Monday, January 3, 2011

Farm Week Work -- Winter Trips 2011

During the farm weeks, you will be responsible for a completing a number of independent assignments. All assignments will be due on Tuesday, January 18th unless otherwise noted.

Triplets

1. Read the entire Greek Mythology Packet 1. After reading the packet, complete the following work:

· Greek Mythology Blog Post #1

· Formal Notes for “Chapter 1: The Gods” (see the back of this sheet for guidelines on how to take formal notes)

· Answer the following questions about “The Coming of the Immortals” and “Hermes and Apollo” (either loose-leaf or typed)

1. As Greek civilization developed, how and why did their vision of the Gods change?

2. Describe the story of Cronus. What does this story show about life in ancient Greece? What is this story meant to explain?

3. Describe the Golden and Silver ages.

4. Describe the story of Hermes and Apollo. What is the significance of the story?


2. Complete first Independent Reading book and Review by Thursday, January 20th


8th Grade

- During your non-farm week, you should revise your MLK speech each night until it's completely finished

7th Grade

- Personal Action Poem Draft, due Friday, 1/7 for Center and Friday, 1/14 for Front

- "Lunch at the Biltmore" Questions, due Wednesday, 1/19


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