Stupendous Seventh Graders!
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2017-2018 Seventh Graders
2016-2017 Seventh Graders
TV commercials for new breakfast cereals (using the public speaking skills of a
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
Movie Reviews: Sister Act and A Dog's Purpose:
Ellen J., Charlie R., Hassan A-K, Nora C., & Isaac H.
Our own versions of "Fantastic Beasts":
David C., Aidan D., Ben M., Sailor S., & Owen S.
Dialogue Stories: Students practiced using correct dialogue format on a story topic of their choosing.
Adam D., Colin G., Amanda M., & Hailey B.
2015-2016 Seventh Graders
"Casey at the Bat"
Public Speaking: Academy Awards for TV Cereal Commercials! And the winners are...
TV commercials for new breakfast cereals (using the public speaking skills of a
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
Fantastic Fiction Stories:
Brendan M. Mary Elizabeth L. Isabelle G.
Jacob M. Mickey M. Emily G.
Dialogue Stories: Students practiced using correct dialogue format on a story topic of their choosing.
Caroline C. Tommy B. ("Dr. Pepper vs. Pepsi") Andrew W.
Noel S.
Opinion Writing: Student movie reviews, complete with a field trip to NCG
We watched Sister Act in class and then traveled to NCG to see Pan.
Sabrina Y. Evan F. Maddie O.
Delightfully Descriptive Paragraphs
Madison K. Eleanor W.
Madison K. Eleanor W.
2014-2015 Seventh Graders
"Casey at the Bat"
Opinion Writing: Fantastic movie reviews on Sister Act and McFarland, USA
Margo Q. Noah J. Olivia H. Casey F.
Kion N. Gina M.
Public Speaking: Academy Awards for TV Cereal Commercials! And the winners are...
TV commercials for new breakfast cereals (using the public speaking skills of a
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
Fantastic Fiction Stories:
Lauren B. Hailee B. Adeline H.
Margo Q.
Charlie B.
Dialogue Stories: Students practiced using correct dialogue format on a story topic of their choosing.
Riley J. Eli M. Nathan W.
Karekin P. Emma S.
Delightfully Descriptive Paragraphs
Casey F. Maddy J. Rachel R. Thomas A.
2013-2014 Seventh Graders
Wild and crazy 7h!
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7g--Laughing already!
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"Casey at the Bat" videos created during our poetry unit:
Public Speaking: Academy Awards for TV Cereal Commercials! And the winners are...
7h winners: Funniest Commerical: "Fastball Flakes"; Most Convincing: "Rosie-o's"'; Most Creative/Best Effort: "Bacon-oo's"
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Rolling out the red carpet...
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7g winners: Funniest Commercial: "S'mores"; Most Convincing: "Wiggle Squiggles"; Most Creative/Best Effort: "Santa's Cookies"
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TV commercials for new breakfast cereals (using the public speaking skills of a
loud and clear voice, eye contact, posture, hand gestures, facial expressions, and voice inflection):
Fabulous Fiction Stories
Ryan G.
Andrew H. Joe H.
Claudia S. Colin D.
Claudia S. Colin D.
Dynamic Dialogue Stories
Alysia D. Evie C.
Ty H. Johanna A.
Cara H. Natalie H.
Cara H. Natalie H.
Cam M. Jimmy R.
Colossally Creative Descriptive Projects (menus, brochures, and catalogs)
Tino O.
Colin C.
Patrick L.
Delightfully Descriptive Paragraphs
Alec B. Jason B. Abby K. Sophie M.
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2012-2013 Seventh Graders
7h--crazy kids!
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7g--having a blast!
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Poetry: "Casey at the Bat"; we performed this poem for the 4th graders.
4-Star Movie Reviews!
Alex B.
Oz the Great and Powerful, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, is absolutely mystifying! Oz begins as a black and white film; it later turns to color with a dash of emerald when the story enters into the Land of Oz. “The Wizard of the Land of Oz” or Oscar Diggs starts off as an early 1900’s circus magician in Kansas. Although he is not exactly from our modern times he has a modern attitude. Throughout the movie he is somewhat of a cheater and a conman looking for money. But once he is swept up in a tornado that drops him off in the brilliantly portrayed and astonishingly detailed Land of Oz step-by-step Oscar Diggs (James Franco) starts to realize his full potential. Up until the point when Oz enters Emerald city the movie has a slow start. It mostly provides backstory on Oz and foreshadows the rest of the movie that takes place in Oz. Once Oscar Diggs (Oz) arrives he is immediately greeted by Theodora the good witch (Mila Kunis). She believes that he is the Wizard who will lead the people of Oz and defend them. Theodora’s sister Evanora (Rachel Weisz) isn’t so keen on Oz becoming the almighty wizard. Evanora provides an excellent evil element to the movie, which leads Oz to team up with Glinda the good witch (Michelle Williams). Even though the people of Oz think he is the wizard they’ve all been waiting for, Oscar Diggs is lacking in the magical powers category. It is then up to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to rely on his cunning skills to defeat the evil within all of the land and Emerald City.
The plot was fantastically set up in this movie. The three witches were one of the most important points in the plot, because of the enemy roles that Evonara plays and the good role Glinda plays. A star is awarded to James Franco who was close to flawless in the film. He never drifted out of character at any point and had just the right convincing voice for the charming Wizard of Oz that made it so much more believable for the people of Oz to trust in him. The scenery and detail of Oz was definitely worthy of praise. The color of the flowers and the sky really set the tone for some moments in the movie. Finally, the supporting actors were all tremendous. Michelle Williams playing, Glinda the good witch, was very calm and fit her role well. Oz the Great and Powerful receives 4 out of 4 stars.
Oz the Great and Powerful, the prequel to The Wizard of Oz, is absolutely mystifying! Oz begins as a black and white film; it later turns to color with a dash of emerald when the story enters into the Land of Oz. “The Wizard of the Land of Oz” or Oscar Diggs starts off as an early 1900’s circus magician in Kansas. Although he is not exactly from our modern times he has a modern attitude. Throughout the movie he is somewhat of a cheater and a conman looking for money. But once he is swept up in a tornado that drops him off in the brilliantly portrayed and astonishingly detailed Land of Oz step-by-step Oscar Diggs (James Franco) starts to realize his full potential. Up until the point when Oz enters Emerald city the movie has a slow start. It mostly provides backstory on Oz and foreshadows the rest of the movie that takes place in Oz. Once Oscar Diggs (Oz) arrives he is immediately greeted by Theodora the good witch (Mila Kunis). She believes that he is the Wizard who will lead the people of Oz and defend them. Theodora’s sister Evanora (Rachel Weisz) isn’t so keen on Oz becoming the almighty wizard. Evanora provides an excellent evil element to the movie, which leads Oz to team up with Glinda the good witch (Michelle Williams). Even though the people of Oz think he is the wizard they’ve all been waiting for, Oscar Diggs is lacking in the magical powers category. It is then up to The Wonderful Wizard of Oz to rely on his cunning skills to defeat the evil within all of the land and Emerald City.
The plot was fantastically set up in this movie. The three witches were one of the most important points in the plot, because of the enemy roles that Evonara plays and the good role Glinda plays. A star is awarded to James Franco who was close to flawless in the film. He never drifted out of character at any point and had just the right convincing voice for the charming Wizard of Oz that made it so much more believable for the people of Oz to trust in him. The scenery and detail of Oz was definitely worthy of praise. The color of the flowers and the sky really set the tone for some moments in the movie. Finally, the supporting actors were all tremendous. Michelle Williams playing, Glinda the good witch, was very calm and fit her role well. Oz the Great and Powerful receives 4 out of 4 stars.
Public Speaking: Academy Awards for TV Cereal Commercials! And the winners are...
7h winners: "Energy Oats", "Mrs. K's", & "Chocolate O's"
7h on the red carpet
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Rolling out the red carpet
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Chloe--best dressed!
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7g winners: "Grace O's", "Blueberry Bunches", & "Choco Crocs"
Red carpet paparazzi for 7g
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TV commercials for new breakfast cereals (using public speaking skills of
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Terrific dialogue stories:
Frank O.
The Donut
One day there was a lonely donut waiting to be eaten. Sunday after the MSU game we brought home some donuts with green frosting. Now this was the last one and it was mine. I woke up early and headed down stairs before anyone could take it. When I got downstairs, to my surprise, Grace was about to eat my donut.
“Grace!! I want it.”
“No. I was here first,” Grace exclaimed as she grabbed the donut.
“Give it!” I ran after her til we were playing cat and mouse.
Then she caught me off guard and ran for the door.
“If I can’t have it no one can!” Then she tossed the donut in the street. Splat. A car ran it over and it was gone.
“Noooo!” I yelled. “Why did its jelly fullness have to splatter all over the streets, he was too young.”
“It’s just a donut,” Grace replied.
“Oh well, maybe next weekend.”
The Donut
One day there was a lonely donut waiting to be eaten. Sunday after the MSU game we brought home some donuts with green frosting. Now this was the last one and it was mine. I woke up early and headed down stairs before anyone could take it. When I got downstairs, to my surprise, Grace was about to eat my donut.
“Grace!! I want it.”
“No. I was here first,” Grace exclaimed as she grabbed the donut.
“Give it!” I ran after her til we were playing cat and mouse.
Then she caught me off guard and ran for the door.
“If I can’t have it no one can!” Then she tossed the donut in the street. Splat. A car ran it over and it was gone.
“Noooo!” I yelled. “Why did its jelly fullness have to splatter all over the streets, he was too young.”
“It’s just a donut,” Grace replied.
“Oh well, maybe next weekend.”
Fantastic fiction:
Grace O.
Secret Meeting
Then I remembered what happened 12 years ago when I was 5, my parents and I separated. I shake off the thought and continue walking.
Then out of nowhere two huge men come up to me and quickly start to tie me up! Before I can say anything they duck tape my mouth shut and throw me into the back of the car.
Soon I was in, what looked like, a giant conference room. They rip the duck tape off my mouth. “Ow!” I scream. “Are you James Mitchell?” they ask loudly. “Yeah…but why—” I try to say, but they interrupt me and say, “Shut up and listen…this is about your parents.” Suddenly time stops, I start to tear up, no one ever talks about them. I want to hear what they had to say.
Then the building starts to shake! So I look out the window and watch as my whole world falls apart right before my eyes.
Secret Meeting
Then I remembered what happened 12 years ago when I was 5, my parents and I separated. I shake off the thought and continue walking.
Then out of nowhere two huge men come up to me and quickly start to tie me up! Before I can say anything they duck tape my mouth shut and throw me into the back of the car.
Soon I was in, what looked like, a giant conference room. They rip the duck tape off my mouth. “Ow!” I scream. “Are you James Mitchell?” they ask loudly. “Yeah…but why—” I try to say, but they interrupt me and say, “Shut up and listen…this is about your parents.” Suddenly time stops, I start to tear up, no one ever talks about them. I want to hear what they had to say.
Then the building starts to shake! So I look out the window and watch as my whole world falls apart right before my eyes.
Delightfully descriptive paragraphs:
Alex G.
God's Great, Green Earth
I breathe in the beautiful smell of God’s stunning earth. The delicious smell of fresh, wet earth unfurls itself and folds me within its invisible arms. Opening my eyes, I see the courtyard. Glancing above me, I see the light struggling to get through the thick foliage of leaves. The delicate, dew-soaked grass bends at my every move. Crunch, crunch, crunch! I walk over to the magnificent, majestic maple and run my hand over the dark, rough bark. I look around and drink in all the glorious mysteries of the courtyard. The taste of the sweet summer air is as delicious as fresh baked bread smeared carefully with homemade apple butter. In one sweeping motion, the nice, cool breeze holds my body captive, pushing itself through my hair. The birds sing their melodies with great exuberance. I smile. It is so beautiful, so wonderful, it is warming my soul. It is God’s great, green earth.
Adam G.
Within The Courtyard
As the light shimmers off the radiant blades of grass, I begin to notice details that have never been apparent to me before. It's as if the more relaxed I become, and the more I zone out, the more I notice the scent of fruit carrying through the air. I look up and I'm quickly immersed in the sight of the vibrant branches swaying like snakes. As if everything is happening at once, I discover the peeling bark climbing through the thick layers of leaves. I can also feel the smooth organization of the bricks I'm leaning against.
Aspiring writers gather around, some staring at me. Maybe they wish they were me.
Progressing classes surrounding us distract others. Nothing can obscure my unique form of loose focus.
I hear leaves crunch under my feet as I walk towards the school doors. Welcoming everyone back through the doors, are the screaming voices of children within the playground.
God's Great, Green Earth
I breathe in the beautiful smell of God’s stunning earth. The delicious smell of fresh, wet earth unfurls itself and folds me within its invisible arms. Opening my eyes, I see the courtyard. Glancing above me, I see the light struggling to get through the thick foliage of leaves. The delicate, dew-soaked grass bends at my every move. Crunch, crunch, crunch! I walk over to the magnificent, majestic maple and run my hand over the dark, rough bark. I look around and drink in all the glorious mysteries of the courtyard. The taste of the sweet summer air is as delicious as fresh baked bread smeared carefully with homemade apple butter. In one sweeping motion, the nice, cool breeze holds my body captive, pushing itself through my hair. The birds sing their melodies with great exuberance. I smile. It is so beautiful, so wonderful, it is warming my soul. It is God’s great, green earth.
Adam G.
Within The Courtyard
As the light shimmers off the radiant blades of grass, I begin to notice details that have never been apparent to me before. It's as if the more relaxed I become, and the more I zone out, the more I notice the scent of fruit carrying through the air. I look up and I'm quickly immersed in the sight of the vibrant branches swaying like snakes. As if everything is happening at once, I discover the peeling bark climbing through the thick layers of leaves. I can also feel the smooth organization of the bricks I'm leaning against.
Aspiring writers gather around, some staring at me. Maybe they wish they were me.
Progressing classes surrounding us distract others. Nothing can obscure my unique form of loose focus.
I hear leaves crunch under my feet as I walk towards the school doors. Welcoming everyone back through the doors, are the screaming voices of children within the playground.
2011-2012 Seventh Graders
 7d--a bunch of goofballs! |
 7c--gone crazy! |
Poetry: "Casey at the Bat"--we performed this poem for the 5th graders.
Public Speaking: Academy Awards for TV Cereal Commercials! And the winners are...
Rolling out the red carpet
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The winning groups: PB&J Time, Coco Berry Bars, and Marshmallow O's
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Sweet victory: Mint Berry Crunch, Catholic Coco Crispies, and Buddy's Breakfast Cereal
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Superstars!
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Some superb children's books:
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Well-written sports research reports:
Kelly F.
Golf
Whack! The ball is smacked off the tee, soaring over the fairway, and plunging onto the green. Rolling closer and closer to the hole, there are no words that can describe this feeling of pure excitement. The sport of golf holds the hearts of many people around the world. It was invented in the 15th century in Scotland’s Fife kingdom on the east coast. The first games were played by hitting a rock with a stick or primitive club on sand dunes. Now, people enjoy luxurious courses consisting of green grass, club houses, and golf carts. With the game made with more modern materials, people use metal clubs and rubber and plastic golf balls. Many clubs are used for different reasons. Some, like the driver, putter, 9 iron, 3 iron, and 6/7 iron, are played for driving, chipping, putting, and simply hitting. Although golf can be a little confusing, most people learn the game and really enjoy it.
There are many rules and techniques to the sport, so learning all of them takes a lot of patience. The object of the game is to get the golf ball into the small hole on each green with the lowest score as possible. Each hole usually has a different “par” on it. Par is the amount of hits and putts it takes to get the ball into the hole. If it is a long or difficult hole, it may be a par 5. A short or easy hole could be a par 3. At the beginning of each hole, the player tees up at the tee box. Using a tee, put the ball on it and hit it with a driver. Sometimes, depending on the length of the hole, the golfer may use an iron to tee off. If they know their hit will not reach the putting green, they’ll aim for the fairway. This makes for a shot that will not hit any obstacles or out-of-bounds areas. Try to take as few shots as possible to get to the green or the score will not make par. At the green, use a putter to get the ball in the hole. After the ball is in the hole, retrieve it, go to the next hole, and get ready to tee off again.
The PGA, Professional Golf Association, is the world’s largest organization of sports in the world. It has 27,000 women and men who teach, manage, and help growth of golf. The PGA was founded in 1916 and is still going strong today. It teaches people all around the world about golf. The PGA is made up of men who compete in its PGA Tournaments for a title and money. Women play in the LPGA, Ladies Professional Golf Association, and also play for money and a title. Babe Zaharias, a well-known woman golfer, helped found the LPGA. All around the world these tournaments are held. From Hawaii to Michigan, many tune in on their TV’s to cheer for their favorite pros.
The incredible teen, Lexi Thompson, has dropped the jaws of many golf-lovers with her astonishing finishes for being just a 16-year-old. When she was a young girl at age 12, she became the youngest to compete in the U.S. Women’s Open. Lexi placed 34th at a 2010 LPGA tournament, scoring $336,472. In June, 2010, Lexi turned pro at the young age of 15. She took first at the 2011 Navistar Classic, and was awarded with the honor of being the youngest winner in LPGA history and $195,000 dollars. Lexi has become the #1 ranked junior and #1 ranked amateur. This great player has an amazing list of accomplishments that are unimaginable for a 16 year old girl.
Some of the most famous players in the sport’s history still hold records today. In the first era of golf, (1457-1912) Harry Vardon won a British Open and was the first player not born in the United States to win a U.S. open. After him came Gene Sarazen, who won 7 Majors as well as the 4 “Grand Slam” games. Babe Zaharias found her interest in golf in her free time while she was competing in the Olympics. Following her was a well-known man named, Arnold Palmer. He brought many to the game with the sport beginning its airing on TV. Palmer enjoyed a mix of half lemonade, half iced tea while he played on the course. Now, you will see his face pictured on cans of a drink called none other, “Arnold Palmer.” In the time of the 1970-1983 era, another woman golfer named, Kathy Whitworth, took 88 winnings. In the mix of those wins, are the titles of 7 majors. She was also the 1st woman with over $1 million dollars in winnings. Phil Mickelson has 3 of the honored “green jackets” from the Masters and the 2005 PGA Championship. These golfers have gone down in history, and they have stayed there ever since.
The PGA holds many star golfers in its midst. The historic, Jack Nicklaus, has 5 PGA Championships as well as Walter Hagan with the same number. Older Arnold Palmer won the PGA Seniors Championship. In 2005, a more modern player, Phil Mickelson made history with becoming the 1st to win a PGA Championship and more than one Major left-handed. Breaking the record for the amount of PGA Player of the Year awards, Tiger Woods is honored with 10.
Many peoples’ lives have been changed because of the game of golf. Golden Tee is the “virtual” game of golf packed into an arcade game, which was originally invented by Peter Jacobson. Many people enjoy the game, Golden Tee, in sports bars and arcades. The inventor and the games’ locations have earned $3 billion dollars. The invention of plastic cleats on golf shoes, made in 1993, eliminates the damage that metal cleats create on the grass in the winter. Golf balls have evolved majorly, beginning with feathers. Ladies of the sport began by wearing long dresses and skirts. Today in golf, women wear skirts, skorts, and shorts. Men started with pants tucked into tall socks, ties, vests, and fancy jackets. Now, men wear polo shirts, pants, shorts, and even baseball caps.
The challenging game of golf stretches back for 500 years. The exciting times it creates and the countless memories made from golf are priceless. Every championship, every tournament, every day, history is made. There are only four noises that are heard on the golf course: 1.) Silence, 2.) THWACK!, 3.) A gentile thump when the ball hits the ground, and 4.) The roar of excitement from the golfer as their ball rolls toward the hole. There are many wonderful golfers in the world that range from 2 to 70, and you could be one of them. So get out there and go play a game of golf.
Caleb M.
Jousting Then and Now
The excitement, the glory, the passion, and the pain are all parts of a jousting tournament. Jousting originated somewhere between the fourth and sixth centuries. It was originally used as a military exercise. Also, carousels came from a jousting exercise where a knight would try to spear little rings with his lance. At renaissance fairs today there people can attend jousting tournaments. There is also a television show called Full Metal Jousting on the History channel and on Netflix Instant Watch. Jousting is not a famous sport, but a lot of people know about it. It is becoming more and more popular because of the television show and the renaissance fairs.
A joust is defined as a fight between two mounted knights wearing armor and using lances. The knights ride at each other and try to knock each other off their horses. In the past, a tournament would be hosted by a knight to show off his skills. If both knights were knocked off they would fight with swords. Jousting is still around today and can still be just as dangerous as it was in medieval times.
Jousting was first designed to be a military exercise with mock battles that led to many deaths. Rules were added so less knights died. By the thirteenth century tournaments became great attractions that had strict rules. The sport of jousting was originally a test of both the riders' and the horses' physical strength and coordination rather than a bloody battle that often resulted in death. The original form of jousting is credited to Geoffori de Pruelli. Jousting was started so that knights could improve their skills with lances and horseback riding. Jousting spread from France to Germany to England and then to Southern Europe during the tenth and twelfth centuries.
Winning a tournament was a great way for a low born knight to make a quick name for himself. Knights wore chain mail armor that had a good amount of protection and was flexible enough to ride and fight in, but was very heavy and uncomfortable. The knights also carried shields with their coat of arms on them. In medieval days, a knight was supposed to be brave, anxious to win praise, courteous, loyal to his commanders, generous, and gracious. At times two knights that wanted to marry the same princess would have a joust and the winner would marry her. Jousting was forbidden by King Henry II in 1154 and until 1189. Only five cities in England could hold jousting tournaments.
Jousting evolved over the years into tournaments called Carrousels. A carrousel was a ring-spearing contest. Riders used their lances to spear the rings. The device holding the rings was powered around and around to make it more difficult. The knight also rode around it trying to put their lance through the ring. A rider could raise the stirrups to be in the position of a jockey and that allowed the upper body to be almost motionless, and all the motion of the horse would be absorbed into the rider's lower legs and knees. This position combined with a steady hand increased the chances of spearing a ring on the lance. Most tournaments allow each rider three “charges” at a certain size ring to determine the winner. This evolved into the carousels we have today at circuses and fairs. There used to be a carousel at Lake Lansing Park in Haslett, Michigan that had a ring dispenser so the riders on the outside of the carousel could grab a ring as the carousel went around. If he or she grabbed a gold ring, they would win a prize!
At the turn of the twentieth century, tournaments became a favorite past-time in the Southern United States. Cecil Calvert, Lord Baltimore was the first person to introduce jousting in America. The first ring tournament was held in Fauquier White Sulfer Springs, Virginia on August 28, 1841. After that, tournament could be found in every state and county south of the Mason-Dixon Line. In 1962 the state of Maryland was the first to recognize jousting as an official state sport.
At many present day renaissance fairs jousting tournaments take place. There are four different participation classes or “levels”: novice, amateur, semi-professional, and professional. Many modern day jousting events include trying to spear a ring using a lance while galloping a horse down a track as well as actually trying to knock an opponent off of his or her horse or splinter the lance to score points. Contestants try to hit each other on a target placed over the left shoulder. Points are earned for hitting the target and/or knocking the other knight off of his or her horse or splintering his or her lance. The term tournament originally came from jousting and was adopted by other sports like golf and tennis, so that is why this sport is commonly referred to as jousting instead oftournament.
Jousting has given us the term tournament and has given us the carousel. People are still enjoying this sport today. It is becoming the next popular extreme sport. Jousting has been around for many centuries and it is looking like it will be around for many more years to come.
Fantastic fiction:
Drew H.
LOST IN THE DESERT
My camel fell on the yellow sand as his hoof slipped on a banana peel. Dumb monkeys, always throwing the bananas at the caravan. I was on a commercial plane when my plane exploded causing me to fall 10,000 feet. “Lucky me” I landed in the Sahara while my folks probably fell into the Mediterranean Sea. I took cover, in total secrecy in a smelly, old caravan. I dressed with Arabic robes probably the first American to be a disguised Arab! Nobody knew until me and my stinky camel fell on the hot sand. It had been 4 months, 16 days, 25 minutes, 45 seconds, 3.2 milliseconds (oh yes, I know milliseconds) since I arrived with no indication of my existence! I knew my cover would slowly blow like a present slowly opened on Christmas. As the burning sand stung my face, a burly hand yanked my shirt collar and pulled me out of the darkness into the hot desert day. The blazing sun momentarily blinded me as sweat fell down my face. The Arabs took me in handcuffs as the caravan kept moving forward. Hours later, the caravan reached Cairo, Egypt. I found my parents right as we entered the city. Thankfully the Arabs let me go and I said goodbye. The head Arab asked me if there was something I needed from their caravan that I could have it. I asked for a monkey with the approval of my parents. My parents shrugged as the monkey crawled onto my back. We finally walked into the sunset. Not a bad day after all.
Ethan K.
Dave's Adventure
"Look out!" Alfred yelled as a car screamed right past me. "Whoa, that was a close one, Dave!" My friend Alfred said. It was a breezy day in our neighborhood and we were at our favorite road. We were playing a game where you jump in front of a car and get a point for every second you stay there. "That was 13 points! A new record!" Alfred exclaimed. Alfred jumped in front of a car and I started the stopwatch. One second, two seconds... Suddenly, the car sped up and Alfred froze.
I yelled "Look out!" and Alfred snapped back into life and ran out of the street and fell into the hill on the other side of the road just as the car zoomed past him. "Alfred?!?!? Where are you!?!?" I called out. I got no response. I kept calling for him with no luck. I went over to the hill where he had fallen and saw something that shocked me.
When I looked down the hill I saw a path as if someone had dragged something heavy. I carefully went down the hill, making sure there were no scary kidnappers. On closer inspection, the path seemed to be leading right into a deep, dark, and scary forest. I called out for Alfred once again, with no response. "Whatever is going on here, it can't be good" I thought.
After staring into the scary forest, I built up courage to fight the kidnapper and show him who's boss. I looked in my backpack for something to use as a weapon. "Ah ha!" I said to myself. I found a lighter and some firecrackers me and Alfred were going to set off. I gripped the lighter tightly in my hand and set off into the forest.
I walked into the forest very quietly and looked both ways for scary kidnappers. Good thing it was still the afternoon, a good amount of light seeped through the holes in the tree canopy. I could hear birds chirping and a squirrel running up a tree with his mouth full of acorns. After walking for what seemed like ages, I came across a big cave.
I yelled "Hello?!?" and the echo bounced off the walls of the cave.
I slowly tiptoed into the cave, and saw the thin outline of what looked like a table. When I went in for a closer look, two hands grabbed my shoulder. I yelled as loud as I could and dashed for the exit. Right as I was about to leave, another black figure stopped me. Just as I was about to yell again, the lights turned on.
After my eyes adjusted to the light, I could see a big banner saying "HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!" and there was a table with Mountain Dew, Coke, Dr. Pepper, and of course cake. All my friends were at the sides laughing. Alfred walked out of the crowd and towards me. "We got you good this time!" exclaimed Alfred. I was still shocked and stood frozen like a statue. Everyone sang happy birthday and ate cake with me.
THE END
Or is it?
Yes it is.
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Some outstanding descriptive paragraphs:
Abigail G.
As I walked outside, the first thing I noticed was the cool breeze that was whisking away some colorful leaves. When I turned around to examine the lovely courtyard, I found myself crunching the crumpled leaves. I picked up a leaf, and to my surprise, it had a very rough feeling to it. I made my way over to a group of girls that were talking in casual voices. They were sitting on a petite wooden bench that looked like it would be easy to get splinters on. I sat on the edge of it, but it was very hard, so I got up. Around the bench there were tiny violet flowers that smelled as sweet as perfume. The smell was a little overpowering so I backed up slowly. I almost ran into Lauren! Then suddenly I heard a screeching noise, the fire alarm was ringing…and ringing…and ringing.
Hope Ann F.
As I walk outside, I feel a cool, clear breeze fly around me. I look up and see gray, misty clouds whirl around the sky. I sit down on the spongy, green grass and feel the grass slide between my cold fingers. I see a metal bicycle rack against a brick building. I hear a loud roaring siren and also hear a startling fire alarm. I run over to the pretty, white statue of Mary. As I move my fingers over her smooth shoulder, a cold shiver creeps through me. She was as cold as ice! I look over to a purple bush and smell the strong fragrant leaves. I walk over to the door and smell the rocky concrete and hear the crunch of dried leaves from under my feet. Fall is almost here!!
Lauren J.
When I went outside, the first thing I noticed was how cool the air was, and how crisp and earthy it smelled. When I dashed into the courtyard, the first thing I saw was a tall maple tree towering over us. The leaves were a rich dark purple, and there was a smattering of dark green leaves there too. Then I went over and touched the bark. It felt very rough, almost like sandpaper. After that I ran to the butterfly garden. Right in the center there was a beautiful, tall statue of Joseph and Jesus. Around the statue there were a lot of pretty, light purple flowers. The air smelled sweet like perfume. There was also a bench in front of the statue. The wood was soft, with a weathered look to it. Then we all heard the sound of the screeching fire alarm! We all walked to the parking lot while the fallen leaves crunched under our feet. Once the screeching came to a stop, we were directed to go inside. I had a lot of fun outside observing nature today. I hope we can do it again soon.
Caitlin R.
The second I stepped into the courtyard, it was like I was transported to another world. It was very serene and peaceful. The massive trees swayed in the breeze as if they were greeting me. The smell of fresh air and woodchips wafted through the air. The weather was perfect, making the setting all the more pleasant. Thin beams of light poked through the green leaves of the trees making a canopy over the courtyard. I could hear the chirping of birds and the crinkling of the leaves as the wind blew. The prickly grass poked at my ankles like needles yet the ground was soft. I could have sat out there all day because it was quiet and calm. It was sublime.
