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- Take 2 (Homework)
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, April 22, 2013 | | 16 comments
Spring Break Story- Homework
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, April 15, 2013 | | 22 comments
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
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, April 01, 2013 | | 21 comments
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
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, March 25, 2013 | | 25 comments
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.
Seasons- Homework
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, March 18, 2013 | | 25 comments
Winter is nearly over! March 20th is the first day of spring!
Write a persuasive paragraph (at least five sentences) about which season you think is the best season. Be sure to include details and reasons WHY the season you chose is the best.
Iditarod- Homework
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, March 04, 2013 | | 21 comments
Read Across America- Homework
Mrs. Ness 4th Graders | Monday, February 25, 2013 | | 23 comments
Read Across America Day is celebrated on March 2 and it is an annual reading motivation and awareness program that celebrates the importance of reading. This date was chosen to coincide with the birthday of a famous children’s author, Dr. Seuss. Theodor Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Seuss is one of the most beloved children’s book authors of all time.
In your response, explain why it is important to read. How is reading helpful, how can it be fun, why do we learn to read? What is a favorite book you've read lately? Why did you enjoy it?
*Remember to respond with at least five COMPLETE sentences, correct spelling, and grammar!


