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=Lisa Hoeflich's Page= = __Special Writing Moments from 2008-2009__ = = This year I am working in the 6th grade ELA classrooms. These are reminders of extension lessons that worked well this year. I'm particularly enjoying the writing responses of students. = = = =  **     __11/17 DINOSAUR GHOSTS: I thought it was important to fully understand the role of a paleontologist before reading this story. After reading some background information on what it takes to become a paleontologist, students wrote a "Help Wanted" ad the required inclusion of prerequisites for the job.__ //Ex) Dinosaur Fossil Center is hiring a full time paleontologist. To get this job, you will need an advanced degree and have completed a full four years of college. Paleontologists often work outdoors and dig in many areas. You will also use technology like computers. You also may be put in a science laboratory. The candidate will be working in groups and will need to write clearly and communicate your findings. The candidate must be willing to travel to many different countries. Work will take place at Dinosaur Fossil Center in CA. You will earn $60,000 every five months and a maximum of $140,000. To apply: send a letter to S. Piwowarski 47 Ryann Lane, Fairlaand Park CA 41298 by 10/18.// __ 12/2 RICHEST MAN OF WALNUT GROVE: __ To accompany the Life in 1800's story we watched "Richest Man in Walnut Grove" episode from Little House on the Prairie. It gave us a first hand look at schools, jobs, homes, families, communities, and hardships from this time period. __ Students had to respond to the question, "Why was Charles the riches man in Walnut Grove?  __ **       = =                 = =          // Ex) Charles is the richest man in Walnut Grove, but not in financial ways. This is because his family helped a lot when he couldn't pay the bill. His wife, Caroline, helped with all the farm work. The oldest sister, Mary, quit school for a brief time, and got a job sewing. The middle sister, Laura, got Mary's homework and did her chores. The youngest sister, Carrie, milked the cows and moved the rocks in the fields. Charles was also a good worker. Besides his family, he got moral support from friends and neighbors. Mr. Olsen had faith in him that he would pay the bill. His neighbor gave him a job digging a pug mill. That is why Charles is the richest man in Walnut Grove. - Ron //      = =__12/16 DOMES OF MARS:__ I used the blue leveled reader to create a 3 tab foldable Venn Diagram. We compared life on Earth, Mars, and discovered how they were similar. This science fiction story was captivating because it explored what life would be like for the first settlers on Mars. Late in the story we find out that this story is told from a dog's point of view. __On the back of the foldable, students had to respond to this question. "Tell why you wuld or would not like to be a part of the Mars coloniation mission in the book". Use specific examples from the story to explain your preference.__=

=//Ex) I would like to be apart of the Mars colonization mission because it would be exciting to help everyone out and have contact with real Martians. I'd like to discover more animals on Mars and know that I'm helping out mankind. It would be nice to have such a large home and see robots that would cook and clean. - Kali//= = = =//Ex) I would not like to be a part of the Mars colonization mission in the book because of the worm creature and the Domes. The worm could catch us someday. And if the generators failed or the dome leaks, we could die.- Unknown//= = __12/15 A CHRISTMAS CAROL__: To further investigate setting and characterization, cooperative groups researched the Victorian time period and build their background knowledge on history, family life, etiquitte, fashion, and entertainment. With their information, they wrote a character sketch about somebody who would attend a New Year's Eve party for Scrooge. Their character had to reflect the times and would indeed attend and actual tea and scone party while sharing their information. A scrapbook page would also serve as a long-lasting reminder of guests for Scrooge. = = = = Ex) Hello, Mr. Scrooge, my name is Herbert Lee. I am also a wealthy business man and have worked with you before. As you might have reemembered, I sell medicines to local hospitals. Medicines are in great demand because of the terrible diseases going around. I am a very high class man, so I always wear my best, my velevet frock coat, silk waist coat, grey high collar shirt, woolen pants, and tall top hat. To add, I always have my walking stick and long beard. In the future, I hope I will be able to tak to you again in the world of business. Have a great day Mr. Scrooge!- Marla, Zac, Cassie, and Nick = = = = = = __12/17 Hatchet:__ Students respond to the following prompt relating to chapter 5: "Imagine that along with the money and nail clippers, Brian had a small package of Hershey Chocolate Kisses. Write a descriptive paragraph describing the candy." = = //Ex) Brian could not beleive his luck. There nestled between the nickel and dime wre Hershey's kisses. His mouth watered. Slowly, Brian opened the package and held up one little piece of candy. The foil wrapper reflected in the sunlight. The candy looked powdery. He opened his mouth and it smelled like a chocolate factory as he placed the delectable candy into his mouth. The smooth chocolate touched his tongue and melted. Brian had never tasted anything sweeter before in his life. -Kendyll// =