TUES
6th GRADE:
James and the Giant Peach: We finished reading!
-Students worked on Characterizations, DUE MON, MAR 2
-Students worked on Literary Circle presentations, DUE THURS
Many Waters:
-Students worked on News Report, DUE THURS
7th GRADE:
Twelfth Night:
-Discussed Act 1, Sc. 5
-Worked in groups on translating scenes into modern skits
HW:
-12th Night Characerization DUE MON, MAR 2
-12th Night Scence DUE MON, MAR 2
-12th Night Vocab Chart DUE MON, MAR 2
-Current Event: Cornell Notes, one paragraph Summary, & one paragraph Critique DUE MON, MAR 2 (articles were distributed in class)
8th GRADE:
Sleeping Beauty, Reinterpreted:
-Groups presented modernized skits of Sleeping Beauty
12th Night:
-Worked on Modern Translation of Scenes
How To Speech:
-Worked on Outline, DUE THURS, MAR 5
HW:
12th Night Scenes: DUE THURS, FEB. 28
Shakesperian Vocab Chart DUE MONDAY, MARCH 2
12th Night Characterization DUE MON, MAR 2
How To Speech Outline DUE THURSDAY, MAR. 5
MON
6th GRADE:
Questions:
-Students wrote the most important and amazing question they thought they could muster up
-Students swapped questions
-Each student has until Thursday to come up with an answer to present to the class.
-Student must be able to:
1. provide a reasonable answer
2. explain why and how they know the answer
3. provide a legitimate source of information
James and the Giant Peach:
-Read Ch. 27 - 38
-Think Pair Share: Using sensory details, describe what you think the Cloud People were like
HW:
Question: DUE THURS, FEB. 28
Vocab. Chart: plummet, companion,quiver, mysterious, nincompoop, hailstones, swarm, moonlit, proposal, immense, shriek glimpse, blizzard, melancholy, skyscraper, pandomonium, hover, squelch, gape, marvel, Empire State Building, observation roof, giddy, flabbergasted, Central Park, elegant (Ch. 27-39) DUE MONDAY, MARCH 2
Characterizations: All 7 Insects DUE MONDAY, MARCH 2
7th GRADE:
Twelfth Night: Read and dicussed Act I, Sc. 5
HW:
12th Night Scenes: DUE THURS, FEB. 28
Shakesperian Vocab Chart DUE MONDAY, MARCH 2
12th Night Characterization DUE MON, MAR 2
How To Speech Outline DUE THURSDAY, MAR. 5
8th GRADE:
Sleeping Beauty- presented reinterpreted story
12th Night- discussed Love Triangle that leads to central conflict
-Prepared Modernized Scenes
-Worked on Characterizations
HW:
12th Night Scenes: DUE THURS, FEB. 28
Shakesperian Vocab Chart DUE MONDAY, MARCH 2
12th Night Characterization DUE MON, MAR 2
How To Speech Outline DUE THURSDAY, MAR. 5
Monday, February 25, 2008
Friday, February 22, 2008
FEB 19-22
I have been remiss in posting the Language Arts Blog. . .My apologies. . .with the Valentine's Day Dance, Holiday and Open House, my scheduling got a little out of whack. . .here's the synopsis of the week:
6th GRADE:
James and the Giant Peach:
1. Read Ch. 13-26
2. Presented Literary Circle #2 to class on Friday - GREAT JOB!
3. Characterizations: Students completed characterizations for James, the two Aunts, and the Old Man
4. Vocab Chart #2: sighseer, hurtling, seething, downward, amongst, murmur, vertically, peering, vast, 'By golly!,' burst glingint, lunge, wailed, threshing, jeer, poppycck, balderdash, scuttle, lazy brute
Upcoming:
1. Students will read Ch. 26-39, thus finishing the book in the next week.
2. Students will complete their third and final Literary Circle for this Unit
3. Students will complete Characterizations for the Insects
4. Students will complete Vocab. Chart #3
Many Waters:
1. We finished the book!
2. Students selected two types of News Reports they would like to write and present. The options were: Eyewitness Account; Profile; Arts; Style; Business; Sports; Politics
Upcoming:
Students will write TWO REPORTS, each consisting of ONE PARAGRAPH, explaining the Who, What, When, Where and Why. These will be presented to the class.
*I haven't forgotten about the Animal Research Report for the Aquarium; this will be revisited and completed following the News Report next week
7th GRADE:
Congratulations to Queen Casimir Megan Aust! and the Ladies of the Royal Court: Rudi Ramirez and Jocelyn Vasconez!
Congratualtions to the Knights of the Royal Court: Roberto Aceves & Aram Vartanian
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night:
1. We read Act I, Scenes 1-4
2. We had a Shakespearean Insult Slinging Tournament to help students get comfortable with Old English Vernacular
3. Old Engligh Vocabulary Chart: mightst, Elizabethan, moreover, doth, thou, hath, gender role, fool, o'er, 'How now?' perchance, iambic pentameter, ay, whereto, thy, prithee, 'twas, thee, 'Fare thee well,' 'By my troth'
Upcoming:
1. Students have been assigned an Act and a Scene.
2. They will select roles, translate the scene into modern language or the vernacular, and present the scene to the class.
3. Studens are responsible for completing an individual characterization for their assigned role.
4. Students will present a "How To" Speech, where they actually teach the class a new skill, talent or activity. This will be due in two weeks. Students need to research skill, fill in an outline, provide a visual aide and materials, and create speaker cards.
8th GRADE:
Congratulations to the Ladies of the Royal Court: Francesca Morton & Casey Saker-Harp!
Congratulations to King Casimir, Melvin Silgas!
Congratulations to the Knights of the Royal Court: Sean Mack & Emerson Picazu!
Sleeping Beauty:
In groups, students opted to either: 1) Rewrite Sleeping Beauty as a children's book that demonstrated a healthy, loving, equal relationship between Briar Rose and the Prince, 2) Rewrite a scene from Sleeping Beauty with expanded dialogue to represent a real, healthy and loving relationship, 3) Create a healthy and positive skit version of the classic fairy tale.
Children's Books will be read and presented to the younger grades.
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night:
1. We read Act I, Scenes 1-4
2. We had a Shakespearean Insult Slinging Tournament to help students get comfortable with Old English Vernacular
3. Old Engligh Vocabulary Chart: mightst, Elizabethan, moreover, doth, thou, hath, gender role, fool, o'er, 'How now?' perchance, iambic pentameter, ay, whereto, thy, prithee, 'twas, thee, 'Fare thee well,' 'By my troth'
Upcoming:
1. Students have been assigned an Act and a Scene.
2. They will select roles, translate the scene into modern language or the vernacular, and present the scene to the class.
3. Studens are responsible for completing an individual characterization for their assigned role.
4. Students will present a "How To" Speech, where they actually teach the class a new skill, talent or activity. This will be due in two weeks. Students need to research skill, fill in an outline, provide a visual aide and materials, and create speaker cards.
Vocabulary:
1. Students recieved their The Outsiders exam back. In partners, they were responsible for correcting the vocabulary errors on the exam and expanding upon the word to demonstrate acquired knowledge.
2. These points will be added as a separate assignment to boost final grade.
THANK YOU to ALL STUDENTS WHO HELPED WITH OPEN HOUSE! You are true Casimir Knights!
6th GRADE:
James and the Giant Peach:
1. Read Ch. 13-26
2. Presented Literary Circle #2 to class on Friday - GREAT JOB!
3. Characterizations: Students completed characterizations for James, the two Aunts, and the Old Man
4. Vocab Chart #2: sighseer, hurtling, seething, downward, amongst, murmur, vertically, peering, vast, 'By golly!,' burst glingint, lunge, wailed, threshing, jeer, poppycck, balderdash, scuttle, lazy brute
Upcoming:
1. Students will read Ch. 26-39, thus finishing the book in the next week.
2. Students will complete their third and final Literary Circle for this Unit
3. Students will complete Characterizations for the Insects
4. Students will complete Vocab. Chart #3
Many Waters:
1. We finished the book!
2. Students selected two types of News Reports they would like to write and present. The options were: Eyewitness Account; Profile; Arts; Style; Business; Sports; Politics
Upcoming:
Students will write TWO REPORTS, each consisting of ONE PARAGRAPH, explaining the Who, What, When, Where and Why. These will be presented to the class.
*I haven't forgotten about the Animal Research Report for the Aquarium; this will be revisited and completed following the News Report next week
7th GRADE:
Congratulations to Queen Casimir Megan Aust! and the Ladies of the Royal Court: Rudi Ramirez and Jocelyn Vasconez!
Congratualtions to the Knights of the Royal Court: Roberto Aceves & Aram Vartanian
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night:
1. We read Act I, Scenes 1-4
2. We had a Shakespearean Insult Slinging Tournament to help students get comfortable with Old English Vernacular
3. Old Engligh Vocabulary Chart: mightst, Elizabethan, moreover, doth, thou, hath, gender role, fool, o'er, 'How now?' perchance, iambic pentameter, ay, whereto, thy, prithee, 'twas, thee, 'Fare thee well,' 'By my troth'
Upcoming:
1. Students have been assigned an Act and a Scene.
2. They will select roles, translate the scene into modern language or the vernacular, and present the scene to the class.
3. Studens are responsible for completing an individual characterization for their assigned role.
4. Students will present a "How To" Speech, where they actually teach the class a new skill, talent or activity. This will be due in two weeks. Students need to research skill, fill in an outline, provide a visual aide and materials, and create speaker cards.
8th GRADE:
Congratulations to the Ladies of the Royal Court: Francesca Morton & Casey Saker-Harp!
Congratulations to King Casimir, Melvin Silgas!
Congratulations to the Knights of the Royal Court: Sean Mack & Emerson Picazu!
Sleeping Beauty:
In groups, students opted to either: 1) Rewrite Sleeping Beauty as a children's book that demonstrated a healthy, loving, equal relationship between Briar Rose and the Prince, 2) Rewrite a scene from Sleeping Beauty with expanded dialogue to represent a real, healthy and loving relationship, 3) Create a healthy and positive skit version of the classic fairy tale.
Children's Books will be read and presented to the younger grades.
Shakespeare's Twelfth Night:
1. We read Act I, Scenes 1-4
2. We had a Shakespearean Insult Slinging Tournament to help students get comfortable with Old English Vernacular
3. Old Engligh Vocabulary Chart: mightst, Elizabethan, moreover, doth, thou, hath, gender role, fool, o'er, 'How now?' perchance, iambic pentameter, ay, whereto, thy, prithee, 'twas, thee, 'Fare thee well,' 'By my troth'
Upcoming:
1. Students have been assigned an Act and a Scene.
2. They will select roles, translate the scene into modern language or the vernacular, and present the scene to the class.
3. Studens are responsible for completing an individual characterization for their assigned role.
4. Students will present a "How To" Speech, where they actually teach the class a new skill, talent or activity. This will be due in two weeks. Students need to research skill, fill in an outline, provide a visual aide and materials, and create speaker cards.
Vocabulary:
1. Students recieved their The Outsiders exam back. In partners, they were responsible for correcting the vocabulary errors on the exam and expanding upon the word to demonstrate acquired knowledge.
2. These points will be added as a separate assignment to boost final grade.
THANK YOU to ALL STUDENTS WHO HELPED WITH OPEN HOUSE! You are true Casimir Knights!
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
FEB 11 - FEB 16
6th GRADE:
TUES:
Literary Circle Presentations
Many Waters-- read half of Ch.12
MON:
RWJ: What do you think is meant by “a morally and spiritually responsive individual who demonstrates Catholic-Christian values?” Give examples of when you have seen this concept lived out by others. Give examples of when you have shown that you live out Christian values.
Literary Circles: students worked collaboratively on first Literary Presentation for James and the Giant Peach (JATGP) (Due Tomorrow!)
VOCAB CHART: bolt (v.), approval, primly, obviously, depart, venomous, supper, insidious, slither, frantic, bungalow, hayrick, flung, chaos, promptly, mounting, marvelous, scrumptious, perambulator, churn, froth (all words are derived from Ch.10-15 of JATGP) DUE FRI
HW:
Finish Literary Circle responsibility . . .Presentations on TUES!.
TUES:
Literary Circles: students presented work to whole class
7th GRADE:
TUES:
Love is. . .Students wrote poems about love that will be turned into mini-posters
Current Event-- Working in pairs, students read a current event from the NY Times, took Cornell Notes, and are preparing for a News Report
HW:
Be prepared with Love Poem
MON:
Persuasive Speech:
1. Students finished outlines
2. Students finished writing 3 paragraph Persuasive Speech: “Vote for me for King/Queen Casimir.” Students argue and give evidence that they are “students who are morally and spiritually responsive, and who practice Catholic-Christian values.”
3. Students finished Campaign Flier for Royal Valentine’s Day Court
VOTING for St. Casimir Royal Valentine’s Day Dance Court will take place on WED.
-Students will select eight Jr. High students (2 boys and 2 girls) who demonstrate Catholic-Christian values.
-The top ten (5 boys and 5 girls) will comprise the Royal Court
-On FRIDAY, FEB.16, at THE VALENTINE’S DANCE, attendees will vote for a King and Queen to represent St. Casimir. The winner will be honored with gifts, crowns, and a dance.
VOCAB. CHART: Agape, eros, Cupid, amore, Aphrodite, Venus, malie, alma, infatuation, star-crossed, decadent, romance, je’taime, role model, chivalry, monarch, integrity, responsive, morality, love, soul mate DUE FRI!
8th GRADE:
TUES:
Love is. . .Students wrote poem on love.
Argumentative Political Speech: Focusing on the Democratic Party Platform re: Capital Punishment, students reviewed and filled in the outline for an argumentative essay.
HW:
Finish Conclusion of Essay
Have Love Poem prepared in Class
MON:
Persuasive Speech
1. Students peer-edited 3 paragraph Persuasive Speech: “Vote for me for King/Queen Casimir.” Students argue and give evidence that they are “students who are morally and spiritually responsive, and who practice Catholic-Christian values.”
2. Students turned in Campaign Flier for Royal Valentine’s Day Court
Fairy Tale Story
1. Discussed purposes of stories: entertain, teach lesson/moral, reflect culture and time in which they were written
2. Pick a Fairy Tale: Cinderella, Frog Prince, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Rapunzel:
a. Does the story depict an accurate, healthy, well-balance, respectful, and equal loving relationship? Do the characters really demonstrate true love?
b. If not, why is it not a true and loving depiction of a healthy relationship? How are the characters valued? For what they look like and what they own? Or for who they are inside their hearts?
c. Rewrite the story so that is shows a respectful, loving relationship in which the main characters know each other and truly honor each other. Make sure that there is equality shown.
Platform Argumentative Speech:
In conjunction with Ms. Meissner, I will be guiding students in the format for their
Political Platform project. Students are expected to compose a three paragraph essay giving and supporting their opinion on various political platforms.
HW:
-Finish Persuasive Speech
-Choose Fairy Tale and come prepared to rewrite story
VOCAB. CHART: Agape, eros, Cupid, amore, Aphrodite, Venus, malie, alma, infatuation, star-crossed, decadent, romance, je’taime, role model, chivalry, monarch, integrity, responsive, morality, love, soul mate DUE FRI!
8th GRADE<
TUES:
Literary Circle Presentations
Many Waters-- read half of Ch.12
MON:
RWJ: What do you think is meant by “a morally and spiritually responsive individual who demonstrates Catholic-Christian values?” Give examples of when you have seen this concept lived out by others. Give examples of when you have shown that you live out Christian values.
Literary Circles: students worked collaboratively on first Literary Presentation for James and the Giant Peach (JATGP) (Due Tomorrow!)
VOCAB CHART: bolt (v.), approval, primly, obviously, depart, venomous, supper, insidious, slither, frantic, bungalow, hayrick, flung, chaos, promptly, mounting, marvelous, scrumptious, perambulator, churn, froth (all words are derived from Ch.10-15 of JATGP) DUE FRI
HW:
Finish Literary Circle responsibility . . .Presentations on TUES!.
TUES:
Literary Circles: students presented work to whole class
7th GRADE:
TUES:
Love is. . .Students wrote poems about love that will be turned into mini-posters
Current Event-- Working in pairs, students read a current event from the NY Times, took Cornell Notes, and are preparing for a News Report
HW:
Be prepared with Love Poem
MON:
Persuasive Speech:
1. Students finished outlines
2. Students finished writing 3 paragraph Persuasive Speech: “Vote for me for King/Queen Casimir.” Students argue and give evidence that they are “students who are morally and spiritually responsive, and who practice Catholic-Christian values.”
3. Students finished Campaign Flier for Royal Valentine’s Day Court
VOTING for St. Casimir Royal Valentine’s Day Dance Court will take place on WED.
-Students will select eight Jr. High students (2 boys and 2 girls) who demonstrate Catholic-Christian values.
-The top ten (5 boys and 5 girls) will comprise the Royal Court
-On FRIDAY, FEB.16, at THE VALENTINE’S DANCE, attendees will vote for a King and Queen to represent St. Casimir. The winner will be honored with gifts, crowns, and a dance.
VOCAB. CHART: Agape, eros, Cupid, amore, Aphrodite, Venus, malie, alma, infatuation, star-crossed, decadent, romance, je’taime, role model, chivalry, monarch, integrity, responsive, morality, love, soul mate DUE FRI!
8th GRADE:
TUES:
Love is. . .Students wrote poem on love.
Argumentative Political Speech: Focusing on the Democratic Party Platform re: Capital Punishment, students reviewed and filled in the outline for an argumentative essay.
HW:
Finish Conclusion of Essay
Have Love Poem prepared in Class
MON:
Persuasive Speech
1. Students peer-edited 3 paragraph Persuasive Speech: “Vote for me for King/Queen Casimir.” Students argue and give evidence that they are “students who are morally and spiritually responsive, and who practice Catholic-Christian values.”
2. Students turned in Campaign Flier for Royal Valentine’s Day Court
Fairy Tale Story
1. Discussed purposes of stories: entertain, teach lesson/moral, reflect culture and time in which they were written
2. Pick a Fairy Tale: Cinderella, Frog Prince, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast, Snow White, Rapunzel:
a. Does the story depict an accurate, healthy, well-balance, respectful, and equal loving relationship? Do the characters really demonstrate true love?
b. If not, why is it not a true and loving depiction of a healthy relationship? How are the characters valued? For what they look like and what they own? Or for who they are inside their hearts?
c. Rewrite the story so that is shows a respectful, loving relationship in which the main characters know each other and truly honor each other. Make sure that there is equality shown.
Platform Argumentative Speech:
In conjunction with Ms. Meissner, I will be guiding students in the format for their
Political Platform project. Students are expected to compose a three paragraph essay giving and supporting their opinion on various political platforms.
HW:
-Finish Persuasive Speech
-Choose Fairy Tale and come prepared to rewrite story
VOCAB. CHART: Agape, eros, Cupid, amore, Aphrodite, Venus, malie, alma, infatuation, star-crossed, decadent, romance, je’taime, role model, chivalry, monarch, integrity, responsive, morality, love, soul mate DUE FRI!
8th GRADE<
Monday, February 4, 2008
FEB.4 - FEB.8
SUPER TUESDAY:
Remember to VOTE! A right and responsibility for which our forefathers and mothers fought to preserve. . .get out there for this historic moment of democracy!
6th GRADE:
THURSDAY:
6th Graders presented on Literary Circles to 5th Grade
James and the Giant Peach: Read Ch.1-12
answered journal question: Why do you think James' Aunts are so disrespectful? How would you feel if you were James? What nonviolent solution would you suggest to the problem?
WEDNESDAY:
Students reviewed Literary Circles.
6th Graders will teach and present literary circles to 5th grade tomorrow.
Reading of James and the Giant Peach will begin tomorrow.
TUESDAY:
RWJ: Describe your experience at the Aquarium of the Pacific. What did you learn? How was learning at the aquarium different than learning in the classroom? which way of learning do you prefer and why?
JAMES and the GIANT PEACH:
5th & 6th Grade began their literary project today. 6th Graders explained and demonstrated how to complete Vocabulary Charts.
VOCAB CHART: pulpy, jiffy, seaside, unfriendly, miserable, landscape, deolate, forbidden, wistfully, peculiar, blazing, sunken, ghastly, hag, hideous, resign, gizzard, clutching, swerve, suggest (all words are derived from Ch.1-5 in James and the Giant Peach)DUE FRIDAY!
MONDAY: Field trip to The Aquarium at the Pacific
In Groups of three, 6th graders partnered up 5th graders to complete informational packets about the different animals featured in the aquarium.
Additionally, playing the role of marine biologists, 6th graders acted as primary sources and performed field observations of the animals. Each student was assigned an individual animal about which they will write an MLA formatted Science Research Report.
HW:
Finish Aquarium Packet
Share with parents one interesting new fact you learned at the aquarium.
Bring James and the Giant Peach, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe TOMORROW!
7th Grade:
WED:
Students presented their news report on current events.
SPEECH: took Cornell Notes on Speech Writing from Writer's Inc.
SUPER TUESDAY:
Presented Current Event News Report and Analysis
VOCAB CHART: this week, the 7th graders will create their own self-directed Vocab. Chart, comprised of 20 words that they choose to learn. DUE FRIDAY.
Students are currently working on their campaign for their ideal candidate. The culmination will be a mock elections week, including primaries, debates, etc. Students will create: 1. a speech for candidate; 2.a Campaign Slogan featured on stickers, buttons, or t-shirts; 3. A Campaign Ad in the form of a flier, poster/banner, brochure, or video.
Students may choose the form of advertisement; if a video commercial is selected, it is the responsibility of the students to obtain technological resources and create the video on their own time, off-campus. If students need assistance, I am available Tuesday and Wednesday after school.
MONDAY:
Have Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Be prepared to discuss current event
8th Grade:
WED:
Compare and Contrast Essays: took notes on how to write a compare and contrast essay
HW: finish Compare and Contrast Outline and Thesis for essay
TUESDAY:
Brown v. Board of Education Essay Exam: students used Cornell Notes to compose a 5 paragraph in-class essay evaluating the significance of Brown v. Board of Education
VOCAB CHART: this week, the 8th graders will create their own self-directed Vocab. Chart, comprised of 20 words that they choose to learn. DUE FRIDAY.
Have Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
In Class ESSAY EXAM TOMORROW!
Students may use Cornell Notes on "Brown vs. Board of Education"
Be prepared to answer the following questions: "What was the signifcance of this case? What were the results of this case? How was it possible for Brown to win against the Board of Education? How did Thurgood Marshall's background enable him to fight and win this case?"
Remember to VOTE! A right and responsibility for which our forefathers and mothers fought to preserve. . .get out there for this historic moment of democracy!
6th GRADE:
THURSDAY:
6th Graders presented on Literary Circles to 5th Grade
James and the Giant Peach: Read Ch.1-12
answered journal question: Why do you think James' Aunts are so disrespectful? How would you feel if you were James? What nonviolent solution would you suggest to the problem?
WEDNESDAY:
Students reviewed Literary Circles.
6th Graders will teach and present literary circles to 5th grade tomorrow.
Reading of James and the Giant Peach will begin tomorrow.
TUESDAY:
RWJ: Describe your experience at the Aquarium of the Pacific. What did you learn? How was learning at the aquarium different than learning in the classroom? which way of learning do you prefer and why?
JAMES and the GIANT PEACH:
5th & 6th Grade began their literary project today. 6th Graders explained and demonstrated how to complete Vocabulary Charts.
VOCAB CHART: pulpy, jiffy, seaside, unfriendly, miserable, landscape, deolate, forbidden, wistfully, peculiar, blazing, sunken, ghastly, hag, hideous, resign, gizzard, clutching, swerve, suggest (all words are derived from Ch.1-5 in James and the Giant Peach)DUE FRIDAY!
MONDAY: Field trip to The Aquarium at the Pacific
In Groups of three, 6th graders partnered up 5th graders to complete informational packets about the different animals featured in the aquarium.
Additionally, playing the role of marine biologists, 6th graders acted as primary sources and performed field observations of the animals. Each student was assigned an individual animal about which they will write an MLA formatted Science Research Report.
HW:
Finish Aquarium Packet
Share with parents one interesting new fact you learned at the aquarium.
Bring James and the Giant Peach, and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe TOMORROW!
7th Grade:
WED:
Students presented their news report on current events.
SPEECH: took Cornell Notes on Speech Writing from Writer's Inc.
SUPER TUESDAY:
Presented Current Event News Report and Analysis
VOCAB CHART: this week, the 7th graders will create their own self-directed Vocab. Chart, comprised of 20 words that they choose to learn. DUE FRIDAY.
Students are currently working on their campaign for their ideal candidate. The culmination will be a mock elections week, including primaries, debates, etc. Students will create: 1. a speech for candidate; 2.a Campaign Slogan featured on stickers, buttons, or t-shirts; 3. A Campaign Ad in the form of a flier, poster/banner, brochure, or video.
Students may choose the form of advertisement; if a video commercial is selected, it is the responsibility of the students to obtain technological resources and create the video on their own time, off-campus. If students need assistance, I am available Tuesday and Wednesday after school.
MONDAY:
Have Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
Be prepared to discuss current event
8th Grade:
WED:
Compare and Contrast Essays: took notes on how to write a compare and contrast essay
HW: finish Compare and Contrast Outline and Thesis for essay
TUESDAY:
Brown v. Board of Education Essay Exam: students used Cornell Notes to compose a 5 paragraph in-class essay evaluating the significance of Brown v. Board of Education
VOCAB CHART: this week, the 8th graders will create their own self-directed Vocab. Chart, comprised of 20 words that they choose to learn. DUE FRIDAY.
Have Shakespeare's Twelfth Night
In Class ESSAY EXAM TOMORROW!
Students may use Cornell Notes on "Brown vs. Board of Education"
Be prepared to answer the following questions: "What was the signifcance of this case? What were the results of this case? How was it possible for Brown to win against the Board of Education? How did Thurgood Marshall's background enable him to fight and win this case?"
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