Today my students had to answer the following questions about their families for chapter 3 here is my example!
Chapter 3- Crazy Cowen's
1.How your mom and dad meet: NHS... those are some romantic halls... I tell ya!
2.Where is your family from? How did they get to the US?- My kids have laughed at this all day...my mom has some Irish in her and my dad has some American Indian...that is all I know.
3.Do you have any interesting family members: Yes... Dee-the one who had the aneurysm. She tends to wear her fur coat with tennis shoes, walk to LMS with her Ranger Hat on (tag and all), She does not LIKE GIRLS, and she thinks our dogs are prettier than her grandchildren
4.How many immediate family members do you have? What are their names and how old are they? Mr. Cowen- 49 Mrs. Cowen- 49 Miss Cowen 24 Mr. Cowen 22 Neely 20 Reed 15
5.What is your favorite family tradition- my favorite family tradition is Christmas Eve. I love watching everyone opening gifts and I love my SANTA sack!
6.What is your culture and ethnic heritage: This one is hard for me because when I think of culture and heritage and my family...I think AMERICAN! All I can say is that we are a true American family who loves sports, family time, and food :)
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Autobiography Project in Ms. C's Class- Chapters 1 and 2
Chapter 1: About the Marvelous Ms. Cowen
1.Full Name: Jordan Bailey Cowen
2.Favorite Color: PURPLE
3.Favorite Subject: READING DUHHHH
4.Favorite Singer/Band: John Mayer, Chris Tomlin, and, Jason Aldean of course Lil Wayne (I like a little of it all)
5.Favorite Quote: this is the best i have right now..."Life 's a beach and I am just playing in the sand"
6.Favorite Hobby: Coaching Cheer, Shopping, Pedi's Mani's, TEXTING and READING!!!
7.Favorite Sport/sports team: Cheer of course/ Rangers, Cowboys and Mavs
8.Favorite thing to do on the weekends: hang out with my AMAZING group of friends, watch Neely play ball, and hang with my fam!
9.Favorite thing about 6th grade: I love reading out loud to my kiddos!!!!
10.Favorite BOOK: Well this year Sorta Like a Rockstar (it is a YA book, but I loooooveeed it)
Chapter 2:
Cowen's Timeline of important EVENTS
•Re write them in complete sentences and use descriptive words. They need to be in time order (chronological order)
1986- Jordan Cowen was born (with a slight cone head...sorry mom)
1988- Alex Cowen was born (he made up my nick name that my dad and papa still call me Juju)
1991- Neely Cowe was born (crazy nee... I love her to death and I can't imagine not having a sister)
1993- I started Kindergarten and I had the most amazing teacher Ms. Green. I cried when we had a sub. I still remember being in her class
1995- Ms. Mayberry made me sign the book 5 times in one day because I didn't write my name on my papers. I cried and was devastated. I believe that is why on the last day of school i threw up everywhere in her classroom
1995- My little brother Reeders was born. I thought he was my own child for a while :) he is awesome
1995- Dee had her aneurysm. Our lives were changed forever
1999- I was in the top ten in my 7th grade class at Lamar (the only time i have ever been in the top 10 of anything!!)
2001- I started Nimitz and was extremely scared
2003- I finally became a high school cheerleader... talk about good times, tears, and my laughs! My best friends dad died as well...our lives were changed again forever
2004- Momma diagnosed with Breast Cancer
2005- Graduated from NHS and went to Texas A&M
2007- Transferred to UNT and started studying sociology (best decision ever)
2009- Graduated with a degree from UNT, Started my first teaching job and fell in love and found my true passion
2010- Started teaching 6th grade reading and now I teach some of the most AMAZING 6th graders EVER... they are sweet! I also get to see my Momma everyday!
1.Full Name: Jordan Bailey Cowen
2.Favorite Color: PURPLE
3.Favorite Subject: READING DUHHHH
4.Favorite Singer/Band: John Mayer, Chris Tomlin, and, Jason Aldean of course Lil Wayne (I like a little of it all)
5.Favorite Quote: this is the best i have right now..."Life 's a beach and I am just playing in the sand"
6.Favorite Hobby: Coaching Cheer, Shopping, Pedi's Mani's, TEXTING and READING!!!
7.Favorite Sport/sports team: Cheer of course/ Rangers, Cowboys and Mavs
8.Favorite thing to do on the weekends: hang out with my AMAZING group of friends, watch Neely play ball, and hang with my fam!
9.Favorite thing about 6th grade: I love reading out loud to my kiddos!!!!
10.Favorite BOOK: Well this year Sorta Like a Rockstar (it is a YA book, but I loooooveeed it)
Chapter 2:
Cowen's Timeline of important EVENTS
•Re write them in complete sentences and use descriptive words. They need to be in time order (chronological order)
1986- Jordan Cowen was born (with a slight cone head...sorry mom)
1988- Alex Cowen was born (he made up my nick name that my dad and papa still call me Juju)
1991- Neely Cowe was born (crazy nee... I love her to death and I can't imagine not having a sister)
1993- I started Kindergarten and I had the most amazing teacher Ms. Green. I cried when we had a sub. I still remember being in her class
1995- Ms. Mayberry made me sign the book 5 times in one day because I didn't write my name on my papers. I cried and was devastated. I believe that is why on the last day of school i threw up everywhere in her classroom
1995- My little brother Reeders was born. I thought he was my own child for a while :) he is awesome
1995- Dee had her aneurysm. Our lives were changed forever
1999- I was in the top ten in my 7th grade class at Lamar (the only time i have ever been in the top 10 of anything!!)
2001- I started Nimitz and was extremely scared
2003- I finally became a high school cheerleader... talk about good times, tears, and my laughs! My best friends dad died as well...our lives were changed again forever
2004- Momma diagnosed with Breast Cancer
2005- Graduated from NHS and went to Texas A&M
2007- Transferred to UNT and started studying sociology (best decision ever)
2009- Graduated with a degree from UNT, Started my first teaching job and fell in love and found my true passion
2010- Started teaching 6th grade reading and now I teach some of the most AMAZING 6th graders EVER... they are sweet! I also get to see my Momma everyday!
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