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October: Lessons Learned

Hey Students! It's time to share!

I know you learned fascinating things in all of your WAVA classes this month. October is coming to a close, so for this week's response...

Tell us about something you learned in 
your English course in October.  

Did you read a short story or poem that you enjoyed? Did you write a memoir, a paragraph, or other composition that you are especially proud of? Did you learn a new study skill, concept, or vocabulary word? Did you participate in a Class Connect that opened your eyes to something new? Tell us about it! We want to know!

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I look forward to your responses,

You are as smart as a whip!

sim·i·le /ˈsɪməli/ Show Spelled[sim-uh-lee]  noun  

A simile is figure of speech in which two unlike things are explicitly compared, as in “she is like a rose.” It is a way of comparing two things using like or as.

Here are a few examples of similes:

• They fought like cats and dogs.
• She is as funny as a barrel of monkeys.
• He ran like the wind.
• Your explanation is as clear as mud.

When you are writing a story, consider adding a simile to describe a character, a scene or an object. Similes can be used to convey ideas as well as offer vivid descriptions. Which sample below paints a better picture?

It was a hot day!

The day was as hot as a firecracker on a chili pepper!

Get it? 

Okay, now it's your turn! In the comment box, write your best simile. It can be about yourself, the weather outside, Mrs. Sol, autumn, your pet, or something else you'd like to describe.

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Bookworms Unite!

Hey students!

This week, we are going to share our favorite books. When you reply, please remember to type the complete title and author, so other students can find a copy of the book. I will use all of the recommendations in this post to create a new Bookworm list on the page to the right.

What book or books would you recommend to someone your age?

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Trick or Yummy Treat

I love this time of year! Halloween decorations are my favorite. Decorations you can eat? Even better! If you are having a Halloween party at school or at home, these spooky treats will WOW your ghosts and goblins...

 Come on now! These treats are to die for! Who would not want to eat a Marshmallow Zombie? This creative idea came from Meaghan at The Decorated Cookie.

We are definitely making Monster Mash Popcorn Mix this year! I found this fun recipe In Katrina's Kitchen. So easy to make and very Halloweenie. The creepy mix-in possibilities are endless!

These Shrunken Apple Heads are from Our Best Bites. You may not want to eat them, but they would make a fun science experiment. Check out lots of tasty party treats on their site this month!

 

Also from Our Best Bites... Mummy Dogs! 

I could see making these little guys for an Indiana Jones party too!

Cut crescent roll dough into thin strips and wrap around hot dogs. Bake according to crescent package directions and use ketchup or mustard for eyes. I cut my hot dogs in half to make them bite-sized.

These Peanut Butter Spider Cookies are from the Betty Crocker website. The spiders are made out of Rolo candies, m&ms and black string licorice. These would be great on cupcakes too! 

 Ahhh... Nutter Butters. Dip them in white chocolate to make ghosts or dip them in melted green candy wafers for goblin feet. For this recipe, visit Family Fun!

 My son requested a Halloween-themed birthday party... in June! We hauled the decorations up from the basement, found favors at Oriental Trading, and took advantage of the "Over the Hill" tableware at the party store. We even went trick-or-treating around the neighborhood (yes, the neighbors were in on it). 

Instead of a cake, we ate Graveyard Dessert...

Fill a cup 3/4 full with chocolate pudding. Top with crushed Oreos and gummy worms. I used Pepperidge Farm Milano cookies for the tombstones with RIP written in frosting. 100% creepy!

Trick or Treat!