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Have you ever caught yourself wanting sun instead of snow but then when it snows you want sun? I certainly have, but I've now come up with my opinion. Come join me in which season is better!


I think summer is cool because, well think of all the stuff you can see
and do that you cant do in the winter like going outside everyday after
home work or going swimming outside a lot as in the winter you go
swimming once or twice a month or you go outside ,yes, but you don't
get all day out there for as for summer you could spend all day out
there and not have one single problem( except for maybe getting over dehydrated ,but that doesn't happen often).



On the other hand winter can be cool at points too, for instance going sledding or drinking hot chocolate after playing outside. You also don't
have to get your fan out when it's summer and you are burning hot
cause under your covers you want to stay warm. Plus when you go
outside you don't get burnt skin like you do in the summer, and plus
you have all this protective gear on as for summer you don't but you
can get a disease if you don't put sun screen on!!!


Now for the moment of truth...... I think summer is better than winter because you can wear regular clothes without putting protective gear on!!!


Thanks for participating in my opinion essay. I hope you get to thinking about this too!!!

Are you tired of you PC being too slow? Are tired of waiting?

Imagine its winter. A little boy is inside all alone bored to tears. Well not anymore for you have video games. But which one to choose. Should you pick the state of the art Play Station 3 or the classic Wii system? Which one to pick?

Here are some facts about both the systems to help you decide. The classic PS3 is a high tech system with amazing graphics,then again the Wii does give you an impressive workout. Back to the PS3,the PS3 makes much more exciting games to play in high definition. But also the Wii allows you to connect to the Internet.

All right enough talk lets vote,and the winning system is Play Station 3. So it turns out the Play Station 3 is the better gaming system. Well that's all see ya next time folks.

In this essay it will examine whether kids should have cell phones or not.



A few reasons why we should have cell phones are we could use them for internet research on a project, blogging our school essays ,typing something up for a school project , and keeping in touch with our parents for emergency purposes. For internet research we could turn assignments in faster.Blogging our school essays if we for got to turn it in we could use our cell phones. If we need more information we could type what we need and print it. Keeping in touch with our parents we would be able to reach them for emergencies.



Some reasons why kids should not have cell phones. Are we could get distracted from school work while texting other kids. Or we can get in trouble for texting inappropriate stuff about other kids. We could get distracted with our phones. We could tell secrets about other people if we use them in a wrong way.



I believe kids should be allowed to use cell phones to keep in contact with our parents for emergency purposes. So we know there safe and they know were safe.

By Nick V

Have you seen Twilight or New Moon? Well, if you haven't then you need to, it is amazing, fantastic and awesome! I personally like New Moon better then the first one!

If you have seen them, then you are with the Vampires or Werewolves, You either like Jacob or Edward better. I had to think about it for awhile, but I finally decided that I am on Team Jacob! I would say Edward is 49% and Jacob is 51%.

So here are some reasons I choose Jacob. First thing, Edward left Bella unprotected from Victoria and Larauntee and also just left her alone when they were deeply in love. Another reason is that Jacob and Bella have been friends for a long time and it's also very dangerous being around all those Vampires because alot of them want to suck her blood.

Another point of view that alot of people have is being on Team Edward. Some reasons that people are on Team Edward's side are, that she is deeply in love with him. Another reason is that Alice has seen her as a Vampire, so she would want to be turned into a Vampire by Edward, not by a bad Vampire. And also Vampires can live forever. So which side are you on?

Chandler W

It is February 7th, 2010 at Dolphin Stadium in Miami, Florida and over 75,000 football fans have come to watch the greatest game on Earth…Super Bowl XLIV. The Minnesota Vikings have taken the field with the leadership of one of the greatest quarterbacks in the NFL, Brett Favre who is no stranger to the Super Bowl tension. The National Anthem has been performed, fireworks have blasted and the Blue Angels have completed the fly by. It’s game time!

The Vikings are going to win the Super Bowl of 2010!

Here are some reasons why I think the Vikings are going to win the XLIV (2010) Super Bowl.

One, they are ranked #1 in the Nation for most sacks. This defense will shut down any team any day. The quarterback will be on his back the second he gets the ball. They are not called the Purple Peaple Eaters for nothing!

Two, the Vikings have Adrian Peterson as their running back. He is ranked #4 in the Nation. When Adrian Peterson gets the ball you don’t want to blink as he’ll be spiking the football in the end zone for a touchdown before the defense even knew what hit them. If the defense does get in his way, they are going to get punished. Adrian Peterson is one of the hardest hitting running backs of all time. He won’t run around you, he’ll run through you.

Three, the Vikings are lead by Brett Favre who is ranked #3 in the Nation. This 40 year old veteran has seen it all. He’s been in numerous playoffs, Super Bowls, and leads the league in numerous statistics for all time. He came out of retirement and has never looked better. He is going to have his best season yet!

Fourth, the Vikings team has the total package. The Vikings are ranked #3 in the Nation for most touchdowns and that is what wins games. When you score the most touchdowns, you’re going to win the game. The Vikings are ranked #8 for total yards. Being in the top ten in yards and scoring in the top for most touchdowns just means that they get better field position than other teams. The Vikings are ranked #4 in
Rushing and #5 in scoring. When you add it all up you get a simple answer to the question. Who will win Super Bowl XLIV? The Vikings!

Now some might think that the Cardinals, Saints, Ravens, Colts, Cowboys, Jets or Chargers will win the Super Bowl. After all, when you look at the power rankings, the Vikings are #3 behind the Chargers at #2 and the Colts at #1. Both the Chargers and the Colts have a 1 or 2 game better record and have been playing great football. The Chargers and the Colts are no strangers to the playoffs or the Super Bowl.

What the Chargers and Colts and all the rest in line don’t have is Brett Favre and the total package of the Minnesota Vikings. This is probably Brett Favre’s last chance to win a Super Bowl and with his passion for the game, it will be an unstoppable force to battle.

As the 75,000 fans cheer with excitement, Brett Favre is jumping up and down with his teammates as the final seconds countdown to Super Bowl XLIV. The Vikings have won and Brett Favre just performed the game of his life breaking all quarterback records in the history of the Super Bowl. The Vikings Win! The Vikings Win! This game will go down in history as the best Super Bowl ever!

It is Sunday afternoon. Don't you just hate it when your mom wants to watch the Minnesota Vikings football game and you want to watch the Chicago Bears? That always happens to me.

The Bears are my favorite team because they have Brian Urlacher and Devon Hester, both awesome players. They also had Walter Payton, a.k.a. Sweetness, an NFL Hall of Fame running back. The Bears have had a longer history of great players than the Vikings.

The Vikings may have Adrian Peterson, an NFL top rusher, and future Hall of Famer Brett Farve at quarterback, but that doesn't mean they always do well. The Vikings have a habit of disappointing their fans.

The Bears have been to two Super Bowls and won one. The Vikings have been to four, but were crushed in each one.

In my opinion, the Bears are the ones to watch because they have been around longer and continue to impress me. It is up to you who you like.

Matt B.

What did you do last time you had a snow day? Did you go sledding? Or did you play video games? If you did, you probably played the wii or the ps3. I am going to examine the features of these two gaming systems. With the wii, you interact with the game, but the ps3 has better graphics. With the wii you can make a "mini mii". And the ps3 can can go on the internet. With the ps3 all you're doing is moving your thumbs, but with the wii you are moving you whole body. So I would chose the wii.


cody m.

I love cats and I think that everyone shold have cats too! Cats are loyal and loving animals. I think that cats are very loving and kind. Here are some reasons why you should have, or should not have a cat or cats. Wich side will you choose?

I think that everyone should have cats because they are such a cure for sadness! When you look in to there eyes and all you can see is the little reflections of the light on the Christmas Tree! And they are so soft that you want to cuddle them to pieces! Also, when you need to say outloud something that is on your mind, you can depend on a cat not to tell a soul!

This is not my personal opinion, but it just might be yours! Here are some ways on why some people don't like cats.
Some people just can't have cats because they can't afford them! And others could be allergic to their furr. The litterbox also takes responsibility that a lot of people don't have! Take me for example!

There you have it America! Now you have read some reasons wether to or to not have cats?
Decisions. Decisions! How to decide?

One day I was sitting down at lunch and heard people in a big argument. They were arguing about what was better, the PS3 or the Xbox360. I like the PS3 better and I will tell you why I picked it.
The PS3 has many features. One is that is has free online. It also has blueray dvd player and it does not get overheated. Another good thing about PS3 is that it has small connection cords. There are also bad things about the PS3. The biggest reason is that it leaves finger prints behind when you touch it.
Now on to the Xbox360. The controllers fit perfectly to your hand and they have the biggest online community. But the Xbox360 gets overheated easily and gets the red ring of doom. Xbox360 has large cords, they are the size of a Wii!! They also have wierd games like Halo.
Well I hope that this helps you pick out what you want. But my opinion, the best choice is PS3.



Brandon K.

Ping Pong is fun to play Dmitriy
You don’t like ping pong, is that right? Well, here are reasons that will be convincing and from a person who doesn’t like ping pong kind of view.

Ping pong has a lot of action when you’re moving around trying to get the ball. You are sweating so much that you need water. In ping pong you are playing other people. If you win you go to the next round. You want to become better. Well, you have to practice a lot to become an awesome ping pong player.

Other people think ping pong isn’t fun to play and that it's very boring. If you aren't getting anywhere you need to practice more. If you're a beginner, then you’ll have to learn a lot before becoming very good. When you're the best you outrank everybody.

I thought of the idea because I like ping pong a lot. That is why I think ping pong is fun to play. So start playing ping pong. Thanks for listening.

Have you ever wanted to go shopping but did not know where to go? I have before. Well here are two places you could go! The mall is a great place to shop. Target, also is a great place to shop. But the mall, in my opinion is better. Read this essay and find out which place you like to shop at the best!

Shopping at the Mall is better than shopping at Target because the Mall has a wider variety of stores in it, including some of my favorites. I like the Mall better because it has a theater in it, where I can watch some of my favorite movies like New Moon and 2012. Another reason why I like the Mall better than Target is because the mall has a bigger amount of food places in it, including Cold-Stone!

Shopping at Target could be better than shopping at the Mall because Target has groceries and food supplies. Most of the time Targets stuff is cheaper and they have more sales than the Mall does. (sometimes) Lastly, Target has less people than the Mall because the Mall is bigger so more people are there.

Personally, I like the Mall better but I hope you chose the store you like to shop at the best.
Thanks for reading my essay!

Aly M.

Which do you find more interesting, winter or summer? I personally think that winter is 10x better than summer because it obviously snows in the winter making winter unique while the sun rises and sets every day. What do you think?

The 1st reason fro me liking winter better, and to me the biggest reason, is that winter has more hands on activities to do outside and in. For example making snowmen, snow forts, snowballs, sledding, gingerbread men, and more. My next reason is that you get/have to get all bundled up, sit by the fireplace, and drink hot coco. All of these things get you warmed after being outside. Next my final reason is that you don't have to worry about sunscreen or sunburn! You also don't have to worry about frostbite if you bundle up!

Winter is not better than summer because summer is safer. There are more car accidents in the winter due to snow which leads to Waukee becoming a larger community. My second reason is that more people get sick in the winter. Most people suffer from the flue or other viruses in the winter than in the summer. My last reason is that you can get frostbite if you are not protected depending on the temperature.

I personally take the side of winter because if you are clean, careful, and safe winter is better. I know it sounds like a lot of work but really they are just the things we should be doing everyday.

P.S.
Don't let those summer lovers tell you are a cold person just because you like winter!

By: Miranda

"Mom, Mom!!! Please can I have a cell phone? Everyone else has one." Have you heard that before? Have you thought of both sides of having a phone? I think that everyone that is a young teen should have a cell phone. Are you ready for your child to have a phone or not?

I think that young teens should have a phone because they can keep in touch with friends, and family. They can keep undated on what's happening in the school and with friends. Also, they can keep pictures of special moments like a vacation or trip. Some phones have internet access so they can check the weather, news, sports, etc. Some have an MP3 player/Ipod built into them so they can listen to music while doing household work.

Some people think we should not have a phone because they think we will be rude with the phone. Another reason is that we will spend too much time on the phone talking or texting. One way we could fix that is by not texting during lunch or when someone is talking to us. The last reason is adults think we will misuse the phone, such as taking bad pictures of one another.

I hope you thought of the positive side about my opinion, and thought of getting your child a phone.

Most people think that gymnastics is easier than football. I would have to disagree. Gymnastics works not only muscle strength, it also works flexibility. Have you ever sen Shawn Johnson do flips on TV? Have you seen the NFL with your dad on Sunday? This essay will tell you which sport is best for you.
Gymnastics is not an easy sport. You have to be light so you can do high flips. It's important to get a lot of height so you don't hurt yourself. You also have to discipline yourself. You will only get better by setting goals and practicing. Finally, you have to be flexible. You can't do as much when your not. Gymnastics is definitely a hard sport.
Football is the most dangerous sport. You get injured with concussions, broken legs, and snapped necks. Also there are a lot of rivalries that involve others getting hurt. Last, you need a lot of pads. You need them everywhere, plus a helmet and a mudguard. Mostly everything in football is dangerous.
Sure, both of these are hard But again gymnastics works muscle strength and flexibility. Remember: If gymnastics were easy, it would be called football. Well, what do you think?

Are books better than movies?

Hundreds of books and movies are made each year. Both apply to all ages, so why not go for using your intellectual resources? But many people pick a favorite between the two. I personally prefer books. In this essay, we will talk about it. Books or movies, which do you prefer?

Some people feel that movies are better than books. They like how it gives you visual action. A variety of people like to see the story unfold before their eyes. But I think books are better because your imagination isn't limited by actors or sets. With books, you get to choose what the characters look like in your head. How can you grow your imagination if it's always done for you?

Another reason some people like movies is that they only take a couple of hours to watch. Reading can take days or weeks! But that's because books are better for your mind and for your education. Your brain has to comprehend the text. In the end, you engage your brain longer.

People may prefer movies as a form of relaxation. When you're reading a book it takes more work as you think about the words. Movies do the thinking for you. But having a story done more quickly isn't always the best. Books can last longer and pull you in more. Details can be very vivid and even though movies may be fun to watch, books often times contain more major characters and story lines that may be left out of a movie. Some people also find reading relaxing.

Although there are more than 10 million movies in the world, books have been enjoyed for centuries. There are many millions of books in print. In the National Library of Congress alone there are a whopping 141,847,810 books! In conclusion, reading builds your imagination, intellect, and it's just plain fun! So, what's your choice? I definitely think books are a lot better, not only for your imagination, but for your amusement too!!!

Have you ever walked into your family room and your dad is watching the football on t.v all day?
Football is one of the most common sports played. But it is also one of the stupidest sports. In this essay I will explain the reasons why football is or isn't stupid.

In football you get tackled. Some people can get seriously injured. People can get concussions. And you can break any bone in your body. There is no point in playing football. All you do is run and try to get the ball. Basketball and other sports have good points to them. And to the game.
Football creates fights and it could create your wost enemy. You could be best friends with one person then the next thing you know that person is your worst enemy. There is more hate in the world because of football! We need world peace!

Some people love football. You can meet new friends who are on you team. Some people think football is fun. You run to catch the ball and when you get a touchdown you feel happy. And proud of yourself.
If you get hurt, you can recover. Some people break bones and get concussions but they eventually recover from it.

Football can be very fun, but it's a stupid sport. Usually the most fun sports are kind of stupid. I personally think football is stupid. I hope you chose what you think- football is stupid or it isn't stupid.

Written by: Alyssa R.

What is your favorite sport? Mine is football. If you like golf, I'm going to tell you why football is better than golf.
You should choose football over golf. In golf the scores are confusing. If you get a hole in one you lose a point.
Even though you get hurt in football you have fun doing it. Golf is frustratingly hard. You have to hit the ball at the right power and at the right angle. In conlusion football is better than golf because it is not as hard as golf but it is not easy either.
by,
Lachlan A.

Have you ever not been able to find the right book? Then read Twilight or Harry but what one? There is a very big competition between the two books: Twilight and Harry Potter. They are both very famous and are movies. Both have an amazing amount of fans. Also both of the authors are great writers. This essay will look at both sides and see what one is better.

Twilight is a great saga. In it, there is 4 books. As they get they get even better then the one before. Twilight is about a human falling love with a vampire. It seems like it could be real- accept Theres vampires and werewolves.

Harry Potter is a good series too. With 7 books in it. Its like they pull you into the the school of Hogwarts. The books are about Harry, his friends and his near death experiences at wizard school. They are fun to read because in every book he barely escapes death.

Even though they both are great books I personally love the the Twilight saga. Its interesting to read. It pulls you in and keeps you in. Twilight is a great book to read.




BY: GRACIE M.