Most people are better at either Math or English. Evaluate if you are a numbers person, or more of a language / reading person. Support your answer.2. If you were running a race and your teammate fell - would you stop and help him or her ... even if it meant you came in last?
Or would you run on, and focus on your own score? Why?
3. Media is a synonym for newspapers, TV, Internet - all the stuff we watch, read and listen to. What form of media do you consume the most?
And, What is meant by consume here?
4. What is your definition of news?
It's catch up and media Tuesday
- sit tight for your daily quiz
quick note - recess cancelled today, lunch changed
7
12:45-1:05
8
1:05-1:25
DAILY QUIZ
To Do:
Create a test question (T / F, multiple choice, fill in blank) for
4 of your Ninja Power Words.
next,
Watch N' Write
1. watch
2. write - sentences! Thoughtful!
Mr. B - cue up next video as questions are answered ...
first clip
1. If news was filled with stories like this instead of negative stories, do you think our world might be better?
2. Would you do this? Why or why not?
second clip
1. Analyze this reporter's take on the ebola situation. What does he think?
2. What is this reporter's thesis?
Get ready to rumble! Clip number three is intense so buckle your seatbelts.
1. What can you learn from these two fighters about intensity, and respect?
clip four
1. What makes something news?
2. Is this news?
clip five
1. What state has a reputation for being the barbecue king?
2. True or false - they say great barbecue needs lots and lots of sauce.
3. The city of Cleveland is actually known for some good barbecue. Does your family have a tradition of eating barbecue?
What other food traditions do you have in your house?
2. True or false - they say great barbecue needs lots and lots of sauce.
3. The city of Cleveland is actually known for some good barbecue. Does your family have a tradition of eating barbecue?
What other food traditions do you have in your house?
And clip six
1. Should Toys R Us sell toys that come with little bags of crystal meth?
2. Is this more media hype - or do these moms have a point calling for a ban here?
next,
Grade 7 - Monday- 16 - 17 reading (me)
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!
Follow along with Mr. Bank as he reads. When you want to read a paragraph, jump in!
(16 - 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?
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Tuesday - 18 - 19 - if done!
Before Reading:
1. What would you say apparently happened to someone, if his clothes were torn an he had a black and blue shiner under his eye?
Before Reading:
1. What would you say apparently happened to someone, if his clothes were torn an he had a black and blue shiner under his eye?
2. What are some products that are NOT made in an industrial setting? (use page 18)
After reading:
3. _________________ influenced Homer's plans for the future by _________________.
4. complete the box on page 19.
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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.
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Tuesday - 18 - 19 - if done!
before:
1. How does Drew feel about the guys on the street?
2. Why does Drew want to distinguish himself?
after:
1. boxes on page 19
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next,
4. A metaphor compares two things. How is this game a metaphor for Drew's life?
5. Complete side boxes page 17.
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Tuesday - 18 - 19 - if done!
before:
1. How does Drew feel about the guys on the street?
2. Why does Drew want to distinguish himself?
after:
1. boxes on page 19
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next,
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
Tuesday's word: faith
1. definition
2. use in a sentence
3. draw a quick picture
today we are studying ...
Short stories
New Week, New Points on Board
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.
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.
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!
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
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.