1. What's your definition of conflict? 2. In novels and movies there's usually a conflict - a person against a bad guy, like we already studied.
What are some examples of Man Vs. Nature movie or book conflicts that you can think of? Where a person has to fight against the environment or nature or something in the world? Example: An asteroid is speeding towards earth, or a new Ice Age is coming.
3. Why do you think we like these types of conflict so much? What's so entertaining about them? Mr. Bank loves tornado movies - because tornadoes scare the heck out of him!
- sit tight for your daily quiz
DAILY QUIZ
1. What's compare mean?
2. What's contrast mean?
3. Compare Cleveland to Akron in two complete sentences.
4. Contrast Cleveland to Hawaii in two sentences.
Both Grades Thurs:
Book pages 20 / 21
Read pages 22 / 23 (as a class or alone)
- if you don't have a book (7th), write answers on paper
After reading:
1. Predict: What will this next story be about?
2. Is this story told in the first person again?
3. What struggle do you think will be at the heart of this story?
4. People grow and change for the better more during A) good times or B) challenging times?
First,
Creative / Thinking / Writing Time
1. What's compare mean?
2. What's contrast mean?
3. Compare Cleveland to Akron in two complete sentences.
4. Contrast Cleveland to Hawaii in two sentences.
Both Grades Thurs:Book pages 20 / 21
Read pages 22 / 23 (as a class or alone)
- if you don't have a book (7th), write answers on paper
After reading:
1. Predict: What will this next story be about?
2. Is this story told in the first person again?
3. What struggle do you think will be at the heart of this story?
4. People grow and change for the better more during A) good times or B) challenging times?
IT'S STRUGGLE AND CONFLICT THURSDAY!
First,
Creative / Thinking / Writing Time
- write a one page short story about a comet set to collide with earth.
- have it end any way you want - you can save the day, or not!
- be clear about having a People Vs. Nature theme here
next,
The fact is that we learn very few lasting lessons from the easy times of life. It is the pain and difficulty and discomfort of the down times of struggles that grow our lives and our character.
The fact is that we learn very few lasting lessons from the easy times of life. It is the pain and difficulty and discomfort of the down times of struggles that grow our lives and our character.
1. analyze this quote, and explain it in one paragraph
2. Explain one time in your life that you faced a challenge and grew from it.
Your Choice:
Draw a picture OR write a half page story, sharing this experience.
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next,
Did you finish? 20 minutes or so for everyone to catch up
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.
Did you finish? 20 minutes or so for everyone to catch up
simile (sim - i - lee)
1. definition
2. use in a sentence
3. draw a quick picture
Tuesday's word: faith
1. definition
2. use in a sentence
3. draw a quick picture Thursday's word: struggle
1. definition
2. use in a sentence
3. draw a quick picture
today we are studying ...
Conflict
Did you finish? 20 minutes or so for everyone to catch up
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 #10
Compare
- How are they the same?
Example: Compare Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Compare.
Compare
- How are they the same?
Example: Compare Cleveland's weather to Miami's.
To Do: Write one sentence using Compare.
- add it to your flash cards - you should have 10!
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.
Did you finish? 20 minutes or so for everyone to catch up
Mastering the art of the Ninja Test Taker
Answer each mini prompt in a complete sentence
You know I like quality work for these projects!
Take your time - this might take the rest of class
Be in a seat!
- 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.
Did you finish? 20 minutes or so for everyone to catch up
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!
Did you finish? 20 minutes or so for everyone to catch up
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!
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- 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
LAST
On the same paper as bellDemocracy is NOT automatically passed from generation to generation. It's an idea and a tradition that must be taught.
What will you do to teach your kids, friends and family about the importance of democracy? STORY - sharing a story about you causing chaos on your own block.