Meeting your goals!

We have had 4 stories recently about people who have had a goal and achieved it during their life time. (Can you remember the stories?) Anyway... It takes a lot of determination to know what you want to do but it also take perseverance to actually achieve the dream. What kind of determination and perseverance do you need to achieve your goal in life? Keep in mind your goals will change throughout life but your determination and perseverance will not change during your life time. So start now thinking about who you want to be when you grow up.

SPORTS

Last blog we talked about your talents, now we want to focus on sports, which might be the same. What sport do you like? Be it playing, watching, cheering for, or reading about or maybe just getting to do it once in a while. How did you get involved with this sport? What do you like about this sport?

What are your talents?

This week's story is about a young woman, who wants to preform around the world. She spends her whole life pursuing her goal to sing at Washington D.C. What kind of talents do you have? What would you want to spend your whole life pursuing?

"Fire" my friend

Think of being out in the cold night like it has been this week. Besides some food and water, your best friend would be fire. Tell me what all you could do with the fire to assure it is your "Friend". How helpful would a nice crackling fire be to you if you were stuck outside for a few days?

Egypt

When we think of Egypt we think of the great pyramids. The pyramids are really burial tombs for those who died in that time. Along with the preserved bodies, were some precious belongings. What would you have buried in the tomb with you?

Sciende Fiction

This weeks story is about a boy who has never been to Earth. Of course it is a Science Fiction story. What kind of clues, in this story, would you look for to tell you that a story is Science Fiction?

1800's Education

The 1800's was a time of change for the early settlers. Life appeared to be getting easier for them. Education was becoming important for the children. It would have been their ticket to a better life. Education consisted of Reading Writing and Arithmetic. The 3 R's, (Reading, Ritin and rithmatic) Older students would assist younger students and all would be in the same classroom. Write what you think a typical day would be like for you if you lived in the early 1800's. Include your school day and home duties.

Dinosaurs

The story we are going to read this week is about dinosaur fossils. What do you think made the dinosaurs become extinct? What animal today do you think resembles dinosaurs the most? And, what would have been your favorite dinosaur?

The Universe

This week's story is an expository nonfiction about the Universe. We will learn a lot of facts about the Universe. Tell me one fact and one opinion about the Universe that you already know.

6 Weeks

Well everyone, we are into the 6th week of school. Is that just the hardest thing to believe? If there was one thing you could change about these 6 weeks what would it be?

"Stop" and be a friend with someone

The last three weeks we have focused on friends. Old Yeller, was about an animal friend who gives his own life to protect his friend. Mother Fletcher's Gift centered around an older lady who was different in color and economic background, but was just like anyone else, and needed a friend for the holidays. Viva New Jersey introduced a young girl who had no friends and after finding a puppy she found someone who had a lot in common with her.
Finding friends can be easy or the hardest thing you have ever done. There is a new kid in school. How would you make them feel comfortable and become friends with them?

Away from HOME

Have you always lived in Fairmont WV? If not where have you lived during your short life? If you have always lived in Fairmont, where would you like to go? (For a short time or to live and go to school) Or are you happy living here because this is where you do and will call home?

Community

This summer I went to other communities to help the street people. During that time I encountered many people in need and the only think I had to offer them was a smile and a snack. They welcomed me to their park bench and were willing to talk about how they came to be on the streets. Now I come back to Fairmont and see the same need. How can you change your community? What can you do to help others? What would you like to see done in your community?

Your Best Friend

Cute golden retriever puppy playing with ball

Tell me about your animal best friend. How long have you two been together? What is your "Best Friends" name? What secret have you told your "best friend"? Has your "best friend" ever been there when you needed them?