Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Greek Mythology Blog Post #1
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
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
JACK Blog
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Homework for Week of 12/13
Monday, December 6, 2010
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