Monthly Archives: December 2015

Spelling 4

Group A1. absorb2. accompany3. accomplice4. unusual5. altercation Group B6. ambassador7. ambiguous8. agriculture9. specific10. apparatus Group C11. approximately12. prisoner13. authentic14. authenticate15. auxiliary      Group D16. benevolent17. blasphemous18. acquiesce19. vengeance20. camouflage

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Health Journals 10-14

HJ10- List three factors that influence teen smoking.HJ11- In a paragraph, discuss the different ways that the media can influence teenage tobacco use.HJ12- What are three long-term health risks from tobacco use?HJ13- What are some over-the-counter drugs that you have … Continue reading

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Creative Writing 12/10/15

DW14– Collected Daily Writings 10-14SixTraits: Voice/Style 4–Pool PartyFinish “Argumentative Essay Analysis” (on blog) and turn in.

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Essay Examples Assignment

Go to: Grade-8-ArgumentativeEssayExamplesHere you will find three different argumentative essay examples, ranging from low-scoring to high-scoring. You will read/analyze each essay and then give your opinion on each (strengths/weaknesses). Maybe even compare each essay’s strengths/weaknesses to your own strengths/weaknesses. Each … Continue reading

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Homework: Anne Frank Article

Read through this article: The New York Times ArticleAnswer the questions thoroughly. You will need to refer back to the article in order to answer most of these. This is how informational reading works! 🙂No guesswork. Due Friday, December 11.

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Health Journals 5-9

HJ5- List 5 benefits of regular physical activity.HJ6- What do you think the average teen’s attitude towards alcohol is?HJ7-What are some ways that you can work with your friends to create a plan to avoid alcohol?HJ8-Why are teenagers more vulnerable … Continue reading

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Homework: Misused Verbs Lie/Lay

Click below to access assignment. Print or complete on separate piece of paper. Misused Verbs- Lie:LayDue Friday, December 4

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