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November 30, 2009
Group C
Group C Homework Assignments due 12/7/09.
Complete Exercise 8, worth 5 points.
Write a Classified Ad (such as a newspaper ad), worth 10 points.
Choose an item—a bicycle, a baseball trading card, a music box, CDs, or something else to sell by using a classified ad. An accurate description will help potential buyers to get a clear picture of the object, and also will help to ward off unnecessary phone calls that may result from misleading information. Describe in paragraph form, a *real or an imagined item for sale, including all necessary details. Specific nouns and vivid adjectives will enhance your descriptions. Remember that a paragraph is 3 – 5 sentences.
*To use a real object, you will need a permission slip from your guardian/parent stating that you have permission to sell said object. The permission slip must be signed, dated and attached to the back of your ad by the assignment’s due date.
Posted by YosaifS at 05:18 PM
History 7 Chapter 10
Chapter 10 test: 12-2-09.
P.66 in workbook from Chapter 10, due 12-2-09.
Study guide/review for Chapter 10, due 12-2-09.
November 30, 2009
History Chapter 10 Review/Study Guide
1. a. Which cities/countries/continents grew in population and importance along the Muslim trade routes?
b. What were *some of the items traded?
2. Describe one condition that led to the cultural blending in Islamic civilization.
3. What influence did the Muslim cultural contributions have n medieval Europe?
*Some infers three or more.
Please write your answers in complete sentences, and be thoughtful—this is your study guide!
Posted by YosaifS at 05:14 PM
Spelling/Vocabulary
Spelling/Vocabulary Due Dates:
Due Wednesday, 12-2-09: syllables, accent marks, alphabetize list, parts of speech, and write a sentence for each word. Extra credit for using all the words in one creative sentence!
Due Friday, 12-4-09: write each word three times.
Spelling/vocabulary test on Friday, 12-4-09.
November 30, 2009
Spelling/Vocabulary
1.religious of, relating to, or devoted to religious beliefs or observances;scrupulously and conscientiously faithful
2.popular of or relating to the general public; suitable to the majority;frequently encountered or widely accepted; commonly liked or approved
3.inquisition the act of inquiring; an investigation conducted with little regard for individual rights; a severe questioning; capitalized: a former Roman Catholic tribunal for the discovery and punishment of heresy
4.expulsion Removal by force.
5.segregation The forced separation of one group from the rest of a community.
6.regular constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline
7.circular having the form of a circle; marked by or moving in a cycle;intended for circulation
8.particular of, relating to, or being a single person or thing
9.synagogue A Jewish house of worship.
10.invasive tending to infringe; of, relating to, or characterized by military aggression; tending to spread; tending to invade
11.ransom Money paid in exchange for the release of prisoners
12.crusades a remedial enterprise undertaken with zeal and enthusiasm; capitalized: any of the military expeditions undertaken by Christian powers in the 11th, 12th, and 13th centuries to win the Holy Land from the Muslims
13.anti-Semitism hostility toward or discrimination against Jews as a religious,ethnic, or racial group
14.successors one that follows; one who succeeds to a throne, title, estate,or office
15.survivors to remain alive or in existence; to continue to function or prosper
Posted by YosaifS at 05:04 PM
November 20, 2009
History 7 Chapter 10
History Project Assignment on Chapter 10 due 11/30 is worth 10 points.
Design a monument or statue that celebrates the contributions made by Muslims to world civilization. Your monument or statue should include the following:
• At least four figures or visual symbols to represent Muslim contributions to world civilization
• A plaque that explains the five most important contributions of Muslims to world civilization
• A rough outline map of the Muslim world with a star to indicate the two best places for the monument or statue to be displayed
• A one-sentence explanation of why the monument should be placed at one of these locations
Be creative! Materials other than paper and pencil are encouraged.
Posted by YosaifS at 02:40 PM
November 17, 2009
Novel Study
Response Reading Assignment over Thanksgiving Break
Read pp. 190-212 due 11/30.
Notes about the reading of pp. 190-212 due 11/30.
Choose a character in the book.
From the medieval England time period, imagine that you are this character.
Present day: Our class is going on a field trip, traveling back in time! You, as a character in the book, will be our guide, introducing us to characters in the book.
1. As our guide, write a letter to our class describing who we will meet, what we will see, and what we should bring (clothes, money, gifts, etc.)
1-2 pages
2. Analyze the book for recurring themes, (bravery, loyalty, friendship, loneliness, etc.) Cite examples with quotes from the book with page numbers.
1-2 paragraphs
3. Please give your recommendation of this book. Did you like it or dislike it? Why?
1 paragraph
Your essay will be worth the following points:
Title page 5
Grammar 5
Punctuation 5
Spelling 5
Sect. 1 15
Sect. 2 5
Sect. 3 10
Total: ___/50
Sections 1-3 will be graded upon the quality of answers to these questions:
How well does the response address the questions/prompts?
How well does the response reflect careful reading of the book?
How well is the response written?
Point values:
5 Exceeds standards
4 Meets standards
3 Minor revisions needed
2 Needs more instruction
1 Needs a great deal more instruction
N Not enough evidence to assess
Posted by ValerieC at 06:05 PM
November 16, 2009
Newspaper Article Review
Review a newspaper article.
List the author, audience, location, as well as illustration and caption, if any.
Diagram one sentence with subject, verb, and pronouns.
Summarize the article (this can be one or more sentences.)
Write a letter to the editor, with your positive or negative review.
Be ready to discuss your article in class.
This is a daily assignment worth 2 points.
Posted by ValerieC at 02:16 PM
November 09, 2009
English 7
Review: What is a subject, verb, and what are pronouns? Look online or discuss with family or friends.
Use this review to help focus the sentence diagram in the newspaper article review due 11/30.
Posted by YosaifS at 09:48 PM
History 7 Chapter 10
Read in Chapter 10: 10.6 - 10.12. Due 11/20.
Read Introduction 10.1 - 10.5.
Write 5 sentences with vocabulary in text for Chapter 10. Due 11/18.
Posted by YosaifS at 09:47 PM
November 06, 2009
Spelling/vocabulary
Spelling/Vocabulary Due Dates:
Due Wednesday, 11-18-09: syllables, accent marks, alphabetize list, parts of speech, and definitions from Oxford English Dictionary or Webster's Dictionary (both are available in class) or Merriam-Webster.com., (free, online.)
Due Thursday, 11-19-09: write a sentence for each word. Extra credit for using all the words in one creative sentence!
Due Friday, 11-20-09: write each word 3 times.
Spelling/vocabulary test on Friday, 11-20-09.
1. accurate
2. calligraphy
3. illustrated
4. opponent
5. dazzling
6. attitude
7. barrier
8. chessboard
9. illustration
10. innovation
11. exaggerated
12. summarize
13. oppression
14. tomorrow
15. irrigation
Posted by YosaifS at 01:50 PM
November 05, 2009
History 7 Chapter 8
Read in class 11/5Th
11/6F: Finish reading, listen to CD and do notebook, due 11/9M
11/9M: Review questions, Test
Posted by YosaifS at 09:15 PM
English 7 Cellular Telephone Owner's Manual
11/5 Read, questions and Quiz
Posted by YosaifS at 09:13 PM
November 04, 2009
Catherine Called Birdy
Notes for each chapter are required.
September pages 1-12 due 11/3
October pages 13-29 due 11/4
October pages 29-42 due 11/6
Posted by YosaifS at 01:32 PM
November 03, 2009
English 7 Eeking Out a Life
Read story, do questions page 65 due 11/3
Quiz 11/3
Posted by YosaifS at 08:15 PM
November 02, 2009
English 7 Essay: 2nd Expository Writing Assignment
Prompt, rubric, outline form given 11/3
Introduction/outline due 11/5
First draft due 11/6
Edit partner's paper due 11/9
Final due due 11/10
Favorite Season
An expository essay can be a description, an explanation, a comparison, or a problem with a solution to that problem. If you had to choose one season of the year as your favorite, which one would you chose? Before you begin to write, think about the season you have chosen and why it is your favorite. You might be thinking about the weather, certain activities in this season, or both. Now write an essay in which you explain why this one season of the year is your favorite. Support your ideas with examples and details. This essay will be non-fiction. Make sure that your composition has a strong beginning, middle and end. Plan your main ideas and main points in your outline. Your grade will reflect the use of description and the clarity of your composition.
Your essay will be graded based on the Standards Based Expository Rubric.
Posted by YosaifS at 05:06 PM