Friday, December 20, 2013



Read this article then free write about your favorite Holiday movie!

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Thursday, December 19, 2013



Read this article then free write about your favorite Holiday movie!

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Wednesday, December 18, 2013



There isn't an article to read today! But I do want you to write about everything you know about what it takes to write well.

Write a paragraph about what it takes to write well.

Write a second paragraph about the specifics of writing a great essay.

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Prepare your final essay

Tuesday, December 17, 2013



There isn't an article to read today! But I do want you to write about everything you know about what it takes to write well.

Write a paragraph about what it takes to write well.

Write a second paragraph about the specifics of writing a great essay.

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Edit and revise your essay
Peer edit someone else's essay
Prepare your final essay

Monday, December 16, 2013



Read this article then provide evidence for each statement.

Utah's seat belt law is necessary for both law enforcement and civilians.
1. 
2.

It is necessary for police officers to have the option to not wear a seatbelt.
1.
2.

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Friday, December 13, 2013



Read this article then provide evidence for each statement.

Utah's seat belt law is necessary for both law enforcement and civilians.
1. 
2.

It is necessary for police officers to have the option to not wear a seatbelt.
1.
2.

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Thursday, December 12, 2013



Self-start
Read this article then identify two pieces of evidence for each statement.

The subway's "late notes" are a great thing.
1.
2.

The subway's "late notes" are a terrible idea.
1.
2.

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Wednesday, December 11, 2013



Self-start
Read this article then identify two pieces of evidence for each statement.

The subway's "late notes" are a great thing.
1.
2.

The subway's "late notes" are a terrible idea.
1.
2.

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Writing great body paragraphs
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013



Self-start
Read this article then provide evidence for each of the statements made below.

Nelson Mandela was one of the strongest leaders of the modern age.
1.
2.

The leaders of South Africa that came after Mr. Mandela have not done as good a job as he did.
1.
2.

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Concluding paragraphs!

Monday, December 9, 2013



Self-start
Read this article then provide evidence for each of the statements made below.

Nelson Mandela was one of the strongest leaders of the modern age.
1.
2.

The leaders of South Africa that came after Mr. Mandela have not done as good a job as he did.
1.
2.

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Concluding paragraphs!

Friday, December 6, 2013



Self-start
Read this article. Find two pieces of evidence to prove each of the statements below.

Google is a safer place to surf the internet than Yahoo.
1.
2.

Online security is getting better all the time.
1.
2.

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Thursday, December 5, 2013



Self-start
Read this article. Find two pieces of evidence to prove each of the statements below.

Google is a safer place to surf the internet than Yahoo.
1.
2.

Online security is getting better all the time.
1.
2.

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Wednesday, December 4, 2013



Self-start
Read this article. Find two pieces of evidence to support the following statements.

Cyber Monday can be a dangerous way to shop for the Holidays.
1.
2.

It is easy to tell if a website is a fake.
1.
2.

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Thinking about word choice.

Tuesday, December 3, 2013



Self-start
Read this article. Find two pieces of evidence to support the following statements.

Cyber Monday can be a dangerous way to shop for the Holidays.
1.
2.

It is easy to tell if a website is a fake.
1.
2.

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Thinking about word choice.

Monday, December 2, 2013



Self-start
Read this article (do not watch the video) then find two pieces of evidence to back up these statements:

Most panhandlers are scam artists.
     1.
     2.

Most panhandling is based on need.
     1.
     2.

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