Monday, November 30, 2009

Too Young To Drive -- Reflecting on Achieve

Directions: After reading the article on Achieve, state whether the driving age should be increased and why. Use evidence to defend your answer.

Example beginning:
  • The driving age should not be increased. Teen drivers are just as capable as other people to operate automobiles....

Thursday, November 19, 2009

State Your Point of View!

Directions: Using evidence from the article, state and defend your point of view on the following topic!

Topic Question: Should young children be able to watch television?

Length: 1 Paragraph (you must quote the article to earn credit)

Hint: DO NOT START WITH I THINK / I BELIEVE / I FEEL OR I ANYTHING.....

Monday, November 16, 2009

Creative Blogging #7

Directions: Write a brief story about the topic below.

Topic: You wake up in a different town.

Friday, November 13, 2009

145th Street -- Angela's Eyes

Directions: Choose a line in the story that stands out to you, write the line and page number. Then, explain why you chose it.

Monday, November 9, 2009

Creative Blogging #6

Directions: Create a short story that is AT LEAST one paragraph that uses the following sentence only once.

Sentence to be used: All the information was on the computer.

Friday, November 6, 2009

145th Street--The Fighter

Directions: Choose your favorite line from the story. Explain what it means and why you chose it.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Creative Blogging 5

Directions: Create a short story (at least 1 paragraph) that contains the following sentence only once!

Sentence to use: I couldn't believe that there were so many horses.

HINT: ONLY USE THE SENTENCE ONCE!