The Leather Blueprint!

  For Spelling today we were supposed to write a story with all of our spelling words in it. This is my story. (The underlined words are my spelling words).

The Leather Blueprint

            Once Upon a time I was being beaten for getting the wrong leather blueprint, but let's start at the beginning.  It was a beautiful day in the eastern states.  My mom made homemade bread. "Don't  approach my bread, your breath will ruin it!" she yelled.

              I then went to do my chores.  First, I glued a broken easel.  Then I went to reason with my siblings who were having a disagreement.  " She hurt my  feelings, " he groaned.  " Don't increase your fighting," I said.  "Go get a leather blueprint for our new flue," my mom yelled at me.  " Ok, " I said.

            I started on my journey.  I went over the Purple Peak to have a peek. When I got there, I boasted that I was getting a leather blueprint!   Needless to say, I walked into the store and bought the blueprint.  Then, I walked home and gave the blueprint to my mom.  "This is the wrong one!!!!!" she screamed! So that is why I am being beaten.

By Ella

Volcanoes

                                                                 Volcanoes

         Mt. St. Helens  is a volcano. The most famous eruption was in 1980. It was 33 years ago .  The ash was deposited to 11 different states and 57 people died.

       What is the Ring of Fire? Most volcanoes are around the Pacific  Ocean. The volcanoes  form a ring. It is called the Ring of Fire .

     Mont Pelee is  on the island of Martinque in the Atlantic Ocean. Mont Pelee  is a special kind of mountain. It is a volcano. The most famous eruption was in 1902. Two people survived. One guy was in an underground jail, and the other was a girl who knew where a cave was. They were both safe.

          Volcanoes cause destruction like, earthquakes , fast floods, mud slides , rock falls , and burns. They cause damage to people and houses and trees. Also, dust and ash can cause damage to the roofs and it can make it hard to breathe.  Good things that volcanoes do are the ash can have vitamins and minerals for the soil.
           Volcanoes are  fascinating and scary. They are interesting  to read and learn about.

By: Aaron

Deer Family

                         The Deer Family

            What  are  the  different  kinds  of   deer?  In  Europe,  there  are  roe  deer,  and fallow deer.  In North America there are white tail deer, black tail deer and mule deer. Also, there are moose and elk.  In the north there are caribou.

            Most  male  deer  are  called  bucks. Females are called does.  Moose,  elk  and  caribou  males  are  called  bulls.  Females   are  called cows, and babies are called calves.

            Male deer grow antlers every year.  They take four to five months to grow.  They fall off after six or seven months.  A moose's antlers can be eighty pounds! Having big, nice looking antlers may attract females. 

            Deer  are  amazing  animals.  They  are  neat  to  watch  and  fun  to  learn  about.

By: Ashton

Trumpeter Swans!

Trumpeter Swans

            Trumpeter Swans are the biggest type of swan.  Their beaks and feet are just black.  Adults can be up to 54-65 inches long.  Large males can be up to 71 inches long or even more.  Male Trumpeter Swans can weigh up to 26 pounds, and female trumpeter swans can be up to 21 pounds.  The Trumpeter Swans wing span can be up to 72 inches long (6 feet).  A male swan is called a cob.  A female swan is called a pen, and a baby swan is called a cygnet. 

            Trumpeter Swans get their name from the sound that they make.  Trumpeter Swans make a sound like a trumpet.  They usually trumpet when trying to attract a mate.

            Females usually lay their eggs in late April.  She could lay 3-12 eggs.  The eggs are usually 3 inches wide, and 5 inches long.  The eggs weigh about 11 oz.  It takes 32-37 days for the eggs to hatch.  The cygnets can swim two days after they hatch.

            Trumpeter swans usually live by water.  Their breeding habitats are large shallow ponds, undisturbed lakes, wetlands, and wide slow rivers.  Trumpeter Swans are mostly found in central North America.  In the winter they migrate to Southern Canada, The Red Rock Lakes area in Montana, northwest Washington, and sometimes as far as Texas, and southern California. 

            Trumpeter Swans eat things that are found near water.  Cygnets eat small fish, insects, fish eggs, small crustaceans, and plants.  Adults eat foliage, seeds, tubers, water lilies, and insects. 

            The Trumpeter Swan is a state endangered species, but it is not listed as endangered or threatened.  It is protected from hunting though.  Trumpeter Swans have many predators.  The predators for Trumpeter Swans eggs are Ravens, Raccoons, Wolverines, American Black Bears, Coyotes, Gray Wolves, and the River Otter.  The predators for young cygnets are the Snapping Turtle, California Gulls, the Great Horned Owl, and the American Mink.  Larger cygnets and adults are threatened by the Golden Eagle, Bobcats, Red Foxes, and Coyotes.

            Trumpeter Swans are very beautiful birds.  They are interesting, and fun to learn about! 

Sources Cited

Hoff, Mary.  The Wild World of Animals-Swans.  Creative Education.  Minnesota.                2006.

Trumpeter Swans.  Wikipedia.  Web.  April 9, 2013.  
Done By Ella

If All My Wishes Came True!!!

If All My Wishes Came True!

            If  all my wishes came true I would have powers.  I would have millions of dollars.  There would be no school on Fridays.  I would have a new house in Shelley, and have a vacation every month!

            I would wish our family could go on vacation every month.  We could go all over the world.  First, we would go to every state in the U.S.  Then, we would go to every country in the world.   I would love to go on vacation every month because I love spending time with family, and having fun. 

            I would wish for a new house in Shelley so we could see our dad more often.  We will have a bigger house.  We will have fruit trees, and we will have more land.  I want fruit trees because I love fruit.  I want more land so we will have room to play. 

            I want no school on Fridays because then we will have a three day weekend.  We would have Fridays to play, and Saturdays to clean.  We would make up for school on Fridays by doing the most important things on Thursday, and then skipping the rest. 

            I would wish for millions of dollars so I could go to college. I would be able to buy things that I want, and need.  Lastly, I would save the rest for when I have a family.

            I would also wish for powers.  I would want hair power so I could think of a hair-do and I would have it.  For example...Perfect curls that would last all day.  Also, I would want teleportation, so I could snap my fingers and I would be in the place I was thinking.  A place I would want to go, would be my Grandma's house.      

            If I had these things life would be much easier.  I would always be having fun, and I could see my Grandma more often.  :)

Done by: Ella

You Should Exercise!!!

You Should Exercise!!!

By: Ella Daniels

            Exercising can be fun.  People exercise every day, but it just doesn't seem like it.  Walking is exercise.  Dancing is exercise.  Swimming is exercise.  Roller skating and Ice Skating are exercise   The list goes on and on. 

            Why should you exercise?  Exercise makes you feel better.  It gives you more energy.  It makes you healthier, and helps you live longer.

            What happens if you don't exercise?  If you don't exercise you could gain weight.  You may not have good muscles. You could be weak, and you could get Heart Disease.

            If you don't exercise you could get Diabetes.  If Diabetes runs in your family you should make sure you stay healthy.  About 366 million people worldwide suffer from Diabetes. 

            You could also get Depression if you don't exercise.  Some ways exercise helps Depression are..... Exercise boosts feel-good chemicals.  Exercise encourages the brain to rewire its self in positive ways. Even just walking helps (from a science article online).   About 121 million people worldwide suffer from Depression.

            Some people suffer from loss of sleep. Exercise can help you relax. Just don't exercise right before bed, or you will have too much energy.  About 40 million people in the United States suffer from loss of sleep.

            Some  simple things you can do to stay healthy are ... park in the back of the parking lot, when you go to the store.  Clean the house.  Grow a garden.  Use a push lawn mower, and take the stairs, if you can.

            In conclusion you should exercise as much as you can.  You will feel better, and it will help you body.  Exercise is very important.  Stay Healthy!!!!!

Done by Ella