tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post1292446050912984385..comments2024-03-26T23:38:39.659-07:00Comments on Mrs. Yollis' Classroom Blog: Meet Mr. Mannell!Mrs. Yollishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08553708205781596148noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-49903185288570918502012-04-12T04:52:45.138-07:002012-04-12T04:52:45.138-07:00Dear Trey and Sammy,
I've always loved acrost...Dear Trey and Sammy,<br /><br />I've always loved acrostics as they make you think about words with not only the correct starting letter but words that make sense together. Your acrostic is well written, especially "Learning together" as this is something I've always sort to do. :)<br /><br />Here is a short one using your names.<br /><br /><strong>T</strong>errific<br /><strong>R</strong>emarkable<br /><strong>E</strong>xceptional<br /><strong>Y</strong>outhful<br /> <br /><strong>A</strong>crostic<br /><strong>N</strong>ot<br /><strong>D</strong>efined<br /> <br /><strong>S</strong>imply<br /><strong>A</strong>s<br /><strong>M</strong>r<br /><strong>M</strong>annell’s<br /><strong>Y</strong>en for learning<br /><br />@RossMannell<br />Teacher, NSW, Australiarmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-84019225581415940182012-04-12T02:29:46.123-07:002012-04-12T02:29:46.123-07:00Dear R◱yce and Br⚔nden,
Know so much about everyt...Dear R◱yce and Br⚔nden,<br /><br />Know so much about everything? I suppose I've been a round quite a time longer than you have. :) <br /><br />Really though, I have always been interested in so many things around us. When people write posts or speak to me, I sometimes recall a little bit of information I once heard or read. Before long I’ve searched the internet or some books to find out a little more. I then often end up writing posts to share what I’ve found and what I remember.<br /><br />It’s not so much knowing many things, it’s more about knowing how to find out more. If you see or hear something interesting, take the time to learn more about it. You’ll be surprised how much you already know. :)<br /><br />@RossMannell<br />Teacher, NSW, Australiarmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-81706925645934496152012-04-05T09:17:53.217-07:002012-04-05T09:17:53.217-07:00Dear Mr. Mannell,
Thank you for leaving us a lot ...Dear Mr. Mannell,<br /><br />Thank you for leaving us a lot of comments! We made a acrostic poem just for you. An acrostic poem is a vertical letter in a name or thing.<br /><br /><b>M</b>arvelous<br /><b>R</b>ead<br /><br /><br /><b>M</b>agnifincent<br /><b>A</b>wesome<br /><b>N</b>ice<br /><b>N</b>ever gives up<br /><b>E</b>vrywere<br /><b>L</b>earning together<br /><b>L</b>oves blogging<br /><br />We hope you liked our acrostic poem!<br /><br />From,<br />Trey and SammyTrey and Sammynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-26307485860185937882012-04-05T08:56:16.686-07:002012-04-05T08:56:16.686-07:00@ Mr. Mannell
Thanks for the comment back!
Yes, ...@ Mr. Mannell<br /><br />Thanks for the comment back!<br /><br />Yes, our world is amazing! You know so much about <b>everything</b>! How did you learn it all?<br /><br />We loved your post, and it is a really good idea to make a blog with extended comments when you want to add pictures. Royce has <a href="http://thevoiceofroyce.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">a blog,</a> but he has never thought of making longer comments in it.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />♔⚙♔⚙♔⚙R◱yce and Br⚔nden⚙♔⚙♔⚙♔♔⚙♔⚙♔⚙R◱yce and Br⚔nden⚙♔⚙♔⚙♔noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-54093772229938588402012-04-05T07:29:10.219-07:002012-04-05T07:29:10.219-07:00Dear Royce,
I wanted to included a small graphic ...Dear Royce,<br /><br />I wanted to included a small graphic I drew with my reply to your comment. It was easier to do this as a blog post that try to add here. Here is your link...<br /><br />http://rossmannell.posterous.com/for-royce-on-seasons<br /><br />@RossMannellrmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-4051288322162610472012-04-05T06:30:23.847-07:002012-04-05T06:30:23.847-07:00Dear Atrina,
It was about this time last year I h...Dear Atrina,<br /><br />It was about this time last year I had a look at a blog creator site and joined. It wasn't until possibly late May or early June I created my first blog. At the same time I joined Twitter and saw teachers writing about blogs.<br /><br />I can't remember the first class blog I visited but I was hooked straight away. There were some wonderful posts from students in the UK. I left comments and was surprised to get replies. Their responses showed me how important it was to leave positive comments. The class was thrilled someone on the other side of the world had taken the time to comment.<br /><br />More contacts and I soon saw a request for information on volcanoes from Class 6D of High Lawn school in the UK. I started to create posts on volcanoes and sent them some samples from my collection (geology and volcanoes are interests). They were able to study samples from New Zealand, Hawaii and Fiji.<br /><br />You can see some of these posts using these links...<br /><br />http://rossmannell.posterous.com/hello-year-6-high-lawn-this-is-the-first-of-s-23563<br /><br />http://rossmannell.posterous.com/samples-scree-obsidian-samples<br /><br />Now, as the first birthday of my blogging approaches, it's hard to believe so much has happened in such a short time. I wonder what the second year will bring?<br /><br />By the way, Atrina, when I lived in Sydney about twelve years ago, I had friends originally from Iran. The Farsi language is very interesting. While it has similarities to Arabic, it is a unique and beautiful language.<br /><br />@RossMannell<br />Teacher, NSW, Australiarmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-56687327715346047392012-04-05T06:06:40.270-07:002012-04-05T06:06:40.270-07:00Dear Mrs M,
When agreeing to a Skype session with...Dear Mrs M,<br /><br />When agreeing to a Skype session with Mrs. Yollis and class, I knew I was in for an adventure. It was my first experience using Skype.<br /><br />As the number of longer comments I make has grown (I can talk too much in real life as well), I started using blog posts as comments, as in the farm photos. Making a post as a comment allows me to add more information, videos and photos without cluttering someone else's blog.<br /><br />A world tour? If I had the money, it would be wonderful to visit some of the amazing classes I have come to know through blogging. They show me students all over the world are creative and have wonderful skills and knowledge. Of course, there is a little mystery in appearing as some words on a blog. <br /><br />One of my thoughts, my daydream, at times is to be part of a session where I have travelled to another country and am part of a "Guess where in the world I am now." Children have to ask questions to try to guess. As they seem to be getting close to the answer, I type...<br /><br />"I've been typing on my laptop but seem to be having a problem with my connection. I might be about to lose you. I'll just knock on a door to see if someone in this building might be able to help me."<br /><br />The class hears a knock on their classroom door and I am standing there. I do have strange ideas. :)<br /><br />@RossMannellrmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-5787715398276366892012-04-05T05:39:17.027-07:002012-04-05T05:39:17.027-07:00Dear AA,
They're initials I've often seen...Dear AA,<br /><br />They're initials I've often seen when visiting some of my favourite blogs. My reply would take up too much space in this comment section so I prepared a post to answer your comment...<br /><br />http://rossmannell.posterous.com/an-answer-for-aa-who-asked-what-was-my-favour<br /><br />@RossMannellrmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-62060815943066007662012-04-05T02:19:18.215-07:002012-04-05T02:19:18.215-07:00Hello Mrs McKenzie and Grade 3,
New Zealand has b...Hello Mrs McKenzie and Grade 3,<br /><br />New Zealand has been a favourite place for me since I was 20 and made my first overseas trip. At that time I spent 5 weeks in New Zealand on a very limited budget as I was still a student at university but what an experience.<br /><br />I have covered very many parts of New Zealand from Invercargill in the south to the Bay of Islands in the north. It's a wonderful place to see and a treasure trove of scenery for the photographer.<br /><br />After my first Skype experience, I found it fun to be part of a class. :)<br /><br />@RossMannellrmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-84511128034861798992012-04-04T07:43:10.556-07:002012-04-04T07:43:10.556-07:00Dear Atrina,
I also loved meeting Mr. Mannell!
...Dear Atrina,<br /><br />I also loved meeting Mr. Mannell! <br /><br />I can't believe it's fall there, and we are in the <b>wettest</b> season, spring. The Skype call worked great! <br /><br />I was shocked to learn that he has <b>five blogs!</b> That is a lot of blogs.<br /><br />Mr. Mannell is a great <b>blogger!</b> Maybe we could Skype with him again some time.<br /><br />I have skyped with my grandpa and grandma on Long Island, New York. One of the times, my cousins were involved. As you know, I have also <a href="http://yollisclassblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/royce-skypes-with-jarrod-from-australia.html" rel="nofollow">skyped with Jarrod.</a><br /><br />Sincerely,<br />RoyceRoycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054918142347662191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-2042657001638034242012-04-03T18:26:09.893-07:002012-04-03T18:26:09.893-07:00Dear Mrs. Yollis,
I had so much fun meeting Mr. M...Dear Mrs. Yollis,<br /><br />I had so much fun meeting Mr. Mannell. I always wanted to meet him because he comments a lot.<br /><br />It was shocking to know that this is his first year commenting. In my opinion he is a great blogger.<br /><br />Yes, I have Skyped with my grandmother. She lives in Iran. That was my first Skype call at home.<br /><br />From,<br />Atrinaatrinanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-29536350831324446382012-04-03T08:11:46.113-07:002012-04-03T08:11:46.113-07:00Dear Mrs Yollis and Class,
I was delighted to see ...Dear Mrs Yollis and Class,<br />I was delighted to see Mr Mannell featured on your class blog, as he is indeed a valued member of our blogging community and over the past year that Class 2 has now been blogging, we have come to enjoy Mr Mannell's comments greatly - and look forward to hearing what he has to say about our work. He makes a wonderful audience, always constructive in his comments and usually throwing in something new to think about as well. We especially enjoyed the time that he told us all about his farm, we still go back and look at those pictures!<br />Perhaps he should consider a world tour of classrooms he blogs with as his fame spreads!<br />Mrs M<br />A Room with a View<br />Snowy Northern England!Mrs Monaghanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580874869403316436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-87563856622641438762012-04-03T06:21:18.228-07:002012-04-03T06:21:18.228-07:00Hello Mrs. Yollis and class,
Our session was wond...Hello Mrs. Yollis and class,<br /><br />Our session was wonderful. I had fun in my first Skype session. It was exciting to see and hear you all. It's been some time since I've been able to speak in front of a class like that.<br /><br />I'll check on this post to see if anyone does have other questions. I know I enjoyed the ones you asked in the session. :)<br /><br />At this time, I'm in front of my computer commenting on a number of blogs. Sometimes I add a special post if I want to share photos or a longer comment. This can take some time but I enjoy doing it. The last post to the blog was some flower photos for Ellie. It's great to be able to share some photos from my photo library. It's often only me who sees many of them. :)<br /><br />Here are links to the two posts made today for Ellie...<br /><br />http://rossmannell.posterous.com/photos-for-ellie-and-others-interested-in-my<br /><br />http://rossmannell.posterous.com/fungi-photos-for-ellie-and-others<br /><br />Keep blogging. It's fun. :)<br /><br />@RossMannell<br />Teacher, NSW, Australiarmannellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10325881715643049499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-58563520118207042992012-04-03T05:45:53.026-07:002012-04-03T05:45:53.026-07:00What a great idea, Mrs. Yollis. Mr. Mannell is a g...What a great idea, Mrs. Yollis. Mr. Mannell is a great supporter of student blogging and has been amazing with his support. What a great way to connect your students with him.<br /><br />Mr. CWm Chamberlainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06692221214846665588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-43799672977842197102012-04-03T00:44:35.156-07:002012-04-03T00:44:35.156-07:00Dear Mrs Yollis and students,
This is just awesom...Dear Mrs Yollis and students,<br /><br />This is just awesome that you were able to skype with Mr Mannell and to think it was his very first time too.<br />I couldn't think of better class to skype with.<br /><br />How true Mr Mannell is a wonderful blogger and teacher all wrapped up in one.<br /><br />I, would like to ask Mr Mannell what level of teaching was his favourite? <br /><br />Keep blogging Mr Mannell for we need people like you to ensure that we never stop learning.<br /><br />Best Wishes,<br />AAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2633466533683944100.post-54048836107166245982012-04-02T23:21:18.423-07:002012-04-02T23:21:18.423-07:00Dear Mrs Yollis and Grade 3
How nice that Mr Manne...Dear Mrs Yollis and Grade 3<br />How nice that Mr Mannell got to share a new experience with you!<br /><br />Mr Mannell has left lovely comments on B4's blog too. We were very pleased to find out that Mr Mannell is familiar with our town as he has been here during his travels to New Zealand. <br /><br />Now, thanks to your Skype post, we have learned that New Zealand is Mr Mannell favourite place to travel to!<br /><br />Maybe B4 could Skype with you next term. We have a two week term break over Easter and will be back at school on 23 April.<br /><br />best wishes<br />Mrs McKenzie and B4Mrs McKenzie and B4http://openthedoortob4.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com