February 2009

Today is the last day of February! There were lots of fun-filled events that happened during the shortest month of the year and I would love to read about what you enjoyed or remembered most. There was the Sock Hop to start the month out followed by Valentine's Day, No School on Presidents' Day, the ARES Book Fair, Culver's Night, conferences, and finally the early release in which we saw a little snow fall (okay, a lot of snowfall). These are just some of the things that went on in February I remembered after looking in my school planner. For those who post, please let the people who read this blog know what you enjoyed most during the past month. This may take a bit more than a sentence or two, so take your time as you post. Also, please remember to take the extra minute or two to REREAD your post before publishing (your audience will appreciate that!) Thanks to those who post and enjoy your weekend!

Snowy Day

What a snowy day! I was just curious to see what all the readers of this blog did Thursday afternoon as the snow came down in the Southern Metro. I went to the club to get a workout in. What did you do? Can't wait to see what the readers were up to.  

Favorite reading spot

Two questions for today. First of all, where is your favorite place to read? And then, when is your favorite time of the day to read? For me, I really enjoy waking up, grabbing a warm blanket, and heading down to my 'pillowy' couch to dive into a book. There is a certain calmness in the morning that really helps me focus and get the day started on the right foot.  I'm also a big fan of reading in my bed before going to sleep, but I think most good readers enjoy that. I'd like to hear about the other places you enjoy your literature. As always, I'll be excited to see your posts. Make today a great one!

Keep the poems coming!!!

Wow! Another night of 4 blog posts! That's two nights in a row. Looks like people are taking the time to write some poetry after school. You make your teacher very proud. Now, to step things up a little, let's make sure we are using dictionaries and double (and maybe even triple) checking our work to make sure it makes sense and looks good. I hope you are enjoying this blog as much as I am. Reading your work is as much fun as it is educational. Thanks for your work, and keep those poems coming!

Super Bowl clerihews

Last name Warner, first name Kurt, 

In the Super Bowl he won't be hurt, 

Dropping touchdowns from the sky, 

We both graduated from U.N.I.!

Flying down the field is Larry, 

For defenders he looks scary,

Holy Angels was his high school team, 

Now he's trying to fulfill his dream.

Number 43 is Troy,

Defense is what brings him joy,

He can swipe away the ball, 

Or hit you hard and you will fall.

"Enjoy the day","I will," said Troy, 

And out the door did go that boy,

Running through the frozen streets, 

Making music with his 'feets'.

These are some clerihews I came up with. If you are a football fan, I'm sure you'll understand the first three. The last one is one I'm still working on, but decided to throw it out there anyway. Feets is probably a word a teacher shouldn't be using, but in a poem it just might be alright. Make today a great one!