Monthly Archives: November 2013

Grammar: Action, Linking, and Helping Verbs

Read Through the following and then complete the assignment at the bottom. Verb ReviewA verb tells of an action or state of being. There are verbs that indicate action. These are called action verbs, it tells that something is happening, has … Continue reading

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How-To Article Assignment

Read carefully the following article on writing How-To’s:Writing a How-To ArticleAs you read:1. Summarize the information given in each numbered section.      Part 1    1.     2.     3.     4.    5.    6.Part 2   Same (1-5)2. Brainstorm 5 different topics … Continue reading

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Spelling 6

 Group AhorridstupidcrookedelectronichistoricGroup B6. ragged7. magnetic8. barefooted9. demographic10. independentGroup C11. rigid12. contented13. comfortable14. poetic15. passionateGroup D16. undersized17. metallic18. confederate19. accomplice20. sensitive 

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Anne Frank Vocab 2

Glutton- greedy person. Food lover.Mediate- intervene to resolve conflict.Enamored- in love with somebody; captivated.Antagonize- provoke anger or arouse somebody’s hostilityCalligraphy- skill of handwriting, lettering.Egotistical- narcissistic, conceited, selfish person.Seethe- to be angry, fume.Incriminate- make appear guilty; accuse of wrongdoing.Exercise 1- Write … Continue reading

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Grammar: Action Verbs-Ex.1

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It’s a Gamble!

http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/it-s-a-gamble/13908074/?s=WcyVQ6&ref=appGo to the lesson and complete assignment on your own sheet of paper, title “It’s a Gamble”.

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Journals 11-15

J11- Are drugs a good thing or a bad thing? Why?J12- What’s the difference between drugs and medicine?J13-What is the difference between a reasonable and unreasonable risk?J14- What is the difference between drug misuse and abuse?J15- Do you consider yourself … Continue reading

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Journals 6-10

J6- Write about some fall/seasonal or Thanksgiving traditions you have.J7- Write a short story with the line “…then I grabbed the rake and ran after him…” in it somewhere.J8- What if we used apples for currency and money grew on … Continue reading

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Journals 6-10

J6- What does it take to stand up to a policy or rule (or even law) that you feel is unjust? Have you ever?J7- Response Journal #2 (50 words/double points): Compare/Contrast Anne and PeterJ8- Discuss your likes/dislikes of the play … Continue reading

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Opinion Piece vs. News Article Activity

Opinion vs. News Article Go to: http://www.ksl.com/ or http://www.nytimes.com/ and find TWO opinion (op-ed) pieces and TWO news articles. For each of them (FOUR total): read the article and write Title/ Author 1 paragraph about what makes it either a news article or and opinion piece.**Make sure the … Continue reading

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