Tuesday, May 13
Continue reading Diary of Anne Frank
Develop a Vocabulary List while reading; write down any unfamiliar words for a collective discussion.
The extra credit assignment is due Thursday, May 16
No HW
May 2008
Online Resource Links
Skills Tutor
Monday, May 12
Continue Reading Diary of Anne Frank
NO HW
Thursday & Friday, May 8-9
Read the background to Diary of Anne Frank in our Literature Book.
Begin reading Scene 1 Diary of Anne Frank
Listening Comprehension Quiz pps. 701-707
NO HW
Wednesday, May 7
Today, students completed the powerpoint presentations explaining the Holocaust article's we read in class yesterday. Students were requested to submit the facts they gathered from their reading for a Journal/Reflection grade. Make sure this is turned in by tomorrow. We will complete the presentaitons tomorrow. There is no homework tonight.
EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES
The House on Mango Street
By Sandra Cisneros
Extra Credit Opportunities!
Option 1
Come in Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. for a 25-question multiple choice test on the novel.
Option 2
Reaction & Reflection
The following responses must be written in ink (preferably typed) in MLA format. Each response must include textual evidence including specific scenes and examples from the novel with the page number identified (see your MLA checklist). See the RUBRIC ON BACK of this sheet.
1) Describe the conflict(s) that Esperanza faces (both internal and external).
2) Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. What symbols do you find woven throughout this novel?
3) What message did you learn from the book? How was the message conveyed to the reader?
4) For whom was the book written? How do you know? Examples…
5) Write a brief biography on the author. What components of her life or experiences to you feel are represented in the novel?
I have given my child permission to read The House on Mango Street in his own time and understand that there are two ways in which he/she may choose to earn extra credit for Language Arts.
YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH OPTIONS! The grade(s) that you make on this will replace your lowest assessment grade for this class. This assignment is due Friday, May 16th. Good luck!
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE EXTRA CREDIT.
By Sandra Cisneros
Extra Credit Opportunities!
Option 1
Come in Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. for a 25-question multiple choice test on the novel.
Option 2
Reaction & Reflection
The following responses must be written in ink (preferably typed) in MLA format. Each response must include textual evidence including specific scenes and examples from the novel with the page number identified (see your MLA checklist). See the RUBRIC ON BACK of this sheet.
1) Describe the conflict(s) that Esperanza faces (both internal and external).
2) Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. What symbols do you find woven throughout this novel?
3) What message did you learn from the book? How was the message conveyed to the reader?
4) For whom was the book written? How do you know? Examples…
5) Write a brief biography on the author. What components of her life or experiences to you feel are represented in the novel?
I have given my child permission to read The House on Mango Street in his own time and understand that there are two ways in which he/she may choose to earn extra credit for Language Arts.
YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH OPTIONS! The grade(s) that you make on this will replace your lowest assessment grade for this class. This assignment is due Friday, May 16th. Good luck!
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE EXTRA CREDIT.
By Sandra Cisneros
Extra Credit Opportunities!
Option 1
Come in Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. for a 25-question multiple choice test on the novel.
Option 2
Reaction & Reflection
The following responses must be written in ink (preferably typed) in MLA format. Each response must include textual evidence including specific scenes and examples from the novel with the page number identified (see your MLA checklist). See the RUBRIC ON BACK of this sheet.
1) Describe the conflict(s) that Esperanza faces (both internal and external).
2) Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. What symbols do you find woven throughout this novel?
3) What message did you learn from the book? How was the message conveyed to the reader?
4) For whom was the book written? How do you know? Examples…
5) Write a brief biography on the author. What components of her life or experiences to you feel are represented in the novel?
I have given my child permission to read The House on Mango Street in his own time and understand that there are two ways in which he/she may choose to earn extra credit for Language Arts.
YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH OPTIONS! The grade(s) that you make on this will replace your lowest assessment grade for this class. This assignment is due Friday, May 16th. Good luck!
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE EXTRA CREDIT.
By Sandra Cisneros
Extra Credit Opportunities!
Option 1
Come in Thursday, May 15, at 8:00 a.m. for a 25-question multiple choice test on the novel.
Option 2
Reaction & Reflection
The following responses must be written in ink (preferably typed) in MLA format. Each response must include textual evidence including specific scenes and examples from the novel with the page number identified (see your MLA checklist). See the RUBRIC ON BACK of this sheet.
1) Describe the conflict(s) that Esperanza faces (both internal and external).
2) Symbols are objects, characters, figures, or colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. What symbols do you find woven throughout this novel?
3) What message did you learn from the book? How was the message conveyed to the reader?
4) For whom was the book written? How do you know? Examples…
5) Write a brief biography on the author. What components of her life or experiences to you feel are represented in the novel?
I have given my child permission to read The House on Mango Street in his own time and understand that there are two ways in which he/she may choose to earn extra credit for Language Arts.
YOU MAY CHOOSE ONE OR BOTH OPTIONS! The grade(s) that you make on this will replace your lowest assessment grade for this class. This assignment is due Friday, May 16th. Good luck!
Parent Signature: ___________________________________________
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE EXTRA CREDIT.
Tuesday, May 6
1) Students were separated into two reading groups and read one of the two articles: "Rescue in Denmark" by Harold Flender or "Serving Mein Fuhrer" by Eleanor Ayer.
2) In their groups, students began creating a presentation to teach the other classmates about the excerpt. the presentations will be completed and shared tomorrow.
NO HW
Monday, May 5
1) Read "Broken Glass, Broken Lives" by Arnold Geier
2) Answer Comprehension Questions:
5/5/08
“Broken Glass, Broken Lives” By Arnold
Comprehension Questions
1. Why couldn't Grandpa, Grandma, and Aunt Dora get an affidavit to immigrate to the U.S.
2. What secret was told to Grandpa as a favor from a soldier?
3. Where did Papa say he was going when he fled the house?
4. Why did Papa want to go to the American Embassy so badly?
5. What does this autobiography teach us about the pursuit that people have made to get to the United States
NO HW
Tuesday, April 29
We had 62 books from our media center to investigate the following topic:
Holocaust: Connection to Literature
Students were asked to do the following:
1) Select 2 resources from our library selections and preview them.
2) At the top of your sheet of paper, write down the author, title, publisher, city published, & date published (MLA Format).
3) Read some selections from the book.
4) Briefly reflect on what you read (4-8 sentences).
5) Ask yourself, "How does this resource impact my perception of this time in history?"
6) What does the Holocaust have to do with Language Arts?
No HW
Monday, April 28
Movie: Auschwitz: If you cried, you died
Reflection: How does this movie impact your thoughts and feelings about the treatment of certain people throughout history? (slaves, Jews, Native Americans, Japanese-Americans following WWII, bullies, etc.)
NO HW
Thursday-Friday, April 24-25
Journal Entry #24: Reflect on the CRCT Language Arts Section
Discuss social injustice as a building block activity for the Holocaust Unit. See attached for specific questions guiding the discussion:
No HW. Have a wonderful weekend!
