The Task: Choose TWO sets of words from the following list and write a compound sentence using both words (That's a total of TWO sentences per student)
1. Enact, Reinstate
2. Ergonomic, Synthesize
3. Vigorous, Composure
4. Allege, Reinstate
5. Invigorate, Instantaneous
Example:
1. The mayor was forced to reinstate the employee after the state committee agreed to enact the new law protecting his rights.
Due Date: Sept. 28th
Monday, September 26, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
8th Grade: Assignment # 4
Research "Nat Turner" and share two facts about him. Do this in the same fashion as last year. The first person to post will start with 1,2....the next person will then begin with 3,4, etc. Please carefully read the posts prior to your own posting so that we may avoid repeating information.
Due Date: Monday Sept. 26th
Due Date: Monday Sept. 26th
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
7th Grade: Assignment # 5
Conjunction: a word that joins words or groups of words
THE TASK: Choose 3 conjunctions from the following list and write three separate sentences (using one in each sentence) about something you have learned about either the Inuit, Cliff Dwellers, or East Indian cultures. (You may write all three sentences about one culture but you do not have to.)
after - because - provided - until - but - or - nor - for - when - although
Example:
1. I was impressed with the inner fortitude of the Inuit because they were able to survive while living in a very difficult climate.
2. The Cliff Dwellers left their homes when they realized the drought was making it impossible to grow enough food to survive.
3. Traditional dances and religious celebrations played an important part in the daily lives of most Native American cultures until the Europeans crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
Due Date: Friday Sept. 23
THE TASK: Choose 3 conjunctions from the following list and write three separate sentences (using one in each sentence) about something you have learned about either the Inuit, Cliff Dwellers, or East Indian cultures. (You may write all three sentences about one culture but you do not have to.)
after - because - provided - until - but - or - nor - for - when - although
Example:
1. I was impressed with the inner fortitude of the Inuit because they were able to survive while living in a very difficult climate.
2. The Cliff Dwellers left their homes when they realized the drought was making it impossible to grow enough food to survive.
3. Traditional dances and religious celebrations played an important part in the daily lives of most Native American cultures until the Europeans crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
Due Date: Friday Sept. 23
Friday, September 16, 2011
8th Grade: Assignment #3
The Task: Write a 4-5 sentence paragraph describing why or why not you think Frederick Douglass should be considered one of the eminent human rights activists in our country's history. (Remember to be specific).
Due Date: Monday Sept. 19th 7:30 AM
PS. This is an actual "blog" and should be posted on this site. If you do not have access to a computer, you can hand in a hard-copy.
Due Date: Monday Sept. 19th 7:30 AM
PS. This is an actual "blog" and should be posted on this site. If you do not have access to a computer, you can hand in a hard-copy.
7th Grade: Assignment # 4
The Task: On this blog - write two or three sentences about what you have learned about the Inuit (you do not have to force every detail that we've learned into your sentences). Some of your answers will overlap - that's okay!!
Due Date: Monday 7:30 AM
PS. Again, this is to be written on the blog and NOT a hard copy like the previous assignments.
Due Date: Monday 7:30 AM
PS. Again, this is to be written on the blog and NOT a hard copy like the previous assignments.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
7th Grade: Assignment # 3
Task: Complete Ex 1 AND Ex 4 on loose-leaf for UNIT 1.
Due Date: Wed Sept. 14th
Due Date: Wed Sept. 14th
Friday, September 9, 2011
8th Grade: Assignment # 2 (Vocabulary)
THE TASK: Complete Ex 1-4 for Unit 1 in your vocabulary book.
Due Date: Tuesday September 13
Due Date: Tuesday September 13
Thursday, September 8, 2011
7th Grade: Assignment # 2 (Vocabulary)
THE TASK: Complete Ex 2 & 3 for Unit 1 in your vocabulary book.
Due Date: Monday September 12
Due Date: Monday September 12
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
8th Grade: Assignment # 1 (HARD COPY)
NOTE: This is a "hard copy" assignment, which means that your work should be written down on paper and handed in to me.
The Task: Find a newspaper, magazine, or internet article on the 9/11 Memorial and write a one page summary describing what you learned. You are required to use the worksheet (#4) I gave you in class in order to give me the proper information and help you complete the writing...but you do not have to answer every question.
Due: Friday September 9th
Good luck!!
2 Helpful sites: 911memorial.org & 911remember.com
The Task: Find a newspaper, magazine, or internet article on the 9/11 Memorial and write a one page summary describing what you learned. You are required to use the worksheet (#4) I gave you in class in order to give me the proper information and help you complete the writing...but you do not have to answer every question.
Due: Friday September 9th
Good luck!!
2 Helpful sites: 911memorial.org & 911remember.com
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
7th Grade: Assignment # 1* (HARD COPY)
NOTE: This is a "hard copy" assignment, which means that your work should be written down on paper and handed in to me.
The Task: Find a newspaper, magazine, or internet article and write a one page summary describing what the article is about. You are required to use the worksheet (#4) I gave you in class in order to give me the proper information and help you complete the writing...but you don not have to answer every question.
Due: Thursday September 8th
Good luck!!
Mr. V
The Task: Find a newspaper, magazine, or internet article and write a one page summary describing what the article is about. You are required to use the worksheet (#4) I gave you in class in order to give me the proper information and help you complete the writing...but you don not have to answer every question.
Due: Thursday September 8th
Good luck!!
Mr. V
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Last Summer Assignment: (All Students)
We're one long weekend away from the start of the school year...yes, it's true. Two things I would like you to do for the last assignment. `
1. Find and newspaper or magazine article...read it and write a brief 5-7 sentence summary on the blog about it. Stick to what you learned as a younger student when writing about the article: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How - you learned the 5W's in 1st grade...their value has not diminished. If your paragraph does not answer those questions - then you're paragraph is not complete. I want the top of your paragraph to include the title of the article and the author.
2. Bring the article in to class on our first day, September 6th. Good luck and have a great LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!
V
1. Find and newspaper or magazine article...read it and write a brief 5-7 sentence summary on the blog about it. Stick to what you learned as a younger student when writing about the article: Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How - you learned the 5W's in 1st grade...their value has not diminished. If your paragraph does not answer those questions - then you're paragraph is not complete. I want the top of your paragraph to include the title of the article and the author.
2. Bring the article in to class on our first day, September 6th. Good luck and have a great LABOR DAY WEEKEND!!
V
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