make jewelry out of the used his card and very sustainable because we are saving gift card by not throwing them out you are reusing them into something beautiful. ZINC is working with project cope to raise money to set up a penpal system it with our friends in Zambia. We hope to set up a kind of community from across the globe because we really understand each other and we feel empathy towards each other I think that really helps when you're helping people across the world. 6190 gift cards at 8.5 cm each is equal to 5.15 km every laid them lengthwise next to each other. That's a lot of gift cards! Recently several companies had made tried to reduce PVC consumption. And July 2007 Target began using bio pasta gift cards made with the corn-based substance called Mirel made by Metabolix. This way they make all their stores more sustainable and they're not wasting as much grief resources. Come check  out Zynga jewelry located at Birmingham Covington School.we are located in Bloomfield Hills Michigan and we are in the Birmingham school district. Call me and check out our business and support ZINC Jewlery.

AHW 5/5/15

"The world would be a better place if" is a question that pops into your head atleast once of twice in your life. It is not one that you will constantly walk around asking people but one that is more one that you will ask yourself. When I get confronted with a question like that it is one that I will sometimes have a hard time answering. But, I do have a answer for it now. Would you like to hear it?

It all started a few days ago. It was a Thursday and I was sitting in sixth period (Social Studies) well my teacher was going on and on about this "Reflections Program." Now at first when I heard about this program I thought Wow that sounds so cool! I totally have to try that! But then I remembered that I was in the sixth grade with loads of homework waiting to be completed on my desk at home. There was no way I would be able to get it done in time. But then my teacher said these 3 words. This. Is. Required. Suddenly I was staring up at him with my jaw hanging open and my eyes bulging out words. Like I was some sort of wide eyed, open mouth bug. 

About 10 minutes later the bell rang letting off a short " Bing, bing, bing" that could be heard through the entire school. I walked over to my friend who was packing her stuff up carefully placing her things in a pyramid shape so it would be easier to carry. 

"So what are you going to do for the reflections project?" She asked me picking up her stuff as she walked towards the door. I gave her a half hearted shrug and looked away. I was still worried that I would not have enough time to do the project. 

"So?" She asked again I could tell by the seriousness in her voice that she wanted an answer.

" I don't know but I will figure it out" I replied. I typed in the number to open locker and shoved by books into the bottom letting them fall into the locker in a un orderly fasion. I closed my locker with a click and walked away.

Now, if you are reading this right now you are probably thinking, "so why isn't this girl answering the question?" Well I am getting to that. But now let's skip up a little bit and set the seen for a Sunday afternoon. In my bedroom.

I was lying on my bed reading a book called Wonder one Sunday afternoon when a thought suddenly popped into my head "reflections program." 

AHW 5/3/15

Mrs. Roberts song

I have to admit you're pretty cool you're my favorite teacher at the schoolyou like hobnobs and chocolates have fun in your new office. 

You are a great teacher that sure is true, everyone hear who really miss you. But, there is one last thing I gotta say before the end of your very last day. 

I'll miss u every day when ur around when ur away x3

I'll miss u everyday well it away

End I hope I can see u every day that's all I got to say

AHW 4/30/15

Skit for SS

Teacher (T)- Megan

Students (S) - Vivian, Enri

Parents (P)- Braeden, Kevin

Principal (Pr) - Teresa

_________________________________

Scene 1:

T: good morning students, my name is mrs. Hogg and welcome to your first day of school!

S/V: Thanks mrs. Hogg it is a pleasure to be here!

T: Now today we are going to start by talking about some rules that we might want to have in our classroom, any ideas?

S/V: Ummmmm......KVKWKAKL.....or kind voice kind words kind actions and kind looks!!!!

T: Good now any consequences???

S/V: Ooo! Ooo!!-

T: Ummmmm, Enri!

S/E: Maybe if you don't do KVKWKAKL or what the teacher says you have to be expelled and then you have to go to the principles office!!!!

T: Good, that can be a good way to keep order in the classroom and is a good example of Legalism

N: Now we shift to Quarter 3 when Enri Vivian and Mrs. Hogg discuss how there rules and doing.

T: Well, welcome to the beginning of the third quarter. To kick things off let's start by talking about how our rules are doing in the classroom. 

(Vivian's hand goes up)

T: yes Vivian...

S/V: Well considering 5 of 25 students are no longer with us if you know what I mean I think we are doing a pretty good job at keeping order.

S/E: Yea

AHW 4/29/15

Skit for SS

Teacher (T)- Megan

Students (S) - Vivian, Enri

Parents (P)- Braeden, Kevin

Principal (Pr) - Teresa

_________________________________

Scene 1:

T: good morning students, my name is mrs. Hogg and welcome to your first day of school!

S/V: Thanks mrs. Hogg it is a pleasure to be here!

T: Now today we are going to start by talking about some rules that we might want to have in our classroom, any ideas?

S/V: Ummmmm......KVKWKAKL.....or kind voice kind words kind actions and kind looks!!!!

T: Good now any consequences???

S/V: Ooo! Ooo!!-

T: Ummmmm, Enri!

S/E: Maybe if you don't do KVKWKAKL or what the teacher says you have to be expelled and then you have to go to the principles office!!!!

T: Good, that can be a good way to keep order in the classroom and is a good example of Legalism

N: Now we shift to Quarter 3 when Enri Vivian and Mrs. Hogg discuss how there rules and doing.

T: Well, welcome to the beginning of the third quarter. To kick things off let's start by talking about how our rules are doing in the classroom. 

(Vivian's hand goes up)

T: yes Vivian...

S/V: Well considering 5 of 25 students are no longer with us if you know what I mean I think we are doing a pretty good job at keeping order.

S/E: Yea

AHW 4/27/15

Track Meet #2

Today was our second track meet of the year. It was fun but cold and I sprained my ankle. But, I got a first places and a second place which is pretty good considering the pain I was in.

AHW 4/26/15

Play: Princess Pat and the Very Ugly Hat

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Narrator: A long time ago in a far away land a Princess named Pat had a lot planned. For it was her birthday as good as could be and she had to meet her grandma for tea.

Pat: Hello dear grandmother how is you day?

Grandma: First take your present before I give it away.

Narrartator: She opened the box who's lid was sealed tight. And to her amazing delight.

Pat: Not really.

Narrator: it was a hat no doubt about that but the hat was real ugly real ugly at that

Pat: grandmother, it's a beautiful hat I love this hat and that's that.

Narrator: later on Pat went to her room she took the hat with her to.  She threw it out the window and into the sea. And it was gone as Gone could be

Pat: Goodbye Old hat we have had a good run but you were really no fun

Narrator: that is the end of the story I tell and remember most hats aren't bought they mostly are selled

AHW 4/23/15

Birbery 

Today was the Birbery committee it was really fun here are some pics of the awesome party bus we rode in.

AHW 4/22/15

Today is my mom and sisters birthday. Anna is turning 6!!!!! I can't wait to give her the present I think she will love it. Happy birthday guys!!!

AHW 4/21/15

First swim practice 

Tonight is the first swim practice for my winter team. It is 2 hours long and I DO NOT want to go. It might be hard, but it could also be easy because it is just the beginning. Wish me luck!!!

AHW 4/20/15

Well, my very first track meet was ok. I ran 1 event out of 3 and it got cancelled because of the crumy weather. It was so cold and rainy it wasn't even funny. I was happy they ended the meet. But, I kind of wanted to run my other events. I think I got 2nd or 3rd it my long jump which is the only event I actually did. I did not do as well as I wanted to. 

AHW 4/19/15

Here is a song I wrote that is about Spanish:

Estar, Estar is the best by far

It's my favorite word it's better then all the verbs hey!

It changes yo to Estoy

And tú to estas

Usted ella and él change to esta 

Nostotros to estamos 

Ellos ellas and ustedes change to

Estan Estan Estar Estar 

The day is great in many ways

When you use Estar!!!!

AHW4/16/15

Forensics Showcase

I was just at the forensics showcase for the BCS forensics team. It was really fun and I barely messed up!!! I was also really happy because Jordyn and Shin Be came and supported us. So, Mr.J you said you would give extra credit to anyone that was there. They definitely deserve it!!!

AHW 4/14/15

I love photo editing, check out these photos I made:

AHW 4/1/15

Anticipation

A nxiously 

N ervouse 

T o go

I t

C omes easily 

I n

P ackages 

A nd

T o me

I t

O bserves

N erves

AHW 3/31/15

Two Days!!!

We have two days until it is time for spring break to start! I am super excited because I am going on a cruise with my moms best friend family. They are super nice and I can't wait to see them. The only bad thing is that Friday morning we are leaving a 7:00 in the morning to drive 17 hours to Birmingham, Alabama. Which is good and bad at the same time.

AHW 3/30/15

So, today my bus got into a car accident. It was super scary, but luckily no one got hurt. Well, that is not entirely true, the lady that hit our bus got a broken wrist, but other then that everything was okay, I swear I think my life flashed before my eyes. I finally know the true meaning of YOLO.

This is a picture of our bus and what it did to the lady's car:

AHW 3/29/15

MSU

I can't believe MSU is going to the final 4!!! This is crazy, I mean no one even thought that they would make past the top 36, but final 4?!?! This is crazy!! Anyway, Watch out Duke because MSU is going to bring you down town!!!!

AHW 3/26/15

Sisters 

S uper 

I maginative 

S o

T otally cute

E  ver nice

R eally 

S plashy

AHW 3/25/15

Happy

H aving

A n good time

P arty

non- P opper 

Y elling

AHW 3/24/15

Tonight it going to be very busy for me. I mean I know that swimming is over and all but tonight I have to run, and I have to do my homework and I have take an IQ test. So wish me luck!!

AHW 3/23/15

Sick

I am not feeling 100%

My body is broken and my legs are bent

I feel like I want to hack up goat

I have blister the size of a boat

AHW 3/22/15

Last Day
Today is the very last day of Swimming this year on BBD. We have our final meet today and for everyone other then the the people going to the National Meet, it is the final day today. I am swimming 4 events, a relay, 200 IM, 100 Freestyle, and the 50 Fly. It is alos our last chance to beet the Rapid Area YMCA and get first place. We are winning right now, but the meet is far from over. Well, wish me luck tonight!!

AHW 3/19/15

Tomorrow is the start of the Zone Meet for swimming. It is the biggest meet of the year so far and the hardest to make. But, me and a lot of my friends made it to this meet. I am really excited! Tomorrow I am swimming to 500 free after school. Good luck to everyone that is going!

AHW 3/17/15

Happy Saint Patties Day!

Green Green Everywhere

Green Green in my Hair

Green Green on the car

Green Green cookies in the jar

Green Green were I lay

Happy Saint Patties Day!

AHW 3/16/15

Wow! The temperature is really rising!! I am sooooo happy. Especially since it has been really cold lately. But, the bad things  is that I have a big swim meet coming up so I can't do anything outside. Which, is kind of a bummer. But other then that, I am happy.

AHW 3/15/15

Well, that puts a end to a weekend full of swimming. I swam at the USS State Meet and I did ok. I dropped time in almost all of my events, and all my friends did really good too. I did the best in my 200 fly. I made it back to the evening session in that, and got 10th. My final time was a 2:25. Good job to everyone that swan this weekend!

AHW 3/10/15

Guess what?!?! I am submitting a photo to the Math and Art Contest! Here is my entry form:

Name: Megan Clifford

Grade: 6 

School: BCS (Birmingham Covington School)

Hometown: Bloomfield Township, MI

Picture

Caption:

This is a photo I took outside my house, representing a line that goes on forever in both directions.

AHW 3/9/15

Extra Credit: Presidents Selma speech

This is the answer to the extra credit question you posted today in class.​

Q: Explain what impressed you most about the speech and why.

A: What impressed me most about the speech is how President Obama was not afraid to share the truth that everyone else was to scared to admit to. People have known in there minds that America needs to "Shake up the status quote" but no one was brave enough to say it out loud but him. Therefore "shaking up the status quote."

3/9/15

Today I used IMovie to start my movie

3/7/15

Here is me and Daniel's completed powerpoint:
Powerpoint Link
Once you get to the link click Present then the power point should start.

AHW 3/7/15

Touch the Wall

Today after swim practice my swim team is watching a movie called "Touch the Wall" I am sooooo exited! It is a documentary about Missy Franklin and her best friend Kara Lynn Joyce. And, guess what! I met Kara Lynn Joice! I fact I even got her autograph! It is so cool to be able to say that. I will tell you guys all about the movie in my next post.

AHW 3/5/15

The Scorch Trails: book review

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is ok, but compared to the other maze runner adventures it does not contain that much action. But, other then that, it has a good ending and a even better beginning. So yes, I would recommend this book but to whoever is going to read it , to understand you should read the first book in the series first.

3/5/15

Here is a link to Daniel and mine powerpoint (Not done) I will post the finished link later tonight.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1esQV5wbFzsnDbKTNbPJD8x8Xqg1uzfSI3LxPpYhdP1A/present#slide=id.p

AHW 3/4/15

So, today was a ok day. I woke up and had some toast for dinner. Came to school and had a normal day at school then went to swim practice. How did your day go? Comment below to tell me.

3/4/15

Today in class I looked for pictures for my essay.

AHW 3/3/15

Valentine Poem:

Roses are red 

Violets are blue

Sugar is sweet 

And so are you

AHW 3/2/15

The final swim

"I scared" I muttered under my breath the water was glistening all around me as I slipped into the Birmingham YMCA pool. I was about to swim a 150 freestyle for time. And the worst part was I was racing against one of my best friends. 

"All right girls, take your marks, GO!!"

I pushed off the wall. The water was rushing past me. Flowing fast past my ears so I almost felt def. I looked to my side to see my competeter rushing along side me, we were neck in neck. I pushed of the wall for the first flip turn and sprinted my 2nd length. By the last 50 I could tell I was falling behind

AHW 3/2/15

Literary Essay: Grade 6
Writing Unit 2

Note: this draft includes comments for my multi media video.

“There’s a lot of unnecessary meanness that happens while you’re trying to sort out who you want to be,” Is a quote from RJ Palacio. This quote reflects a book she has written called Wonder, (Pic of the cover of Wonder) a novel written by RJ Palacio. (Pic of the author) It is a story of a 5th grade boy just like any other boy,( # 5) but there is one thing about this boy that is different. Auggie has a facial difference, ( pic of eye) which makes him a lot different from the other kids in the school. ( Laughing kids) In Wonder Auggie must learn how he can change. He must discover his true passion, and find true friends. In order to get through 5th grade he must find himself, and discover who he really is. (6) (Hearts)

Throughout the story Auggie ( Pic of eye) starts to learn more about himself and what he is about. He learns different things about himself that he never knew. For example at the end of the book when Auggie is talking to the Middle School Director Mr.Tushman he notices a picture he drew of himself at the beginning of the year. It was his self portrait as a duck. ( Duck) The author writes "Is it safe to assume that is was because of the...um, the duckling that turns into a swan?"(swan)  Auggie responds to Mr. Tushman’s comment with "No, I just think I look like a duck." (Duck) He realizes that maybe Mr. Tushman is right. Maybe when he grows he will be the swan, he will be normal. (8) ( thumbs up)

Also, in the story Auggie and his friends go on a trip to 5th grade camp. ( cabin)  At camp, one of the nights he spends there is movie night. ( fIlm projecter) Towards the end of the night Auggie and his friend Jack Will go into the woods to go to the bathroom (toilet) when they run into some 7th graders. The 7th graders start making fun of Auggie when suddenly Henry, Miles, and Amos all show up out of nowhere. These boys start to defend Auggie.(Fist)  They start a fight and then in a panic the boys run away with Auggie at their side. The author then writes "Amos looked at me and nodded "It was cool how you stood your ground, little dude" he said high-fiving me." ( High Five) This shows how like Auggie did at the end of the book the boys change. They are nicer to Auggie, and they feel more comfortable around him. (8) ( check mark) 

By the end of the story there is a example of changes in Auggie’s dad, and family. ( family picture)  When Auggie and his dad are sitting in the car waiting for Auggie's graduation ( graduation hat) ceremony to start, Auggie's dad becomes more open and expressive towards Auggie. Auggie and his dad talk about how his dad does not want Auggie to cover up his face and how he (person with head down) loves seeing it. Auggie sees a change in his dad and it makes him change even more. At this part in the book the author writes ""Auggie, I couldn't stand seeing you wear that thing cover your face anymore," he said ( dad talking to kid) clumsy....." Auggie realizes that even though he does not like his face, other people do. And there is no point in hiding from the world if the world does not hide from you back. (7) ( person hiding)

In conclusion, Wonder by R.J Palacio is a book the represents finding yourself and discovering who you really are. ( light bulb) We see this through his friends, (friends)family, (family) and teachers. (Teachers) When I first started school I had no idea what reading even was! ( book) But, when I learned how to read I got really good at it and used that to read Wonder. ( book cover)  (Which, I might say was one of the best decisions I have ever made.)But, through reading Wonder I learned that always staying the same, and never trying something new is like being locked in a box for your entire life. ( box) It is like hiding yourself in a lifelong game of hide and seek.(people playing hide and seek)  It is impossible. Auggie, discovers what he is really about, so why can’t we? “Rise above the storm ( storm)and you will find the sunshine( sunshine) ” is a quote from Mario Fernandez. It shows how you should not as Fernandez says stay under the storm or stay the same. You should change, try new things and “find the sunshine.”

AHW 3/1/15

I am about  to read to my little sister. I hope this goes well and we don't have to read very many books. But, you know having a little quality time with your family is always a good thing.

2/27/15

Literary Essay: Grade 6
Writing Unit 2

Note: this draft includes comments for my multi media video.

“There’s a lot of unnecessary meanness that happens while you’re trying to sort out who you want to be,” Is a quote from RJ Palacio. This quote reflects a book she has written called Wonder, (Pic of the cover of Wonder) a novel written by RJ Palacio. (Pic of the author) It is a story of a 5th grade boy just like any other boy,( # 5) but there is one thing about this boy that is different. Auggie has a facial difference, ( pic of eye) which makes him a lot different from the other kids in the school. ( Laughing kids) In Wonder Auggie must learn how he can change. He must discover his true passion, and find true friends. In order to get through 5th grade he must find himself, and discover who he really is. (6) (Hearts)

Throughout the story Auggie ( Pic of eye) starts to learn more about himself and what he is about. He learns different things about himself that he never knew. For example at the end of the book when Auggie is talking to the Middle School Director Mr.Tushman he notices a picture he drew of himself at the beginning of the year. It was his self portrait as a duck. ( Duck) The author writes "Is it safe to assume that is was because of the...um, the duckling that turns into a swan?"(swan)  Auggie responds to Mr. Tushman’s comment with "No, I just think I look like a duck." (Duck) He realizes that maybe Mr. Tushman is right. Maybe when he grows he will be the swan, he will be normal. (8) ( thumbs up)

Also, in the story Auggie and his friends go on a trip to 5th grade camp. ( cabin)  At camp, one of the nights he spends there is movie night. ( fIlm projecter) Towards the end of the night Auggie and his friend Jack Will go into the woods to go to the bathroom (toilet) when they run into some 7th graders. The 7th graders start making fun of Auggie when suddenly Henry, Miles, and Amos all show up out of nowhere. These boys start to defend Auggie.(Fist)  They start a fight and then in a panic the boys run away with Auggie at their side. The author then writes "Amos looked at me and nodded "It was cool how you stood your ground, little dude" he said high-fiving me." ( High Five) This shows how like Auggie did at the end of the book the boys change. They are nicer to Auggie, and they feel more comfortable around him. (8) ( check mark) 

By the end of the story there is a example of changes in Auggie’s dad, and family. ( family picture)  When Auggie and his dad are sitting in the car waiting for Auggie's graduation ( graduation hat) ceremony to start, Auggie's dad becomes more open and expressive towards Auggie. Auggie and his dad talk about how his dad does not want Auggie to cover up his face and how he (person with head down) loves seeing it. Auggie sees a change in his dad and it makes him change even more. At this part in the book the author writes ""Auggie, I couldn't stand seeing you wear that thing cover your face anymore," he said ( dad talking to kid) clumsy....." Auggie realizes that even though he does not like his face, other people do. And there is no point in hiding from the world if the world does not hide from you back. (7) ( person hiding)

In conclusion, Wonder by R.J Palacio is a book the represents finding yourself and discovering who you really are. ( light bulb) We see this through his friends, (friends)family, (family) and teachers. (Teachers) When I first started school I had no idea what reading even was! ( book) But, when I learned how to read I got really good at it and used that to read Wonder. ( book cover)  (Which, I might say was one of the best decisions I have ever made.)But, through reading Wonder I learned that always staying the same, and never trying something new is like being locked in a box for your entire life. ( box) It is like hiding yourself in a lifelong game of hide and seek.(people playing hide and seek)  It is impossible. Auggie, discovers what he is really about, so why can’t we? “Rise above the storm ( storm)and you will find the sunshine( sunshine) ” is a quote from Mario Fernandez. It shows how you should not as Fernandez says stay under the storm or stay the same. You should change, try new things and “find the sunshine.”

AHW 2/26/15

Poem

Clifford

C an

L ive 

I n

F ortune 

F ind 

O ur

R ed

D og 

AHW 2/25/15

Poem:

Swimming

S uper

W ow

I 

M ust

M ove 

I n

N o time

G oogles 

2/25/15

Literary Essay: Grade 6
Writing Unit 2

Note: this draft includes comments for my multi media video.

“There’s a lot of unnecessary meanness that happens while you’re trying to sort out who you want to be,” Is a quote from RJ Palacio. This quote reflects a book she has written called Wonder, (Pic of the cover of Wonder) a novel written by RJ Palacio. (Pic of the author) It is a story of a 5th grade boy just like any other boy, but there is one thing about this boy that is different. Auggie has a facial difference, which makes him a lot different from the other kids in the school. In Wonder Auggie must learn how he can change. He must discover his true passion, and find true friends. In order to get through 5th grade he must find himself, and discover who he really is. (6)

Throughout the story Auggie starts to learn more about himself and what he is about. He learns different things about himself that he never knew. For example at the end of the book when Auggie is talking to the Middle School Director Mr.Tushman he notices a picture he drew of himself at the beginning of the year. It was his self portrait as a duck. The author writes "Is it safe to assume that is was because of the...um, the duckling that turns into a swan?" Auggie responds to Mr. Tushman’s comment with "No, I just think I look like a duck." He realizes that maybe Mr. Tushman is right. Maybe when he grows p he will be the swan, he will be normal. (8)

Also, in the story Auggie and his friends go on a trip to 5th grade camp. At camp, one of the nights he spends there is movie night. Towards the end of the night Auggie and his friend Jack Will go into the woods to go to the bathroom when they run into some 7th graders. The 7th graders start making fun of Auggie when suddenly Henry, Miles, and Amos all show up out of nowhere. These boys start to defend Auggie. They start a fight and then in a panic the boys run away with Auggie at their side. The author then writes "Amos looked at me and nodded "It was cool how you stood your ground, little dude" he said high-fiving me." This shows how like Auggie did at the end of the book the boys change. They are nicer to Auggie, and they feel more comfortable around him. (8)

By the end of the story there is a example of changes in Auggie’s dad, and family. When Auggie and his dad are sitting in the car waiting for Auggie's graduation ceremony to start, Auggie's dad becomes more open and expressive towards Auggie. Auggie and his dad talk about how his dad does not want Auggie to cover up his face and how he loves seeing it. Auggie sees a change in his dad and it makes him change even more. At this part in the book the author writes ""Auggie, I couldn't stand seeing you wear that thing cover your face anymore," he said clumsy....." Auggie realizes that even though he does not like his face, other people do. And there is no point in hiding from the world if the world does not hide from you back. (7)

In conclusion, Wonder by R.J Palacio is a book the represents finding yourself and discovering who you really are. We see this through his friends, family, and teachers. When I first started school I had no idea what reading even was! But, when I learned how to read I got really good at it and used that to read Wonder. (Which, I might say was one of the best decisions I have ever made.)But, through reading Wonder I learned that always staying the same, and never trying something new is like being locked in a box for your entire life. It is like hiding yourself in a lifelong game of hide and seek. It is impossible. Auggie, discovers what he is really about, so why can’t we? “Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine” is a quote from Mario Fernandez. It shows how you should not as Fernandez says stay under the storm or stay the same. You should change, try new things and “find the sunshine.”

Social Studies 2/25/15

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Why were the Indus and Ganges river valleys ideal location for early settlement?
Support you answer by providing details on these two points:

• how the Indus and the Ganges rivers affected the land nearby
• why two or more other physical features of India were unsuitable for settlement.

The Indus and Ganges rivers were good for settling because they had rich soil around them. They were good for travel and trade, and they were a good source for food and water. People would use the land around the rivers for farming because the soil was rich, and good for crops. People would build boats such as canoes and travel on the rivers to other villages, to trade or just for fun. And of course the water was mostly clean and it attracted animals that the could eat. The Thar Desert and Himalya mountains on the other hand were not ideal places to settle. There was barely any water in the desert and in the mountains the soil was rocky, dry and bad for farming.

AHW 2/24/15

Poem:

My Room:

The Fantasy 

When you walk into my room,

You see it glistens like a spoon

There's not a thing on the floor

Except for the door oh how 

I wish that was true.

The Reality 

There is stuff scattered all over the floor

My beds un made

It looks like there was a war.

AHW 2/23/15

Sick

My entire family is sick. My mom has the flu, my dad has that to, Anna has a war ache and Samantha has a cold. I am the only one who does not have any type of sickness. I kind of hope that I get sick and I don't have to come to school. But, being sick is soooooooo annoying. All you do is just lay around all day and watch tv.

AHW 2/12/15

Poem:

Valentines Day

Hearts, Candy, chocolate, galore, 

fun color confetti covered 

all over the floor.

Hugs and kisses

 are showing all around 

Valentine's Day comes year round.

Think of something sweet 

something to hold really tight

a hug from that special someone 

that's just out of sight

AHW 2/11/15

We just had the band concert. It was AMAZING!! The 6th graders were really good and the 7/8 Band was just as good if not, better! Vivian and I had a duet at the beginning and I thought we were going to fail, but everyone said we did really good!! 

2/11/15

Literary Essay: 6th Grade
Unit 2


Kindness, confidence, and trust are three traits that you might here the most often. Occasionally you might add in bravery or kindness, but how often do you hear fearlessness? “The Mark of the Dragonfly” written by Jaleigh Johnson reflects all these traits but mostly demonstrates the power of fearlessness. This is the story of a young girl named Piper. She is a scrapper on her planet, which on earth is equal to a begger. But, one day when a girl shows up in her house with the “mark of the dragonfly” a legendary mark only given to the people closest to the king printed on her arm, Piper must use this trait to decide if she should help this helpless girl or leave her to rot on the streets. Fearlessness is a word you may not hear every day, but in mark of the dragonfly fearlessness is the only way to survive.

Early in the story, Piper (the main character,) sees a little girl struggling and helpless in the reck of a Caravan. She takes pity on the girl and helps the little girl into her shack. Unsure of what is going on Piper goes back to the reck to investigate.  When she discovers nothing there she goes back to the house to find the girl wide awake. She discovers the girls name is Anna and that she has completely torn apart Pipers house. Piper has to explain to the girl that she is nice, and that takes fearlessness.

AHW 2/10/15

Fav Games:

1. aa

2. Geo Dash

3. Mr. Crab

4. Horse Racing

5. Crossy Road

AHW 2/9/15

Prompt:

Two objects sit before you: a golden hammer and a cup of what seems to be water. A note on the wall says: “Go ahead, make your choice. The outcome will decide whether you’re ready or not.” Ready for what? What is this place? Why these objects? Which will you choose?

Story:

This is probably a test. To see if I will make the logical or greedy decision. Of course knowing that greed is a bad thing I would choose the cup.Though again now knowing what horrors might lay ahead I might choose the hammer. So, in the end I would choose the hammer for self defense. The place that I am in, well, I would picture it to be a room with mirrors all around, much like the movie divergent. 

2/9/15

Literary Essay: 6^th Grade

Unit 2

Kindness, confidence, and trust are three traits that you might here the most often. Occasionally you might add in bravery or kindness, but how often do you hear fearlessness? “The Mark of the Dragonfly” written by Jaleigh Johnson reflects all these traits but mostly demonstrates the power of fearlessness. This is the story of a young girl named Piper. She is a scrapper on her planet, which on earth is equal to a begger. But, one day when a girl shows up in her house with the “mark of the dragonfly” a legendary mark only given to the people closest to the king printed on her arm, Piper must use this trait to decide if she should help this helpless girl or leave her to rot on the streets. 

AHW 2/7/15

Movie Review

Into the Woods ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Into the woods is a very new movie. It is based upon a brodway production, the consists of the same theme and characters. It is about the a young baker and his wife must travel "into the woods" in order to find various objects that can be used to let them have a child. Of course it is not easy. They must find "a cow a white as milk, hair as yellow as corn, a cape as red as blood, and a slipper as peur as gold" They run into many challenges along the way but in the end they reach there goal. The only thing that should be changed is the fact that when you think the movie is over it just keeps going on and on. But in the end this is a fun filled musical for the whole family to enjoy. Go see Into the Woods at your local theater today!

2/6/15

Literary Essay: Grade 6
Writing Unit 2

“There’s a lot of unnecessary meanness that happens while you’re trying to sort out who you want to be,” Is a quote from RJ Palacio. This quote reflects a book she has written called Wonder, a novel written by RJ Palacio. It is a story of a 5th grade boy just like any other boy, but there is one thing about this boy that is different. Auggie has a facial difference, which makes him a lot different from the other kids in the school. In Wonder Auggie must learn how he can change. He must discover his true passion, and find true friends. In order to get through 5th grade he must find himself, and discover who he really is. (6)

Throughout the story Auggie starts to learn more about himself and what he is about. He learns different things about himself that he never knew. For example at the end of the book when Auggie is talking to the Middle School Director Mr.Tushman he notices a picture he drew of himself at the beginning of the year. It was his self portrait as a duck. The author writes "Is it safe to assume that is was because of the...um, the duckling that turns into a swan?" Auggie responds to Mr. Tushman’s comment with "No, I just think I look like a duck." He realizes that maybe Mr. Tushman is right. Maybe when he grows p he will be the swan, he will be normal. (8)

Also, in the story Auggie and his friends go on a trip to 5th grade camp. At camp, one of the nights he spends there is movie night. Towards the end of the night Auggie and his friend Jack Will go into the woods to go to the bathroom when they run into some 7th graders. The 7th graders start making fun of Auggie when suddenly Henry, Miles, and Amos all show up out of nowhere. These boys start to defend Auggie. They start a fight and then in a panic the boys run away with Auggie at their side. The author then writes "Amos looked at me and nodded "It was cool how you stood your ground, little dude" he said high-fiving me." This shows how like Auggie did at the end of the book the boys change. They are nicer to Auggie, and they feel more comfortable around him. (8)

By the end of the story there is a example of changes in Auggie’s dad, and family. When Auggie and his dad are sitting in the car waiting for Auggie's graduation ceremony to start, Auggie's dad becomes more open and expressive towards Auggie. Auggie and his dad talk about how his dad does not want Auggie to cover up his face and how he loves seeing it. Auggie sees a change in his dad and it makes him change even more. At this part in the book the author writes ""Auggie, I couldn't stand seeing you wear that thing cover your face anymore," he said clumsy....." Auggie realizes that even though he does not like his face, other people do. And there is no point in hiding from the world if the world does not hide from you back. (7)

In conclusion, Wonder by R.J Palacio is a book the represents finding yourself and discovering who you really are. We see this through his friends, family, and teachers. When I first started school I had no idea what reading even was! But, when I learned how to read I got really good at it and used that to read Wonder. (Which, I might say was one of the best decisions I have ever made.)But, through reading Wonder I learned that always staying the same, and never trying something new is like being locked in a box for your entire life. It is like hiding yourself in a lifelong game of hide and seek. It is impossible. Auggie, discovers what he is really about, so why can’t we? “Rise above the storm and you will find the sunshine” is a quote from Mario Fernandez. It shows how you should not as Fernandez says stay under the storm or stay the same. You should change, try new things and “find the sunshine.”

AHW 2/5/15

So today for jewelry we went to Harlen elementary helped my sisters Girl Scout troop earn there jewelry badge. It was so FUN!!! We talked to them about jewelry and then helped them make some to. 

 This is a picture of jordyn and Samantha. 

This is of our set up, were we presented.

This is Shin Be teaching some of the girls how to make jewelry.