This week’s journal prompt… JUNIORS: In 200 to 300 words, share what advice, wisdom, and encouragement you have to offer this year’s graduating seniors. As they take the steps that you will soon be taking yourselves, what do you want them to know? SENIORS: In 200 to 300 words, share your parting words of wisdom, [...]
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I came across a couple of contests I thought you might be interested in. Let me know if you enter one of these. Brainyflix BrainyPics Double-Up ContestRead about it here: http://www.brainyflix.com/main/contest_rules Defining Twilight Essay ContestRead about it here: http://www.brianleaf.com/index.php/Latest-News.html
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I have been asked by quite a few of you recently about which point of view your proposal should be written in. Your proposal should be written in first person. (I am doing this because I am going to be that when I graduate.) You should not be using second person (you) in your proposal. That means if you are explaining something about [...]
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Forget where to find your Quizlet study links? They are on the left sidebar, but here they are again for your convenience. This is important to you since there is a vocabulary test on Unit 7 this Tuesday! All Quizlet Exercises Word of the Day (Unit 1) Word of the Day (Unit 2) Word of [...]
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I have provided three short, open-ended prompts. Choose one, and submit a short story based on that prompt. You can be funny, poignant, witty, etc.; it is, after all, your story. You do not need to include the prompt verbatim in your story. Be inventive, creative, and—where appropriate—humorous. Responses are due by Friday, May 15th [...]
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Like this week’s email journal prompt? I am giving you all a week off to concentrate on Culminting Project Proposals and catching up on your reading. Juniors: Your proposals will be due May 22nd. And they need to be PERFECT! So I recommend you spend some serious time with this project. Seniors: Your exams begin [...]
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Your English exam starts on May 21st (3 days after I get back). You need to be done reading Pride and Prejudice by then. Time to pick up the pace!
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