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Nov 14
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Another H1N1 death reported in Kentucky Story posted 2009.11.14 at 12:17 AM EST 27togo News There has been another H1N1 death in Kentucky. The latest victim is a 47-year old woman from Pendleton county. Health officials say she had underlying health problems. She’s the fourth person in northern Kentucky to die from the virus. A total of 22 people in Kentucky have died from H1N1. Story posted 2009.11.14 at 12:17 AM EST
Nov 13
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Write an alphabet poem about the library. Write the letters of the alphabet down the left side of your paper. Then write a word that begins with each letter that is associated with the library. Think of the sights and sounds and feelings associated with this place.
Sep 25
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Sep 21
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Think about what it feels like to be your age. What are you able to do at your age? What do you like about your age? What types of things can you do at this age that you couldn’t do when you were younger? Write a paragraph about what it’s like to be your age
Sep 14
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When is the last time you got your hair cut? Write a narrative about the worst hair cut you have ever had. How long was you hair originally? How much hair was cut off? How did you feel about this hair cut? Why do you think you ended up with this hair cut? Was it a lack of communication or something else? Write about your “hair-raising” experience.
Sep 08
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Sep 07
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The best day of my life has got to be…
Aug 31
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If you could interview a person from a different country, what country would he or she be from? Make a list of questions you would ask. What would you like to learn about this country? What do you want to know about this person? What might other people want to know? What do you think it is like to live in this country? Remember to end your questions with a question mark.
Aug 24
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Write a poem about Saturdays. What do you like to do on Saturdays? How is Saturday different than the other days of the week? Title your poem, “Saturday Is a Special Day.” Use lots of descriptive words in your poem.
Aug 19
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Aug 17
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Picture a sunny summer day on the beach. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? What do you taste? Describe this day by the ocean. Use your senses to help you describe the experience.
Aug 10
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Select an editorial from a newspaper or magazine. Write a persuasive review of this editorial. What is the message of the editorial? Do you think the message is effectively expressed? Why or why not? How do you think this editorial could be improved? Do you agree or disagree with the author of the editorial?
Aug 03
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Think of a daily routine you have at home. Do you always eat breakfast in the same place? Do you have a routine for getting ready for school? What routine do you follow after school or before bed? Choose one of these routines and write about it.
Jul 27
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Have you ever sailed on a boat? Have you ever sped away in a motor boat? What did you see, hear, smell, and feel? Write a narrative about your onboard experiences. If you have never been on a boat, write about where you would sail to if you were given the opportunity and how you imagine this experience would be.
Jul 20
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Picture in your mind a full moon. How is the night sky different? What do people say happens to some people when there is a full moon? Write a haiku about the wonders of a full moon.