Journals 28-32

Posted on October 1, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
J28- Why does lineman mean so much much to Karim? Do you have something similar in your life? J29- Discuss the literature circle experiences you’ve had. Likes/Dislikes… J30- Something is “shifting” for Karim and Joni. What is it, and why is it shifting? J31- Write about the meeting of Hopper and Joni from one of their point-of-views. J32- Free Write!!
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Journals 30-34

Posted on October 1, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
J30- List 5 challenges you’ve faced in the last three months. Pick one, and write about it. J31- Write a 1st person narrative about the worst meal you’ve every had. J32- “If you don’t risk anything, you’re risking more.” What does this mean to you? J33- Write a letter to the president using these words: Hurricane, Flashlight, Lawn mower. J34- Write about your favorite beauty/hygene product, convincing your audience of it’s greatness.
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Spelling 5

Posted on October 1, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
Lesson 5~~  Spelling Words
  1. embarrassment
  2. unnecessary
  3. occasionally
  4. trespass
  5. dismissed
  6. challenge
  7. forbidden
  8. accompany
  9. immediately
  10. political
  11. congratulate
  12. congratulations
  13. graduate
  14. graduation
  15. inspect
  16. inspection
  17. narrate
  18. narrative
  19. strategy
  20. strategic
Honors Students: homogenize hypocrisy idiosyncrasy impasse
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Spelling 5

Posted on October 1, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
1. fulfill 2. grammatically 3. gruesome 4. handkerchief 5. hideous 6. hindrance 7. homogenize 8. hypocrisy 9. idiosyncrasy 10. impasse 11. impropriety 12. incandescent 13. incessant 14. inconsolable 15. indelible Honors Students: 16. indispensable 17. indisputable 18. insufficient 19. interrogative 20. irreconcilable
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Spelling 5

Posted on October 1, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
  1. redouble
  2. conquest
  3. recommend
  4. consequence
  5. deserve
  6. suburban
  7. depart
  8. subdivision
  9. adjoin
  10. prediction
  11. administer
  12. precaution
  13. exact
  14. percent
  15. exclaim
  16. perform
  17. indent
  18. propose
  19. install
  20. prolong
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Journals 23-27

Posted on September 26, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
J23- Write about a historical figure or celebrity whose downfall was greed. J24- You’ve just committed the worst act you can imagin yourself doing. What is it and do you confess? Why/why not? J25- Write a two paragraph character analysis on Lady Macbeth using FOUR of your vocabulary words. J26- Write a two paragraph character analysis on another character of your choosing using the rest of the vocabulary words. J27-
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Macbeth Vocab 1

Posted on September 26, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
Macbeth Vocabulary 1
  1. Equivocating- Using ambiguous language intentionally. Avoid making explicit statements.
  2. Weird- Of a strikingly odd or unusual character; strange.
  3. Noble- Possessing a high rank in society or political system due to hereditary. Having or showing qualities of high moral character; courage, generosity, or honor.
  4. Naïve- Lacking worldly experience, knowledge or understanding. Unsuspecting; lack of sophistication.
  5. Loyal- Faithful and steadfast to a person, ideal, custom, country or government.
  6. Valiant- Possessing valor; brave; courageous.
  7. Ambitious- Greatly desirous; eager. Showing much effort.
  8. Deceitful- Given to cheating or deceiving. Deliberately misleading; deceptive.
  9. Manipulative- Serving, tending, or having the power to influence, exploit, or control to one’s advantage by artful or indirect means.
  10. Cunning- Marked by or given to artful subtlety and deceptiveness. Skilled in deception.
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Journals 23-27

Posted on September 24, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
J23- Is change good? Explain. J24- How have you grown/changed since this time last year? J25- Discuss endurance. What does it mean to endure through something? J26- What does it mean to have courage? Describe a time when you have witness someone being courageous. J27- What does “growing up” mean to you?
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Journals 23-4

Posted on September 24, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
J23- Discuss three things that you will take from the nutrition and fitness unit. J1- List all the body systems you can think of. J2- Have you ever had problems with a body system? J3- What are three rules to follow when working in a group? J4- Free write about something health oriented.
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Journals 25-29

Posted on September 24, 2012 by felicia.kucharski
J25- Make a list of 20 simple pleasures. Pick one and write a paragraph about it. J26- Write a light-hearted “How To” on how to get along with an enemy. J27- “The black room took us like a cave.” -React to this line from a poem by Anne Sexton. What do you think it means. What emotions/images does it elicit? J28- Write about a current event or issue from someone with a completely different point of view than yours. J29- If you could make an ATM custom for you, what would it spew out instead of money?
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