Powerfully Persuasive!

In a persuasive essay, a writer attempts to convince a reader to something or think in a certain way. Our class started by writing a persuasive essay together, and as the week unfolds all students will be posting their own essays. 

Lets see if fifth graders can "persuade" you to buy a certain pet, play a particular instrument, eat a special food, or read a book by their favorite  author. 

Milka

By: Jodi 

 

 

         

 Ever doubted that beautiful, graceful Milka isn’t the best 13.1 and 7/8 of a hand pony? Or any horse or pony at all? You’re wrong! After reading this essay, you will adore the adorable pony almost as much as me.

 

          Milka, also known as Toblerone in the show world, is one of the friendliest ponies I know! If you give her a tantalizing, crunchy apple, sweet paddock cakes, (horse cookie) or any other treat, she will paw the ground in what I call, “Thanks.” Hugging me is common with the medium sized pony with a bulging heart. She’ll pretty much wrap her neck around you and rub her silky face on your shoulder. At only six years old, Milka is young and I usually fall off when I ride. That doesn’t mean I am a bad rider though! Once I have thudded to the ground, Milka will prance in circles around me to make sure I am not injured. Being green, or inexperienced, is helpful to the rider, because it teaches the rider how to ride, not sit in the saddle with an automatic pony and just point him in the direction of where to go!

 

          Tail high in the air, galloping around the turnout, Milka looks stunning. Her stride is long and flowing. Even though she is a medium pony, she has the stride of an average horse! When you are riding her, she tries her best to obey all commands.  If you sit deep in the saddle, her lead changes are almost automatic! One of my friends, Jillian, rides at my barn, and Milka cannot stay away from her pony, Peanut. Whenever I am riding with Jillian, Milka does her best to get me to fall off so that she can follow Peanut. I usually go with the flow, and fall. Her habits don’t make her a bad pony, just one that needs a rider that always is prepared for the worst, which I am not always prepared for.  Her smooth, velvety canter stride is so gentle that it could make me fall asleep!

 

    Do you still not believe me? Well, think about her age! She has only just turned six, and Milka is an amazing pony for her age! Velvety smooth stride, enormous heart, regal jump, friendly attitude, what else could you ask for? Think of it this way. She got an 85 out of a 100 in the West Coast Pony Finals, and got an overall result of fifth place. At age five!!! Think of when she is ten! Not only will she win the West Coast Pony Finals in Los Angeles, she will win the Pony Finals in Kentucky! Another factor to consider thing about her is that, not only is she young, she is a mare. Mares are known to be more feisty then geldings.

 

    All in all, by now, I am sure that you are persuaded to go and gush over Milka. Her attitude, smoothness in the riding ring, young age, and being a mare, is a huge factor in her being the coolest pony in the world. If you are in the market for a new pony, I advise you to find one that is close to Milka. "Milka is a great pony!" Says equestrian Ali Pfahler. "People are happy when they are around her." 

Why Books are Better Than TV

By: Brendan K.

         Have you ever heard the phrase “just one more show”? Well how about changing it to “just one more chapter”?  In this essay, you will find that television is perhaps not the best way to spend your free time after all.  The benefits of reading books outweighs the benefits, if any, of watching television.

         Reading books allows the readers to be more interactive.  When someone is engrossed in a story, you can let your imagination soar and picture your characters physically as well as the story lines from the descriptions provided by the author.  Whereas, with television, you are more passive because you are spoon-fed images and not allowed to exactly exercise your imagination.  What you see is what you get.

         Flipping through the pages of a book can also benefit your future growth.  Studies have shown that kids who read more have larger vocabularies.  When these kids grow up, with their dictionary-like vocabulary, they may be better communicators in society.  Someday, their jobs may require them to write speeches and presentations and they will be well prepared.  Perusing through books may become stepping-stones to learning words as long as “pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanokoniosis.”  Being an avid reader while young can provide a large advantage for the future.

         Another reason why books are more advantageous than television is that there would be less entertainment without books.  Many movies, both on television and in theaters, are based on books.  If author J.K. Rowling never wrote the Harry Potter series, there would not have been a series of blockbuster movies made based on this young wizard!  Many of us would have missed out on the exciting adventures of Harry Potter!  Also, even though watching the movie can provide much entertainment, you can do the same thing by just curling up with a good book! 

         With books, there are many genres to choose from. If you like watching action programs on TV, why not read an action book instead! Or if you like a good mystery movie, just bury yourself in a cliffhanging thriller! All these books can benefit you much more than being a couch potato!

Watch Monday Night Football 

By: Matt

If you like to watch sports, why not watch the action-packed sport called football? It is a great way to spend time with family, and watch teams battle it out until the game is over, like the Colts and Chargers.

            Imagine an announcer saying, “The ball is thrown and it is falling incomplete. But wait, the receiver dives and catches it!” Would that be great or what? Maybe they return a lengthy punt from the 20 yard line, or the quarterback throws an eighty yard pass and the receiver makes the catch. See why football is much better than basketball. In basketball all you do is run up and down a court and throw a ball into a basket. Sounds like a game the cavemen played.

            Another reason to watch the NFL instead of basketball is, when you are bored on a Sunday, you can turn on some football instead of basketball which is only on at night, while football is on at every time. Also, try wearing a jersey, face paint, or if you want to be creative, wear a full uniform. Most people don’t go to houses to watch championships in basketball, but in football, most people in the United States go to a Super Bowl party. This year will be the Indianapolis Colts versus the New Orleans Saints.

            “The ball is shot, it misses.” Why listen to that basketball stuff? Instead, listen to some lucky plays in football like this: “The fifty yard kick is going, in!” Listen to that instead of NBA. Maybe a team wins the Super Bowl or in the exact same game, a team wins on a long run and you are very excited.

            In conclusion, I hope that you take my essay into mind and watch more football instead of basketball, soccer, or baseball.

Strike ONE!

By: Bryan

Crack! Boom! Which sport are you? I think baseball is the best sport ever.  I prefer the holy game of baseball more than the game of basketball because of several qualities.

         One reason baseball is better is because it is outdoors. Everybody can enjoy the calm, smooth breeze rush through their hair. The scenery of the ballpark is a relaxing thing for baseball players. Every stadium has their own special landscape or background. Utah has beautiful mountains and perfect weather in the summer. In New York, you can play baseball with enormous skyscrapers all around you. In basketball, competitive games are always inside of a boring gym.

         In baseball, every player has their own position. I enjoy playing shortstop, pitcher, and centerfield. The shortstop needs to be quick and have good hands to catch tough line drives. A pitcher needs to have a strong throwing arm and good accuracy to strike batters out. The centerfielder requires speed and strength to gun a runner down at home. Sometimes, you may play different positions throughout the game, which guarantees that you will never get bored. In basketball, every player has the same job, which is to score baskets or you are on the bench.

         The offensive part of baseball is much better than basketball. For example, baseball is a lot more strategic. When you are batting, you can hit to a certain place, bunt to advance runners, or draw a walk. But, in basketball, all you can do is pass or shoot. Another thing that is great about batting is that it is your own duel against the pitcher. Then, suddenly you see your ball going deep, deeper, and gone, flying over the fence for a homerun. The best reason batting is better is because of the feel of hitting the ball. Feeling the accelerating vibration is one of the best feelings you can have in your life. It feels as if somebody is tickling your palms. Then, you watch the ball soar through the air. In basketball, all you do is throw the ball up and hope it goes through the hoop.

      In conclusion, if you are a young sports fan or becoming a sports fan I advise you to play and watch baseball. After reading this essay I hope you now know why baseball is definitely a better sport than basketball. Not only that, but I think it’s the best sport ever.

Tennis

By: Danielle

Run! Jump! Hit! If you are taking up an extracurricular activity, such as a sport, you should consider tennis. In my opinion, it is the best sport ever! There are many advantages in trying out this simple game. The competition, heat, and power make you like you’re on top of the world.

         Beginning is a breeze, only two players are essential, but if you want you can have up to four players. Unlike dangerous football, there is little equipment necessary. A racket and a tennis ball is all you require, plus virtually every community center owns multiple tennis courts. Learning is uncomplicated because there are only three poses and the basic rules for the game.

         Tennis is also a great way to get you in a pleasant mood. As enthusiasm fills your mind, you can’t turn down a delightful challenge. The dog-eat-dog tournaments make you feel powerful, like you can do anything. There is nothing similar to the victorious feeling of triumphing over your opponent.

         Want to get in shape? Striking that tennis ball is only a portion of the exercise tennis provides you. The other parts come from running, chasing down that miniature sphere, or jumping up to smack down an overhead. Experts say that tennis makes people stronger and more flexible. The reason is, you are using large muscle groups in your body. It also improves balance because of all the twisting and lunging you do while you play.

         Some people may disagree with me but those people have never felt the amazing feel of a racket in your hand and a green fuzzy ball sliding down the side. I truly think this activity is best! Because once you’ve mastered that perfect serve, you can slice those quick forehands and backhands.

The Best Pet

By: Athena

“Meow” or “Woof.” Witch would you like to hear when you get home from school? If I were you I’d pick a dog. There are so many different kinds of dog breads to choose from!
 
Dogs are great companions. Like my dog Jake they are most likely to be by your side at all times. Plus, Jake will always jump on me to lick my face with his coarse tongue when I am sad. They also go on walks and hikes with you whenever you want. At the end of the day, one of the best things is cuddling up in a blanket with your soft and fluffy canine.

Most dogs are very easy to train, but not all. Some things you can train them to do is, to sit, stay, lie down, roll over, and fetch the ball. Another great thing that my dog loves to do is swim. When my mom goes on a hike she takes Jake. About half way through the hike she will let him off the leash, and he runs around like a wild animal. This is another thing I like about dogs, they are very playful and fun.

     Some dog’s breads are known for being helpful like guide dogs, police dogs, and guard dogs. Whenever I am alone I can always look down to see my big black shaggy dog waiting to be pet. I will always feel safe when I am with Jake wherever I am. How do you have protection? I think that the best kind of security you can have a dog. Another reason Jake is helpful is because when I feel like going on a hike or jog he is always ready no matter what.

All in all, dogs will always be my favorite kind of animal. In conclusion my favorite fact about dogs are that if you are allergic to their hair you can still get one. That is because some dogs do not shed their hair.

New York! New York!

By: Isabel

    Sunny San Diego or beautiful New York, which would be you next destination? Mine would be New York. From beautiful lights in Time Square to quiet walks in Central Park, I think New York is the best place to vacation.
    One thing New York has to offer is the best entertainment you can get. Go and check out the awesome Broadway shows like Wicked. You can also go and have fun in the best music clubs in America. Also try going through the streets to see if you can see some great acts. Everyone should know that Time Square is entertainment itself! Just looking at the lights flashing brilliant colors is going to bring amazement to your eyes.
When you go to New York make sure you go to Central Park. Quiet walks are very peaceful. Mocking Birds sing and the fragrance of flowers are in the air. Also go to the playground. High monkey bars and wavy slides are really amusing. Climbing trees is really exhilarating and when you high up you get a superior view. Run around too, Central Park is an awesome place to race.
    Another thing New York has is that mostly everything is really enjoyable and busy which makes it come alive. Go to the malls and check out stylish clothes and magnificent sales. Also when you go there in Christmas, look at the famous Christmas windows. Last time I went the Christmas windows were so stunning. Did you know New York has one of the biggest “Toys R’ us” in America? I mean it has a Ferris wheel in it!
    I hope that you can go to New York some time in your life. It is a thrill of an adventure! Make sure, if you go, that you do some of the splendid things I wrote on here.

The Greatest Video Game of All Time
By: Jerry

         Have you ever noticed how many video games there are?  Do you have a hard time trying to choose one?  Well I’m going to help you pick a game!  First, there are genres to consider.  The genres consist of action, adventure, action/adventure, first-person shooting, fighting, and educational.  Second, there are ratings to consider.  Those ratings are EC for Early Childhood, E for Everyone, E-10 for ages 10 and up, T for Teens, M for Mature and AO for Adults Only.  Lastly, once you’ve chosen a genre and rating, you can choose a game.  Some games that I like are, “The Legend of Zelda,” “Mario,” “Metroid Prime,” “Star Fox,” “Sonic,” “Fire Emblem” and “Kirby.” Don’t worry, I’m going to tell you about my favorite game ever:  “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.”

One really sweet thing about this game is its history.  ”Ocarina of Time” came out in 1998 for the Nintendo 64 game system, but you can get it on a collector’s disk for the Nintendo Game Cube.   It was so successful that all other action/adventure games since then have tried to be like it.  At the time, it had improved graphics, as was the first ever 3-D Legend of Zelda game.  This allowed the player to explore Hyrule (where the game takes place) in a much more realistic manner.  Link, the main character, was also given new abilities like time travel and playing an Ocarina (an instrument), as well as the ability to go on new adventures.

    Another thing that I find interesting about “Ocarina of Time” is its storyline.  Princess Zelda rules Hyrule.  Wicked Ganondorf wants to take over the kingdom.  Link is an adventurer whose mission is to stop Ganondorf from taking over Hyrule.  In the “Ocarina of Time,” you follow Young Link as he collects the three Spirit Gems (Fire, Forest and Water).  Once you (Link) have collected the three Gems, you have to go to the Temple of Time and get the Master Sword.  When you pull the Master Sword out of its pedestal, Link travels seven years forward in time.  Now Link is an adult and Ganondorf has taken over Hyrule.  To stop Ganondorf, you have to awaken the Seven Sages (Light, Forest, Fire, Water, Spirit and Shadow).  After awakened, Link travels to Ganondorf’s castle and brawls against him.  He uses all the stuff he has collected to help him in battle.

    The last thing that I find awesome about “Ocarina of Time” is the price, it’s OUTSTANDING! At Game Stop the game only costs $27.75 (collectors’ disk). Why the price is outstanding is that it has four games on one disk! “The Legend of Zelda,” “The Adventure of Link,” “Ocarina of Time,” and “Majora’s Mask” are the games on the disk.  An appropriate comparison would be the new Super Mario Galaxy 2, which you can pre-order at Game Stop for $50.00.  Why would you pay $50.00 for one game when you can pay $27.75 for four?

    As you can tell, I really recommend “The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.” It is exciting, original, and inexpensive… and even my mom likes it. So, after all that I’ve told you about “Ocarina of Time,” why wouldn’t you go out and buy it? 

Man (and Woman’s) Best Friend

By: Mrs. Coro's Class

 

         “Woof, Woof!”  “Meow, Meow!” What is the sound you want to hear when you open your front door? We think a dog is the best pet to have, and this paper will convince you to agree with us. 

         Dogs make great companions, whether they are sleeping beside you, strolling through the park, or at your side licking your face with their coarse and slippery tongue. On a cold winter’s night, there is nothing better than curling up with a mystery book and your fluffy canine snuggling next to you. After a long day at school, taking a puppy out for a walk can be very calming and relaxing.  Whenever you’re feeling down and blue, an endearing lick on your cheek will turn your frown upside-down.

        In addition to dogs being great companions, they are also entertaining and effortless to train. Imagine a perfect lazy Sunday morning where your energetic dog anxiously scurries for the morning paper, and picks up your warm slippers on the way back to your room. Once your dog has learned creative tricks like rolling over, playing dead, and fetching a ball at the park, you’ll never have another boring afternoon.   Lastly, a well-trained dog makes your life easier by doing their “business” outside.  Now, if we could only train them to pick-up after themselves!

       Canines are also great helpful friends by providing safety and security in all types of situation. In the blind community, dogs are specially trained to lead the seeing impaired through everyday obstacles. From walking across busy city streets to maneuvering around a quiet neighborhood, guide dogs provide security, stability, and independence. Staying at home alone at night might also be a lot scarier without our protective guardians by our side. A loud, “Grrrrr!” can terrify a burglar and calm our nerves all at the same time.  Exercise is more exciting when a leash is pulling you the extra distance. Not only do you have a built-in running buddy, you also have someone to talk to you and encourage you when you are getting tired. All in all, dogs are helpful in many different situations.

        Whether you like pugs, German shepherds, golden retrievers, or boxers, a dog is an amazing pet to own. They are supportive companions, easy to train, and helpful animals that bring a smile to your face and a lot of love to your heart. 

The Band that Changed Music

 By: Brian

         Music today would not be the same without The Beatles. They changed rock and other genres through the decade they were together.

         In 1956, in Liverpool, John Lennon started a band with his friends from school called The Quarrymen. Later, other members quit because of schoolwork and eventually John was the only original member there. Then he met Paul McCartney and George Harrison, who joined the band. After other members left, and it was only John, Paul, and George, they acquired Pete Best, their drummer, in a club and named themselves the Beatles. John, Paul, and George didn’t think he was skilled enough and was replaced by Richard Starkey, better known as Ringo Starr, who quit his old group, Rory Storm & the Hurricanes.

The Beatles went on to become the most successful band in history. They appeared on the “Ed Sullivan Show” several times, played the first stadium concert ever, in 1965, and played on the rooftop of their recording company, Apple, in 1969. Not to mention playing concerts internationally.

         If you like a type of music other than rock, chances are the Beatles have the genre you’re looking for. Each Beatle usually writes songs that are their favorite types, which proves they have a wide variety of music. All The Beatles play rock, but John alone made songs about peace and some where the lyrics don’t make any sense at all. Paul writes soft and very hard rock, while George wrote mystic Indian music, usually on a sitar. Ringo wrote only two songs with The Beatles and barely sang any other songs because he didn’t enjoy being the main man. When he sings his songs, they are country-pop.

         The Beatles got more people to listen to and play more rock music. They changed music by practically creating today’s rock, and just music in general. 

Dogs And Cats

By: Courtney

            “Woof Woof!”  “Meow Meow!” What is the sound you want to hear when you open your front door? I think a dog is the best pet to have, and this paper will get you to agree with me. 

         Dogs make great companions, whether they are sleeping beside you, strolling through the park, or at your side licking your face with their warm and slippery tongue. On a chilly winter’s night, there is nothing better than snuggling up with your fluffy canine and watching TV. After a tough day at school, taking a puppy out for a walk can be very soothing.  Whenever you’re feeling down, a warm slimy lick on your cheek will make you feel happy and joyful.

            In addition, to dogs being great companions, they are also graceful to train. Imagine a perfectly lazy Saturday morning where your playful dog runs for the morning newspaper, and picks up your fuzzy socks on the way back to your room. Once your dog has learned amazing tricks like rolling over, playing dead, and tug-a-war, you’ll never have another mind-numbing day. Lastly, a trained dog makes your life a lot easier by doing their “business” outside.

         Canines are also great helpful friends by providing safety and security in all types of conditions. In the blind society, dogs are specifically trained to lead the seeing impaired through many obstacles. From walking across crowded streets to walking around a silent neighborhood, guide dogs provide security, safety, and independence. Staying at home alone at night might also be a lot scarier without our protective guard dogs by our side. A loud, “Grrrrr!” can terrify a robber and calm our nerves all at once.  Exercise is more thrilling when a leash is pulling you the extra mile. Not only do you have running buddy, you also have someone to talk to you and bark at you when you are getting tired. All in all, dogs are supportive in many different ways.

           Whether you like Golden Retrievers, Cocker Spaniels, or a Pug, a dog is a graceful pet to own. They are calm, sweet, and helpful animals that bring a big grin to your face and a lot of love and care to your heart. 

South Korea    

By: Jae won

      Korea is called the “Polite Country of East”.  It shows how polite people are.  Korea has 4 distinct seasons so we can enjoy spring, summer, fall, and winter.  Korean food is mainly comprised healthy food.
      In Korea we bow as a greeting to adults.  We also have formal greetings like “jal mug ut sup nee da” used when we finish eating.  It means “thank you for the meal.”  This is said to person who made the food.  When children speak to an adult to show respect, they add either “da” or “yo” at the end of the word. Another way, children respect adults is by serving them first.  Korea has days for children and parents. On Children’s day, children get to do whatever they want and usually buy gifts for them. On Parent’s day, parents do whatever they want to do and children usually give them letters or buy them a gift.
        Koreans enjoy four distinct seasons. During winter, we can play snowball fight and make snowmen.  During summer, it gets really hot so we enjoy swimming and eat many kinds of fruit like watermelon, oranges, and strawberries. An activity that we enjoy is going to the river and play in the water to cool off.  This is usually a family trip.  During spring, the weather is very nice.  There is a cherry blossom festival.  During fall, it gets cold, and the tree leaves change colors to many different shades of red.  It is a beautiful site.
       Kimchee is a Korean traditional side dish. Koreans love kimchee. It is a spicy cabbage side dish that is served with every meal. They love kimchee so much that they even have a museum for it. Like kimchee, Korean food consists mostly of vegetables.  Fundamentally, every menu will have vegetables, and takes up most space on the table.  Because every meal consists of vegetables, it is considered healthy food.  Korean food also has many different flavors. 

      Korea is the best country.

"Woof! Woof!"

By: Karine

      “ Woof! Woof!” “ Meow! Meow!” whichever pet comes to mind, we think a dog is the best pet to have, whether it’s big or small, a sweet boxer, a playful golden retriever, or a tiny pug, this sweet animal is helpful, able to be trained, and make great companions.

                Companionship is one of the greatest qualities about a dog. When you come home from a long day of school, and need someone to play with, your loving dog is sitting by the door waiting to play catch, give you a big slobbery kiss, or snuggle up in bed by your side and watch a movie with you. Taking walks with your canine is always a great way for both you and your dog to stay healthy and in shape.

               

            Another great quality about a dog is that they are very helpful in many different ways. One way dogs are helpful are is that they are guide dogs and help blind people travel. Second, they make great guard dogs. When something outside makes a sound your dog responds right away with a loud and sometimes terrifying "WOOF!" to scare off intruders. Lastly, they can help the issue of loneliness in America by keeping you company and playing with you.

                Being able to be trained is another great quality about a dog. When a dog is trained, he or she knows to do their "stuff" outside. Also, they know when to jump, sit, run, stay, roll over, or speak.

                 In conclusion, dogs are obviously a great pet to have. Companionship, being able to be trained, and that they are very helpful, give the dog it's known name, "Man's Best Friend"

      

The Perfect Companion

By: Morgan

“Woof, woof!” “Meow, Meow!” What is the jingle you want to listen to when you open your front door? I think a dog is the finest pet to have. He or she is a helpful, trainable, and loving companion.

          In my opinion golden retrievers are the easiest dogs to train to go fetch a pair of fuzzy, cozy slippers or go pick up your newspaper on a lazy Sunday morning. Learning to coach your pet to sit, stay, and come are effortless. Now educating them to play games like tug-a-war or fetch, are a little harder, but it will payoff. A bunch of cat owners have to live with a foul horrendous litter box that they have to clear out by themselves. I am not going next to that, no way. With dogs you can just instruct them to do their business exterior. See easy.

         Another opinion I have to donate to you is a shi-tzu is the finest dog to keep you company.  What is more superior to having a slobbery kiss on your face when you’re disappointed on a math grade or spelling test?  Dogs have the cleanest tongues out of all living beings, so I think it is ok to get a moist smooch.  Just imagine staying home by yourself and you hear footsteps in your mom’s room and you get terrified. If you hug a shi-tzu I promise your fear will disappear in the blink of an eye.  Taking your dog for a stroll can be truly relaxing because you can talk to your dog and get the painful stress of your back.

         For all of you that have cat allergies, dogs can be an enormous help because canines just LOVE to tear up cats from outside in.  Did you know a German Sheppard’s are trained to look friendly, but at times can slay that’s why the police men use them?  Also you can get exercise just by taking your dog to the park and just fool around with a Frisbee for a couple hours.

    In conclusion, those are the reasons dogs are better than cats. Next time you go shopping for a new pet, recall these reasons.

     

Kinged in My Mind

By: Ali

What do you want to do when you get home from a grueling day of school? Would you rather gallop gorgeous pony through a lush field or watch TV in your family room? An amazing pony named Checkers has a soothing, energetic, and encouraging effect on many people. I hope after this essay that you will no longer doubt that he is the best pony. 

Gazing at Checkers you can make-out vast muscles under his gleaming light bay coat. Prancing and Pawing the ground, Checkers’ enormous hazel eyes sets riders into a trance when he turns his athletic- looking body in your direction. Placid in appearance, the large pony has a cream colored star on his forehead and four white socks on his legs. With his black name rippling in the wind and a shining Dover saddle on his back, Checkers gives the impression that he is ready to conquer any obstacle. 

        Though through the description of his appearance, Checkers may seem like a conceited show pony but he has a lively and positive personality. Whenever I hear his nicker when I am around the corner of the barn, I quicken my pace and hurry towards the crossties. As I turn the bend to the walkway that heads towards tack room and then jog towards the bench were I usually meet the rest of the riders in my lesson I stare in awe at Checkers. His presence always makes me feel enlightened and contented. “Horses are great to talk to, the calm ones always make people feel more jovial.” Says pony finalist Jodie Camberg. I happen to agree with her. 

Most people wonder how a horse can be encouraging but Checkers is more human than he is horse. When I am riding him I settle into Checkers’ long stride and bouncy trot. He knows when to take off for each jump and when to go faster because sometimes I make mistakes when I read (survey in horse talk) the coarse. Whenever one of the other horses misbehaves, such as when my friend, Honor, horse Solomon bucks, Checkers can feel my nerves and I do not know how but he is always on his best behavior for the rest of the ride. 

All in all, Checkers is a marvelous pony and I hope this essay has convinced you of that. He is soothing, energetic, and encouraging. There may be many ponies on planet earth but Checkers is clearly the blue ribbon of them all. 

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

By: Lee Zlicha 

         Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Can you imagine if you knew the world will end in a year? What if I told you that YOU can change that. Conserving and recycling won’t only save the earth, it will save you money,make you healthier, and you can breath in cleaner air. After you read this essay I hope you start thinking about the right choices.
    Some of the reasons we should recycle is to save trees, and reduce trash which causes pollution. If you want to throw a paper away you should recycle it instead of throwing it away in the trash. When you recycle paper you can use it over and over again. Every time somebody recycles they save trees, which is good because trees give us many things among oxygen. We can also recycle anything that is plastic and other various objects.
     There are currently worldwide droughts that are leading to extinction of plants and animals. This will be loss of food, leading to world hunger. We all must fight this and try  to conserve water.  Conserving water is a huge part of saving the earth. First, you can conserve water by taking short baths or showers. Second, brush your teeth, but don’t leave the sink on to long. Lastly, when watering your plants you should not leave your hose on for a long time. 
    Go and live your life outdoors , don’t sit there like a couch potato. Stop watching T.V. and stop spending time on your computer. You’re wasting electricity. When you are not in the room, turn off your lights. That’s saving electricity. Have fun! Instead of staying indoors and wasting electricity, go outside or be with your friends.
    All in all, if we follow these little tips we can make a huge difference. So I hope you learned that cleaning and helping the earth is really important. You’ve been informed, you decide!

Bubbles, “Barks,” or “Meows”

By: Gabrielle

     “Bubbles, bubbles, blub, blub,”  if you are in the market for an easy, talented, portable pet then a fish is the pet for you. If you are thinking about buying a cat or dog then this essay will change your mind.
        If you don’t want to pick up the poop from your dog or clean the litter box of your cat, then get a fish. You only have to clean the tank once a month unless he has a filter than it is once every two months. Feed him in the morning and at night. Except my fish that eats six times a day. Don’t do this if you do and your fish doesn’t need it he will die. Don’t forget the most important thing is if you are sad and in a slump you could always talk to your scaly little friend.
           A fish is a very trainable pet. You can teach it to follow your finger or to go in circles. The most important trick you can teach a fish is to pick up rocks and drop them from the top of her tank and drop it to make a loud noise when you have to feed him. Trust me that will get your attention.
One of the best things about fishes is that they are portable. Have you ever tried to take a dog on a trip that’s right you don’t because they squirm way to much, but a fish would not bother you it has to stay in its tank to live so the one thing you have to do is buy a tank with a lid. They can also adapt to a very small tank or a really big tank. If you need to clean your bathtub before you do just add your fish drops and plop in your fish. Your fish will love you forever.
         So, whether you have a Goldfish, Bata, or a Coy you will always love your fish. Have I persuaded you well I certainly tried? 

The Pet That's Right for You

By: Sadaf

         Would you rather have a crazy screeching cat than a cute calm dog? I think a dog is the best pet to have because they are great companions, do fantastic tricks, and is easy to train.
         Dogs make terrific companions whether they’re sleeping beside you, going on walks, or showing their affection by licking your face. If you ever get lonely when you’re sleeping, nothing is better than to have a nice, soft canine snuggling at your feet. When you’re feeling sad or blue, you’ll always have a dog to cheer you up by licking your face with their slobbery, but satisfying kisses. After a long and educational day at school, strolling with your dog can be soothing and relaxing.
          Along with being great companions, dogs can do fantastic tricks. Although you and your pet will have to go through training, they’ll eventually learn how to do entertaining and play amusing tricks such as: rolling over, playing fetch, or practicing how to dead.
          When it comes to training canines, you’ll need to train them step-by-step. Making your bundle of joy obey you may be difficult, because you will need to teach the pet various things such as: peeing outside, not to ruin clothing, furniture, or toys, and to interact properly with other animals and humans.
          As you can see, this essay should encourage you to adopt a dog today. 

Dogs

By: David


    “Woof , “Woof”! “Meow”, “Meow’! What is the sound you want to hear when you open your front door? We think a dog is the best pet to have and this paper will convince you to agree with us.

    The good thing about a dog is that they make your unhappiness go good. If u like to work out then take your dog on a walk or on a run. Also a better is that they love to lick you when you’re upset.
   
A better thing about dogs than cats is that dogs can fetch your slippers and the morning newspaper. You can play catch with your dog when you’re in the mood fore an exercise. Also you can train your dog to poop and pee outside.

    The other best thing about a dog is that they can protect you from impostor. Do you need help going to position to position I would go out right now and buy a dog guide right now.

    All in at the moment you now the differences between a dog and a cat. So now if I were you I would go out right now and get a dog hope you changed your mind of staying with a cat.

SWISH

Tariq Qayum 

                

If you are taking up a new sport give basketball

a try.  Basketball is a very superb sport that’s why I think basketball is the best sport in the world, better than baseball, football, golf, and exc. Now I will tell you some important facts about basketball.

Basketball is an remarkable and active sport.

In basketball there is a 29.5 basketball, a 10ft hoop, and there is a pro league league called the NBA (National Basketball Associations).  In the NBA there are 10 to 15 players on a team but 5 players on each team are on the court at a time.

One very important thin in basketball that

A lot of people don’t follow is to stretch before you play.  Some side affects are cracking your leg when you jump or falling on the ground because you lost your balance.

One thing in basketball

Is that you have to practice a lot.  If you practice, most likely you will make your shots, also since in basketball you run a lot its good for your body.  But if you don’t practice and you will miss your layups and outside shots you will get humiliated.

Lastly,

In the passionate sport basketball you always have to have excellent health.  Every time before and after you play you should wash your hands.  If you are really ill you should not play.  But most likely you will not get sick if you play your sport A LOT.  You will probably not get sick easily because as all sports basketball is good for you immune system which is the system that fights of illness and other things.

In conclusion,

I think that everyone who is taking up a sport should give basketball a try instead of  any other outdoor sports, and I am sure you will after this SA. 

Movie Magic!

 By Ian Reiter

     Do you like to watch a lot of movies? Well, I do. Movies are like places to go. A good movie can pull you into the story. If you think you will not really like a certain movie, you should at least watch part of it and see if you start to like it. Also, if you know you like a certain genre, such as action films, then watch an action film. If you are ever tired, watch a scary movie, that will wake you up. Movies are awesome.

     There are many different types of movies, such as action, comedies, and science fiction. I highly recommend “King Kong” and “The Nutty Professor”. I am very excited about several movies that are coming out. “Spiderman 4”, and “The Wolfman”. I love to watch movies and so should you.

     If you do not have anything to do, you should pick one out from your collection at home. If you do not own a lot of movies, you can always go to Netflix.com and rent a movie. If you do not want to watch a movie and would rather read, well read a book about a movie or the making of a movie. Sometimes, finding out what happens during the making of a movie can be so interesting. I love relaxing at home and watching a good movie with my family.

     Next time when you get bored, kick back and watch a movie. It does not matter what kind of movie you choose, just choose one. They are all good. The most recent movie I saw was “The Tooth Fairy”. It was a hilarious movie. I saw it with my brother and my dad. They both thought it was funny.

     My point to all of this is, give different kinds of movies a chance. Sometimes you may hear what a certain movie is about and that it was not very good. Well, that is just that person’s opinion. You may feel the exact opposite about the film. Watch something you normally would not, like maybe you do not like horror films because they scare you. Well, some horror films are actually comedy’s and will make you laugh. I try to give all movies a chance and so should you. Except for the romance genre.