Question of the Week - Week 13.5 of First Semester 2011-2012

Thanksgiving is a time to reflect upon what we are thankful for.  To push you to really think about the positive things you are fortunate to have, write a list of 100 things you are thankful for.

To earn at-grade-level:

--avoid just listing proper nouns, such as the names of people and video games  

To earn above-grade-level:

--write a short descriptive phrase for each thing

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Suggested Format:
I am thankful for…
1. my _____ because
2. the _____

Question of the Week - Week 13 of First Semester 2011-2012

Prompt:
What is your favorite thing to do on a Saturday?  Why?
-Selected by Genonna

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Suggested Paragraph Outline:
Topic Sentence:
---My favorite thing to do on a Saturday is...
Supporting Details:
---During this activity...
---I do this activity...
---I enjoy this activity because...
Closing Sentence:
---I hope to do this again...

Question of the Week - Week 12 of First Semester 2011-2012

Prompt:
Today is Veterans Day which is a holiday intended to honor men and women who have served in the military.  Many veterans chose to enlist (join) the military to protect our country.  Would you ever enlist in the military?  If you would, please add at least one sentence stating which branch you would join: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, or Navy.  -Selected by Ms. Priester

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Suggested Paragraph Outline:
Topic Sentence:
---I would/would not enlist in the military.
Supporting Details:
---One reason is...
---Another reason is...
---Additionally, ...
Closing Sentence:
---Currently, I do/do not plan to actually enlist in the military.

Question of the Week - Week 11 of First Semester 2011-2012

Prompt:
In order to play sports, student athletes in San Diego must maintain a GPA of 2.0 or higher.  Do you think students should be required to have good grades in order to play sports?
-Selected by English 10, Period 2

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Suggested Paragraph Outline:
Topic Sentence:
---Student athletes should/should not be required to have good grades in order to play sports.
Supporting Details:
---One reason is...
---Another reason is...
---Additionally, ...
Closing Sentence:
---In order to help student athletes, schools should...

Question of the Week - Week 10 of First Semester 2011-2012

Prompt:
This week we celebrated Homecoming at San Pasqual Academy. Describe your experience during Homecoming week. If you did not participate in all events, go into further detail describing the events you did experience.
-Selected by Ms. Priester

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Suggested Paragraph Outline:
Topic Sentence:
---Homecoming week at San Pasqual Academy was…
Supporting Details:
---The spirit days were ____. For example,…
---The pep assembly was _____. For example, …
---The football game was _____. For example, …
---The dance was _____. For example, …
Closing Sentence:

----Compared to a typical week at SPA, this week made me feel …

Question of the Week - Week 9 of First Semester 2011-2012

Many kids on the campus of SPA play video games, text, and sleep instead of doing their homework.  Many adults wonder about the appeal of these activities.  So, here’s your chance to explain it. Select one of the following prompts.

Prompt A:  Why do you play video games?  Think about how they make you feel.
Prompt B: Why do you engage in lengthy texting conversations?  Think about how it makes you feel.
Prompt C:  Why do you sleep in the afternoon?  Think about how it makes you feel.
-Selected by Ms. Priester

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Suggested Paragraph Outline:

Topic Sentence:

---I _____ because it makes me feel _____.

Supporting Details:

---I decide to _____ when I….

---While I am ______, I …

----I enjoy ______ because….

Closing Sentence:

----In reflection, I should/shouldn’t ______ more/less because….

Question of the Week - Week 8 of First Semester 2011-2012

Are friends or caring adults more important to you? Why?
-Chosen by Ms. Priester

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Suggested Outline:
Topic Sentence:
-In my life, _____ are more important because...
Supporting Details:
-One reason is…
-Additionally,…
-One last reason is…
Closing Sentence:
-I let these people know I appreciate them by...

Question of the Week - Week 7 of First Semester 2011-2012

Pick ONE of the three would you rather questions to respond to. Write a paragraph response to the ONE prompt you pick.
Prompts:
---Would you rather get caught singing in the mirror or spying on your crush?
---Would you rather eat a handful of hair or lick three public telephones?
---Would you rather be smart or pretty for the rest of your life?

-Selected by Ms. Priester’s Fourth Period English 9 Class

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Suggested Outline:
Topic Sentence:
-I would rather… than ....
Supporting Details:
-One reason is…
-Additionally,…
-One last reason is…
Closing Sentence:
-In the future, I hope…

Question of the Week - Week 6 of First Semester 2011-2012

Question of the Week:
This week, our new football field, Field of Dreams, was officially dedicated.  It was built by the donations of many people and organizations.  Last week you received donated school supplies at Shop til You Drop.  How do you feel about the people who donate money and supplies to San Pasqual Academy?
-Selected by Ms. Priester

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Suggested Outline:
Topic Sentence:
-Describe how you feel about the people who donate money and supplies to San Pasqual Academy?  (Pick one or two words to summarize your feelings.)
Supporting Details:
-Give three examples of types the types of donations you and your peers receive and state how you feel about it.
Closing Sentence:
-State how you treat the people who make donations when you see them.

Question of the Week - Week 5 of First Semester 2011-2012

Question of the Week:
Write a list of words and phrases to describe you in the format of an ABC list. (Even though this is a list instead of paragraph, it should still be at least 100 words total.)
-Selected by Ms Priester while driving home from work

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Suggested Outline:
Artistically talented
Born in 1980
Curious about outer space
D...

Question of the Week - Week 5 of First Semester 2011-2012

Question of the Week:
What life lesson did you learn the hard way?
-Selected by Mr. Kyle Conwell's Fourth Period Class

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Suggested Outline:
1. Topic Sentence:
---A life lesson I learned the hard way is...
2. Supporting Details:
---I used to think...
---Then, I …
---I learned...
3. Closing Sentence:
---Now, I...

Question of the Week - Week 4 of First Semester 2011-2012

Question of the Week:

What was your experience during the major power outage on Thursday night? Write a narrative paragraph with a beginning, middle, and end. 

-Selected by Dominick Dragon

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Friendly Reminder from Ms. Priester (Use at least 100 words)

1. Topic Sentence:

---On Thursday evening, I was _____ when suddenly _____

2. Supporting Details:

---In response, I …

---Then, I …

---Later, I…

3. Closing Sentence:

---When the power came back on, I …

Question of the Week - Week 2 of First Semester 2011-2012

Question:

What is your favorite brand of shoes?  Why?

-Selected by Fifth Period World History with Mr. Kreuger

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Friendly Reminder from Ms. Priester
    Very Basic Paragraph Format:
    1. Topic Sentence
    2. Three Supporting Details
    3. Closing Sentence
    -100 words minimum

Question of the Week - Week 1 of First Semester 2011-2012

Question:

What color represents you? Why?

-Selected by English 10 Second Period with Ms. Priester

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