Monthly Archives: October 2012

Sample Haikus

As the wind does blow Across the trees, I see the Buds blooming in May   I walk across sand And find myself blistering In the hot, hot heat   Falling to the ground, I watch a leaf settle down … Continue reading

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Sample Limericks

Limerick Examples: Our novels get longa and longa Their language gets stronga and stronga There’s much to be said For a life that is led In illiterate places like Bonga H. G. Wells          There was an Old Man with a … Continue reading

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Macbeth Vocabulary 2

Macbeth Vocabulary 2   Treacherous- marked by betrayal of fidelity, confidence, or trust. Not to be relied on; not dependable or trustworthy. Unforeseen hazards or dangers. Perverse- directed away from what is right or good. Obstinately persisting in an error … Continue reading

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Journals 24-27

J24- Look at the picture of the girl on page 219. How is she feeling? What is she thinking? Why do you think this? J25- Have you ever heard someone talking about you? How did that make you feel? J26- … Continue reading

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Journals 28-32

J28- Have you ever had a friend betray you? Discuss. J29- Write about a time when you made a bad decision that weighed heavily on your concience. What did you end up doing about it? J30- “Blood will have blood.”  Respond to … Continue reading

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Journals 28-32

J28- Why does lineman mean so much much to Karim? Do you have something similar in your life? J29- Discuss the literature circle experiences you’ve had. Likes/Dislikes… J30- Something is “shifting” for Karim and Joni. What is it, and why is … Continue reading

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Journals 30-34

J30- List 5 challenges you’ve faced in the last three months. Pick one, and write about it. J31- Write a 1st person narrative about the worst meal you’ve every had. J32- “If you don’t risk anything, you’re risking more.” What … Continue reading

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Spelling 5

Lesson 5~~  Spelling Words embarrassment unnecessary occasionally trespass dismissed challenge forbidden accompany immediately political congratulate congratulations graduate graduation inspect inspection narrate narrative strategy strategic Honors Students: homogenize hypocrisy idiosyncrasy impasse

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Spelling 5

1. fulfill 2. grammatically 3. gruesome 4. handkerchief 5. hideous 6. hindrance 7. homogenize 8. hypocrisy 9. idiosyncrasy 10. impasse 11. impropriety 12. incandescent 13. incessant 14. inconsolable 15. indelible Honors Students: 16. indispensable 17. indisputable 18. insufficient 19. interrogative … Continue reading

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Spelling 5

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