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ELA Hour 3, 7

Contents Page:

1. 100 Word Stories
2. Humor Story #1
3. Humor Story #2
4. Strange But True Facts
5. Technology Article
6. Summer Options
7. Health Article, The Flu
8. Recipe on how to make cookies!
9. What one should know for 8th grade…
10. Photo

100 Word Stories

Story #1(Goodbye.):

I waited anxiously. Minutes ticked by. “Where are you,” I thought to myself, waiting for my friend to meet me
for the last time, before I had to leave to a foreign country forever. My dad had gotten a job in a foreign country and
my friend promised that she would be there to meet me. I was approaching the flight when I heard a faint sound of
rushed footsteps behind me. I turned around and saw my friend running towards me. “ The boarding time is about to
end,” said the flight attendant. I was about to argue, but my mom gave a stern look. ‘ Goodbye,” I whispered to
myself and stepped into the plane.

Story #2( Disatisfaction):

Exam papers with our results were being handed out. I waited anxiously. I had studied extra hard for this
exam, and expected an ‘A+’ on my paper. A paper was put face down on my table. I flipped it nervously and looked
at the score: 100/100. A wide grin had spread from ear to ear across my face. I was on cloud nine for a moment but
saw something odd. It was not my exam paper, and didn’t belong to me. I wasn’t satisfied for long, and all of that
happiness had turned to deep sorrow.

Humor Stories

Humor Story #1(The Sunday School):

The Sunday School lesson for first graders was on the plan of salvation. The teacher asked,“ If I sold my

house and my car, and gave all of the money to the church, would I go to heaven?’’

“No!” the children answered.

“If I cleaned the church every day, will I go to heaven?”

Again, the answer was no.

“Well,” she continued,

“Then how can I go to heaven?” Sources: inspire21.com

One boy confidently answered, “You gotta be dead!”

Humor Stories

Humor Story #2(White Hair):

One girl asked her mom why she had a few strands of white hair. Her mom replied, “Well,
every time that you do something wrong and make me unhappy, one of my hair turns
white.”

The girl thought for awhile and said, “ Momma, how come all of grandma’s hair are
white?”

Weird But True Facts

1. The first microwave was almost as tall as a refrigerator!
2. Before toothpaste was invented, people cleaned their teeth with charcoal.
3. Dragonflies can see in all directions at once!
4. A caterpillar has more muscles than a human.
5. Some ants make themselves explode when attacked.
6. An 11 year old girl named the dwarf planet Pluto.
7. The planet Venus spins backwards.
8. Days are longer than years on the planet Mercury.
9. Blue whales are bigger than dinosaurs!
10. Some people can suffer from a psychological disorder called ‘Boanthropy’ that makes them believe they are a

cow.
11. Snails have 1400 teeth, and can kill you!
12. Sunsets on Mars are blue.
13. Dead people can get goosebumps!
14. The heart of a blue whale is so big that a human can swim through its arteries!
15. An average human will eat 8 spiders in their lifetime
Source: nationalgeographic.com

Technology Article New Advancements in Technology
Source: popularmechanics.com

Technology is a branch of knowledge that deals with creation and the use of technical means, and their interrelation
with life, society, and environment. Technology can take form in many ways. Google Home is an example of one of
the most recent technologies since the beginning of 2017. Voice-activated artificial intelligence, wireless charging,
and digitized note-taking provides just a hint of what is to come. More than anything, as tech evolves this year, the
main benefit will be that life becomes a bit easier. Toyota Concept-i is another major technology that has been
introduced in 2017.Toyota doesn't believe the future of the car is only about teaching vehicles to drive for us. While
the Concept-i vehicle shown at CES would be capable of driving autonomously, its biggest draw is the artificial
intelligence that powers it. Toyota claims the car will be able to learn more about the drivers' preferences and needs
over time, such as suggesting destinations after a driver chats with the vehicle's virtual assistant, called "Yui." Lastly,
we have the virtual reality glasses, which have been spoken about in 2016, but only released around 2017. Consisting
of a structure that allows you to see in 3D, these glasses are a worldwide popular, with mixed opinions from various
customers. Many companies have been trying to make successful VR glasses, but the Oculus Rift has received the
most positive feedback so far. Upcoming technologies includes Google Glasses, Google’s self driving cars, and Leap
Motion.

Summer Options

Summer Adventures!
Every student loves their summer break; they go overseas, hang out with their friends, go to movies or read books.
Summer breaks are 3 months long, and we will always have a list of hobbies to involve in during the summer, but it is
guaranteed that we will get bored halfway through the break. Here are a few summer options to consider for the upcoming
break to kill the boredom.
1. Silver Tree Visual Arts Institute Summer Camps
This offers high quality art camps, welcoming children of ages 4 to 16, from June 10 to August 8, taking place in Olathe. The
camps are from Mondays to Thursdays, for 2½ hours per day( choose from either mornings from 9:30 to 12:00, or afternoons
from 1:00 to 3:30). This also offers classes in metals, painting, and drawing(ages 12 to 16).
2. Music House Summer Camps
This event consists of week long music camps for students of ages between 6 and 17, from June 10 to August 2. You can join
a band, put on a show, create awesome videos, try a new instrument, or even make your own song! Whether you're a beginner
or a seasoned professional, you’re sure to learn a whole lot about thinking independently.
3. Kansas Starbase
This is a really cool camp for kids of grades 4 to 7. The Robotics Academy uses Lego robotics kits, and it is guaranteed that
you will have a great time there. Kids can even build and launch rockets in Rocketry Academy, or peek into the future at
Space Exploration Academy!
Check out our website at kcadventures.com or give us a call for more information. See you!

Medical News (The common flu)
A common issue students face in their daily lives includes battling the very common

flu. Also called influenza, this is a viral infection that has impacts ranging from mild to severe. It
can be very contagious(spread easily), and can be prevented with the use of vaccines. Its
symptoms include fever, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion, runny nose, headaches, and
fatigue. Each person may have different symptoms, according to their lifestyles and daily
habits.Young children, older adults, pregnant women, and people with weak immune systems
are at high risk of getting this infection.

This infection can be spread through airborne respiratory droplets, by touching
contaminated surfaces, or unhygienic habitual practices. Seasonal flu is caused by the attack of
viruses to your immune system. It usually requires 3 to 7 days or more, to recover fully from the
infection. Seasonal flu is caused mostly in the winter. Due to the extensive time that we spend
indoors and the short days, our bodies' Vitamin D production decreases in the winter. This
decrease could leave us more susceptible to the flu for a few months and act as a ‘seasonal
stimulus’ for flu infection.

There are many ways in which you could avoid the flu. Using a hand sanitizer
frequently when outdoors, and developing hygienic habits like washing your hands, and
covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough are great preventions to defend yourself from
the quick- spreading viral infection. Getting annual vaccinations that work against the flu also
aids in the prevention. Always remember, that ‘prevention is better than cure’!

Sources:
Mayoclinic.org
Cdc.gov

Recipe: How to make chocolate chip cookies!

Why choose chocolate chip cookies?
With the soft yet crunchy texture it gives, chocolate chip cookies are easy to bake and
require simple ingredients. They are a delight to people of various ages, and you will have a
wonderful time baking these soft and sweet cookies. Considered a worldwide snack, these
cookies are a great food item to start off with for beginners. All you need is eight
ingredients, and you are ready to start off!

Ingredients needed: chocolate chips(any amount), 1 stick of unsalted butter, ¾ cup of brown sugar, ¾ cup sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of
vanilla extract, 2 ¼ cups of all purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of salt.

Directions:
1. Preheat the oven to 375 ℉, and melt the butter partially in a small saucepan.
2. Then, whisk the sugars, eggs, butter and vanilla in a large bowl until it has a smooth consistency. Also, whisk the flour, baking
soda and salt in another bowl.
3. Next, stir the dry and wet ingredients together, making sure that you don’t overmix it. Add in the chocolate chips too.
4. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Add some oil or flour to your hands, and roll the balls of cookie dough. Place the
balls of dough about 2 inches away from each other.
5. Place it in the oven, baking it until golden brown. Take the tray out from the oven after 15 min

Source: foodnetwork.com

Writer’s Choice

What one should know for 8th grade
The transition from 7th grade to 8th grade may seem frightening, or even stressful; New subjects, new teachers, and new topics. With all
of these new things to cope and adapt to, it is understandable for you to stress out. Here are a few tips and advices to cope with your new
school year.
Tip #1: Knowing the 8th grade curriculum. 8th grade is a year of highly visible progress in reading, writing, and language arts( speech
and debate). You will learn how to master complex writing skills with proper grammar, develop excellent vocabulary, and read with
fluency. Mastering the basics of these topics will aid you in your new school year.
Tip #2: Review what you had learnt the previous year as you will be solving questions based on the basis of that topic. By
understanding the basic structures of each topic you had learnt last year, you will be able to use those skills to solve complex problems.
Tip #3: This grade year also has a visible math skill development. You will learn to apply ratio proportions, and percentages accurately,
understand and apply algebraic principles, solve geometry questions, and apply data and statistics to everyday situations.
Tip #4: Visit the library and pick some books to read. Reading helps to avoid your brain from being lazy, therefore you will have a fresh
and new start with your school year.

With these tips, you will be prepared for 8th grade, and it is guaranteed that you will have a lot of fun in 8th grade, with new
opportunities and experiences. Have fun!

Photo

The Fall, Autumn

This photo symbolizes the climate and setting of fall. The elegant colors displayed from
trees, clear blue skies, and chilly wind symbolizes the warm autumn season. Also, the
yellow color of the leaves display the warm and cheerful mood of fall. On the whole, I
chose this picture as I love the vibrant colors of leaves during fall.