Monthly Archives: May 2014

Supply Lists:

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 … Continue reading

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Body Systems Unit Vocabulary

 Immunization- vaccines given to prevent certain diseasesInterdependence- a state in which there are mutual, shared or reciprocal needs.Lymphocytes- a type of white blood cell.Macrophage- a type of white blood cell.Metabolism- a chemical process in the body constantly taking place that … Continue reading

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Journals 11-15

J11- Free WriteJ12- I know it’s spring when…J13- Describe your favorite spring food using: 1 metaphor, 1 simile, 1 hyperbole, 1 onomatopoeia.J14- Write about something you would like to accomplish this summer, and how you’re going to go about accomplishing … Continue reading

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Journals 11-16

HJ11- What are the 3C’s of relationships?HJ12- What are the different types of communication?HJ13- List as many body systems as you can.HJ14- How are out body systems interdependent on one another?HJ15- Write 3 questions you still have about body systems.HJ16- … Continue reading

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Play Template

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Criteria for Column Reviews

Writing your column reviews: 1-  Summarize column(s)Start by referring to title of columnSummarize contentWhat we will find/learn/get from this column.2-  Discuss strengthsUse examples3-  Discuss weaknessesUses examples4-  ConclusionSum up overall thoughts on article                                              i.     Would you continue to read                                            ii.     Would you … Continue reading

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Journals 12-16

J12- Make a list of 10 people whom you’d want on your “team” if you were to battle against evil. For each person, write why you’d want them on your team.J13- Is knowing happiness worth having to also know sadness? … Continue reading

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Journals 5-11

J5- What are your first impressions of Charles Wallace?J6- Regarding plot: List 3 conflicts (problems) that have been introduced in the exposition of this story.J7- Describe the setting of Wrinkle.J8- Why is individuality important in order for our society to … Continue reading

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Body Systems Vocabulary

Immunization- vaccines given to prevent certain diseasesInterdependence- a state in which there are mutual, shared or reciprocal needs.Lymphocytes- a type of white blood cell.Macrophage- a type of white blood cell.Metabolism- a chemical process in the body constantly taking place that … Continue reading

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Journals 7-10

J7-Write a diamante poem about spring.J8- Write a story where spring is a negative thing and things that you usually love about it, you now detest. J9- Describe a spring setting using figurative language.J10-Write a set of 10-step directions that … Continue reading

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