1. Writing 1-5-11 How did you spend your Christmas vacation? Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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2. Describe how you plan on passing my class this semester.
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Describe how you plan on passing my class this semester.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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3. What are some areas in this class that are giving you problems.
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What are some areas in this class that are giving you problems.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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4. What are your plans for passing this class?
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What are your plans for passing this class?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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5. Writing
What grade do you think you should receive on your report card and why?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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6. Writing
What are your feeling on the weather conditions we had the last two days?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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7. Which of the four seasons do you like best and why?
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Which of the four seasons do you like best and why?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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8. Describe the characteristics that all minerals have in common.
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Describe the characteristics that all minerals have in common.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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9. Writing
Why do you need to look at properties other than color to identify a mineral?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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10. Writing
Describe what would happen if you rubbed a mineral with a Mohs hardness value of 7 against a mineral with a value of 5.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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11. Why do you think diamonds are so rare and expensive?
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Why do you think diamonds are so rare and expensive?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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12. Write a summary over yesterday lesson.
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Write a summary over yesterday lesson.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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13. Why is it important to learn about minerals before looking at rocks?
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Why is it important to learn about minerals before looking at rocks?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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14. Writing
Explain why mineral composition and rock color are important properties of rocks.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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15. Writing
If you had to fall into one of the divisions of rocks (igneous, metamorphic, or sedimentary) which would you be and why?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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16. Writing
Imagine you are a piece of sediment. Write a story about yourself as you travel through the rock cycle.
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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17. Writing
What are your thoughts on the weather patterns we have been having here lately?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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18. Why is it important to understand the geology of planet Earth?
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Why is it important to understand the geology of planet Earth?
Requirements
Two paragraphs (5 sentences each) – 1st – 3rd
Three paragraphs (7 sentences each) – 4th
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