June Writing Topics
June 1- In third grade I will....
June 2- Free choice
June 3- A perfect summer day would be...
June 4- Where I would most like to visit in the entire world...
June 8- My review of second grade.
June 9- What do you know about insects?
June 10- Free choice
June 11- What games would you like to play at the class picnic?
June 15-August 31 (No homework).
Spelling choice- for Mr. Cole's class, when it comes up on the
homework chart includes such things as:
1. three times each
2. ten sentences using spelling words
3. abc order
4. definitions
5. story using five of the words in the story
Journal Topics for April 2009
April 14- What did you do during spring break?
April 15- Free Write
April 16- Describe your favorite healthy and unhealthy snack.
April 20-Spelling Choice
April 21-Write five sentences. Underline the verbs in blue and the nouns in red.
April 22- Explain how to play your favorite outdoor game.
April 23-If you could have a picnic with anyone, who would it be and why?
April 27-How do you feel about the entire testing thing? Are you nervous or
excited?
April 28-30 No homework due to testing.
Writing Topics for March 2009
Wednesday, March 4- What did you think about the Willy Wonka production today?
Describe it.
Thursday, March 5- March is....
Monday, March 9- What is your favorite color? Write about something that is
that color.
Tuesday, March 10- March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb. What
do you think this means?
Wednesday, March 11- Describe your favorite sport, and why you like it so much.
Thursday, March 12-Free Choice
Monday, March 16- One day you went for a walk and met a Leprechaun who was
standing by a pot of gold. What happens next?
Tuesday, March 17- Which fairy tale do you like most,and why do you like it?
Wednesday, March 18- Free Choice
Thursday, March 19- You went on a safari to the deepest part of a tropical
jungle. What happens on this safari?
Monday, March 23- What did you like and not like at the Maryland Science
Center? Critique the field trip.
Tuesday, March 24- Spelling Choice
Wednesday, March 25- Describe how you take care of your favorite pet.
Thursday, March 26- You find a magic bottle with a genie in it. She/he grants
you three wishes. Describe those wishes.
Monday, March 30- Free Choice
Tuesday, March 31- You wake up one morning and you are your parents, and your
parents are you. What happens next?
Writing Topics for January 2009
Monday, Jan. 5- In 2009, I will....
Tuesday, Jan. 6- Winter Break was....
Wed. Jan. 7- Free Write
Thurs. Jan. 8- Spelling Choice
Mon. Jan. 12- All of a sudden the snowman...
Tues. Jan. 13- My favorite Jan Brett story is....
Wed. Jan. 14- The best book ever is....
Thurs. Jan. 15- Free Write
Mon. Jan. 19- No school and no homework
Tues. Jan. 20- Martin Luther King Jr....
Wed. Jan. 21- If I could go to any state in the U.S. I would go to.....
Thurs. Jan. 22- Free Write
Mon. Jan. 26- No school and no homework
Tues. Jan. 27- Free Choice
Wed. Jan. 28- If tomorrow were a snow day, I would...
Thurs. Jan. 29- Mrs. Carlyle teaches me about.....
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Writing Topics for the Week of December 15-19
Monday-spelling choice (see above)
Tuesday- Free choice
Wednesday- Over winter break I plan to.....
Thursday- My favorite holiday tradition is....
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Writing topics for the Week of December 1-11
Monday, December 1: December is....
Tuesday, December 2: Free Choice
Wednesday, December 3: Spelling Choice
Thursday, December 4: I shopped all day for....
Monday, December 8: When I grow up I want to...
Tuesday, December 9: Explain what the difference is between goods and services.
Wednesday, December 10: If you found a hundred dollars, what would you do?
Thursday, December 11: Free Choice
Writing Journal for November 17-November 24
Monday, November 17- Free Choice
Tuesday, November 18- Describe one of your best friends.
Wednesday, November 19- Write about the most exciting trip you've ever been on.
Thursday, November 20- If you could make rules for West Friendship, what rules
would you make?
Friday, November 21- No homework.
Monday, November 24- Write about Thanksgiving from the Turkey's perspective.
Tuesday, November 25- No homework.
Have a wonderful and meaningful Thanksgiving.
Writing Journal for November 5-14
Wednesday, November 5- Free Write
Thursday, November 6- November is....
Friday, November 7-No homework
Monday, November 10-What food would be part of a perfect Thanksgiving dinner?
Tuesday, November 11-I'm thankful for...
Wednesday, November 12- What would it be like to live in Pilgrim days?
Thursday, November 13-Spelling Choice (We are sending home more information on
this via Friday folder)
Friday, November 14- No homework
Writing Journal for October 27-October 31
Monday- Describe something you used to be afraid of but aren't any more.
Tuesday- Which do you enjoy reading more: fantasy or realistic fiction?
Explain why.
Wednesday- Free Choice
Thursday- Write a poem about Halloween or autumn
Friday_ Have a safe and fun weekend.
Writing Journal for the Week of October 20-24
Monday- Describe what you are going to be on Halloween.
Tuesday- Write about what you are good at.
Wednesday- Write about what you would like to be better at.
Thursday- Bats are.....
Friday- No homework.
Writing Journal for the Week of October 13-16
Monday- Use the following words in a story: creepy, dark, house, spooky.
Tuesday-Free choice
Wednesday- Maps are.....
Thursday- No homework
Friday- Schools are closed.
Writing Journal for the Week of October 6-10
Monday- My favorite season is__________
Tuesday-My favorite number is__________
Wednesday-Free choice
Thursday- Schools are closed.
Friday- No homework.
Writing Journal for the Week of September 22-26
Monday: If I went to the moon...
Tuesday: Free Write
Wednesday: If I could have any pet I would....
Thursday: Write about the field trip.
Friday: No homework.
Writing Journal for September 15-19
Monday: The author who I like is:
Tuesday: Free Write
Wednesday: My favorite specials class is:
Thursday: Did you know that apples...
Friday: No homework
Writing Journal Homework September 8-12, 2008
Monday- write about the best thing in second grade
Tuesday- My math teacher…
Wednesday-Free Write
Thursday- The leaves fell off the……
The writing journal will begin on Wednesday, September 3, in Mr. Cole's class.
Here are the assignments for this week:
Wed. Sept. 3: Free Write (Write on any topic that interests you).
Thurs. Sept. 4: This weekend I hope to.....
Fri. Sept. 5: No homework.
Each night try to write at least three sentences. You can do more! You may
also draw a picture to go with your writing.
