Claire

Claire P. Journal

The year was decent, although I had better years. I feel like I should have reached out more and gotten better friends, but oh well. I honestly felt like everyone was teaing each other, and that made me feel out-of-character most of the year, namely starting to curse sometimes, start to tease other people, anything that I didn't do in 5th grade. It's either probably the trabsition or the reason I stated above. But I had worse years.
 * (Couldn't get a picture)**

1. Create a wordshoot game on classtools.net with your vocab. Post and play at least 2 others' Vocab Intimacy*Being close to someone Pomelo*Largest citrus friuit;tastes like a grapefruit Malariel*Irregular fever Viselike*Very strong Sinuous*many curves or turns Gaseous*Like gas Samusas*A triangular pastry with vegetable/meat Dal*Lentils Surreptitiously*Secretly Callow*Inexperienced Magnolia*A tree/shrub with large, pink, waxy flowers Arbor*A shady garden Parijat tree*A sacred tree with white flowers with a golden tinge Auspicious*Favorable
 * CW** **Friday, June 4th:**

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.]

1. Finish reading chapter 17. Post 5 questions with answers.
 * HW Due Friday, June 4th:**
 * 1) Who was Anand's Guide? //An apprentice called Govind//a
 * 2) Why was Nisha in the Outer dwellings? //SHe was a girl, and the Master Healers had to decide what to do with her//
 * 3) WHo "Visited" Anand suring the night? //Nisha//
 * 4) What did she want to do? //Visit Abhaydatta//
 * 5) DId Abbhaydatta, in the ed, come back to normal? //Yep//

1. Read chapter 16 of The Conch Bearer. Post a 5 question multiple choice quiz.
 * HW Due Wednesday, June 2nd:**
 * 1) What three virtues did Anand have to choose from? //Honesty, compassion, and Loyalty//
 * 2) What did Anand think Nisha would've chosen? //Loyalty//
 * 3) What did Anand think Abhaydatta would've chosen//? Loyalty or Compassion //
 * 4) What was the answer? //All of them//
 * 5) When Anand had to leave his friends, did he? //Nope//

Vocab Fissure: A gap in the ground accolades:A gift to someone of special honor Uncoordinated: Can't find anything, stumbling
 * CW Monday, May 31th:**

2. Create your own prompt about //The Conch Bearer// and post it on your wiki.** //As Meera,// //write a letter to Anand wishing him good luck and to come back soon// //As Anand, write a letter about your difficulties and worries to your peers.// Dear Fellow Peers, I am worried that I have gotten infected by Surabhanu. Since he had, I am like the Hunter in the One-Eyed deer story, wasn’t I? Oh, I’m so easy to manipulate! Now that Abhaydatta is gone, I am more lost than ever. And I don’t have any special powers, like I had thought. It was the squirrel that helped us across that River! Also, it is my fault that Abhaydatta is gone. It was my fault that I used the Conch even thought he told me not to. SO it’s my fault we have to go to the Silver Valley without a guide. And now, Nisha is hurt, with a broken leg. I don’t want to leave her, but we can’t travel quickly when one has a broken leg! Oh, what to do!
 * CW Friday, May 28th:**
 * 1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.]
 * 3. You will be assigned to write the prompt of a fellow student.**

Sincerely, Anand


 * 4. Conch Bearer open book comprehension quiz #2.**

1. Read ch 13 and post 5 questions with answers & define 5 vocab words.
 * HW Due Friday, May 28th:**
 * 1) What did Rajah give to Anand and Nisha? //An eatable nut//
 * 2) Who did Nisha think Rajah was? //Abhaydatta//
 * 3) Who did Anand think Rajah was? //Surabhanu' evil creatures//
 * 4) What was the Second obstacle? //A pass that rained down boulders//
 * 5) How did Nisha's leg become broken? //A black boulder hit it//

Stunted: Delay in development mulling: Thinking about sterile: Unproductive nauseating: Really Dizzying burnished: Polished
 * Vocab:**

Karma Sanskrit Vedas
 * Classwork Wednesday, May 26th

Varanasi

Golden Temple'

Vocab:** Stunted mulling sterile nauseating burnished

1. Read chapter 12 of //The Conch Bearer.// Create a 5 question multiple choice quiz. Post.
 * HW Due Wednesday, May 26th:**
 * 1) What does Anand find in Abhaydatta's bag? //Matches//
 * 2) What does Nisha call the squirrel thing? //Rajah//
 * 3) Who captured Nisha and Anand? //WHite Ape-like creatures//
 * 4) Who was the ape-like creature's master? //Sarubhanu//
 * 5) Who saves Anand and Nisha? //Rajah//

What was the first Obstacle? A giant river What grabbed Abhaydatta? A giant boar What did Anand find in the cave? Abhaydatta's bag What grabbed Nisha in the river? A monster with tentacles/mouths What happened as Anand try to cross the river? A wave knocked him over
 * Classwork Monday, May 22nd**
 * Questions:**

wizened: Shriveled, wrinkled mundane: Normal, dull semicircles: half-circles Indentations: Marks perilous: dangerous
 * Vocab:**

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

1. Finish chapter 8 and write 5 Qs with As.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 20th:**
 * 1) WHere did the trio stay in? //A small inn//
 * 2) WHat did Abbahtatta say that the inn smell like? //A bad smell//
 * 3) WHat did Abahtatta want Anand to do? //Carry the Conch//
 * 4) WHo did Anand dream of? //A beautiful women//
 * 5) What did Anand realize about the dream? //That it was a trick from// //Surabhanu//

1. DOL, finished grammar book. 2. Conch Bearer ch 1-4 quiz. 3. When you finish the quiz, take [|this online grammar quiz] and post your score. 4. Finish presentations of interviews. 5. Listen to chapter 8.
 * CW Tuesday, May 18th:**

1. Read chapter 7 and post 5 questions with answers.
 * HW due Tuesday, May 18th:**
 * 1) Who told the girl and Anand where to find the old man? //A lady//
 * 2) Where did they have to go? //The meeting Point//
 * 3) What di travelers have to do to get water? //Do a blessing//
 * 4) Did the Sweeper girl have a name? //Nope//
 * 5) WHat was Sweeper girl's new name? //Nisha//

Define 10 vocab words
 * CW Thursday, May 17th**
 * 1) Congested: Blocked up
 * 2) Conch: A spiral shell of a mollusk
 * 3) Disintegration: Breaking down
 * 4) temples: Flat part between the ears and the forehead
 * 5) Vaguely: Strangely
 * 6) Yearning: Wanting something badly
 * 7) fret: Constantly worrying
 * 8) Rooming House: A private house that you can live in temporarily.
 * 9) Mystified: Bewildered/complex
 * 10) Glum: dejected



1. Read chapter 5 and write a 5 sentence summary. As Anan wakes up, he discovers that Meera has been cured by the old man. His mother reluctantly allows him to try follow him. After wandering, he meets a sweeper girl. The girl then tells him that she would lead him to the old man, if she's allowed o come too. 2. Read chapter 6 and write 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab.
 * HW Due Monday, May 17th:**
 * 1) How many rupees did a train tiket cost? //About 100//
 * 2) Who was the old man who rescued Anand from the Guard? //Surabhanu in duisguise//
 * 3) Did the sweeper girl trust the old man? //Nope//
 * 4) Who, apparently, was the candy seller? //Either Addayhata or someone that's a friend//
 * 5) What happened when Surabhanu attacked the candy seller? //Powdered sugar came out\//
 * 6) Why did the girl and Anand need to ride a train in the first place? //To find the old man Addathata//
 * 7) WHo did the guar think Anand was? //A pickpocketer//


 * CW Thursday, May 13th:**

3. Using [] ., create a game that uses 15 questions and vocab from ch 1-4 of Conch Bearer.**Who is the main charactor?*Anand Why did his Father leave?*A new job Who does he meet one day while working at Haru's shop?*An old man Who follows Anand home?*The old man What is a rupee?*A money unit used in India Where does the man say he comes from?*The Silver Valley What is the man's job?*A healer What is a conch shell?*A spiral shell of a Mullusk What is special about the old man's conch shell?*It was magical Does Anand's mother beleive the old man?*No What "dessert" did the Old man bring Anand?*The mango he dropped What is a Khichuri?*An Indian food made of rice and lentils What did Meera experience?*A man murdering another man What did Anand like most?*Books Who is Suhabhanu?*The Antagonist, the villain

HW Due Thursday, May 13th:** 1. Read chapter 3 of //The Conch Bearer//. Post 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab words.
 * Was Anand's little sister afarid of the old man? //no//
 * WHo was the old mans? (His job) //He was a Healer//
 * What was a Healer? //A person, and he can do magical things//
 * What was the Conch? //A magical item that can do amazing things//
 * What happened to the last Conch Bearer? //He was greedy and tried to "currupt" the world apprently//
 * What happened to the old man's companion? //He died//
 * Why did The old man look for Anand? //He wants Anand to become his new companion//

1. Read chapter one of Conch Bearer and post 10 questions with answers.
 * HW Due Monday, May 10th:**
 * 1) Who is Anan? //A young boy//
 * 2) Is Anan's family rich or poor? //Poor//
 * 3) Why did Anan's father leav? //He needed to get a new buissness oppitunity//
 * 4) Who is Anan's boss nice ? //nope//
 * 5) Why does Anan have to clean the tables with ash? //Anan's boss won't let him use soap//
 * 6) Why is Anan's hair messy? //His family can't afford a haircut//
 * 7) DOes anan have any siblings? //Yes//
 * 8) Who was the man who Anan helped? //An old man//
 * 9) How did Anan get away from the Boss and help the old man? //He asked if he could have tea time early//
 * 10) What did Anan realize at the end of thr story? //Helping other people made you feel good inside//

1. Think of something you can invent. Use Paintbrush, A-4 paper or another application to draw what your invention would look like. Write a paragraph about your invention. This is a machine that would levitate a vehicle. For Example, it would keep cars aloft in the sir, like hovercrafts. It'll be designed similar to those sci-fi hovercraft cars, and it would be the engine that keeps the car/vehicle moving. Also, It would be environmentally friendly.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 6th:**

2. Finish posting 'Think About It' answers.
 * 1) First, mother nature. Many times the wind was blowing so strongly that they couldn't lift off the ground, along with rain, which would wet the aircraft and pull it down. Also, they were still getting used to the instruments, therefor sometimes they tried to do things out of the aircraft's reach, such as steep ascents.
 * 2) Yes, I think they did. First, building and repairing the airplane would be a lot of hard work, and they had to prepare the stuff everyday and carry weights that were 100 times there own weight. That requires alot of discipline. Also, they learned a few things about nature, since they had to study bird and certain insects to see how they fly
 * 3) They were determined to do it since it requires dicepline to repair and improve the airplane over and over, and test it out and carry 1600 pound weights everyday. It would just be easier to give up. However, they were determined to suceed, therefor they made the first working airplane

Think about it questions:
 * Classwork Monday, May 3rd**
 * 1) First, mother nature. Many times the wind was blowing so strongly that they couldn't lift off the ground, along with rain, which would wet the aircraft and pull it down. Also, they were still getting used to the instruments, therefor sometimes they tried to do things out of the aircraft's reach, such as steep ascents.
 * 2) Yes, I think they did. First, building and repairing the airplane would be a lot of hard work, and they had to prepare the stuff everyday and carry weights that were 100 times there own weight. That requires alot of discipline. Also, they learned a few things about nature, since they had to study bird and certain insects to see how they fly
 * 3) They were determined to do it since it requires dicepline to repair and improve the airplane over and over, and test it out and carry 1600 pound weights everyday. It would just be easier to give up. However, they were determined to suceed, therefor they made the first working airplane

Vocab:
 * Aeronautics: The science of lying through air
 * Liniment: A liquid that, when rubbed, relieves pain
 * Transmission: Moving from one place to another

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) They solve problems by splitting up the cowboys, and going into a formation that would stop the cattle from running away. Also, they work hard and don't give up
 * 2) I'd enjoy being outside, riding horses and being around nature, technically. I don't think I'd enjoy the dust in my face all the time, though.
 * 3) I think she's trying to give us an idea how some people live. Instead of the sheltered, easy life Urban and Surburban people live, cowboys have to work alot.

A winced as some of the New-Mexican dust flew into my eyes. I was dimly reminded how much I hated sand. “C’mon, Claire, we still need to groom the horses!” I’m not usually this grumpy. But waking up very early wasn’t really my best way to start out a day. “Wait up, would you?” “If I wait any longer I’d be burning in the sand!” Isabelle sprinted off, long legs carrying her across the dry desert and to the stables. Such a good friend. I caught up with her a little while later. She was grooming her horse, whose chestnut coat was already probably cleaner then my hair. “Did I actually take that long?” “Only 5 minutes.” It didn’t seem like it. The horse’s coat, like I’ve said earlier, was bright and silky, his mane flowing in the gentle breeze. “Hmph.” “All right, let’s move out!” Isabelle gave me a sympathetic glance. “Oops, better hurry up!” She lead her horse outside. Did I mention what a good friend she was? In the five minutes I had I somehow saddled my horse, groomed her a little bit, checked to make sure she wasn’t hurt or anything, and put the bit into her mouth. “C’mon Claire!” I grabbed the horse’s bridle, making her reel back slightly, and lead her out to where everyone else was waiting.
 * Activities: Write a story**

Me and Isabelle worked as a team for the first time ever. We were both together, alone, trying to find cows. I blinked as dust blew into my eyes. This was more hard work then I bargained for. “See anything?” “Nope.” Isabelle nudged her horse forward. I usually envied how well she rode, but right now I was to focused to really bother. Besides, I was getting better. “Maybe down by the lake?” I asked, pointing towards, well, a giant lake that resided in the plains. Isabelle stared at me. “Why’d you think that?” “Because of this drought.” I pointed at a dead bush. “They’re bound to be thirsty.” Isabelle shrugged. “Suit yourself.” She kicked her horse. “Hiya!” I coughed as her horse kicked up sand that went straight into my mouth. I wondered if she wanted me to choke and die up here.

I catched up to her a few moments later. Sure enough, there was a calf and cow up, drinking in the water. Along with three others. “How are we supposed to herd them?” I asked. After all, Isabelle had more experience then me, although I inwardly started hitting myself asking her a question. I liked to do things myself, you know! Isabelle grinned one of those sly grins that foxes and hyenas seem to wear. Oh no. “Like this.” Urging her horse into a canter, she circled around the cows. “Hey, c’mon there, let’s go now!” I have to admit, she’s pretty good. “We need to go now. The others are probably done by now.” I shrugged. “Nice herding over there.” Isabelle smiled. It was then I finally realized why I’m friends with her.

We reached the other side of the hill, where the other cowboys were waiting. I quickly ducked behind the cattle, pretending to make sure no cow ran away. Isabelle noticed, but didn’t say anything, for the first time ever. Soon afterwards we set out again. I was in the back, with Isabelle, like always. “Isabelle, why are we in the back, where we get all this dirt?” She shrugged. “Dunno.” I sighed and stared into the dust cloud the cattle was making. Before I started coughing and spluttering. “You allright there?” Unfortunately, no, I have dust in my through. AGAIN. Suddenly the ground went sideways. Literally. Next thing I know my horse is trotting among the herd and I’m on the ground eating dust. Again. Isabelle trotted over. I was more than surprised when I saw her concerned. In fact, I nearly started choking again. “I’m taking that as a ‘No, I’m not allright.’ ” She dismounted. “You need a hand?” holding out her own. I stared at it before accepting. We both mounted the poor horse.

Amazingly, we made it back without incident occurring, although the horse looked beat up at the end. My horse was in the stables. Apparently one of the cowboys had managed to catch him. I dismounted before looking up at Isabelle. “Thanks Isabelle.” “No prob. We’re friends, right?” I nodded. “Friends.” I turned away. “And Claire?” I turned, again. “Call me Izzy. No one’s called me Isabelle in years.

1. DOL 2. Grammar Book 3. take the [|adverb quiz] Post your scores. 16/20 80% 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) They solve problems by splitting up the cowboys, and going into a formation that would stop the cattle from running away. Also, they work hard and don't give up
 * 2) I'd enjoy being outside, riding horses and being around nature, technically. I don't think I'd enjoy the dust in my face all the time, though.
 * 3) I think she's trying to give us an idea how some people live. Instead of the sheltered, easy life Urban and Surburban people live, cowboys have to work alot.

A winced as some of the New-Mexican dust flew into my eyes. I was dimly reminded how much I hated sand. “C’mon, Claire, we still need to groom the horses!” I’m not usually this grumpy. But waking up very early wasn’t really my best way to start out a day. “Wait up, would you?” “If I wait any longer I’d be burning in the sand!” Isabelle sprinted off, long legs carrying her across the dry desert and to the stables. Such a good friend. I caught up with her a little while later. She was grooming her horse, whose chestnut coat was already probably cleaner then my hair. “Did I actually take that long?” “Only 5 minutes.” It didn’t seem like it. The horse’s coat, like I’ve said earlier, was bright and silky, his mane flowing in the gentle breeze. “Hmph.” “All right, let’s move out!” Isabelle gave me a sympathetic glance. “Oops, better hurry up!” She lead her horse outside. Did I mention what a good friend she was? In the five minutes I had I somehow saddled my horse, groomed her a little bit, checked to make sure she wasn’t hurt or anything, and put the bit into her mouth. “C’mon Claire!” I grabbed the horse’s bridle, making her reel back slightly, and lead her out to where everyone else was waiting.
 * Activities: Write a story**

Me and Isabelle worked as a team for the first time ever. We were both together, alone, trying to find cows. I blinked as dust blew into my eyes. This was more hard work then I bargained for. “See anything?” “Nope.” Isabelle nudged her horse forward. I usually envied how well she rode, but right now I was to focused to really bother. Besides, I was getting better. “Maybe down by the lake?” I asked, pointing towards, well, a giant lake that resided in the plains. Isabelle stared at me. “Why’d you think that?” “Because of this drought.” I pointed at a dead bush. “They’re bound to be thirsty.” Isabelle shrugged. “Suit yourself.” She kicked her horse. “Hiya!” I coughed as her horse kicked up sand that went straight into my mouth. I wondered if she wanted me to choke and die up here.

I catched up to her a few moments later. Sure enough, there was a calf and cow up, drinking in the water. Along with three others. “How are we supposed to herd them?” I asked. After all, Isabelle had more experience then me, although I inwardly started hitting myself asking her a question. I liked to do things myself, you know! Isabelle grinned one of those sly grins that foxes and hyenas seem to wear. Oh no. “Like this.” Urging her horse into a canter, she circled around the cows. “Hey, c’mon there, let’s go now!” I have to admit, she’s pretty good. “We need to go now. The others are probably done by now.” I shrugged. “Nice herding over there.” Isabelle smiled. It was then I finally realized why I’m friends with her.

We reached the other side of the hill, where the other cowboys were waiting. I quickly ducked behind the cattle, pretending to make sure no cow ran away. Isabelle noticed, but didn’t say anything, for the first time ever. Soon afterwards we set out again. I was in the back, with Isabelle, like always. “Isabelle, why are we in the back, where we get all this dirt?” She shrugged. “Dunno.” I sighed and stared into the dust cloud the cattle was making. Before I started coughing and spluttering. “You allright there?” Unfortunately, no, I have dust in my through. AGAIN. Suddenly the ground went sideways. Literally. Next thing I know my horse is trotting among the herd and I’m on the ground eating dust. Again. Isabelle trotted over. I was more than surprised when I saw her concerned. In fact, I nearly started choking again. “I’m taking that as a ‘No, I’m not allright.’ ” She dismounted. “You need a hand?” holding out her own. I stared at it before accepting. We both mounted the poor horse.

Amazingly, we made it back without incident occurring, although the horse looked beat up at the end. My horse was in the stables. Apparently one of the cowboys had managed to catch him. I dismounted before looking up at Isabelle. “Thanks Isabelle.” “No prob. We’re friends, right?” I nodded. “Friends.” I turned away. “And Claire?” I turned, again. “Call me Izzy. No one’s called me Isabelle in years.

1. take the [|adverb quiz] **
 * CW Tuesday, April 27th:

Vocab: Balking: Unwilling Mesas: A flat-topped hill with steep sides Mesquite: A spiny shrub/tree, part of the tree family

Questions:
 * 1) Why are the predators starting to ravage anything they can? The Drought
 * 2) Why do the cowboys watch out for rattlesnakes? THe horses buck when they see one
 * 3) How is Larry's territory set up like? A Checkerboard

Earth Day Poem: Yellow and pink flowers Blooming on rolling hills White puffy clouds sluggishly moving overhead Tall green pine trees Tough brown bark Earth at it's natural state
 * CW Thursday, April 22nd:**

3. 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.//

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1. Why didn’t Louis like Captain Barbier’s reading system? =====

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3. Define and use in a sentence: gaunt; revive; stylus; recite; neglect; sonography =====

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4. Instead of sounds, Louis wanted the dot-and-dash symbols to represent what? =====

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5. How many years did Louis work on his new system? =====

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6. How old was Louis when he demonstrated his new system? =====

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7. What was the name of the first text that blind students could read with ease? =====

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8. Why do you think Louis was successful? =====

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9. How did Louis affect the lives of the students in his school community? =====

10. Write a sentence in Braille.
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) Who is the main character? //Liyanna//
 * 2) Where do they live? //Mississippi//
 * 3) Where are they moving to? //Isreal//
 * 4) Who are two of Liyanna's new friends from the refugee camp? //Khaled and Nadine//
 * 5) Who does Liyanna fall in love with? //Omer//
 * 6) What is the problem with Omer? //He's Jewish while Liyanna is// Palistinian
 * 7) What happens to Khaled and Poppy near the end of the book? //Khaled is shot and Poppy is put into jail//
 * 8) Does Sitti approve of Omer? //Yes//
 * 9) Who is Sitti? //Liyanna's granmother//
 * 10) What is the conflict in Isreal? //Jews are taking more and more Palistinian land//

1. DOL 2. Grammar book 3. Irregular verbs. 4. Take[| irregular verb quiz]. Post your score.
 * CW Monday, April 5th:**


 * Classwork Thursday, April 1st,**

What's goin' on in the world? Read the student newspaper about the [|current Israeli-Palestinian] conflict and answer the questions:** Israel was going to build new houses on Palestinian territory, and The secretary of state and Vice President didn't like it. They apologized, and tried to explain They said it was an obstacle to peace, and that it sabotages the effort of the US It us also called the 1967 Arab-Israeli war, where the Arabs and Israeli fought. It was important because during the war since Israel annexed East Jerusalem, and therefor the Israeli government encouraged Israeli to move into villages occupied by Palestinians.
 * Classwork Thursday, March 18th:
 * 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?**

Look at t[|he Israel map.] Name 3 cities in Israel: The Dead Sea The East of Israel, in Israeli territory 1,178,119 in 2001 176,000 Israeli settlers
 * 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?**

__New Studies of Adolescent Brains Challenge Assumptions__ Scientists discovered that the teenagers brain is different from the adult brain. It's still developing, and keeps developing until Adulthood.
 * Find another article that interests you in this newspaper. Read and summarize it here:**

1. Define and Haiku**
 * CW Tuesday, March 16th:

__Exotic__ Ever bright colors Different and not from home Beautiful and rare

__Tarp__ Waterproof and strong It hangs over the sand Waiting to be used

3. **With a partner or individually, choose one of the ESLRs to create a 5 step video. Post on both your wikis.** --how to show global citizenship --how to communicate effectively --how to think creatively --how to utilize information and technology effectively

1. Read Habibi pages 192-212. Post 15 questions with answers and define 5 vocabulary words. He didn't know what she'll think of the hen's sweater. In the library. yes. A natural history of senses REALLY sticky. No The bedrouni's They didn't know such people existed They stay in one place and their lives are simple Yes A house explouded by the Isrealites fell on them Three american evangelists. The milk cartens FRom the US
 * HW Due Tuesday, March 16th:**
 * Why did Rafik want to go away from the pen house quickly?
 * Where did Liyana meet Omer?
 * Does Ormer like Liyanna?
 * What book did Liyanna check out from the library?
 * WHat would the dead sea make you skin feel like?
 * Does Khaled like bossing people around?
 * Who did Poppy want to visit?
 * Why were the Bedrouni's shocked when Poppy told them they were Arab-American's?
 * Why did Liyanna want to be a brduin when she grew up?
 * Did Khaled like the bedrouni?
 * How did Khaled's Granparents die?
 * WHo did Poppy find?
 * What did Rafik miss from the US?
 * WHere did the souldiers get their money and weapons?
 * Who was the women evangelist married to?
 * THe lord's good will

Vocab evangelists- Someone who wants to turn others to christian faith Lemony- Pale-yellowish rollicking- Filled with lively energy tarps- A waterproof cover hypnotically- sleepy-like 1. Each student was assigned a chapter from Habibi. Using [], create a short clip that shows what happened in your chapter. Also, use 3 challenging vocab words from the chapter in your clip. Post clip on your wiki. media type="custom" key="5577229"
 * HW Due Thursday, March 11th:**

1. Read Habibi pages 175-191. Post 7 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. they ate Ice-cream. A whole lot of Karma They beleived in reincarnation. He wanted to be reborn in Japan. They didn't believe that everyone was a sinner as soon as they were born He said that the worst thing is when a religeon tells you that it's the true,, real one. The devil
 * HW Due Monday, March 8th:**
 * What did Or and Liyanna do on one of the first warm days?
 * What did Litanna's mom beleive in?
 * What did Liyann's entire family believe in?
 * Where did Rafik want to be reborn on?
 * What did Liyanna's parents NOT beleive in?
 * What did Poppy say was a bad idea with religeon?
 * What else did the Abbouds not beleive in?

VOCAB
 * secular: No religious belief
 * Muhammad: Arab Prophet
 * fundamentalism: Striv, literal beliefs

1. Sign up and take the tutorial for this program: [] Like it? Create your own at **GoAnimate.com**. It's free and fun!
 * Classwork March 4th:**
 * GoAnimate.com**: media type="custom" key="5519699", my horrible attempt with Humor

1. Study the handout for IO/DO quiz. 2. Read pages 157-174 in Habibi. Post 10 Qs with answers. At the fountain They booth refused it Ten times Liyana told her she was meeting a boy The singer playing was horrible No She thought she was a talking maniac She liked his manners No
 * HW due March 4th:**
 * Where did Or tell Liyana to meet him?
 * How did Liyana's parents act when Liyana said that she'll walk?
 * How many times did Liyana rebraid her hari?
 * WHy did Lyana's mom nearly hit the break while going to the city?
 * why did Or change the plans to go to the museum instead of the fountain?
 * Was Or Arab?
 * Why did Liyana think Omer will hate her?
 * How did Liyana's mom like Omer?
 * DId poppy approve?

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.
 * Classwork Tuesday, March 2nd**
 * 1) How to send an Email to an adult.
 * 2) Make sure that you be respectful to the adult you're sending the Email to
 * 3) Don't use texting language when emailing to Adult
 * 4) Make sure your Email address is appropriate if you're sending an Email to an adult
 * 5) Email appropriate for occasion

Poem**
 * Classwork Feb 25th:

__Infinite__ It stretched Forever and ever Never stopping, never ceasing It never wears down For it lasts forever And it runs down the highway Forever and ever


 * Homework due Thursday, January 24th:**

Habibi Review pages 90-148. Answer the questions in sentences.

1. Why was Poppy afraid to buy Sitti a bus ticket to Mecca? He was afraid that Sitti would die soon afterwards 2. Whose house did Rafik and Liyana spend the night in? Their Aunts and Uncle's 3. Who put the dent in Sitti’s bed? Really angry Israelite souldiers 4. In Jerusalem, so much old _ floated around. Anger What do you think is the reason for this? So many people remember old memories, and everybody feels angr, because they think that other people did it. 5. Where did Liyana go to buy coriander? What is coriander and what does it taste like? What is cardamon? (you can use the internet) She went to Bassam's spice shop. Cardomon is a seed from the Ginger family 6. Who is Ganesha? An elephant-God 7. Why do you think the Jewish man told Liyana ‘why you bother with this animal’? Bassam was Palistain, and the Jewish man thought of him as an animal, not human 8. Why did Liyana want to chase this man down the street and hit him with her spice bag? She was angry that he insulted Bussam right in front of him 9. What did Poppy do as a boy in a well? He went down the well, and found a lot of jars 10. On page 99 Liyana is talking to Rafik. Why do you think Liyana feels ‘totally alone’? Rafik loves his new home, while Liyana doesn't. She feels alone because she is the only one with thought like hers, and she has no one that symphasizes with her 11. Who is Khaled? A boy from the refugee camp 12. re-read page 110, 111. Why do you think Liyana did not want to eat chicken? Liyan doen't want to eat chicken because she felt sorry for the chickens, who had to be butchered everytime some one comes into the shop. 13. On the 29th day of school, Liyana said she would forget about Jackson if...? Atom, a boy, smiled at her more often 14. Page 136. Why did Poppy become a doctor? He became a doctor because he grew up with supersticious people 15. What was Liyana thinking about on page 148? She was thinking of the boy

1. DOL 2. Grammar--take this quiz o[|n direct objects.] & [|this one]. Post your scores. 3. Jigsaw: __Irene Lee's Keynote__ Organized- 3/3 Interesting/creative- 3/3 Accurate/All info- 2/3 Design/pics- 3/3**
 * Classwork Feb 22nd:**
 * Rubric:

1. Read //Habibi// pages 134-148. Post 15 Qs with answers.
 * HW due Feb 22nd:**

Two kids that had lived in the refugee camp for a long time A nurse injected her a Cholera injection It was about the spelling bee She out oins around her body and mummered something "Wow, a Voodoo bed!" Nadine and Khaled Yes The fourth Peeling off the skin of cabbages to see the inside because she wanted to help the donkey The friendly beasts No She thought about donkeys. Proud animal A humble animal yes
 * Who are Khaled and Nadine?
 * How did Liyana get fever?
 * What was Claire's letter about?
 * What did Sitti do the third day Liyana ws sick?
 * What did Rafik say when he later saw Lian's bed?
 * WHo sent Liyana GET WELL greetings?
 * DId Sitti manage to "Cure" Liyana from the Cold?
 * ON what day did Liyana get better?
 * What action does Abu Habra not like?
 * What was Liyana's favorite Christmas song?
 * Did the donkey live?
 * What did Liyana think about in the fifth day?
 * What kind of animal was the Arabian horse?
 * What kind of animal was a donkey?
 * Did Liyana want to see The boy that smelled like cinnimon again?

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:**
 * The artical is about a rare Arabic inscription offering information from the Muslim rule was found in a home renovation in Jerusalem 's Old City
 * The article then explains how people thinks how Abbisids ruled Jeruselem
 * The article then explains that important the inscription might be
 * The article thinks that the inscription was dating from a time when Jerusalem was ruled from Baghdad by the Abbasid empire
 * the inscription was probably made by a senior veteran offering his thanks, according to the article
 * the article explains how old the Inscription might be
 * THe article explains what the inscription is about

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

1. Read Habibi pages 59-66. Post 5 questions and 5 vocab. Vocab:
 * HW due Thursday, Feb 11th:**
 * archaic: old-fashioned
 * realtor :A real-estate agent
 * pastel: a soft color
 * stak: continually watch a person or place secretly
 * reverted: Changed

Questions: He asked her if her cousin could "Take her hand" no No In the countryside She missed their own house
 * Why did Poppy become angry at Liyana's Uncle?
 * did the family find a house yet?
 * did Liyana like how people in Jeruselem take to kissing?
 * Where did the family rent a house?
 * Why was Liyana sad?


 * Classwork Feb 10th:**
 * 1) "Liyana lay __on the other twin bed__, idly reciting, 'one potato, two potato, three potato, four...' " pg. 47
 * 2) "then he ran __for towel rags__" pg. 46
 * 3) "He had his arm __around her__" pg 58

//Underline the prepositional phrases.//
 * Classwork Feb 8th:**
 * 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.


 * 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.

There was a present under a tree Strangely, that tree was below another tree Above that tree was a huge panda Slowly eating a bark of Bamboo

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 yes Old fashioned cloths No There was a man that stopped them, and he had a gun Apparently
 * HW due Monday, Feb 8th:**
 * sheen: a soft luster on the surface
 * transatlantic: crossing the atlantic
 * molest: harass someone
 * informal: unofficial, relaxed
 * vigils: a period while you are awake
 * Was the family welcomed warmly by there family?
 * What kind of cloths did the family wear?
 * is the Country better then before?
 * why was it scary for the family to pass the checkpoint?
 * did Rafik like the country?

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1.** Preposition Practice "She was under the tree, and I was above. My other friend was looking for us but she was looking across the river by the tree we were hiding in 2. Grammar Practice
 * Classwork February 2nd

WORD LIST: PREPOSITIONS //A preposition is a word that relates a noun or pronoun to another word in a sentence. "The dog sat under the tree."// above across after against along among around at before behind below beneath beside between by down during except for from in in front of inside instead of into like near of off on onto on top of out of outside over past since through to toward under underneath until up upon with within without**
 * about


 * Classwork February 1st:**
 * 1. Trait-Voice**
 * Take out your Ipods or open Itunes** (you may use headphones)


 * Play a bit of each singer. Listen to 3.
 * Write about the differences in their voices and style of singing. #1-3 on your wiki. Write the name of each singer and 5 adjectives that describe their sound.
 * 1) What hurts the most : by Rascal Flatts Adjectives that describe his sound: Sad, expressive, loud
 * 2) Everytime we touch: Cascada Adjectives that describe her sound: fast, slightly rhythmic, catchy
 * 3) On my own: Les Miserable... I think... Adjectives that describe his sound: medium speed, kind of loud, repetitive

4.[| Read this interview] with Naomi Shihab Nye. Post on your wiki 7 things you learn about her.
 * Classwork for January 27th**
 * 1) she also writes poetry
 * 2) she is a "women of Texas"
 * 3) She had a grandmother 106 years old
 * 4) She dedicated some of her poems to her grandmother
 * 5) She was also Arab
 * 6) Her grandmother was Muslim
 * 7) She thinks that t love somebody you need to grow

1. Write your first paragraph of your narrative essay (post) and then rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Post. Nearly everyone in the world thinks that animals don’t have human emotions. I think differently. I see my dog Kenny displaying what I call “Human Emotions” everyday. It makes me think that animals can understand human speech. Which Kenny can, most of the time. Except, one experience made me really think, If animals can detect sadness, fear, why can’t they feel them?
 * Homework due Friday, January 22nd:**


 * [[image:http://writingfix.com/images/6Traits/VOICE_Post_it.jpg width="300" height="273" caption="external image VOICE_Post_it.jpg" link="http://writingfix.com/PDFs/6_Traits/Trait_Post_Its_Voice.pdf"]] ||
 * 5, 5,4, 5, 3 ||

1. Finish posting your: Thesis statement and the who, what, where, when, why and how of your narrative essay. Everyone likes snow, right? Well, I do too, but I learned a long time ago that going outside in a dress and coat with a friend that's afraind to get in trouble isn't the best idea. 2. Write and post a summary of the Christmas Carol play. the Christmas Carol was about a old man called Ebeneezer Scrooge. He wasn't very nice. One day, three ghosts visit him, the ghost of past, the ghost of christmas Spirit, and the ghost of the future. The ghost of the past showed Scrooge his past, The ghost of christmas spirit showed him Tiny Timmy, a boy with a bad leg, and his family. Finally, the ghost of Future showed the future as it is going to be. Scrooge sees Tiny Timmy's grave, and his own. Frightened, he found himself in his bed again. Happy to be alive, he donated a chicken to Tiny Timmy's family, and became more aware of the poor
 * Homework due Wednesday, January 20th:**

1.** [The good and the bad.] 3.** Who: Me and two of my friends. what: Playing in the snow where: In my friend's neighborhood why: Just playing how:goes out on a cold day and plays around.
 * Classwork monday, January 18th
 * 2. Out in the cold

PRACTICE: Finish these sentences with the most VOICE you can think of. Post. nearly 30 minutes || and knocked somebody over and he knocked somebody have and created a human domino. || sharks || When a mad person supposedly came to school with a shotgun. Then everyone discovered it was a practical joke. ||
 * Classwork Friday, January 15th:**
 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]]"Bright light bright light come alone in world tonight" ||
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 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]]When I remember my old tree, which I use to sit under after school on hot days and relax for
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 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]]When my friend thought I was an alien and jumped on me so hard that I fell down to the ground
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 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]]When somebody pushes a small little cute fluffy dog down a high cliff into an ocean with very hungry
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 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]]When I went paragliding when I was 2, and accidentally fell in the middle of the forest, and got raised by monkeys. ||
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 * bullet ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is..

1. Create a discussion with your group: [] After your discussion, post the URL of your pad 2. Define each of these l[|iterary term]s and post on your wiki:AND THEN, give an example from Gilgamesh. //-antagonist, :A person that strongly oprosses to something Ishtar, and some of the Gods protagonist: The leading charactor. Gilgamesh is the protagonist characterization:the nature of The characterization of Gilgamesh is determined. theme:The idea of a story The theme of the story is the advetures of Gilgamesh. symbol:Something that stands for something else. The symbol for the Enkidu in Gilgameshes dream was a meteorite internal conflict: Conflict from the inside Gilgamesh was suffering from fear of Death external conflict:Conflict on the outside Fighting Huwawa, the many wars. foreshadow.//**:a warning** When Enkidu was subjected to de, he was foreshadowed with death
 * Classwork December 8th:**

1. Read Gilgamesh pages 67-72. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 words. Questions Humans mad too much noise 2. Who warned the humans? Ea 3. What were some of the things Enlil send? Lage, Drought and Famine, Flood 4. What did Ea tell Utnaishtim to do when Enlil said the flood? He told him to bild a boat and not to sleep 5. What did Utnaushtim look like? Middle aged and normal Vocab imperceptibly: Impossible jutting: extend din:loud noise 100% for second qiuz
 * Homework due Tuesday, December 8th:**
 * 1) Why was Enlil anoyed with humans
 * Classwork Monday, December 7th

Classwork Thursday, December 3rd:** 1. [|Read about Gilgamesh] and list 5 facts on your wiki about what you learn. 2. What is a hero? List 5 qualities. Then, think of two examples of a hero. Qualities of a hero are:
 * GIlgamesh was a historical king of of Uruk in Babylonia
 * Many stories and myths were written about Gilgamesh
 * Gilgameshes stories were written in many languages
 * Gilgamesh lived about 2700 Bce
 * The Civilaizations in the Tigris and Euphrates river area likes emphasizing about Gilgamesh and the legends surrounding him
 * Anybody could be a hero
 * Brave
 * Usually do what thay want to do

1. Gilgamesh chapter 6. 5 questions, 3 vocab and a prediction Questions
 * Homework due Thursday, December 3rd:**
 * 1) Why do only the Scorpianmen know that Gilgamesh is half God?
 * 2) Why did Gilgamesh expect the trees to talk back to him?
 * 3) Why does Gilgamesh 's feet never still?
 * 4) How could Gilgamesh be half-God?
 * 5) Why did Gilgamesh ask the beasts and trees,"where can I find Utnamuntan?" Even when he went into the Mountain of Mashu?

Vocab //umbelliferous - a type of parsly diamantine- like diamonds deadpan- impassive purpously//

Prediction I think that Gilgamesh will find the Faraway, but won't get the answer to immortality. This is because you have to do something REALLY good to go immortslity, and Gilgamesh didn't do that yet.


 * Classwork December 1st

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Classwork November 26th.**

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.]

The Dumbo Octopus, or gelatinous dumbo, is pinkish, and has large ears at the sides of his head. It uses these ears to swim. It was small, an looks more like a squid than an octopus. It seems to have many small white particles all over it's body. Maybe they are sensors for the dark. It has two barely visible eyes on the sides of it's head, and look like eye sockets instead of eyes. It's tentacles are short and looks dry, like the dry fishes some people eat. They live in the deep sea, where no light from the sun reaches, and the Twilight Zone(sometimes) where light doesn't reach a lot, but sometimes does


 * Homework for November 26th:**

Watch movie trailers: Group member names: Yena Talylor

2 things I learned:

1.Enkidu was made out of Clay

2.He fall for Hatti the dancing girl

One thing I liked about the movie: It was funny

One thing that could be improved: More natural backrpund

Group member names: Soren

2 things I learned:

1.Enkidu tripped Gilgamesh

2.They started fighting

One thing I liked about the movie: It was funny

One thing that could be improved: More stable camera

Group member names: Gina and Jay

2 things I learned:

1.Enkidu was scared of facing Huwawa

2.Everybody in the town laughed t him?!?!

One thing I liked about the movie: It ws funny and good acting

One thing that could be improved: Maybe some music

Group member names: Austin

2 things I learned:

1.Gigamesh was expecting someone else than Hunter

2.Somebody was destroying the traps at Hunter;s village

One thing I liked about the movie: It was funny

One thing that could be improved: Music 1. Read __Gilgamesh__ chapters 3-5. Summarize each chapter (5 sentence min) and define 3 words from each chapter. Post. Gilgamesh wants to challenge Huwawa, Guardian of the Cedar forest. Although Enkidu strongly suggests not to, he does it anyway. Together, they find Huwawa, and kill him. However, Ishtar, Goddess of Love, falls in love with Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh them tells Ishtar all the bad things he had done, abandining husbands here and there. Ishtar sets lose the Bull of Heaven, and lets it trample Uruk. However, Enkidu and Gilgamesh kills it. However, Enkidu soons dies after the fight.
 * Homework due Tuesday, November 24th:**

friezes: a horizontal wall of painted decoration candidly: Truthfully or straightfoward phosphorescent: Light being emmited


 * Classwork Tuesday November 17th

Gilgamesh the Hero Movie Trailer Pg. 29-30

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Homework due Friday, november 13th

media type="youtube" key="lGhHsGgR0dc" height="136" width="223" Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:** 1. Read chapter one of Gilgamesh. Post a 5 sentence summary and define 3 vocab words. Chaptor one starts off with Gilgamesh having two strange dreams. One was an asteroid coming to Earth, another an ax. His mother tells him that these dreams mean that he will have a friend come to him. Meanwhile, a hunter is having trouble. His traps were ruined, and his pits filled up. He then goes to the water, and finds a Man-beast. Surprised, he goes to his father, and his father tells him to ask Gilgamesh. Hunter goes to Uruk, where he learns that Gilgamesh was driving his people too hard. He tells Hunter how to tame the Man-Beast.

Footling: irritating buttresses: A surpporting stone against a wall teak: A hard timber


 * Classwork November 10th:

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

A ocean, because it is wide
 * **If I were a body of water, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Classical, because it is calm
 * **If I were a type of music, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Rose, because it's sweet
 * **If I were a flower, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

A flute, because it's sound is nice
 * **If I were a musical instrument, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

A sneaker, because they are made for running
 * **If I were a shoe, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

The forest, because of the fresh air, clear
 * **If I were a feature of nature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Pasta, because there's a variability in it
 * **If I were a food, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Poems, because it's hard to understand
 * **If I were a piece of literature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

A blueberry, sour then sweet
 * **If I were a fruit, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Car, fast but normal
 * **If I were a vehicle, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Blue, happy and sad
 * **If I were a color, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

Montana, because it's peaceful
 * **If I were a place, what would I be?** ||

step 1: Read some examples of some good character descriptions. Note how similes and metaphors are used:** [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/teacher.pdf**] simile-a figure of speech in comparison for one object and another (Ex. __She was white like a snowshoe hare__, but __her eyes were like bright fire__)
 * 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 2: Define metaphor and simile (use a dictionary if you need to). Also, think of your own examples, Post.

Metaphor-a figure of speech that shows two things (Ex. "__He was a wolf,__ sleek and brave, and __she was a tiger, beautiful and majestic")__

step 3: Read the list of character description vocab.** [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/character.pdf**] **Define and post at least 10 words you're not sure of the meaning. Exuberant-lively and active Flamboyant -wanting to attract attention because of vainess Brunette -dark brown hair Lacy -made of Lavish -rich Pasty -pale Pensive-a deep or serious thought Vivacious -lively Rotund -round Voluptuous -luxury

step 4: In your purple literature book, find 3 examples of a character description. Post,**
 * there was a ravine, a deep cut in the forest, which Charlie made his way into in the bright morning fog
 * the paper had old-fashioned hair styles and clothes
 * The country was a long, narrow strip of land in northwestern Africa
 * 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:** [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/peer.pdf**]

1. PAINTED CAVE final review: Answer the questions and define the vocabulary.
 * 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 Tuesday, November 3rd.**
 * Homework due Thursday, Oct 29th:**

//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? a mother for abandoned children, speaking about what she thinks, also sewing and ma How did Volt show Tao that he appreciated him? Volt says that he should hunt more, early in the book. Also, he says that Tao is a man, and that is a compliment Describe a couple times when Tao and Ram hunted together. Once, Tao and Ram took an Eagle-Owl egg, Ram and Tao taking turns distracting the beast so they could steal the egg. Another time, Ram went strait into a mammoth herd, and Tao nearly gets trampled by a female mammoth Why is Tao an outcast? Tao broke taboo, and he wanted to hunt with Ram. Also, he wanted to paint.
 * 1) People that are crippled are not allowed to paint AT ALL!
 * 2) People are not allowed to hunt with wolf0dogs
 * 3) People are not allowed to paint unless they are a Chosen One

Vocabulary

Verdant- green, grass Tension- stiff, usually when the mood is nervous or anxious Succulent- juicy Stifling- holding back Spasm- a short burst of energy Ritual-a series of doing religious things Rite- the act of doing religious things Livid- blue, or bruised, or extremely angry Impale- stab the flesh Foretell- see that something is coming, predicting Flounder- grasp around wildly Disheveled- dirty and unkempt Browse//- look around, lazily do your own business

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?// She wasn't any good with sports, and wonted to win one. //2. What are 3 things she does to prepare for the championship?// She did push-ups on her fingers, and squeezed rubber erasers, and practiced with her brother //3. What kind of personality traits does Lupe have? (What kind of person is she?)// Smart, indoor-person, generous, humble //4. What accomplishments has Lupe had in the past?// Spelling bee champion, science fair, chess //5. Do you think Lupe deserves to win? Tell why or why not.// Lupe never won before, and she worked hard, so yes, she deserves to win //6. Is Lupe the kind of person you would like to have for a friend? Explain.// Yes, because Lupe is nice, and would help you on your homework, and could give you tips on marbles, and would help you out. //7. What is something that you are not good at doing, but would like to be better?// I want to make pottery, but I'm terrible at arts //How could you achieve this goal?// Practice,, listen closly for instructions //8. Describe the setting of the story.// suburban area, at lupe's house and the playground //9 Find and define 5 vocab words from the story:// awardee-someone who get's an award fumed-angry blustery-many strong winds slate-dark gray agate-a stone that has quartz in it 1. [|Watch TV.]What was your favorite part? Why? Post on your wiki. My favorite part was the Quirky talents. I liked it because they show cool talents that people in KIS do. Also, it is fun to watch, ;ike the whisteling through teeth. It was fun to watch that. 2.NAME_Claire Pak Boy of the Painted Cave Chapters 15-18
 * October 27th Classwork**
 * Classwork Friday, October 16th:**

Write about a time when you felt like you were trapped, either in a place or in a situation. Describe the circumstances, your feelings, and what you did to get free.

I once felt like I was stuck inside a heated battle between my friends, Paxon and Meghan. I was friends with them both, but they hated each other. IN fact, They declared War on each other. I felt stuck. First, I tried to be a messenger, but I didn't like the words they said to each other. I finally decided to get out of it, avoiding confrontations between my friends. It worked.

Imagine you are someone who doesn't know who his father is and suddenly finds out. What would your reactions and feelings be?

I would be extremely surprised, then relieved, even if my father iss not the best guy in the world. I wouldn't think or ponder or worry anymore. I would then just live with who my fathe is.

Vocabulary. Create your own sentence using the vocabulary.

1. pouch: a bag made by sewing the sides and threading a string, a drawstring, through holes punched in the top. "Carefully, he draped the deerskin pouch over the boy's shoulder."

A small pouch was hanging around his shoulders, and his eyes were bright gold

2. stunted: stopped in its growth or development. "Tao moved cautiously, edging his way along, hiding behind the clumps of stunted evergreens growing out of the cliff side."

They raced along, crushing grass, weed s, and stunted evergreens.

3. eerie: strange and sensational; different in a strange way. "He had never been beyond this point before and it gave him an eerie feeling to step past the opening."

The eerie sound was unexpected to be made by such a creature

4. abrupt: sudden; unexpected. "Then, at an abrupt turn in the tunnel, Tao's heart jumped."

She abruptly turned, nearly throwing off his helpless rider

5. groping: reaching out blindly, as if in the dark. "His hand brushed across the cold wall as he felt his way along, groping through the darkness with his left hand, holding tight to his crutch with the other.

He groped around, terrified that he lost his way.

6. reek: to give off a strong, offensive odor or smell. "Then he smelled the reeking odor of burning fat.

The reeking odor nearly caused him to gag.

7. niche: an arch-shaped recess or cut-out in a wall. "Glowing tallow lamps were set in niches along the walls.

The niches on the walls were hard to see to begin with, but in the dark, it was downright impossible

8. awe: great wonder at how something could be or happen. "He blinked, and for a moment, he looked around in silent awe, unable to believe his eyes.

He opened his mouth in awe.

9. tawny: brownish-yellow. "Long rows of great hairy mammoths marched across the cavern wall, together with running horses, bristling boars and giant cave bears, all in varied shades of red, tawny browns and yellows.

The tawny cat just blinked it's eyes

10. caper: to leap or jump about in a happy way. "Images of woolly rhinos covered the opposite wall, while scattered groups of antelope and deer capered across the high, arched ceiling.

The half-wolf capered around, eager to go.

11. rasping: harsh, grating on your nerves sound, like metal on metal. "He looked off toward the big, rasping fire in the center of the camp and worried about Graybeard."

The rasping voice made his ears hurt

12. burden: package; something heavy. "He was thinking of this when he saw four hunters carry a long burden wrapped in bearskins and set it on the ground near the big fire."

A heavy burden is the last thing we need

13. flint: hard, fine-grained variety of quartz, that produces sparks when struck against steel; used for starting fires and for making knives. "Hush," said Kala, her dark form leaning over him, a flint knife in her hand."

The flint stone was sharp, and he was certainly not in the mood for fighting

14. lashed: tied with rope or twine. "Volt and the hunters carried the old shaman's body lashed to a frame of birch poles."

He lashed a rope around the fir tree, and climbed down

Comprehension

1. Why did Graybeard give Tao his deerskin pouch?

So Tao would have all the supplies he needed to paint.

2. Why is Tao drawing a picture of the longhorn bull?

Graybeard told him to do so.

3. Why were the people so angry with Tao? What was the punishment they gave him?

Tao wasn't supposed to paint, and Graybeard was found dead.

4. Why did Kala compare Tao to his mother? What did she say?

"You are stubborn and walk your own way." Lik your mother

5. Describe Saxon's attack and Tao's response.

Saxon charged at Tao, and Tao pulled out the Shining Stone.

6. Why do you think Volt jumped off the rimrock and yelled and waved his arms?

He was relieved that he didn't have to live with a "curse" anyore.

7. How did Graybeard's pouch help Tao?

Graybeard's pouch had the Shining Stone, and because of the Shining Stone, Tao was able to hold off Saxon and not die.

8. What does Graybeard’s advice, "If they wish to call it magic, then let it be so," mean? How did this advice help Tao?

The people thougt that the Shining Stone which held off Saxon was magic, and respected Tao for that. it meant to do let people believe thier beliefs.

9. What made Volt change his mind about wolf dogs?

Ram saved Volt's life.

10. Why did Volt say that Tao no longer needed a father?

Since Tao is now a man, he didn't need a father.

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 * Final Draft**

Something special that happened to me was when I got my first dog, Kenny. People say that getting a dog isn’t important, that getting a pet wasn’t important. They say that pets are a waste of time and energy, but that’s because they don’t have a dog, or any kind of pet. In my opinion, dogs were special, so when I got a dog, it was special. But that’s not the only reason.

The first reason is simple; I wanted a dog. I had wanted one ever since I heard of such a thing. However, I wasn’t allowed to get one until I was seven/eight. My Grandmother hated dogs. Also, we used to live in an apartment, in Chicago somewhere. Then, my mom finally gave in to my begging. We moved into a bigger, family house I was so excited when my mom told me I could get a dog, causing me more impatience when we were delayed because of school.

The next reason is that we just couldn’t find the right dog. Some dogs were too big, too noisy, too active, too spoiled. We needed a cute, independent yet sweet dog. When the breed,”Chihuahua” came into mind, we went straight to it. We read that Chihuahua’s were small and cute, but independent and bold, and loves their owner. But that’s not the only reason. I was getting impatient and sad, so that just made it more special when we brought the small, seven-month black-and tan-and white Chihuahua home.

This last reason is this; Kenny was the perfect dog for me. You see people on Animal Planet saying that perfect dogs are special; you don’t even know the half of it. I loved Kenny when I first saw him. He loved me, too. He literally galloped to me the first time we met, and he nearly fought his brother when he also came to me. Now, he basically sulks around when I’m gone and jumps for joy when I come back from school. So, getting that specific dog out of a billion other cute dogs was right, making that day special.

In truth, that special moment lasted about a full thirty minutes, maybe forty. Then we went home, that special dog in my small, second grade lap. He’s been with me since, and that thirty minutes were probably the most exciting in my life. Some people might argue about that, but I don’t care. He was special to me, and the day I got him was special, something I’ll remember for the rest of my life.


 * Classwork October 14th**:

vocab

niches:a shallow recess //The niches on the wall were hard to see// groping:Try to find a path, stumbling arouund wildly //He groped ar//ound, //terrified he'll lose his way// chisel:a long hand blade, usualy used to chip of excess stones in artwork. //withh a chisel, he chipped away the excess clay around the dragon's white wing//


 * Homework Octobor 14th**


 * Classwork October 13th

classwork October 7th**

=cool cat's cool cat= I sigh my rhinos and all the bear writes boar; I hurt my antelopes and all is flex again. (I grab I tame you up inside my bison.)

The lakes go domesticating out in cold and hot, And singing forest decides in: I separate my dog and all the fire jumps wolf.

I ran that you painted me into hyena And sing me small, scowled me quite large. (I grab I tame you up inside my bison.)

Auroch growls from the mammoth, caveman's rocks vault: hunt paint and horn's deer: I separate my dog and all the fire jumps wolf.

I healed you'd shout the way you kill, But I cry tawny and I beg your mussels. (I grab I tame you up inside my bison.)

I should have waited a ibex instead; At least when lion whimpers they snarl back again. I separate my dog and all the fire jumps wolf.

(I grab I tame you up inside my bison.)

I accidentally mixed up the adverbs with the adjectives!!! sorry!!!


 * Classwork for October 5th**

2. Think of a 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using t[|hird person point of view] "Kenny is getting fat." Her mom said. "Also heavy." "then lets go hiking."Claire said. It took about 20 minutes to get there. When they got there, the "mountain" was "under construction" It was a town next to a remodling mountain "I guess we go home now."Claire said. 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). Characters Plot mammoth"a huge mammal that looks like a hairy elephant guttural:a harsh sound from the throught loping:move loosly
 * Homework due Wednesday, September 23rd:**
 * Tao thinks differently
 * Ram doesn't really think before going off to fight
 * Ram tries to kill a mammoth
 * Ram nearly gets killed
 * Tao neaely gets kyilled

Find an example of personification on page 82. "...the sun climbed higher..." Find an example of metaphor on page 82. "the meadow was a sea of waving grass..." What kind of work did the women of the clan do? Th Women Gathered berries and stayed at the camp What is Saxon? He is a wild Auroch What do you think Tao meant when he says that he has Saxon’s spirit carved on his stone? I think Tao meant that he had Saxon's drawing on the stone Who was Tao’s visitor? Graybeard is Tao's visitor Where did he come from? How did Tao offend Graybeard? He said to Graybeard,"I don't think you believe in Taboo's
 * Classwork for September 17th**

3. Complete the 4 page Boy of the Painted Cave vocabulary hand-out. Hand in. Do for HW if incomplete. 3. Find 4 vocab words from chapter 8. Define and make a sentence. Post. Read chapter 8. Define the words, make a sentence and then answer the questions in full sentences, //1. mussels://an aquatic mollusks with a black or purple shell //2. flint:a hard gray rock 3. ritual:A ceromony with a specific order 4. birch:A fast growing tree 5. tarpan:A wild horse
 * Classwork for September 16th**
 * 1) pacing:walkin back and forth at the same speed, sometimes in nervousness;He went on pacing nervously
 * 2) Blotting;covering something with stains; he saw an man blotting out the pictures he drew
 * 3) graven:engraved;the graven stone was more silver-blue than gray,glowing in the dim moonlight
 * 4) Barren:unable to produce;the barren wasteland stretched endlessly before them
 * Homework due September 14th:**

1. What do you think Graybeard means when he says to Tao "You must learn to live with things you cannot change."? I think he means that Tao has to learb to live by the taboo 2. What did Tao and Graybeard eat? Freshwater mussels 3. What advice does Graybeard give to Tao about making images? He can make them, but rub them out later. Also, he sai to observe the animal more 4. Describe how Graybeard teaches Tao to draw. Graybeard tells Tao to notice the form, shape, and coler of fur in different areas 5. What kind of 'magic' does Graybeard show Tao? He held a flat stone in sunlight, and the glare blinded Tao for a second//

Read chapter 7. Define the words and answer the questions in full sentences, //1. soot:Black powder 2. stagger://wobble //3. clan: a group of people that do things together 4. clench://grasp tightly //5. omen: a sign
 * Classwork August 10th:**

1. What was the reason for Volt to hate wolf dogs so much? Volt thinks that he was attacked by a Wolf- Dog when he was young 2. What creature does Graybeard think may have scarred Volt's face? He thinks it was a Hyena 3. What did Graybeard do when he saw the images that Tao had drawn in the sand? Why? He covered the drawing with soot and sand. He did this because it was against taboo 4. What has Graybeard been doing for the past 20 years? He has been traveling throughout the Clans, helping them and etc. 5. How old was Graybeard when he left the Valley People?// less than 16 summers omen:A sign Charcoal:A black rack made of carbon taboo:A social religion that prohibits doing a certain act 3. Read chapter 6. Copy and paste the questions to your wiki. Answer in sentences. --Where did Tao and Ram mostly hunt? They hunted inthe Slough --What kind of fish did they catch in the icy creeks? They caught Trout and Pike --Why couldn't Tao tell Volt that he hunted with Ram? Because Volt hates Wolf-dogs, so Volt'll probably kill Ram. Also, It is against taboo to hunt with a wolf, and Tao hunted with Ram --Who is Graybeard? A shaman/cave painter --What will Graybeard do in the Secret Cavern? He will paint to the Spirits for rest and good hunting media type="youtube" key="L0RXckmhlmA" height="162" width="268" 1. Create I-movie VIDEO VOCAB for words # 1-11. 2. Read chapter 5 and summarize in your own words. Post. Chaptor 5 is about Tao, his drawings, and Ram. Ram had followed Tao into camp, and the hunters tried to kill him. However, Tao Led Ram out of camp. Later, he tried to draw Ram, but without sucess. the next day, he hunted with Ram and told him not to go to camp. Then, he made a drawing of Ram that he liked, and he told himself that he'll one day draw perfectly.
 * Vocab**
 * Classwork September 8th**
 * Homework due September 7th:**

1. Read chapter 4 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. Write 4 sentences about the plot, 2 sentences about the setting, 2 sentences about the characters and define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki.
 * Homework due Thursday, September 3rd:**

Plot: 1:Tao asks Kala about his parents 2:Kala wouldn't tell Tao about his father 3:Tao wants to be a Chosen one, but he couldn't, because of his foot 4:Ram likes Tao, so he follows him

setting:
 * 1) A small cookfire burned near the back of the hut, sending a thin trail of blue smoke through the vent hole
 * 2) Inside was a bed of straw and a smaller one for the child

Characters: Kala: Long, gray hair and many wrinkles with willow green eyes. Tao's stepmother Vedra: mother of Tao, died to taking care of Tao

taboo:A social religion that prohibits doing a certain act pelts: the skin and fur of an animal mussels:an aquatic mollusks with a black or purple shell

2. Think of 7 good questions about the chapter and post on your wiki site. Find, define and use in sentence 3 vocabulary words from the chapter. POST. 1: What was stuck in the Wolf-dogs mouth? 2:What did Tao have to find? 3:What kind of sound did Tao hear? 4:What did Tao think it was? 5:What did Tao draw? 6:What did Tao hear when he woke up? 7:What did Tao dream of?
 * Homework due August 25th:**
 * 1 . Finish reading chapter 2 of // Boy of the Painted Cave //

3. Finish the worksheet on ch 1 we began in class. Homework due August 21st:** 1. Finish reading chapter 1 of Boy of the Painted Cave2. Think of 5 good questions about the chapter and post on your wiki site. Q1:Who is Tao's parents? Q2:Why does Volt hate Tao? Q3:Who is the hunter Tao likes best? Q4:What was law? Q5:Why was the Wolf-Dog abandoned? 1. What was the assignment in Miss Kemp's class? The assignment was to give a compliment to someone in the class. 2. What was the problem that Beth had? She had to give a compliment to Imogene Herdman, one of the rowdiest kids in school 3. Do you think it is harder to give or receive a compliment? Explain. I think it is harder to receive a compliment than giving a compliment. When you get a compliment, you feel good about yourself, but you also feel embarrassed. 4. Why do you think Imogene asked Beth to write the compliment on her arm? I think Imogene was proud of her compliments, and since her arm was the place where she keeps her notes, she would be reminded that she was cunning, resourceful,etc. 5. How does the author use humor to tell the story? The author uses humor in the story to make the story more interesting, to want to keep reading the story.
 * August 18th classwork:** //The Best School Year Ever//

//Grammar Review:// Take[| this quiz] and this[| one.]

__Define and use in a sentence :__ optimism: looking at the good side of everything; I was optimistic about the game determination: Keep trying to do something; he must have had a lot of determination to do that patriotic: Proud of ones country; He is very patriotic margarine:A type of soft butter; Soh likes margarine on bread cunning:sly; she was cunning last november when she stole the turkey