"Jack" Post #1

In the opening of the book, we see Jack's very strong reaction to his father's revelation about his sexuality. How does he react? What factors make his reaction so intense?

Homework for Week of 5/19 and Beyond

Thursday, 5/21
• Finish Romeo and Juliet and bring two fantastic discussions
• Perform and get feedback on Shakespeare Teaching Project

Tuesday, 5/26
• Final Prep and Rehearsal for Shakespeare Project

Wednesday, 5/27
• Upper School Assembly—Shakespeare Teaching Project Performed!

Thursday, 5/28
• Jack pp 1-56 and blog post

Monday, 6/1
• Jack pp 56-125
• 7th Grade: Wordly Wise 10 Exercises

Tuesday, 6/2
• Finish Jack and final blog

Thursday, 6/4
• WORDLY WISE, 6-10 Test

Homework for Week of 4/27

Thursday, 4/30
- "Romeo and Juliet" Act 2, scenes 1-2

Friday, 5/5
7th Grade
- 20 Years from Now Chapter
- Revised Poem and 6-word memoir
8th Grade
- Wordly Wise 10

Homework for Week of 4/20

Tuesday, 4/21
- Bring Completed Independent Book to Class
- 7th: Rewrite of "Free Choice # 2"

Thursday, 4/23
- Sonnet Sheet

Friday, 4/24
- 7th: Six Word Memoir
- 7th: "Personal Action Poem" Draft

Monday, 4/27
- Independent Reading Survey
- 8th Grade: Wordly Wise # 10

"Manzanar" Final Blog

Toward the end of Chapter 22, Jeanne writes: "Papa's life ended in Manzanar, though he lived for twelve more years after getting out. Until this trip I had not been able to admit that my own life really began there." What does she mean? What examples from the text connect to this statement?

Homework for Week of 4/14 and Beyond

Wednesday, 4/15
- 7th Grade REWRITES of Free Choice #1 and Day in the Life

Thursday, 4/16
- Manzanar 12-14

Friday, 4/17
- Power of the Moon Final Essay

Monday, 4/20
- Finish Manzanar and Blog
- 7th Grade - REWRITE of Free Choice #2

Tuesday, 4/21
- Finish Free Choice Book and bring to class
- 7th Grade REWRITE of Lesson Learned

"Manzanar" Chapters 1-3

Pick at least two kinds of fear in these opening chapters and discuss the role of fear in these opening chapters.