Minecraft

Written by Andrew

Do you want to learn about one of the most well known sandbox games?  A sandbox game is a game where you can do almost anything you want to without any rules.  In this sandbox game, you can build anything you want like tree houses, temples, and hotels.  In fact, I have built a hotel myself.  This game is called Minecraft, and I will share facts about the game with  you.

Every day about 998,000 people play Minecraft!  People play from all over the world.  Minecraft is a game for all ages and all types of people.  This game is so fun because you can do and build anything you want.  You do not have to listen to rules or follow instructions.  This game provides a lot of freedom to the player.  

There are two versions of Minecraft.  The first is “creative” and the second is “survival.”  When playing the creative mode players have unlimited blocks and can build anything they want.  Players can also fly in the creative mode.  Conversely, playing in survival mode the player does not have unlimited blocks, you have to chop down trees, break grass to find seeds and dirt, and create tools like a pickaxe to mine iron and stone.  In survival mode there are zombies, creepers, skeletons, and spiders.  These are the monsters that the player has to slay so they can survive. Players can also kill animals to get meat to eat.  When playing in creative mode players use their creativity and imagination to make huge creations.  When playing in survival mode players need to make strategic choices so that they can survive.

Markus Persson made Minecraft.  Markus Persson created Minecraft when he was 30 years old.   Markus was born June 1, 1979 and is 37 years old as of today.  Markus is Swedish and began programing when he was 18.  Markus Persson made Minecraft which is the category with the Kindle Fire, Minecraft PC which is the category with the computer, and the Minecraft gaming console which is the category with the X-Box.  Minecraft PC is the oldest version of Minecraft.  The newest update is update 9.1 on PC.  In 9.1 there are shields, beetroot soup, a potion called dragon’s breath, shulker which turns into chorus fruit, and elitha so you can fly.  Markus Persson also made Metagun, Minigun, and Minecraft.

I hope you learned something about Minecraft.  Hopefully you will be excited and play this sandbox game today!

Dogs

                                                        

                                                        

  Dogs   

Written by Kate

There a lot of different kinds of dogs in the world.  Some are big, some are small, but all are different. Every single dog has a set of characteristics and personality.  Dog are lovable, playful, and great friends. Everyone has to love dogs!  There are somethings that are the same for all dogs.  Read to find out what most dogs have in common.

There are about 340 dog breeds in the world.  There are 167 in the United States.  Labradors are the most popular breed in the United States.  

Interestingly, dogs are comforting most of the time when you're with them. They can relieve stress.  You might think that dogs only communicate when they bark but, when dog wag their tails they are talking. We can't hear it.  When dogs wag their tails to the right they are happy.  When they wag their tales to the left they are scared.  Dogs also may get jealous if they see you showing affection toward something or someone else other than them.

Dogs have different years than humans. When a dog is one in human years, it is actually 15 in dog years! So, if the average life of a dog is 11 years they are really 165 in dog years. The oldest dog was 29 in human years, but 319 in dog years.

     The following are some interesting facts about dogs:

1. A mother dog carries her pups for 60 days before being born.  
2. The most popular names for dogs are Max and Molly.  
3. In Switzerland, it is legal for people to eat cat and dog meat.  That is so sad!  
4. Chocolate is very bad for dogs!  Chocolate will make them sick or even kill them! Do not give your dog chocolate!
5. Dog may be able to learn over 150 words, for example commands such as, “sit,” “down,” “shake,” and “stand.”
6. Grownup dogs have 42 teeths.
7. Dogs can only see the colors black, white, blue and yellow.  They are color blind.  

Dogs can be very different, however they have some characteristics that are the same.  Did you know that dogs can smell about 1,000 to 10 million times better than you. Dog are living things make sure you treat them with respect.

Resources:

25 Cool Dog Facts - Petfinder

Dog Facts - Animal Planet

10 facts about dogs | Cesar's Way

20 Incredible Dog Facts That Even Cat Lovers Will Enjoy - BarkPost

33 Awesome Facts About Dogs - BuzzFeed

20 Amazing Dog and Puppy Facts - Dogtime

Dog Facts: 63 Facts about Dogs ←FACTSlides→

The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2

The Incredibles and The Incredibles 2?

By Emma and Bella

We all love everything Disney. Well, at least we do. Disney shows, Disney movies, Disney World, you name it. But, we especially love Disney movies! To be exact, The Incredibles!!!! Did you notice the extreme cliffhanger at the end of The Incredibles 1? We DEFINITELY did!

At the end of the first Incredibles, the Incredibles were walking out of Dash’s track meet when The Underminer popped out of the ground! Then, the Incredibles put on their masks. That was the end of The Incredibles. I know what you’re thinking, “They can’t just leave us hangin’ like that!” Well, we did a little research and it turns out that you won’t be left hanging’ for that long.

Apparently, they’re coming out with an Incredibles 2 in 2019! It may not directly take off where the last movie ended but, you will still get the full Incredibles experience! The major plot of the movie has not been revealed yet. Despite the secrecy of the movie, they still want to keep the main characters intact and to keep the vibe of the first movie to continue on to the second one while exploring something new.

 

There have been rumors that Jack-Jack is the villain.  He was so overwhelmed by his powers that he became a villain.  Another rumor is that Dash also might be a/the villain. Dash and Jack-Jack might get into a fight of who’s the better hero. Finally, The Incredibles might fight their old friend, Frozone, because he might be a villain also. He was jealous of Mr. Incredible and wanted the spotlight. So many villains! Who will it be?

What we really want to know is, will it be as good of a movie as the last one? Will Edna Mode, Frozone, Kari McKeen and other beloved characters from the classic Incredibles return? I guess we’ll just have to watch the next movie to find out! So get your tickets ready, in like, three years!  I know that we’ll be first in line for The Incredibles 2!

Here are some reviews from the Incredibles www.commonsensemedia.org :

  Overall- 5 out of 5 stars and ages 7+

  Educational value- 2 out of 5 stars

  Positive messages- 4 out of 5 stars

  Positive role models- 3 out of 5 stars

  Violence & scariness- 3 out of 5 stars

  Parents say- 4 out of 5 stars and ages 6+    

  Kids say - 4 out of 5 stars and ages 7+

 

 

   

 

Enrichment Vocabulary Activity

Farfallina Vocabulary Story

Written by Danny

One day a butterfly recognized his friend.  They fluttered together to school.  But when they got there, they realized their teacher had vanished.  The peered under the desk and found their teacher laying on the floor.

The teacher giggled and said, “I’m just playing a game.  Go to your seats and turn to page 26 in your Math Book.”  They had a math test and went home.

When they went home they snuggled into their love sacks and watched tv.

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