6E and 6V- Using "Jamaican Market Bus" as your inspiration, write a poem about a scene from your everyday life. Use imagery to convey your ideas.

7E-Rehearse speech. Poetic Devices wkst. DUE Monday.

7H- Complete questions 4, 5 and 7 on "Behind the swoosh."

8E-Write a brief explanation of the water cycle.

7H- Finish questions 2-6 on globalization

7E-Rehearse speeches

6V-Complete Poetic Devices activities

6E-Complete Poetic Devices activities

7E- Rehearse speech

8E-Rehearse speech. Be prepared to present Wednesday.

7H-Write a thank-you letter for Mr.Abraham

All English classes. Outside Book Projects DUE IN TWO WEEKS!!!

7E- Continue work on speech. Stargirl's Diary due Mon.

All English classes- OUTSIDE BOOK PROJECTS DUE IN 2 WEEKS. Assignment sheet below.

7E- Finish Stargirl and list three lessons presented in the book.

6E- Identify the parts of speech in the three sentences given in class.

8E-Continue work on persuasive speech. You will have half of classtime on Monday to work on it.

OUTSIDE BOOK PROJECT TERM 1
Outside Book Project -- Term 1
Graphic English Assignment

For this assignment, you will choose a book you have not already read that is at least 120 pages long and appropriate to your personal reading level. You will read the book and create a visual that illustrates your understanding of the book. At the end of the term, you will present your visual to the class.Choose ONE of the following project options:

• Graphic Novel/Comic Strip. Create a 12-square comic strip that illustrates the main events of your book. It should include speech bubbles and illustrations.
• Life map. Often, characters take journey – both physical and emotional. Create a map of one of the main characters lives. Be prepared to explain your choices.
• Theme Collage. Cut out magazine pictures to create a collage poster illustrating the themes of the book. Then write an explanation describing how the themes are emphasized in the book and how the magazine pictures relate to the book.
• Book Jacket. Create a new book jacket for the book. Write a summary of the book on the back cover, and write an introduction to the book inside the cover. Also, include critic’s quotes.
• Children’s Picture Book. Create a children’s version of the book using your own words and pictures to convey the book’s message.
• Scene illustration. Use the art medium of your choice to recreate the most important scene of the book. Then explain in writing why the scene is an integral part of the plot.
  

Procedures:

1. Choose a book of any genre that is appropriate for both school and your reading level. If you are unsure about the book, check with Ms.Sprinkle to make sure it is acceptable. Read the book. You will have a bit of time to read in class, but this is mostly to be done outside of school.

2. As you read, think about what project you would like to do. Make notes, pictures, etc. to help the book stay fresh in your mind.

3. Design and create your project. Please note that your project must demonstrate that you have read the entire book.

4. Practice presenting your project to the class.

5. Present!

Grading Criteria: Content and Style & Language Use·

• demonstrates a very good understanding of the topic or theme
• · demonstrates a deep appreciation of the author’s intention and techniques
• · vocabulary is varied and suited to the task
• · Infrequent errors in spelling, pronunciation, punctuation and use of sentences
• · Uses formal and informal language appropriately

Due Dates:Monday, November 9, 2009PRESENT PROJECT!

6E- Rough draft DUE TOMORROW!

6V-Rough draft DUE TOMORROW!

7H- Islam Presentations

7E-Rd. to pg.132 and write an entry in Stargirl's diary

8E-Write instructions for a simple task

6V- Draft DUE Thursday

6E- Draft DUE Thursday

7E- Rd. to pg. 119 and write an entry

6E- Outline DUE Monday

7H-Powerpoint Presentation DUE Thursday

6V- Rough Draft DUE Thursday

8E- Romeo and Juliet Essay DUE Tues.

7E- Rd. to p. 94 and write an entry in Stargirl's diary.

7E- Read to pg. 67 and write an entry in Stargirl's diary.

6E- Research notes and 3 source citations DUE Monday.

8E-Revise essay. Final Draft DUE Tuesday.

6V- Outline DUE Monday.

OUTSIDE BOOK PROJECT DUE IN ONE MONTH!!!

8E- Be prepared for your conference with me tomorrow:

• Printed out copy
• Know what you want me to help you with

7E- Read to pg. and write an entry in Stargirl's diary

7H- Bring in your survey questions, research notes and at least 5+ emails of people who live in the BVI.

6V- Stage of Grieving Chart DUE

6E-Continue work on researching your essay. You need to write a citation for each source you use. Here are some websites worth checking out:

Websites worth checking out:

http://www.dnr.state.wi.us/org/caer/ce/eek/index.htm

http://www.epa.gov/students/

http://epa.gov/climatechange/kids/index.html

http://www.capitolconnect.com/audubon/

http://environet.policy.net/

6V- Finish reading BTT. Stage of Grieving chart DUE THURSDAY

8E- Continue work on R & J essay.

6E- Thesis Statement

7E- Read to pg. 22 and write an entry in Stargirl's diary.

6E- List 2-3 environmental topics.

6V- Rd. Ch. 10+11. Write one entry in your RR Log.

8E-Continue work on your R & J essay. Rough draft DUE Wednesday!

7H- Complete pg. 68 in workbook.

8E- Continue work on essay.

6V-Read Ch. 7-9 and prepare your minute monologue.