The 12 Olympians Introduction

The 12 Olympians Introduction

How the 12 Olympians became 13 Olympians, and then became 12 again although, really, they could have been 14....confusing? Not if you click on the link above...

Grade 7 has their own QUIZLET section... YAY!!!!

Here you go... the link below takes you to the  two sets in your Quizlet site... just for grade 7 English....

Way to go everyone... you are becoming great collaborative learners!


http://quizlet.com/class/373745/

The untold story.... Plot diagram explained.... English

I am trying out yet another IPad app.... here is a video I made using "ShowMe"... by the time I find and figure out how to use the hundreds of tech-helps out there you will have a VERY thorough knowledge of the elements of the short story.... hmm....I see a potential story conflict within the information I just wrote  - can you guess what it is?

MIDDLE EARTH GUIDEBOOK - Grade 9 English

I know you are all working to help the rest of the population survive, should they find themselves suddenly in the middle of Middle Earth... your information about the characters they encounter could mean the difference between life and... finding themselves tangled in a spider's web while hanging upside down in a tree... 

You will present all of the background information on each type of character either by creating a paper book or through a powerpoint presentation. Remember to include specific examples as you explain the many elements of each character.... knowing the specifics about Gollum's environment would be most helpful, especially should one be inclined to go splunking... providing a quote showing that Gollum lives deep within a complex cave system reminds the splunker to bring their invisibility shield along with their night-vision goggles....

The information you create and present could serve to be of great help to many who navigate the world of Tolkien...

Paper books will be passed in to Mrs. Palmer, while powerpoint presentations will be emailed to my school's email address...  if possible, it is wise to save your presentation in a 1997-2003 compatible format rather than 2010 although I think I can open all formats.

 Keep on the trek...do not stop at Rivendell...keeping moving forward.... it is due Wednesday, November 21st... no extensions will be given...

Plot Diagram GRADE 8 English

We are a story...

Each day, wherever we go we meet people and as we go through our day we do things which are on and at with until suddenly, something new or different happens, the problem gets fixed and everyone moves on to the next day.

If we  placed each item on the plot map/diagram, we would have the basic outline for a short story! 

Plot

ASSIGNMENT: Take these elements and find a way to place them on the plot diagram. You aren't writing a story but you will need to take the elements and expand upon them in order to get them on the diagram...

FAMILY   VACATION    RESORT     MONEY

Example:

Resort could be part of setting and/or part of the conflict...

Money could be part of the conflict, the inciting moment or the rising action...

You get to decide...  

Grade 8 Paragraph NOVEMBER ... due Monday, November 5th

Here is the pre-write template....

You need to write a paragraph about November...

That is much too broad - think about one main idea to write about.... what would make a good topic sentence? Use your idea generating bubble to get those ideas down...you can number them in the best order after you get your ideas. Ask yourself if each idea stays within your main idea and topic sentence. Make sure your closing sentence ties together those great ideas and double check your sentence structure...

You are ready to write!

Here

Grade 8 Ben Hur Formal Assessment

  

You read the novella, dug deep through our discussions in class, applied knowledge through a media report and now....the finish line is near....

Which, in non-teacher talk means.. we are almost finished Ben Hur and Tuesday, October 30th, you will answer some questions during class.

Take some time to think about these characters and the role each played within the story and you will do very well.

Ben Hur - things to remind yourself and to think about...

 He wanted to train to be a soldier where and more importantly....why?
He was framed and sent to the galleys...this kind of punishment helped him later...
His reputation on the Astroea was...
More than winning sesterii, he wanted...?
What did he see on Messala's face at the start of the race?

Messala

Messala

Messala has a major character flaw....
Two gods mean more to him than friendship....which gods?
What does he want from the race in addition to winning sesterii?
How were the tables turned on Messala....?


Name that Procurator of Judea 

         One changed the lives of one person, a family and all associated....
         One was in charge during a KEY historical event...

Section VI Lives are changed forever....

What does "forever" mean to Widow Hur?
What do many of Jesus' followers think He is there to do?
How does Ben Hur finally understand not just with his head but with his heart, what it means to lead a kingdom... 

And lastly...   Arrius and Simonides  - what role did each play in Judah/Ben Hur's life...

Once friends....now bitter enemies....the race will tell all

Go through the story and think about the questions and comments made in this entry and you will earn a crown of laurels when you write the assessment on Tuesday...

In non-teacher talk, that just means, review and be ready to answer some short answer-style questions based on the story...

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SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE:  I have been receiving comments from students looking at this post....good for you..I love to see students showing initiative! I am keeping track of all who make a comment. If you have a question or need something clarified make sure to put that in your comment. These will show up at the bottom in the comment section. I will then do my best to answer you - think about it...homework help without having to leave your house! Yay!! Sources:
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