ABEIRNE

School Closed English Work - Ann Beirne

6th grade

1. Script writing opening scene. Write a new opening scene for a modern Maple Street story. Pretend it is happening in your neighborhood. Include stage directions.

2. Personal Narrative: Write about your experiences being home when school is closed because of illness.

3. Write a poem at least 21 lines long.

4. Read a book and write a 2-paragraph book review.

7th grade

1. Business Letter Lesson Plans Pretend you have to return a pair of tennis shoes you bought online because they are defective. Write a business letter to the company you bought the shoes from explaining why you want a refund. Use the model from the following link to guide you to write the letter.

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2. Write a poem at least 21 lines long

3. Pick a book you have read in the past. Write a new ending. This ending should be at least one typed page.

4. Read a book. Write a one-page reflection on what you read.

8th grade

1. Narrative essay prompts. Go to the following link and pick a prompt. Write a 2-page essay. Link: http://members.accessus.net/~bradley/narrativeprompts2.html

2. Write a response to a poem posted on my web page.

3. Read a book and write a two-page reflection.