Memorial Day- Homework


The last Monday of May is Memorial Day in the United States. On this day, Americans remember and honor the brave men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. Military.
What makes someone a hero? Write a paragraph explaining what a hero is to you and how an individual becomes a hero. 

BizTown- Homework

We had a great day at Biztown. You got to be adults with real jobs, breaks, and the ability to shop where you wanted. In at least five sentences, write a letter to next year's fourth graders about BizTown. Explain what BizTown is, give them advice, tell them what you liked best, what you learned, etc.

Mother's Day- Homework

We just celebrated Mother's Day on Sunday. Use the topic sentence, "My mom is the best mom in the world," and write a persuasive paragraph convincing us why that is true.

Spring Break Story- Take 2 (Homework)

Let's try this again...Write a small STORY about ONE small event that happened over spring break. Don't tell me about your entire break. Pick ONE thing that happened and write an interesting (true) STORY about it. Your story must be at least five sentences, but can be longer if you choose. 
*SHOW, don't tell. Include dialogue and great descriptions!

Spring Break Story- Homework

Write a small story about ONE small event that happened over spring break. Don't tell me about an entire trip. Pick ONE thing that happened and write an interesting (true) story about it. Your story must be at least five sentences, but can be longer if you choose.

April Fool's Day- Homework

April Fools' Day is observed on April 1 and is sometimes referred to as All Fools' Day. On this day, people play harmless pranks on others or try to get them to believe ridiculous things.


Write about the best April Fools' Day joke that you have played on someone, or write about a joke you would like to play on someone. (Remember that your joke must be safe and not hurt anyone's feelings, and you must write at least 5 sentences.)

New State Law- Homework

If you could create a new state law, what would it be? Why would it be a good law?

Your answer will not count if you choose something that is silly and would be impossible to make as a law. Please thoughtfully think of something that could be changed in Washington and give your reasons why it would be a great law to have. Remember to include at least five sentences.