Movie Choice for CSW

Happy Wednesday 6A & 6B!!

We need your help!!  The Lego on-site "field trip" for Friday has been postponed.  We don't want your CSW to end on a sour note, so we are going to have an afternoon at the moives...6th Grade Style!!

To the left is a poll with movie choices for Friday.  Please review the list and choose two that you would like to watch with your classmates on Friday.  I am sure there are more movies you would like to see on the list, but bare with us and choose from the movies listed. 

Now to make this more fun, you will be allowed to bring in pillows and blankets on Friday.  We will move the desks and you all will get to spread out and enjoy the movies with some special movie treats!! 

The poll is only available this afternoon.  So VOTE NOW!!!

God bless!
Mrs. Murphy

New Seats

Happy 3rd Quarter!

You've got new seats!  What do you think?

Mrs. Murphy

Journal Prompt - Jan 4, 2012

Happy New Year!!!

I am SO excited to be back with you!!  It is the greatest gift I have ever received!!  :-)

Below is your journal prompt for today!

Create a timeline of your Christmas break.  Then chose one of these

events to write a personal narrative about.  Your narrative should have

at least three paragraphs, have correct punctuation and spelling, stay on topic,

and be a fabulous recount of your vacation!

Wishing you a wonderful first day back!

God bless,

Mrs. Murphy

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.