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The following excerpt is an example of narrative writing that uses dialogue. Notice how the author uses indentions to denote a new speaker and how quotation marks surround what is said. Finally, notice how the text uses relevant descriptive details and well-structured event sequences. Please read the rubric for the assignment for Day 2 before … Continue reading Digital Learning, Day 2: Extended Response

The thing I like about the concession-thesis-reason topic sentence model is that it's compact. It forces the writer to condense his counterargument, thesis, and reasons into a simple, streamlined idea that is easily grasped by the reader. Today's lesson was focused on learning that model, but if you were unable to be here, fear not … Continue reading The Concession-Thesis-Reason Topic Sentence

Below are the directions for the argumentative essay you will write by February 10. The first thing you need to do is read over your 4 essay topic choices, then examine the articles that discuss the pros and cons of each one. After you've made your decision, begin reading the articles in earnest. Take notes … Continue reading Argumentative Essay Articles

First Period Gifted/Advanced Read the excerpt of Flowers for Algernon. Use the copy I gave you in class, or use this link to a PDF. Using the RACE strategy, answer the questions at the end of the story per the following directions: Comprehension Questions 1 - 4 Question 1 - 3 paragraphs. 20 points. Question … Continue reading Flowers For Algernon

It's that time of year again - time to study up for the 2019 Factory Shoals Middle School Spelling Bee. Think you have what it takes? Prove it - download the list, study, and compete! The school champion wins a 2019 - 2020 yearbook!My students will have their classroom spelling bees during all periods on … Continue reading 2019 Spelling Bee Word List

Students in my classes will spend the next couple of weeks working on a research paper. Please understand that this project is time-sensitive and that delay may negatively affect your grade. You must make sure you don't fall behind! The Assignment Requirements You may pick a topic from the approved topic list. You may modify … Continue reading Informative Writing: The Research Paper

The Figurative Language List Figurative language: This is the use of words in a way that conveys meanings different from their usual definitions. Literal language: Words that mean exactly what they say. Denotation: This is the literal meaning of a word; this is its dictionary definition. Connotation: The idea or feeling a word invokes in … Continue reading Vocabulary Lists

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The C-Span StudentCam 2020 is C-SPAN's annual national video documentary competition that encourages students to think critically about issues that affect our communities and our nation. According to studentcam.org, the contest officially got underway on September 4. Students are asked to create a short (5-6 minute) video documentary on a topic related to the competition theme, "What's … Continue reading C-SPAN StudentCam 2020 Documentary Competition

I want to make sure you have the necessary materials to study for the test tomorrow, so click the link below and the definitions are yours. VOCABULARY Week 1 You might also want to know that there are some questions from "Thank You, Ma'am" and a selection you've never seen before, but you'll have access … Continue reading Vocabulary & Narrative Writing Test