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This is how we ROLE

May 21st, 2010 · Comments Off

A role model is someone you look up to. Think about someone you consider a role model. What qualities do they have? Why do you admire them? Explain your reasons for who you consider to be a role model and what they have done to deserve your admiration.

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What would you change?

May 19th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

Mr. Moomey has asked me to ask scholars to suggest a school rule that should be changed. Think of one rule that you would like to have changed. Write a letter convincing me (and Mr. Moomey) that this rule should be changed. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence.

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Even Your Life Needs Excitement

May 17th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

Every now and then even the most exciting life gets a little boring. Write your blog as an instruction manual for ridding boredom for someone.

Example:

Step 1: Turn off the TV and go outside.

2: Drive to Panama and get a monkey

3: Return to the US

3: Cause shenanigans.

et cetera and so on.

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Near Hit or Near Miss?

May 12th, 2010 · Comments Off

DogBlog QOTD

In Mr. Swanson’s years of life, I’ve had a few close calls. Narrowly missing getting in car accident or two, living through a tornado, making a big save in overtime in a hockey tournament, getting the last table at a busy restaurant before a long wait. Blog about a time you had a near brush with disaster. Set the scene and give lots of details. Explain how it changed you, if it did change you. It doesn’t necessarily have to be you escaped with your life situation.

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Give Up The Grudge

May 11th, 2010 · Comments Off

Write your blog today about a time you gave up a grudge or dislike you had against somebody. Why did you have the original disagreement with them? What happened that caused you to stop disliking that person (or group of people) any more? Are there any current disagreements/fights/hatreds that you could stop and move on with your life?

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