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Article posted December 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM GMT0 • Reads 736
The most important thing about my dog is that it is adorable. It loves to run like the wind. It likes to bark a lot at night like a wolf it does not let me sleep. It plays at the park with me all the time with his black soft bone. My dog is like a policeman because it takes care of me all the time when we go to give him a walk he barks when people come to say hi like he wants to eat them. Waffles likes to fetch when he runs his tongue his sticking out and slobber is coming out of his mouth as he is going to get the ball and giving it back to me. Waffles likes to chase ugly and evil cat with sharp niles it looked like he enjoyed chasing the ugly and evil cat with sharp niles. He is as white as the clouds because we now witch color clouds are. But the most important thing about my dog is that it is adorable.
Article posted December 17, 2009 at 10:24 PM GMT0 • Reads 736
My Cute Dog
Article posted January 5, 2010 at 09:32 PM GMT0 • Reads 108
My Cute Dog
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The most important thing about my cute dog is that it is adorable. Waffles eats meat like a shark when it eats a seal.Waffles likes to bark a lot at night like a wolf. Waffles plays at the park with me all the time with his soft black bone. Waffles is like a policeman because he takes care of me all the time when we go to give him a walk. Waffles likes to fetch when he runs his tongue is sticking out and slobber is coming out of his mouth. He gets the ball and gives it back to me. Waffles likes to chase an ugly and evil cats with sharp nails. Waffles is as white as the clouds. But the most important thing about my cute dog is that it is adorable.
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Article posted January 5, 2010 at 09:32 PM GMT0 • Reads 108
Gorillas
Article posted January 14, 2010 at 09:21 PM GMT0 • Reads 112
  The most important thing about gorillas is that they use sing language to talk like people. Gorillas make faces to show how they feel. Gorillas are very smart like people. Family members play tag,catch,and dress up with leaves. The silverback's job is to protect the troop. Gorillas eat leaves, stems, bark, fruit, flowers, and insects. Gorillas can walk with two legs like people. Gorillas live in the forest of Africa. Many gorillas have been killed by hunters. People are trying to save these apes. But the mos important thing about gorillas is that they use sing languages to talk to people.
Article posted January 14, 2010 at 09:21 PM GMT0 • Reads 112
Elephants
Article posted January 22, 2010 at 09:41 PM GMT0 • Reads 118
The most important thing about a elephants is that it is the largest land animal. Some of them live in Africa. They have big trunks. Some of them live in Asia. But the most important thing about elephants is that they are the largest land animal.The most important thing about elephants bodies is that they weigh as much as six cars. Their trunks have no bones. Elephants have the largest ears. They use their trunks to peel bark off of trees. Elephants can use their trunks like a snorkel. An African elephant and a Asia have very different ears from each other. But the most important thing about elephants bodies is that they weigh as much as six cars.The most important thing about elephants families is that they live in a groups of four to ten elephants. Bulls use their trunks to fight each other for a female. The baby elephants are called calves they are incredibly cute. The big elephants protect the baby elephants. But the most important thing about elephants families is that they live in groups of four to ten elephants. The most important thing about food and water is that elephants need water like people. Elephants are herbivores. Elephants eat grass ,leaves,bark,branches,fruit,flowers,and seeds. Elephants use mud to protect their skin from the sun and insects. Elephants sometimes take a dust shower. But the most important thing about food and water is that they need water like people.The most important thing about keeping elephants alive is that many people around the wold are trying to save the elephants. People kill elephants for their tusks. It is against the law to kill elephants. People use the tusks to make pieces of art. But the most important thing about keeping elephants alive is that many people around the wold are trying to save the elephants.
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Article posted January 22, 2010 at 09:41 PM GMT0 • Reads 118
Animals, Animals
Article posted January 22, 2010 at 09:42 PM GMT0 • Reads 107
The most important thing about animals is that an elk can swim well and run very fast. Giraffes have short horns on their heads. Elephants live in grasslands and forests. Snow leopards live in cold mountains. Camels can live for a long time without food or water. Foxes like to eat small animals. Zebras have white and black stripes. A great gray kangaroo uses its strong back legs to hop. A hippopotamus has almost no hair. But the most important thing about animals is that an elk can swim well and run very fast. Â
Article posted January 22, 2010 at 09:42 PM GMT0 • Reads 107
Black Rhinos
Article posted January 26, 2010 at 07:41 PM GMT0 • Reads 110
  The most important thing about rhinos is that rhinos have been killed for their horns. Black rhinos and white rhinos are different from their lip shape. Black rhinos and white rhinos are really gray. Rhinos have very good hearing. Rhinos like to eat at night. But the most important thing about rhinos is that rhinos have been killed for their horns.
Article posted January 26, 2010 at 07:41 PM GMT0 • Reads 110
Alligator snapping turtle
Article posted January 27, 2010 at 07:30 PM GMT0 • Reads 275
The most important thing about alligator snapping turtles is that a alligator snapping turtle can bite half of your finger off. An alligator snapping turtle spends most of their lives under water.A alligator snapping turtle can stay under water for 40 or 50 minutes without breathing. A alligator snapping turtle can live up to 50 or 100 years old. People kill alligator snapping turtles for their meat and shells. But the most important thing about alligator snapping turtle is that a alligator snapping turtle can bite half of your finger off. Â
Article posted January 27, 2010 at 07:30 PM GMT0 • Reads 275
Bottle nose Dolphins
Article posted January 28, 2010 at 07:37 PM GMT0 • Reads 125
The most important thing about bottle nose dolphin is that bottle nose dolphins can make 1,000 clicking noises per second. Bottle nose dolphins can do very good tricks. Bottle nose dolphins have a permanent friendly smiles. Bottle nose dolphins are very clever animals. Bottle nose dolphins can swim very good. But the most important thing about bottle nose dolphins is that bottle nose dolphins can make 1,000 clicking noises per second.
Article posted January 28, 2010 at 07:37 PM GMT0 • Reads 125
The Gray Wolf
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:52 PM GMT0 • Reads 130
The most important thing about wolfs is that they have wide feet to help them walk on top of snow. Wolfs use their ears, mouths, and their tail to communicate. Wolf live in groups of 5to9 wolfs. A wolfs bite is six times stronger than a humans. A mother wolf can have 6to8 pups. A baby wolf can weigh as much as a can of soup. The ranchers shot and trapped wolfs to prevent them from killing cattle and sheep. But the most important thing about wolfs is that they have wide feet to help them walk on top of snow.
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:52 PM GMT0 • Reads 130
Animal Eyes
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:54 PM GMT0 • Reads 132
The most important thing about animal eyes is that animal eyes can be small or large. Animals use their eyes to see like people. Some animal eyes can look strange. Spiders have eight eyes that look like little dots. Dragonflies have eyes that are made of tiny eyes. Owls can't move their eyes. A lizard's eyes can look in a different place at the same time. The left eye sees one thing the right eye sees another thing. But the most important thing about animal eyes is that animal eyes can be small or large. Â
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:54 PM GMT0 • Reads 132
The Gray Wolf
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:54 PM GMT0 • Reads 124
The most important thing about wolfs is that they have wide feet to help them walk on top of snow. Wolfs use their ears, mouths, and their tail to communicate. Wolf live in groups of 5to9 wolfs. A wolfs bite is six times stronger than a humans. A mother wolf can have 6to8 pups. A baby wolf can weigh as much as a can of soup. The ranchers shot and trapped wolfs to prevent them from killing cattle and sheep. But the most important thing about wolfs is that they have wide feet to help them walk on top of snow.
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:54 PM GMT0 • Reads 124
Ants
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:57 PM GMT0 • Reads 123
  The most important thing about ants is that ants have six legs. Ants are insects. The biggest ant is the size of a paper clip. The queen ant lays all the eggs. Ants can be different colors. Ants are strong for their size. Ants bodies have three parts. But the most important thing about ants is that ants have six legs.
Article posted February 5, 2010 at 11:57 PM GMT0 • Reads 123
Coral Reefs
Article posted February 16, 2010 at 07:36 PM GMT0 • Reads 116
  The wonderful thing about coral is that corals are made up of polyps. Many corals are named for what they look like. Corals like to live with plants called algae. Polyps open their tentacles at night to eat. Some corals like to sting. But the fantastic thing about coral is that corals are made up of polyps.
  The exciting thing about a busy home under water is that corals depend on the reefs for safety and food. A hole on the reef makes a good home for an eel. Thousands of fish live in reefs. Reefs are very good hiding places. Corals like to eat shrimp, lobster, crab, and starfish. But the fabulous thing about a busy home under water is that corals depend on reefs for safety and food.
  The most extraordinary thing about where corals live is that corals need healthy algae for food. Heavy waves can break reefs apart. Corals reefs can be damaged very easily. Corals need the right temperature of water. An atoll grows in the shape of a circle. But the most thrilling thing about where corals live is that corals need healthy algae for food.
  The most absorbing thing about danger to coral reefs is that if the coral dies the reef dies to. People cause damage to the a lot of corals. Corals can be damaged with oil and gas. If the coral does not eat it dies like people do. Bacteria can destroy reefs in weeks. But the most sad thing about danger to coral reefs is that if the coral dies the reef dies to.
  The outstanding thing about protecting the reefs is that the coral is really beautiful. Corals are very valuable. Corals are used for medicines. There is a law against killing the corals. We can help the corals by not throwing things in the ocean. But the most wild thing about protecting the reefs is that the corals are really beautiful.Â
Article posted February 16, 2010 at 07:36 PM GMT0 • Reads 116
Garrett Morgan And Traffic Signal
Article posted February 19, 2010 at 11:08 PM GMT0 • Reads 130
I disagree because in the book it said that Mr. Morgan's plan worked and also it was safe for people, cars, and horse buggies to go on streets and I disagree because he saw a car in the streets hit a horse and a buggy and he new the streets where not safe. I disagree because the lights told traffic when to stop and when to go. And I disagree because in the book it said he was a problem solver. That is way I disagree besides in the book it said he didn't waste his time he really did a very good thing for the people in the city. And he was making shire the people were safe  Â
Article posted February 19, 2010 at 11:08 PM GMT0 • Reads 130
The Legend Of Nessie
Article posted March 1, 2010 at 07:42 PM GMT0 • Reads 125
The legend of Nessie was a interesting book because it said that the monster looked like a horse with a very long neck. This book was exciting because people say that its so big that it can eat a boot in one bite. The funny thing about this story is that ones people thought that a seal was the monster. The mystery about the legend of Nessie is that no one nows if its real. The fantastic thing about the legend of Nessie is that they think it might be related to the plesiosaur, which lived millions of years ago. Â Â Â
Article posted March 1, 2010 at 07:42 PM GMT0 • Reads 125
Bunnicula Chapter 1-3
Article posted March 3, 2010 at 10:18 PM GMT0 • Reads 1279
Bunnicula
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In chapter 1 the Monroe family found a little bunny in a Dracula movie and they thought to bring him home with them. They named it Bunnicula because they fond him in the Dracola movie. They but him in the living room for the hole night.
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In chapter two Chester finds out that Bunnicula has fangs and a v-shape on his forehead. And it goes all the way to his back. It looked like a big cape. And that made Chester suspicious.
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In chapter 3 Harold is very bored because he has no one to play with. Chester and Bunnicula are sleeping and the two boys are at school. Chester is very suspicious about Bunnicula so he said that he is going to spy on Bunnicula all night and the first night he saw thing that were very suspicious. Bunnicula was out of his cage. Bunnicula was in the kitchen. Chester finds Bunnicula in the refrigerator. The in the morning the family comes down to eat. The father looked in the refrigerator. And he found a white tomato with two little teeth marks. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
Article posted March 3, 2010 at 10:18 PM GMT0 • Reads 1279
Bunnicula Chapter 4
Article posted March 9, 2010 at 07:48 PM GMT0 • Reads 129
Chapter 4
In Chapter 4 Toby was having a party in his room. Harold was their but Chester was not because Chester was waiting for Harold to come to the their meeting. But Harold was not their so he came late because he was eating cupcakes. So then Harold was taking his time to go. Then when he came Chester yelled at him. So Harold said that him and Toby where talking about a book Treasure Island. But then a little piece of cupcake fell down his mouth. Then Chester said†lets go read a book about vampires. So then they go to sit down and read. So then they where about done. Then Harold and Chester went to see Bunnicula's cage but he was not their. He was in the kitchen eating a zucchini. It was white like the white tomato.
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Article posted March 9, 2010 at 07:48 PM GMT0 • Reads 129
Pete
Article posted March 15, 2010 at 11:32 PM GMT0 • Reads 121
Pete is a 10 years old boy. Pete can be funny, nice, and a teaser. The most interesting thing Pete has done is getting in to a argument with his brother because he wants to carry Bennicula. But Toby wants to hold him to. So then they argue with each other agin because they want to name him. Toby wants to call him Dracula but his mom wants to name it Bun- Bun. So the mother made up Bunnicula. And that is how they made up Bunnicula. That is all I now about Pete right now.
Article posted March 15, 2010 at 11:32 PM GMT0 • Reads 121
* The Second Skype
Article posted March 26, 2010 at 08:09 PM GMT0 • Reads 121
Today we were skyping with a class in Brigantine, New Jersey. And my class and me saw a little girl that was 5 years old and she asked us questions. And when we were going to start talking their teacher had to go. Then the little girl asked us'' are you close to grand canyon. Then we got to asked questions to all the other kids. And we asked if they had an art teacher and they said'' yes we do. But are school doesn't. And some of the girls like Justin Bieber like me and my friend. And they are really far away from us. Also they like hot dogs, pizza, and sea food. When we were skyping they were at a art class. And we saw some paintings in the back. And one of the boys said that he likes to play soccer, football, ice hockey, and baseball. And one of the girl said that she likes to go shopping like me. I had A good time skyping with the class in Brigantine, New jersey and I hope we do it agin.
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Article posted March 26, 2010 at 08:09 PM GMT0 • Reads 121
My Paragraph about Bunnicula
Article posted April 22, 2010 at 06:10 PM GMT0 • Reads 155
The exciting thing that I thought was that like in the begging the Monroe family found a bunny in a Dracula movie. The Monroe family took the bunny home and they decided to keep it. The first night that Bunnicula the bunny slept in the house they found their was a white tomato in the kitchen.
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The important thing that I thought was that in chapter 4 Toby one of the boys was having like a little party in his room with Harold the dog. But Harold had to go to a meeting with Chester the cat. The meeting was about Bunnicula the bunny that they found in the Dracula movie.
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A funny thing that I thought was when Chester the cat was trying to tell the family that Bunnicula was a vampire by acting like one and putting a towel on his back. To make it look like he had a cape on. But the family thinks that he is cold and they but a sweater on him. With bees on it.
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I thuoght another funny thing was when Chester the cat buts garlic all over the whole house. And all over Bunnicula's cage. But in the morning Chester the cat had to take a shower because he smelled like garlic.
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The thread thing I thought that was funny was when Chester the cat try's to stab Bunnicula with a steak. But he had to stab him with a stake that is sharp. So then the Monroe family saw Chester the cat trying to stab Bunnicula the bunny. Then they where getting Chester away from Bunnicula. But then Chester remembered that vampires don't like water and try's to put some on him but it ended up on Harold.
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The last thing I thought that was funny was when Chester, Bunnicula, and Harold are going to the vet. The funny part was when Harold was weird because he mite get shots.
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Article posted April 22, 2010 at 06:10 PM GMT0 • Reads 155
My Animal Ark Pragraph
Article posted April 28, 2010 at 07:46 PM GMT0 • Reads 163
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Today we went to Animal Ark and we saw a lot of animals. We saw a coyote. Did you know that a coyote has long legs but a skinny body? It likes to eat rabbits, little animals, and likes to eats chicken for a snack. Have you ever seen a gray fox? Well I have when I went to my field trip to Animal Ark. The first fact is that they look cute when they are asleep. they like to climb trees. It likes to eat mice, insects, and berries. When we were done we went to eat at a park. But we didn't get to play in it. I had a good time at Animal Ark, I wish you were there. Â
Article posted April 28, 2010 at 07:46 PM GMT0 • Reads 163
My Photo Of A Arctic Fox
Article posted April 28, 2010 at 11:57 PM GMT0 • Reads 112
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My Mountain Lion Photo
Article posted April 29, 2010 at 08:20 PM GMT0 • Reads 168
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Article posted April 29, 2010 at 08:20 PM GMT0 • Reads 168
The Cool Mountain Lion
Article posted April 30, 2010 at 08:14 PM GMT0 • Reads 140
This photo is about a mountain lion. We took this photograph at Animal Ark. We were looking at it by a window and one of my friends took it and I think it is a good photograph. I chooses this photograph because I think that a mountain lion is cool, I like the color of its eyes, and I like its fur.
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Article posted April 30, 2010 at 08:14 PM GMT0 • Reads 140
Air Pressure
Article posted May 7, 2010 at 06:39 PM GMT0 • Reads 142
Christian grabbed the soda can and poured the can in the cold water. It crushed because the steam turned back to water. We put the soda can in cold water it cooled off. Now there was no air pressure pushing out. The air pressure that was pushing in pushed together and the soda can crushed.
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Article posted May 7, 2010 at 06:39 PM GMT0 • Reads 142
The Magic Paper Of Science
Article posted May 10, 2010 at 06:58 PM GMT0 • Reads 147
Observation( want I saw happen): First Mr. Crosby was trying to stan up the tissue paper. Then he turned a match on fire. Then he put the tissue paper on fire. It all burned then it lift up because there was a lot of heat in the air because it was really Light.Then Mr. Crosby grabbed it in his hand all cold and black.
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Article posted May 10, 2010 at 06:58 PM GMT0 • Reads 147
My High Hopes
Article posted May 27, 2010 at 10:09 PM GMT0 • Reads 279
I live in Sparks, Nevada, and my "High Hopes" for school include getting better at reading, getting better at spelling and getting better at writing.But my Highest Hope for school is to get better at soccer.
I live in Sparks, Nevada, and my "High Hopes" for our community include , to get more policeman, and more fireman.But my Highest Hope for our community is we need schools to learn.
My "High Hopes" for the world include to stop animal cruelty, to stop deforestation, and to stop all wars.But my Highest Hope for the world is that some people are homeless and we need to help them.
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Article posted May 27, 2010 at 10:09 PM GMT0 • Reads 279
Our Balloon Launch
Article posted May 27, 2010 at 10:39 PM GMT0 • Reads 142
We walked outside to see the scientist put air inside the balloon. Then people from the news came. People from the news paper where already there to take photographs of the balloon. All of the 4th graders came out a little after we did. Then Mr. Crosby And Mr. Taylor where taping the payloads. Then they attached all 7 payloads to the balloon. Sadly, it was time to let go of the balloon. Everybody started to count down 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0. We all said bye to the balloon when the scientist let go. Then we tried to look at the balloon as it went up. But the sun was shining right at us and it hurt are eyes. It was getting pretty high it looked like it was a little tiny balloon as it got higher and higher. This is how high our balloon went!
107,096 Feet
1,285,152 inches
35,698.667 yards
20.283333 miles
3,264, 286.1 centimeters
32,642.861 meters
32.642861 kilometers
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Article posted May 27, 2010 at 10:39 PM GMT0 • Reads 142
My Balloon Photo Essay
Article posted May 28, 2010 at 09:46 PM GMT0 • Reads 134
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Article posted May 28, 2010 at 09:46 PM GMT0 • Reads 134
The Giant Balloon on Its' First Adventure
Article posted June 4, 2010 at 10:04 PM GMT0 • Reads 135
  I was sitting in a shelf in a little, brown box waiting for months and months so someone would come and buy me. Then 20 days past until someone came to buy me. I could tell that I was getting picked up from the shelf because I felt I was moving. I was excited because I was going to leave on my first adventure. Then on the other hand I am kind of nervous because other balloons say that I am going to explode. I don't want to explode like the others.
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  It hurt when they dropped me at the front door. I could tell that the box was opening because I could see a little bit of sun shine. When the box was all open I noticed that I was in a classroom. I saw books, pencils, markers, crayons, and a lot more. Finally they took me out and I felt glad that I could stretch. Then I looked at myself and I was all wrinkled. Theylaid me on a table. It was really cold. I thought I was going to freeze.
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  Then they took me outside to launch me. Now they laid me on a big piece of plastic. On my right I saw instruments and on my left I saw more instruments. Now big giant feet are coming close to me. They put something inside the opening I have at the bottom of me. They begin to put air inside me. I felt that I was really expanding. It looked like I was bigger than Nevada. They put some tape on me. I could tell that at anytime they were going to let me go. But then they attached a payload on my string. I could see a lot of fluffy clouds. I can't wait to go but I am a little bit scared. I don't want to explode like the other balloons! Oooooh the wind is blowing me to the sides. I could tell that they were going to let me go anytime. They were counting down 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
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  YES!!!! They finally let me go! I am getting a little dizzy because I am moving all around the sky. The payloads are a little heavy. It's a lot colder up here than down there. I am a little more scared now because am up so high and I think that I am going to fall really hard. I feel like I am queen of the world. The people look like tiny ants. The lakes look like the size of my fingers. I can see a lot more dirt than what I expected there was on the world. My dream came true to see the whole world with my own two eyes. I got really high and expanded more. I look like a giant, enormous balloon. I can see the atmosphere. Oh no I am stretching more and more. I can't stop it. I can't take it anymore! I expanded all I could. It feels horrible! Help! Help someone, I don't want to explode! But then I started to think that I was made to do this. So then I tried to relax. Then when I least expected it, I exploded BOOOOOOM! I was going down really fast. Then when I was almost half way down the parachute opened, it scared me a little bit. Now I was going a little bit slower. Oh no am going to land on a big rock. Boom! It hurt my back a little.
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  2 hours passed until they finally came to pick me up. It took a long time to get back to the classroom. I can't wait to see the students faces when they see me like this.
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  The students began to poke me when I got to the classroom. I was right. They were all surprised that I expanded so much. Then they got all the instruments back and the photographs. They thought the photographs were really cool.
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Well now they throw me in the trash. Hey did I ever tell you my name? Well my name is Briana. This is the the end of my story and my adventure . BY!!!!!!!!
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Article posted June 4, 2010 at 10:04 PM GMT0 • Reads 135
My Favorite Field Trip Or Project
Article posted June 9, 2010 at 07:46 PM GMT0 • Reads 560
   Today Mr. Crosby Ask Us to if we could write About are favorite Field trip or Favorite project. Now I would like to shear it we everyone that reads this post. My favorite field trip was when we went to Animal Ark. The reason why it was me Favorite field trip was that I saw animals that I thought I was never going to see before in my live. I saw A Bear, Kit Fox, And A lot more. I hope you could go some time and you would agree with me.
  Like I told you Mr.Crosby Want the whole class to write about their favorite field trip or project. I already told you my Favorite field trip now I want to tell you my favorite project. My favorite project was the burning tissue paper. That was fun and it tote all of that hot air raises. I have Another post that tells you more about the burning tissue paper. There is video to so you could go and see it. P.S. By I hope you like this post
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Article posted June 9, 2010 at 07:46 PM GMT0 • Reads 560