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.