Dear Parents,
We have been learning how to write sympathy letters in class. The students practiced writing made-up letters, and some of them were so fun, I just had to share. Enjoy. :)
Dear Bonnie,
I am so sorry Dad stepped on you. Dad has never stepped on me, but he did shove me onto the ground during football, so I feel your pain. When you are ready to come back inside without running off, I will pet you.
Yours truly,
Katrina Fronk
Dear Blind Kid,
I am so sorry Harry and Loyd (Dumb and Dumber) gave you a dead bird. They are always playing tricks on me and I know you must be hurt. When you're ready, we'll go bird hunting, cut off the head, and give it to them.
So sorry,
Alex Hammond
Dear Daddy,
I'm sorry Mommy loves the Karate Kid, and her heart flutters whenever she sees him.
Love,
Autumn Wood
Dear Shirai,
I'm sorry that your bear's head got ripped off at the Christmas party. Maybe Santa will get you a new one. When you want, maybe I can sew the head back on.
Love,
Jasmin Barker
Dear Selena Gomez,
I'm sorry you're stuck dating an idiot (Justing Beiber), and I am very deeply sorry that he has no mind. On the bright side, he's always gone!
Sincerely,
Isaac Smith
Dear Santa,
I'm sorry about your accident last week. I hope you feel better soon. If you need help delivering all the wonderful gifts to good boys and girls, I'll be there.
Merry Christmas! Love,
one of the good little girls.
P.S. Feel better soon!
Olivia Webb
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Game
Everyone in the class sits in a circle as tight as they can, with one student in the center. The student in the center is "it". They have to say, "The wind blows everyone who _______ (has red hair, likes mushrooms, etc.)." Everyone who fits that description has to get up and find a new seat. The last person without a seat is "it".
Rules: PLAY SOFT. If people start getting sat on, pushed, or hurt in any way, the game is over. So keep it real guys, keep it real.
Rules: PLAY SOFT. If people start getting sat on, pushed, or hurt in any way, the game is over. So keep it real guys, keep it real.
Sympathy Cards
Possible reasons to write a sympathy card/note: death of a loved one, losing a competition, spilling lunch at school, having an embarrassing moment, having a hard day, etc.
DON'T say:
1. "I know how you feel." (No you don't.)
DON'T say:
1. "I know how you feel." (No you don't.)
2. "You should just move on." (Don't give advice. It's mean.)
3. "This same thing happened to me a year ago!" (That makes it all about you.)
4. "Just be happy." (Ummm... how??)
5. "I'm sure everything will all work out." (Not helpful.)
DO say:
1. "I'm sorry you're hurting." (Shows empathy.)
2. "I remember going to a play with you and your Grandma. I will miss her too." (Shows you really care.)
3. "I have a fun movie and some chocolate waiting for you whenever you feel up to coming over." (Shows you're not going to rush them into healing, and you're here for them whenever they need you.)
DO say:
1. "I'm sorry you're hurting." (Shows empathy.)
2. "I remember going to a play with you and your Grandma. I will miss her too." (Shows you really care.)
3. "I have a fun movie and some chocolate waiting for you whenever you feel up to coming over." (Shows you're not going to rush them into healing, and you're here for them whenever they need you.)
Sunday, December 18, 2011
How to Write a Thank You Card
1. Greet the Giver (by NAME).
2. Express your gratitude (not gushing, but sincere).
3. Discuss use (meaning, say something nice about the gift and how you will use it). Ex: "I have played with the Transformers action figure you gave me every day since Christmas!"
4. Say thanks again for your gift.
5. Love, ________, or Sincerely, __________, or Happy Holidays, _________.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Complex Questions- Evaluative vs. Interpretive
What is the difference between an evaluative question and an interpretive question?
Evaluative: You need to form a response based on experience rather than text. You will use your values, experiences, opinion, judgment, and knowledge to respond. Key question, "Do I agree with what the author is saying?"
Interpretive: You will try to find an answer to a single, basic question about the meaning of a text. You will need to use specific passages from the text to prove your point. Key question, "What is the author trying to say?"
Each style of question needs PROOF. Evaluative requires PROOF from your experiences. Interpretive requires PROOF from the text.
Let's talk about how to write a complex question. How can you tell if you've written a complex question? Complex Questions
Evaluative: You need to form a response based on experience rather than text. You will use your values, experiences, opinion, judgment, and knowledge to respond. Key question, "Do I agree with what the author is saying?"
Interpretive: You will try to find an answer to a single, basic question about the meaning of a text. You will need to use specific passages from the text to prove your point. Key question, "What is the author trying to say?"
Each style of question needs PROOF. Evaluative requires PROOF from your experiences. Interpretive requires PROOF from the text.
Let's talk about how to write a complex question. How can you tell if you've written a complex question? Complex Questions
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