Welcome to Mrs. Wulf's classroom blog. I teach 7th grade resource classes. Students respond to questions related to units currently being studied!
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
SCROOGE IS CHANGED!!!!!!
Scrooge has changed. Pretend that you are Scrooge. Tell how you have changed from the beginning of the story through the end. Write 7 - 10 sentences explaining how you have changed.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Scrooge Begins to Change!!
We see that Scrooge is beginning to change at the start of Stave III. In at least three sentences, tell how Scrooge is beginning to change - you may use examples from the book!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
True Stories of How Animals Save the Holiday Season; Part 1
Today we began reading about animals that save the holiday season. We read about a dog, Cinnamon, who pulled her owner out of the pool and saved her life. We also read about a bird with clubfeet who helped a little boy understand his true gift. Write 5 sentences explaining the story, telling how you would feel about having a pet like this, and your own story, if you have one!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
What should Peter's parents do??? (Touching Spirit Bear - 8th grade WL)
Cole has hurt Peter. He beat him up to the point that he now has trouble speaking and walking. Peter also has dreams of feeling worthless. Cole wants to help. He decides to try to get Peter to come to the island and spend time there. Cole feels he can show that he is a different person and doesn't want to hurt others. Pretend you are one of Peter's parents. Would you let your son go to the island with the person who beat him up? (Write 5 sentences explaining what you would do and why!)
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
7th Grade Christmas Carol - What should we tell Scrooge?
We have been reading and discussing A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I want you to pretend that Scrooge comes and asks you for advice about what he should do? Should he give money to charity? Should Scrooge go to his nephew, Fred's, for Christmas? Maybe you think that Scrooge is a nice guy that is doing everything right? Write 5 complete sentences (remember how we begin and end sentences!) about what you would tell Scrooge if he came to ask you for advice!
Friday, November 13, 2009
3rd Period WL
In today's reading, Garvey and Edwin use different analogies to talk about Cole's anger. Pick one and explain what it means. Then think of your own analogy and explain how you would talk to Cole about learning to deal, not get rid of, his anger.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
3rd Period Written Language
As we have been reading about Cole in Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen, we have learned that he is a very angry young boy. Cole is meeting with the Circle to see if he should go back to the island or go to jail. What do you think should happen to Cole? Should he get a second chance at the island or should he finally have to pay for his consequences and go to jail? Please write 3-5 sentences explaining what you think should happen to Cole and give reasons!
1st period - 7th grade Written Language
After researching and listening to presentations about England's Industrial Revolution, I want you to think about and then respond to the following question. How would you have felt being a child during England's Industrial Revolution? Write 3-5 sentences explaining how you would have felt.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
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