Author Archives: felicia.kucharski

Spelling Lesson 4

Posted on October 24, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Spelling Lesson 4- Eighth Grade 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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Scary Story Criteria

Posted on October 22, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Scary Story Criteria:Original title- centered (no larger than 12 pt!)Ambiguity integrated into storyFollow plot line-clear sequence of eventsWell-developed main characterWell-developed setting2-pages, typed (no more than 4)11 point font- default1.5 spacingName/date/class: top right-hand corner

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Substance Abuse Vocabulary

Posted on October 21, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Substance Abuse Prevention Unit VocabularyIllicit- not permitted, unlawful.Addiction- compulsive physical and psychological need for, and use of, a habit-forming substance.Risk Factors- traits that predict vulnerability toward drug use.Protective factors- traits that predict lower vulnerability toward drug use.Tolerance- when the person … Continue reading →

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Journals 15-20

Posted on October 15, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

J15- Write about your weekend using at least 3 vocabulary words.J16- Why are the cats so important to the boys? What do they represent?J17- Who is your favorite character from the novel? why?J18- Discuss some of the character traits of … Continue reading →

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Journals 15-20

Posted on October 14, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

J15- What are some diseases or illness that are associated with food and nutrition? J16- List and briefly describe the 2 different eating disorders.J17- List 3 risk factors for eating disorders.J18-What are some physical activities that you did over the … Continue reading →

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Term Paper

Posted on October 14, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Term Paper-  Informative/explanatory character analysisBy the end of the book, most of the main characters have been transformed by their experiences of life under military occupation. This transformation is one of the main themes of the book. For Karim, growing … Continue reading →

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Fact and Opinion Article Assignment

Posted on October 11, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Go to: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/print/865587989/Dating-dilemma-How-soon-is-too-soon-to-date.htmland read the article about teenage dating.As you read, find the following:1. 5 sentences that are factual.2. 5 sentences that are opinion.3. 3 sentences that show an informed opinion.4. 1 sentence with a negative slant.5. 1 sentence with … Continue reading →

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Vocabulary 2

Posted on October 7, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Journalism Vocab 2: HAMMER A form of headline consisting of a few very large words over a smaller subheadlineHEADLINE Large type designed to summarize a story and grab the reader’s attentionHUMAN INTEREST An element of news that includes people or events … Continue reading →

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New York Times Scavenger Hunt

Posted on October 7, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

Go to:  http://www.nytimes.com/And then answer the following questions:New York Times Scavenger HuntWhat article appears in the upper left hand corner of the home page? What kind of article is it? News or opinion?What article is featured in the middle of … Continue reading →

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Articles 15-19

Posted on October 3, 2013 by felicia.kucharski

A15- Coca-Cola KiosksA16- TJ: Murdering Husband on TrialA17- Anthony:A18- Jayci:A19- Carson:

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