Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, April 13, 2009
The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
Score: 6.71 The War of the Worlds by H. G. Wells
SCIENCE FICTION / FUTURISTC
Summary Coming Soon!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
The Inheritance Quiz
Hi Everybody,
I made a quiz about the book The Inheritance. Please check it out and tell me what you think.
As I said above it is about the book, not the movie. I don't want you to get confused.
I made a quiz about the book The Inheritance. Please check it out and tell me what you think.
As I said above it is about the book, not the movie. I don't want you to get confused.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Edith & James Percy
Hey everybody!
I thought this was the cutest thing and I wanted to share it with you.
We have a pair of ducks that are visiting our pool daily now. I'm hoping that they have a nest or something in our back yard. A couple of days ago my mom saw some big birds fly into the pool. I stood up and looked and found a male pecking at a female. Well, I didn't like that, but then my mom and I saw that it was two males fighting and one was standing on the female. It looked like she was going to drown. (Don't worry this story has a happy ending.) Then one of the males backed away as the other male stood up in the water and flapped his wings. He then went over the the female and they both got out of the water. The male who had lost got out of the water to, but on the opposite end.
The pair of ducks looked sooooooooo cute together and the story reminded us of The Inheritance, so we named the female Edith (Edee for short) and the male...can you guess...James Percy (J.P. for short). Of course we won't see the other male duck again...his pride was too hurt. But we named him anyway. I'm sure you can guess...Lord Arlington.
Just like in the book they live happily ever after. And I'm hoping that in the spring we'll have a bunch of little duckies.
PS: If you are wondering about the kitties...they are very happy about it all.
They love watching them. I don't know what they are thinking when they are watching the happy couple, but they are having fun. Even now Tyler is asleep and the birds are still in the pool. I guess they've decided to accept the Edee and J.P. as part of the family.
I thought this was the cutest thing and I wanted to share it with you.
We have a pair of ducks that are visiting our pool daily now. I'm hoping that they have a nest or something in our back yard. A couple of days ago my mom saw some big birds fly into the pool. I stood up and looked and found a male pecking at a female. Well, I didn't like that, but then my mom and I saw that it was two males fighting and one was standing on the female. It looked like she was going to drown. (Don't worry this story has a happy ending.) Then one of the males backed away as the other male stood up in the water and flapped his wings. He then went over the the female and they both got out of the water. The male who had lost got out of the water to, but on the opposite end.
The pair of ducks looked sooooooooo cute together and the story reminded us of The Inheritance, so we named the female Edith (Edee for short) and the male...can you guess...James Percy (J.P. for short). Of course we won't see the other male duck again...his pride was too hurt. But we named him anyway. I'm sure you can guess...Lord Arlington.
Just like in the book they live happily ever after. And I'm hoping that in the spring we'll have a bunch of little duckies.
PS: If you are wondering about the kitties...they are very happy about it all.
They love watching them. I don't know what they are thinking when they are watching the happy couple, but they are having fun. Even now Tyler is asleep and the birds are still in the pool. I guess they've decided to accept the Edee and J.P. as part of the family.
Monday, February 9, 2009
The Inheritance by Louisa May Alcott
Score: 9.22The Inheritance by Louisa May Alcott
HISTORICAL ROMANCE
Summary Coming Soon!
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Golden Goblet Quiz
Hi Everyone,I just created a quiz on Fun Trivia.com. It is about the book: The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw. She was the same author of our favorite Mara, Daughter of the Nile. I know some of you said that you read The Golden Goblet too.
Please take the quiz and I hope you enjoy!
If you have any other ideas for quizzes please leave a comment.
Let me know how you like this one.
Love,
Tiffani-Joi
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Monday, December 8, 2008
Box Hill Picnic
We decided on a Box Hill Picnic (based on the novel Emma), instead of the annual Christmas Tea. Dressing up was optional. We prayed for great weather to be outside and we were blessed.
Hannah, Sierra, Celia, Maddy, Sarah, Carrie & Tiffani-Joi
Bill of Fare:
Turkey Pie
Broccoli Cheese Quiche
Roasted Mushroom Quiche
Tomatoes & Cucumbers
Rolls & Butter
Pomegranates, Tangerines & Apples
Cinnamon Butter Pound Cake
Cream Puffs
After enjoying a leisurely lunch and fun conversation, we played The Storyteller game and the Tile Game. We ran out time! We'll have to play the Tile Game again at the January meeting!
While waiting to be picked up we played piano and squeezed in a little more time together!
Tiffani and Hannah play a duet called French Carol.
Tyler and Wiggles LOVE when Katie and Emily come to pick up their sister, Sarah, because they always get some loving!
Emily (in orange) & Wiggles ====>
Katie (in pink) with Tyler
Hannah, Sierra, Celia, Maddy, Sarah, Carrie & Tiffani-Joi
Bill of Fare:
Turkey Pie
Broccoli Cheese Quiche
Roasted Mushroom Quiche
Tomatoes & Cucumbers
Rolls & Butter
Pomegranates, Tangerines & Apples
Cinnamon Butter Pound Cake
Cream Puffs
After enjoying a leisurely lunch and fun conversation, we played The Storyteller game and the Tile Game. We ran out time! We'll have to play the Tile Game again at the January meeting!
While waiting to be picked up we played piano and squeezed in a little more time together!
Tiffani and Hannah play a duet called French Carol.
Tyler and Wiggles LOVE when Katie and Emily come to pick up their sister, Sarah, because they always get some loving!
Emily (in orange) & Wiggles ====>
Katie (in pink) with Tyler
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
November 2008 Meeting
Happiness is time spent with a friend and looking foward to sharing time with them again.- Lee Wilkinson
A laugh is a smile that bursts.
~Mary H. Waldrip
Associate yourself with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for 'tis better to be alone than in bad company. - George Washington (1732 - 1799)
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Very Creative Writing!
I received this in my email Inbox today. Read it and notice the diction, detail, imagery, syntax, and tone!* * * * *
Sad passing.....Please join me in remembering a great icon of the entertainment community. The Pillsbury Doughboy died yesterday of a yeast infection and trauma complications from repeated pokes in the belly. He was 71.
Doughboy was buried in a lightly greased coffin. Dozens of celebrities turned out to pay their respects, including Mrs. Butterworth, Hungry Jack, the California Raisins, Betty Crocker, the Hostess Twinkies, and Captain Crunch. The grave site was piled high with flours.
Aunt Jemima delivered the eulogy and lovingly described Doughboy as a man who never knew how much he was kneaded. Doughboy rose quickly in show business, but his later life was filled with turnovers. He was not considered a very smart cookie, wasting much of his dough on half-baked schemes. Despite being a little flaky at times, he still was a crusty old man and was considered a positive roll model for millions.
Doughboy is survived by his wife Play Dough, three children: John Dough, Jane Dough and Dosey Dough, plus they had one in the oven. He is also survived by his elderly father, Pop Tart.
The funeral was held at 3:50 for about 20 minutes.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Mara, Daughter of the Nile
9.64
Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
HISTORICAL FICTION
Take a Quiz!
Summary Coming Soon!
Mara, Daughter of the Nile by Eloise Jarvis McGraw
HISTORICAL FICTION
Take a Quiz!
Summary Coming Soon!
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Writers Workshop III
ACTION:
1. Now that you've brainstormed why we write, start making a list of what people write. Think genres and forms and products. Look around your world and write down the places that you see the written word. (I possess a list of 200+ different items. I have a prize for anyone who comes up with an idea that's not on the list!)
2. Listen to and Read the words to the following song written by Carole King ~ You've Got a Friend
When you're down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
Chorus:
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
(Chorus)
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
(Chorus)
1. Now that you've brainstormed why we write, start making a list of what people write. Think genres and forms and products. Look around your world and write down the places that you see the written word. (I possess a list of 200+ different items. I have a prize for anyone who comes up with an idea that's not on the list!)
2. Listen to and Read the words to the following song written by Carole King ~ You've Got a Friend
When you're down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
Chorus:
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
(Chorus)
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
When people can be so cold
They'll hurt you, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
(Chorus)
After listening & reading...create one of the following...
a. A list of Friendship character qualities & how each quality looks
b. An essay on Friendship
c. A scene of a play displaying Friendship
d. A Friendship greeting card
e. List a few book characters you'd like to have for Friends & why
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
New Blog Feature: Writing Tip of the Day
Read a new Writing Tip each time you visit Chalk Talkrs! (Found in the margin to the right of the posts.)
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Writers Workshop II
ACTION:
1. Print a copy of the Writing/Literary/Publishing Terms (attachment via email) and place them in your WW binder under Tab #3 (Style, Terms & Techniques).
2. Under Tab #4 (Forms of Writing), start making a list titled "Why We Write" ~ bullet format is fine. You may expound on each reason, if you like. Think about all the reasons you write throughout the day, month, year and write them down. Why do others write? Why is writing important to us personally, our families, our community and our world? Take a couple days and think of all the reasons you can on your own first and then ask your parents, siblings, friends (not in B&W Club), and others.
Bless your day!
1. Print a copy of the Writing/Literary/Publishing Terms (attachment via email) and place them in your WW binder under Tab #3 (Style, Terms & Techniques).
2. Under Tab #4 (Forms of Writing), start making a list titled "Why We Write" ~ bullet format is fine. You may expound on each reason, if you like. Think about all the reasons you write throughout the day, month, year and write them down. Why do others write? Why is writing important to us personally, our families, our community and our world? Take a couple days and think of all the reasons you can on your own first and then ask your parents, siblings, friends (not in B&W Club), and others.
Bless your day!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Writers Workshop I
ACTION:
1. Please prepare a 3-ring binder that you will bring to the Writing Workshop each month.
2. Your binder should start out with 8 tabs and we may add more as we go along. Place about 5 sheets of lined notebook paper after tabs 1-6.
Tab labels should read:
1. Grammar & Mechanics
2. Vocabulary & Word Choice
3. Style, Terms & Techniques
4. Forms of Writing
5. Tools of Learning
6. Checklists
7. Drafts
8. Final Exhibits
3. Place a paper in front of the first tab. Write down topic ideas that come to you and other AHAs about writing on this paper, so you don't forget them.
4. Subscribe to the Grammar Newsletter (link found in the email that was sent to you today). This is a weekly newsletter, I believe. The "TIP of the Week" is always at the very top of the newsletter. Please make sure you understand each tip and write it on a paper that is filed under your Grammar & Mechanics tab. You may read the rest of the newsletter if you'd like, but it is not required.
1. Please prepare a 3-ring binder that you will bring to the Writing Workshop each month.
2. Your binder should start out with 8 tabs and we may add more as we go along. Place about 5 sheets of lined notebook paper after tabs 1-6.
Tab labels should read:
1. Grammar & Mechanics
2. Vocabulary & Word Choice
3. Style, Terms & Techniques
4. Forms of Writing
5. Tools of Learning
6. Checklists
7. Drafts
8. Final Exhibits
3. Place a paper in front of the first tab. Write down topic ideas that come to you and other AHAs about writing on this paper, so you don't forget them.
4. Subscribe to the Grammar Newsletter (link found in the email that was sent to you today). This is a weekly newsletter, I believe. The "TIP of the Week" is always at the very top of the newsletter. Please make sure you understand each tip and write it on a paper that is filed under your Grammar & Mechanics tab. You may read the rest of the newsletter if you'd like, but it is not required.
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Summer Reading
Leave a comment and let your fellow Club Members know what you're reading this summer!
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Writers Workshop Beginning This Fall
Well, we took a year off writing in 2007-2008 and many of you missed it! We have some incredible writers in this group...poems, songs, short stories, and several of you are working on novels.
In the fall of 2008, a Writers Workshop will be conducted after the regular Book Colloquium & Social time. Watch for more details on this Blog and in your Email Inbox.
Have a wonderful summer!
In the fall of 2008, a Writers Workshop will be conducted after the regular Book Colloquium & Social time. Watch for more details on this Blog and in your Email Inbox.
Have a wonderful summer!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Book Ratings ~ Fall 2007 to Spring 2008
We rated the books we read this school year on a scale from 1 to 10...10 being the best!
9.13
The Hiding Place
by Corrie ten Boom
CHR/BIO
8.71*
The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
ADV
8.71*
The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
ADV
8.33
Pride & Prejudice
by Jane Austen
ROM
7.78
Treasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
ADV
7.00
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
ADV
1.33
The Pearl
by John Steinbeck
ADV
* Yes, these books tied.
ADV - Adventure
BIO - Biographical
CHR - Christian
HIS - Historical
ROM - Romance (as per Webster's 1828 Dictionary definition)
9.13
The Hiding Place
by Corrie ten Boom
CHR/BIO
8.71*
The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas
ADV
8.71*
The Hound of the Baskervilles
by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
ADV
8.33
Pride & Prejudice
by Jane Austen
ROM
7.78
Treasure Island
by Robert Louis Stevenson
ADV
7.00
Around the World in Eighty Days
by Jules Verne
ADV
1.33
The Pearl
by John Steinbeck
ADV
* Yes, these books tied.
ADV - Adventure
BIO - Biographical
CHR - Christian
HIS - Historical
ROM - Romance (as per Webster's 1828 Dictionary definition)
Monday, May 12, 2008
The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom
The Hiding Place is an exceptional book set in Holland during World War II. The author, Corrie ten Boom is a strong, God-fearing woman, who tells about how she survived during the War. Truly, a watchmaker and two daughters could never be more interesting, for they are in the middle of a secret underground operation to hide the sought-out Jews. Its special themes are loyalty, betrayal, and generosity of human nature.
As Corrie and her family hide Jews in their home in Switzerland they are soon confronted by the danger that lurks around every corner. The plot goes well, until one day a man comes and begs for help for his wife, who’s been arrested for hiding Jews. Corrie gives him the money he needs; but just a little bit later, the enemy is banging at the door, and now the family must survive the terrors of the camps.
As Corrie and her family hide Jews in their home in Switzerland they are soon confronted by the danger that lurks around every corner. The plot goes well, until one day a man comes and begs for help for his wife, who’s been arrested for hiding Jews. Corrie gives him the money he needs; but just a little bit later, the enemy is banging at the door, and now the family must survive the terrors of the camps.
During her long stay at concentration camps, Corrie suffered many trials and tribulations and even learned how to be thankful for fleas.
Written & submitted by: Sierra & Carrie
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