Reflections of 6th Grade

As your 6th grade year comes to an end, reflect a bit on the year. What were the best memories you had? Anything you'd rather forget? Was it harder than you thought or easier? What were the things that you thought would be radically different than what they actually were? What will you take with you into 7th grade?

Finish this story

Evan and Kyle were heading out for what they thought would be a peaceful camping trip in the northwoods of Wisconsin, but the weekend turned upside down when......

Would you rather....

Select two of the following would you rather scenarios to answer. After you answer, briefly explain why you chose that answer.

Scenario 1:
Would you rather be able to talk to all animals or be able to understand all foreign languages?

Scenario 2:
Would you rather be covered in dog fur or lizard skin?

Scenario 3:
Would you rather have to walk a tightrope between 2 tall buildings or walk 100 yards on hot coals?

Scenario 4:
Would you rather have to go to school for 5 hours, 5 days a week, all year long or 8 hours, 5 days a week for just 9 months?

Advice to Future 6th Graders

What advice would you give to the current 5th graders for 6th grade? What are some important things they need to be prepared for? (Keep your suggestions positive and don't badmouth anyone)

Wedding Season

With wedding season approaching, what advice would you give to a new couple on how to have a successful wedding / marriage?

For 2nd Hour Only

This blog post is due for Ms. Helmold by Monday, May 4 and still needs to be at least 100 words.

What are the similarities and differences between folk and fairy tales that you have discovered in your research? Now having heard both, do you prefer one over the other and why?

What type of dog are you?

It has been said that a dog is man's best friend. With that in mind, pick a breed of dog that you think you are most like. (labrador, poodle, malmute, springer spaniel, etc...) In your blog, be sure to explain why you are most like that type of dog. Make sure your blog is at least 100 words in order to get full credit.