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Boston.com Big Picture

Boston.com recently posted an updated bank of photos of Haiti three weeks later. It's worth a look.

Posted by Mr. Malley on February 2, 2010 at 10:02pm

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Quarter Three, Block One: Independent Writing Project - Haiti

This week we'll be working on an independent writing project revolving around Haiti. Click here for more information about that project and your other responsibilities this block.

Posted by Mr. Malley on February 1, 2010 at 12:30pm

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Talking about Haiti

While we will be continuing in our independent inquiry into young adult literature, in the second half of the year we will be looking outward. We'll be focusing on characters facing problems with society, characters battling power structures, and characters addressing adversity.

Last week a catastrophe struck an island less than 700 miles from our borders. It's been everywhere in the news, as you know, but there is such human suffering that I feel we need to address it.

Step One
Prew… Continue

Posted by Mr. Malley on January 21, 2010 at 2:00pm

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Writing a Good Introduction

Introduction Organization



1. Lead

2. Thesis



Types of Leads
* Thought provoking details
* A challenging question
* Informative quotation
* Dramatic, eye opening statement
* Thoughtful dialogue or an engaging story

Good Leads from Teen Ink



Love Sh… Continue

Posted by Mr. Malley on January 11, 2010 at 2:00pm

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Critical Lens Resources

Zie Royal Assignment Sheet - The sheet of paper which explains the assignment.

Literary Term Refresher Sheet - Use this as a reference for your critical lens essay. This is a document containing the basic literary elements you'll need to help analyze the novels that you read.… Continue

Posted by Mr. Malley on January 5, 2010 at 2:00pm

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Literary Term Pretest

I'd like to feel out your familiarity of some terms you'll need to know for this assignment. Click here and answer the questions.

Posted by Mr. Malley on January 4, 2010 at 2:04pm

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Miniblock 12/15 - 12/22

Writing
We will be remixing your essay using a web application called Glogster.

Reading
Responses 15 & 16
The blog posts for 15 & 16 are linked to the sidebar. These are responses to your independent novel. They are due Tuesday, December 22nd. Remember, these can be completed at any time.

Other Notes
Three times a week I want to see homework logged into your calendar. This means reading and/or blog posts.

Posted by Mr. Malley on December 15, 2009 at 2:00pm

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Responses 12, 13, and 14

The blog posts for 12, 13, and 14 are linked to the sidebar. These are responses to your independent novel. #12 is due on December 7th. #13 and #14 are due 12/14. Remember, these can be completed at any time. Your essay is also due next week so don't delay!

Posted by Mr. Malley on December 2, 2009 at 2:40pm

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Personal Essay Resources

Here are some resources that may help you write your personal essay:
- Teen Ink - Check out their Personal Experience section.
- Paths and Creekbeds - Here is a personal essay I wrote about my childhood and the fields near my house.
- Write Source - Check out the "Personal Writing" pieces. These are… Continue

Posted by Mr. Malley on December 2, 2009 at 2:23pm

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Block One: The Personal Essay

For the next two weeks we will be working on the following writing assignment.


Posted by Mr. Malley on December 1, 2009 at 12:14am

 
 

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