Monthly Archives: August 2013

Vocabulary 1

“A Little Piece of Ground” Vocab 1: 1.Reproachfully- Disapproving. Expressing disapproval or blame. 2.Massacre- The vicious killing of large numbers of people or animals. 3.Outmaneuver- Outsmart, outfox; to get the better of. 4.Refugee– Somebody who seeks or takes refuge in a foreign country, especially … Continue reading

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Vocab 1

Journalism Vocab 1:5W’S & H The essentials of any story: who, what, when, where, why, and howINVERTED PYRAMID A style of writing most commonly applied to news stories in which the most important facts appear early in the story and … Continue reading

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Journals 1-5

J1- List 5 things you do on a regular basis to stay healthy.J2- Are there any illnesses or diseases that you are at risk for due to either genetics or lifestyle? Explain.J3- Take the Disease Prevention and Better Health Quiz … Continue reading

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Illness and Disease Prevention Vocabulary

Disease and Illness Prevention Unit Vocabulary:Communicable disease- a disease that is caused by the direct or indirect spread of pathogens from one person to another.Non-communicable disease- a disease that is not caused by pathogens and not transmitted through contact.Pathogen- tiny … Continue reading

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Journals 1-5

J1- Write about an awesome book you read over the summer. (…or ever…)J2- What has been the biggest conflict, trial, or hardship of your life thus far? How did you deal with it?J3- Thing about the hard time in your … Continue reading

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Journals 1-5

J1-Write about something cool that happened to you over the summer.J2- What is the strongest emotion that you’ve experienced during the first two days of school? How did you react to/deal with it?J3-Write about the high-point and low-point of your … Continue reading

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Journalism Articles 1-4

A1-Note from neighbor about autistic son.A2- Age StudyA3- News story from weekend.A4- Man struck by lightning.

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Click here for 8th Grade ELA Disclosure

Here is the 8th grade English/Language Arts disclosure. Please read over it and then print at least the last page for your student to bring in, signed by both parent and student, by Friday, August 22 2014. 8th grade ELA Disclosure … Continue reading

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Supply List

For ELA**Health**Creative Writing**Journalism 1:Writing Instruments (pencil only)3 ring binder (with paper in it, college ruled. Please no spiral notebooks)Designated Pocket folder (3 hole punched to have in binder designated for that class. For those who have me for more than one course, … Continue reading

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