Friday, September 16, 2011

Persuasive Essay Practice

Hi Everyone!

Please read the following prompt and write a well thought out thesis statement in which you take a position on the issue and present three examples which support your argument.

In some high schools, students are required to complete a certain number of community service hours prior to graduation. Some people think community service is a good requirement because they think students will benefit from this experience. Other people think schools should not require community service because students will resent the requirement and, as a result, will not benefit from the experience. In your opinion, should high schools require students to complete a certain
number of hours of community service?

In your essay, take a position on this question. You may write about either one of the two points of view given, or you may present a different point of view on the question. Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.


Have a great weekend!

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Even More Practice!

 Hi everyone!

Here are your blog questions for this weekend :)

The Paleolithic period is the early1 period of human development, as well as the longest. It is also commonly referred to as the Old Stone Age. It lasted from about 2 million years ago until between 40,000 and 10,000 years ago. Development during this period excruciatingly2 slow. The Paleolithic period is usually divided into three sections:3 the Lower, Middle, and Upper.

1.
A: NO CHANGE
B: period is the earlier
C: period is the 
D: period is the earliest
2.
A: NO CHANGE
B: period very excruciatingly
C: period were excruciatingly
D: period was excruciatingly 
3.
A: NO CHANGE
B: three sections;
C: three Sections:
D: three sections

Friday, September 2, 2011

Question of the Day!

Hi Juniors,

Here is another English grammar question. Read the paragraph carefully and answer the question.

Tuning In During the Twenties

The RCA executives who created the
powerful NBC network were right to see that
sizable profits would come from this new medium.
Even in 1930 for example an hour's advertising on
nationwide radio to forty-seven cities cost $10,180.
Advertising turned broadcasting into an industry,
and the untapped potential of the airwaves
began to be realized.

Choose the best alternative for the underlined words.
A. NO CHANGE
B. begins realizing it.
C. began reality.
D. began it’s realizing.

Have a wonderfully, fun and safe weekend!