When you walk across the stage on the last day of school this year, you will be celebrated for your accomplishments. On your card, write a little list. Name several academic or personal accomplishments during your time at Mariner Middle School. Give the card to your LA teacher.
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Think about the AR book that you read for this marking period. Be sure to take an AR test on this book for credit.
Book Review: Do a pre-write to answer the questions below then do a draft in WORD. Revise and spell check the draft. Save it to your file on the server. Copy it [...]
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I cannot allow May and you to slip away from me without one really wonderful experience with a Shakespeare Sonnet! Go to http://www.shakespeare-online.com/sonnets/18.html
Read the sonnet and then explore the form, the author and the analysis given. Look at other Shakespeare sonnets. Find one you like and post it on your blog making your own comments: [...]
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We have been talking about problems and solutions in class. In your book, what problem did the character face? What was the outcome and how did this problem get solved?
In you book review give an analysis of the central theme of the book. How did the theme relate to you and your life? What issues [...]
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Did you know that spring break is almost here? That means that you have no school from April 6-15 so you must remember to take your AR book home with you and read! You need one AR test grade per marking period and you may take the test when you return from break!
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Authors show characters’ personality traits in many ways. They can describe the way that they look, act, and think. They can also allow the character to talk to others (dialogue) and try to solve their own problems.
For today’s Book Review assignment, you will write an essay. First state the full title of your book and the author. Then describe [...]
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