English+6E

English 6E
Ryu M
 * = David ||= Cole || Andrew K ||= KeeTae ||= Lilly K ||
 * = SooHyun ||= Thomas ||= Yerin ||= SungWon ||= Christina L ||
 * = KiHwan || Chan ||= Sean ||= Michelle P ||= Allison P ||
 * = Amy Pa ||= Callum ||= Chris W |||| Christina ||

=[|SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT]=

1. Finish reading //The Conch Bearer.//
 * HW Due Tuesday, June 8th:**

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

1. Find, define and post 5 vocab from chapter 18.
 * HW Due Friday, June 4th:**

1. Hand in HW to 6E box. 5 mins 2. Read chapter 15 on your own and create a 5 question multiple choice quiz. Post on your wiki. 20-25 mins 3. Listen out loud to chapter 16 (at the beginning of tape 4 side A). Write down 5 things that happen in your notebook. 20 mins 4. Fill in Vocabulary Enricher-Literature Cirle worksheet (yes, all 28 words). Use ch 1-16 of Conch Bearer to find your words (finish for HW). 25 mins
 * CW Tuesday, June 1st:**

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

1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about //The Conch Bearer// and post it on your wiki. 3. You will be assigned to write the prompt of a fellow student. 4. Conch Bearer open book comprehension quiz #2.
 * CW Friday, May 28th:**

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

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

1. Read chapters 9 and 10. Post 15 Qs with answers.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 25th:**

1. Choose something to do on: [] 2. Review HW 3. Create a timeline of 10 things that have happened so far in The Conch Bearer: http://classtools.net/education-games-php/timeline/
 * CW Thursday, May 20th:**

1. Finish reading chapter 8 (from page 107) and write 5 Qs with Answers about the whole chapter.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 20th:**

1. DOL, finished grammar book. 2. Conch Bearer ch 1-4 quiz. 3. When you finish the quiz, take [|this online grammar quiz] and post your score. 4. Finish presentations of interviews. 5. Listen to chapter 8.
 * CW Wednesday, May 19th:**

1. Read chapter 7 and write a 5 sentence summary.
 * HW Due Wednesday, May 19th:**

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

1. Read chapter 6 and write 7 Qs with answers and define 3 vocab.
 * HW Due Monday, May 17th:**

[|take the survey]** Using [] ., create a game that uses 15 questions and vocab from ch 1-5 of Conch Bearer.
 * CW Thursday, May 13th:

1. Read chapter 4 and post 5 questions with answers.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 13th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar/Review HW 3. India True or False 4. Take notes on[| India documentary] 5. Read aloud chapter 2 6. Play this[| prepositional phrase game.] 7. Take[| this quiz] and post your score AND [|this one.]
 * CW Wednesday, May 12th:**

1. Read chapter one of Conch Bearer and post 10 questions with answers. 2. Read chapter two of Conch Bearer and write a 5 sentence summary.
 * HW Due Wednesday, May 12th:**

1. Read 'The Wright Brothers' page 532-end. 2. Answer the think about it questions and define 3 vocab. Post. 3. Think of something you can invent. Use Paintbrush, A-4 paper or another application to draw what your invention would look like.cWrite a paragraph about your invention. Post.
 * 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.
 * HW Due Monday, May 3rd:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar Book 3. take the [|adverb quiz] Post your scores. 4. take [|another] 5. Play the a[|dverb battleship game.] 6. Reading from purple lit book.
 * CW Friday, April 30th**

1. Take [|adverb quiz.] 2. [|Play adverb game.]
 * CW Wednesday, April 28th:

CW Monday, April 26th: 1. Practice [|double negatives.] and [|this one.]

HW Due Thursday, April 22nd:** 1. Grammar extra credit opportunity: Write 2 sentences of each question on page 91.

1. DOL 2. Grammar 3. Quiz your partner on your 10 Habibi questions. 4. Finish posters and documentary.
 * CW Wednesday, April 21st:**

Do warm-up on board. Take qui[|z on verb tenses]
 * CW Monday, April 19th:**

1. Finish reading Habibi. Create a 10 question multiple choice quiz that covers the whole book. Post.
 * HW Due Monday, April 19th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar book. 3. Finish presentations (hand in your scoring rubric for 5 points) 4. Listen to next chapters. 5. Jigsaw //Habibi// by creating and presenting posters. Using I-movie, create a one minute documentary about the making of your poster.
 * Classwork Thursday, April 15th:**

__INCLUDE:__

1. The title of your chapter.

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

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

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

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

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

6. Write a poem about the setting.

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

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

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

10. Present your poster to the class.

11. On the back of the poster, list the jobs that your group members did in completing this assignment.

1. DOL & Grammar 2. Finish Presentations 3. Listen to Habibi 4. Select am important scene from the book. Why is it important to the story? Recreate the scene using http://www.doink.com/.
 * CW Tuesday, April 13th:

HW due Friday, April 9th:** 1. Finish reading the chapter 'How Many Sides Does a Story Have'. What are the 5 most important events that happen in the chapter? What would you have done if you were Liyana?

1. DOL 2. Grammar book, perfect tense. 3. More perfect tense.[| Take quiz.] When to use the[| present perfect tense.] 4. Read page 222 of Habibi aloud. 5. Listen to next chapters. 6. Work on Keynote.
 * CW Wednesday, April 7th:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar book 3. Irregular verbs. 4[|. Play game] against your friend. Post the winner. 5. Take[| irregular verb quiz]. Post your score. 6. Listen to Habibi (draw). Newspaper report. Postcard. 7. Send 5 step video to film festival. See English wiki for link.
 * CW Monday, April 5th:**

1. Read Habibi pages 213-221. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocabulary (defined).
 * HW Due Monday, April 5th:**

1. Listen to Habibi from page 208 2. Habibi project due April 12th
 * CW April 1st:**

1. Read Habibi pages 200-207. Post 3 Qs and 2 vocab. 2. [|Watch the video] on recent Israel-Palestine events. Summarize in 5 sentences. Post. 3. Finish 5 step video.
 * HW due Wednesday, March 31th:**

1. DOL 2. Listen to Habibi from page 200 3. Habibi project due April 12th 4. Spelling Bee (MS bee Monday, April 5th)
 * Classwork Monday, March 29th:**

What's goin' on in the world? Read the student newspaper about the [|current Israeli-Palestinian] conflict and answer the questions:** 1. Why did US-Israeli tensions flare this week? 2. What was Israel’s response to the anger from the United States? 3. What was the Palestinian response to the announcement? 4. What was the Six-Day War? Why is it important?
 * Classwork Thursday, March 18th:

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

Here are [|some recent photos] of the recent turmoil
 * Find another article that interests you in this newspaper. Read and summarize it here:**

1. Take the present [|tense quiz.] 2. Ask a partner your Habibi Qs.
 * CW March 15th:

HW Due March 15th:** 1. Read pages 175-200. Post 15 Qs with answers. Also, post and define 5 vocab.

1. Each student was assigned a chapter from Habibi. Using [], create a short clip that shows what happened in your chapter. Also, use 3 challenging vocab words from the chapter in your clip. Post clip on your wiki.
 * HW Due Wednesday, March 10th:**

1. Read Habibi pages 157-174. Post 10 questions //with answers// and define 5 vocab words.
 * HW Due Monday, March 8th:**

1. After your quiz, watch this tutorial on using the Go Animate program: http://goanimate.com/howdoesitwork Now, go to: http://goanimate.com/ Sign up, create and post your own
 * CW March 4th:**

1. Study handout for DO/IO quiz.
 * HW Due Thursday, March 4th:**

1. DOL 2. [|Read this article] on proper email etiquette and post 5 ideas from the article on your wiki. Also, please use my school email (nschwagler@kis.or.kr) and NOT the wiki if you wish to send me an email. 3. Review DO worksheet. 4. Grammar quiz (DO and IO) on Thursday, March 4th. 5. Habibi read aloud from page 149. Post 5 questions that your partner will answer. 6[|. Indirect Object Quiz] and [|Direct Object Quiz]
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 3rd**

1. Write another vocab poem. 2. Memorize the new one or the one you had for HW. 3. perform 4. [|Watch TV] 5. grammar worksheet
 * Classwork Feb 26th:**

1. Post the poem that you wrote on your wiki.
 * HW due Friday, Feb 26th:

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

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

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//

4. Listen to Habibi

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

1. Review Qs 2. Habibi's family lives in Jerusalem. Read this [|current event article.] Post 7 facts on your wiki about the article. 3. Grammar 4. Listen to Habibi out loud
 * Classwork Friday, Feb 19th:**
 * [|5. watch TV]

HW due Friday, Feb 19th:** 1. Read Habibi pages 93-125. Post 15 questions with answers.

[|1. Watch TV]
 * CW Friday, Feb 12th:

HW due Friday, Feb 12th:** 1. Read Habibi pages 59-66. Post 5 questions and 5 vocab.

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

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


 * Original Paragraph by John Steinbeck**

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

Common Prepositions

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

1. Read //Habibi// pages 38-50. Post 10 questions with answers.
 * HW due Monday, Feb 8th:**

1. DOL /[|watch TV] 2. Journal Writing: Your OWN PTV story. 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 Friday, February 5th:**

FINAL NARRATIVE ESSAY DUE Wednesday, Feb 3rd. ** VOICE rubric: [|voice rubric.pages]

1.** Take STAR reading test. 2. Make 7 sentences with 7 different prepositions. POST. //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 Wednesday, February 3rd:
 * about

2. Grammar Practice [|take the quiz] and [|this one]


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


 * Play a bit of each singer. Listen to 3.
 * Write about the differences in their voices and style of singing. #1-3 on your wiki. Write the name of each singer or song title and 5 adjectives that describe their sound.
 * Rate each singer from 1-5 using the VOICE rubric.
 * Discuss with a partner how singers have their own individual voices.
 * Relate this to writing by explaining that authors have their own styles also.

2. Grammar Practice a. [] b. [] 3. Read/Listen Habibi. 4. Student- 2 Qs (with answers) per page and one vocab per page. [|Post on discussion.]

1. //DOL/Grammar// Do this exercise: [] //2.[|Play the game.] on subject/verb agreement// 3. [|Take a quiz.] 4.[| Read this interview] with Naomi Shihab Nye. Post on your wiki 7 things you learn about her.
 * Classwork Wednesday, Jan 27th:**

1. Have at least 2 paragraphs of your narrative essay written. 2. __Underline__, //italicize,// **make bold** or change the color of a sentence in your essay that you feel shows your personality.
 * HW due Wed, Jan 27th:**

1. DOL/grammar 2. Review how you rated yourself for VOICE. 3. Write 2nd paragraph. 4. Read aloud from Habibi.**
 * Classwork Tuesday, January 26th:

1. Rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Then, give an example of each.
 * Classwork Thursday, January 21st:**

Passion: Sounds like something I'd say: Help audience understand: Captured tone: Use of humor is appropriate:


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

1. Write the first paragraph of your narrative essay. Underline the thesis statement. POST.
 * Homework due Thursday, January 21st:**

1. Read this[| personal narrative]. What are 3 examples in which her 'voice' in writing shows her personality? 2. Finish Friday's classwork.
 * Homework due Tuesday, January 19th:**

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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 * ||  || It makes me SAD when... ||
 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] ||
 * ||  || The FUNNIEST thing that ever happened to me was... ||
 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] ||
 * ||  || I really get ANGRY when... ||
 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] ||
 * ||  || The most EXCITING thing I ever did was... ||
 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] ||
 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is... ||
 * ||  || The most EXCITING thing I ever did was... ||
 * ||  || [[image:http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/_themes/kim-s-korner-theme-1/smallapple.gif width="25" height="29" caption="bullet"]] ||
 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is... ||
 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is... ||
 * ||  || The SCARIEST thing I remember is... ||

1. DOL 2. Interview/summary 3. Grammar
 * Classwork Wednesday, January 6th:**

1. [|Create a crossword] from the vocab words we used in class. 2. Write 2 questions and answers from ch 1-12. Post Qs on your wiki.
 * Homework due** **Friday, January 8th:**

1. Grammar workbook pages 46-49. 2. Complete the Gilgamesh study guide. Take it home. You do not need to answer in sentences. Gilgamesh test will be on Tuesday, January 12th. 3. If you finish the study guide, you may take a Gilgamesh AR quiz and an AR quiz from a book you read over break.
 * Classwork Friday, January 8th:**

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

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.//
 * Homework due Friday, December 11th:**

AND THEN, give an example of each term from Gilgamesh.

1. Create a discussion with your group: [] After your discussion, post the URL of your pad
 * Classwork Wednesday, December 9th:**

1. Read Gilgamesh pages 67-72. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 words.
 * Homework due Wednesday, December 9th:**

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.
 * Classwork Monday, December 7th:**

1. Read chapter 7 of //Gilgamesh// and write 5 questions with answers. Also define 3 words from the chapter.
 * Homework due Monday, December 7th:**

1. [|Read about Gilgamesh] and list 5 facts on your wiki about what you learn. 2. Fill in 'Elements of the Epic Hero Cycle' worksheet. 3. With a partner, draw your own hero (on back of worksheet or on your Mac) and list 10 qualities he/she has. Post.
 * Classwork Thursday, December 3rd:**

1. Possessive Nouns. Take[| this quiz] and [|this one]and post your results.
 * Classwork December 2nd:**

1. Post Movie trailers on your wiki 2. Finish [|Gilgamesh jeopardy.] Copy and paste URL.
 * Homework due Monday, November 30th:**

1. Grammar 2. Finish and watch movie trailers. Here is the rubric: 3. Finish jeopardy.
 * Classwork Thursday, November 26th:**

1. Grammar 2. check HW 3. Movie trailers 4. Finish [|Gilgamesh jeopardy.] Copy and paste URL.
 * Classwork Tuesday, November 24th:**

1. Read chapter 6 of //Gilgamesh// and write 5 questions with answers.
 * Homework due Tuesday, November 24th:**

1. Grammar 2. check HW 3. Movie trailers? 4. Create [|Gilgamesh jeopardy.]
 * Classwork Monday, November 23rd:**

1. Read __Gilgamesh__ chapters 3-5. Summarize each chapter (5 sentence min) and define 3 words from each chapter. Post.
 * Homework due Monday, November 23rd:**

[|watch tv] 1. Grammar 2. Jigsaw Gilgamesh step 1: Read your page. step 2: Summarize your page and write a 'movie trailer' on a Pages document. 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: Edit. Add music, words, pictures step 5: Post to your wiki.
 * Classwork Monday, November 16th:**

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.
 * Homework due Friday, Nov 13th:**

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

warm-up: Do t[|he spelling bee. T]ake a screen shot and post when finished with Level 2. 1. //Gilgamesh// is a myth. What is a myth? [|Read this] 2. Find a partner and answer each others' Gilgamesh questions. 3.[| Read this]and then fill in the blanks: Myths are stories created to give _ __to persons, places, and things. Myths are tales from traditions of certain peoples and cultures, such as the__ _, ___,__ _, and the ___. They are especially connected with__ beliefs and rites. These rites were thought to invoke a type of, designed to help _ __grow. Myths explain how people acquired basic things like ,__ ___,__ _ and. The sun seems to move in relation to the earth. The Greeks explained this by seeing the sun as a golden chariot drawn by fiery. Myths were used to teach humans proper __. The gods considered__ _, or excessive pride, to be the worst offense, deserving the worst punishment. People of modern times have created myths about such American heroes as __,__ ___, and. American myths also include the stories of__ _ __and__ _.
 * Classwork November 10th:**

__**Homework due Tuesday, November 10th:** 1. Read chapter one of //Gilgamesh//. Post 5 questions about the chapter.

1. Finish your descriptive essay. Here is the rubric to follow: 2. Evaluate your essay for word choice. Grade, evidence and example.
 * Homework due Monday, November 9th:**

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'
 * Classwork November 9th:**

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.//
 * Classwork November 5th:**

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.//

3. 6 TRAITS OF WRITING. [|What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. 4. Return Painted Cave 5. Read aloud 'Darnell Rock Reporting' 6. Pages 24-26 Grammar Workbook

1. Now that you have described your character, put him into action. What happens to him? Finish 3 paragraphs. 5 sentences each. Remember to use a metaphor. Also, pay attention to your verbs. Are they weak or strong? Your paper should also include a pic of your character.
 * Homework due Thursday, November 5th:**

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
 * Classwork Tuesday, November 3rd:**

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

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

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

__1. Our next writing assignment will be to write a descriptive essay, specifically, you are going to describe a character that you make up. step 1: Read some examples of some good character descriptions. Note how similes and metaphors are used: [] step 2: Define metaphor and simile (use a dictionary if you need to). Also, think of your own examples, Post.

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

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

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

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

step 7: Peer edit with a partner: []

If you happen to finish this, you may begin reading the next story in purple lit book. If you do not finish, do for HW due Tuesday, November 3rd.

1. Read 'The Marble Champ' in purple literature book. Answer the questions in complete sentences. Post on your wiki. //1. Why does Lupe decide to learn how to play marbles?//
 * October 28th Classwork**

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2. When you finish the questions, do on your own the next 5 pages in your grammar workbook.

1. PAINTED CAVE final review: Answer the questions and define the vocabulary.
 * Homework due Oct 28th:**

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

What are three taboos that Tao breaks?

What is Kala’s role in the clan?

How did Volt show Tao that he appreciated him?

Describe a couple times when Tao and Ram hunted together.

Why is Tao an outcast?

Vocabulary

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

1. Review HW 2. [|One memory of Jeju] that I would like to bury in a time capsule and uncover 50 years later. 3. Grammar Practice book 4. Watch video: media type="youtube" key="ewqFhNw9k7g" height="234" width="281" 5. Read 'Marble Champ'
 * October 26th Classwork:**

1. Play at least [| 5 themes:] 2. Write in your journal about something you are looking forward to on the field trip. 3. Independent and Dependent Clause [|Practice.]__
 * October 20th Classwork:**

__4. Jeju Island Assignment: In your journal, write 10 observations about 5 places we visit.__
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1. Grammar Practice: http://www.funbrain.com/cgi-bin/gg.cgi?A1=m&A2=0&A3=0&AFUNCT=1&ALEVEL=1
 * October 19th Classwork:

Homework due Monday, October 19th:** 1. Read ch 16-18 Painted Cave. 2. Answer the questions and the re-post the file. Boy Painted Cave chs 15-18.doc

1. More Idioms: [] ALSO: []
 * Classwork October 15th:**

1. Read chapter 15 and [|create a comic.] Take a screen grab and post on your wiki.__
 * Homework due October 15th:**

__**Classwork October 13th:** 1 Pick your own topic. Use this site to help organize your thoughts: []. Post on your wiki. 2. Idioms Practice []

1. Final draft due of expository essay. Print out at home and hand in at the beginning of class.
 * Homework due Monday, October 12th:**

1. Finish chapters 9-14 packet & finish and post mad lib from class.
 * Homework due Friday, October 9th:**

1.[| Create a mad lib]using at least 10 words from Boy of the Painted Cave.
 * Classwork October 8th:**

1. Finish 2nd draft. Typed.
 * Homework due October 8th:**

1. Hand out ch 9-14 packet. 2. Think of a memorable 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using t[|hird person point of view.] 3. Read chapter 15 together in class.
 * Classwork October 8th:**

1. Read chapters 11-14 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. 2. Finish classwork from September 25th.
 * Homework due Tuesday, October 6th:**

1. Work on expository essay. What is a thesis statement? Talk with me about your paper. Also, look at checklist: [|Expository Writing checklist.rtf] 2. Post journal entry: 'What is special for me about Chuseok?' 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. Using youtube, post on your wiki.
 * Classwork Friday, September 25th:**

1. Finish //Boy of the Painted Cave// packet chapters 4-8 2. Read chapter 10. Write and post a summary paragraph of the chapter.
 * Homework due Friday, September 25th:**

1. Warm-up: In your journal, write about something that has really been annoying you lately. If everything is perfect, then you can make something up. Minimum 5 sentences (10 minutes) 2. Quietly read chapter 9. Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Post. (25 minutes) (You may have to look up some of these terms) //Find an example of personification on page 82. Find an example of metaphor on page 82. What kind of work did the women of the clan do? What is Saxon? What do you think Tao meant when he says that he has Saxon’s spirit carved on his stone? Who was Tao’s visitor? Where did he come from? How did Tao offend Graybeard?//
 * Classwork Friday, September 18th:**

3. Complete the 4-page //Boy of the Painted Cave// vocabulary hand-out. Hand in to 6E basket. 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.

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). 2. Post a 5 sentence summary of chapter 8. 3. Learn about some of the creatures that existed during the time of //Boy of the Painted Cave: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oz05v0OEPoo//. Post 5 facts about the video on your wiki.
 * Classwork September 14th:**

Read chapter 8. Define the words, make a sentence and then answer the questions in full sentences, //1. mussels 2. flint 3. ritual 4. birch 5. tarpan
 * Homework due September 14th:**

1. What do you think Graybeard means when he says to Tao "You must learn to live with things you cannot change."? 2. What did Tao and Graybeard eat and drink? 3. What advice does Graybeard give to Tao about making images? 4. Describe how Graybeard teaches Tao to draw. 5. What kind of 'magic' does Graybeard show Tao?//

1. View the chapter 7 vocab of 5 other students. On YOUR page, write the name of the student, one thing they did well, and one thing they can improve on next time. 2. Journal Entry: Your plans this weekend. 5 sentences.
 * Classwork September 11th:**

1. Read chapter 7 //Boy of the Painted Cave a//nd create a video summary of the chapter using I-movie. Using youtube again, post to your wiki.
 * Homework due September 11th:**

1. Take the quiz and hand in to 6E basket. 2. Journal: If you were Tao, how would you feel living alone in your new cave? Why would you feel this way? Minimum = 5 sentences. 3. Read chapter 6. Copy and paste the questions to your wiki. Answer in sentences. --Where did Tao and Ram mostly hunt? --What kind of fish did they catch in the icy creeks? --Why couldn't Tao tell Volt that he hunted with Ram? --Who is Graybeard? --What will Graybeard do in the Secret Cavern? 4. Watch TV: [] 5. Watch 3 other students' video vocabs and add a comment under their video.
 * Classwork September 9th:**

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. Finish worksheet ch 1-3. Letter to parent hand-written on the back. 3. Finish posting video vocab on your wik page. Include the date and the name of the assignment (video vocab ch 1-3)
 * Homework due Wednesday, September 9th:**

1. Create I-movie VIDEO VOCAB for words # 1-11.
 * Homework due September 7th:**

1. Journal Entry: If you could visit any place on earth, where would you go? Why. (At least 5 sentences) 2. Begin creating your video vocab.
 * Classwork September 3rd:**

//Define the following in your own words.// 1. embankment: 2. gouge: 3. taboo: 4. shaman: 5. auroch: 6. pugmark: 7. haunches: 8. propped: 9. cringe: 10. thicket: 11. slough: 12. tussocks:
 * Homework due September 3rd:**

1. Journal entry: If you could change one thing about MS, what would it be? Why? 2. [|Take this quiz]. Post your score on your wiki page. 3. To review our grammar lesson, [|play this game.] 4. [|Together in class.] 5. Begin writing assignment:
 * Classwork September 2nd:**

1. Read chapter 4 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. Write 3 things about the plot, 2 things about the setting, describe 3 characters, define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki. 2. Do #5 on August 31st classwork if you didn't finish it in class.
 * Homework due Wednesday, September 2nd:**

1. DOL 2. Grammar. 3. Read journal entries from 5 other students. Which one was your favorite? Why? [|Post your response.] 4. chapter 3 questions. 5. Post a journal entry: Which person, living or dead, do you admire the most? Why? At least 5 sentences.
 * Classwork Monday, August 31st:**

1. Read chapter 3 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. Write 7 things that happened, define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki. 2. Post a journal entry 'If you had a superpower, what would it be and why.' At least 7 sentences.
 * Homework due Monday, August 31st:**

1. This is how your page should look--EXACTLY: http://nschwagler.wikispaces.com/Michelle+P
 * Classwork Thursday, August 27th:**

1. Read chapter 2 of //Boy of the Painted Cave//. Write 7 things that happened, define 3 vocab words. Post on your wiki. 2. Finish posting your journal entry #1.
 * Homework due Thursday, August 27th:**

1. The first one to a million wins a prize: http://www.quia.com/rr/36765.html
 * Classwork Tuesday, August 25th:**

1. Read chapter one Boy of the Painted Cave. Complete the chapter one worksheet.
 * Homework due Monday, August 24th:**

1. Finish questions and definitions from //The Best School Year Ever.// 1. What was the assignment in Miss Kemp's class? 2. What was the problem that Beth had? 3. Do you think it is harder to give or receive a compliment? Explain. 4. Why do you think Imogene asked Beth to write the compliment on her arm? 5. Why does the author use humor in the story? What do you think is the funniest part?__
 * Homework due August 20th:**
 * August 18th classwork:** //The Best School Year Ever//

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

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

Then, take[| this quiz] and this[| one.]
 * August 14th classwork:** To reinforce our grammar lesson, [|play this game.], this [|one,] this [|one,] and this [|one.]