1. SEPTEMBER 16, 2013 The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770. A squad of British soldiers, come to support a sentry who was being pressed by a heckling, snowballing crowd, let loose a volley of shots. Three persons were killed immediately and two died later of their wounds. The British officer in charge, Capt. Thomas Preston, was arrested for manslaughter, along with eight of his men. Using the paragraph above, create an introduction for an expository essay in which you will be explaining why the actions of the crowd caused the Boston Massacre.

2. SEPTEMBER 17, 2013 Think of a basketball or football game you have seen. The announcers give a play by play and then make comments or commentary on those events. Here is the event, now you make commentary on the event, just like an announcer: Eric Fisher was set to kick a field goal. He ran with full force, drew back his kicking foot, and swung for the ball. Just then, Antone Thomas, withdrew the ball and Fisher, landed square on his butt.

3. SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 PRE-AP Think of a basketball or football game you have seen. The announcers give a play by play and then make comments or commentary on those events. Here is the event, now you make commentary on the event, just like an announcer: Eric Fisher was set to kick a field goal. He ran with full force, drew back his kicking foot, and swung for the ball. Just then, Antone Thomas, withdrew the ball and Fisher, landed square on his butt.

4. SEPTEMBER 18, 2013 Bellwork Write a paragraph that includes the following elements: A magic ukulele A crystal ball An ice cream shop

5. SEPTEMBER 19, 2013 Describe what you would do if you met an amusement park character who is afraid of people.

6. SEPTEMBER 20, 2013 Currency is a system of money used in exchange for goods or services. If your job is to go to school. What is your currency? How do you store wealth in this analogy? Write 3-5 sentences in full response to the prompt.