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Welcome to our class blog!  Here you will be required to respond to questions, comment on others' thoughts, and share your opinions on certain topics, as well as exemplify your personal reading progress.  When asked to participate in discussion and/or comment on others', you may respond only to classmates in your specific class period.

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