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  About the book (Not included):
  The Giver is a 1993  novel by Lois Lowry. It is set in a society which at first appears to be utopian but is revealed to be dystopian as the story progresses. The novel follows a 12-year-old boy named Jonas. The society has taken away pain and strife by converting to “Sameness”, a plan that has also eradicated emotional depth from their lives. Jonas is selected to inherit the position of Receiver of Memory, the person who stores all the past memories of the time before Sameness, as there may be times where one must draw upon the wisdom gained from history to aid the community’s decision making. Jonas struggles with concepts of all the new emotions and things introduced to him: whether they are inherently good, evil, or in between, and whether it is even possible to have one without the other. The Community lacks any color, memory, climate, or terrain, all in an effort to preserve structure, order, and a true sense of equality beyond personal individuality.

  Interest level: Grades 4 – 8

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  September Writing Prompts Journal

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  Stop the “I don’t know what to write about!” struggle before it starts. This daily writing prompts resource provides a seamless solution for developing consistent writing habits, critical thinking skills, and creative expression for students in 4th – 12th Grade. Whether it’s a deep dive into facts and history or a light-hearted reflection, this month’s prompts ensure your students have a meaningful reason to put pen to paper every single day.

  What’s Included?

  This isn’t just a list of sentences; it is a complete journaling system. Each month is packed with:

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  Here are two examples:

  September 12th – (Video Games Day)
  Your name is Tonette Play. You create video games for a living and you have just though of a new video game that you want to produce. Describe your game and tell why/how our game is different than other games you’ve seen before. Why do you think others would want to buy your game?

  September 17th – (U.S. Citizenship Day)
  Today is a day for considering the privileges and responsibilities of all U.S. citizens. What do you consider to be the most important part of being a U.S. citizen? What privileges do you have that others living in other countries do not? How would your life be different if you lived in another country? What responsibilities do U.S. citizens have and do these responsibilities have anything to do with our privileges.

  How to implement it:

  • Daily Starts: Start your morning or English period with a 10-minute quiet writing session.
  • Fast-Finisher Activity: Keep your “early birds” engaged with a meaningful task that doesn’t feel like “busy work.”
  • Homeschool Portfolios: Use these daily entries to track progress in handwriting, grammar, and expressive thought throughout the year.
  • Digital or Print: These pages are designed to be “print-and-go” ready, but they also work beautifully as digital assignments. Simply give them to your student(s) and allow them to create a word document for each. First, have them copy (type) the prompt. Then answer it! Print and place in a growing 3 ring-binder of work.

  The Benefits of Daily Prompting

  Daily writing is like a workout for the brain. By using these journals, students will:

  • Build Writing Stamina 
  • Strengthen Critical Thinking 
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  The Whipping Boy (1987) Book Unit

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  The Whipping Boy is a Newbery medal-winning children’s book by Sid Fleischman, first published in 1986.
  It is the story of a friendship that develops between Prince Brat and his whipping boy, Jemmy, who was forced to take punishments for the prince. Though these boys seem to be complete opposites, they display courage and a willingness to help one another when they are faced with danger.
  

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  Walk Two Moons (1995) Book Unit

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  This resource offers vocabulary work, reading comprehension and discussion questions about the story and characters.

  About the book (Not included):
  Walk Two Moons is a novel written by Sharon Creech, published and winner of the 1995 Newbery Medal. The major themes in the story include the development of new relationships, dealing with grief, love, death, cultural identity, women’s roles as mothers and wives, the hardships of life, and the adventures of misunderstandings and coming to terms with reality.

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