English+6B

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=[|SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT]=

1. Finish reading //The Conch Bearer.// There will be a short quiz (not open book).
 * HW Due Monday, June 7th:**

1. Create a wordshoot game on classtools.net with your vocab. Post and play at least 2 others' 2. Listen to ch 18 3. Which decision should Anand make? Respond 2-3 sentences. 4. Watch and comment (2-3 sentences on your wiki) on this '[|amazing memory'] article 5. Look and comment (2-3 sentences on your wiki) [|on the photos.]
 * CW Friday, June 4th:**

1. Finish reading chapter 17. Post 5 questions with answers. 2. Finish vocab sheet from class.
 * HW Due Friday, June 4th:**

1. fill out worksheet on 10 things that happened in chapters, 14, 15 or 16.
 * HW Due Wednesday, June 2nd:**

1. Read ch 14 and 15 and post 10 Q with answers and define 5 vocab.
 * HW Due Monday, May 31:

CW Thursday, May 27th:** 1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about //The Conch Bearer// and post it on your wiki. 3. You will be assigned to write the prompt of a fellow student. 4. Conch Bearer open book comprehension quiz #2.

1. Read ch 13 and post 5 questions with answers.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 27th:**

1. Read chapter 12 of //The Conch Bearer.// Create a 5 question multiple choice quiz. Post.
 * HW Due Wednesday, May 26th:**

1. Read chapter 9 and 10. Post 15 questions with answers.
 * HW Due Monday, May 24th:**

1. Choose something to do on: http://www.zombo.com/ 2. Review HW 3. Read your page with a partner and post on the voicethread: http://phoenix.ed.voicethread.com/#q
 * CW Thursday, May 20th:**

1. Finish chapter 7 (from page 87) and read chapter 8 and write an 8 sentence summary. **Don't fall behind in your reading!**
 * HW Due Thursday, May 20th:**

1. Read chapter 6 and write a 6 sentence summary. **Don't fall behind in your reading!
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 18th:**

CW Friday, May 14th:** warm-up: Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them. Use 7 vocab words from The Conch Bearer during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. Like the People interview, write a short lead paragraph that gives a synopsis of the person's background as well as what the interview will be about.

1. Read chapter 5 and write a 5 sentence summary.
 * HW Due Friday, May 14th:**

1. DOL, HW 2. Grammar 3. Using [] ., create a game that uses questions and vocab from ch 1-3 of Conch Bearer.
 * CW Thursday, May 13th:**

1. Read chapter 3 of //The Conch Bearer//. Post 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab words.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 13th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar 3. India True or False 4. Take notes on[| India documentary] 5. Read aloud chapter 2 6. Play this[| prepositional phrase game.] 7. Take[| this quiz] and post your score AND [|this one.] 1. Read chapter one of Conch Bearer and post 10 questions with answers.
 * CW Tuesday, May 11th:**
 * HW Due Friday, May 7th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar 3. Present Invention 4. Persuasive Essay
 * CW Tuesday, May 4th:**

1. Think of something you can invent. Use Paintbrush or another application to draw what your invention would look like. 2. Finish posting 'Think About It' answers.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 4th:**

1.** Answer the 'Think About It' questions on page 519 in complete sentences. Post. Do ONE of the activities on pages 524-525. Post.
 * HW Due Monday, May 3rd

1. DOL 2. Grammar Book 3. take the [|adverb quiz] Post your scores. 4. take [|another] 5. Play the a[|dverb battleship game.] 6. Reading from purple lit book. 7. Answer the 'Think About It' questions on page 519 in complete sentences. Post. Do ONE of the activities on pages 524-525.
 * CW Thursday, April 29th**

[|1. Do quiz on double negatives.]
 * CW:

HW Due Friday, April 23rd:** 1. Finish CW assignment from purple lit book. 2. Be ready to present posters and documentary.

1. Create a 10 question short answer quiz (with answers) that covers the whole book of //Habib//i. Post. 2. Bring your purple literature books to class (3 points towards CW)
 * HW Due** **Thursday, April 22nd:**

1. Discussion 2. Grammar 3. Finish posters by 8:40.
 * CW Thursday, April 22nd:**

4. Read in purple lit book: ‘Out of Darkness, The Story of Louis Braille’ pages 468-478

//Answer the questions on A-4 paper in complete sentences. Hand in to box.

A-4 paper can be found in the back of the room under the 2-hole punch.//

10. Write a sentence in Braille.
1. DOL 2. Grammar Book 3. Take qui[|z on verb tenses] 4. Create a rubric for poster presentation. 5. Finish posters.
 * CW Tuesday, April 20th:**

1. Watch PTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e2x9VqUF7Q 2. Jigsaw //Habibi// by creating and presenting posters.
 * CW Friday, April 16th:**

__INCLUDE:__

1. The title of your chapter.

2. List the three most important things that happen in your chapter.

3. Include an important quote. Why is this important to the plot?

4. Give an example where the author shows and doesn’t tell.

(Ex: TELL: I was scared. SHOW: My palms were wet. My heart was beating fast.)

5. List and draw all the characters in the chapter.

6. Write a poem about the setting.

7. List and define three good vocabulary words from the pages.

8. Give the class a 3 question quiz on your chapter. Include the Qs on your poster (with answers on the back)

9. Include a picture that helps explain what happens on the pages.

10. Present your poster to the class.

11. Create a 1-minute I-movie documentary showing the making of your poster.

1. Read Habibi pages 248-264. Post 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab words.
 * HW Due Friday, April 16th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar book. 3. Finish presentations (hand in your scoring rubric for 5 points) 4. Listen to next chapters.
 * Classwork Wednesday, April 14th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar book, perfect tense. 3. More perfect tense.[| Take quiz.] When to use the[| present perfect tense.] 4. Read page 222 of Habibi aloud. 5. Listen to next chapters. 6. Work on Keynote.
 * CW Thursday, April 8th:**

1. Work on Israeli-Palestine keynote. Be prepared to show the class what you have so far.
 * HW Due Thursday, April 8th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar book 3. Irregular verbs. 4[|. Play game] against your friend. Post the winner. 5. Take[| irregular verb quiz]. Post your score. 6. Listen to Habibi (draw). Newspaper report. Postcard. 7. [|Watch PTV]
 * CW Friday, April 2nd:**

1. Listen to Habibi from page 224 2. Habibi project due April 13th [|Israeli-Palestinian Conflict keynote assignment.key]
 * CW April 1st:**

1. Read Habibi pages 218-223. Post 3 Qs and 2 vocab. 2. [|Watch the video] on recent Israel-Palestine events. Summarize in 5 sentences. Post.
 * HW due Thursday, April 1st:**

1. DOL 2. Listen to Habibi from page 213
 * Classwork Tuesday, March 30th:**

What's goin' on in the world? Read the student newspaper about the [|current Israeli-Palestinian] conflict and answer the questions:** 1. Why did US-Israeli tensions flare this week? 2. What was Israel’s response to the anger from the United States? 3. What was the Palestinian response to the announcement? 4. What was the Six-Day War? Why is it important?
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 17th:

Look at t[|he Israel map.] Name 3 cities in Israel: Which sea borders the west coast? Where is Gaza located? What is the population of the Gaza Strip? How many Israeli settlers are in the West Bank?


 * Find another article that interests you in this newspaper. Read and summarize it here:

HW Due Wednesday, March 17th:** 1. Finish 5 step I-movies, post on your wiki and be prepared to present.

1. Read Habibi pages 192-212. Post 15 questions with answers and define 5 vocabulary words.
 * HW Due Tuesday, March 16th:**

1. What do you need help with the most with your writing? Please post 3 things on your wiki.
 * Classwork March 11th:**

2. With a partner or individually, choose one of the topics to create a 5 step video. Post on both your wikis. --how to write an essay --how to find direct object --how to use 6 traits of writing --how to do DOL --how to show and not tell in your writing --how to be prepared for class --how to organize your time --how to organize your locker --how to write a vocabulary poem --how to use VOICE in your writing --how to use good WORD CHOICE in writing --how to show global citizenship --how to communicate effectively --how to think creatively --how to utilize information and technology effectively

1. DOL 2. Review HW 3. Grammar Book 4. Read Habibi 5. Each student will be assigned a chapter from Habibi. Using http://goanimate.com/, create a short clip that shows the plot and characters. Also, use 3 challenging vocab words from the chapter in your clip.
 * CW Friday, March 5th:**
 * 6. Finish and POST your clip for HW, due Tuesday, March 9th.

HW due Friday, March 5th:** 1. Read Habibi pages 179-191. Post 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab words.

1. Sign up and take the tutorial for this program: http://goanimate.com/studio media type="custom" key="5518943"
 * Classwork March 4th:**

1. Study for DO/IO quiz. **Review sheet we did in class.
 * HW Due March 4th:**

Classwork Tuesday, March 2nd** 1. DOL 2. [|Read this article] on proper email etiquette and post 5 ideas from the article on your wiki. Also, please use my school email (nschwagler@kis.or.kr) and NOT the wiki if you wish to send me an email. 3. Review DO worksheet. 4. Grammar quiz (DO and IO) on Thursday, March 4th. 5. Habibi Qs from HW. 6. Habibi read aloud from page 173.

1. Read Habibi pages 149-172. Write 15 questions with answers.
 * HW due Tuesday, March 2nd:**

Finish Habibi jigsawing. Create a Keynote on your pages. //--pages #s and think of a title --plot (3 sentences) --list all characters --define 3 words --choose a sentence and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --prediction --add a couple images/pictures//
 * HW due Feb 23rd:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar--take this quiz o[|n direct objects.] & [|this one]. Post your scores. 3. Jigsaw 4. Listen to Habibi
 * Classwork Feb 22nd:

HW due Feb 22nd:** 1. Read //Habibi// pages 131-148. Post 15 Qs with answers.

1. Review Qs 2. Habibi's family lives in Jerusalem. Read this [|current event article.] Post 7 facts on your wiki about the article. 3. Grammar 4. Listen to Habibi out loud
 * Classwork Thursday, Feb 18th:**

1. Read Habibi pages 93-125. Post 15 questions with answers.
 * HW due Thursday, Feb 18th:**

1. Read Habibi pages 67-78. Post 10 Qs and define 5 vocab words
 * HW due Thursday, February 11th:**

1. Read pages 48-58. Create a 5 question multiple choice quiz. EXAMPLE: Which animal was killed in the honor of Liyana's family? a) lion b) monkey c) lamb d) octopus
 * HW Due Tuesday, February 9th:**

1.** The following is from John Steinbeck's famous novel //The Grapes of Wrath//, first published in 1939. As you read this paragraph, see if you can identify all the [|prepositional phrases] used by Steinbeck to convey the dramatic return of rain after a long, painful drought. //Underline the prepositional phrases.//
 * Classwork Feb 8th:


 * Original Paragraph by John Steinbeck**

Over the high coast mountains and over the valleys the gray clouds marched in from the ocean. The wind blew fiercely and silently, high in the air, and it swished in the brush, and it roared in the forests. The clouds came in brokenly, in puffs, in folds, in gray crags; and they piled in together and settled low over the west. And then the wind stopped and left the clouds deep and solid. The rain began with gusty showers, pauses and downpours; and then gradually it settled to a single tempo, small drops and a steady beat, rain that was gray to see through, rain that cut midday light to evening. And at first the dry earth sucked the moisture down and blackened. For two days the earth drank the rain, until the earth was full. Then puddles formed, and in the low places little lakes formed in the fields. The muddy lakes rose higher, and the steady rain whipped the shining water. At last the mountains were full, and the hillsides spilled into the streams, built them to freshets, and sent them roaring down the canyons into the valleys. The rain beat on steadily. And the streams and the little rivers edged up to the bank sides and worked at willows and tree roots, bent the willows deep in the current, cut out the roots of cotton-woods and brought down the trees. The muddy water whirled along the bank sides and crept up the banks until at last it spilled over, into the fields, into the orchards, into the cotton patches where the black stems stood. Level fields became lakes, broad and gray, and the rain whipped up the surfaces. Then the water poured over the highways, and cars moved slowly, cutting the water ahead, and leaving a boiling muddy wake behind. The earth whispered under the beat of the rain, and the streams thundered under the churning freshets.

Common Prepositions

 * about || behind || except || outside ||
 * above || below || for || over ||
 * across || beneath || from || past ||
 * after || beside || in || through ||
 * against || between || inside || to ||
 * along || beyond || into || under ||
 * among || by || near || until ||
 * around || despite || of || up ||
 * at || down || off || with ||
 * before || during || on || without ||

1. Look over pages 26-38. Define 5 vocab words and post. 2. Read Habibi pages 38-48. Post 5 questions with answers. Find an example of 3 prepositional phrases. Post the phrase and page number where you found it.
 * HW due Monday, Feb 8th:**

1. DOL 2. STAR reading test 3. Preposition worksheet. 4.[| Preposition basketball.] 5. Listen to Habibi. Some themes in Habibi: CHANGE, RELIGIOUS CONFLICT, IDENTITY. Choose one and write about it. Use quotes from the book. POST.
 * Classwork Thursday, February 4th:**

1. sentence with 5 prepositions 2. Grammar. List of prepositions: [|list_prepositions.pdf] 3. [|take the quiz]
 * Tuesday, February 2nd classwork:**

1. Finish posting Q/vocab 2. Bring in rough draft of narrative essay.
 * HW due Tuesday, Feb 2nd:**

1. DOL/Grammar 2. Grammar Practice a. [] b. [] 3. [|Watch TV] 4. Read/Listen Habibi. 5. Student- 2 Qs (with answers) per page and one vocab per page. [|Post on discussion.]
 * Classwork Thursday, Jan 28th:**

1. //DOL/Grammar// //2.[|Play the game.] on subject/verb agreement// 3. [|Take a quiz.] 4. Read this article about Naomi Shihab Nye. Post on your wiki 4 things you learn about her.
 * Classwork Wednesday, Jan 27th:**

1. DOL/grammar 2. Review how you rated yourself for VOICE. 3. Write 2nd paragraph. 4. Read aloud from Habibi.
 * Classwork Monday, January 25th:

Homework due Friday, January 22nd:** 1. Write your first paragraph (post) and then rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Post.



1. Finish posting your: Thesis statement and the who, what, where, when, why and how of your narrative essay.
 * Homework due Wednesday, January 20th:**

1. FINISH: Now, choose one of the sentences you wrote above and stretch it into a paragraph. Post on your wiki. 2. Read this[| personal narrative]. What are 3 examples in which her 'voice' in writing shows her personality?
 * Homework due Monday, January 18th:**

1. DOL 2. What is a Narrative Essay? 3. What is[| VOICE in writing?] 4. [|How to]put voice in your writing. PRACTICE: Finish these sentences with the most VOICE you can think of. Post.
 * Classwork Thursday, January 14th:**
 * [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] || It makes me SAD when... ||
 * [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] || The FUNNIEST thing that ever happened to me was... ||
 * [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] || I really get ANGRY when... ||
 * [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] || The most EXCITING thing I ever did was... ||
 * [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] || The SCARIEST thing I remember is... ||

1. Grammar workbook pages 44-49. 2. Complete the Gilgamesh study guide and take it home. You do not need to answer in sentences. Gilgamesh test will be on Monday, January 11th. 3. If you finish the study guide, you may take a Gilgamesh AR quiz and an AR quiz from a book you read over break.
 * Classwork Thursday, January 7th:**

1. Finish reading Gilgamesh. 2. Read AR books.
 * Homework due Monday, January 4th:**

1. Define each of these l[|iterary term]s and post on your wiki: //-antagonist, protagonist, characterization, theme, symbol, internal conflict, external conflict. foreshadow.//
 * Homework due December 10th:**

1. Create a discussion with your group: http://etherpad.com/ After your discussion, post the URL of your pad
 * Classwork December 8th:**

1. Grammar book an[|d take quiz] and [|this one] and[| this one.] Post your scores for each. 2. Gilgamesh important sentence, vocab, Keynote.
 * Classwork Friday, December 4th:**

Grammar warm-up 1. [|Read about Gilgamesh] 2. What is a hero? List 5 qualities. Then, think of two examples of a hero. 3. Fill in 'Elements of the Epic Hero Cycle' worksheet.
 * Classwork Thursday, December 3rd:**

1. Gilgamesh chapter 6. 5 questions, 3 vocab and a prediction.
 * Homework due Thursday, December 3rd:**

1. Possessive Nouns. Take[| this quiz] and [|this one]and post your results.
 * Classwork December 1st:**

1. Finis posting 5 step video to your wiki.
 * Homework due Tuesday, December 1st:**

1. Create I-movie that explains how to make something in 5 steps. 2. Grammar 3. read aloud 4. play Gilgamesh jeopardy
 * Friday, November 27th classwork:**

//note: I will not be in class today (English dept meeting)// 1. Many new deep water sea creatures are being discovered. [|Take a look at some of them]. Choose one and write a descriptive paragraph about it. Use at least 3 different types of[| figurative language.] 2. Complete Grammar book pages 32-35 3. Create [|Gilgamesh jeopardy.] Chapters 1-5. each category is a chapter. Post the URL of the completed jeopardy on your wiki page. 4. Finish Gilgamesh jeopardy for HW.
 * Wednesday, November 25th classwork**:

1. Grammar 2. check HW 3. movie trailers
 * Tuesday, November 24th classwork:**

1. Read __Gilgamesh__ chapters 3-5. Summarize each chapter (5 sentence min) and define 3 words from each chapter. Post. 2. Finish your movie trailer.
 * Homework due Tuesday, November 24th:**

[|watch PTV] 1. Grammar 2. Finish: Jigsaw Gilgamesh chapters 1 and 2. step 1: Read your page. step 2: Summarize your page and write a 'movie trailer' using Pages. step 3: Act out and record your [|movie trailer]using I-movie ingredients in a movie trailer: --hook --characters, action --humor --ending step 4: Post to your wiki.
 * Classwork Tuesday, November 17th:**

1. Finish writing a 5 paragraph descriptive essay. Don't concentrate so much on what happens, but rather describe the setting and the character where the action takes place. **Post and Print.**
 * Homework due Friday, November 13th:**

1. Read chapter one of Gilgamesh. Post a 5 sentence summary and define 3 vocab words.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:**

warm-up: Do t[|he spelling bee. T]ake a screen shot and post when finished. 1. Grammar Practice dependent and independent clauses. [|Read this.] Do[| these exercises:] and t[|his one] 2. check out Gilgamesh? Descriptive essay? 3. grammar workbook 4. Read aloud 'Darnell Rock Reporting'
 * Classwork November 10th:**

1. [|warm-up.] Choose the grammar option. At least 200 grains. Watch tv: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nXgeCD1uLM 2. review grammar HW. Do pages 26 and 27. Check out Gilgamesh. 3. Descriptive Writing. Extended metaphor writing. Compare your day to something. For example: 'My day has been a car crash. I awoke this morning startled out of my slumber by the honking of my alarm clock. The sun said all was green, but my tired head turned things red. As I sped through my shower, I felt the whiplash of the day already starting. Screeching brakes, broken glass, ambulance sirens. Good morning, officer.' 4. Read 'Darnell Rock'
 * Classwork November 6th:**

1. Grammar Practice Workbook pages 23-25.
 * Homework due November 6th:**

1. warm-up: Feed the world. [|Guess at least 10 words correctly.] 2. Describe an object using your 5 senses. POST. EXAMPLE: //The apple was bright green, its skin polished and shining as it nestled in the fruit bowl **(sight)**. The scent was fresh, as though the fruit had just been plucked from the tree **(smell)**. She took it from the bowl, her fingers closing around the firm smooth skin (touch) as she lifted it to her lips. The apple crunched loudly **(sound)** as her teeth cut through the skin into the tart, juicy flesh **(taste)**. As the fresh juice ran down her throat she noticed a small black speck moving slowly in the creamy flesh. Closer inspection revealed that she hadn’t just taken a bite from the apple – she’d bitten through a fat, juicy worm.// 3.Read aloud some essays. [|What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. 4. Return Painted Cave 5. grammar workbook 6. Read aloud 'Darnell Rock Reporting'
 * Classwork November 4th:**

1. Now that you have described your character, put him into action. What happens to him? Finish 3 paragraphs. 5 sentences each. Read this first more on [|descriptive essays:]
 * Homework due November 4th:**

1. More[| on metaphors.] 2. [|Play the metaphor game.] Post your own 'mixed metaphor' on your page. 3. What are strong verbs? Strong verbs add color, detail, emotion and power to writing. They show attempt to show and not just tell. //For example, instead of “go,” try:// walk ride trudge amble depart disappear recede travel journey creep crawl run dash ﬂow roam drag hike march parade saunter stroll stride meander
 * Classwork November 2nd:**

Think of your own weak verb and make a list of 15 other verbs you could use instead. Don't use a dictionary!

4. Peer edit 5. Next purple lit book readings. 'Darnell Rock Reporting'

//Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.//
 * Thursday, October 29th:**
 * **If I were an animal, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a body of water, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a type of music, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a flower, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a musical instrument, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a shoe, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a feature of nature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a food, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a piece of literature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a fruit, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a vehicle, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a color, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a place, what would I be?** ||

1. Our next writing assignment will be to write a descriptive essay, specifically, you are going to describe a character that you make up. step 1: Read some examples of some good character descriptions. Note how similes and metaphors are used: [] step 2: Define metaphor and simile (use a dictionary if you need to). Also, think of your own examples, Post.

step 3: Read the list of character description vocab. [] Define and post at least 10 words you're not sure of the meaning.

step 4: In your purple literature book, find 3 examples of a character description. Post,

step 5: Begin writing your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab. At least 1 paragraph.

step 6: Draw, take a pic--somehow create a picture of your fictional character. Post that on your Pages doc. Post your Pages doc on the wiki. Remember to call the document something that nobody else would use.

step 7: Peer edit with a partner: []

If you happen to finish this, you may begin reading the next story in purple lit book. If you do not finish, do for HW due Monday, November 2nd.

1. Read 'The Marble Champ' in purple literature book. Answer the questions in complete sentences. Post on your wiki. //1. Why does Lupe decide to learn how to play marbles?//
 * October 27th Classwork**

//2. What are 3 things she does to prepare for the championship?//

//3. What kind of personality traits does Lupe have? (What kind of person is she?)//

//4. What accomplishments has Lupe had in the past?//

//5. Do you think Lupe deserves to win? Tell why or why not.//

//6. Is Lupe the kind of person you would like to have for a friend? Explain.//

//7. What is something that you are not good at doing, but would like to be better?// //How could you achieve this goal?// //8. Describe the setting of the story.//

//9 Find and define 5 vocab words from the story://

2. When you finish the questions, do on your own the next 3 pages in your grammar workbook.

**Homework due Thursday, Oct 29th:** 1. PAINTED CAVE final review: Answer the questions and define the vocabulary.

//Show 3 examples that show the story takes place in prehistoric times.

What are three taboos that Tao breaks?

What is Kala’s role in the clan?

How did Volt show Tao that he appreciated him?

Describe a couple times when Tao and Ram hunted together.

Why is Tao an outcast?

Vocabulary

Verdant Tension Succulent Stifling Spasm Ritual Rite Livid Impale Foretell Flounder Disheveled Browse//

1. Grammar Practice:** [|**http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/gg.cgi?A1=m&A2=0&A3=0&AFUNCT=1&ALEVEL=1**] 2. Play at least 5 themes: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/scr.cgi?A1=showcat&A2=2
 * October 20th Classwork:

1. Finish all classwork from Friday.
 * Homework due Monday, October 19th:**

1. Review HW. 2. [|Watch TV.]What is an example of showing and not telling? Post on your wiki. 3. Journal: Find a quote you liked from __Boy of the Painted Cave.__ Explain why you liked it. 4. More Idioms: [] [|Read this list of idioms.] Using [|create a comic.], draw a scene from __Boy of the Painted Cave__. Include 3 idioms in your scene. Post.
 * Classwork Friday, October 16th:**

1. Answer the questions and the re-post the file.
 * Homework due Friday, October 16th:**

1. Idioms Practice [] ALSO: []
 * Classwork October 14th:**

1. Read chapters 16-18. For each chapter, write a summary and find and define 3 vocab words. Post.
 * Homework due Wednesday, October 14th:**

1. Describe a monster. Use this site to help organize your thoughts: []. Post on your wiki. 2. Read aloud the next chapter and [|create a comic.]
 * Classwork October 12th:**

1. Finish final draft of essay due. Print it before class. Also, post on your wiki.
 * Homework due Monday, October 12th:**

1. Finish packet chapters 9-14.
 * Homework due Friday, October 9th:**

1. Expository Essay 3rd draft. Make the changes that your peer suggested. Minimum 5 sentences per paragraph.
 * Homework due October 7th**

1. Review packet 2. Think of a 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using [|third person point of view.] 3. Peer edit essay. 4. Read chapter 15 together in class.
 * Classwork October 5th:**

1. Finish chapters 4-8 packet 2. Read up to and including chapter 14 in Boy of the Painted Cave. 3. Finish 2nd draft of expository essay.
 * Homework due October 5th:**

1. Work on expository essay. What is a thesis statement? Talk with me about your paper. Also, look at checklist: [|Expository Writing checklist.rtf] 2. Work on 4-8 packet. Read chapter 11 and post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.
 * Classwork September 24th:**

1. Brainstorm your expository essay topic. Begin rough draft.
 * Homework due Thursday, September 24th:**

1. Read //Boy of the Painted Cave c//hapter 10. Post 3 comments about the plot, 2 comments on characters and 3 vocabulary words (define and sentence). 2. Finish journal from September 21st classwork.
 * Homework due Wednesday, September 23rd:**

1. Journal:** Write the beginning of a story about a class that misbehaves while there is a substitute teacher in class. **7 sentences minimum.
 * Classwork Monday, September 21st:

Classwork Thursday, September 17th:** 1. Warm-up: In your journal, write about something that has really been annoying you lately. If everything is perfect, then you can make something up. Minimum 5 sentences (10 minutes) 2. Quietly read chapter 9. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Post. (25 minutes) (You may have to look up some of these terms)

Find an example of personification on page 82. Find an example of metaphor on page 82. What kind of work did the women of the clan do? What is Saxon? What do you think Tao meant when he says that he has Saxon’s spirit carved on his stone? Who was Tao’s visitor? Where did he come from? How did Tao offend Graybeard?

3. Complete the 4-page //Boy of the Painted Cave// vocabulary hand-out. Hand in to 6B basket. Do for HW if incomplete.

**Classwork Tuesday, September 15th** 1. Journal: Pretend you are Tao writing a letter to his mom (who he has never known). 2. STAR reading test. Do not use your old password. Use abc and then change to something new. 3. Find 4 vocab words from chapter 8. Define and make a sentence. Post.

1. Setting is the time and place a story takes place. If you were writing a story about yourself, describe the setting (5 sentences minimum). 2. Read chapter 8 in class. Post a 5-sentence summary.
 * Classwork September 14th:**

Read chapter 7. Define the words and answer the questions in full sentences, //1. soot 2. stagger 3. clan 4. clench 5. omen
 * Homework due September 14th:**

1. What was the reason for Volt to hate wolf dogs so much? 2. What creature does Graybeard think may have scarred Volt's face? 3. What did Graybeard do when he saw the images that Tao had drawn in the sand? Why? 4. What has Graybeard been doing for the past 20 years? 5. How old was Graybeard when he left the Valley People?//

1. When you finish the quiz, hand in to 6B basket and begin #2. 2. Journal: How is your day going? 5 sentences 3. Read chapter 6. Copy and paste the questions to your wiki. Answer in sentences. --Where did Tao and Ram mostly hunt? --What kind of fish did they catch in the icy creeks? --Why couldn't Tao tell Volt that he hunted with Ram? --Who is Graybeard? --What will Graybeard do in the Secret Cavern? 4. Watch TV: []
 * Classwork September 10th:**

1. //Boy of the Painted Cave// QUIZ ch 1-5. Vocabulary and Comprehension. (yes, the quiz will be this Thursday) Study the worksheets handed out in class. You should have read chapters 1-5.
 * Homework due September 10th:**

1. In your journal: If you were Tao, how would you feel spending that first night alone in your new cave?
 * Classwork September 8th:**

1. Finish Boy of the Painted Cave ch 1-3 worksheet.
 * Homework due September 8th:**

1. Journal Entry: If you lived in the same clan as Tao, what would a typical day be like for you? You may want to use your book for some ideas. 2. Watch this video. Boy ofmedia type="youtube" key="RtuBiWHlOjA" height="120" width="132" align="right" the Painted Cave is based on the cave art found here: 3. Post the video vocab on your page.
 * Classwork September 4th:**

1. Create I-movie VIDEO VOCAB for words # 1-5.
 * Homework due September 4th:**

1. Journal Entry: If you could change one thing in MS, what would it be and why. (At least 5 sentences)media type="youtube" key="gi1QzGn3v0U" height="102" width="134" align="right" 2. Begin creating your video vocab.
 * Classwork September 3rd:**

1. Read chapter 3 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. Write 7 things that happened, define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki. 2. Finish poster for writing gym that we began in class.
 * Homework due September 3rd:**

1. [|Take this quiz]. Post your score on your wiki page. 2. To review our grammar lesson, [|play this game.] 3. [|Together in class.]
 * Classwork September 1st:**

1. Read about how to write a [|friendly letter.]On A-4 paper, write a letter to Mrs. Boerner. Add some decoration. Fold it into thirds. 2. Journal: Would you like to be famous? Why or why not? What would you like to be famous for?
 * Classwork August 28th:**

1. Go to library 1:35pm 2. Think and write (at least 7 sentences) in your journal: //Which super power do you wish you had? How would you use it to do good?//
 * Classwork August 26th:**

1. Read chapter 2 of Boy of the Painted Cave. Write 7 things that happened, define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki. 2. Add another journal entry. The topic: 'Something that I am really excited about at KIS this year.' Length = minimum 5 sentences. That means you should have 2 entries in total. Remember, your pic should be very small. Date in bold. Most recent at top. Points will be deducted if posted improperly. 1. The first one to a million [|wins a prize:]
 * Homework due August 26th:**
 * Classwork August 25th:**

1. Finish reading chapter 1 of Boy of the Painted Cave 2. Think of 5 good questions about the chapter and post on your wiki site.
 * Homework due August 21st:**

1. Finish answering the questions you began in class. 2. Insert a picture on your 6B homepage. The picture should be one that you took yourself.
 * Homework due August 19th:**

1. What was the assignment in Miss Kemp's class? 2. What was the problem that Beth had? 3. Do you think it is harder to give or receive a compliment? Explain. 4. Why do you think Imogene asked Beth to write the compliment on her arm? 5. How does the author use humor to tell the story?
 * August 17th classwork:** //The Best School Year Ever//

__Define and use in a sentence:__ optimism determination patriotic margarine cunning

//Grammar Review:// Take[| this quiz] and this[| one.]
 * August 14th classwork:** To reinforce our grammar lesson, [|play this game.], this [|one.] and this [|one.] and this [|one.]