Winter Break Homework December 21st 2007
Assignment was distributed on December 21st.
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Literacy7 #64 December 14, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Re-read Chapter 7. Read chapter 8 and take notes. Look for alliteration
Literacy7 #63 December 13, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Look for alliterations on pages 23 – 38. Understand the word – F-A-T-E. Read chapter 7. Review and study prologue to the end of Chapter 7.
3. Answer the Be A Star questions and don’t forget to leave comments.
Literacy7 #62 December 12, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Try to interpret the first three lines of the Beowulf in Old English
3. Read the next chapter.
Literacy7 #61 December 11, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Re-read chapter 5 and read chapter 6. Be prepared to discuss.
Literacy7 #60 December 10, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Read the next chapter in Beowulf and take notes. Re-read the glossary and become familiar with the characters
3. Answer the Be A Star Questions
Literacy7 #59 December 7, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Read the prologue – pages 1 and 2 in Beowulf. Also read pages 149-160. You will be tested on this on Monday!
3. Continue to leave comments and answer the Be A Star Questions.
4. Also, please do not forget to continue to work on NTastic 4 or Rhyme or Reason.
Literacy7 #58 December 6, 2007
1. Make sure that you have read all poems in the packet, have found the rhyming pattern for each poem, have a comparison between the poem read in class and one of your choosing and finally be sure that you have come up with a conclusion on what the last poem is about.
2. If you have not already done so, please submit your Gravity myth.
Literacy7 #57 December 5, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Try to understand last poem – what is it about?
3. Work on drafts and TYPE final of Gravity myth
Literacy7 #56 December 4, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Work on the sonnets. Complete the rhyming pattern. Choose which sonnet is closely related to the one we wrote in class and tell why.
3. Work on your Rhyme or Reason or NTastic4 writing
Literacy7 #55 November 27, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Read Sonnet #55 in your poetry packet. Break it down the way you did in class today. Also, write about what you think it is about.
Literacy7 #54 November 27, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Write Source Skills Book page 3 and 4 – To be graded
3. Work on your second draft of the Gravity myth – first and second draft due tomorrow
4. Create an colorful image of what you think Sonnet 19 – Devouring Time is about.
Literacy7 #53 November 26, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Come up with a list on how to make your Gravity story better.
Literacy7 #52 November 21, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Complete ‘Be A Star’ questions and complete 5 comments.
3. Read ‘Devouring Time’ poem under Rhyme or Reason tab. Write a reaction on it.
Literacy7 #51 November 20, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Re-read The Cask of Amontillado – be prepared to discuss. On looseleaf, write about how you would seek out revenge on your worst enemy. What would you do? Use your knowledge of the story to help you.
Literacy7 #50 November 19, 2007
1.Reading Log
2. Take one creature from todays’ trip to the Mythic Creature Exhibit and find it in a story that you read as a young child. What impact did that creature/story have on you? Try this, think about the first time you read a story that had a mythical creature in it. What story was it? What creature was it? How did you feel when you read the story? Explain.
3. All literacy homework due tomorrow – Gravity myth, sonnets, Cask of Amontillado dialogue, poster or diorama.
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Literacy7 #49 November 16, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Work on one poem from Rhyme or Reason – read it and write what you think about it.
3. Work on 5 comments and don’t forget to answer the Be A Star questions.
Literacy7 #48 November 15, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Continue working on the Cask of Amontillado dialogue/diorama/script.
3. Continue working on the Poem and reaction. Be prepared to discuss.
Literacy7 #47 November 14, 2007
1. Read The Cask of Amontillado on page 152. Create a diorama, book poster, dialogue or script for the story. Due Monday.
2. Go to The Rhyme or Reason Tab on this site. Choose one of the poems. Read it and tell what it is about. Write a reaction to it.
Literacy7 #46 November 13, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Read the Cask of Amontillado. Be prepared to discuss
3. Memorize your parts for the play – be prepared for a quiz tomorrow.
Literacy7 #45 November 9, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #44 November 8, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #43 November 7, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #42 November 5, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Re-read The Red Masque of Death. Based on your re-reading and what was discussed in class, be sure to have notes and be prepared for a summary.
3. Complete the worksheet.
Literacy7 #41 November 2, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Read, “The Masque of Red Death” – pages 145-151 in your Edgar Allan Poe book. Write a brief summary on what you think it is about.
Literacy7 #40 November 1, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #39 October 31, 2007
Trick or Treat
Literacy7 #38 October 30, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #37 October 29, 2007
1. Write a scary poem
2. Be prepared to bring in costume and come in prepared to present on Wednesday! Stories MUST be typed!
Literacy7 #36 October 26, 2007
1. Read the introduction on pages VII to XVI.
2. Create a diorama or a poster on The Pit and The Pendulum
Literacy7 #35 October 25, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #34 October 24, 2007
Write a one and half page or 2 pages short story about your castle that you built today or write a 16 line poem about the castle that you built today.
Literacy7 #33 October 23, 2007
Trip Tomorrow
Literacy7 #32 October 22, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Retell the Pit and the Pendulum in your words (on looseleaf)
3. Write a one paragraph reaction to the story (on looseleaf)
4. Get your test signed and returned tomorrow.
Literacy7 #31 October 19, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Continue to work on your horror stories
3. Don’t forget to make 5 comments on the site and work on the Be A Star questions
4. SIGNED TRIP SLIPS AND MONEY!!
Literacy7 #30 October 18, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Read The Pit and the Pendulum – pages 129-144 – what do you think this story is about?
Literacy7 #29 October 17, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Continue working on your horror story
3. Make a prediction on the next story that we are going to read – The Pit and the Pendulum
Literacy7 #28 October 16, 2007
1. Study for Melvin Beederman test tomorrow.
2. Start working on a dialogue between you and the murderer in The Tell Tale Heart. What would you say to him?
3. If you have not completed the assignment below, please bring it in tomorrow.
Literacy7 #27 October 15, 2007
Tell Tale Heart Questions – to be answered online!
1. What is it about the eye that bothers the narrator of the story? Why? How does he describe the eye?
2. What does the narrator do each night? Why? When does he sneak into the man’s room?
3. Why doesn’t the narrator kill the man during the day when his eye is open?
4. What happens on the 8th night? How does the old man react? What does the narrator do?
5. How does the narrator kill the old man? What steps does he take to hide his crime?
6. How does the narrator react when the police come? What happens to shake the narrators calm? Why does he confess?
Illustration Activity
1. Draw, paint, use clay, create a diorama – choose any one of these and create the most memorable scene from the Tell Tale Heart. Remember to write a two paragraph description of your scene using notes from the story.
MELVIN BEEDERMAN TEST WEDNESDAY!
Literacy7 #26 October 12, 2007
Reading Log
Study for the Melvin Beederman Test
Continue to work on your horror stories, poetry and comic book stories
Don’t forget to leave 5 comments and answer the “Be A Star” questions for Bonus points
Literacy7 #25 October 11, 2007
Continue to work on all writing assignments – Horror Stories, Comic Book and Poetry items. Begin studying for the Melvin Beedermen test. Be prepared to discuss The Tell Tale Heart!
Literacy7 #24 October 10, 2007
Read pages 172 – 177 – Tell Tale Heart – Write a response to it
Make a prediction of Never Bet the Devil Your Head
Create a scary scene and write one paragraph about it
Continue to work on all stories – Horror, Comic Book and poetry
Literacy7 #23 October 9, 2007
1. Reading Log
2. Work on your scary story
3. Study for your Melvin Beederman test
Literacy7 #22 October 5, 2007
1. Work on your Melvin Beederman story – Remember, it must be typed.
2. Reading Log
Literacy7 #21 October 4, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #20 October 3, 2007
1. Read for 36 minutes
2. Work on your scary stories – it can be on anything that you want
3. Study Melvin Beederman notes – test on Wednesday or Thursday
Literacy7 #19 October 2, 2007
Write a story about Melvin Beederman meeting his evil twin Melvin. You may change the evil Melvin’s name and add any other details to your story that you may think is important.
Literacy7 #18 October 1, 2007
Read for 36 minutes
Work on a scary story involving Melvin Beederman -A Halloween Special – 4 pages – due tomorrow.
Literacy7 #17 September 28, 2007
Reading Log
Literacy7 #16 September 27, 2007
September 26th
Homework is as follows:
1. Read for 36 minutes
2. Make sure that your Venn Diagram is completed and be prepared to discuss Mr. M’s and Mr. N’s story
Literacy7 #15 September 26, 2007
Create a Venn diagram between Mr. N and Mr. M’s story.
Read for 36 Minutes
Literacy7 #14 September 25, 2007
Read for 36 Minutes
Don’t forget to comment on the point of view story of Mr. M and Mr. N
Literacy7 #13 September 24, 2007
1. Read for 36 minutes
2. Return literacy test tomorrow signed if you have not yet returned it
3. Make a prediction on what you think will happen next in Melvin Beederman
4. Read both Mr. M and Mr. N’s point of view story. Write 2-3 paragraphs on which story you think is the truth and why.
Literacy7 #12 September 21, 2007
1. Read for 36 minutes
2. Don’t forget to work on your comic book stories and poetry. Be
prepared to share on Monday.
3. Don’t forget to leave 5 comments on the main page.
Literacy7 #11 September 20, 2007
Read for 36 minutes
Work on your Poetry or Comic Book Story
Literacy7 #10 September 19, 2007
1. Read 36 minutes
2. Make a prediction on Melvin Beederman
3. Start memorizing the poem
4. Keep editing your work
Literacy7 #9 September 18, 2007
1. Read for 36 minutes
2. Make a prediction on what you think happens next in the Melvin Beederman story.
3. Return your Melvin Beederman stories signed tomorrow.
4. Work on your poetry or comic book story
5. Make sure that you’ve made a comment on “A picture is worth 1000 words”
Literacy7 #8 September 17, 2007
Read for 36 minutes.
Post a comment on “a picture is worth a thousand words”
Be prepared to write your comic book story or poetry
Don’t forget to bring your papers back signed.
Literacy7 #7 September 12, 2007
Using your previous knowledge of the Magic Tree House series, write a dialogue about Jack and Annie meeting Melvin in their tree house. What would they say and do with each other.
If you are not familiar with the Magic Tree House series, write about who you think the Tree House that Melvin is using as his hideout belongs to.
Literacy7 #6 September 11, 2007
Complete your Melvin Beederman published work. Be sure to include how and why you are in Los Angeles, how you met Melvin and what do you say and do once you meet him. Published work and drafts are due tomorrow and to be graded.
Also, be prepared to choose which group you will be in:
Comic Book Group
or
Poetry Group
Literacy7 #5 September 10, 2007
Based on this morning’s Literacy reading, make a prediction on what you think will happen with Melvin and Carl and their relationship in Chapter 2. Also, describe Melvin – what does he look like? How is his personality?
Finally, write a one and 1/2 – two page response on what you think would happen if you met Melvin Beederman. Discuss your meeting. Why were you in Los Angeles and how did you meet him? What did you say and do?
Complete on a sheet of loose-leaf.
Literacy7 #4 September 7, 2007
1. Read 36 minutes and keep a log
2. Extra Credit assignments are posted for all areas – they are due Sunday.
Have a nice and restful weekend!
Literacy7 #3 September 6, 2007
1. Supplies are due tomorrow
2. Summer assignments are due tomorrow
3. Return two blue contact cards
4. We need a signed note from parents for students who walk home alone or take public transportation!
5. Return signed permission slips
Literacy7 #2 September 5, 2007
Please write what your favorite book is, the author of the book and why this book is your favorite.
Finish writing about your expectations and goals
Reminders:
1. Supplies are due Friday
2. Summer assignments are due Friday
3. Visit website and study for test
4. Fill out two blue contact cards
5. We need a signed note from parents for students who walk home alone or take public transportation!
Literacy7 #1 September 4, 2007
1. Supplies are due Friday
2. Summer assignments are due Friday
3. Visit website and study for test
4. Fill out two blue contact cards
5. Fill out foreign language preference forms
6. We need a signed note from parents for students who walk home alone or take public transportation!