7th Grade: Assignment # 8

The Task: Answer the following 2 questions & then email them to me at
rvergara@elmsd.org.

1. What feelings to you think Jonas had about his father and the rules under which the community lived after watching the Ceremony of Release of the newborn twin?

2. Do you sympathize with Rosemary? Do you think she was brave or cowardly? Explain


Due Date: November 4

7th Grade: Assignment # 7

The Task: Define the following words, use them in a sentence & then email them to me at rvergara@elmsd.org.

fleeting, horde, realm, glum, suppress

Example:

1. Mimic - to copy or imitate

I warned my son to watch his behavior because his younger cousin would mimic everything he did.

8th Grade: Assignment # 7

The Task: Define 4 of the following words, use them in a sentence & then email them to me at rvergara@elmsd.org.

blustered, detachment, discontent, estuary, instinctive, obscured, poultice, strenuous

Example:

1. Feinted - a movement made in order to deceive an adversary

The boxer feinted with this left hand and then jabbed with his right to strike his opponent.

8th Grade: Assignment # 6

The Task: In an 8-10 sentence paragraph please explain what you think "the red badge of courage" means and explain whether or not you think Henry earned it.

Due Date: Thursday, October 6th

7th Grade: Assignment # 6

The Task: In a brief 6-8 sentence paragraph, compare and contrast Jonas' society with our society. (Be specific and use the transitions we worked on in class)

Due Date: Friday October 7th