Saturday, October 29, 2011

Corn Maze Girl: In-Class Writing

The corn maze is a fantastic place to go. As I visited this place the other weekend I notice how great it is. One reason many people go there is because its not very scary so little children can go and its pretty exciting for adults to. Some people consider it for a date idea and have lots of fun trying to find the way out. At the very beginning when you are buying your ticket they offer candy and or water to keep you satisfied while going through. The corn husks, long green plants and rough dirt terrain can be a real challenge to travel. Not only that but you can find some slithering creatures and miniscule little bugs living right next to you in the plants. There is a little game you can play where you have to find little check marks before you leave. Also after you have found your way out they have fun activites that go with the maze such as, bumper cars and bouncy houses. Anyone no matter what age will have fun at this corn maze.

Saturday, October 22, 2011

Division-Classification Paragraph writing project 1

The 3 major attitudes in my history class are lazy, average, and active. First, are the lazy people. They usually are sleeping before the teacher even gets to talk and they never do their homework. A lazy person in my class is always sitting at the front so the teacher can wake them up and be really loud so they can stay awake. When it is time to take notes in class they are usually just gazing off instead of keeping up with the rest of the class. A second attitiude is the average attitude of being on task but not to the level they should be. Most people can be put in this category. This person will be doing there work but get distracted every so often and forget they have an assignment due at the end of the class period. When it comes time to turn in the assignment they might want to use someone elses' work and copy really quick. But it wont be bad because they were listening before. The last attitude is being active. This is the easy way to get a good grade in any class. The teacher will end up letting you do more because you show her respect when she wants the class to get things done. In the end, you are benefiting greatly if you try your hardest to be an active participator in the class discussion.

Friday, October 21, 2011

Definition Paragraph

There are many ways to define a slob. With my knowledge a slob is someone who doesn't take care of their body, leaves clutter everywhere they go, and never cleans up their mess. First off, the body is one of the most important things we need to keep clean. If we don't we will realize the results of our lazy actions. For example, when someone smells so bad no one wants to be around them. Not only does their body stink but all of their clothes stink too. Also, when you dont keep yourself clean your hair will become really greasy and/or nappy. People will notice these things so make sure you do to. Second, being cluttered can be a huge way for someone to realize the type of person you are. Such as, a car full of junk that no one ever uses and is just trash. Not only that but when your own room isnt clean or even the whole house being gross. Lastly, the worst thing you could do is to not clean up after yourself. It may seem you are quite clean until someone sees all the wrappers that are left everywhere. It is the same at the home. The laziness of people who dont ever do their dishes and they pile high because no one is willing to stop being a slob and take life seriously. Concluding, not very many people are respected when they act like a slob who doesnt know how to be an adult. So be the bigger person.

Friday, October 14, 2011

Compare and Contrast Paragraph

The differences between volleyball and soccer are huge. They do have their similarities but overall they can be separated in many ways. Three key differences are strategy, team work, and equipment used. First, volleyball has certain plans that help the team win the game; such as, rotations which introduce a way of making the other team think they are one place but really they are in another. When wanting to pass the ball from a hit the strategy is known as "reading the hitter." You can do this by looking at the opponents hitting arm and you will be able to tell where the ball will go. Although, soccer strategies usually have to do with kicking the ball ahead of the open person, not right next to them so the soccer ball will move faster down the field. Coaches will have plays that will make it easier for the forwards to get the ball in the goal. Next, is teamwork. With volleyball there is a lot of team cheering and touching each others butts. Whenever the team is doing good or bad there is a cheer and chant that inspires us to keep working hard. Also, the reason we touch one an others butts is a easy, fast way to say "good job!" Another way we show teamwork is by making eye-contact with the person and calling "mine" or "you go." It's something almost all volleyball teams do. In soccer, teamwork is thought of in a different way. Teammates still root each other on but its not as legit as volleyball cheers. Team members will look each other in the eye but talking isn't as required to win a game as it is for volleyball. At my school the volleyball players are way closer to each other than the soccer players. It all depends on where your at but volleyball requires more team bonding than soccer. Last but not least, is the equipment used. To play a real volleyball game you must have: two 10 foot poles, one net, one volleyball, two refs, and a score keeper. On the other hand, to play a real soccer game you must have: two goals, two refs, one soccer ball, and a score keeper. The similarities are that they both use a ball but they are different because the volleyball is lighter than the soccer ball. Therefore they are still different. Concluding, volleyball and soccer are great sports but you should consider the differences and similarities before seeking a spot on the team.

word count: 420

Saturday, October 8, 2011

In-Class Writing

In a perfect world, my life would be different in these ways. First, my husband would have a full time job and I would be a stay at home mom watching our five kids. His job would be in the area so that if I ever need him he can just stop by really fast. Also, it will save us gas money that is always good to save. Second, is the amount of money we earn. The income would only be coming from my husband because I wont have a job and he will be making around 70,000 dollars a year to support our family. I dont want to be making too much money because money makes people greeding and I want our family to be one people can look at as sharing and caring. Lastly, we will be living in a friendly neighborhood that isnt ghetto and my kids arent scared to play outside. All of our street will be filled with kids on a little colda sack. Making sure we have a white picket fence surrounding our house so we can have a little family dog that everyone loves. This is the epitome of my perfect world.

Saturday, October 1, 2011

In-Class Writing

Dear Mom,
I want to thank you for everything you do for me, especailly trusting me, cooking dinner, and talking to me. First, thank you for trusting me every weekend that I will do the right thing because I do. This past friday night when you let me stay out until 12am with all my buds. Im really glad you feel that I am responsible enough to be out for that long. All my other friends parents dont trust them. Also, letting me stay after school instead of coming home and doing chores because you know I will do them when I get home. Second, I love when I come home to the scrumptious smell of ready dinner. My favorite is tuna cassarole. I know that you dont always want to make dinner but i know that you care for me and want me to come home to food. I also love helping you when i can because you deserve it from all the hard work you do for me. Third, whenever I need someone to talk to your always there. I usually go to Liz (best friend) but when i cant your just as good to talk to. The advice you give me is way better than hers because you have already gone through everything I have and maybe even worse. Especailly with guys that I dont know what to do or say.