Writing Prompts for the Week of Dec. 4

Happy Monday! 

I hope you all had a GREAT weekend!  Congratulations to our amazing track team...way to go, Lions!!  You all should be so proud of yourselves!!  Thank you for doing such a great job and for representing HFCS so well!!

Below are your journal prompts for the week.  Remember to put focus on the traits of writing.  You should be able to identify your topic and supporting details.  Be sure to use a variety of words and use higher leveled vocabulary when you can...put away "tired" words and use some that might make others stop and think!!

Have a wonderful week and know that I miss you all so very, very much!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Monday, Dec. 5

Free choice journal!  Enjoy!!

Tuesday, Dec. 6

 If you had a million dollars to do holiday shopping, but you couldn't spend anything on yourself, what would you buy for your friends and family? Explain why.

Wednesday, Dec 7

There is an old saying; "It is better to give than receive." What do you think this saying means? Is it true? Write an essay sharing your feelings about this quote.

Thursday, Dec. 8

Outside, the storm is raging. A blizzard has caused all the roads to be shut down for Christmas. Under the tree rests two tiny presents with your name on them. There is no hope now that your Grandmother will get here in time for Christmas. Will Christmas be ruined?

Friday, Dec 9

Imagine that you can receive anything you want for Christmas... but it cannot be a tangible item you can hold or see. What would you want for Christmas? Explain why.

Journal Prompts - Week of November 28

Happy Monday!

Welcome back!  I hope you enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday with your families!  I miss you all so much and look forward to coming back to school soon.  My mom is making steady progress, but still needs assistance.  She is working hard at getting better and appreciates all the prayers you all have been offering up for her!

Below are your journal prompts for this week.  Remember, that you should be developing your paragraphs completely focusing on the seven traits of writing (Ideas, Organization, Voice, Word Choice, Sentence Fluency, Conventions, and Presentation).  Everything you write is a reflection of you, the writer, so be sure to show everyone how amazing you are!!

Enjoy your week of writing!  I will see you very soon!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Monday, Nov. 28
Describe something you did over the Thanksgiving holiday.



Tuesday, Nov. 29
Compare and contrast your two favorite desserts.

Wednesday, Nov. 30
If you could create your perfect sibling, how would describe him or her?

Thursday, Dec. 1
Write an advertisement for your favorite toy or game.

Friday, Dec. 2
Persuade your audience that it is good to save money.

Journal Prompts: Week of 11/21

Happy Monday!

I hope you all had a wonderful and fun-filled weekend!  Are you looking forward to spending a wonderful holiday with your families?  This week our journals will focus on being thankful.  After you read your prompt for the day I want you to take a minute to really think about what the prompt is saying (or asking) before writing your response.

You have all enriched my life and I am so extremely grateful for each and everyone of you.  I wish you and your families a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy



Monday, 11/21

Why is it important to have a day of thanks?

Tuesday, 11/22

Describe the feeling of thankfulness.

Journal Prompts - Week of 11/14

Happy Monday 6A & 6B!

How are the best students in the world doing today?  I hope you all are doing well and that you all enjoyed a nice, relaxing weekend!  I miss you all and am looking forward to returning to you soon.  My mom will have surgery this morning around 11:00.  If you could spare her a little prayer I would really appreciate it.

Below are your journal prompts for the week.  Remember to use proper punctuation when writing.  Be mindful that your topic sentence is supported by relevant details.  I am looking forward to reviewing your journals when I return!

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

Monday, November 14Free choice journal!

Tuesday, November 15
In an essay, explain how disappointments can have a good side.

Wednesday, November 16
Write an essay to explain why honesty is important in a friendship.

 Thursday, November 17
Through the years new inventions have changed the way we live. Think about one invention that has had an impact on the way you live. Now write to explain how this invention has changed your life.

Friday, November 18

A role model is a person you look up to. Before you begin writing, think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person? Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire and why you admire this person.

Journal Prompts - Week of 11/7

Dear 6A & 6B,

Happy Monday!  I hope you all had a wonderful and relaxing weekend!  Below are your journal prompts for this week.  To find the prompt for the day scroll down and find the date.  Under the date will be your prompt.

You should now be writing a minimum of two paragraphs for each prompt.  Your paragraphs should be written in proper format.  Your topic sentence should be followed by supporting details.  Be mindful of punctuation.  Sentences should begin with capital letters and should contain proper punctuation.  Your spelling should be as accurate as possible.  Always use your spell check if you are unsure of how to spell a word. 

I look forward to reviewing  your journals when I return!

Happy Writing!

Mrs. Murphy

 Monday, November 7

In the United States, November is the month of elections. Why do you think it is important to vote in the elections?


Tuesday, November 8

 

Imagine that your school voted you to be the principal. What would you do and what changes would you make?

Wednesday, November 9

November is National Author’s Day. Who is your favorite author? Why do you like this author? What are some of your favorite books and why?


Thursday, November 10

Imagine that you had a conversation with a turkey on Facebook. Write out what you and the turkey would talk about on Facebook.



Friday, November 11

Today is a very special day.  Today we honor and celebrate veterans.  What is a veteran?  Why would our country set aside a day to honor these men and women?  What are thoughts about these special people?  Do you think you will ever be a veteran? 

Journal Prompt - 11/4

Good morning, 6A & 6B!

Below is your journal prompt for today.

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

November is National Aviation Month.  Pretend that you could fly.  Where would you want to go and why?

Journal Prompt 11/3

Dear 6th Grade,

Happy Thursday!  Below is your journal prompt.  Be sure to write a topic sentence and support it with details related to your topic.  Be mindful of your sentence structure, use of capitals,commas, and ending punctuation.

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

In the left corner, behind the filing cabinet. . .

Journal Prompt 11/2

Happy November!!

Below is your journal prompt for today!

Have a wonderful Wednesday!
Mrs. Murphy

I wish I could forget the time I ___________ because….



Journal Prompt - 10/31/11

Happy Halloween!

Below is your journal prompt.

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

Citing safety concerns, some local governments are passing ordinances to ban trick-or-treating.

 Do you agree or disagree with such a ban? 

Write a two-minute speech arguing for or against the ordinance.

Journal Prompt 10/28

What was your last dream about?

Journal Prompt - 10/27

Good morning, 6A & 6B!

I hope you are having a great start to your day!  Below is your journal prompt.

Name three people whose lives have been improved by
knowing you, and explain why.

Happy Journaling!

Mrs. Murphy

Journal 10/26

Good morning!

Your journal prompt this morning is:

Write a story about a magic pumpkin!

Happy Wednesday!
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt 10/25

What do you think the world will be like when you are a grown up?


Journal Prompt 10/24/11

 

Happy Monday!

 

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend!  I wish I was here with you!!  Be good and pay attention to Mrs. Montz.  Did you know that Mrs. Montz celebrated her birthday on Friday?  Be extra sweet to her today and show her how much you appreciate her!!

 

Below is your journal prompt:

 

Create a birthday letter/card for Mrs. Montz.  Your letter should be in proper format and pictures should be detailed and colorful.  Give them to Mrs. Montz when you are done (6B give them to her when you switch for English).  Some of you will be chosen to read your letter during English.

 

Have a great Monday!

Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - 10/19

Good morning!

Today is a FREE CHOICE journal!

Enjoy!
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - October 18

Good morning!

Happy Tuesday!  Below is your journal prompt for today!

What if everyone lived under water? Where would people live?

 What games would children play? What would school be like?

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy



Journal Prompt - 10/17

Good morning!

I hope you all had a wonderful and fun-filled weekend!!  I saw a few of you at the Fall Festival and you looked like you were having a fabulous time!

This weekend a tragedy happened at the Las Vegas Speedway.  Read the article below by clicking on the link.  What do you think about this story?  Do you think the risk is worth it?  Would you choose a profession that was dangerous?  How would you prepare yourself and your family for the possibility of great injury or even death?

Dan Wheldon Crash

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - 10/13/11

Good morning!

Happy Thursday!  Your journal prompt for today is:

Write two paragraphs describing, in great detail, your favorite rides at the Fall Fest. Highlight your topic sentence in one color and the supporting details in another color.

Let's have a great day!

Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - 10/12

Good morning!

Your journal prompt for this morning is:

Design your own Fall Fest!  Create a layout or map of what your festival would look like along with a detailed description of the rides, food, and stores.  You can create your layout/map in your copy book or on the computer.

Have fun!
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - 10/11

Good morning!

Today is Father Ennis's birthday!  For your journal prompt this morning, write a letter to Father Ennis (in your journal) wishing him a happy birthday.  Your letter should be in proper format (Date, Salutation, Body, Closing).  Don't forget to capitalize proper nouns, the beginning of sentences, form possessives correctly and uses punctuation where needed.

Happy Tuesday!
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - 10/10/11

 

Hi 6A & 6B!

 

Below is your journal prompt! 

 

Have a great Monday!

Mrs. Murphy

 

The Fall Fest is arriving this week!  What is your favorite memory of the Fall Fest?

Do you attend all four days?  What is the best ride?  What is the worst ride?  What

are you looking forward to the most about this year's Fall Fest?

EXTRA CREDIT - ENGLISH GRADE OPPORTUNITY

Maryknoll Society Essay Contest

Theme: Jesus and Bullying

Assignment:

• Bullying is a serious problem among young people today.  Tell as story of how you or someone you know experienced bullying.  Then explain how you think Jesus would tell all those involved to handle the situation.

Rules:

• Entries must be written in English.  One entry per student.  Please specify teh division to which the entry is being submitted. 

Length:

• 500-750 words.  Pages should be typed and double-spaced or neatly handwritten in ink and stapled.

Deadline:

• Entries must be submitted to Mrs. Murphy by Tuesday, 10/18.  all entries should be submission ready, meaning they have already been edited for grammar and content.
• A quiz grade will be awarded for those that submit an entry.

Prizes:

• Maryknoll Society will be awarding the following prizes:
• 1st Place Prize: $1,000
• 2nd Place Prize: $300
• 3rd Place Prize: $150

PE Health Lesson - 10/7

 

 

Happy Friday!

 

Your PE lesson today with be about health.  You will need the link below for your class.

 

Happy Nutrition!

Mrs. Murphy

 

MyPyramid.Gov - click here!

Journal Prompt - October 7

Happy Friday!! 

Today's journal is free choice!

Have a wonderful weekend!
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - October 6

Happy Thursday!

Below is your journal prompt.

Happy Writing!
Mrs. Murphy

What TV or movie star would you like to invite to your birthday party?  How

would this change the dynamics of your party?  In the end,

would this star's attendance be a positive or negative?



Journal Prompt - October 5

Good morning!

Your journal prompt is below!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Imagine you woke up one morning and your dog was up walking on two legs, talking,

and cooking breakfast.  You, on the other hand, were unable to talk and were walking

on your hands and knees.  What would you do?  How would you feel? 

How would life change for you and your family?

Journal Prompts - September 29 and 30

Good morning!!

Below are your journal prompts for the remainder of the week.  Please do only the assigned journal for each day.

Enjoy the rest of your week and I will see you on Monday!

God bless,
Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - Thursday, 9/29

Which quality best describes your life--exciting, organised, dull--and why?


Journal Prompt - Friday, 9/30

Which is least important to you--money, power, fame--and why?