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Some of you have been asking…so here it is.. My Hunger Games Collection;

  • Mellark Bakery book bag
  • Peeta Mellark Blanket
  • Hunger Games book
  • Caching Fire book
  • Mockingjay book
  • US Weekly Magazine Hunger Games Edition
  • The Hunger Games Soundtrack
  • Mockingjay Pin
  • Peeta Mellark Shirt
  • Tribute Guide
  • District 12 shirt
  • Hunger Games arena shirt
  • Two Hunger Games advanced screening tickets(courtesy of Tumblr)
  • “The World of The Hunger Games”book
  • The Hunger Games movie cup
  • Mellark Bakery hoodie
  • Peeta Mellark cardboard cutout
  • 3 Hunger Games magnets 
  • Hunger Games inspired handmade necklace
  • Hunger Games inspired hair bow
  • Hunger Games inspired arrow headband
  • Mellark Bakery glass

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Persuasive Essay 

What is a persuasive essay?  Put simply, a persuasive essay is a short commentary designed to persuade your audience.  It is an article traditionally five paragraphs long that communicates yourposition in a persuasive manner.



Vocabulary 

vo·cab·u·lar·y 

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n. pl. vo·cab·u·lar·ies

1. All the words of a language.

2. The sum of words used by, understood by, or at the command of a particular person or group.

3. A list of words and often phrases, usually arranged alphabetically and defined or translated; a lexicon or glossary



Punctuation 

the practice or system of using certain conventional marksor characters in writing or printing in order to separateelements and make the meaning clear, as in ending asentence or separating clauses.



DEAD WORDS 

Dead Words

Some words in the English language tend to be overused and therefore lose their power. These are called Dead Words. Below is a list of dead words and more interesting alternatives that should be used in their place when you are writing.

Also: too, moreover, besides, as well as, in addition to

Awesome, Cool, Rad: fine wonderful, marvelous, great, fantastic

Scared: afraid, fearful, terrified, frightened

Very: extremely, exceedingly, fantastically, unusually, incredibly, intensely, truly, fully, especially, shockingly, bitterly, immeasurably

Like: such as, similar to, similarly

Kid: child, boy, girl, youngster, youth

Mad: angry, frustrated, furious, incensed, enraged

Got, Get: received, obtained, attained, succeed in

Then: first, second, next, later, finally, afterward, meanwhile, soon

Nice: pleasant, charming, fascinating, captivating, delightful, pleasurable, pleasing

Lots: Numerous, heaps, many, scores, innumerable

So: thus, accordingly, therefore

Fun: pleasant, pleasurable, amusing, entertaining, jolly

Good: excellent, exceptional, fine, marvelous, splendid, superb, wonderful



Argument Essay’s 

What is a Argument Essay:

To give information but also present an argument with the PROS (supporting ideas) and CONS (opposing ideas) of an issue.

Tips for writing a Argument Essay:

  • Avoid emotional language
  • Know the difference between a logical conclusion and an emotional point of view
  • Don’t make up evidence
  • Cite your sources
  • Make an outline
  • Be prepared to defend your side by knowing the strongest arguments for the other side.


Informative Essay’s  

What is a Informative Essay?

The goal of an informative essay is not to present your opinion, but to inform or educate the audience on your topic.

Outline for Informative Essay:

Introduction:

  • Introduce your topic
  • Thesis statement
  • Add any back round knowledge

Body Paragraph 1, 2 and 3:

  • Answer the question with 3 or more details
  • Higher level vocabulary
  • Correct grammar, punctuation and spelling
  • only include details that are relevant

Conclusion:

  • Re-state thesis statement
  • Tie together the theme of the essay
  • Answer any final thoughts


THESIS 

A thesis statement explains in one sentence what your essay or story is going to be about.

An example of a thesis statement would be..

When the Civil War started in 1861 it changed America from a newly freed country into a developing nation!

As you can see, this sentence is telling you that the essay is going to be about the Civil War in 1861.