We have a major pencil shortage in our classroom.  If you can help with this, it is greatly appreciated.  

 The Historical speeches today were amazing!  I am so proud of the hard work, and I know they learned a lot.  There are a few students left to give their speeches tomorrow, and I know they will also be great! 

The final essay is due tomorrow.  I will copy the 3 paragraph format at the end of this post.  

They will also need to make a title page, have a picture to turn in by Wednesday, and show me their sources.   

Remember:  Each student needs $2.00 and a drink for our party Wednesday.  We will be exchanging Christmas socks!  Also, no school Thursday! 

****Special Note:  The class was given 20-40 minutes to write everyday, but I need to make mention of the fact that a few students did not always use this time to write.  We had some problems with some of them working on paper "projects" or playing in their desks.  If they come home tonight with hours worth of work, they may have been one of the ones who did not take advantage of class work time.  

Paragraph One: Describe the looks of the location.  

Paragraph Two:  Describe how the location was developed/founded.  Who was involved in its establishment or discovery.  Dates...

Paragraph Three: Describe why the location is famous.  What makes it interesting?  

1-2 sentence for a closing.