Weekly Poem - To You

To You

By: Langston Hughes

To sit and dream, to sit and read,

To sit and learn about the world

Outside our world of here and now —

Our problem world —

To dream of vast horizons of the soul

Through dreams made whole,

Unfettered, free — help me!

All you who are dreamers too,

Help me to make our world anew.

I reach out my dreams to you.

Class Wish List

We are in need of the following items:

-Vis-a-Vis Markers (wet erase markers) - 30

-Lined chart paper with sticky backs

-12" x 18" white construction paper 

Thank you in advance for you donations!

Weekly Poem - Be Kind

Be Kind

by: Patricia Gatto

Be kind to others,

take a good look around 

Although we are different,

similarities abound.

Try not to judge,

pick on, or tease.

Treat each other fairly,

with kindness and ease.

Wait until you know,

what’s deep down inside,

You might find a friend,

standing right by your side

Weekly Poem - Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Jr.

We remember MLK,

Honored on this special day.

He had a dream that we would stand

United together in this land,

That we would strive to find a way

To live as friends in peace today.

He wanted each of us to see

The beauty of equality.

He taught that right overcomes wrong,

That hope can turn the weak to strong,

And showing love instead of hate

Would make our country truly great.

His message, meant to set us free,

Was filled with hope for you and me.

So on this day let freedom ring,

As we remember Dr. King!

For a PDF of this poem, please visit http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/media/images/free_resources/teachers_corner/printables/MLKPoemActivity.pdf (Page 2)

Jamestown - How would you feel?

You are an English colonist who has been living in Jamestown for a few months. 

Write a paragraph or more in the comments section or on a sheet of notebook paper about the following:

*Describe how you are feeling.

*Describe your surroundings or environment.  

*Tell me about what you eat, what you do and who you spend with each day. 

Remember:

-Use correct grammar and punctuation when posting on the blog.

-If you respond to another student, make sure that you are asking appropriate questions or comments related to the topic. 

-Happy Blogging!