Monday, April 30, 2018

10 Things To Know About Honors Language Arts

Courtney Pack

1. Don't Procrastinate! If you do you end up getting a really bad grade on that assignment. 

2. Turn in everything on time. When you turn stuff in late Mrs. Robins takes points away.

3. Keep up on your reading so that you aren't speed reading the day a book is due.

4. Don't talk while Mrs. Robins is talking. No matter how quietly you are talking she knows that you are!

5. Do your writing contests because they are fun and you can win stuff.

6. Always be positive and be willing to help people.   

7. Get contests and blog posts done BEFORE they are due so that you are not doing them last minute.                                                                                            

8. Always listen to Mrs. Robins so that you can do everything right.                    

9. Keep your grade up. 

10. Always have fun because this is a really fun class.


10 Things To Know About This Class

This class is not hard and Mrs. Robins is an awesome teacher. She makes this class enjoyable, so have fun but don't be lazy so you can actually enjoy it. Here are ten tips to help you.

1. Get your work in on time! There are usually about two things per month you have to do as homework in this class: blog post, and writing contest, so don't be a slacker and just get it done.

2. READ! If you're in this class, you probably like reading so it shouldn't be that big of a problem to read. Just in case you don't read a lot though, if you don't read you can't get into the iRead 40 club which will include a party at the end of the year that will be a blast. You'll be sorry you missed it if you don't get your reading done.

3. Don't procrastinate: procrastination will be a huge problem for you if you do it because then you'll get behind in blog posts, writing contests, reading, and the extra assignments you'll have to do. This will NOT keep you in this class, you could get bumped down in your grades low enough that you could be taken out. Not fun.

4. Go to school! Just think, if you're not in school to learn what Mrs. Robins is teaching, you'll fall behind. With every other class you're missing you'll be swamped with all the work so you wouldn't be able to get a lot done. Also when you are at school, turn your cell phone off! Especially in this class because Mrs. Robins WILL answer it for you. Good luck..😉

5. Have fun! This class is full of fun activities and things to do that you shouldn't be bored and you shouldn't worry too much. Just relax and do what you need to and you'll be fine.

6. Communicate. You need to be able to communicate with other people to do well in this class. If you think you've done something and it's not on your grades you need to tell Mrs. Robins so she can fix it.

7. Be creative! You have a lot of chances to use your creativity in this class so you should use it when you get the chance.

8. Do extra credit! When you don't have the grade you need or want there are extra credit assignments that you can do. You should take them and get the points you need.

9. Participate in class! If you don't participate and do the activities, Mrs. Robins won't know if you actually understand what she is teaching and it won't help you or her.

10. Ask questions! When you have a question or don't understand something, you can just ask one of your classmates or someone at your table. If you still don't understand you can ask Mrs. Robins and she will help you.


By. Daisy J.

Saturday, April 28, 2018

10 things you HAVE to do to get a good grade in Mrs. Robins class By: Courtney Derrick
To all the new kids reading this, you are so lucky to have Mrs. Robins as your new Language Arts teacher! She is the most kind hearted person ever, and will make sure you get everything she teaches. However, if you want to do good in her class, you have to follow these rules.
1: DO NOT PROCRASTINATE! (I know you are going to hear this a lot, but procrastination is a very stupid idea. I procrastinated a lot this year and it was very hard for me to catch up. So put down the phone and get your work done! This is a very good tip for writing contests and blog posts.)
2: Read, Read, READ! (Reading is a very good idea to do at home because you get robins rewards a lot if you read at home. You also get into the I read 40 club and it's super fun!)
3: Get robins rewards! (There are many ways you can get robins rewards. Luckily for you, Mrs. Robins is a great teacher so she hands them out a lot! There are very fun prizes you can win by getting robins rewards)
4: Don't have a bad attitude. (Mrs. Robins is a very cheerful and nice person. She will do anything for you, so be happy when you're around her and you'll do better. Trust me, it helps.)
5: Stay organized. (You have a binder for a reason! Use it!)
6: Use your time wisely! (Mrs. Robins gives you plenty of time to do your assignments, you just have to use all your time wisely and don't talk.)
7: Listen with your eyes, your ears, and your body. (Okay were about to get back into 1st grade when the teacher told you to listen with your whole body, but it really helps in her class, and every class! When you truly listen with your ears you can understand what she's saying. Listening with your eyes means that you are watching what she is doing and making sure you get it. Listening with your body means that you are truly into it and not laying you head on your desk or anything like that.)
8: If needed, take notes! (Taking notes is a spectacular idea, especially if you don't get the subject. It will help you with studying, and overall make you preform better.)
9: Ask Mrs. Robins for help. (Mrs. Robins is the nicest person ever! If you need help, you can just ask her! She will help you in the nicest way possible!)
10: Participate in class. (Participating in the class will help Mrs. Robins know that you are really listening, and also help you get better at the subject!)


Friday, April 20, 2018

LAST ONE: DUE MAY 18TH

LAST BLOG POST! DUE May 18, 2018

Can I just say that I'm going to miss you guys? It's been a fantastic year and I'm so proud of each of you.

As your final blog post, I want you to write a Top 10 List of what they need to know to do to succeed in Honors Language Arts/what you liked about the class. No negativity please, I'll give you an anonymous survey where you can pour your heart out.

Think back to last August when you were a brand spankin' new 7th grader, what do you know now that you wish you knew then? Keep it to 10 items, and yes, (always) feel free to have fun with it!
I'm excited to see what you write:)

Peace out, you guys are the BEST!

Monday, April 2, 2018

St. Patrick's Day

       St Patrick's Day is one of the most popular holidays in America.  It's the one day of the year where we get to pinch someone if they aren't wearing green!  And usually that is the only thing we think about when St. Patrick's Day is on our minds, but really it is a lot more than that!  The reason we celebrate St. Patrick's Day, is because of the death of St. Patrick.  St. Patrick is the patron saint and national apostle of Ireland.  According to the website "The History of Saint Patrick's Day" it states, "Patrick was instrumental in bringing the Roman Catholic beliefs to Ireland and in subsequent years, Saint Patrick’s Day became a day to commemorate Catholicism in Ireland".  So next time you here about St. Patrick's Day, think about what it really means, not just the fun traditions.

-Addie Platt
                                                                     St. Patrick's Day!!! -Ellie Bethers
     Why do we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day?  Saint Patrick's Day is a international holiday to celebrate Irish culture.  It is usually celebrated on or around March 17.  It particularly remembers St. Patrick, who ministered Christianity in Ireland during the fifth century.  According to the site, History of Saint Patrick's Day, it states that St. Patrick was the patron saint of Ireland.  He was known for converting Ireland to the religion of Christianity.  Surprisingly enough, St. Patrick was not actually Irish.  Saint Patrick died on March 17, which is why we celebrate Saint Patrick's Day on that particular day.  Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration to remember St. Patrick and all that he did for their country.  Saint Patrick's Day has been called many different names, such as Feast of Saint Patrick and The day of the Festival of Patrick.  Even though it has many different names and purposes, all in all, you want to be wearing green on Saint Patrick's Day!
History of St. Patricks Day

             Saint Patrick is internationally known as the saint of Ireland. From the time you were born you have celebrated Saint Patricks Day. You dress up in green and say, "Everybody's Irish on Saint Patrick's Day." Most people don't know the true history behind Saint Patrick, and only think of Saint Patrick's Day as a day for fun. Even historians have trouble uncovering the truth about Saint Patrick. Patrick's early years are also a mystery to us. However, we do know that when he was about sixteen he was kidnapped and sold as a slave in Ireland. There he became a shepherd. Being a slave was a hard, grueling life, and that was when Saint Patrick turned to God for comfort. 

The story of St Patrick - Irish Folk Tours


-Brandon Gough

St. Patrick's Day By Averi Cobb

Saint Patrick's Day
By- Averi Cobb

Is Saint Patrick's Day really just a day to pinch people over the color green? Even thought pinching someone if they are not wearing green is fun but there is a lot more to the story. Saint Patrick is who the Irish holiday is focused on, but he was not even Irish. In the article "Saint Patrick's Day Fast Facts" it stated: ...born in Britain...at the age of sixteen he was brought to Ireland as a slave."  After six years he finally escaped. Later Saint Patrick returned to Ireland and became a priest. He wanted to Christianize the Irish people. He was successful, when he died on the 17th of March the Irish made it a holiday to commemorate him. One of the symbols of St. Patrick's Day is the shamrock, this clover like plant has 3 leafs and was a tool Saint Patrick used to help convert the Irish people. It symbolized the Holy Trinity and how they are 'united' like how the plant is united by one stem. Saint Patrick's Day has a lot more meaning than green and pinching.

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