William



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This is a guy called Matthew Kim CW Friday, June 4th:** 2. Listen to ch 18 3. Which decision should Anand make? Respond 2-3 sentences. Anand could either make them wait until his training is done, forever stay, or go back to his original home. He should go back home because if does not, he will be betraying his family. 4. Watch and comment (2-3 sentences on your wiki) on this '[|amazing memory'] article It is incredibly useful, and I would like to have it because I could learn many different languages. I would like to learn Japanese and French, and it will be much easier for me if I had that guy's brain. 5. Look and comment (2-3 sentences on your wiki) [|on the photos.] It very sad that animals have to suffer because of what humans do. The birds look very distressed and it is very hard to tell if they're even alive. I wish the people responsible for the oil spill go to prison.
 * HW Due Tuesday, June 8th:**
 * 1. Finish reading // The Conch Bearer. There will be a short quiz (not open book) //
 * 1. Create a wordshoot game on classtools.net with your vocab. Post and play at least 2 others'

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

1. Why wasn't Anand able to meet Abhaydatta and Nisha for three days into living in the Valley? Nisha was held in the council, which was deciding whether to accept her or not, and Abhaydatta was under operation by the healers. 2. By what name does Nisha keep calling Abhaydatta? Dadaji 3. What does Anand feel about life at the Valley? He feels quite excited but also he misses his family. 4. How did Anand and Nisha manage to awaken Abhaydatta? They spoke to him about all his past events, and let him accept his name. 5. According to Abhaydatta, why was Abhaydatta unable to wake up? He had spent too much time in his animal form, and was unable to get used to his human form.


 * HW Due Wednesday, June 2nd:**
 * 1. Read chapter 16 of The Conch Bearer. Post a 5 question multiple choice quiz.

1. Why was it so difficult for Anand to come up with an answer for the question? (a) Anand did not quite understand the question as it was asked in an ancient language of the Brotherhood **(b) Anand's thought was occupied with how Nisha and Abhaydatta would have answered the question** (c) Anand was preoccupied with how he would celebrate after getting the correct answer (d) Anand was too tired and powerless after all that he had been through to think straight (e) Anand was still too afraid that Surabhanu might reappear and attack him

2. What was Anand's answer to the question? (a) Honesty, because people have to be true to themselves and others (b) Compassion, because people have to understand and feel for others (c) Loyalty, because people have to honor their promise **(d) All three, because they are all connected
 * (e) None of the above, because all virtues are meaningless after all

3. What did the Healers initially offer to do for Nisha and Abhaydatta once Anand got the question on virtues correct? ** (a) The Healers offered to reset their memories and send them back to a town so that they can be taken care of (c) The Healers offered to give a proper burial to honor their sacrifice (d) The Healers decided to have Nisha marry Anand (e) The Healers forgot about them
 * ( b) The Healers offered to bring them together into the Valley with Anand

4. What was Anand's final test? (a) Anand was left to fight against one last remaining minion of Surabhanu's (b) Anand was to prove his worth by fighting against the Healers themselves (c) Anand was to prove his love for Nisha and Abhaydatta by kissing them passionately (d) Anand was to prove that he had no vain ambitions by destroying the conch himself **(e) Anand was to prove his true selflessness and compassion by refusing to follow the Healers alone into the Valley

(a) Young men (b) Breeze ** (c) Anand's mother (e) Silver flowers
 * 5. Which of the following was // not // present at the Silver Valley at the time Anand first entered?
 * (d) Parijat trees

HW Due Monday, May 31st:**
 * 1. Read chapter 14 of The Conch Bearer and fill in 'Reader Excitement Graph' (handed out in class).

__Chapter 15 Vocabulary__ 1. Plethora: An excess of 2. Fissure: A long, narrow opening 3. Reverential: Of the nature of, due to

Invention Image Above: The siege tank in siege mode

The Siege Tank is capable of transforming from tank mode to siege mode. Tank mode has twin 90mm cannons, having faster fire rate but lower damage. Siege mode turns the moving tank into a stationary siege vehicle, turning the ordinary 90mm cannons into a 120mm Shock cannon. The shock cannon is able to cause splash damage, inflicting damage upon all nearby units from the target. The shock cannon has a slower fire rate, (3 seconds) but causes triple damage compared to the 90mm cannons. You will ask why a shock cannon requires a stationary platform to fire. It's because of the very high recoil and noise erected from both the interior and exterior of the siege tank. Transformation into siege mode has some delay, not happening instantly. When this new Siege Tech is developed, you do not need machine guns in addition to the main cannon because it overlaps the roles of both attack modes. This technology will develop about 100 years later when space battle is also required.

CW Friday, May 28th:** 1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about //The Conch Bearer// and post it on your wiki. As a conch, write a letter (3 Paragraphs) to Anand pleading to use my special powers. 3. You will be assigned to write the prompt of a fellow student. As Anand's dad, write a letter to Anand's mom apologizing for making them worry. 4. Conch Bearer open book comprehension quiz #2.


 * HW Due Friday, May 28th:**
 * 1. Read ch 13 and post 5 questions with answers & define 5 vocab words.

1. What did Rajah find for Nisha and Anand to eat? Nuts 2. Who does Nisha think Rajah is and why? She thinks Rajah is Abhaydatta because a normal squirrel cannot be so helpful. 3. What is special about the border Nisha found? When she puts her hand on it, it shows a safe path out of the obstacle. 4. How did Anand overcome the fact that the two of them cannot escape from the obstacle at the same time? He used snow to mark his path. 5. What did Anand see directly ahead of him once he was done with the second obstacle? Three beautiful shining peaks that Abhaydatta tIold them.

Vocab

1. Scamper: Run with quick light steps 2. Mull: A large island of the inner Hebrides; chief town, Tobermory 3. Sterile: Totally clean 4. Chitter: Make a twittering or chattering sound 5. Scoff: Speak to someone or about something in a scornfully derisive or mocking way

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

1. What does Anand think about the conch being able to read his mind? A. He is very happy that he has a new friend. B. He is mad that someone is invading his privacy. C. He doesn't really care. D. He was surprised, but also had the comforting sense of not being alone.

2. What was Anand's initial reaction to the squirrel-creature? A. He thought it was another trap from Surabhanu. B. He thought it was cute. C. He didn't know what to do with it at all. D. He wanted it to get closer to Nisha.

3. Why did the apes capture Anand and Nisha? A. They were very hungry. B. They were under the mind control of Surabhanu. C. They wanted to steal the Conch from them. D. They were after the squirrel.

4. How did Anand and Nisha escape from the apes' guard? A. They ran away because it was too dark to see them. B. The apes changed their mind and released. C. The squirrel helped them. D. They found a key on the ground.

5. How did Anand and Nisha cross the river? A. They found a bridge to cross. B. Anand stepped in first followed by Nisha because Anand was holding the Conch. C. The Guardian took them on its back. D. The apes gave them a boat to ride in.

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

1. Why did the old man vanish? To test the kids what to do if he was gone. 2. What did Anand decide to do after he told Abhaydatta about his dream? He decided to go as far away as he could from the old man. 3. What did the three of them build to keep Surabhanu at bay that night? A campfire. 4. What short story did Abhaydatta tell the kids? The story about the one-eyed deer. 5. What did Abyadatta buy to eat? Freshly fried samosas stuffed with cauliflower with a red chutney sauce. 6. Why did Abhaydatta give the innkeeper more money? He wanted to help the innkeeper in order to get hum back to business. 7. Where did they buy their warm clothes? Ranipur. 8. What did Abhaydatta put in the fire? Some oceanweed herbs that made a special scent. 9. Did Anand got tricked by Surabhanu? Yes. He got tricked into breaking the invi 10. How did Surabhanu try to trick Anand? He made a picture of Anand's mother and beckoned him. 11. What was Nisha doing? She was wrapped up in her blanket. 12. What did Anand do when he woke up? He kicked and punched Abhaydatta. 13. What did Anand fail to touch? The Conch. 14. Why was Abhaydatta gone? To distract Surabhanu while they could run away. 15. What mood was Anand in after the incident? He was sad and unhappy that the old man was gone.


 * HW Due Thursday, May 20th:**
 * 1. Finish chapter 8 and write 5 Qs with As.

1. Why did Abhaydatta change his plans to spend the night at Koila Ganj? He decides that staying in one place will endanger them. 2. What is Abhaydatta's attitude toward danger? He prepares for danger. 3. What must have Abhaydatta meant by "a bad smell inside" one of the inns? What made him choose the old mansion instead of the other, more popular inns in town?Surabhanu or one of his spies must have been inside. He chose a more secure place where no one other than them went in. 4. Describe the obstacles created by the Brotherhood on the path to the Silver Valley. 5. What made Anand almost kill Abhaydatta, and how did Anand overcome it? One of the spies influenced him into killing Abhaydatta. He gets his hand on the conch, which helped him overpower the spy.

HW due Tuesday, May 18th:**
 * 1. Read chapter 7 and post 5 questions with answers.

1. How Anand's response to the beggar woman differ to the girl's? Why is this so? Anand showed more sympathy towards her and he believed that the woman was really blind and felt pity. 2. What were the beggar woman's instructions to Anand as a reward to his kindness? She told Anand to go to the Banyan tree. 3. What did Anand notice about the new name the girl chose? It was on flames that didn't burn paper. It radiated light and heat. 4. What were the instructions given to Anand and Nisha by Abhaydatta about their journey and their behavior during the journey? Abhaydatta wanted them to stay still and stay out from danger in any moment. 5. What was it that Anand noticed outside the bus during the journey that disturbed him? Massive amounts of sugarcanes in the field.

CW Monday, May 17th** Use 7 vocab words from The Conch Bearer during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. It should look similar to this [|People magazine interview.] 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.
 * Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them.

__Weir Version__

Wendy and Irene are the famous twins, who won this years //pakoras// eating contest. They never //fret// when it comes to eating. They got bunch of glorious medals and everyone in the food industry know about them. Today, they’re here to explain about their hard life and how they started their eating career. ****You guys are a little over weighted for an average women, how do you feel about this?** Wendy: Oh, yes, and if you add the // pooris //, it’s the best meal ever. ** Wendy: ..Just to tell you, I hate hamburgers, they make me throw up. Irene: Grow up. **
 * Well, our mother used to be a very weak, thin woman, her // gangly // motions always made us worried, and at the end, she died of anorexia, age of 37. From then, we’ve decided to be healthy, or a little bit fat, rather than to be super skinny. **
 * When did you two first decided to eat for career?**
 * We felt some sort of // charisma // in eating. The masterpiece of chefs lured us into this world. When we were in collage, we got to experience beautiful world of food and their delicacy in // Kolkata //, India, age of 22. From then, we started to travel around the world and won contests and fairs, which gave us enough money for living. It’s better life then you think. **
 * What’s your favorite food?**
 * Irene: Mine is // khichuri // . I still do love Indian food.
 * What other contest are you planning to attend?**
 * Irene: Hmm.. We still don’t know, but we’re practicing for hamburgers.
 * Do you think your career is successful? Will this job last long enough for you guys?**
 * No comment.

__William Version__**


 * How many movies did you play in?**
 * I acted in 52 movies with no reluctance. **
 * Did you like any sports in your childhood?**
 * No. I liked to get embed in my house and study like a nerd. **
 * Did your job as a movie star involve being "gay"?**
 * No. I usually came out in action movies with blood violence where you fight with gatling guns and walk gangly. **
 * Was it tiring memorizing lines?**
 * Yes. I had to memorize everything exactly the way it is in order to avoid pathetic comments from the fans **
 * Do you still want do act in more movies?**
 * Sort of... I am tired of my job, but too much fans hypnotize me that I have to do more movies. **
 * How much money do you earn in each movie?**
 * I earn a holy $150000, which a Sadhu with potent will someday walk by and rob all my money.

1. embed: Firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass 2. gangly: Tall, thin, and awkward in moving 3. congested: Blocked up with or too full of something 4. Sadhu: A wondering monk or ascetic. 5. Potent: Having or wielding force. 6. Yantra: A geometrical diagram used like an icon usually in meditation. 7. Pathetic: Arousing pity 8. Reluctance: Unwillingness or disinclination to do something 9. Charisma: Compelling Attractiveness 10. Hypnotize: To put in a state of consciousness where a person is highly responsive to suggestions and directions

HW Due Monday, May 17th:**
 * 1. Read chapter 5 and write a 5 sentence summary.

Anand wakes up from a nightmare, and finds out that Meera is cured by the old man. Finally understanding that the old man is a Healer, he goes into the streets to find him. He meets a sweeper girl on the way, and the girl wants to go with him to find the old man. When they go to the train station, Anand is rescued by an old man who turned out to be Surabhanu. He and the sweeper girl are once more rescued by the candy-seller boy, whom Anand suspects is Abhaydatta.

2. Read chapter 6 and write 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab.

__Questions__ 1. Why did Anand and the girl have to wait in front of a ticket checker to enter? (62) A big family with a lot of baggage can hide them while they will sneak in. 2. What was the checker planning to do after he caught Anand? (64) He was going to report Anand to the station police. 3.What was the message the girl had given to him? (65) Things are not what they seem. 4. Who saved Anand from being locked up? (65) A nice-looking man who was actually Surabhanu. 5. Why was the sweeper girl beckoning furiously to Anand? (67) She knew that the old and nice man had to be Surabhanu, so the girl wanted Anand to escape before the man used his powers. 6. Why did the girl say "White wall, white wall, white wall?" (69) She wanted to use a rhyme of protection, but failed in doing so. 7. What happened to the lozenges that flew up from the boy's tray? (73) ** They stuck onto Surabhanu's face until he was thrashing wildly for help.

1. embed: Firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass 2. gangly: Tall, thin, and awkward in moving 3. congested: Blocked up with or too full of something HW Due Thursday, May 13th:** 1. Read chapter 3 of //The Conch Bearer//. Post 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab words.
 * __Vocabulary__

Questions 1. What is Silver Valley and what is its significance? It is a hidden valley of the Himalayas and the Brotherhood of Healers live there. 2. Who are the brotherhoods of healers? They are men with special powers who came together to create a better world. 3. What can the healers do? They can look into the future and advise people what to do, cure sicknesses, travel through time, and change the weather. 4. What is the Conch? It is an ancient gift from gods and can cure animals and humans, can also cure the lands of drought and famine. 5. Who is Surabhanu and why is the old man afraid of him? He was a new student to the brotherhood who was to become the next Conch keeper. But he betrayed the brotherhood and took the Conch, also killed everyone who followed him. 6. Why does the old man think that Anand can help him in finding the conch? He needs a young boy that the thief will never expect to be the Conch bearer. 7. Why is Anand reluctant to follow the old man? His mother will not be able to take care of herself.

Vocabulary 1. Sadhu: A wondering monk or ascetic. 2. Potent: Having or wielding force. 3. Yantra: A geometrical diagram used like an icon usually in meditation.

1. Read chapter one of Conch Bearer and post 10 questions with answers.
 * HW Due Monday, May 10th:**

1. What was the ill luck that had turned Anand's life upside down? His father left, and the money order stopped. 2. Who is Haru, and what is his relationship with Anand? Haru is the man Anand worked for, and Anand didn't like him that much. 3. Why did Anand's father have to leave? Business was bad and he needed a new job. 4. What did Anand's mother buy for him as a gift? The Persian Fairy Tales. 5. What did Anand's mother have to do when his father stopped sending the money orders? She had to take up a job as a cook in a rich household. 6. What was Anand's secret wish? A magic apple and a magic telescope. 7. What does the neighbor lady think happened to Anand's father? He divorced with Anand's mother and got a new wife and family. 8. What was the one thing Anand longed for? Anand said he longed to go to school again. 9. What was the name of the school that Anand use to go to? Hindu Boys Academy 10. Why did Anand ask for an early tea break? To give the old and poor man a cup of tea.

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. 2. Finish posting 'Think About It' answers. //__Think About It__// 1. They kept on crashing their newly remodeled plane every time they tried to test-run it. 2. Yes. They knew how to make planes and passed on the knowledge until big factories like Boeing and Airbus came out. 3. They failed a lot of times but always thought positively that they will succeed. //__Vocab__// 1. Contraption: A machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated. 2. Derrick: A kind of crane with a movable pivoted arm for moving or lifting heavy weights. 3. Elate: To make someone ecstatically happy.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 6th:**

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. How do Leedro and Larry solve problems during the spring roundup? They use cow Jibberish such as hey, yup, and c'mon girlie. They also tap them with a stick or their lasso until they start to move. 2. What would you enjoy most about living and working on a cattle ranch? What wouldn't you enjoy? I would enjoy milking the cows and sometimes enjoy eating tenderloin and sirloin from their meat. I wouldn't enjoy searching the whole ranch because there are so many cows and horses roaming around and can't clean themselves. 3.The author joins a new community when she rides with the cowboys. What message does she share about this experience? She is happy to be experiencing the culture of cowboys and exploring the wilderness. She also enjoys meeting new people.


 * iPhone in my Hands**

Oh give me an iPhone where the network is 3G, Where Call of Duty and GTA works, Where graphics is great with an NVDIA, And the system does not crash all day.

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 Thur**sday, April 29th
 * 1. DOL

2. Be ready to present to present your poster and documentary. Earth Day You plant trees all day It might look boring You get messy from dirt But get fresh oxygen from plants You are planting the plants Which is going to help you breathe to live forever in a happy and clean environment
 * HW Due Monday, April 26th:**
 * 1. Finish Friday's CW assignment from purple lit book.

HW Due** **Thursday, April 22nd:** 1. Create a 10 question short answer quiz (with answers) that covers the whole book of //Habib//i. Post.

1. How does Poppy act when he is nervous? He talks very fast. 2. How are Rafik and Liyana's opinions about Palestine different at the beginning? Rafik seems to like Palestine while Liyana does not. 3. What does it mean when it says that Jerusalem had so much old anger floating around? It is because of the conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians. 4. How do Rafik and Liyana get to meet Khaled and Nadine? They were chasing a Chicken. 5. How does Liyana become vegetarian? She saw a Chicken getting killed and was totally frieked out. 6. Where does Liyana first meet Omer? The Sandrouni's ceramic shop. 7. What is the thing that Poppy dislikes about Sitti? Sitti is very superstitious and tells stories that Poppy thinks don't make sense. 8. What is Liyana's reaction to finding out that Omer is Jewish? Liyana was very surprised but she didn't let that affect how much she liked Omer. 9. Why are Khaled and Poppy taken away by the Israeli soldiers? They suspected that Khaled was part of the bomb attack in Jerusalem, and Poppy tried to help Khaled and got taken away as well. 10. What is Sitti's reaction to finding out that Omer is Jewish? Sitti thinks that it was absolutely fine that he was Jewish. She also thought that Omer was the angel of her friend who died in 1967. 2. Bring your purple literature books to class (3 points towards CW)

1. Grammar workbook pages 92-93 2. Finish posters by 10am.
 * 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? Barbier's reading system was based on sounds that made it more complicated. =====

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2. Why did Louis fall asleep in class? He fell asleep because he stayed awake overnight yesterday. =====

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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? The letters of the alphabet. =====

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

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

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

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8. Why do you think Louis was successful? Louis made the Braille alphabet very easy to learn. =====

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9. How did Louis affect the lives of the students in his school community? Louis Braille made education for blind people much easier and became very famous. =====

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. Post your sentences (see whiteboard) a) I had already finished my homework. b) I have brought the DVD. c) I have been raising a dog since first semester. d) I will have 7 Ultimate 64-bit in two days. 2. Jigsaw //Habibi// by creating and presenting posters. Create a 1-minute I-movie documentary showing the making of your poster. For example, you could film each other working, interview each other, add music, talk about your chapter, etc. Creativity counts.
 * CW Friday, April 16th:**

__**YOUR POSTER SHOULD INCLUDE:**__

**1. The title of your chapter. "New Country, Old Country"

2. List the three most important things that happen in your chapter. a Liyana finds that she doesn't miss much from America. b Liyana becomes more used to the Old City. c She received a gift from Peachy Helen.

3. Include an important quote. Why is this important to the plot? "Then her mind went blank. What was she really homesick for?" p 245. This is important for the plot because it makes Liyana more willing to accept that she will be in Jerusalem for a long time, and she learns to move on from missing her old home.

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.)// "She puffed up like a dove when it ruffles its feathers" p.244

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

Liyana, Poppy, Rafik, Sitti

6. Write a poem about the setting.

Liyana is no longer homesick Doesn't feel like a foreigner The Old City is already inside her It welcomes her with open arms.

7. List and define three good vocabulary words from the pages. Tapioca: a starchy substance in a form of hard white grains vendor: a person or company offering something for sale burlap: coarse canvas woven from jute, hemp, or a similar fiber

8. Give the class a 3 question quiz on your chapter. Include the Qs on your poster (with answers on the back) 1. What parts of her old home does Liyana miss? She does not miss anything. 2. Why is Rafik able to learn Arabic quicker than Liyana? He was less afraid on making mistakes. 3. What gift did Liyana receive from Peachy Helen? A new four-inch tall edition of Kahlil Gibran's writings.

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

10. Present your poster to the class.**


 * HW Due Friday, April 16th:**
 * 1. Read Habibi pages 252-264. Post 7 questions with answers and define 3 vocab.

__Questions__ 1. What was Omer's present to the children in the village? Orange Balloons 2. What is the "break" that Omer's father talked about? Arabs and Jews becoming enemies. 3. What does Omer mean when he says that his father needed to "see more?" He needed to be more open-minded about Arabs. 4. What made the whole room go silent? Omer spoke in broken Arabic, so everyone knew that he was a Jew. 5. How did the men in the room react to finding out about Omer? They were very angry at Omer. 6. Why is Sitti so interested in Omer? Sitti thinks Omer is an angel of Sitti's best friend who died in the 1967 war. 7. How is //lebne// made? Straining yogurt through cheesecloth.

__Vocabulary__ 1. Threshold: A strip of wood, metal, or stone. 2. Lentil: A high-protein pulse that is dried, soaked, and cooked before eating. 3. Renegade: A person who deserts and betrays an organization. **

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


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

2. Grammar book 3. Irregular verbs. [|Quiz your friend.] 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. **
 * CW Monday, April 5th:**
 * 1. DOL

1. Read Habibi 222-236. Post 10 Qs with answers.
 * Homework due Monday, April 5th:**

1. What is the other meaning of a "liyana"? Vine. 2. In what vehicle did Liyana's mother leave? Palestinian Police Car. 3. Who do Liyana and Rafik go to talk to for more information? Nadine. 4. Why did Poppy get arrested? He pushed the soldier who shot Khaled. 5. Who took Liyana and Rafik to the jail? Khaled's cousin called a taxi and one of the Israeli soldiers escorted Liyana to Poppy. 6. Which saying does Poppy use to explain the reason he is in jail? Being in the wrong place at the wrong time. 7. What made the soldiers look for Khaled? Someone in Khaled's camp had to do with it and blamed Khaled even though he hated violence. 8. Where was Khaled held? In the emergency room. 9. Does Liyana's mother know that Liyana and Rafik had gone to see Poppy? She didn't. 10. What had Liyana promised to do with Omer? Go to a poetry reading.

2. Begin PP project.

2. Listen to Habibi from page 213 3. Habibi project due April 12th ** Israeli-Palestinian Conflict keynote assignment.key 4. Spelling Bee (MS bee Monday, April 5th)
 * Classwork Tuesday, March 30th:**
 * 1. DOL
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Classwork Thursday, March 18th: 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? They were moving into Palestinian territory. 2. What was Israel’s response to the anger from the United States? They ignored the United State's protest and continued with their project of breaking down houses. 3. What was the Palestinian response to the announcement? They were angry, protesting, and throwing rocks. 4. What was the Six-Day War? Why is it important? The 1967 Arab-Israeli War, and Israel won it. Look at [|the Israel map.] Name 3 cities in Israel: Beersheba, Ramla, Nazareth Which sea borders the west coast? Mediterranean Sea Where is Gaza located? It is located next to the Mediterranean sea What is the population of the Gaza Strip? 6900 people How many Israeli settlers are in the West Bank? 176000 people 500,000 Jews live in Palestinian areas, and wars are very common. The Israeli government didn't put their growth to a stop, but just agreed to slow the progress down. Israeli government chose to ignore the protest from Obama administration.
 * Find another article that interests you in this newspaper. Read and summarize it here:**

1. Work on 5 step video.
 * HW Due March 18th:**

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1. Define and Haiku Haiku: A Japanese poem of three lines and seventeen syllables, with five in the first line, seven in the second and five in the third. Exotic: Characteristic of a distant foreign country
 * CW Tuesday, March 16th:**

In Jerusalem Many fine exotic smells I want to be there.
 * // __Jerusalem__ //**

2. Listen to Habibi 3. With a partner or individually, choose one of the ESLRs to create a 5 step video (max 45 seconds). 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.
 * HW Due Tuesday, March 16th:**

Spigot: A faucet Evangelist: A person who seeks to convert others to Christian faith Itinerary: A planned route or journey Melodramatic: A sensational dramatic piece with exaggerated characters and exciting events Melancholia: Deep sadness or gloom

1. Where did Liyana and Rafik go to study? The American Library 2. Why does Liyana research Mark Twain? Because Mark Twain too lived in Missouri, and no-one else in her class had chosen an American to research. 3. Why does Rafik like Omer? Omer also played soccer. 4. What did Liyana do after Omer left? She looked for a book about kissing. 5. What does Poppy hate most when driving? Someone yelling in the car. 6. What did Liyana like about the Bedouins' life? Their lives are extremely simple. 7. Why does Liyana think the Dead Sea is not "dead" to her? The Dead Sea water seared a scrape on her knee. 8. What does Liyana find out about Khaled as they swim? His grandfather was half Bedouin and dead, the Israeli soldiers exploded a house, his family dislikes fighting. 9. Where are the evangelists from? They are from Atlanta. 10. Why are they in Jerusalem? God wanted them to visit Mount Gilboa and see the Gilboa irises that only bloom three weeks a year. 11. What does Poppy suggest they do if they run out of things to do? To go to a hospital and be a volunteer. 12. What religion do the evangelists think Poppy is? Jewish 13. What seems odd about the evangelists? They were a little crazy about Christianity and used uncomfortable terms to Liyana's Family. 14. Where do they evangelists plan to go next? To the famous carved city of Petra in Jordan. 15. What does Poppy think about the evangelists at the end? Very Crazy

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. **
 * HW Due Thursday, March 11th:**
 * 1. Each student was assigned a chapter from Habibi.


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HW Due Monday, March 8th:**** 1. Read Habibi pages 175-191. Post 7 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words.

1. What does Liyana's mother mean when she says the Abbouds are a "spiritual family, just not a traditionally religious one?" They believe in god, but they don't belong to a religion. 2. What is karma? A Hindu belief that what someone does in this world will come back to him or her. 3. Where does Liyana's mother work? English radio station 4. Why does Sitti usually not use the telephone? She thought it might shock her. 5. Who are the Israeli soldiers looking for? Her grandson Mahmud 6. Why did the Israeli soldiers smash Sitti's bathroom? They smashed her bathroom for no reason. 7. What did Omer give Liyana for her birthday? The green lamp that was too expensive to buy at the antique shop.

__Vocabulary__

1. calligraphy: decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering 2. vagabond: a person who wanders from place to place without a home or job 3. inconsolable: not able to be comforted or alleviated **

2. Read pages 157-174 in Habibi. Post 10 Qs with answers. **
 * HW due March 4th:**
 * 1. Study the handout for IO/DO quiz.

She rode her father's car and then walked the rest. 2. Which area of Jerusalem do Liyana and her mother go to? West Jerusalem 3. Why does Liyana's mother think Poppy would not like what Liyana is doing? Because his country and culture was very conservative about men and women. 4. How did Liyana recognize the Fountain? It contained chairs and striped umbrella tables with a fountain that spurted water from two-crossed jugs into a blue pool. 5. How did Liyana find out Or was Jewish? Or spoke Hebrew to a lady in the street. 6. When do Jewish people sit //shiva//? After the passing of someone, in the first week of mourning 7. Why was Liyana's mother impressed about Or? Or was well-mannered. 8. What makes Liyana's mother think that Liyana and Or are connected? They both wander inside and outside their heads. 9. Where does Liyana want to go with Or later? To the Mediterranean beach. 10. Where did Liyana's family go on Christmas Eve? The Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem.
 * 1. How does Liyana get to school every day?

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. - No ALL CAPS or any text message language like u r riting to ur tchr - Don't make any stupid e-mail adresses like huisthenewleaderofchina@gmail.com or ursobad@boo.net - Use proper spelling and formatting. - Write with respect for the professor or teacher like "Dear Professor". - Write to someone who will accept emails for questions.

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.

Obituary is Depressing Death is a Sadness The obituary of a dearest friend Oh my gosh, you'll say You'll sob for a whole day But never pass away Auxiliaries come to you Sadness can pass away But Ouch! you say and faint right away But wake up very well to be very happy again.


 * 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 she might die soon afterwards. 2. Whose house did Rafik and Liyana spend the night in? They slept in Sitti's house. 3. Who put the dent in Sitti’s bed? Israeli soldiers made the dent in Sitti's bed when they were in a bad mood. 4. In Jerusalem, so much old anger floated around. What do you think is the reason for this? There is much old anger because of the history between the Israelis the Palestinians. 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) Liyana bought coriander at Bassam's shop. Coriander is a kind of herb. Cardamon is a herb used as a spice in cooking. 6. Who is Ganesha? Ganesha is an Indian god with an elephant head. 7. Why do you think the Jewish man told Liyana ‘why you bother with this animal’? He thinks Liyana is a Jew, and he does not like any other kind of people being in Jersualem. 8. Why did Liyana want to chase this man down the street and hit him with her spice bag? Liyana didn't like the man because he was being mean to Bassam. 9. What did Poppy do as a boy in a well. He discovered secret shelves and corridors in which there were jars. 10. On page 99 Liyana is talking to Rafik. Why do you think Liyana feels ‘totally alone’? Liyana thought Rafik was on her side, but since Rafik likes it she is the only one in her family who doesn't like Jersualem. 11. Who is Khaled? Khaled is a boy from the refugee camp. 12. re-read page 110, 111. Why do you think Liyana did not want to eat chicken? She was horrified at seeing how the butcher killed the chicken. 13. On the 29th day of school, Liyana said she would forget about Jackson if...? She would forget about him if Atom would smile a little more. 14. Page 136. Why did Poppy become a doctor? Poppy became a doctor because he hated growing up with superstitious people. 15. What was Liyana thinking about on page 148? She was thinking about Or.

Define and use in a sentence: Pilgrimage=A journey to a place well-known Irritate=Make someone annoyed Yarmulke=A skull cap worn by Jewish men Flitted=To move swiftly and lightly irrevocable=Not able to be changed

Matthew (Hyunwoo) Kim's Keynote Rubric 9/12 -Organized 3/3 -Interesting/Creative 2/3 -Accurate/all info 2/3 -Design/Pics 2/3
 * Classwork, February 23rd:**

Austin's Keynote Rubric 9/12 -Organized 3/3 -Interesting/Creative 2/3 -Accurate/all info 3/3 -Design/Pics 1/3

Gina's Keynote Rubric 11/12 -Organized 3/3 -Interesting/Creative 2/3 -Accurate/all info 3/3 -Design/Pics 3/3


 * HW due Feb 24th:**
 * 1. Finish Keynote, post and be ready to present to the class.

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1. DOL 2. Grammar--take this quiz on **[|*direct objects*]** & **[|**this one**]**. Post your scores. 3. Jigsaw: //--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//
 * Classwork Feb 22nd:**

4. Listen to Habibi

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

1. What does it mean if a bird poops on your head? It meant your first child would be a boy. 2. Why does Sitti want so much space in her grave? She wanted to sit up and talk to angels. 3. Why does Sitti not wear socks? Her cold feet would help her live longer. 4. What beings come into Sitti's dreams? An angel. 5. What is Rafik's favorite show? Star Trek. 6. What was Jackson's reaction to Liyana's news that she was going to leave? He didn't feel anything. 7. Who is Liyana's favorite poet? Emily Dickinson. 8. Why is Sitti angry at Poppy when Liyana gets sick? She was angry that Poppy didn't alert her right away. 9. Who drives cars with blue licence plats? Arabs. 10. What does Abu Hamra sell? Lettuces and cabbages. 11. What does Liyana do for the donkey? She fed water. 12. How long is Liyana sick for? Five days. 13. What does Mr. Sandrounis think of newspapers? Always has sad and bad stories. 14. What do Or and Liyana talk about? Yogurt 15. What are some of the things Or likes to do? He likes to walk around and read books and listen to music.

2. Habibi's family lives in Jerusalem. Read this [|current event article.] Post 7 facts on your wiki about the article. a) The plaque is 1100 years old. b) An army veteran made the plaque to express his thanks for a land grant. c) The plaque was 4in. by 4in. d) The plaque was found beneath a home in the Jewish Quarter. e) The plaque is now with the Israel Antiquities Authority. f) The plaque could show what Jerusalem was like under Muslim rule. g) The plaque was made during al-Muqtadir's rule. 3. Grammar 4. Listen to Habibi out loud **
 * Classwork Thursday, Feb 18th:**
 * 1. Review Qs


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

2. Who is Bassam and where is he from? He is a storekeeper of a spice store and was Ganesha. 3. What job is Rafik interested in? An apprentice to an Archaeologist. 4. Why does Liyana feel totally alone after Rafik says he likes it in Jerusalem? She was probably the only one left in her family who didn't like Jerusalem. 5. How do Liyana and Rafik meed Khaled? 6. Who is Nadine? Khaled's sister. 7. Why does Poppy want a hat that makes him invisible? He could travel between He would travel in and out of rooms where big decisions were made. Then he would listen to private conversations, tug at their conscience if they made decisions that will affect other people. If he done that earlier, there would be peace in Jerusalem. 8. What would Liyana do with the invisible hat? She would wear the hat, go to the airport, and get on a plane headed back to the United States. 9. How did Liyana become a vegetarian? She saw a chicken being killed for her meal and thought it was cruel and violent. She promised to herself to never eat meat again and became a vegetarian. 10. What is the thing Rafik likes to think about, but Liyana does not? Rafik likes to think about specific stuff but Liyana only wants to know the basics. 11. What do Liyana's classmates especially enjoy about Liyana? 12. What does Mr. Bedrosian like to talk about? 13. What is the class that Liyana takes after lunch? 14. What is Liyana's favorite Arabic dessert, and what is it like? Katayef, it is a small, folded over pancake stuffed with cinnamon and nuts and soaked in syrup. 15. What is Liyana not allowed to do in public? Combing in public
 * 1. What did Liyana do to find a purpose to start feeling at home?

HW due Thursday, Feb 11th:** Why did some people hate Jewish? Why were the Arab's so strict about every point of life? Why did she didn't like her new country when everything is going fine? **** Why does Poppy say the phrase, "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"? What do you think will be the kind of "fun" that Liyana is talking about?
 * 1. Read Habibi pages 59-66. Post 5 questions and 5 vocab.

1. immaculate: perfectly clean, neat, or tidy. 2. realtor: someone who buys and sells houses for others. 3. archaic: very old fashioned or outdated 4. sunporch: another kind of of balcony 5. soberly: sadly or seriously.

HW Due Wednesday, February 10th:** EXAMPLE: Which animal was killed in the honor of Liyana's family? a) lion b) monkey c) lamb d) octopus
 * 1. Review Habibi pages 48-58. Create a 5 question multiple choice quiz.

1. How did the relatives greet Liyana's family when they got out of the car? a) They slapped each other on the back b) They coldly turned away c) They started to kiss and hug d) They exchanged handshakes

2. What did Poppy's relatives call Liyana's mother? a) Holy Mama b) Susan c) Soo-Sun d) Sun

3. How did the cousins feel about the gifts that Liyana gave them? a) Surprised b) Thankful c) Angry that they were cheap d) Sad

4. What is // maramia? // a) a candy b) a coffee c) a marshmallow d) a tea

5. Why did some of the older relatives get angry? a) Because Liyana's family didn't give them money. b) Because Liyana didn't eat the lamb that they had prepared for her. c) Because Poppy started to steal stuff from the relatives. d) Because Liyana's family was going to go back to the hotel. **

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:**

Summary The Israeli police are still harsh to Arabs when her mother thought that their relationship got better.

Poetry: Paper Paper is something you can write on You always get your grades on paper You reveal your handwriting on paper You're sad when your test grade comes on paper. Your mom wants you to clean up your papers And you prefer typing than writing on paper **


 * 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, 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 ||

Vigil: A period of keeping awake during the time usually spent asleep. Pistachio: The edible pale green seed of an Asian tree. Khaki: A strong cotton fabric used in military clothing. Embassy: The official residences of an ambassador. Riot: A violence disturbance of peace by the crowd.
 * HW due Monday, Feb 8th:**
 * 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. ** 1) Why didn't Poppy want his family to pick Liyana's family up at the airport? Because it will be too tiring to meet them and go to their house. 2) How is Poppy's family different from Liyana's mother's family? Poppy's family greeted them with great warmth and physical contact while Liyana's American relatives greeted them coldly and formally. 3) Why did Liyana feel relieved at seeing women without scarves on their heads? Because she knew that she didn't need to wear the scarf on her head. 4) Liyana's mother says that she thought things were supposed to be much better now. What does "things" mean? She thought that the relationship between the Israelis and Arabs was getting better. 5) Why do you think the female members of Poppy's family kept looking at Liyana's mother? Because she looked so different from them.

//Prepositional Phrases 1. "on the next bed" p.40 2. "out the window" p.40 // 3. "after the fire's out" p.40

2. STAR reading test 3. Preposition worksheet. 4.[| Preposition basketball.] 5. Take this [|preposition quiz.] 6. 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. DOL

Change in Habibi

Liyana must go through several changes in the book. At first, her life is comfortable in her hometown, in the United States. She has a lot of friends at school and even has someone that she likes. She does well in school, and enjoys life speaking English and living like an normal American girl. However, she does not want to go to Jerusalem, because she has to leave her old life behind and change herself to get used to a new culture. In Jerusalem, no one speaks english well and she has no friends. Even many of her family members she cannot understand. Because she was born in America, she is used to only the American way of life. She has to change her thinking and learn about new things if she wants to be happy in her new country.


 * FINAL NARRATIVE ESSAY DUE Thursday, Feb 4th.**

__The Passion of My Life, Found in a Museum__
Some people think that looking around museums is the most boring thing to do in their life. However, for me, a visit to the Smithsonian Institution when I was nine got me very interested in technology and science, which are my interests today. When I first arrived at the Smithsonian, I was amazed at how huge the whole complex was. The Smithsonian is one of the biggest museums in the United States, and is split into many different buildings. The category that I was most interested in was the Air and Space museum. For me, as a young child, the size of the building and the number of things to see was awesome. I didn’t know where to start. I didn’t know anything about each exhibit. I didn’t know a lot about the jets and rockets and the explanations for every kind of aircraft looked like meaningless spaghetti. What I felt was amazement at how humans were able to invent all these heavy and complex machinery at all. I went from the old-fashioned piston-engine aircrafts to the modern jet engine propelled aircrafts. The big Boeing passenger planes were only from the modern days. The fighter jets came together, going from old propeller engine monoplanes with machine guns on top to modern Lockheed fighter jets with missiles attached to them. As I went from each aircraft to another one, more interesting and fascinating than the one before it, I was growing interested in how these machines were made. I looked at the complex maze of wires and pipes inside engines, and all I could think about was how on earth people like me were able to put together all the metal parts to make a machine that is able to fly. I watched the video of Neil Armstrong setting foot on the Moon for the first time, and thought about how his space suit was able to keep him alive. I imagined myself as a scientist working on creating the suit, and imagining myself in a white coat, working with computers and testing materials to create something that would be useful for people. I thought it would be a very interesting job for me. In the final part of the tour I saw a scale model of the Saturn V rocket used to transport the Apollo 11 lunar landing vehicle, which took my breath away. Then I also saw dangerous-looking missiles, such as the Tomahawk, which I thought would blow my guts out just by touching it. I thought that although technology is great, it has to be used in a controlled way. Otherwise, terrible creations such as the atomic bomb and nuclear missiles will destroy many lives. I decided that I would explore science in an interesting but peaceful way. As I finally went home after an exhausting day, my parents asked me what I thought about the place. I said it was full of so many interesting and exciting exhibits, and that I wanted to build something as huge as the Boeing 747 or as high-tech as the Grumman B-2 stealth bomber when I grow up. My parents said that it was a good dream to have, and that I would have to study hard if I wanted to do it. I knew that my parents would support me in my interest of science and technology, and I was thankful that they had taken me to the wonderful Smithsonian museum, where I was able to find my true passion. VOICE rubric: [|voice rubric.pages]

1.** Preposition Practice 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
 * Classwork February 2nd
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3. Read/Listen Habibi. **


 * FINAL NARRATIVE ESSAY DUE Thursday, Feb 4th.**

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

> 1. Screaming > 2.Irritating > 3.Fast-rapping
 * 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.
 * Discuss with a partner how singers have their own individual voices.
 * Relate this to writing by explaining that authors have their own styles also.

1. Moby - low, sad, trembling, deep, indecipherable 2. Linkin Park - fast, loud, excited, shouting, growling 3. Big Mama - quiet, reflecting, sorrowful, strong, forceful

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 Wednesday, Jan 27th:

1. // DOL/Grammar // Do this exercise: [] 2.[|Play the game.] on subject/verb agreement
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3. [|Take a quiz.]

4. Read this article about Naomi Shihab Nye. Post on your wiki 4 things you learn about her.

1) She has lived in a lot of different places. 2) She dedicated the book to her grandmother (who lived to be 106 years old). 3) All arabs were sad about 9/11 despite some americans thought 4) Words can give you back something if you trust them.

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

But I didn’t know anything about each exhibit. I didn’t know a lot about the jets and rockets and the explanations for every kind of aircraft looked like meaningless spaghetti. What I felt was amazement at how humans were able to invent all these heavy and complex machinery at all. I went from the old-fashioned piston-engine aircrafts to the modern jet engine propelled aircrafts. The big Boeing passenger planes were only from the modern days. The fighter jets came together, going from old propeller engine monoplanes with machine guns on top to modern Lockheed fighter jets with missiles attached to them. As I went from each aircraft to another one, more interesting and fascinating than the one before it, I was growing more and more interested in how these machines were made.

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


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5 - I really tried to show passion about my topic. 4 - If I read aloud, it sounds like something I might really say. 2 - I did things in my writing to help my audience understand. 2 - I captured a tone or mood with my words. 3 - My use of humor or sarcasm is appropriate for this assignment.

Some people think that looking around museums is the most boring thing to do in their life. However, for me, a visit to the Smithsonian Institution when I was five got me very interested in technology and science, which are my interests today. The Smithsonian is the biggest museums in the United States were display different artifacts in different categories in different buildings. The category that I was most interested in was the Air and Space museum. When I first arrived at the Smithsonian, I was amazed at how huge the whole complex was. For me, as a small child, the vastness of the space and the number of things to see was very mind-boggling. I didn't know where to start.

1. DOL/Grammar 2. Habibi book, return Gilgamesh 3. Voice in writing 4. Narrative Essay-- review thesis
 * Classwork Wednesday, January 20th:**

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

Thesis statement: A visit to the Smithsonian Institution when I was five got me very interested in technology and science which are my interests today. Who: Me What: Influence of childhood visit to museums on my interests Where: The Smithsonian Institution in Washington DC When: When I was five years old Why: Because it was one of the most memorable moments in my childhood and it made me interested in the things I enjoy today. How: I was inspired by the technology I saw.

2. Write and post a summary of the Christmas Carol play.

Today I had the chance to watch a play by our classmates at school. The play was about a story called A Christmas Carol and they made it quite similar to the book. It is about an old man who hates Christmas called Scrooge, who learns some lessons about living life the right way from three ghosts and enjoying Christmas after the event. One ghost told about the past, the second told Scrooge's present christmas, and the last ghost showed Scrooge's future christmas. The last spirit scared the soul out of Scrooge by dropping him in his own grave in the future which he eventually lands on his bed right on the day of Christmas. I thought the props were quite good and the people fully memorized their lines. One part I did not like was the costumes for the three ghosts, who looked ridiculous and unrelated to the other parts of the play.

Homework due Monday, January 18th:** 1. Read this[| personal narrative]. What are 3 examples in which her 'voice' in writing shows her personality?

" When we walked into the warehouse, there was a variety of electronic appliances to choose from, and about three-fourths of them were white (of course)." This shows that the author knows about the differences between him and white people, and feels mad at it.

"Finally, after about two and a half boring hours of looking for any scratches or marks on the dryers and refrigerators that might fit best in our new apartment..." This shows that the author isn't enjoying it and doesn't think about the importance of what is happening right now.

"...but instead of smiling back like a nice young woman, she frowned at me like I had something hanging from my nose. At first I thought, 'Well, maybe she is having a bad day.'" This shows that the author is good natured and trusts other people, even though they might be mean to him.

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 Friday, January 15th:**

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Classwork Thursday, January 7th: 1. Grammar workbook pages 46-49. 2. Complete the Gilgamesh study guide. Take it home. You do not need to answer in sentences. Completed study guide is due on Monday. 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.

2. Interview/summary 3. Grammar 4. [|Create a crossword] 20 words, choose 2 words from each chapter. Print crossword. 5. Write 2 questions and answers from ch 1-10. Post Qs on your wiki.
 * Classwork Wednesday, January 6th:**
 * 1. DOL

// Chapter 1

1. Why is Enkidu represented as an axe in Gilgamesh's dream? He wore it by his side and Enkidu is always at Gilgamesh's side as the the axe in his dream. 2. Why do Gilgamesh's own people dislike him? He incessantly started wars and he made his own people tire and die.

Chapter 2

1. What about Hatti makes Enkidu attracted to her? She daubs Enkidu with kisses and her smell is sweet as wild honey. 2. In which way are Enkidu and Gilgamesh most similar? They love adventuring.

Chapter 3

1. What is the one human characteristic that Gilgamesh wants most? Fame. 2. For what reason would Shamash give Gilgamesh his blessing? He said he will build Shamash a temple made from cedar trees.

Chapter 4

1. Why can't the other gods stop Ishtar from destroying the gates of the Underworld? Because she is Anu's daughter. 2. Who is Nurgal? The god of the underworld.

Chapter 5

1. Does Enkidu regret coming to Uruk? No. The voice says that if it was not for hatti and hunter, he would have never met Gilgamesh. 2. How does Enkidu's death change Gilgamesh? Gilgamesh starts fearing death.

Chapter 6

1. Why does Gilgamesh want to find the secret of immortality? To not die like his friend. 2. Why do the Scorpion men allow Gilgamesh to pass? Because he appears to be afraid of nothing.

Chapter 7

1. Why is Gilgamesh a "candlewick"? He looks brittle, thin, and old. 2. What does it mean for Gilgamesh to pass the baton on? Have children and then die.

Chapter 8

1. Why does Gilgamesh not want to share the same fate as Enkidu, when Enkidu was his closest friend? Death made him afraid because it took away his closest friend. 2. Why would Enlil give immortality, and not something else, to Utnapishtim as a reward? Because it showed him the quality of immortality by staying up for seven days and seven nights.

Chapter 9

1. What do the seven loaves of bread represent? The steps of life. 2. What is the cost that Gilgamesh must pay to learn about Old-man-young? Losing the friendship of Utnapishtim.

Chapter 10

1. What is the ultimate reason why Gilgamesh goes to get Old-man-young? He wants to help the people of Uruk. 2. What lesson does the snake eating Old-man-young teach Gilgamesh? // Humans are not meant to be immortal and they should just live a happy life.

Classwork December 8th:** http://etherpad.com/PXMU57Lt2T 2. Define in your words each of these l[|iterary term]s and post on your wiki: // -antagonist, protagonist, characterization, theme, symbol, internal conflict, external conflict. foreshadow. // Antagonist: A person who actively opposes. example: Huwawa, Bull of Heaven
 * 1. Create a discussion with your group: [] After your discussion, post the URL of your pad

Protagonist: A person who leads a drama, movie, or fictional text. example: Gilgamesh

Characterization: Describing the distinct natures or features of a character. example: "He was outrageously handsome, with huge dark eyes and springy short black hair. The tissue of his linen skirt was so fine that his legs showed through quite plainly - a runner's legs. His skin gleamed with almond oil, and he smelt of the bathhouse and of nutmeg." **

Theme: the general idea or message of a work. example: the friendship of Gilgamesh and Enkidu.

Symbol: an object or image that represents a certain meaning or situation of a character. example: the axe represents Enkidu as Gilgamesh's friend.

internal conflict: when a character is struggling between two powerful choices within himself. example: when Enkidu hears about the gods choosing either Enkidu or Gilgamesh to die.

external conflict: outside obstacles such as enemies. example: when Gilgamesh has to go through the Mashu mountains.

foreshadowing: clues or hints about what will happen later in the story. example: when Enkidu has his nightmare, we know someone will die.

1. Read Gilgamesh pages 67-72. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 words.
 * Homework due Tuesday, December 8th:**

Questions

1. Why is Utnapishtim not afraid of Gilgamesh? Gilgamesh looks like a tired old man. 2. Why is Gilgamesh disappointed when he first meets Utnapishtim? He doesn't look immortal and full of life. 3. Why do humans annoy the gods so much? Because the human's were so noisy. 4. What was Utnapishtim's job before he came immortal? He was king of Shurrupak. 5. How did Ea warn Utnapishtim the last time? He whispered a warning into the fabric of Utnapishtim's house.

Definitions

1. caterwauling: Making a shrill howling or wailing noise 2. din: A loud unpleasant, and prolonged noise 3. ordain: Order or decree officially.

warm-up: play[| this pronoun game] for a few minutes (use high speed) 1. Grammar book an[|d take quiz] and [|this one] and[| this one.] Post your scores for each. 2. Gilgamesh important sentence, vocab, Keynote. tun Classwork Thursday, December 3rd: Gilgamesh is a legendary hero and King of Uruk. The gods in the story are a little problematic. If Gilgamesh stays up for seven days and seven nights, he could be immortal. 4709 years ago, this story was created. Gilgamesh is 2/3 god and 1/3 human. 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 Monday, December 7th:**
 * 1. [|Read about Gilgamesh] and list 5 facts on your wiki about what you learn.

Homework due Thursday, December 3rd:** 1. Gilgamesh chapter 6. 5 questions, 3 vocab and a prediction. Questions 1. Why does Gilgamesh do not get his heart sucked flat by the sight of the scorpion man and scorpion woman? 2. Why does Gilgamesh kill the lions? 3. Why does the Mashu mountains have no light? 4. Why did the Scorpion men allow Gilgamesh through the gates? 5. Why did he only try to find an answer to immortality from Utnapishtim?

Vocabulary 1. Deadpan: Deliberately impassive or emotionless 2. Fathomless: Very deep 3. Pelt: The skin of an animal

Prediction I think that Gilgamesh is going to find the immortal guy Utnapishtim and he's going to start annoy him and Utnapishtim will never tell Gilgamesh the secret.

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

Homework due Tuesday, December 1st:** 1. Finis posting 5 step video to your wiki.
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Homework due Friday, November 27th: 2. Remember to be reading your AR books!
 * 1. Finish Gilgamesh jeopardy and post the URL on your wiki.**

Finished Gilgamesh Jeopardy: http://jeopardylabs.com/play/gilgamesh-jeopardy

The Jellyfish is strange as a freak because it is unbelievable that it moves only 2cm per minute! Most Jellyfish are translucent but this jellyfish is transparent as a ghost! So long and bobbly shaped, I don't know what to make of it!
 * Sea Creatures

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Homework due Thursday, November 26th:** //Watch 4 movie trailers and fill this out for each of them://

Group member names: Soren

2 things I learned:

1. Enkidu is brave for tripping the king.

2. Gilgamesh likes to fight.

One thing I liked about the movie: Production of the intro and ending is well done.

One thing that could be improved: Intro is way too long.

Group member names: Austin

2 things I learned:

1. Gilgamesh (privately) panics when someone asks him a question?

2. Gilgamesh doesn't care about people lower than him.

One thing I liked about the movie: The dialogue is good and the acting is good.

One thing that could be improved: Subtitles have spelling mistakes.

Group member names: Taylor, Yena

2 things I learned:

1. Enkidu is made out of clay.

2. Enkidu likes beautiful women.

One thing I liked about the movie: Acting was good and the effects were well done.

One thing that could be improved: There doesn't need to be a narrator to explain what's going on in the trailer. The acting should tell what's happening by itself.

Group member names: Austin

2 things I learned:

1. Gilgamesh (privately) panics when someone asks him a question?

2. Gilgamesh doesn't care about people lower than him.

One thing I liked about the movie: The dialogue is good and the acting is good.

One thing that could be improved: Subtitles have spelling mistakes.

Group member names: Irene

2 things I learned:

1. Gilgamesh (privately) panics when someone asks him a question?

2. Gilgamesh doesn't care about people lower than him.

One thing I liked about the movie: The music sets up the atmosphere nicely.

One thing that could be improved: There is no action at all in the trailer. It's just slideshow of words and pictures. More video would be good.

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

Chapter 3 Gilgamesh and Enkidu are walking through the city when Enkidu notices there aren't any friezes of Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh says that if you want to become glorious than you need to work hard and do something really special. They decide to go fight Huwawa, to become famous. At the Forest of Cedar Trees, they fight a huge battle with Huwawa that ends with the two friends winning. They offer water to Shamash to thank him. Ishtar becomes very interested in Gilgamesh after this.

League: A unit of distance used in the old days. Phosphorescent: Very bright. Silhouette: A dark image without any details on a lighter background.

Chapter 4 Ishtar asked Gilgamesh to marry him, but he insulted her and refused. So Ishtar got angry and unleashed the Bull of Heaven on Uruk. Enkidu and Gilgamesh fought together to kill the Bull of Heaven. The people of Uruk were very happy and chanted Gilgamesh's name. But Enkidu hurt his head during the fight. Later that night, Enkidu had a bad dream were the gods had a meeting had a meeting to decide whether to kill Gilgamesh or Enkidu.

Slake: to satisfy (thirst). Astounding: very surprising or amazing. Masonry: stonework.

Chapter 5 Gilgamesh made a gold statue of Enkidu to offer to the gods. Enkidu tried to curse everyone but he realized that it wasn't their fault. For seven days and seven nights, Gilgamesh tried to keep Enkidu alive. But Enkidu eventually died. Giulgamesh went mad with rage after this and smashed up his room. He did not leave the room for another seven days and seven nights.On the eight day, he came out and gave an offering to the gods.

Daub: Lament: Meticulously:

2. Finish your movie trailer.

Classwork Friday, November 13th: 1. Grammar 2. Jigsaw Gilgamesh chapters 1 and 2. step 1: Read your page. step 2: Summarize your page and write a 'movie trailer' step 3: Act out and record your [|movie trailer]using I-movie ingredients in a movie trailer: --hook --characters, action --humor --ending question step 4: Post to your wiki.**
 * [|watch tv]

Homework due Friday, Nov 13th: 1. Upload your video to you tube and post on your wiki. 2. Read chapter 2 of Gilgamesh. There may be a quiz. 3. Don't walk under any ladders or have any black cats cross your path.

Classwork Thursday, November 12th: 2. Jigsaw chapter 1 & 2 of Gilgamesh. Post video on wiki via youtube.
 * 1. Grammar

Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:** 1. Read chapter one of Gilgamesh. Post a 5 sentence summary and define 3 vocab words. The story begins with Gilgamesh having a dream about a meteor crashing to the Earth. In another time, a man called Hunter is drinking at a water hole when he saw a strange creature. He became very scared of it, so he went to his father who told him to go to Gilgamesh, who is now a king. Once he gets to Uruk, he finds out that the people think that Gilgamesh is tiring and terrible. He visits Gilgamesh, who tells him meet a young lady to take back and tame the creature.

incessantly: without stopping perpetual: endless buttress: a projecting support of stone or brick built against a wall.

warm-up: Do t[|he spelling bee. T]ake a screen shot and post when finished.
 * Classwork November 10th:**



1. Grammar Practice dependent and independent clauses. [|Read this.] Do[| these exercises:] and t[|his one] 2. check out Gilgamesh? 3. grammar workbook 4. Read aloud 'Darnell Rock Reporting'

1. warm-up: Feed the world. [|Guess at least 10 words correctly.] 2. Describe an object using your 5 senses. POST. //Don't say what your object is--the class will try to guess. The &*%$-#@^// was very black, its shiny cover was sparkling as it reflected from the sunlight. It smelled toxic when it fumed steam out of it like a train. A very black man took it from the counter, his fingers closed around the smooth grip of the handle as he reached for the trigger with his fingers. The //&*%$-#@^// exploded loudly as the man pulled the trigger and was like a motorcycle. As the //&*%$-#@^// recoiled from the big explosion, it kept working for the man until the man looked at it. Closer inspection revealed that it wasn't just a black piece of metal but it was a //&*%$-#@^.//
 * Classwork November 4th:**

EXAMPLE: //The &^%^% 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 *&%$# 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 %^&*# – she’d bitten through a fat, juicy worm.//

4. Return Painted Cave 5. grammar workbook 6. Read aloud 'Darnell Rock Reporting'
 * 3.Read aloud some essays. [|What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay.

Classwork Tuesday, November 3rd:** 1. More[| on metaphors.] 2. [|Play the metaphor game.] Think of two of your own metaphors and post on your page. [|More metaphor practice.] 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

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

4. More on [|descriptive essays:] Remember to[| include in your essay.] 5. Use your[| senses in your writing.] 6. Next purple lit book readings. 'Darnell Rock Reporting'

Thursday, October 29th:
 * //Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.//**


 * **If I were an animal, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||

I would be a mad dog, barking at my own owner and howl all night so my owner cannot sleep at night and I will start tearing up curtains.


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

I would be a sea that swallows up ships, make tsunamis on islands and provide sea salt for everyone.


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

I would be classical music, and I am going to be played by Itzhak Pearlman.


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

I would be a venus fly trap and I will suck the blood out of the tasty flies and mosquitoes.


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

I would be a violin that is made by Antonio Stradivarius and is the most expensive and cared one of all.


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

I would be a hiking boot and hold tight of my master's smelly socks and feet so he will not trip over some kind of rock.


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

I would be a forest full of trees and home to all kinds of animals with a hidden fort full of helicopters and RPG-7s.


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

I would be a pasta full of mozarella cheese and cream sauce with real crab meat and shrimps.


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

I would be a book titled Horrible Histories with cruel, hilarious, and informative stories about historical events.


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

I would be an orange with lots of pulp, juice, and Vitamin C.


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

I would be an AC-130 aircraft with all the United States Marine Corps inside me and I am shooting missiles and dropping bombs and Captain Price is shooting my mini-gun.


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

I would be a color shade of blue, and I will be shining bright in the painting.


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

If I was a place, I could be a airport with Boeing 787 Dream liners and Business lounges with Sofas and couches.


 * 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:** [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/teacher.pdf**] Metaphor: To describe an object by saying that it is another object. "My Macbook Pro is a speedy rabbit." Simile: To describe an object by saying that it is like an other object. "My MacBook Pro is like a speedy rabbit."
 * 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.** [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/character.pdf**] **Define and post at least 10 words you're not sure of the meaning. Grating: To reduce to small sheds Resounded: Fill a place with sounds Knotted: A fastening made by tying a rope Torso: The trunk of a statue Snag: An unexpected hidden obstacle or drawback Enameled: Coat or decorate with enamel Exuberant: Filled with lively energy or excitement Lethargic: Sluggish and tired Gaudy: Very bright or showy Opulent: Rich or luxurious

step 4: In your purple literature book, find 3 examples of a character description. Post, A shy girl who spoke in whispers. Lupe had a razor sharp mind. Her thumb was weaker than a neck of a newborn chick.

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 somethnig that nobody else would use.

step 7: Peer edit with a partner:** [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/peer.pdf**]


 * 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.**

October 27th Classwork // 1. Why does Lupe decide to learn how to play marbles? // She doesn't know how to play any sports and wants to win a championship for the first time. // 2. What are 3 things she does to prepare for the championship? // She rubs her finger against an eraser, does five finger pushups, and practicing shooting the marbles out of her finger. // 3. What kind of personality traits does Lupe have? (What kind of person is she?) Her personality is persistent, and she tries her hardest to accomplish something // // 4. What accomplishments has Lupe had in the past? // She was the school spelling bee champion, winner of the reading contest, blue ribbon awardee in the science fair, and more. // 5. Do you think Lupe deserves to win? Tell why or why not. // Yes. she worked hard from scratch to learn how to play marbles. // 6. Is Lupe the kind of person you would like to have for a friend? Explain. // I would like a person like Lupe as a friend, because those kind of people are not that good at sports, like me, but are good at studying, like me. // 7. What is something that you are not good at doing, but would like to be better? // // How could you achieve this goal? I am not that good at sports. I want to be better at sports, even though I have very little time to play any. Maybe I should play sports with other kids in class during lunch break to get better. // // 8. Describe the setting of the story. The story is set at Lupe's school, where she plays marbles in the marble championship. // // 9 Find and define 5 vocab words from the story: hypnotic: exerting a compelling, fascinating effect. rummage: an untidy search through a mass of objects. blustery: characterized by strong winds agate: a colored toy marble resembling a banded gemstone. fume: feel, show, or express great anger. // 2. When you finish the questions, do on your own the next 3 pages in your grammar workbook. **
 * 1. Read 'The Marble Champ' in purple literature book. Answer the questions in complete sentences. Post on your wiki.

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. They eat rabbits and mice. They all live in caves. There were a lot of nonsense taboos such as not letting anyone paint anything. What are three taboos that Tao breaks? Tao goes into the slough every time to hunt, hunts with a wolfdog, and paints in the Secret Cavern. What is Kala’s role in the clan? A women who saves Tao from getting eaten by the hyenas. How did Volt show Tao that he appreciated him? He gave Tao a tusk of a wild boar to wear around Tao's neck for heroism. Describe a couple times when Tao and Ram hunted together. They hunted 5 rabbits, caught 2 owl eggs from the nest, and caught a wild boar. Why is Tao an outcast? Tao has a bad foot, broke 3 taboos, he liked to draw, and couldn't hunt very well with the other members of the tribe.

Vocabulary

Verdant : Green with grass or other vegetation. Tension : Mental or emotional strain. Succulent : Tender, juicy, or tasty. Stifling : To suffocate. Spasm : A sudden or brief spell of activity or sensation. Ritual : A religious or solemn ceremony consisting of series of actions Rite : A religious or other solemn ceremony or act. Livid : Furiously angry. Impale : Pierced with a sharp instrument. Foretell : To predict. Flounder : To struggle helplessly in water or mud. Disheveled : Untidy or disordered. Browse : To survey objects casually. //

Classwork Friday, October 16th:** 1. [|Watch TV.]What was your favorite part? Why? Post on your wiki. I liked the male announcer drinking powerade at the end. It was funny and exaggerated our school. 2. Journal: Find a quote you liked from __Boy of the Painted Cave.__ Explain why you liked it. Post. "You do not need a father anymore. You are a man now." It was sort of the last phrase of the book and it revealed all the secrets Volt was hiding and told how much Tao has grown. 3. Answer the questions and the re-post the file. 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 (use screen grab)

__**Why is it important to read? **__ Imagine a place where there are no books. Without books, everybody is going to stop writing anything because there is no one to read. Lack of reading and writing will interfere with fluent communication, and it will feel like living in an ancient world. Reading is important for people to imagine, communicate, and learn. Firstly, reading can help people develop their imagination. Reading fictional stories and thinking about the stories ahead while reading them can enhance a person’s own creativity. Non-fictional stories can provide a person with facts and knowledge about things that they have not seen for themselves. For example, the Wright Brothers read about birds flying, which inspired them to imagine about humans flying. Their use of their imagination through reading eventually helped them to build planes. In addition, reading improves people’s communication skills. Reading is highly related to speaking and talking. People can learn new words and different ways to speak as they read books. For example, I learned about ancient Greek culture, including its language, after reading about ancient Greek mythology. I learned about new words and the speaking style that Zeus used in ancient times. Speaking is a key factor for building relationships and exchanging thoughts with friends, and reading helps you become a good speaker while assisting your brain to understand phrases more easily. This is why most of the great speakers of the history were fond of reading including President Lincoln. Finally, reading helps people to learn effectively. Without reading, learning will be very ineffective and seem almost impossible. For example, Helen Keller learned how to read, even though she was blind, because she realized the importance of learning through reading. While reading, the brain stores information for later use. This helps people’s memorization, which is very important in learning. Reading is one of the main skills of any kind of learning and daily life communication. Everything helps if we can read them daily. Even textbooks, which may be boring to lots of people, are still very valuable for the information they give. Reading gives people an opportunity to nurture our imagination, communication skills and helps them learn. We can see the importance of reading when we look back at human history and look at what enabled mankind to move from the Stone Age to the Digital Age.

__October 13, 2009__

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Homework due October 7th:
 * 1. Finish 3rd draft. Make the changes that your editor suggested.**

2. Think of a 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using t[|hird person point of view.] 3. Peer edit essay. 4. Read chapter 15 together in class. Chapter 15 is about Tao the prehistoric boy taking over Graybeard's spot as a cave painter. Graybeard was sick ad he died soon after the day of hunting **
 * Classwork October 5th:**
 * 1. Review packet

Tao becomes the Valley People's Cave Painter and Graybeard leaves his legend to Tao and lets him be the new cave painter. (The Chosen One) He was taught by Graybeard and was the shaman's wisxhes to let Tao be the Chosen one. Volt got angry and made Tao face Saxon but Tao defeated Saxon by blinding the mad bull with reflected sunlight. Volt shakes his head with amazement and declares Tao a new Cave Painter. Volt was Tao's father... 2. Finish classwork from September 25th. **
 * Homework due Monday, October 5th:**
 * 1. Read chapters 11-14 of // Boy of the Painted Cave //.

1. Work on expository essay. What is a thesis statement? Talk with me about your paper. Also, look at checklist:
 * Classwork Friday, September 25th:**

[|Expository Writing checklist.rtf] 2. Post journal entry. Read 2 other students' entries and post a comment under their entry. 3. Make video vocab of the following words: pelt, ritual, tallow, embers, torrent.
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Homework due Friday, September 25th: 1. Finish Boy of the Painted Cave chapters 4-8 packet.

Tao, the boy with the bad foot is about to become a paleolithic cave painter which was prohibited from the camp. His trusted new master (Graybeard) tells and teaches him how to paint. Tao is satisfied and once he hunts mammoths with ram and almost got killed. Tao is crazy about hunting with Ram and he those everything that is prohibited. He goes in the Slough, hunts with a wolf, and paints caves without permission. Fat= an extra grease from an animal or any living creature. Lashing= Running around trying to get free of something. Plodded= Moving slowly like animals **
 * Homework due Wednesday, September 23rd:**
 * 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. visit library for AR book ** 3. Journal: Write the beginning of a story about a class that misbehaves while there is a substitute teacher in class. 7 sentences minimum. Mr. Schwagler
 * Classwork September 21st:**
 * 1. read chapter 9 and begin worksheet

2. Finis ****h define and post 4 words ch 8. Tusks=The horns of a mammoth Amulet=A protection jewelry against evil spirits. Heart=The floor of a fireplace. Ripple=to form small waves
 * Homework due Monday, September 21st:**
 * 1. Finish rough draft of expository essay.

Classwork September 17th:**
 * 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)

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. The days were growing warmer as the sun climbed high into the havens. Find an example of metaphor on page 82. The open valley was a sea of waving grass, with scattered clumps of birch and willow trees, thick with new green and yellow leaves. What kind of work did the women of the clan do? They feeded children, took care of the clan, and did not hunt. What is Saxon? A big buffalo that is the main source of execution at the ancient times. What do you think Tao meant when he says that he has Saxon’s spirit carved on his stone? Saxon was a holy animal. Who was Tao’s visitor? Graybeard Where did he come from? The Secret Cavern, and from the mountain people. How did Tao offend Graybeard? He drew paintings on the cave.

Complete the 4 page Boy of the Painted Cave vocabulary hand-out. Hand in. Do for HW if incomplete. **

**Classwork Wednesday, September 16th** 1. Journal: Pretend you are Tao writing a letter to his mom (who he has never known). 7 sentence minimum. 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. 4. Work on expository writing assignment.


 * Classwork September 14th:**
 * 1. Journal: Setting is the time and place a story takes place. If you were writing a story about yourself, describe the setting (5 sentences minimum). **

1. mussels = members of several families of clams or bivalve mollusks, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. 2. flint = a hard, sedimentary cryptocrystalline form of the mineral quartz. 3. ritual = a set of actions, performed mainly for their symbolic value. 4. birch = the name of any tree of the genus Betula. 5. tarpan = an extinct subspecies of wild horse.
 * Homework due September 14th:**
 * Read chapter 8. Define the words, make a sentence and then answer the questions in full sentences.

1. What do you think Graybeard means when he says to Tao "You must learn to live with things you cannot change."? Tao cannot change his whole being right now. 2. What did Tao and Graybeard eat? Tea, plums, and some meat. 3. What advice does Graybeard give to Tao about making images? To try over and over until he is satisfacted and then erase his images because of Volt. 4. Describe how Graybeard teaches Tao to draw. He told Tao to start with the shoulders and he showed Tao how to do it. 5. What kind of 'magic' does Graybeard show Tao? Summoning Spirits for good hunting and drawing good signs for the hunter-gatherers. **

// 1. soot = Soot  is a general term that refers to impure carbon particles resulting from the incomplete combustion of a hydrocarbon. 2. stagger = To move or stand unsteadily, as if under a great weight 3. clan = A <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> group of people united by kinship and descendants. 4. clench = <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;">To close tightly 5. omen = A <span style="font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; line-height: normal;"> phenomenon that is believed to foretell the future
 * Classwork September 10th:**
 * Read chapter 7. Define the words and answer the questions in full sentences,

1. What was the reason for Volt to hate wolf dogs so much? He got scars from a wolf dog and his mother died from a wolf dog attack. 2. What creature does Graybeard think may have scarred Volt's face? A wolf dog. 3. What did Graybeard do when he saw the images that Tao had drawn in the sand? Why? He examined it, and then erased the images. 4. What has Graybeard been doing for the past 20 years? He was the chosen one, so he painted the secret cavern. 5. How old was Graybeard when he left the Valley People? Twenty years old //**


 * Homework due September 10th:**
 * 1. Finish Classwork from September 8th #2-5 **.

1. //Boy of the Painted Cave// QUIZ ch 1-5. Vocabulary and Comprehension. Study the worksheets handed out in class. You should have read chapters 1-5. 2. Journal: If you were Tao, how would you feel living alone in your new cave? Why would you feel this way? 3. Read chapter 6. Copy and paste the questions to your wiki. Answer in sentences. --Where did Tao and Ram mostly hunt? In the Slough and in the depth of the forests. --What kind of fish did they catch in the icy creeks? Trout and Pikes. --Why couldn't Tao tell Volt that he hunted with Ram?He is going to lose everything he had, paintings, --Who is Graybeard? A smart person who Tao likes to talk with, and he is the chosen one. --What will Graybeard do in the Secret Cavern?He will send the chosen ones to the secret cavern. 4. Post your video vocab using YOUTUBE. 5. Watch TV: Watch TV: []
 * Classwork** **September 8th:**

1. //Boy of the Painted Cave// QUIZ ch 1-5. Vocabulary and Comprehension. Study the worksheets handed out in class. You should have read chapters 1-5.
 * Homework due September 8th:**

2. Read chapter 5 and summarize in your own words. Post. Volt and the others saw Ram, the wolf dog, which was a friend of Tao. Tao ran up to Ram and escaped before the hunters can follow them. Tao returns Ram back to his hometown with the rock he used to chase away him. **
 * Homework due September 7th:**
 * 1. Create I-movie VIDEO VOCAB for words # 1-11.


 * Classwork September 3rd:**
 * 1. Journal Entry: If you could change one thing in MS, what would it be and why. (At least 5 sentences) **

//PLOT:// The boy's dog Ram gets revealed in the forest. The people run to kill him. The camp and Volt thinks that a wolf dog is a taboo and is evil. Ram runs away from Tao when he picks rock up. ** //SETTING:// Tao escaped from the camp and he ran away from Volt, his mean father. Kala has a new baby. //VOCABULARY:// Slough: A muddy side of a hill. Boulders: Very big rocks. Refusing: Not willing to try something.
 * Homework due Thursday, September 3rd:**
 * 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.

1. Journal entry: Which person, living or dead, do you admire the most? Why? 2. [|Take this quiz]. Post your score on your wiki page. **100%** <span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19px;">3. To review our grammar lesson, [|play this game.] 4. [|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. Hand in to 6C box. 2. Journal: Would you like to be famous? Why or why not? What would you like to be famous for? 3. Finish picture for Writing Gym.
 * Classwork August 28th:**

Classwork August 27th:
 * 1. Journal #3: Which super power do you wish you had? How would you use it to do good?**

1. Read chapter 3 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. Write 7 things that happened, define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki. a) What does Tao eat? b) Why does Tao eat bunnies? c) Why does Tao leave the hometown? d) Where does the chosen ones go? e) When does the wolf dog leave? f) The owl loses her eggs. g) Tao finds a new home and he is traveling
 * Homework due Thursday, August 27th:**

I. Hometown = The place where a person was born. II. Taboo = Something that is unlucky. III. Wolf dog = A mixed race of a wolf and a dog. 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.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">**Homework due August 25th:** 1. Finish reading chapter 2 of //Boy of the Painted Cave// 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. a) What is the wolf dog's new name (chapter two)? b) How many rabbits did Tao catch in total (chapter two)? c) How many eggs did Tao fetch from the Owl's nest? (chapter two)? d) What is a Taboo? (chapter one)? c) Why does the wolf dog becomes scared of Tao? e) How does the villagers turn their faces on Tao? f) How does Tao chase the wolf dog away? 3. Finish the worksheet on ch 1 we began in class.

1. First one to a million wins: []
 * Classwork August 21st:**

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. a) Why did the boy did not just kill the little wolf and eat it? b) Why did the boy try to draw a rabbit in the sand? c) Why are his tribe starving? d) What is the tribe's name. e) Does the boy ever come back from hunting the rabbit?
 * Homework due August 21st:**

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

1. What was the assignment in Miss Kemp's class? To give everyyone compliments. 2. What was the problem that Beth had? She was worrying about what comments can she write to Imogene. 3. Do you think it is harder to give or receive a compliment? Explain It was harder to give a compliment you need to be accurate and truthful. 4. Why do you think Imogene asked Beth to write the compliment on her arm? She rarley heard compliments and wanted to remember Beth's compliment. 5. Why does the author use humor in the story? To give a lesson to the readers while making the story a very funny story.
 * August 18th classwork**: **//<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">The Best School Year Ever //<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">

__//<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">Define and use in a sentence: //__//<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">Optimism: feeling that good things will happen. We may now look forward with optimism. ////<span style="display: block; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left;">Determination: when you end your decision correctly and staying with it until the decision is right. He fought illness with courage and determination. Patriotic: having or expressing a great love for your country. The story "Number the Stars" is about patriotism. Margarine: a type of butter made from vegetable fats which is more healthier. My mom thinks that margarine is healthier than regular butter. Cunning: able to get what you want in a clever way He was cunning as a fox. // ** August 14th classwork: **To reinforce our grammar lesson, [|play this game.], this [|one,] this [|one,] and this [|one.]**