Sharp Pencils

Vocabulary Word of the Day: Explosion

Ms. Fisch — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:17:11 +0000

"a violent and destructive shattering or blowing apart of something, as is caused by a bomb"

Journal Prompt: Fourth Fireworks

Ms. Fisch — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 20:12:23 +0000

How will you celebrate Independence Day? Are there picnics and fireworks in your future? What are you looking forward to most and why?

Journal Prompt: Describe Dad

Ms. Fisch — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:58:22 +0000

Describe your dad. What does he look, sound, smell, and feel like? How does he act? What is his personality like? Use details!

Vocabulary Word of the Day: Lunatic

Ms. Fisch — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 05:53:56 +0000

"an extremely foolish or eccentric person"

Vocabulary Word of the Day: Allure

Ms. Fisch — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:36:52 +0000

"the quality of being powerfully and mysteriously attractive or fascinating"

Journal Prompt: Future Dad

Ms. Fisch — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 02:31:28 +0000

What if you were all grown up and became a dad (or a mom, if you're a girl)? What kind of parent would you be? What would you do the same as and differently from your dad?

Journal Prompt: Times with Dad

Ms. Fisch — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:30:00 +0000

Tell about an experience you've had with your dad. Did you go to the ballpark together? Did he teach you to ride a bike? What's an experience that sticks out in memory? Tell the story in detail!

Vocabulary Word of the Day: Sagacious

Ms. Fisch — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:00:00 +0000

"having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgment"

Journal Prompt: Memory of Dad

Ms. Fisch — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 03:59:38 +0000

What is your favorite memory of your dad? Is it something you did together, something he said, or a gift he gave you? What happened, and why is it significant to you?

Vocabulary Word of the Day: Protracted

Ms. Fisch — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:42:41 +0000

"lasting for a long time or longer than expected or usual"