March 26, 2012
Write about the most memorable thing that happened over spring break. (12 lines)
March 27, 2012
Write about anything that comes to mind when you think of the word “trust”.
March 28, 2012
Write about a memory you have from kindergarten to third grade.
March 29, 2012
Write about an argument you had with someone in the past year.
March 30, 2012
Write about anything that comes to mind when you think of the word “anticipation”.
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
March 12-16, 2012
March 12. 2012
It is common for students to have their lockers searched. What do you think about this policy? Is it fair to have your locker searched without your knowledge? Do you think the locker belongs to you, or the school? (12 lines—margin to margin)
March 13, 2012
Curfews vary among kids. Some kids have different curfews on week nights than they do weekends. Some have extended curfews as they get older. Some have no curfews at all. Write about your curfew. Would it be easier if all kids had the same curfew? (12 lines, margin to margin)
March 14, 2012
Some charter and private schools require parents to volunteer in their child’s school a couple of hours a week. These schools argue that parents who are involved in education care more about their students’ grades. Would you like your parent to volunteer in your class? Why or why not? What classes would you like them to visit/not visit? (12 lines, margin to margin).
March 15, 2012
Term three is almost over and term four is just beginning. Write about something memorable from third term. (12 lines, margin to margin).
March 16, 2012
Write a descriptive paragraph about spring. (12 lines, margin to margin)
It is common for students to have their lockers searched. What do you think about this policy? Is it fair to have your locker searched without your knowledge? Do you think the locker belongs to you, or the school? (12 lines—margin to margin)
March 13, 2012
Curfews vary among kids. Some kids have different curfews on week nights than they do weekends. Some have extended curfews as they get older. Some have no curfews at all. Write about your curfew. Would it be easier if all kids had the same curfew? (12 lines, margin to margin)
March 14, 2012
Some charter and private schools require parents to volunteer in their child’s school a couple of hours a week. These schools argue that parents who are involved in education care more about their students’ grades. Would you like your parent to volunteer in your class? Why or why not? What classes would you like them to visit/not visit? (12 lines, margin to margin).
March 15, 2012
Term three is almost over and term four is just beginning. Write about something memorable from third term. (12 lines, margin to margin).
March 16, 2012
Write a descriptive paragraph about spring. (12 lines, margin to margin)
Vocabulary Lists for March 12, 2012 test
11th Grade List
anon--soon
auger-- a drill
augment-- increase, make larger
clamor -- a loud uproar
countenance-- to face up to
equivocate-- to use unclear speech in order to mislead or stall
husbandry-- the management of domestic affairs
incarnadine-- to make blood-red, crimson
infirm-- unsound, invalid
knell-- summon or announce with a bell
lechery-- unrestrained sexual desire
palpable--capable of being touched or felt
prate--to talk foolishly
pretense-- the act of pretending
repose-- peace, tranquility, clam
sacrilegious-- violation of the sacred
sentinel-- soldier who stands guard
surfeit-- overabundance, excess
thriftless -- useless or pointless
wrought-- produced
10th Grade List
1. mart--trade
2. rouse--to toast before drink
3. beteem- allow
4. cap-a-pie-- head to foot
5. primy-- in prime time
6. crescent--flourishing
7. thews--muscular power
8. cautel--deception
9. habit--clothing
10. husbandry--management of money
9th Grade List
1. precluded-prevented
2. impunity-freedom from punishment
3. retribution-punishment
4. immolation--destruction
5. connoisseurship--expert knowledge
6. impose--take advantage of
7. recoiling--moving backward as if in fear
8. endeavored--tried
9. obstinate--stubborn
10. succession--series
anon--soon
auger-- a drill
augment-- increase, make larger
clamor -- a loud uproar
countenance-- to face up to
equivocate-- to use unclear speech in order to mislead or stall
husbandry-- the management of domestic affairs
incarnadine-- to make blood-red, crimson
infirm-- unsound, invalid
knell-- summon or announce with a bell
lechery-- unrestrained sexual desire
palpable--capable of being touched or felt
prate--to talk foolishly
pretense-- the act of pretending
repose-- peace, tranquility, clam
sacrilegious-- violation of the sacred
sentinel-- soldier who stands guard
surfeit-- overabundance, excess
thriftless -- useless or pointless
wrought-- produced
10th Grade List
1. mart--trade
2. rouse--to toast before drink
3. beteem- allow
4. cap-a-pie-- head to foot
5. primy-- in prime time
6. crescent--flourishing
7. thews--muscular power
8. cautel--deception
9. habit--clothing
10. husbandry--management of money
9th Grade List
1. precluded-prevented
2. impunity-freedom from punishment
3. retribution-punishment
4. immolation--destruction
5. connoisseurship--expert knowledge
6. impose--take advantage of
7. recoiling--moving backward as if in fear
8. endeavored--tried
9. obstinate--stubborn
10. succession--series
Sunday, March 4, 2012
March 5-9, 2012
March 5, 2012
Write about something that makes you anxious. Describe the feeling of anxiety and worry. (12 lines)
March 6, 2012
Describe the best memory you have with your family. (12 lines)
March 7, 2012
Write an acrostic poem using two seasons. Pick from winter, spring, autumn, or summer.
March 8, 2012
Write about a disappointment. (12 lines)
March 9, 2012
When I'm a parent I will never...(12 lines)
Write about something that makes you anxious. Describe the feeling of anxiety and worry. (12 lines)
March 6, 2012
Describe the best memory you have with your family. (12 lines)
March 7, 2012
Write an acrostic poem using two seasons. Pick from winter, spring, autumn, or summer.
March 8, 2012
Write about a disappointment. (12 lines)
March 9, 2012
When I'm a parent I will never...(12 lines)
Thursday, March 1, 2012
February 29-March 2nd
2/29/12
February 29, 2012
Today is the day you'll get to do something you won't have a chance to do for another four years. How you are going to make this day count? (12 lines)
3/1/12
The Crocodile*
by Jack Prelutsky
Beware the crafty crocodile
who beckons you with clever smile
to join him in the river Nile
and swim with him a little while.
His smile is not a friendly smile,
it springs from his dishonest guile
and treacherous reptilian style.
Beware the crafty crocodile.
Write a poem that has the same number of lines (8) and has the same rhyming scheme (a,a,a,a,a,a,a,a) entitled "Beware of Boys" or "Beware of Girls". What things do we need to watch out for?
3/2/12
I wish my friends would understand ____________________ about me. (12 lines)
February 29, 2012
Today is the day you'll get to do something you won't have a chance to do for another four years. How you are going to make this day count? (12 lines)
3/1/12
The Crocodile*
by Jack Prelutsky
Beware the crafty crocodile
who beckons you with clever smile
to join him in the river Nile
and swim with him a little while.
His smile is not a friendly smile,
it springs from his dishonest guile
and treacherous reptilian style.
Beware the crafty crocodile.
Write a poem that has the same number of lines (8) and has the same rhyming scheme (a,a,a,a,a,a,a,a) entitled "Beware of Boys" or "Beware of Girls". What things do we need to watch out for?
3/2/12
I wish my friends would understand ____________________ about me. (12 lines)
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