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.