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Journals 78-80

Posted on May 11, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

J78: What would the world be like if we discovered a cure for all disease and illness? J79: If you could pick just one disease or illness to cure, what would it be? Why? J80: List 3 diseases that were … Continue reading →

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Spelling 19~

Posted on May 9, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

1. aristocrat 2. biography 3. thermostat 4. octagon 5. parasite 6. barometer 7. chronic 8. geographical 9. paralle 10. pharmacy 11. biological 12. dialogue 13. geological 14. parable 15. televise 16. hydrant 17. enthusiasm 18. paralysis 19. thermos 20. neon

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Journals 76-78

Posted on May 7, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

J76: What is the most influential thing that you learned this year in Language Arts? Discuss something that has effected you, something that “stuck”. J77: Write a character description of one of your favorite people. (physical attributes, personality traits, peculiar … Continue reading →

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Essay Questions~

Posted on May 6, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

Harriet Tubman: Conductor of the Underground Railroad   1. Discuss features of Tubman’s character that enable her to carry out her mission so effectively.   2. Tubman never learns to read and write. What special abilities does she use to … Continue reading →

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Journals 76-77

Posted on May 2, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

J76: Create 2 lists: Things that heal physical wounds /// Things that heal emotional wounds  (at least 6 things per list) J77: Which do you prefer, fiction or nonfiction? Why? What elements do you like specifically regarding your choice?

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Narrative Writing Assignment Information:

Posted on April 27, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

    Brainstorming Helps: Key Questions~ 1.What is the purpose of a narrative writing or short story? 2.Who is your audience/ 3.What mood are you trying to create? 4.Will your narrative be fiction or non-fiction? 5.Who will the main character … Continue reading →

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Harriet Tubman Vocab 3

Posted on April 27, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

1. incentive- something that encourages somebody to action. Motivation. 2. contraband- illegal imports and exports; illegal trade. 3. Secession- withdrawal of Southern States from Union. 4. inauspicious- promising failure or bad luck 5. daguerreotype-early photographic process, photograph of something, somebody. … Continue reading →

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Journals 71-75

Posted on April 26, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

J71: Discuss the numerous ways in which your life would be different if you lived in the 19th century (1800’s). J72: Choose one of the following quotes by Harriet Tubman and write a 1/2 page reaction to it: 1- I … Continue reading →

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Journals 74-75

Posted on April 24, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

J74: What is your “duty”? Do you feel as though you have an obligation or responsibility to society? What and why? J75: What is the difference between a biography and an autobiography? Which is “Eleanor Roosevelt”? Why?

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Journals 69-70

Posted on April 19, 2012 by felicia.kucharski

J69- Harriet Tubman lived from 1820-1913, a time of great changes. In chat ways do you think that this time in history would have been different had she never lived? J70- What stood out to you in last night’s reading? … Continue reading →

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