QuickWrite Guidelines:

1. Respond thoughtfully and/or creatively to the day's topic.

2. Always include the date in the margin.

3. You should write at least 1/3 of a page (minimum 5 sentences).

4. This is SILENT thinking and writing time.

5. Each day's QuickWrite is worth 5 points.

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#1-->9/13:

If you were principal for the day, what school rules could you change?  Why?

#2-->9/14:

What do you know about foster families, the foster care system and orphanages?

OR

What questions do you have about foster families, the foster care system and orphanages?

#3-->9/15:

What makes you happy?  Write about people and things in your life that make you happy.

#4-->9/21:

Analyze the picture you are shown next.  What do you see?  What details stand out to you?  Why do you think the artist would create a painting like this? (You will need to see the picture taped to the back whiteboard in class)

#5-->9/22:

Your favorite movie star, singer, athlete (etc.) has been invited to speak at school.  You have been asked to introduce that person at the school assembly.  Write a short paragraph speech to introduce that person.

#6-->9/27:

What if your parents had to do your homework for a week?  What classes do you think they would be good at?  What classes would they struggle with?

--ILA, Geography, Science, Math, Art, FACS, PhyEd, Music, Industrial Tech

#7-->10/5:

Mark received his first ever gift from Jennings—a cutout angel.  Larry received a bugle as a gift.  What is the greatest gift you’ve ever received?  Describe it in detail.  Why did it mean so much to you?

#8-->10/6:

Acronyms are the abbreviated (shortened) names for things.

Examples:

NFL = National Football League

FBI=Federal Bureau of Investigation

USA=United States of America

Be creative and make up names for the following acronyms:

TLA       COA       AAR       LON       NDT

#9-->10/11:

What are your strengths?  What are your weaknesses?  Which classes in school do you think are most important for you?  What classes are you least successful in?  Why

#10-->10/12:

If you had to introduce the most important person in your EVERYDAY LIFE, who would you choose, and what would you say about this person?

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#15-->10/25

#16-->10/26

#17-->10/27

If you were no longer allowed to live in the United States, which country would you choose to live in and why?

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