First name your favorite sports person.  Next, give THREE facts about this person and write one question you would like to ask this person.

To find the information, go to GOOGLE Search and type in your sports figure's first and last name.  Then click COMMENTS below this section and write the necessary information from the directions listed above.  Only put your first name and last name initial in the comment area.  It is not necessary to leave an e-mail address.

To find the information, go to GOOGLE Search and type in your author's first and last name.  Then click COMMENTS below this section and write the name of your author and tell when and where he/she was born.  Also give the title of your favorite book and two other books the author has written. 

Only put your first name and last name initial in the comment area.  It is not necessary to leave an e-mail address.

To find out, click this link:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Presidents_of_the_United_States_by_date_of_birth

Give the name of the president and his actual birth date (month, day and year). Also tell about an interesting fact or an historical event that happened during his presidency.  To find that information, click this link:  http://www.vernonkids.com/cedarmountain/presidents/presidentcards.htm

Gather your materials, click COMMENTS below this section, and write in your own words: when this person was born, what he is famous for, and anything else of interest about your person. Please write you answer in a paragraph with complete sentences.

You need to gather information about a famous African American.  Please ask your teacher for a name to research.  To find this information, go to GOOGLE Search and type in the name of your person.  Gather your materials, click COMMENTS below this section, and write in your own words: when this person was born, what he/she is famous for, and anything else of interest about your person.

Remember, only put your first name and last name initial in the comment area.  It is not necessary to leave an e-mail address.

To find out go to GOOGLE Search and type in Famous People and the month and day you were born. (Example: Famous People September 13)  Then click COMMENTS below this section and write about what happened and the actual date and year it happened.  Here is an example:

Roald Dahl was born on September 13, 1916.  He is a famous children's author.  Two of his books are James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Only put your first name and last name initial in the comment area.  It is not necessary to leave an e-mail address.

What famous historical event happened on your birthday? 

To find out go to GOOGLE Search and type in American History and the month and day you were born. (Example: American history June 1)  Then click COMMENTS below this section and write about what happened and the actual date and year it happened.  Here is an example:

On June 1,1792, Kentucky becomes the 15th state of the United States.

Only put your first name and last name initial in the comment area.  It is not necessary to leave an e-mail address.

The 2009-2010 school year has begun.  You made it and are in fourth grade.  What would you like to share about yourself in school?

Please pick one of the sentences below and complete the thought.  Click the word COMMENTS below this paragraph, fill in your first name and last initial, and write the completed sentence in the large box.

1. My favorite school subject is ________ because _________

2. The subject I have the most trouble with in school is _____ because ____

3. I would like to learn more about _____ this year because _____

4. If I could change one thing about school, I'd change ____ because _____

5. My behavior in school is _______ because _____

 I Would Like to Hear From You

     Congratulations!  You have reached my podcast site.  If you're here, I know you received my letter and read all about my summer.  What have you been doing on your summer vacation? Please tell me about something you have done or will do this summer.      

     To do this, click the word “COMMENTS” below this paragraph.  Type in your first name and last initial only in the first rectangle.  It is not necessary to give an e-mail or web address. Type in your paragraph in the big box. After you check your spelling, click “Submit Comment”. 

     Once I get your paragraph, I will put it on this site for other students in your class to read.  Good luck.  I am anxious to hear from you.

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What present banished liquor and wine from the White House?

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Who was the president that was born in New Jersey?

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Who was the first President to get impeached?

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Who was an actor before becoming President of the United States?

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Who was the first president to have a Christmas tree in the White House?

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Who was the first president to visit all 50 states?

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Who was the first Roman Catholic president?

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Who was a ferryboat operator and a lawyer before becoming President?

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