March 2, 2012

None, but you can always READ!

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March 1, 2012

Key Syllable - #19

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February 29, 2012

Spelling Sentences - Elaborate (7+)

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February 28, 2012

Journal Writing: Imagine that you could give advice to someone—it could be someone you know
personally, a historical figure, or a famous person living today. Write an essay that identifies the person and the advice you would give. Choose a familiar subject so that you can provide details and elaboration that explain why this person needs your advice.

Mrs. Ward

February 27, 2012

http://membean.com/wrotds/cis-cut

Cis and its variants cid and -cide come from a Latin root which means both ‘cut’ and ‘kill.’ Some common words derived from this root include decide, decision, and suicide. Perhaps the best way to remember this root is by thinking of scissors — a scissor cuts.

precise
scissors
excision
decision
concise
incisive
indecisive
incise
decisiveness
imprecision

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February 23, 2012

Writing Test:

Everyone has an idea of what they would like to do when they "grow up."
Think about the career you would like to have when you finish school.
Think about why you would like to have this career.
Write a paper explaining what career you would like to have when you
"grow up." Explain at least three reasons why this is what you would like
to do. Use specific details to explain and support your reasons. Use
adjectives and descriptive words to make your paper interesting to read.

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February 22, 2012

Show Don't Tell Worksheet

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February 21, 2012

Writing Journal: You are serving on a committee that will design a new middle school for your
community. Think about one feature for the new middle school that you will suggest to the
design committee. Write a report to the committee, explaining what this feature is and why it is
beneficial.

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February 17, 2012

None, but you can always READ!

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February 16, 2012

Writing Test: Expository

Many experiences make us laugh out loud, cry, or feel strong emotions.
Think about something that has happened to you that made you feel emotional.
Write a paper about your experience, giving reasons as to how the experience
made you feel.

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February 29, 2012

Spelling sentences...Elaborate. 7+

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February 14, 2012

What symbols are associated with Valentine's Day? Describe three (3) and the meaning behind each.

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February 13, 2012

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Quick Summary
The Greek root word log means ‘word,’ and its variant suffix -logy means ‘study (of).’ Some common English words that use this root include biology, mythology, catalog, and prologue. Biology, of course, is the ‘study’ of life, whereas a prologue constitutes the ‘words’ spoken to introduce a poem or novel.

logo
epilogue
logic
logistics
monologue
chronological
catalog
apologetic
analogy
pathological

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January 30, 2012

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

More Latin Roots


advise

instructions

visitor

succeeded

depositing

recess

televised

revised

position

construction

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February 9, 2012

Writing Test: School is a big part of a young person's life. Different students enjoy different aspects of school: sports, classes, friends, activities, etc.

What do like most about school and why?

Now explain in an essay what you like about school and why you like it. Support your ideas with examples and details.

Mrs. Ward

February 10, 2012

None, but you can always READ!

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February 8, 2012

Spelling Sentences - Elaborate (7+)

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February 7, 2012

Journal: Recess is a favorite time of day for many students. Write a letter to your principal trying to convince him/her to add recess to the scheduled day. Remember to include specific points (three) to back up your argument.

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February 6, 2012

Definitions and Parts of Speech:

attendance
constant
brilliant
substance
existence
incident
frequent
endurance
balance
intelligent

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