ALL English classes- OBP DUE in 2 weeks!

6E- Final draft of essay DUE tomorrow. Practice memorizing lines.

6V- Final draft of essay DUE tomorrow. Practice memorizing lines.

7E- Complete lit. circle work.

8E- Outline

7H-Page 125: 1-3, 5

QUIZ Friday

6E-Outline

6V-Outline

6E- List 6 of PRESENT Martin's character traits and provide evidence (a quote) of each.

8E- Highlight allusions to the modern and the traditional in "Dead Men's Path."

ALL ENGLISH CLASSES- Outside Book Project DUE in one month!

6V- Make a list of six of Present Martin's character traits and find evidence (a quote) of each trait.

7E- Read to page 124 and write 3 questions.

7H- On page 123, answer questions 2, 3, 4, 5a and 6.

6E & 6V-Imagine you are Natalie or Martin and write a letter to the other.

7E-Read to page 110 and write 3 questions.

6E & 6V- Write a paragraph predicting what will happen to Martin.

7H-Geography p. 119, 3-5.

7E- Rd. to page 74 and write 3 questions.

8E-Write a paragraph summarizing the story.

West Africa- Summative Assessment

Create a Mandala

DIRECTIONS

Divide your circle into 5 sections. Use a ruler.

One section should be devoted to each of these areas.

· A Map of West Africa: Include vegetation zones.

· The influence of Islam on W. Africa: Include at least 3 ways daily life is influenced by Islam.

· The cultural legacy of West Africa: Choose one cultural legacy that you think is particularly interesting or important.

· Ghana as a Trading Empire: Show how trade in gold and salt led to the growth of Ghana and Mali.

· Early Societies in West. Africa: Illustrate the evolution of early societies.

Use words and pictures to convey your understanding of each of these topics. Be prepared to present your Mandala and give a thorough explanation of each section.

7E- Read to page 50 and write one of each type of question.

7H- Mandala due tomorrow. Be prepared to explain each section.

8E- Complete your punctuation packet.

7E- Read to page 28 and write one of each type of question.

Text- How did Link feel about his Christmas gift?

Opinion- How would you handle Vince's comments at Christmas if you were Link?

Connection- Link describes this at the worst Christmas ever. Describe your worst Christmas.

7H- West African Mandala due Friday. See assignment sheet.

All English classes- Work on your OBP. (See last post.)

8E-

7E-Finish punctuation packet.

7H- Finish Ch. 15 questions. Quiz Monday.

OUTSIDE BOOK PROJECT - TERM 3

Outside Book Project -- Term 3

Book Presentation

For this assignment, you will choose a book you have not already read that is at least 115 pages long and appropriate to your personal reading level. You will read the book and prepare a book presentation for the class. You have several options for your book presentation. You will be graded on both content and your speaking ability.

Choose ONE of the following options:

o Book Talk. Following the same guidelines as term 2, present your book. Be sure to use the feedback you received to help you do your best!

o Character Monologue. Write and deliver an original monologue from the perspective of one of the characters. Dress-up and try to portray the character convincingly!

o Talk Show Video. Write and videotape a Talk Show where the host interviews the characters of the novel.

o Other. See me if you have another idea.

No matter which option you choose, your presentation should meet the following requirements:

- Three to five minutes in length

- Include the title and author of your book

- Tell about your book’s characters, plot and themes

- Convince the listener that you read and understood the entire book

- All behaviors of good public speaking are demonstrated, including sufficient voice volume and modulation, few “umms” and “likes,” use of note cards for outline only (no reading), eye contact with audience is maintained and appropriate register is used.

Due Dates:

April 19, 2010 Choose book and project

June 2, 2010 Give presentation

Continue reading your OBP book.

7E- All personal responses to Night DUE Wednesday.

8E- Chapter 11 comprehension questions.

7E- Finish Night and write a personal response.

6E- Highlight all of the compound sentences in "Let's Go to the Videotape."

7H-Study for quiz on Wednesday!

6V- Highlight all of the compound sentences in "Let's Go to the Videotape."

7E- Read to pg. 80 in Night and write a personal response.

7H- Finish p. 85 in your notebook.

8E- Read Ch. 7 and complete the comprehension questions.

8E- Finish reading Ch. 6 and complete comprehension questions.

7E- Finish reading the chapter and write a personal response (at least half a page, NOT a summary).

6V- Finish punctuation practice.

6E-Finish punctuation practice.

6V- Make corrections to article and turn it in digitally.

8E- Finish Ch. 5 and answer comprehension questions.

6E- Prepare a well-written paragraph to answer the question: which version of "The Hitchhiker" is the most effective?

6V- Final draft of opinion article.

8E-Finish reading Ch. 4 and complete your comprehension questions.

7E- Finish reading the chapter and write a personal response to the chapter. It should be at least half a page long. I am NOT looking for a summary.

7H- Finish page 84 in your workbook.

7E- Timeline of 10 main events of the Holocaust

6E- Complete "Hitchhiker" questions.

7H- West-African families to kingdoms mini-book

8E- Read Ch. 3 and answer comprehension questions.

6V-Opinion article DUE Monday.

7H-Complete p. 81 in your workbook.

7E- Timeline of 10 main events of the Holocaust DUE Friday.

8E- Read Ch. 2 in Lord of the Flies. Answer the questions as you read.

6V- Opinion Article Due Monday.

8E- Finish Chapter 1.

6V- Bring in 3 ideas for an opinion article you would like to write.

7H- Complete map and questions on West Africa.

7E-Don't forget your script!

6E- Final draft of story DUE Tuesday.

6V- Final draft of feature article DUE Tuesday.

ALL ENGLISH CLASSES- Reharse your OBP. Presentations on Tuesday!

6E- Short story rough draft DUE Wednesday.

7H- Study for quiz.

6V- Rough draft of Feature Article DUE Wednesday.

7E- Work on developing your character's gestures, movements, expression, tone and volume.

7H-Rough Draft

6E-Story Plan

6V-Conduct interviews and record results.

6V- Come up with three ideas for a feature article you would like to write.

OBPs DUE IN ONE WEEK!

6E- Read to pg. 200.

7E- Rehearse your lines.

7H- Local Action, Global Effects plan.

8E-Pitch TOMORROW!

ALL ENGLISH CLASSES- OBP due in 1.5 weeks.

8E- Advertising Agency Simulation

7E- Memorize lines.

7H- 3,2,1 slip due.

6V-Final draft of news article due Monday.

6E- Read to page 180. Be prepared for a comprehension check.

6V- Final draft of news article DUE Monday

8E- Advertising agency simulation

6E-Rd. to page152. Finish your Literary Devices Table. Email me your article for the newspaper at kate dot sprinkle @ cedarschoolbvi dot com

7E-Memorize first 2 pages of script.

6E- Rd. to pg. 122 and work on your Literary Devices chart.

6V-News article DUE TUESDAY

8E-Ad Agency Simulation

OUTSIDE BOOK PROJECT DUE IN TWO WEEKS!

Outside Book Project -- Term 2
Book Talk Assignment

For this assignment, you will choose a book you have not already read that is at least 125 pages long and appropriate to your personal reading level. You will read the book and prepare a Book Talk (oral book report) for the class. You should use a speaking outline or note cards to make sure you cover each point.

Requirements
- Speaking outline or note cards
- Three to five minutes

Procedures
Your Book talk should include the following:
1) Introduction The title, author, publication date of your book; ideally, you will have the book with you to show to the class.
2) Synopsis Briefly summarize the book by telling who the main characters are, what the central conflict/idea is, what the important events in the book are and what you believe the author wants readers to take from the experience of reading the book. It’s best not to reveal too much or tell the ending, especially if you are ultimately recommending the book as a good read. The summary should suggest that you have full knowledge of the book being discussed.
3) Read a passage from the book. This passage should be from a significant moment in the story that describes a main character in some way, illuminates the book’s theme or central idea, represents an important point in the plot, strikingly reflects the author’s style or foreshadows something exciting. In other words, choose a passage that excites the imagination!
4) Connect Consider if the book or its characters relate to other books or movies, your experiences or the greater world.
5) Recommendation Finally, tell the audience if you would recommend the book or not, and explain your main reasons why.

Due Dates:
January 7, 2010 - Choose Book
March 2, 2010 - Present Book talk

Grading Criteria:
-Introduction includes author, title, publication date, and introductory material that draws listeners in to a discussion of the book.

• Book suggests speaker has full knowledge of the book being discussed. DO NOT GIVE AWAY THE ENDING OR ANY SURPRISES IN THE BOOK!
• Recommendation for or against book is supported by at least 3 well-reasoned points.
  Passage is read with sufficient energy and explanation.
• All behaviors of good public speaking are demonstrated, including sufficient voice volume and modulation, few “umms” and “likes,” use of note cards for outline only (no reading from note cards), eye contact with audience is maintained and speech is 3-5 minutes in length.

6V-Conduct interviews and record responses. Be prepared to write your news article.

6E-Read to page 89.

7H-Timeline due Monday.

7E- Memorize first 2 pages.

6V- Finish Jack-Jack Attack news article. Focus on structure.

8E- Print ad deconstruction due Thursday.

6E- Characterization table due Thursday.

7E - Final draft of research paper DUE Friday!

7H- Antarctica questions

6V- Bring in a NEWS article for Wednesday.

ALL ENGLISH CLASSES- OBP DUE IN ONE MONTH!

6E-Final draft of opinion article DUE Monday.

7H- p. 97, questions 1+2

7E- Rough draft of research paper DUE TOMORROW!

8E- Bring in a print ad.

6V-Which version of "The Hitchhiker" is most effective? Answer in a well-constructed paragraph.

6E-Opinion article DUE Thursday

8E-Finish "Merchants of Cool" questions.

Hope you like the new look!

7E & 7H- Rough draft of research paper DUE Friday. Turn it in Wednesday for teacher feedback.

6E-Revised news article DUE Monday. Final feature DUE Tuesday.

8E-Mystery rough draft DUE Wednesday.

Have a great weekend!

8E- Continue work on mystery story.

7H- Complete p. 34-35 in notebook.

7E- Continue work on research paper. Works Cited DUE Friday.

6V- Grammar packet.

6E- Feature article due tomorrow.

8E- Mystery writing plan.

6E- Feature article DUE Thursday. Revised news article DUE Monday.

7E- This week's DUE dates:
Wednesday- introduction paragraph
Friday- Works Cited page

6E- Feature article DUE THURSDAY!

6V- Short story final draft DUE TUESDAY

Have a lovely weekend!

7E & H- Outline DUE Monday.

6E- All research and interview notes finished for Monday. We will work on writing the feature articles during class time.

8E-Finish I Am the Cheese.

6V- Edit and revise short story. Final draft DUE Tuesday.

8E- Read to "END T14." Write 3 questions and define 2 vocabulary words.

7E &7H- All research note cards and citations due tomorrow.

6E-Conduct research and interviews for Mon.

6V- Rough draft of short story DUE tomorrow.

6V- Short story due THURSDAY. Workshop time tomorrow.

8E- Read to page 151 OB, 168 NB. Write 3 questions.

6E-Conduct interviews and research for feature articles.

7E- Research notes and 5 citations DUE Thursday

6V- Short story plan.

8E- Rd. to pg. 119, write 3 questions and list 2 vocabulary words with definitions.

7E- Finalize research paper topic

7H-Read and answer questions for 5.3 and 5.4.

6V- Complete your writing plan

7E-Rd. "July" and rewrite quiz without errors.

6E- Finish interviews and notes for article.

6V-Rd. to pg. 153 and continue work on characterization table.

8E- Read to "END TAPE OZK0005" and write one of each type of question.

7E- Finish reading "April" and continue your list.

6E- Interview subjects for your news article. Interview notes DUE Mon.

7H- Finish answering Ch. 4 questions.

8E- Read to "Tape 4" in I am the Cheese and write 3 questions (text, opinion, connection).

6V-Read to p. 130. Chart due Monday.

I hope you had a lovely holiday!

7E- Finish reading "January" and continue list.

6E- Bring in a NEWS article. Due Wednesday.

7H- Finish Middle Ages Review packet.

6V- Read Ch. 2 in the Thief of Always.

8E- Work on viewing questions.