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Archive for September 27, 2012

“Friday Free-write!”

September27

The researchers have it right: you love choosing your own writing topics! So, this is what this post is designated for – Friday free-writes. Just remember to be mindful of our audience. The topic or entry you choose to post must be appropriate for middle schoolers. Let’s see what’s on your mind as you write […]

“Poetry in The Hobbit” by Stella Quinn

September27

Reread (close read) “Poetry in The Hobbit,” by Stella Quinn. Using facts only from the article, not your opinion, write a rhetorical précis for the article. You may review the guidelines for how to write a rhetorical précis and review student exemplars here. Reading: ELACC7RI1, 2, 9 Writing: ELACC7W7, 8, 9

Can someone be both warm and strict? Do you have such people in your life? Why are they warm and strict?

September27

Note: Respond to the prompt before reading the article, The Teacher as Warm Demander by Elizabeth Bondy and Dorene D. Ross ELACC7W1

Magic – The Stuff of Fantasy and Wizards

September27

If you could possess any magical power, what would it be and how would you use it? How does Gandalf use his powers?

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