Wednesday, March 7, 2012

How much do you weigh on other planets?

http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/weight/

Narrative by Mrs. Clark's Class

THE WINNER
The announcements began and I knew we were in for it.
The 8:00am morning bell rang in our ears. It was time to start an ordinary Wednesday. We all hustled into the classroom like football players charging the field. The projector displayed Schiff Fins TV loud and proud. Students quickly began to swarm Mrs. Clark like bees in a hive. “Sit down students, wait until after the announcements! She shouted.”  I could smell the fresh cologne of SteVonte sitting right next to me. He must have showered this time. The announcements began.
          After the pledge and moment of silence the Top Shark of the Sea, also known as MRS. BREWSTER, approached the screen.  She declared she had a special announcement. My heart pounded. What could this announcement be? Were we getting a pool at our school? Did the STAAR test get canceled? She glared into the video camera and grew real serious. I knew it was about to be something good.  The other students seemed as anxious as I was. What could it be? I felt like I was going to have a heart attack.  Then Mrs. Brewster began. “Schiff Sharks…the results are in…” I was biting my nails to the numb. “We have a top winner of the Box Tops.”  Oh my gosh! Could it be us? I pondered. I was determined not to get my hopes up. “The winner is…. MRs. Clark’s class!” The class erupted in a roar of applause. We jumped out of our seats like fireworks on the Fourth of July!
          This day I received a special gift. The gift of winning the box tops.  I felt as if I could do anything. I learned that if you keep you head on your shoulders set a goal for yourself, you can achieve anything!

Expository by Mrs. Clark's Class

Field Trips
School field trips are an important part to a successful school year.  They give us an opportunity to bond with our classmates, let parents join in on the fun, and best of all ride that big yellow bus! Zoo, parks, fire stations are all options for field trips. But the one that I could not go without taking my class to see is The Alamo.
          Let history come to life! The Alamo is the best place for a school field trip because it would give my class a glimpse of real life history. Fourth grade studied the Texas Revolution. If we went to the Alamo we could view a movie to help us better understand the battle. The Alamo also has actual weapons used in the war.  Imagine being able to take my classmates to see the weapons we have read about.  Also, there are things from the warriors of the Texas Revolution. I can see Brigid now so excited just to see the vest of Davy Crocket.  The Alamo would also offer us the opportunity to see the monument for our selves.  We have seen pictures but to be there in real life is amazing. My family went to the Alamo this last summer. As soon as we walked onto the battle field it took my breath away. To read about it is one thing but to see it with your own eyes is priceless.  The Alamo is the best place to go on a field trip to give my classmates the experience of Texas history.
          The zoo is a blast, don’t get me wrong. I love a good time at the pool. But the one that tops the cake is the Alamo. It is a part of who I am today.