Quote of the Week #5

Treat the earth well. It was not given to you by your parents, it was loaned to you by your children. We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.

- Ancient American Indian Proverb

Expectations: After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:
1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.

2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.

3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.

- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Remember that your paragraph needs to include an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.

Give Thanks

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. For this week's writing, reflect on for what or for whom you are thankful. Be sure to explain your thankfulness for the thing or person that you list. I will be looking for COMPLETE PARAGRAPHS (introduction, clear/elaborated details, conclusion).

Quote of the Week #4

This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave.

~Elmer Davis

Expectations: After you have read the above quote carefully and thoughtfully, respond to it using the following prompts. In an organized paragraph, answer these questions:

1. What do you think the quote means? Use your own words to paraphrase it.
2. Do you agree with the quote? Please explain why or why not.
3. Make a connection between the quote and real life.

- If you agree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be true in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.
- If you disagree with the quote, give an example of when you have seen it to be disproved in your life, another's person's life, or for a character in a book.

Remember that your paragraph needs to include an introduction sentence and a conclusion sentence.

We Are Family

In Morning Girl we have read about a brother and sister pair who are very different and who do not always get along. For this week's blog homework, think about family relationships.

- Are you very similar to or very different from your family? Explain.
- Do you and your family always get along? Explain.
- What makes your family unique and special? Explain.

Please remember to include an introduction sentence, specific details, and a conclusion sentence.