Student Walls (pages)
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no matter whatthe category from
(P.S. I wouldn't post your Scholastic Contest entries here - you don't want to give away a winner!)
Mrs. Carvajal's Wall
Fever 1793
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... "When Mother allowed herself a still moment by the fire on winter nights, I could sometim…
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"When Mother allowed herself a still moment by the fire on winter nights, I could sometimes see the face she wore when Father was alive. Back then Mother smiled at me with her eyes and her laughter and her gentle hands. But no longer. Life was a battle, and Mother a tired and bitter captain." (page 17)
We often judge others by their tone or expressions, yet after hearing Matilda's perspective on how her mother changed after her father's death, we are reminded to take time to consider another's viewpoint. Has there been a time when perhaps you may have judged another without giving a moment's consideration to the real source from where the tone, words, or expression stemmed?
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Daughters, 1774" (page 46)
This quote reveals so much about the role of women in the earliest history of the United States. Women were expected to be seen, but not heard; to take on roles of homemaker, mother, and caretaker, but were rarely educated in the traditional schools for knowledge and careers; and to keep their opinions and thoughts to themselves as secondary citizens to boys and men. However, more than 200 years have passed since John Gregory wrote this and wit is still considered a "dangerous talent," for all people - men and women alike. Why?
Fever 1793
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... "When Mother allowed herself a still moment by the fire on winter nights, I could sometim…
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"When Mother allowed herself a still moment by the fire on winter nights, I could sometimes see the face she wore when Father was alive. Back then Mother smiled at me with her eyes and her laughter and her gentle hands. But no longer. Life was a battle, and Mother a tired and bitter captain." (page 17)
We often judge others by their tone or expressions, yet after hearing Matilda's perspective on how her mother changed after her father's death, we are reminded to take time to consider another's viewpoint. Has there been a time when perhaps you may have judged another without giving a moment's consideration to the real source from where the tone, words, or expression stemmed?
" 'Wit is the most dangerous talent you can possess. It must be guarded with great discretion and good-nature, otherwise it will create you many enemies.' - John Gregory, A Father's Legacy to his Daughters, 1774"
This quote reveals so much about the role of women in the earliest history of the United States. Women were expected to be seen, but not heard; to take on roles of homemaker, mother, and caretaker, but were rarely educated in the traditional schools for knowledge and careers; and to keep their opinions and thoughts to themselves as secondary citizens to boys and men. However, more than 200 years have passed since John Gregory wrote this and wit is still considered a "dangerous talent," for all people - men and women alike. Why?
Scholastic Writing Contest 2012
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Scholastic & People to People: Perfect Together
Summer Writing Opportunity
June 2012
Dear 6…
Scholastic & People to People: Perfect Together
Summer Writing Opportunity
June 2012
Dear 6B students & parents/guardians,
First of all, happy summer! Enjoy your time off from all the hard work you put into your first real year as a middle school student at Park!
As you unpack all of the locker “treasures” you brought home yesterday, I want to let you know of this incredible writing contest! How does a two week, all expenses paid trip to Europe sound to you? Well, Scholastic and People to People have partnered to create this amazing contest.
Now, don’t panic! It’s not required, but I would give anything to have the chance to enter this contest! However, it is only for 5th – 8th graders so I’m disqualified. On the other hand, I would love to be your partner in this adventure! If you choose to tackle this opportunity, I will gladly be your editor to help you hone the skills we have developed all year and craft a winning entry!
Here are the basics. Scholastic has developed a writing prompt based on their popular series, The 39 Clues. If you haven’t read the books, no worries; it’s not required(although I think they are easy & fun summer adventure reads!). The prompt is on the back of this paper with the official rules. The best part (thinking like a student who just finished school!) is that your response has to be 200 words or less!(Up to this point in this letter, I am over 230 words already!)The final draft does not have to be mailed to Scholastic until November 26, 2012 so we have all summer to correspond via email & perfect your entry!
Once September comes, it’ll be much more difficult for me to work with you since I’ll be immersed in my new role, as will you as 7th graders, so I’m hoping many of you take advantage of this over the summer!
My email and links to the contest pages are listed below. You CAN DO this! Just remember to bring me back a fabulous souvenir when you win!
Keep on Writing!
Mrs. Carvajal
bcarvajal@spfk12.org or carvajalbr@yahoo.com
http://www.scholastic.com/peopletopeople/
http://www.scholastic.com/peopletopeople/rules.htm
