12-19

Today is a test day. That means that you don't have to blog. Good luck on your test!

12-18

Today it's your turn to write the Twelve Days of Christmas song. However, since there are only seven days, you only need to write seven gifts. You don't need to repeat each line over, you can just do final countdown. For example: On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me: seven books of Shakespeare, six photos of England, five red pens, four Extra-Strength Excedrin, three spiral notebooks, two beautiful book ends, and a bag of Snicker's chocolate bars.

12-17

Happy Monday! It's a four-day week and then we're off for break. How great is that?! Free write.

12-14

We just got done reading the metaphysical poets. The metaphysical poets liked to make startling connections in their poetry using very descriptive metaphors called poetic conceits. I would like you to come up with two metaphors and use them in a poem about the holiday season. Good luck!

12-13

Write a poem about your favorite actor or actress.

12-12

Today is 12-12-12! Many people are freaking out about the date: getting married, inducing labor, etc. Are you planning on doing anything special to commemorate the date? Or, is today just another day for you? How do you feel about those people who are setting aside this day for a special occasion?

12-11

Just for you, Miss Simonson: Free write!