1. Socrates - a wise man from ancient Greece, said it was important to know yourself. Describe yourself with three adjectives. Then describe your favorite activities with three verbs.
2. Democracy and freedom didn't just fall from the sky and land in America. Where do you think we got those ideas from? Do you realize most of the world does not enjoy freedom like we do?
3. What do you see going on here at home, in the world around us, that might be putting our freedom in danger?
- COMPLETE, THOUGHTFUL SENTENCES EVERY TIME!
DAILY QUIZ
1. Greece was the first democracy - which means rule by the people. Instead of kings ordering you around, your ideas and your votes mattered ... like in America.
Explain how freedom in America is at risk today, if technology tracks all we do.
- One paragraph please
- This is a High School or College level assignment. Take your time and THINK
Stay quiet and in your seats please.
next,
Grade 7- 16 - 17 reading (teacher, class leaders)
Before Reading:
- Work together to get these answers, please
- Write your answers on your Bell sheet
2. Did I ever feel the same way as Homer?
3. Under what circumstance is a person likely to use an exclamation? (pg 17)
Next,
Modeled Reading Level 2!
From now on we read together - the teacher can read a paragraph, then a student - just jump in and take turns
(pages16 - 17 Monday)
- Speak the missing words in the same voice level and speed.
After Reading
- fill out 3 boxes page 17
- if no book, work together!
plus
3. How can a town die? (page 16)
4. "The tipple loomed before me like a giant black spider." What is this simile saying about the coal mine?
- if no book, work together!
plus
3. How can a town die? (page 16)
4. "The tipple loomed before me like a giant black spider." What is this simile saying about the coal mine?
Grade 8
Before Reading:
- Work together to get these answers, please
- Write your answers on your Bell sheet
1. Why do you think the quote in red is pulled out on page 16?
2. Near the bottom of 16, why can't Drew hear what his mom is saying?
2. Near the bottom of 16, why can't Drew hear what his mom is saying?
Group Reading
Next,
Everyone take turns reading as we go!
(16 - 17 Monday)
After Reading
3. If a person represented her home town, what did she do?
4. A metaphor compares two things. How is this game a metaphor for Drew's life?
5. Complete side boxes page 17.
next, did we do this? If not - go for it
4. A metaphor compares two things. How is this game a metaphor for Drew's life?
5. Complete side boxes page 17.
next, did we do this? If not - go for it
GET CREATIVE.
Grade 8: IMAGINE OUR CLASS FORMS A BASKETBALL TEAM! What would happen?
To Do:
CHOOSE: 1. DRAW A COMIC STRIP OR 2. WRITE A ONE PAGE CREATIVE SHORT STORY - sharing a story about our class playing basketball as a team. Have fun with it!
Grade 8: IMAGINE OUR CLASS FORMS A BASKETBALL TEAM! What would happen?
To Do:
CHOOSE: 1. DRAW A COMIC STRIP OR 2. WRITE A ONE PAGE CREATIVE SHORT STORY - sharing a story about our class playing basketball as a team. Have fun with it!
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Grade 7: IMAGINE YOU ARE IN HOMER'S SHOES, IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.
YOU TRY AN EXPERIMENT AND CAUSE A HUGE EXPLOSION.
HOW WOULD YOUR PARENTS AND NEIGHBORS REACT?
To Do:
CHOOSE: 1. DRAW A COMIC STRIP OR 2. WRITE A ONE PAGE CREATIVE SHORT STORY - sharing a story about you causing chaos on your own block.
simile (sim - i - lee)
1. definition
2. use in a sentence
3. draw a quick picture
today we are studying ...
Biography
Both stories we're reading are told by a first-person point of view. The story's narrator is saying "me, I, my."
My Story
To Do: Create your own mini life story, talking about your childhood up to where you stand now - on the edge of being a young adult.
Make a book using creative supplies, and include:
- Birthday - important friendships
- family info - hobbies / interests
- places lived - role models
- pets - goals and dreams
Add a section on values - ideas that are most important to you.
Add a section on values - ideas that are most important to you.
You know I like quality work for these projects!
Take your time - this might take the rest of class
Be in a seat!
New Week, New Points on Board
Let's play for some points and rewards this week!
Remember contracts we signed
Be in a seat! There's one heck of a great start.
Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...
What in the heezy do these words even mean?
Remember contracts we signed
Be in a seat! There's one heck of a great start.
next,
Ahhh the ways of the Ninja ...
What in the heezy do these words even mean?
Infer? Trace? Formulate?
Ninja Training just got serious.
Word #11
Contrast
- How are they different?
Example: Contrast Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Contrast
Contrast
- How are they different?
Example: Contrast Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Contrast
- add it to your flash cards - you should have 11!
Word #12
Predict
- What will happen next or soon?
Example: Predict when our next fire drill will be
To Do: Write one sentence using Predict.
Predict
- What will happen next or soon?
Example: Predict when our next fire drill will be
To Do: Write one sentence using Predict.
Mastering the art of the Ninja Test Taker
Answer each mini prompt in a complete sentence
next, did we do this? If not, go for it
- Trace the daily routine you use after waking up each morning
- Analyze how much TV you watch every week.
- Infer how you are doing in Mr. Karl's class
- Evaluate who makes the best fast food french fries
- Formulate a strategy to raise your grade in Mr. Karl's class
- Describe why you like dogs better than cats (or vice versa)
- Support = back up with details T / F?
- Explain how to make ice cubes
- Summarize why you want to go to high school and beyond
- Compare BK to McDonald's
- Contrast Olive Garden to Applebee's
- Predict what you'll be doing at age 35.
next, did we do this? If not, go for it
Very simple: 4 layer (4 paragraphs)
Do you belong at Broadway?
Intro: State your thesis: You belong at Broadway
Layer 1: Talk about your good qualities
Layer 2: Talk about your dreams and plans, and how an education here will get you there
Wrap up: Pull it all together, restate your thesis!
next,
Dr. Dre Says ...
Take notes on all of this please - it's all testable. Write in your notes: Thesis is your main argument or point you are proving.
Thesis mini writing workshop
Here is your thesis: I would be a great student at your school
Background: You are trying to get into high school. It's competitive - hundreds of kids want YOUR spot.
To Do: Write a paragraph proving your thesis.
This is a practice mini letter - the kind you will all be writing as you apply to different area high schools!
next, something new:
Reading Smarter!
5 Things- Read the article, then write a paragraph with the 5 Ws: Who, What, When, Where and So What?
So what = what's the big deal - why is this news?
- again, you are turning in a quality paragraph.
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Next,
- technology - hospitals
- schools - government
- police - churches
- laws - businesses
Civilization Part IIIIs Cleveland a Civilization? Prove it!
A super mini essay using the cupcake.
Thesis for your intro: Cleveland IS a civilization.
- The first reason is ...
- The second reason is ...
- then wrap it up!
__________________
- remember, wall quality work on this term.
Next,
Storytime: Greece - the first democracy
- please take notes
- define democracy
- America is a democracy
- We got our ideas from somewhere else
- Greece led the way for all other democracies
- What's so special about democracy? People have power
- Rule of law - protects you
- Many countries have NO rule of law or power to people.
- homework - one page paper on How Greece was an early democracy