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M T W T F
 MONDAY It’s finally March! What do the months of spring represent to
you? Describe your answer in detail below.

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
“IN WINTER, I PLOT AND PLAN. IN
SPRING, I MOVE.” –HENRY ROLLINS
What do you think Henry Rollins means by this quote?
Explain the deeper meaning of the saying below.

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Spring cleaning is a common tradition in America in which people thoroughly clean their home. If
you did a spring cleaning in your home, what do you think you’d find? Describe below.
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 THURSDAY
According to tradition, a four-leaf
clover represents good luck. If you
found a four-leaf clover and a genie
magically appeared, what three
wishes would you want granted?
Why? Explain your reasoning.

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FRIDAY OPINIONS
SOMETHING I LEARNED THIS WEEK:

CHOOSE YOUR STANCE ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:

gambling
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Using evidence to support your stance on the above topic, describe why you
agree or disagree the legalization of gambling in all states.
 MONDAY Write about your favorite Spring Break memory. Do you think Spring
Break is necessary for students and teachers? Why or why not?

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
“FEAR HAS TWO MEANINGS:
1. FORGET EVERYTHING AND RUN
2. FORGET EVERYTHING AND RISE”
Do you agree or disagree with this quote? Explain
the deeper meaning of the quote below.

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Have you ever experienced a natural disaster? If so, describe it. If not, what is
the most recent or current natural disaster that existed globally? Explain.
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 THURSDAY
Name one person you
trust. How did he or she
earn your trust? Do you
find it easy or challenging
to trust others? Why?
Explain below.
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FRIDAY OPINIONS
SOMETHING I LEARNED THIS WEEK:

CHOOSE YOUR STANCE ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:

Minimum wage
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Using evidence to support your stance on the above topic, describe why you
agree or disagree with paying minimum wage employees more.
 MONDAY Write a short narrative including EACH of the following words. Be sure to
use imagery to describe the atmosphere, tone, mood, and experience.

Treasure chest * gold * pirate * ship

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
“THE WORLD IS A BOOK AND THOSE
WHO DO NOT TRAVEL READ ONLY ONE
PAGE.” –ST. AUGUSTINE
Do you agree or disagree with this quote?
Where would you like to travel?
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Would you rather lose your keys or your cell phone? Why?
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 THURSDAY
If you could invent
something and have it
successfully sold around
the world, what would you
invent and why? Describe
your product in detail.
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FRIDAY OPINIONS
SOMETHING I LEARNED THIS WEEK:

CHOOSE YOUR STANCE ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:

Hate speech
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Using evidence to support your stance on the above topic, describe why you agree or
disagree with hate speech being illegal regardless of freedom of speech.
 MONDAY Look around the classroom and count to ten. When you get to ten, stop
and write a poem about the first object that you see. Your poem must be a
minimum of 6 lines long and accurately describe the object.
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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
“IT WAS ONE OF THOSE MARCH DAYS WHEN THE
SUN SHINES HOT AND THE WIND BLOWS COLD:
WHEN IT IS SUMMER IN THE LIGHT, AND
WINTER IN THE SHADE.” –CHARLES DICKENS
Can you relate to this quote? Describe
today’s weather in detail.
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_____________________________ If you won a lotter of ONE BILLION dollars, what is the first thing
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 THURSDAY
Describe something that
makes your angry. How do
you deal and cope with
anger? How would you help a
friend if he or she were in the
same situation?
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FRIDAY OPINIONS
SOMETHING I LEARNED THIS WEEK:

CHOOSE YOUR STANCE ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:

Violence in media
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Using evidence to support your stance on the above topic, describe
why you agree or disagree with violence being permitted in media.
 MONDAY Write a short narrative including EACH of the following words. Be sure to
use imagery to describe the atmosphere, tone, mood, and experience.

breakfast * lunch * dinner * brunch

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY
“HOLDING ONTO ANGER IS LIKE
DRINKING POISON AND EXPECTING
THE OTHER PERSON TO DIE.” -BUDDHA
Do you agree or disagree with this quote?
Explain the deeper meaning of the quote.
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_____________________________ Would you rather have a cabin in the woods or a beach house
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 THURSDAY
If you could raise money
for one charity, which
charity would it be and
why? What type of
fundraiser would you plan
to reach your goal?
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FRIDAY OPINIONS
SOMETHING I LEARNED THIS WEEK:

CHOOSE YOUR STANCE ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:

Spanking
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Using evidence to support your stance on the above topic, describe why
you agree or disagree with spanking as a form of punishment.