Written Assignment November 14, 2008
Posted by leewin in Assignments, Writing.Tags: assignment, expository, Writing
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Write an advice letter to the Grade Seven’s detailing how to become a successful student in Grade 8. What would you tell them.
2-4 paragraphs in length. Post your answers in the comments.
Fall is upon us! At least here in Canada… October 2, 2008
Posted by leewin in Assignments, Writing.Tags: opinions, seasons
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Fall is one of my favourite seasons of the year. The leaves are changing colour. The temperature is cooling off outside but it isn’t freezing yet. It is a time for Thanksgiving dinners and Halloween fun. Its also the season where my birthday happens to be! All that being said it is a great time to be outdoors. I love the Fall.
What is your favourite season and why?
Original Photo by Ducktourer Hosted by Flickr released under a creative commons licence
Terry Fox: A Canadian Hero September 29, 2008
Posted by leewin in Assignments, Uncategorized, Writing.Tags: athlete, Canada, Cancer, Hero, Terry Fox
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Today at our school we are commemorating Terry Fox by participating in the annual Terry Fox Run. Terry was a person who had lost his leg to cancer when he was a younger man. While this would have devastated most people, Terry never stopped being athletic. He began to take up running and decided that he wanted to raise awareness about cancer. Terry planned to run across Canada to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. Terry would run a marathon a day until he completed his journey from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
At first, no one knew much about what this lone person at the side of the highway was doing running all this way. However, the story of Terry’s efforts spread and soon he had others who had taken up his cause. Thanks to Terry’s courage and determination, he was able to inspire others to donate to his cause.
Unfortunately, the cancer returned to his body and he was forced to stop his run around Thunder Bay, Ontario. He passed away not too long after that. Terry raised awareness of cancer and he taught us that everyone can make a difference in the fight against this disease. Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope was able to raise millions of dollars. He is a true Canadian hero.
To learn more about Terry Fox please click here.
Do you have any heroes you would like to add to my post?
What’s your beef? September 14, 2008
Posted by leewin in Assignments, Writing.Tags: Writing
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Hey everyone I hope you have had a great weekend and found some time to fit in school work (Hint. Hint.) Today’s writing topic is what’s your beef? I would like you to write about what are your pet peeves. These are the things your don’t like to do or see or eat or touch.
I would like to see everyone write 2-3 paragraphs about 4-6 sentences each. If you want you can add a picture to show off some of the things you don’t like.
Don’ forget that in addition to writing your posts for your blog, you must write and respond to each others blogs in our class.
