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Barack Obama Inauguration Speech
Article posted January 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM GMT0 •
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On January 20 Barack Obama gave his Inauguration Speech. Millions of people around the world listened to this speech as the newly elected President of the United States of America. Many people have great hope and optimism for the changes that the new president will bring about for the U.S.A. and the world. Your task is to listen to his speech and summarize five key points that he discussed as an area of focus for the new government.
Ms. Bechard
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Article posted January 28, 2009 at 10:06 PM GMT0 •
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Mystery Writing
Article posted December 15, 2008 at 05:40 PM GMT0 •
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Good mysteries contain some common elements that make the reader want to continue to read on. Discuss five elements of a mystery that we have discussed in class and define each in your response.
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Article posted December 15, 2008 at 05:40 PM GMT0 •
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Shane Peacock Author Visit
Article posted November 25, 2008 at 09:06 PM GMT0 •
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Discuss how Mr. Peacock got hooked on reading?
Discuss the setting from one of his books including the title.
Discuss how he gets an idea for a story.
Discuss the difference he describes between watching a movie and reading a book.
Discuss the symbolism of prejudice he used in one of his books.
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Article posted November 25, 2008 at 09:06 PM GMT0 •
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What do you think?
Article posted November 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM GMT0 •
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Well you have had a chance to finish the novel and now it it time to tell the world what you think? Share what you liked about your novel or what you would change about it. Any personal connections you have. What this novel made you think about. Discuss the characters and how realistic they were and give an overall review of the book. Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?
Ms. Bechard
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Article posted November 19, 2008 at 10:27 PM GMT0 •
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What is Fair?
Article posted November 3, 2008 at 11:45 PM GMT0 •
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Your should be coming close to completing your novel this week. Discuss how your novel fits into the theme What is Fair? What are the social issues that are addressed in your novel and what are some of the proposed solutions that you may have for these issues. Happy Reading!
Ms. Bechard
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Article posted November 3, 2008 at 11:45 PM GMT0 •
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Fat Questions!
Article posted October 21, 2008 at 11:44 PM GMT0 •
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I hope you are enjoying your novels Grade 7/8! This week I would like you to write five questions that you would ask the author/ or main character which would further your understanding of this story and the theme "What is Fair". Also please discuss any images that have come to your mind as you have been reading to this point.
Ms. Bechard
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Article posted October 21, 2008 at 11:44 PM GMT0 •
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Welcome Grade 7/8
Article posted October 14, 2008 at 07:34 PM GMT0 •
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Welcome to Blogging Grade 7/8! This year we will be using blogging as one of our writing techniques. This is a great way to share our writing with a larger audience. Remember the importance of proof reading and editing your writing carefully so that it can be published.
Happy Writing!
Ms. Bechard
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Article posted October 14, 2008 at 07:34 PM GMT0 •
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