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My five favourite books
I have read quite a few books over the past few years. Reading helps me relax and even fall asleep more easily. Sometimes, when class feels slow or uninteresting, I might read my own books to pass the time. Overall, reading has become a helpful and enjoyable part of my routine. Here are a few of my favorite books. One book I really enjoyed is The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. I like it because it explores the main character’s thoughts and feelings in such a raw and honest way. T
Merja Alatalo
3 hours ago


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Merja Alatalo
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What Do We Really Learn in That Extra Language Class?
In our bilingual school, we have an extra class called Native English, that focuses on deeper language skills. I wanted to learn what actually happens in this course, so I interviewed the teacher, a student, and reflected on my own experience. During the Native English course students sometimes do creative works about the books they have read. For example in this picture, students have painted cookies based on the book. I interviewed Kirsten Eskelinen, our school’s Native En
Merja Alatalo
Mar 17


How much do you use your phone every day?
This article will demonstrate the vast variety in middle schoolers' phone and other device activity, the time they spend on their phones,...
Merja Alatalo
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Iltapäiväkirja – Kerhotarjontaa koulussamme
Iltapäivä on lukiolaisen arjen usein unohdettu kääntöpuoli, jolloin opiskelija on vapaa viihtymään ja puuhastelemaan. Onneksi uljas...
Merja Alatalo
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