Monday, May 22, 2017

Extra Credit # 24

May 29 - Theme: Memorial Day
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In honor of Memorial Day, what are three things that we can do to honor those men and women who died while serving our country?  Please be descriptive in your response and write at least 1/2 of a page.  This extra credit is due by the end of the school day on Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Extra Credit #23

Theme: May is National Bar-B-Que Month

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What's your favorite picnic food? Do you like hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, or something else entirely? What makes it so special? Write a paragraph planning the perfect backyard barbeque. What is on the menu? Who is invited?  What type of music is playing?  What activities are people participating in? Also, include a recipe of a picnic food that you have not made but would like to try sometime. :-) This extra credit is due by the end of the school day on May 22, 2017.

Monday, May 1, 2017

Extra Credit #22

May 2 is National Teacher Appreciation Day - Theme: Teacher Appreciation

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What qualities do you think a great teacher must have? Explain your answer.

Please write at least 1/2 of a page.  This extra credit is due by the end of the school day on Monday, May 8, 2017.

Monday, March 13, 2017

Extra Credit #21

March 20 - Theme: First Day of Spring

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Write a short piece of poetry about spring. Make sure to appeal to all the senses in your writing. Your poem must be at least 12 lines long. 

Monday, March 6, 2017

Extra Credit #20

March 11 - Theme: First Basketball Game

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What are your thoughts on basketball as a sport? Is it one you follow or one you don't care about at all? What is your favorite sport or physical activity?  Why is it your favorite?  Explain your answer. This extra credit is due by the end of the school day on Monday, March 13, 2017.

Monday, February 27, 2017

Extra Credit #19

Theme: Barbie's Birthday is March 9

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Is Barbie a good role model for girls? Why or why not?  Please name and describe two additional toys, dolls, or figurines that you would consider to be good role models and/or inspirational for children.  Please tell why you chose them. This extra credit is due by the end of the school day on Monday, March 6, 2017.

Monday, February 13, 2017

Extra Credit #18

February 14 - Theme: Valentine's Day
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Who do you care about the most? Why do you care for them so much? What is something nice you could do to show this person that you care? Explain.  Please write at least half of a page.  This extra credit is due by the end of the school day on Monday, February 20, 2017.