Monthly Archives: June 2011

Winner Takes All

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Any thoughts, feelings or predictions for the last game of the hockey season tomorrow? Will the Canucks win? How will the fans react? Will the crowds in Vancouver be festive and civilized? My workshop has been great! Through … Continue reading →

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Knock Knock

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi class! Let’s start the week with a chuckle or two. Share a favourite ‘knock knock’ joke. Keep in mind what is appropriate for this setting (school, workplace). Bring a smile to the faces of others with cute and clever … Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! List some of the things you are anticipating eagerly about summer break and explain why they are important to you.

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It’s Up To You

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Today’s writing activity is up to you. Post a question or comment. Your post must attempt to encourage others to contribute. If you ask a question, be sure it is open ended (not a yes/no style). Additionally, post … Continue reading →

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Choose a Topic

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Here is a link to some writing topics. Choose a topic and develop a convincing answer. Use reasoning to support your view. Be sure to state your topic before giving your response. One or two sentences is not … Continue reading →

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Random Stories

Posted on June 7, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Choose one of the links below to generate a story topic. Using the topic, write a paragraph using the topic generated for you. Story Starter Link #1 Story Starter Link #2 Story Starter Link #3

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Sunshine+ Weekend = ???

Posted on June 6, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Please retell the events of your weekend. Write to the best of you ability – some suggestions: descriptive words (adjectives and adverbs) sentence variety (different patterns) complex sentences (conjunctions connecting dependent and independent clauses) idea development (logical sequence) … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Stories – Last Day

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Time to wrap up your stories. Your job is to read the story you started, then write a conclusion to it from any point. You do not have to use everything that has been written, simply choose a … Continue reading →

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Jigsaw Stories – Day 2

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! Read yesterday’s post and threads. Contribute at least three sentences to one or more stories. Pick a story you have yet to work on.

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Jigsaw Stories aka Buffet Writing

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Mr. Bell

Hi Class! You are writing parts of several stories for the remainder of the week. First, your job is to write the beginning of a story. Once you have written at least three sentences, post your story for other students … Continue reading →

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