Late Summer Check-In

I have a two-day workshop to attend this week. Until then, I am still reading thick novels, taking naps, and eating ice cream when possible. We bought Breyer’s Cookies and Cream on Saturday morning; on Saturday evening, I headed back to the store for a package of Oreos. Food is good.

Mrs. Johnson <><

Work Week

I am attending staff development courses this week, so that has me in a thinking, planning, dreaming mode.  I have learned some new ideas that I plan to incorporate into my ILA and PAP ILA classes, but don’t worry, I’ll still be the same.  My glasses prescription or appearance may change, and my hair style may vary, but I will still be me.  More anon!

Mrs. Johnson <><

Open House

I had fun meeting some of the parents at Open House last night.  I guess not everyone saw the quizzes I made, so I’ll have to save them for another time.  We will have a relatively quiet day in class with some good literature I’ve been wanting to share with the kids.  You’ll have to ask them about what they read in English class later today.  Please take care, and God bless!

Mrs. J <><

Day Four of the Winter’s Grip

What type of figurative language did I use in the title of this post?*  We will review the parts of speech as we review for the test which will take place next week.  I want you to stay safe if you must travel outside, dear ones.  Continue to post your ideas on the previous post titled “Writing Time!”  Perhaps you’ll find an idea that you’ve not already considered.  When I said on Monday that I would see you next month, I had no idea how long it would be before I saw my students again.    I am ready to see you again; I think that caution is wise considering that the temperatures will not get above freezing until Saturday.  I am praying for sunshine to melt the ice, too.  I hope to see you on Monday!

Mrs. J <><

*By the way, I used personification–the attributing of human characteristics to inanimate objects or ideas.

Ivan Capp!

I will be showing the wall to my classes on Monday, January 31, so continue to add your parts of speech examples to our class’ wall.  I’d love to have at least seventy posts put up.  I guess you could let your parents participate, too and show us their examples of the eight parts of speech.  That would be fun.  Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

Love,

Mrs. J <><

Advertising

We are analyzing advertising that manufacturers use to get our attention.  I used the following clip for the students in class today.  Some classes were walking out singing the jingle.  It is amazing how well marketing works.  I hummed the McDonald’s jingle in a couple of classes, and they instantly said, “I’m lovin’ it.”  Wow.

Love,

Mrs. J <><

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VutSJIKsixc

Saturday musing

Good Saturday morning, dear ones!  I am enjoying my three day holiday and hope that you will do the same.  We will work on our IVAN CAPP projects in class on Tuesday.  I will bring the industrial strength stapler to the classroom.  They are due Wednesday.  Come in and see me during tutorials on Tuesday morning if  you are stuck or need some quiet work time.  Report cards go home on Thursday, January 20, and your third six weeks’ grade (MP3), exam grade, and semester average will be posted.  Continue to work hard, darlings, and I will see you on Tuesday.  Take care, and God bless!

Love,

Mrs. J <><

Monday morning musings

Good morning to you, dear ones.  I am enjoying my first weekday of vacation.  I started with a nice walk since I was sick all weekend and went nowhere except the grocery store on Saturday morning.  I still plan to have my time with Mama on Tuesday, but I’m not sure exactly what mischief we will enjoy.  I hear my son stirring, so I’d better get the biscuits on, or he’ll be a howling mess.  Nah, he’ll just eat half of my banana while he waits.  Enjoy your day and your family time.  I’m reading your letters on Friday morning with my cup of java. 

Love,

Mrs. J <><

Vacation beginnings

It would not be a proper first day of vacation without me awakening at my normal time on a Saturday morning.  Dear ones, I am up and stirring about at 6:00 A.M.  I plan to take it easy today reading some novels and relaxing.  I don’t have any major new recipes to try, but I’ll let you know how things progress.  Please take care, and enjoy your vacation time.  Merry Christmas!

Mrs. J <><