Monthly Archives: March 2016

How Tobacco Affects the Body

Posted on March 13, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Here is the handout for the assignment along with a couple safe and informative websites:HOW Tobacco Affects PDFhttps://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/smoking-effects-on-your-bodyhttp://smokefree.gov/health-effects

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Harriet Tubman: Vocab 1

Posted on March 12, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Abolitionist- a person in favor of abolishing (getting rid of) slavery.Derogatory – negative; condescending; looking down on.Slavery- a system based on enslaved labor; the state of being owned or dominated.Terrain – a piece of land or geographical area.Bounty hunter – … Continue reading →

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Spelling 7

Posted on March 9, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Group AabsenceballooncalendardifferenceextremelyGroup BbeautifulforeignFebruaryinevitablejealousyGroup CknowledgemisspelledmischievousparticularsincerelyGroup Dtwelfthgorgeouscolumnpronunciationcemetery

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Front Row: Harriet Tubman

Posted on March 7, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Read the article and answer the comprehension questions for Harriet Tubman.Then go the the writing portion of the assignment. Respond to the prompt in a well thought out paragraph. (4-6 sentences)Front Row LinkClass Codes:8A- k6st3j8B- pqte24

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True Story about Spit Tobacco

Posted on March 1, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Click on the link to go to assignment. Read the story and answer the questions on a separate piece of paper. (You’ll need to hit ‘pause’ in order to read through the whole story.) http://www.educreations.com/lesson/view/true-story-about-spit-tobacco/13905266/?s=rh81xp&ref=app

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ELA Journals 10-14

Posted on March 1, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

J10- Pick the top two things (from previous list) that you’re interesting in learning more about. Write a small paragraph for each regarding what specifically you’d like to learn about and why.J11- How would your life be different without technology? … Continue reading →

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Substance Abuse Prevention Unit Vocabulary

Posted on March 1, 2016 by felicia.kucharski

Exercises:Ex.1- write words and definitions.Illicit– not permitted, unlawful.Addiction– compulsive physical and psychological need for, and use of, a habit-forming substance.Tolerance– when the person no longer responds to the drug in the way that they initially responded, a higher dose of … Continue reading →

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