Monthly Archives: November 2013

Six Traits: Word Choice

Here are the Six Traits: word choice exercises. Each is worth 5 points and represents a day’s activity in class.http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/six-traits-word-choice/13632917/?s=9D2I4y&ref=app

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Articles 22-5

A21- Teacher HeroA22- Alex: High Speed Car ChaseA1- Sheldon: Bed BugsA2- Missing HusbandA3- Scary AccidentA4- Elaine: Museum MedalsA5- Willow: Maverick Robbing

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Op-Ed Article Assignment

We’re Writing an Op Ed Article! Part 1~1. Brainstorm 3 different things/ideas you would enjoy looking into and writing anOp Ed piece about:1.2.3. Examples:Success tips for incoming studentsProfiles and stories about graduating seniorsStories about preparing for and attending school activities (stomps, etc)Profiles … Continue reading

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Anne Frank: Vocabulary 1

Anne Frank Vocab 1Appalled- shocked by something dreadfulTyranny- evil use of powerLoathe- intense hatredConspicuous- easily seenOstentatious-rich and showy; flashyUnabashed- unashamed; bold; forwardZeal- having enthusiasm for something; passionGingerly- doing something very carefully or cautiously; delicately. 

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Spelling 5

Spelling 5- Eighth gradeGroup Ahydrantthermosconsentchronicfertilize Group Bhydrogendehydratedthermometerdiameter10. synchronize Group C11. preferred12. speedometer13. referral14. consensus15. destructive Group D (honors)16. sensitize17. antihistamine18. sensibility19. proclamation20. structural

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J22-J5

J22- Write about your favorite fall memory, in real time-as if you’re experiencing it now.J23- What if pumpkins grew on trees…J1- What do you think fall symbolizes in relation to the human life span? Why?(birth/youth/adult/old age)J2- Narrate a day in … Continue reading

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Journals 1-5

J1- How would you feel/react if congress announced that all people with blue eyed would have all of their rights taken away and would no longer be considered citizens?J2- How would this affect our economy, society, nation? J3- Describe what … Continue reading

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Anne Frank Vocab 1

Anne Frank Vocab 1 Appalled- shocked by something dreadfulTyranny- evil use of powerLoathe- intense hatredConspicuous- easily seenOstentatious-rich and showy; flashyUnabashed- unashamed; bold; forwardZeal- having enthusiasm for something; passionGingerly- doing something very carefully or cautiously; delicately. 

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Lyrics Assignment

For many people, the closest they ever come to poetry is listening to music. For a writing assignment that we will be working on, you will need to bring in the lyrics from a song in your favorite genre and … Continue reading

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Sentence Structure Assignment

Right two sentences for each sentence type.1. Simple2. Complex3. Compound4. Compound-complex

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