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The Night the Bed Fell
My 7th-grade students are starting a unit in which they will read and analyze some humorous/creative essays and short stories. The first humorous essay we will be reading is one of my favorites. It is titled The Night the Bed Fell … Continue reading
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Big 6
We are currently learning about the library “Big 6” steps to solving an information problem. Students–and adults alike–can use these six steps to find and use answers they’re seeking. These steps can be used for anything–homework assignments, family decisions, work dilemmas, … Continue reading
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A Christmas Carol ?s
My 7th-graders have recently finished reading a dramatic adaptation of A Christmas Carol! We are now starting to analyze this version and other adaptations of the classic story. In the document below are the comprehension and analysis questions students were recently asked … Continue reading
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F451 Essay Prompt
My 9th-graders are currently finishing up work on our Fahrenheit 451 unit. Their final projects are due at the beginning of next week. I also recently introduced their final writing prompt for the unit: “Write a five-paragraph essay on someone who has … Continue reading
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Extra Credit Opportunity
Students have two extra credit opportunities this week. First of all, they may bring in blank holiday cards to donate to the NJHS Holiday Card Drive for some points. They may also donate used books that are in good condition … Continue reading
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Evaluating Websites
For the “Evaluate Resources” part of the Library Skills Blackout assignment, you must evaluate a website to see how reliable the Author, Purpose, and Content are. To do this, please find a website with information about a potentially-controversial topic*. Some … Continue reading
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F451 Final Projects
My 9th-grade classes recently finished reading the classic Fahrenheit 451. Now they have the opportunity of completing three creative final projects that represent what they will take away from the novel. I will give students some time in class to work … Continue reading
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Spelling List 4
Students have received a hard copy of their new spelling lists. The spelling test for this list will be on Monday, December 7th for B-Day students or Tuesday, December 8th for A-Day students.7th Spelling List 4
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Spelling List 4
Students have received a hard copy of their new spelling lists. The spelling test for this list will be on Monday, December 7th for B-Day students or Tuesday, December 8th for A-Day students.9th Spelling List 4
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