Save the Words

This is a website that allows you to adopt a word that is in danger of becoming extinct – in other words, it is being taken out of the dictionary.
I adopted the word hirquitalliency, promising to use it in everyday conversation and correspondence. You may hear me using it next week at school.
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Boy in the Striped Pajamas – Discussion Question 1

From the discussion guide at the back of the book:
A pun is most often seen as humorous. But in this novel, the narrator uses dark, solemn puns like “Out-With” and “Fury” to convey certain meanings. Bruno is simply mispronouncing the real words, but the author is clearly asking the reader to consider a double meaning [...]

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March Break

What are you doing over March Break? Some people are traveling while others are spending time at home with their friends and family. Please let us know what you are up to, even if it isn’t a major trip or an exciting event. Feel free to ask questions or comment on what you read here.
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Tori’s Experiences as a Page in Toronto

Tori will soon be going to Toronto to serve as a page in the legislature. If you have any questions for Tori or would like to comment on her experiences, please write them here.
Tori will post updates if and when she gets a chance. Apparently, some days are quite long and grueling.
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