JACK Blog

How does Jack's relationship with his parents change over the course of the novel? What larger ideas is the author getting at about growing up as it connects to the relationship between children and their parents?

Homework for Week of 12/13

Triplets

Monday, 12/13

- Jack pp 169-195 (Discussion Leaders: Rehana, Brittney & Bradley; Mikah & Jack; Sophie, Kai M. & Ari)

Tuesday, 12/14

- Finish Jack

Thursday, 12/16

- Jack Blog

7th Grade Writing

Wednesday, 12/15

- Wordly Wise 1-5 Test

8th Grade Writing

Wednesday, 12/15

- Wordly Wise 1-5 Test

Thursday, 12/16

- MLK Speech Draft #1 Due

MLK Speech Draft 1 Info -- Due Thursday, 12/16

What Should be a Part of Your MLK Speech?

• A strong introduction discussing your topic and its connections to Civil Rights/MLK and/or a connection to your particular location
• 2-3 body paragraphs, addressing the focus of your speech, including statistical information as well as specific anecdotes/stories that connect to your topic
• Connections between your topic and MLK’s struggle for equality

Format & Style Tips

• Incorporate quotes and powerful examples
• Use strong language, particularly active and descriptive verbs
• Focus on the musicality of your sentences—you will be reading this speech out loud, so focus on the sound of your sentences in addition to content
• Think especially about an opening the draws the listener in and a striking ending

MLK Speech Draft 1 Info -- Due Tuesday 12/14

What Should be a Part of Your MLK Speech?

• A strong introduction discussing your topic and its connections to Civil Rights/MLK and/or a connection to your particular location
• 2-3 body paragraphs, addressing the focus of your speech, including statistical information as well as specific anecdotes/stories that connect to your topic
• Connections between your topic and MLK’s struggle for equality

Format & Style Tips

• Incorporate quotes and powerful examples
• Use strong language, particularly active and descriptive verbs
• Focus on the musicality of your sentences—you will be reading this speech out loud, so focus on the sound of your sentences in addition to content
• Think especially about an opening the draws the listener in and a striking ending

Homework for Week of 12/6

Triplets

* All Discussion Leaders Email Questions to Julia: julia.s.workman@gmail.com *

Monday, 12/6

- Jack pp 63-103 (Discussion Leaders: Triplet 1: Isaac & William; Triplet 2: Helena, Quitze, Khalil; Triplet 3: Mayo & Cara)

Tuesday, 12/7

- Jack pp 103-136 (Discussion Leaders: Triplet 1: Brianna & Camrin; Triplet 2: Kai W. & Claudia; Triplet 3: Kira & Kyle R.)

Thursday, 12/9

- Jack pp 137-169 (Discussion Leaders: Triplet 1: Louisa & Oni; Triplet 2: Ana & Rebecca; Triplet 3:Ian & Becca)

7th Writing

Wednesday, 12/8

- Parts of Speech Packet Corrections Due

Wednesday, 12/ 15

- Wordly Wise 1-5 Test

8th Writing

Tuesday, 12/14

- MLK March Speech Draft #1 Due

Wednesday, 12/ 15

- Wordly Wise 1-5 Test