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English Homework:
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The "Gift I Gave" Essay:  
As you get older your holiday focus will switch from getting to giving.  Write a 3 or 4 paragraph essay that describes a situation in which you gave a gift to someone.  The essay itself is due on 12/16/11.
Timing:
  1. List of ideas and one chosen & expanded (Monday 12/12/11)
  2. Outline (Tuesday 12/13/11)
  3. First draft (Wednesday 12/14/11)
  4. Editing drafts (Thursday 12/15/11)
  5. Final version (Friday 12/16/11)