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 Write about a mistake you
Flags represent countries.
made in the past and what
Design a flag to represent
you learned from that
yourself. Write a
mistake. Have you ever
description of its different
made the same mistake
parts.
again? Explain.

It is said that actions speak

List your three greatest
louder than words. What does
strengths. How did these
this mean? List several ways
become your strengths?
you could be a good example
Explain.
to other students or to your
family.
Nobody’s perfect! Identify two
What student behaviors keep
of your weaknesses. How can
learning from taking place in a
you improve in these areas?
classroom? Is there any way
Create a timeline that shows
to discourage or prevent these
steps you plan to take to
behaviors? Explain.
reduce or to eliminate these
weaknesses.

There is a saying, “Beauty is

What is trust? How can you
only skin-deep.” What does it
show people that you are
mean? Have you ever chosen
trustworthy? Write an
a friend based on his/her
advertisement for yourself as
looks, clothing, or popularity?
a friend. In the ad, highlight
Explain.
your trustworthiness.

Having dignity means having
quiet confidence in your
abilities. Describe a person
you know, or know of, who
carries himself or herself with
dignity.
Some people consider
themselves animal rights
activists. What rights do you
believe animals should have?
Why? Explain.
Who makes the decisions in your
life? Give an example of the
following:
• A time you made a decision on
your own
• A time you made a decision
with the help of an adult
• A time you made a decision
with the help of peers
What does independence mean?
What skills do people need in
order to be independent? Explain.
 Imagine that all people are
the same. You get to decide
what everyone is like, Write
a news broadcast for a day
in such a world.
What does the saying “practice
what you preach” mean? Give
examples of when you have
followed this advice.
Define pride. When can pride be
helpful? When can it be hurtful?
Explain.
Why are individual strengths
good for group success?
Explain.
 What is your motivation to “do In your opinion, what is the
the right thing”? How do you greatest gift that one person
feel when you do it? can give another? Explain.

Write about a time you were

In what different ways can
picked on by someone stronger
you encourage your
than you, or a time you picked on
friends? Explain.
someone weaker than you. How
did it make you feel? Explain.
 Common Core Standards
Grade 5

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined

experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and
clear event sequences
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3c Use a variety of transitional words, phrases, and
clauses to manage the sequence of events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3d Use concrete words and phrases and sensory
details to convey experiences and events precisely.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from the
narrated experiences or events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.5.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single
sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
 Common Core Standards
Grade 6

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined

experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details,
and well-structured event sequences.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3b Use narrative techniques, such as dialogue,
pacing, and description, to develop experiences, events, and/or characters.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and
clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting
to another.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant
descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from the
narrated experiences or events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single
sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and
audiences.
 Common Core Standards
Grade 7

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined

experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details,
and well-structured event sequences.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and
clauses to convey sequence and signal shifts from one time frame or setting
to another.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant
descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey
experiences and events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and reflects
on the narrated experiences or events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single
sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and
audiences.
 Common Core Standards
Grade 8

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined

experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive
details, and well-structured event sequences.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3c Use a variety of transition words, phrases, and
clauses to convey sequence, signal shifts from one time frame or setting to
another, and show the relationships among experiences and events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3d Use precise words and phrases, relevant
descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey
experiences and events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from and
reflects on the narrated experiences or events.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.10 Write routinely over extended time frames (time
for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single
sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes,
and audiences.
 Common Core Standards
Grades 9-10

• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3 Write narratives to develop real or

imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-
chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3c Use a variety of techniques to
sequence events so that they build on one another to create a
coherent whole.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3e Provide a conclusion that follows from
and reflects on what is experienced, observed, or resolved over the
course of the narrative.
• CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.10 Write routinely over extended time
frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time
frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
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