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10-Minute Vocabulary Mastery Challenge!

In this activity, your goal is to fully understand a word in just 10 minutes. You are not just memorizing a definition—you are learning how to explain it, use it, and recognize it in context. You will have 10 minutes to study your word. During this time, focus on: When time is up, all notes must be put away. Then, write at least 150 words from memory only. In your writing, you should: Worksheet: Option

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20-Minute Expert (Literary and Rhetorical Devices)

In this activity, you will become an “expert” on a literary or rhetorical device in just 20 minutes. Your goal is to learn as much as you can, then write and share what you’ve learned—without using your notes. Your Task Choosing Your Device You must choose the device that matches your birthdate. Worksheet:

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20-Minute Expert

In this activity, you will become an “expert” on a topic in just 20 minutes. Your goal is to learn as much as you can, then write and share what you’ve learned—without using your notes. Your Task Choosing Your Topic You must choose the topic that matches your birthdate. Example: If you were born on June 17, you will research Topic #17. Worksheet:

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