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Topic: It
was an old, dark, brown bag scattered on the pavement. Since I was the only person who dared
to pick it up, I walked away with the mysterious bag. Once I got home, I
peeked inside the bag and I couldn’t believe my eyes. I
…..!!!!? Mr.
Mariaca
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Topic: Everybody
has either a real or imaginary friend. Think of a real or imaginary friend
that you have before you start writing. Now, tell your readers who this
friend is, what you do with your friend and why you are so fond of this
friend. Mr.
Mariaca
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Topic:
Every one loves Now write to explain to your readers the many reasons why you
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Topic: Everyone wants to have magical powers.
Before you begin writing, think about a magical power or powers that you
would like to have. Now explain to your readers your magical power(s) and
what would you do with your magical power(s).
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Topic: This time around students were given a list of words
to create their own essay instead of using a prompt. The following words were
used by students for their essay: arranged, avoid, exchanged, expected,
journey, provided, separated, shelter, standard, task, and trained. Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: Who needs words when you
can express yourself with cartoons? Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: Students wrote a poem in
which they showed a situation in which they were at disadvantage because of
their size. Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: Students like to write
exaggeration poems. Think of a person, animal or an ordinary thing that you
want to compare by exaggerating its characteristics. Now, write your
exaggeration poem so your readers can see how extensive or far your
exaggeration went. Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: Students
were prompted to write acrostic, and Lanturne poems. The Acrostic poems were
restricted to three words: Frankie, Yankees, and Pencil 3. As a
little background you should know that Frankie is one of our students in
class who loves the Yankees against all odds. And Pencil 3 is a follow up to
previous writings based on this minor incident in class. Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: Students
were prompted to write acrostic poems. The Acrostic poems were restricted to
two words: Sanctuary and As a
little background you should know that Mr. Mariaca
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Topic: It
is tricky to believe or not to believe in ghosts and ghouls. If you are one
of those persons who believe in ghosts and ghouls, think of the scary things
that a ghost or ghoul may do. Then write an essay explaining those scary
things that you would do if you were a ghost or a ghoul. Note: if you are not a ghost or ghoul believer you can
pretend to be one and tell us what would you do if you were a ghost or ghoul? Mr. Mariaca
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Topic: “Think
about a time when you lost something that was important to you. Write about
what happened.” Write from the beginning prompt
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Topic: Spectacular parties are hosted by spectacular
hosts. People love going to a
spectacular party. Don’t
you? But to host a “spooktacular” party for
Halloween, it takes a special type of host to pull it off successfully. Think about the things needed to host a
“spooktacular” party.
Then write an essay explaining those things needed for hosting a
“spooktacular” party. L.M.D |
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Topic: Is that
time of year again when everyone ponders about what they are thankful for? Some people
are thankful for their families, their friends, their pets, or their
belongings. Think about what you are most thankful
for and write an essay explaining why you are thankful for this person, pet,
or object Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: Kids and adults are afraid of the
unknown. Think about an imaginary animal before you start writing about it.
Now, tell your readers about your imaginary animal; explain and describe what
it does and how it looks. Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: These are freelance writings depicting
the fragility of our planet Earth. Note: students
worked in small groups. Drawings were voluntary. Mr. Mariaca
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Topic: Friday
is a day that students love the most since it is the end of a hard working
week. Think of a Friday that you dislike the most that changed your mind
about Fridays. Now explain to your readers the reasons why you dislike
Fridays since that fateful Friday. Mr. Mariaca |
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Topic: DARE CONTEST Many people use drugs because they think
that “it is cool”. Before you start writing about the dangers of
using drugs, think of the many dangers that drug usage can cause to your body
and brains. Now explain to your readers, why you
refuse to do drugs and write a pledge to be drug free. Mr. Mariaca |
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