Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga is one of the hottest performers out today. She is very interesting to watch because you never know what she is going to do, or wear. Everything is a statement for Lady Gaga. She wears crazy clothes and fixes her hair in ways I never thought possible.

Lady Gaga's real name is Stephanie Germanotta. She grew up in New York City and attended Convent of the Sacred Heart. Her first performances were in the Lower East Side neighborhood of Manhattan. Lady Gaga is inspired by glam rock musicians such as David Bowie and Freddie Mercury. She is also a big fan of Madonna and Michael Jackson. One thing that sets her a part from others, is her fashion. She uses fashion as a source of inspiration for both her songwriting and performances. She is one of the most innovative pop culture stars of the 21st century.

Performers- present artistic word
Inspired- to be motivated by something
Musicians- music maker
Source- origin
Innovative- ground-breaking
pop culture – ideas and attitudes that reflect mainstream that influence everyday lives

The dance__________ were amazing, they did backflips.

My mom ________ me to become a teacher.

The concert has 10 ___________ perform.

The _________ of the story was not reliable and backfired on the news reporter because it was wrong.

The ipod was an ___________ idea that changed the way people listen to music.

Madonna is a famous _________________ figure that changed the music industry.

Grammar Point-

Can you find all of the pronouns in this paragraph? Write a paragraph with 3 proper nouns.

Long Island

I've lived on Long Island for 27 years. It's a great place to live because it's safe and there are lots of things to do.

Long Island is surrounded by water. On the southshore is the Atlantic Ocean and on the northshore is the Long Island Sound. The waves on the southshore can be very rough, whereas on the north-shore, the waves are calm and tranquil.

In addition to several beaches, there are lots of national, state, and town parks to visit. My favorite is Teddy Roosevelt's, our 21st President of the United States, house. His house is now a national park. On the property you are permitted to walk around the grounds, down to the sound, and even through his house! His house is definitely the coolest part! It looks exactly like Teddy left it. There are animal heads, tusks, and other cool items throughout the house. Teddy was a famous hunter, so that explains the way it was decorated.

Long Island has a lot to offer!

Did you know that Long Island is the longest and the largest island in the United States? It extends 118 miles!

Surrounded- the immediate environment around something
Tranquil- composed, free from commotion
Rough- not gentle
Permitted- allow something
Tusks- enlarged tooth
Famous- well-known and recognized by many people

extends- occupy distance or space

The city_______ for another mile in both directions

The bride and groom were _______ by their friends and family on their wedding day.

The elephant has enormous__________.

Only parents and grandparents were __________ into the nursery at the hospital.

The road was very __________ because of the potholes.

Kate Hudson is a _________ actress.

The ____________ sound of the ocean put me to sleep.

Grammar point:

When you list things in a sentence, you need a comma in between each.

For example: I love apples, pears, bananas, and strawberries.

Write 2 sentences and include a list. Use the example for help.

My Favorite Season

My favorite season is spring. Spring starts at the vernal equinox. This year spring started on March 20th, 2010. Spring is my favorite because I love to watch all of the trees and flowers bloom. My favorite spring flowers are tulips.

Everything seems to come alive during the spring. Even me! During the winter I like to stay indoors because I get cold easily. During spring the air temperature starts to rise and it gets warm, but not too warm like summer! During the spring I become very active. I take my dog for long walks through the park. I go on picnics with my friends. I have my family over for cookouts. I even go camping in the woods! Spring is such a great season, I am excited it is here!

Equinox- time of equal day and night
Bloom- flowering
Alive- full of life
Temperature- degree of heat
Active- busy
Camping- living outdoors in a tent while on a vacation

I go ________ very summer with my friends.

March 20th is the vernal_________________.

It is so hot today! What is the ____________?

My cousin is so ________, she has something planned for every night this week!

After I drink coffee, I feel _______.

The roses are in full ________.

Grammar Point- Conjunctions such as FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or,yet, so) need a comma after the word. For example:
I like the apples because they are healthy snacks, so I have one every day!

Create your own sentence using a FANBOY.

Happy Mother's Day!

Yesterday was Mother’s Day. It’s an annual holiday that recognizes mothers. In the United States, it is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.
This year, my siblings and I gather for dinner and dessert to celebrate our mother! It was the first time since Christmas that we were all together around the same table. My dad made filet mignon, mashed potatoes and corn! They were all of my mom’s favorite foods. Everything was delicious! For dessert, my sister, Kelly, made chocolate covered strawberries! They were yummy! However, my sister forgot to put the strawberries on waxed paper, and the chocolate stuck to the plate!
As always, my brother provided plenty of entertained with their silly jokes! It was memorable Mother’s Day!

Annual- happening once a year
Mother- female parent
Delicious - good to eat
Joke- funny story
Plenty- a large amount
Silly- foolish

Every year we have an ______ party to celebrate our achievements.
My ___________ has blue eyes, brown hair and is short, like me.
Kelly made the most ___________brownies I’ve ever had.
There was _________ of soda for each person to have two cups.
The comedian told a lot of funny ________.
We were making ______ faces for the pictures.

Grammar Point:
Nouns are often thought of as referring to persons, places, things, states, or qualities. Look for all the nouns in my passage.

Let's Bake a Cake

Let’s Bake a Cake!
You can make a cake any day of the week, not just for birthdays! Here are instructions.
First, you will need to gather the following ingredients:
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
Once you have gather everything, now we can start to mix it together!
First, preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease and flour a 9x9 inch pan. Second, in a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and butter. Third, beat in the eggs, one at a time. Next, stir in the vanilla. Then, combine flour and baking powder, add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Finally, stir in the milk until batter is smooth. When you are done, pour or spoon batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Stick a toothpick in the middle and if it comes out clean, the cake is done!

Gather- to collect
Preheat- heat before (cooking)
Cream- to combine ingredients
Combine- join or mix together
Stir- mix ingredients
Bake- cook found in an over

Can you help me _______ all of my clothes?
I need to cook the chicken, can you _______ the oven?
I live to _________strawberries and bananas with my cereal.
Did you ______ or fry this chicken?
Can you _______my chocolate milk? I still see syrup on the bottom.
My mom likes to ________sugar and milk for her coffee.


Grammar Point:
When you use the discourse markers: first, second, third, afterwords, next, later, sooner, then, finally, you NEED a comma.

Create your own paragraph offering instructions. Be sure to use the discourse markers above!

My Mom's Hair

Hi!


Today, I'm going to talk about the type of hair my mom has. She often claims, she doesn't have hair at all, but more like a bush! This is because my mom has a TON of hair. Her hair is also extremely thick and grows really fast. As a result, it requires her to have it cut every month, otherwise, she said it gets "out of control!" So, this means, my mom knows her hairdresser really well, in fact, they are great friends! Each time my mom pays her a visit, they give each other a hug and kiss on the cheek.


Sometimes, people tell me my mother and I have the same hair, but I disagree. Yes we both have straight brown hair, but, she has short hair, and I have long hair and to me, that means we have different hair! Do you think I'm right, just because we have different hair lengths, does that mean I don't have the same hair as my mom?


Look at the two pictures posted here, and tell me what you think. Do we have the same hair?

Vocab

Grow- becomes larger or longer

length- quality of being long

hairdresser- a female person that cuts hair

thick- dense

requires- make something necessary

visit-go to see somebody

I need to __________ my grandmother in the hospital

My hair is too long, I need to see my __________.

My teacher _________ all of her students to write in their blog.

The fog was so ___________ we couldn't see in front of us.

Everyone knows, flowers ________ in the spring!

The ____________ of a football field is 160 by 360 feet.

Grammar Point-

Adjectives are used to describe objects. There are many adjectives in this paragraph. Pick out two and write your own sentences describing your hair!

Happy Birthday!

Let's sing all together:

Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday dear Kevin!
Happy Birthday to you!

Today is my brother's birthday! He is 25 years old today! We are 18 months a part.
Kevin is very tall and extremely athletic. In college was a star player on his lacrosse team. During his tenure he scored 49 goals.

vocabulary
sing- make music with voice

birthday- an annual event that celebrates the birth of someone
college- a post-high school instituion in which students can perform an indepth study of any subject they wish to learn more about
tenure- the length of time spent doing something
team-a grouping of people forming one side in a sports competition

athletic- muscular and strong- plays sports well

I love to _______ the song, "Happy Birthday!"

Tomorrow, I turn 27 because it's my _______!

I studied spanish in _______.

During his__________ as president, he was able to accomplish many things.

My favorie sports ________ are the Giants.

Neil Armstrong is the most _________ person on the planet.

Grammar Point:

An adverb modifies another type of speech. It can indicate manner, time, place, cause, or degree and answer questions such as how, when, where and how much.
Example: Purposely
Write 5 sentences using adverbs.