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Rewrite this simple sentence three times. First, spice it up so that it provides more description and detail. Then write the sentence as the introduction to a personal essay. Finally, write another version as the conclusion to a personal essay. Don’t forget to include your name.
Your sentence is:
I went for a walk.
Read this rather voiceless passage. Then, click on the comments link and rewrite the passage using colorful, creative words to improve the voice of the passage. Write your name at the end of your comment.
Passage:
I was really excited about going. It would be the best day of the summer. We were going to go rafting.
My mother, father, brother, and sister got to go. They were excited,
too. My dad knew a lot of stuff about rafting. This would be neat.
When we got to the river, it looked big. The water was moving fast. I got scared.
It turned out to be fun. We ate sandwiches and drank pop. I wore a life jacket and got wet.
It was the best thing I did all summer.
Read this version of the classic fairy tale.
How is this version different from the “fractured” version?
Just like working out with muscles, we can work out our minds.
Spelling PB 77. Test tomorrow.
Math: Correct Math Boxes 6.13
Read 20 minutes.
We’ve talked about intelligence in our class this year, but it bears repeating. Everyone has intelligence. Everyone can grow their intelligence. This NPR radio report gives some great information about students and intelligence.
Spelling: PB 76
Read 20 minutes
Have a happy Valentine’s Day!
