tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post5973338335363293918..comments2024-03-26T23:38:39.659-07:00Comments on Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog: Biographical Bonanza! Mrs. Yollishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comBlogger46125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-68012909453415927612014-05-13T20:58:48.295-07:002014-05-13T20:58:48.295-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
While I was President...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br />While I was President of the United States, on October 14, 1957 Sputnick was launched. Then, Sputnick 2 carried a dog. This made Americans fear missles from the Soviet Union. I supported catching the Soviet Union. <br /><br />On January 31, 1958, the first United States satellite was launched into space. Forming NASA was only one of the many things that I did for America. <br /><br />I went to West Point and received a free education. Because of this I started working for the government. What do you want to accomplish?<br /><br />From, Dwight D. EisenhowerDwight David Eisenhower ( Sydney )noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-91417247313106065412014-05-08T17:44:56.062-07:002014-05-08T17:44:56.062-07:00Dear Ms. Ross,
My mom's birthday is flag day ...Dear Ms. Ross,<br /><br />My mom's birthday is flag day and so every year we celebrate your contributions to our country when we celebrate my mom's birthday. And, my grammy and pop both grew up in your hometown of Philadelphia so they have visited your house and traveled over the Betsy Ross Bridge named in your honor.<br /><br />Your admirer,<br />AllisonAllisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-20172371982957373492014-05-08T17:28:58.483-07:002014-05-08T17:28:58.483-07:00Dear Wilbur (Chance),
I read your post and it rem...Dear Wilbur (Chance),<br /><br />I read your post and it reminded me of something I've recently read about the amazing things that happen when we are pursuing joy:<br /><br />We all know that the Wright brothers broke through and flew—but why were they the first to succeed where myriad men had failed? They had plenty of stiff competition among their contemporaries, including Samuel Pierpont Langley. Langley led a well-funded, highly educated team of scientists in the race to build the first powered, manned airplane. It lost the flight race to the Wright brothers, who were total unknowns at the time. There are many theories about why the Wright brothers were able to fly and Langley was not. I have a simple one. Langley was trying to build an airplane. The Wright brothers wanted to fly. Langley was pursuing history, glory, and financial rewards. The Wright brothers were pursuing joy. They wanted to fly and see the world as birds do. Their pursuit of joy, of one concrete ideal, made the difference in their victory."—Richard Sheridan, Joy Inc.: How We Built A Workplace Jen (Allison's mom)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-59314202674746755622014-05-06T20:08:26.220-07:002014-05-06T20:08:26.220-07:00Dear Beverly,
Indeed I like to paint a lot. I nev...Dear Beverly,<br /><br />Indeed I like to paint a lot. I never got any medal or award. The official experts of my time did not like my way of painting and did not accept me in exhibitions. With my friends we had to create our own exhibition to show our paintings.<br /><br />Do you also have friends who are artists? This is great to share your passion with friends.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Claude MonetClaude Monet (Theo)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-58778772246684704112014-05-06T15:27:21.954-07:002014-05-06T15:27:21.954-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
I was born in August ...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br />I was born in August 5, 1930, on my grandparent's farm in Aglaia, Ohio. My ship was called Apollo 11. I moved to some communities before my family went to Wapakoneta. When I was 13 years old, I developed an interest in flying. My love of airplanes grew when I went on my first airplane ride in a Ford Tia-Motor, a Tin Goose, at the age of 6. The Apollo 11 was lunch in July 20, 1969. Can anyone guess where I was going?<br /><br />From,<br />Neil Armstrong Neil Armstrong (Evan)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-13662074875865053052014-05-06T09:41:42.623-07:002014-05-06T09:41:42.623-07:00Dear Edison,
I am Albert. I was born on March 14,1...Dear Edison,<br />I am Albert. I was born on March 14,1879,when When I was a boy I asked lots of questions. When I grew up I got expelled. When I was 16 I thought I could go straight to collage.<br /><br />And this is how I started my first part of my life.<br />from Albert <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Albert Einstiennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-34887827274723819542014-05-06T09:37:55.016-07:002014-05-06T09:37:55.016-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
Hi I am Laura Ingall...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class, <br /><br />Hi I am Laura Ingalls Wilder. I was born on February 7, 1867 in Wisconsin. When I was a kid I enjoyed running in the fields, making hats out of old birds nests, and putting my feet in the chilly water while the little fish nibble on my toes. When I was fifteen I excepted my first teaching job far away from my house. When I was older I met someone named Almanzo Wilder. That is how I got my last name. I got married to him and had two kids. After a little while Almanzo died. That is when I decided write my first book Little House on the Prairie then I decided to write a series of books Little House on the Prairie. Sadly I died February 10, 1957.<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Laura Ingalls Wilder (Emilyn) Laura Ingalls Wilder (Emilyn)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-50615414098808975392014-05-06T09:36:23.366-07:002014-05-06T09:36:23.366-07:00Dear Wilbur and Orville Wright,
I am wondering ho...Dear Wilbur and Orville Wright,<br /><br />I am wondering how did you get blind? Do you think that Goerner and his team have found the<i> Electra</i> plane? Some people say that I died in the Pacific Ocean. Comment back Coleman or Wilbur. :-{}<br /><br />From,<br />Amelia<br /> <br /><br /><br /><br />Earhartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-21502795949736391072014-05-06T09:35:37.595-07:002014-05-06T09:35:37.595-07:00Dear Babe Ruth,
My name is Wayne Gretzky, and I a...Dear Babe Ruth,<br /><br />My name is Wayne Gretzky, and I am the top goal scorer to ever step on ice while playing hockey. I was born in 1961 in Brantford, Ontario. While being a kid I was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in 1978, and that year I one the Hart Memorial Trophy for most valuable playing in the NHL. I ended up winning the trophy nine times! I played for three other teams, them being the LA Kings, St. Louis Blues, and the NY Rangers. I retired in 1999 and was inducted that year into the hockey hall of fame. I was part owner of the Phoenix Coyotes, and after that I was there head coach. Then in 2009 I stopped coaching. <br /><br />Do you have any questions about hockey?<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Wayne Gretzky (Ali and Bryce)Wayne Gretzkynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-18931939870060577942014-05-06T09:35:07.081-07:002014-05-06T09:35:07.081-07:00Dear Mrs.Yollis and class,
Dear Mrs. Yollis and cl...Dear Mrs.Yollis and class,<br />Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br /><br /> Hi I'm Ronald Reagan, and I was born in Tampico, Illinois, on June 16, 1911. I was an actor and president, and I helped lower taxes for U.S.citizens.I got reed of a nuclear weapon, and I was a self learner. I traveled to over 200 city's for radio acting. I loved jellybeans and I never was picky. <br /> <br /><br />Your 1987 president,<br />Ronald ReaganRoanld Reagannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-54188187662070530852014-05-06T09:35:05.879-07:002014-05-06T09:35:05.879-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis and class,
My name is Lionel Me...Dear Mrs. Yollis and class, <br /><br />My name is Lionel Messi. I am a famous football player, but you can also call it soccer. I play for FC Barcelona. Through 2008- 2009 I got 38 goals. I was born on June 24, 1987, in Rosario, Argentina. Are rivals are Real Madrid. <br /><br />Your soccer lover,<br />Messi<br />Ben as messinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-91459230192937175282014-05-06T09:35:01.306-07:002014-05-06T09:35:01.306-07:00@ Albert Einstein,
My name is Thomas Edison and w...@ Albert Einstein,<br /><br />My name is Thomas Edison and when I was young I was curious about electricity, along with many other things. When I was young I loved science, and I built my first lab when I was seven. As a boy I worked as a train candy boy and ran my own newspaper from the baggage car of a train. I also worked as a telegraph operator for a while.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Thomas EdisonThomas Edison (Nate)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-46552793123682012452014-05-06T09:34:41.204-07:002014-05-06T09:34:41.204-07:00Dear John F Kennedy (Bryce),
So your the 35 presi...Dear John F Kennedy (Bryce),<br /><br />So your the 35 president I'm the 16 president. I was wondering when did you get that nickname? Also did you have a job before you were a president. I went on <a href="http://worldbookonline.com/kids/home" rel="nofollow">World Book Online</a> and searched your name up, and read about you. You are a very instructing president.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Abraham Lincoln (Daniel)Abraham Lincoln (D★niel)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-32630579366699826582014-05-06T09:34:33.383-07:002014-05-06T09:34:33.383-07:00Dear Benjamin Franklin,
You sound like a wonderfu...Dear Benjamin Franklin,<br /><br />You sound like a wonderful man who I would like to meet. I have some comparisons that I would like to mention. It will be in a Step-Up-to-Writing paragraph, as Mrs. Yollis' class calls it.<br /><br /><b><i>There are many differences that we have, but I decided to mention the three most important ones. Firstly, obviously, I was blind and you were sighted. Of course, at that time, the sighted probably could invent more resources. We were both inventors, but you invented more products than me. Second, we are different because you had no major accident, and I had one major accident. I had my eye pierced by a sharp tool, which caused me to be blind, while you did not have any accident that affected in your success. Either ways, we were both successful in the first place. Finally, you would have never seen me because I didn't exist at that time! If you don't understand what I said, even though I doubt that, I mean that you were born in the 1700's, and I was born in the 1800's. I still would like to meet you, and I wish that you were in my blind school. At last, you weren't, and life went on. Clearly, we were both inventors and famous, but we still have many differences.</i></b> <br /><br />Benjamin Franklin, I have not read your <i>Poor Richard's Almanac</i>. Actually, I have not even heard of your Almanac! <br /><br />Oh my! I have to go to class now! I know that this comment is very short, and I will come back when I have time. Good bye, Benjamin Franklin, the inventor of many grand objects!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Louis BrailleLouis Braillehttp://heatherym.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-41836049048262129402014-05-06T09:33:16.415-07:002014-05-06T09:33:16.415-07:00@ Louis Braille,
I am sorry about your eyes. :-( ...@ Louis Braille,<br /><br />I am sorry about your eyes. :-( We are new at typing, but excited too! <br /><br />Hi I am an inventor too, and my name is Alexander. I am very impressed because there are finally more ways to contact each other nowadays. A little bird told me, "There are many more ways to talk people all around the world."<br /><br />Hi I am another inventor, and my name is Juliette. I invented something very different from you. I am the Founder of The Girl Scouts of America. I met a man named Sir Robert Baden-Powell. He was the Founder of The Boy Scouts of Europe. He really changed my life.<br /><br />Did you meet any body who inspired you?<br /><br /><br />From,<br />Alexander Graham Bell and Juliette LowAlexander Graham Bell and Juliette Lownoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-14253297849238288362014-05-06T09:32:15.112-07:002014-05-06T09:32:15.112-07:00Dear Amelia Earhart,
My name is Sally Kristen Rid...Dear Amelia Earhart,<br /> My name is Sally Kristen Ride. I am so sorry that you got lost, and nobody could find you. When the pilot flew over your head, I thought that you meant the two fans cut your hair off. I think flying straight up 14,000 feet is really high!<br /><br />Warmly,<br />Sally Kristen Ride (aka Nizma)Sally Kirsten Ride (aka Nizma)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-66829039187380092532014-05-06T09:32:08.356-07:002014-05-06T09:32:08.356-07:00@ Thomas Edison,
You changed the world, and I won...@ Thomas Edison,<br /><br />You changed the world, and I wonder what we would do without the lightbulb! It would certainly be hard to see at night. <br />Can you think of an invention we need today?<br /><br />From,<br />Henry Ford and the Wilbur Wright (Darius and Chance) Henry Ford and Wilbur Wright (Darius & Chance)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-56898014762077988902014-05-06T09:28:04.555-07:002014-05-06T09:28:04.555-07:00Dear Betsy Ross,
I was born on February 22, 1732...Dear Betsy Ross, <br /><br />I was born on <b>February 22, 1732</b>. My father died when I was 7 years old. :-( <br /><br />I know who asked you to make the American flag. It was me! That time there was only 13 colonies so you put 13 stars on the flag!<br /><br />I was in the<b> Revolutionary War</b> like your husband! However, I was a general. <br /><br />Thank You!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />George Washington(Roxy)George Washingtonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-45738742654814174072014-05-06T09:27:50.810-07:002014-05-06T09:27:50.810-07:00@Beverly Cleary,
Greetings! This is Benjamin Fran...@Beverly Cleary,<br /><br />Greetings! This is Benjamin Franklin. <br /><br />So, you are an author? Great choice. When I was writing my famous book, <i>Poor Richard's Almanac,</i> I had a wonderful time. Writing more and more helped me grow my brain and gave me ideas for quotes like, "Haste makes waste," and, "Little strokes fell great oaks." Those quotes all mean something. "Haste makes waste" means don't do an activity too hasty, or you will make waste. "Little strokes fell great oaks" means that if you do something patiently, you will succeed. Can you search up some more of my famous quotes? What do some other famous quotes of mine mean?<br /><br />I have read one of your books called <i>Ramona and Beezus.</i> That book was a marvelous one. It was about a silly little girl named Ramona who has a huge imagination. The older sister, Beatrice, was very serious. In my opinion, you have made both these characters so realistic that it seems you can just jump into the book and meet them. I understand that you have a whole series about Ramona and Beezus, and I have only read half of the novels. What other books have you written?<br /><br />I hope to hear from you soon!<br /><br />Farewell for now, <br />Benjamin Franklin Cooperhttp://keirasbigideas.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-86879420384943781772014-05-06T09:20:11.061-07:002014-05-06T09:20:11.061-07:00Dear Mozart,
My name is Ludwig Van Beethoven, and...Dear Mozart,<br /><br />My name is Ludwig Van Beethoven, and right next to me is you! I was a famous composer too, but I played the cello, the viola, and the piano. If you want to learn more about me, please read my comment below. <br /><br />You died in 1781. I was born in 1770, and died in 1826. How old was I? Did we ever meet?<br /><br />Search me up, and see if I had any brothers or sisters. Go to World Book Online. I think you will enjoy, one of the most famous musical pieces, the 5th Symphony. Did you know that I once created a symphony that had five parts? A regular symphony only has four parts!<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Ludwig Van Beethoven and Wolfgang Amedaus MozartBeethoven and Mozartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-4790246140919067482014-05-06T09:18:49.417-07:002014-05-06T09:18:49.417-07:00Dear Monet,
Hello! I am Beverly Cleary.
Wow! Yo...Dear Monet,<br /><br />Hello! I am Beverly Cleary. <br /><br />Wow! You have painted many paintings. I am an illustrator and an author, so I also like to draw. <br /><br />There are many different types of arts like: sculpting, painting, drawing, playing a music instrument, and believe it or not, writing! I earned The Medal of Arts in 2003. <br /><br />Were you bestowed any awards or medals?<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Beverly Cleary (Aashi)Beverly Clearyhttp://aashij.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-51518034020309719582014-05-06T09:14:19.704-07:002014-05-06T09:14:19.704-07:00@ Beverly Cleary,
It's funny, I was writing ...@ Beverly Cleary,<br /><br />It's funny, I was writing poetry all my life, yet you never picked up a book until the third grade! Like you, I also had a love of reading. Which is a good thing, you know. Some people say, reading can make you a lot smarter. I do believe this saying. <br /><br />When I wrote my poetry, I would sit at my desk and look out at the garden for inspiration. The beautiful sun, flowers, the lovely sky breeze. What better place to relax? <br /><br />Did you go anywhere for inspiration? If not, how else did you come up with the several humorous series that you have written? Are you still writing books?<br /><br />Yours truly,<br />Emily Dickinson Emily Dickinson (Shayna)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-65863404530470790902014-05-06T09:07:36.030-07:002014-05-06T09:07:36.030-07:00Dear all,
My name is Babe Ruth, and I am the grea...Dear all,<br /><br /><b>My name is Babe Ruth, and I am the greatest baseball player of all time. </b><br /><br /><b> I hit 714 home runs in my whole career. I was a big part of baseball history. Sadly, Henry Aaron hit 715 homers in his career, so that did it for my record. The first team I was on was the Boston Red Sox, and then I got traded to the Yanks and that was the start of the great Bambino Curse. The Yanks were very lucky to get me as a trade. </b><br /><br />Are you a big part of baseball history?<br /><br />Fondly,<br /><br />Babe RuthBabe Ruthnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-88108593044576807992014-05-05T07:27:23.841-07:002014-05-05T07:27:23.841-07:00Dear Thomas Jefferson,
I'm currently studying...Dear Thomas Jefferson,<br /><br />I'm currently studying you in school! I find you very interesting. You died when you were 83, and I am still alive and I am 9. If you do the math, you are 74 years older than me! <br /><br />I am honored to do you in a biography bookmark!<br /><br />Warmly,<br /><br />Peter<br /><br />P.S I have a blog and I hope you read <a href="http://petersplentifulpostings.blogspot.com/2014/02/happy-presidents-day.html" rel="nofollow"> Happy Presidents Day!</a> Peter's Plentiful Postingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11901063265851506904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-57142084856130204352014-05-04T19:54:52.443-07:002014-05-04T19:54:52.443-07:00Dear Mrs Yollis and class,
I was born on March 14...Dear Mrs Yollis and class,<br /><br />I was born on March 14, 1879, and lived in Munich, Germany. When I was in grade school I was very curious and loved to ask questions about everything. When I grew up I wanted to learn physics, which is the science of energy and matter. After thinking about it for a long time, I realized energy can be turned into matter and matter can be turned into energy. This how I came up with my famous equation E=mc2. In 1921 I won the Nobel Prize in physics.<br /><br />What are you curious about?<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Albert EinsteinAlbert Einstein (Adam)noreply@blogger.com