Hobbies
Family
Pet Peeves
How you met your best friend
Favorite Band
Holidays
Pets
If I ruled the world…
Traditions
A funny story
Vacation
Most memorable birthday
Favorite book
Injuries (stitches, broken bones, etc.)
A time you were proud
Story of pulling a prank
Fav. School Subject
Least Fav. School Subject
If I could be an animal…
What I want to be when I grow up…
The Perfect Day
What you did last weekend
Dream job
Dream girl/guy
Embarrassing Moment
Losing something
And the list goes on and on…
if it interests you then tell us about it!
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Blog Storytelling Assignment
Blog Storytelling Assignment
The Purpose:
The purpose of creating your blog is to enhance our literacy skills (reading/writing) in a creative and individualized arena where you can get feedback from your peers in any of my eighth grade classes. Because this is the purpose there are not going to be a lot of rules or restrictions on this assignment.
Why storytelling?
“…[B]ecause stories allow people to express experiences and feelings in an engaging way, to help them understand the world around them, and develop and sustain peer relationships. Furthermore, storytelling promotes verbal literacy, one of the most important aspects of education” (Huffaker 96).
So how do I do it?
The assignment is by Friday, December 3rd to have posted two stories. These can be personal stories, topics you’re interested in, your pet, favorite band—really the possibilities are limitless. For a sample blog entry go to my 8th Grade blog at http://mcnaughtons8thgradeenglish.blogspot.com/ and read the post about my dog Rocky. You may format your entries however you like.
Due Date to post your two stories by: Friday, December 3rd by midnight
Points Possible: 40 (20 per blog entry)
Peer Feedback Assignment:
Lastly, in class on December 6th we will be going into the computer lab to give each other feedback on our blog stories.
1. Go to http://mcnaughtons8thgradeenglish.blogspot.com/ click on any of my links under “Student Blogs” in the right-hand column.
2. Read and comment on at least three other students’ blog posts.
*Profanity and cyber-bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Be respectful and treat others how you would like to be treated.
Example of a good comment: “I dance too. I do hip hop and jazz, but I’m at a different studio.”
-Made a connection and had a reason to comment.
Example of a poor comment: “That’s cool that you dance!”
-Not really informative. Blah.
Due Date to comment on three other blogs: Monday, December 6th by midnight
Points Possible: 15 (5 per comment)
The Purpose:
The purpose of creating your blog is to enhance our literacy skills (reading/writing) in a creative and individualized arena where you can get feedback from your peers in any of my eighth grade classes. Because this is the purpose there are not going to be a lot of rules or restrictions on this assignment.
Why storytelling?
“…[B]ecause stories allow people to express experiences and feelings in an engaging way, to help them understand the world around them, and develop and sustain peer relationships. Furthermore, storytelling promotes verbal literacy, one of the most important aspects of education” (Huffaker 96).
So how do I do it?
The assignment is by Friday, December 3rd to have posted two stories. These can be personal stories, topics you’re interested in, your pet, favorite band—really the possibilities are limitless. For a sample blog entry go to my 8th Grade blog at http://mcnaughtons8thgradeenglish.blogspot.com/ and read the post about my dog Rocky. You may format your entries however you like.
Due Date to post your two stories by: Friday, December 3rd by midnight
Points Possible: 40 (20 per blog entry)
Peer Feedback Assignment:
Lastly, in class on December 6th we will be going into the computer lab to give each other feedback on our blog stories.
1. Go to http://mcnaughtons8thgradeenglish.blogspot.com/ click on any of my links under “Student Blogs” in the right-hand column.
2. Read and comment on at least three other students’ blog posts.
*Profanity and cyber-bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Be respectful and treat others how you would like to be treated.
Example of a good comment: “I dance too. I do hip hop and jazz, but I’m at a different studio.”
-Made a connection and had a reason to comment.
Example of a poor comment: “That’s cool that you dance!”
-Not really informative. Blah.
Due Date to comment on three other blogs: Monday, December 6th by midnight
Points Possible: 15 (5 per comment)
Create your blog assignment instructions:
Blog Assignment
1. HW: Bring a working email address you can login to next class.
Blog Setup:
2. On a google search type in “blogger.com”
3. Click on “create a google account.”
4. Fill in the required fields and click continue.
5. Name your blog and click continue.
6. Choose your template.
7. Once you have set up your blog, go write the web address on Mrs. McNaughton’s class list next to your name so you can get credit for it’s creation.
OR
Email Mrs. McNaughton your blog’s web address: in the subject line of your email type “From the parents of [your name]” and send to almcnaughton@alpine.k12.ut.us.
*If your username is something besides your name please let me know that information too.
Due Date to create your blog by: Tuesday, November 23rd.
Points Possible: 20
1. HW: Bring a working email address you can login to next class.
Blog Setup:
2. On a google search type in “blogger.com”
3. Click on “create a google account.”
4. Fill in the required fields and click continue.
5. Name your blog and click continue.
6. Choose your template.
7. Once you have set up your blog, go write the web address on Mrs. McNaughton’s class list next to your name so you can get credit for it’s creation.
OR
Email Mrs. McNaughton your blog’s web address: in the subject line of your email type “From the parents of [your name]” and send to almcnaughton@alpine.k12.ut.us.
*If your username is something besides your name please let me know that information too.
Due Date to create your blog by: Tuesday, November 23rd.
Points Possible: 20
Rocky
I talk about my dog in class sometimes. I thought my students would be interested in having a look at this cute pup! His full name is Rocky Bowser Balboa Benuci, but we just call him Rocky or Rocky Bowser.
Rocky's favorite things:
1. Playing with his rope.
2. Cuddling
3. Thinking he is tough.
4. Eating Nacho Cheese Doritos when he can get his paws on them.
5. Getting bursts of energy and running around like a crazy dog.
6. Watching Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
7. Staying away from cats. (Rocky HATES cats!)
8. Barking at the doorbell.
A Funny "Tail" About Rocky:
When Rocky was a puppy he was very clumsy. He would run into things, get stepped on, you name it. It's a miracle the dog survived. The first time Mr. McNaughton and I played catch with Rocky we were in our kitchen/family room area. We threw his rope in the kitchen thinking he would get it safely and bring it back to us. Instead, Rocky ran at full speed on the slippery kitchen floor to get his rope. By the time he put on his breaks he was sliding across the floor headfirst into the stove. Boom! He hit his head, sat there for a minute, gave himself a shake, and trotted back to us without his rope like nothing a happened. I think his pride was a little damaged that day.
Monday, December 1, 2008
B2- Ch. 18
Based on what we've read so far, predict what will happen in the end of The Giver.
*If you know what happens write what you would want to happen instead of what does.
*If you know what happens write what you would want to happen instead of what does.
A2- Ch. 18
Based on what we've read so far, predict what will happen in the end of The Giver.
*If you know what happens write what you would want to happen instead of what does.
*If you know what happens write what you would want to happen instead of what does.
A3- Ch. 18
Based on what we've read so far, predict what will happen in the end of The Giver.
*If you know what happens write what you would want to happen instead of what does.
*If you know what happens write what you would want to happen instead of what does.
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