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.

Writing Prompts

1) Write about a job you would like to have when you grow-up. Explain what the job is and why you want to do it.

2) Write about one invention that is important to your life. Describe the object and what makes it important.

3) Write about your favorite activity. Explain what makes it fun.

4) Write about a food that you would choose for a special occasion. Describe the food you would choose and explain why you would choose it.

Lego Competition by Joey

Lego Competition

         I had been in a Lego competition all day and it all came down to this, I was going head to head with some German kid who thinks he’s better than me.

          The walls where 20 feet high, and there where 2 tables on each side of the light blue room. There was 1 table in the middle and 2 referees watching us to make sure we don’t cheat. The only thing I could smell was the sweat pouring off me like I was a water hose. I was working on the one and only Joey Lego masterpiece. The plastic Lego bricks in my hand and a table to put them on where the only things I could let my hands wonder on to as the huge clock only had 12 seconds left on it as I was going as fast as I possibly could and my arms felt like they where about to break. I was racing like a NASCAR to finish in time as the clock slowly ran out. I had to get all the pieces together to win. I put the last piece on and beep the buzzer goes off and the referees tell us to drop the bricks in our hands and wait I didn’t have any bricks left but nether did he. We where finally done as I brought out my 3 feet tall model of the statue of liberty. I don’t mean to brag but it was so good I felt like I was a professional Lego builder. But when he brought his out it was full scale 4 feet tall model of the holiday inn resort I was so scared I almost peed my pants in public. The judges came out and I was as scared as a little ant next to a human. But when I finally opened my eyes I saw that the judges where stuck to my project like glue on paper it was the best time of my life. Then they said the “final decision has been made our new finalist is Joseph cotie”. Then they brought the massive trophy to me as I saw the German kids face get as red as an apple.

             That night me my mom my dad and my little brother all went out to a fancy dinner and celebrated my victory at the Lego competition.

Ready, Set, GO!

Ready, Set, GO!

If you were to stop an old man walking down the street, his answer for how he lived to be his age would not be sitting around watching the TV. To live a healthy lifestyle begins at a young age. Whether hopping around your backyard, playing a game of chase at recess, or just enjoying the great outdoor, exercise is the key ingredient to a life supply of healthiness.

            Tie those shoe laces and get off the couch. Exercise is the most important part of living a healthy life. Running, jumping, swimming laps in a pool all get your heart pumping and your adrenaline rushing.  You don’t even have to be sprinting; just a good pace will lead you down the road to success.  Calories are in everything we eat.  Maybe I might enjoy that extra bag of candy or order some French fries instead of apples, if you step outside with a water bottle attached to your hip and music in your ears you can hit the pavement like a bank robber running from the cops in a high speed chase.  It doesn’t matter where you’re at you can always add a little exercise.  Stairs instead of elevators will add months to your life. Or playing a hearty game of basketball instead of DSI basketball will add days to your life. When I’m bored with nothing to do, I never hesitate to stop outside and feel the wind in my hair as I race around the neighborhood. My dog, Gino, is always ready for a good exercise.  So whether you taking the stairs, running a marathon, or just participating in a game of volleyball, exercise will add decades to your life and leave you feeling pretty darn good!

            So to sum it up, get up and go! Exercise is all you need to live old like the man walking down the street.

“Choosing a Healthy Snack”

Sam Andrade – Final Draft

            There are many ways to stay healthy like keeping your self clean, exercising everyday, getting enough sleep, or, for the most part, eating healthy.

            “Huhh… huhh… huhh…”I panted as I tiredly passed through the doorway. I was sweating from head to toe because I biked all the way from school.  I was so hungry that I wanted to steal everything in the refrigerator. Suddenly, I heard a loud noise that sounded like my stomach grumbling. I tossed my backpack and my bike in the garage, and I dashed to the kitchen and searched everywhere for food like Sherlock Holmes looking for fingerprints. Finally, I found three tubes of Pringles sitting in the corner. It was my favorite snack because it was crunchy and salty. I ripped open a tube and started munching some of the chips. My mouth was as dry as a desert and it needed a liquid to wash it down. I opened the fridge and spotted a can of soda. I was just about to jug it all down, but at the corner of my eye, something fascinating interested me, something I also like but not as much as Pringles. It was a challenging dilemma. I glimpsed upon a bowl full of green grapes and two cheese sticks ready to be eaten. I moved closer and I can almost hear them say to me, “Eat me!” in a squeaky voice. I grabbed the bowl and the cheese. I looked intently at the food in my hands like a scientist staring at their experiment, then jerked my head to the Pringles can. I was just about to forget about all of that, but I realized that the grapes and cheese were nutritious and good for my body. I set the bowl down on the counter and slammed the cap on the Pringles can. I had my grapes and cheese, but something just didn’t complete the picture. My drink! I turned to get my Coke but I noticed a humongous   bottle of clear water. I held both of the drinks tightly in my hand. The Coke felt as heavy as a ton of boulders. This was not a good sign. I pushed the Coke in its correct position on the refrigerator shelf. I know that the water was healthier for my body. Finally, I twisted off the cap of the water bottle. The goodness of the water regenerated my energy. I happily munched on a cheese stick which tasted good and creamy in my mouth. The grapes were juicy and fresh. A jubilant smile crossed my face. I knew I was enjoying a healthy afternoon snack.

            I’m glad that I made the right choice to help my body grow and stay strong. It was a difficult choice but it was worth it!

Expository Paper...See the process.

Narrative...See the process!

Down, Set, Hutt!

Down, Set, Hutt!

By: Samuel Andrade

          Every Sunday, my family watches football together. After watching all those games, I have learned to like football.

          Playing football is a great way to have exercise.  When you’re running to the end-zone, throwing the ball to another teammate, or kicking for a field goal, you don’t stop moving. When you’re running from here to there, it is your mission to run as fast as you can and zoom past other opponents. While you’re waiting to throw the ball, you have to dodge people trying to take you down like a predator catching his/her prey. Then you bend your arm and let go. When you’re kicking, you swing your leg back and then you punt it all the way to the field goal.  Football is a good sport to help build muscles and have a strong body. When I’m outside jogging up and down the street with my ball between my hands, my legs are pumping, and sweat is dripping down my face, I already know that I’ve done a good part of exercising. When it comes to playing football, I exercise more than I usually do to give me what I’ve always wanted, a strong and healthy body. Playing football is a nonstop way for exercising.

Football includes working together. Teamwork is something important that you need while you’re playing football. It’s impossible to run for a pass or score a touchdown without a team. There are many things you can’t do without friends in football. When I’m playing by myself, the only things I get to do are throwing the ball in the air and then chasing it. With someone there to play with me, I have more fun. When my friends and I work together, we build a bond or a friendship. It’s so boring just to play by yourself. You always need someone there to play too.

          Playing football is something I like to do if I want to exercise or work together. For now, I can’t stop touching the ball.

S- Yellow

E- Blue

M- Green

C- Gray

Library Lounge by Ella

A sea of books and shelves of magazines can only be at one place the library. It fills my heart with joy. When I close my eyes I think about my favorite place and the library is my top pick. I am like a banker the library is my bank books are as valuable as money.

          Here, there, and everywhere. Books are all over the place, but that does not mean that it’s hard to find the book I want. If I want a non-fiction book I go to the non-fiction section. The fantasy books are labeled a-z for easy access. If I need to find a long lost book I go to the computers and look it up. I don’t have to go thru random isles searching for a perfect book. Signs guide me through the building. Without them the library would be a maze. Wherever I look I see signs that say graphic novels on the left and mysteries on the right. There are even signs for computers and games. Colorful stickers sit on the end of the books so a 5^th grader won’t take a junie b. Jones book an a 1^st grader won’t take a dictionary. When I was 3 and went to the library for the first time I was shocked at how amazing every thing was organized. All I had to do was blink and the book I wanted was there. Finding a book is a breeze in the library.

          I will never forget all the times I have gone to the library. I can have fun by playing on the computer or by checking out books.

The Ice Cream Shop

Vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, all of those flavors I can try with just a simple trip to the ice cream shop.  The gigantic room filled with mouth watering poster and jaw dropping flavors is like a buffet because without a doubt I can try every single flavor that I want.

There’s always so many flavors that I can chose from but if I can’t make up my mind I can always go and get the sample spoon.  There, I can try all of the flavors in the world!  No matter what I can always rush in and dig into the sweet sensation of  cherry or caramel without paying a cent.  The very first time I went to the ice cream shop was when I had the worst craving for ice cream.  My mind was completely  stuck on ice cream and that’s when I step into the huge room filled with it.  My mouth watered as I grabbed the sample spoon and started to dig in.  Ever since than I thank the person who created free samples at ice cream shops.

My favorite place to be is not the arcade or an amusement park but it is the ice cream shop!

By: SteVonte’

Another Expository Paper...Written together by Mrs. Clark's Class

Home of the Fighting Texas Aggies

Whoop! A sea of endless Maroon and people shouting  “howdy” is no other than the great Aggie Land. When I close my eyes and think of one place that has changed my life, College Station, home to the Fighting Texas Aggies, comes to mind.

            Down! Set! Hut! The best part about Aggie Land is Kyle Field. When you enter the stadium on game day, instantly you feel at home. People will stand in lines to get their cokes, hot dogs, and prepare for kick off. The stadium is a roar of laughter and hollering fans cheering on their team. You can feel the spirit as soon as you enter the gates. At every Aggie Football game the fans can be found standing on their feel screaming, “Gig em Aggies!” I remember my very first football game. It was my freshman year of college. I thought I had died and gone to heaven. After I found my seat, or should I say bench there is no sitting at Aggie games, my heart dropped.

            Whether to attend a game of the Fighting Texas Aggies, be welcomed by all the friendly residents or hear the core band play, Aggie Land is truly my special place. When I’m lost, sad, or just plain bored, I know I can load up my car and head to College Station for a good time.

Narrative VS. Expository

NARRATIVE: (A moment with that person.)

Write about a person that is important to you!

Trash Day!

I hurry and drop it into the container. Three bags full this week. I pinch my nose in disgust. Luckily it was coming today.
I stormed down to the end of my driveway with the cans trailing behind me. The truck was creeping around the corner, sure to stop at each house. It was only yards away. I felt relieved that I remembered early this morning that it was Tuesday, trash day. The bucket with my neighbors’ trash clanged together as the load dumped into the truck. Men were hanging on to the back by only a large bar. This gave them quick access to grab the cans. 
At each stop they pounced off with an immense amount of energy. They’re like the energizer bunny that keeps going….and going… This simple occasion happens twice a week. While it seems routine and normal to me….I ask myself what if? My mind drifts off to a world without garbage men. A world where my car would be forced to stay parked in the driveway for the trash would take over. I imagine the streets with empty soda cans, old food from yesterday’s dinner, dirty diapers, old furniture, and more cluttering the boulevards.  The putrid smell would be unruly interfering with life’s everyday events. It would be a life of chaos. I snap back to reality as the last can of my trash is lifted into the truck. 
While my family and friends are an important part of my life, it is the everyday people that make the world go round. I am thankful for garbage men for keep my planet clean.  When I stop and reflect, I quickly realize the importance of their career. 

Expository: (Explaining Who and Why)

Write about a person that is important to you. Describe who and why they are important!

A Trash Man! Can’t Live Without Em’!

Trash is unavoidable. It is everywhere you turn. I eat lunch, I have trash. I go grocery shopping, I have trash. I do my homework, I have trash. A world without a trash man is a world of chaos, disgust, and clutter.

          A clean planet is a happy planet. A trash man matters to me like milk to a baby. He keeps the planet clean. Twice a week the trash man comes to pick up my trash. He delivers it to one landfill. It isn’t scattered around or left where animals can get it. When the trash is picked up, my neighborhood is left smelling fresh and clean, like a clean load of laundry. Each week, I step outside with the trash trailing behind me. I think about a world without a trash man. It would be a world of mush covering the highways, slim in the grass, and bacteria everywhere. Trash would take over. Thank goodness I have a trash man.

          Organization is very important to me. Without a trash man, my house would be in ruins. Cooking dinner would mean throwing empty cans into my living room or old meat containers out into the backyard. Having a trash man keeps my house together. He allows me to put everything into a white bag. This bag is then placed into a large plastic container. Those few days a week I push the container out to the curb, and it waits to be carried off to its next destination, the landfill. My world with a trash man is a world of peace and harmony. It keeps my house clean and free of clutter.

          Whether it means keeping a tidy house, clean planet, or a fresh fragrant home, a trash man is important for many reasons. When I picture someone who affects my life in a positive way, I think of the trash man. He keeps my world in check.