OUTSTANDING 10th Grade Writers and Poets
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More vocabulary sentences heard this week in class:

“The political opponent’s diabolical plan was to publish an article that contained malicious gossip and crude innuendos, which serve to further malign the politician’s reputation.”  Elizabeth from 6th period

The Tricks of Food Sneaking

    Hello Mrs. Spangler.  A few weeks ago I brought in one of those good  tasting McChicken sandwiches.  I tried not to eat the McChicken sandwich, but the aroma of it was overwhelming.  This is when I started eating the McChicken sandwich.  Moments later, you (Mrs. Spangler) shared a few heart breaking words to me, telling me I had to put my McChicken sandwich away; and I did.  
    The powers of the McChicken sandwich overtook the authority of the teacher.  I wasn't thinking that much and I knew she was looking for me to open the McChicken back up for another bite.  I also knew she was going to take the amazing McChicken sandwich.  So without thinking of any clever plans, I carefully took out the McChicken sandwich placing it on my desk (sandwiched in between the pages of my notebook).  As she sat quietly at her desk seeming to be busy at work, she jumped up yelling at me and snatching my McChicken sandwich away.  She left me there weeping.  I then thought of how I would plan my next attempt.  How could I be so foolish?
    I will try to make more time next time when I come back from the doctor to feed myself after eating no breakfast.  There was nothing I could do.  I was a growing child with the need to feed!  I'll stay outside the class and finish my McChicken sandwich.  I'll have my better days sneaking my food in class.

As written by a tenth grader in the throes of hunger during class.