Independent Reading: Question # 2

Compare (similarities) and contrast (differences) with your book's protagonist (main character) with either Ponyboy Curtis or Jennings Michael Burch - for 7th graders and Alfred, John, or Lorraine for 8th graders.  Please write at least 7 sentences in paragraph form. 

PLEASE WRITE YOUR NAME AND PERIOD THAT I TEACH YOU AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR POST.  FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF POINTS.

ALSO, 8TH GRADERS...STEP UP YOUR GAME.  YOUR 6 MONTHS FROM HIGH SCHOOL - WRITE LIKE IT -  I'M CALLING YOU OUT A.G.!!

Hope everyone is having a fun and relaxing holiday break. 

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Independent Reading Question # 1

What is the title and who is the author of the book your reading?  Who is the protagonist and what is his/her greatest conflict in the story so far? (Answers should be written in paragraph form)

PLEASE WRITE YOU NAME AND PERIOD THAT I TEACH YOU AT THE BOTTOM OF YOUR POST...FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN LOSING POINTS!!

Thank you.

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7th Grade: Topic 9 (Vocabulary)

Please answer one of the following questions.  Please used the underlined vocabulary word in your answer.


1. List in succession three problems Jennings has in chapters 6-10.
2. What is Walter's greatest ambition?
3. What occurrence took place between Jennings, Donald, and a shark?
4. According to George, what is mom's recurrent problem?

Example:  Three problems that Jennings has to cope with in succession are: his mother getting sick again, not being able to see Sal anymore, and being bullied and attacked by his classmates at his new school.

8th Grade: Topic 8

Write a brief paragraph that illlusrates three different examples of symbolism in Paul Zindel's The Pigman.

7th Grade: Topic 8

How is Sal a "father figure" for Jennings?  Use specific details from the book.

December 13: Choose Your Topic

If you went to the IMAX theater, please respond to Topic "A" and if you did not attend, please respond to Topic "B."

Topic A.   What did you like best about each movie?  What did you like least about each movie?

Topic B.   What was the best part of your day?  What was the worst part of your day?

7th & 8th Grade: Topic 7

Poetic Terms Practice:  Please post one example of alliteration and one example of onomatopoeia.

For example: 

Alliteration:            John Lennon lived a life longing for love and peace.
                     
Onomatopoeia:     "Crack" and "Boom" cried* the thunder as it danced* across the sky.


*Personification is also being used here.

8th Grade: Topic 6

In a brief paragraph, explain what you think the following quote means.
"If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."

                                                                                                                        

                                                                            -Maya Angelou

7th Grade: Topic 6

In a brief paragraph, explain what you think the following quote means.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
                              - Maya Angelou

John Lennon

As we talked about in class, today was the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death.  Do a little research and write a short paragraph sharing something you learned about him (use the television, radio, internet, etc. as a source).  Try to be unique and avoid writing the same things other people are using in their posts.  

Remember to write your name and period.

8th Grade Topic 5

Why were John and Lorraine arrested?   How did their parents react to this?

8th Grade: Topic 4

Do you think John and Lorraine could fall in love and be happy as a couple?

7th Grade: Topic 5

Compare Jennings' relationship with Stacey to Ponyboy's relationship with Cherry.

Class Clash - Question

I thought the Junior High represented themselves well in "class clash,"  the hallway looked great and almost everyone was wearing their colors.  Maria's "solo" was a highlight!!  Overall, I loved that the Sophmores didn't give up or allow the technical problems to keep them from bringing a great effort.   Clearly though, I thought the Seniors represented and should win this year...

What did you think of the Class Clash performances?

7th Grade: Topic 4

How are Jennings' two oldest brothers (George and Walter) different from one another?

8th Grade: Topic 3

Do you think Mr. Pignati is a positive or negative role model for John and Lorraine?  Explain.

7th Grade - Topic 3: Jennings and Ponyboy

How are Jennings and Ponyboy similar with their struggles in life?

8th Grade - Topic 2: Symbolism

What does the "zoo" symbolize for both Mr. Pignati in the The Pigman and Jennings in They Cage The Animals at Night? (Please write at least 4 sentences and sign your name at the bottom of your post)

7th Grade - Topic 2: Jennings' Family

In a short paragraph, please describe some of the members of Jennings' family.  (Remember to include your name)

7th Grade - Topic 1: Home of the Angels

Describe Jennings' experience at The Home of the Angels (Please be sure to write you first and last name at the end of your post)

8th Grade: Topic: 1 John and Lorraine

Why do you think John and Lorraine struggle so much in their relationships with their parents?  (Please post your first and last name before you write your response)