child in choosing additional books to gain information about reading levels and other information about various titles. In order to complete the Summer Reading requirement, students should be prepared to take a reading comprehension test based on the required novel once they return to school. Also, within the first two weeks of school, your child will complete a writing assessment based on the other book(s) he or she read from the suggested list. In order to best prepare for this assessment
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AP Language and Composition Summer Reading 2013 As you commence your journey as an advanced reader and writer, it is essential that you recognize the process by which you have attained this placement. Do you love to read? Do you enjoy analyzing a text to discover unique and profound ideas? Are you inspired by effective writing? Are you a creative thinker? Even if you have never asked yourself these questions before now, I am certain that your summer reading selections will lead you
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APUSH PINS - AP US History Summer Assignment – 2015 Contact Information Name: Mr. John C. Moffi E-Mail: jmoffi@dadeschools.net Cell: 954-274-2908 To the new APUSH PINS of 2015 - 2016: Listed below are your assignments and the dates that they are due. 1. Your first assignment is to complete the following: a. E-mail me with your contact information (home phone, address, cell, etc). In the subject area of your e-mail please write APUSH SUMMER. b. Connect to our class EDMODO Account, Join
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29 September 2013 Narrative & Description: The Summer of 2009 It was the end of my 8th grade year and we were all waiting for the last day to come around. As we were waiting, North Korea tested their second nuclear device. Following that test, Pyongyang conducted many missile tests that built tensions in the international community. It was getting closer to the last day and we were all jumping out of our seats. We could hear planes from the Pennridge airport flying by. In France, Air France
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Trip of the Summer Finals were finally over! Although the season of summer had yet to begin, summer was officially here for me. This was the perfect time to plan something to really start this summer off great. However, little did I know the planning had already begun. A couple friends of mine mentioned taking a road trip to the city. Listening to this statement, I immediately was disappointed because we always go to Saint Louis. After a little more discussion I slowly became
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Summer Reading My experience with summer reading went well this summer. I found a book that I enjoyed and it was a quick easy read as well. In past summers I usually pick the book that’s the shortest and that’s it. This year a friend had told me to read Life as we knew it by Susan Beth Pfeffer because she had read it in the past and said it was a great read. The book was about how the world plunges into despair and Miranda the main character learns how to take care of her family. Her two
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Jacky Castillo AICE Global Perspective Summer Assignment Modern Day Slavery/ FREEDOM PROJECT By Tony Maddox and The CNN http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/2011/03/04/modern-day-slavery-a-problem-that-cant-be-ignored/ http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/04/09/india-bonded-labor-brutality-kapur-pkg.cnn.html http://thecnnfreedomproject.blogs.cnn.com/ Once I finished reading the first article on how slavery still exists today, I was shocked. Afterwards when I read
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Tyja Braynen A.P Summer Assignment PART I In Orwell’s essay he argues that the English language has become “ugly and inaccurate because our thoughts are foolish, but the slovenliness of our language makes it easier for us to have foolish thoughts.” The sources were from two professors, a Communist pamphlet, an essay on psychology in Politics, and a letter in the Tribune. Orwell said that “when the general atmosphere is bad, language must suffer.” Orwell acknowledges how “political speech
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Claudia Mascina AP English Literature Summer Reading Assignment 1. Throughout The Jungle, many of Sinclair’s characters are not versatile or convincing characters as they are representing the force of the immigrant workers as a whole. The characteristics of Jurgi’s characters are made
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Jesus Blanco 7/18/14 Summer Reading Entry 1 Summer Reading Entry 1 Over the summer, I have read many different books. But the book that I felt passionate writing about is called “My Stroke of Insight,” written by Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D. This book I feel like is very descriptive and very personal to Ms. Taylor; that way she, as well, is very passionate about her work and what she goes through. This book
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One Summer Near my home there’s a nature preserve right in the middle of the city. It isn’t huge by any stretch, but it’s big enough—a few winding trails that crisscross, several markers along dirt cuts with features of the area’s biodiversity—tree types, rock forms, etc.—and some bridges back and forth over a wide creek whose small tributaries are often dried out and cracking. It’s a little ecological gem right in the middle of our chaotic move-along metropolis. Whenever I feel
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Assessment: This is a college level course taught to those students meeting specific requirements. In order to help students to complete the tremendous amount of material and in order to help you do well on the AP exam in May, please complete this summer assignment. Please read the following chapters in Biology, 9 th Ed. by Neil A. Campbell & Jane B. Reece: Chapter 1: The Chemistry of Life Chapter 2: The Chemical Context of Life Chapter 3: Water and Life Chapter 4: Carbon and the
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compared to the other sub disorders. The highs and lows are not as extreme. Charlie has been avoiding his friends. He does not sleep, does not go to school, and does not do much but ponder on his own self worth. Just a month ago in summer, he was his usual outgoing self, and his friends don’t understand what has changed in him. He used to go to parties and drink, he even managed to get a girlfriend since his confidence was through the roof. Charlie seems to be the exact opposite of what
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Summer is the season to laugh and play. Summer is the season for ice cream and dates. Summer is the season where school is out. Summer is the season to scream and shout. Summer Summer Summer Our favoite time of year Kids joyfully prancing around Swimming gracefully in pools r r r r r r r rr r r r r r rr f f f f f f f ff f ff ff f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f ff f f f f f f f f f f f f f f f
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AP Chemistry 2012-2013 NAME:________________________________ Unit Test #1 – Summer Assignment Test 80 points Directions: For all questions involving calculations please apply significant figures (+ or – one) Section 1 – Memorization 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) Give the formula and charge on a cyanide ion _________________ 2pts Give both formulas for the acetate ion __________ and ___________ 2pts How many oxidation states does nitrogen ion make __________2pts Give all the oxidation states of a Chloride
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Advanced Financial Accounting (ACC3AFA) Summer Semester, 2014 The following question is to be used for BOTH the following assessment tasks: Group Report Group Presentation Due Date: Week 4 Week 12 Mark Allocation: 30 Marks (10% of final grade) 30 Marks (10% of final grade) Rationale: These assessment tasks require students to critically evaluate the theories of financial accounting. They give the students the opportunity to demonstrate their level of understanding of the conceptual
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Nicole Blase March 24th, 2015 Analysis Response Essay Erickson “The Girls in Their Summer Dresses’ by Irwin Shaw is a short story about a couple that argues about how the husband is constantly looking at other women which led to the wife becoming insecure. Throughout the story, Shaw uses many literary devices, including diction, the author’s word choice, to develop her central idea that jealousy can
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2013 Summer Assignments New Egypt High School Philosophy Current educational trends have proven that education must be a continual learning process. In order for the experience to extend beyond the 10 month school year, it is imperative that our learners continue to exercise their skills through the Summer Reading Program. Students are becoming year round learners with responsibilities to not only their family and friends, but also to their continuing education and their future
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Summer Reading Assignment Honors Ninth Grade Literature and Composition Purpose of Assignment: The intention of the summer reading assignment is to promote literacy, to introduce the topics and themes for our first unit of study, to continue the rigorous workload and high expectations of Elite Scholars Academy during the summer break, and to encourage student ownership of their own learning experiences. This assignment counts as your first test grade in the class and will be due the first
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My Summer With The Warriors Moniette Wells ENG121: English Composition I (AXC1314C) Shayla Gordon May 6, 2013 My Summer With the Warriors The screeching sound of the alarm has me reaching over to hit the snooze button for just 10 more minutes, but I know to get there in time I must get started. It’s the last week of May and most families are preparing for the usual Labor Day festivities. A day filled with BBQ’s, fireworks, friends and family. My Labor Day will include friends and
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AP Psychology Summer Work UNIT - Neuroscience and Behavior Learning Objectives 1. Explain why psychologists are concerned with human biology. Psychologists are concerned with the biology of the brain because by learning about how the brain functions and how certain chemicals cause certain effects, they can learn about the behavior that results from it, which is ultimately what psychologists are trying to achieve. A human’s thought process is largely influenced by chemicals that control
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Sabrina Bernhard Summer Assignment A History of the World in 6 Glasses Study Questions Introduction- “Vital Fluids” 1. The author’s main thesis for the book is that “thirst is deadlier than hunger”. I believe he is trying to bring a notice to the readers of how important fluids are for our health but also the history of the world and how these specific 6 fluids have sculpted our world today. 2. Beer had turned into a source of currency along with bread. The discovery of beer
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“I have a heart, says science, but I am a monster, says society” (pg. 167 Mafi) Each time Juliette believes in herself there is another flaw about her that comes up. This summer I finished 10 books, the one that I enjoyed the most was Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi, #2 of the Shatter Me series. Juliette is now free from the Restablishment and society. She anticipates war. So does everyone else at Omega Point. She's grown closer to those at Omega Point, the one place that she can call home where
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LGHS Honors English II Summer Reading Assignment How to Read Literature Like a Professor Revised Edition: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines Thomas C. Foster In Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Red-Headed League," Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson both observe Jabez Wilson carefully, yet their differing interpretations of the same details reveal the difference between a "good reader” and a "bad reader." Watson can only describe what he sees; Holmes has the
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AP Human Geography Summer Activities—Kentridge High School There are two summer activities (and a one page information sheet to be return before the end of this school year) which will prepare you for AP human geography next year. They are as follows: Field Study Scavenger Hunt Geography Style This is an activity with groups of up to four people. You may pick anybody taking AP human geography next school year (it doesn’t matter which teacher you have). Follow directions for the
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2013 APUSH Summer Assignment Considering Advanced Placement U.S. History? Your summer assignment focuses on exploring the first two themes you will encounter within the first two chapters of American Pageant. SHS APUSH Summer assignment descriptions CORE CONTENT Identifications: Your chapter identifications are simply essential vocabulary terms, people, or events of note. As we progress through the year it is your responsibility to master these identifications. A mastery
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Summer 2015 Assignment 3: Diet Analysis Evaluating Food and Nutrient Intake Record your diet for 3 days. If you would like, there are “Diet Record” forms available on D2L. Record two consecutive weekdays (example: Tuesday and Wednesday) and 1 weekend day. Start keeping track when you wake up and continue until you go to sleep. Record all food and beverages; including water. Separate your supplements and alcohol intake for each day and write them in the provided space. Any protein powder
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Summer Intern Student Ministry Application! ! Basic Information! ! Name___________________________________________________________! ! ! ! First ! ! ! MI! ! Last! Street Address ____________________________________________________! ! ! ! ! City! ! ! State! ! ! Zip! Phones __________________________________________________________! ! ! Home! ! Cell! ! !! Work! (It’s okay to call me at work □. Best way to reach me is _____________________)! Current Employer
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Noelle Christensen AP Government 8/30/2014 Summer Work Chapter 5 Concept Questions 1. Why did the Articles of Confederation fail? a. Could not enforce laws b. Could not tax c. All 13 states had to approve d. Could not regulate interstate commerce e. Each state had its own laws f. Too much power to the states g. No central government 2. What was the immediate impact of Shay's Rebellion? a. It proved the Articles of Confederation would not work and it brought forth the Constitution. 3. What
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Dear Sir or Madam, I am writing to apply for the summer internship programme advertised by Arnold & Porter and Viacom. Academically, I have always been a very determined and studious individual, hence why I knew that a law degree at University would be the definite next step. I have a broad interest in many subject areas yet feel drawn towards a law or political orientated degree. As I study politics currently, I interact daily with a complex and intriguing
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