Thursday Jan 31st

Sorry Christopher your post got erased!!!

No School Friday!

Due Monday-We are taking the Oaks reading test -bring a book- eat before
Speeches- Mia, Zion, Ana
Current Event Orange!
Supporting Facts sheet for persuasive- (see below)
One context sheet
Work on your speech if you haven't done it.

Due Tuesday-
Second context sheet
Essential questions from Mercy Corps


Working on your ACTION PLAN!

Have a great weekend!

Persuasive Letter Research                                                           Name__________________

Topic:

_________________________________________________________________________________

Supporting Argument 1:

Fact:

Source:

_________________________________________________________________________________

Supporting Argument 2:

Fact:

Source:

_________________________________________________________________________________

Counter-argument:

Fact against counter argument:

Source:

_________________________________________________________________________________

Other facts and sources:

Wednesday 30th

Speech on your HERO 5$ for Mercy Corps- Thursday  Action plans  Energy resource letter- Wednesday

Tuesday 29

Speech on you HERO- People doing their Speech on Wednesday- Christopher, Mountain, Cheyenne, Tarquin and Colton
5$ for Mercy Corps- Thursday 
Action plans 
Energy resource letter- Wednesday

Monday 28th

Speech this week or next week-BE READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bring 5$ for Mercy Corps!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Action plan!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CURRENT EVENT ORANGE Mon 84th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday!!!!!Jan. 25

Applebees ticket sales-8 am on Saturday!

 Due Monday-Jan 28th
Bring in $5 for Mercy Corps
 Reading Biography/ taking notes  
 Biography internet research

Biography speech outline(see below)

Intro:  Your hook - attention getting statement

Quote:    How do you relate or connect to this quote?

Supporting  Paragraphs: should be 2-3 paragraphs. Note: Each paragraph has a structure that makes it clear to the listener and has transition sentences between 1). Describe your hero-physical and actions include dates and locations 2).  Specific reasons that they are your hero and what have you learned from them

Conclusion: Summarize your speech. Make a strong finishing statement. What do you want to leave your audience thinking about? What message do you want them to remember?

Use this space to make an outline to use during your speech:

Green energy sheet- That was given out on Tuesday!

Purple current event-Christopher, Mia, Micheal, Cheyenne, Tex, Anna

Energy Reflection-

Energy Teach-In Reflection                                                                   Name___________________

List any topics that you were influenced by and why?

What made you feel most sad? Why?

What made you feel inspired? Why?

Pick 3 topics to go into more deeply(include details):

Why do you care about them?   

1.

2.

3.

 

Wed 23rd

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation
  Tomorrow are going to Bagdad so bring money because we might be able to buy popcorn and pizza
 
Reading Biography/ taking notes Jan. 28th
Green energy sheet- Monday 28th
Biography sheets- Jan 28th
1 from inter-web and other from book

Any LATE work!!!ASAP

Tuesday 22nd

Green energy sheet- Monday 28th
Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation

 
Reading Biography/ taking notes Jan. 28th

Biography sheets- Jan 28th
1 from inter-web and other from book


Any LATE work!!!ASAP

Thursday 17th

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation


 

 Service Reflection for the term typed- Friday 18th
Blue group current event-Friday
Carbon Nation poster- Tuesday 22nd
20 Questions- SEE ASSIGNMENT BELOW
                         Final- Tuesday 22nd
Reading Biography/ taking notes Jan. 28th

Biography sheets- Jan 28th
1 from inter-web and other from book


NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!!!!!!!!! Feb 21

20 Questions Poem                                 Name____________________

Rough draft due Thursday January 17^th  Typed Final due Tuesday January 22^nd

You will write a poem made up of 20 questions inspired by Jim Moore's poem and Sarah Bacus' example. Possible themes are: things we miss in our daily lives, objects in our house, what ifs, feelings, wonderings about things from the past and what they are doing now.

Twenty Questions

by Jim Moore

Did I forget to look at the sky this morning
when I first woke up? Did I miss the willow tree?
The white gravel road that goes up from the cemetery,
but to where?

And the abandoned house on the hill, did it get
even a moment?

Did I notice the small clouds so slowly
moving away?

And did I think of the right hand of God?

What if it is a slow cloud descending
on earth as rain? As snow? As shade?

Don't you think I should move on to the mop?

How it just sits there,too often unused?

And the stolen rose on its stem?
Why would I write a poem without one?
Wouldn't it be wrong not to mention joy?

Sadness,its sleepy-eyed twin?

If I'd caught the boat to Mykonos that time when I was nineteen
would the moon have risen out of the sea
and shone on my life so clearly
I would have loved it
just as it was? Is the boat
still in the harbor, pointing
in the direction of the open sea?

Am I still nineteen? Going in or going out,
can I let the tide make of me
what it must? Did I already ask that?

Twenty Questions by Sarah Bacus

Did I forget to take a deep breath this morning?  Appreciate the air moving

In and out of my lungs?  Did I miss the dogwood tree planted in the backyard

For Viv’s first birthday?  Are all the leaves gone now? 

Did I notice Kean’s retainer sitting by the sink?  Hidden by drying dishes and a merry-go-round of spices?  How long has it been there?

And the brown lavender buds on the corner?  Withered but still faintly smelling

Of summer?  Why would I write a poem without those?

Wouldn’t it be wrong not to mention humor?  And its surly twin, sorrow? 

Did I remember to laugh this morning? 

Where would I be if I’d decided to work on that farm in Isla Vista?  Surrounded by avocado trees, mounds of asparagus, and sweet strawberries?  What’s growing there now?  Who’s hands are working the earth?

What will January hold? February?  Will I be able to appreciate all that is offered?

Wednesdaay 16th

Same as yesterday:

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation

 20 Questions- SEE ASSIGNMENT BELOW Rough- Thursday 17th
                         Final- Tuesday 22nd

 Service Reflection for the term typed- Friday 18th
Blue group current event-Friday


Reading Biography/ taking notes Jan. 28th


NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!

20 Questions Poem                                 Name____________________

Rough draft due Thursday January 17^th  Typed Final due Tuesday January 22^nd

You will write a poem made up of 20 questions inspired by Jim Moore's poem and Sarah Bacus' example. Possible themes are: things we miss in our daily lives, objects in our house, what ifs, feelings, wonderings about things from the past and what they are doing now.

Twenty Questions

by Jim Moore

Did I forget to look at the sky this morning
when I first woke up? Did I miss the willow tree?
The white gravel road that goes up from the cemetery,
but to where?

And the abandoned house on the hill, did it get
even a moment?

Did I notice the small clouds so slowly
moving away?

And did I think of the right hand of God?

What if it is a slow cloud descending
on earth as rain? As snow? As shade?

Don't you think I should move on to the mop?

How it just sits there,too often unused?

And the stolen rose on its stem?
Why would I write a poem without one?
Wouldn't it be wrong not to mention joy?

Sadness,its sleepy-eyed twin?

If I'd caught the boat to Mykonos that time when I was nineteen
would the moon have risen out of the sea
and shone on my life so clearly
I would have loved it
just as it was? Is the boat
still in the harbor, pointing
in the direction of the open sea?

Am I still nineteen? Going in or going out,
can I let the tide make of me
what it must? Did I already ask that?

Twenty Questions by Sarah Bacus

Did I forget to take a deep breath this morning?  Appreciate the air moving

In and out of my lungs?  Did I miss the dogwood tree planted in the backyard

For Viv’s first birthday?  Are all the leaves gone now? 

Did I notice Kean’s retainer sitting by the sink?  Hidden by drying dishes and a merry-go-round of spices?  How long has it been there?

And the brown lavender buds on the corner?  Withered but still faintly smelling

Of summer?  Why would I write a poem without those?

Wouldn’t it be wrong not to mention humor?  And its surly twin, sorrow? 

Did I remember to laugh this morning? 

Where would I be if I’d decided to work on that farm in Isla Vista?  Surrounded by avocado trees, mounds of asparagus, and sweet strawberries?  What’s growing there now?  Who’s hands are working the earth?

What will January hold? February?  Will I be able to appreciate all that is offered?

Use this space to brainstorm ideas for your poem:

Tuesday 15th

LATE START WEDNESDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  10:45 AM

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation

 20 Questions- SEE ASSIGNMENT BELOW Rough- Thursday 17th
                         Final- Tuesday 22nd

 Service Reflection for the term typed- Friday 18th
Blue group current event-Friday


Reading Biography/ taking notes Jan. 28th


NO SCHOOL MONDAY!!!!!!!!!!

20 Questions Poem                                 Name____________________

Rough draft due Thursday January 17^th  Typed Final due Tuesday January 22^nd

You will write a poem made up of 20 questions inspired by Jim Moore's poem and Sarah Bacus' example. Possible themes are: things we miss in our daily lives, objects in our house, what ifs, feelings, wonderings about things from the past and what they are doing now.

Twenty Questions

by Jim Moore

Did I forget to look at the sky this morning
when I first woke up? Did I miss the willow tree?
The white gravel road that goes up from the cemetery,
but to where?

And the abandoned house on the hill, did it get
even a moment?

Did I notice the small clouds so slowly
moving away?

And did I think of the right hand of God?

What if it is a slow cloud descending
on earth as rain? As snow? As shade?

Don't you think I should move on to the mop?

How it just sits there,too often unused?

And the stolen rose on its stem?
Why would I write a poem without one?
Wouldn't it be wrong not to mention joy?

Sadness,its sleepy-eyed twin?

If I'd caught the boat to Mykonos that time when I was nineteen
would the moon have risen out of the sea
and shone on my life so clearly
I would have loved it
just as it was? Is the boat
still in the harbor, pointing
in the direction of the open sea?

Am I still nineteen? Going in or going out,
can I let the tide make of me
what it must? Did I already ask that?

Twenty Questions by Sarah Bacus

Did I forget to take a deep breath this morning?  Appreciate the air moving

In and out of my lungs?  Did I miss the dogwood tree planted in the backyard

For Viv’s first birthday?  Are all the leaves gone now? 

Did I notice Kean’s retainer sitting by the sink?  Hidden by drying dishes and a merry-go-round of spices?  How long has it been there?

And the brown lavender buds on the corner?  Withered but still faintly smelling

Of summer?  Why would I write a poem without those?

Wouldn’t it be wrong not to mention humor?  And its surly twin, sorrow? 

Did I remember to laugh this morning? 

Where would I be if I’d decided to work on that farm in Isla Vista?  Surrounded by avocado trees, mounds of asparagus, and sweet strawberries?  What’s growing there now?  Who’s hands are working the earth?

What will January hold? February?  Will I be able to appreciate all that is offered?

Use this space to brainstorm ideas for your poem:

Friday January 11th

Essential Questions from Errol Heights- Monday14th

Essential Questions:

What differences do you observe?

 Do you feel a connection to Errol Heights? Why or why not?

 What can you do to foster a connection?

Do you feel like you know the vocabulary better after today?

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation

Due Monday! Current Event Green group- Liam, Audra, Celia, Byrd, Skyler, Sloan, Katie

 Read Your Biography Find one if you don't have one!  Not due until January 28th!

Biography Study of a Hero/Heroine             Name_______________________

 You will read a biography of a person you admire. We will collect other perspectives of the person from the internet. You will give a speech on the person to educate the rest of the class. Please find one or two images to share. Speeches will be given towards the end of January and the beginning of February.

Name  

Personal Background   

Personality traits

Voice and actions

Significance     

Obstacles        

Important quotes         

Timeline           

Other details     

____Energy vocab was due on Friday(today)---this is for those who were absent or didn't do it

_________________________________________________________________________

Energy Vocabulary                                    Name__________

Kinetic Energy

Potential Energy

Types of Energy-

·       Gravitational

·       Thermal

·       Chemical

·       Mechanical

·       Electrical

·       Radiant

·       Sound

·       Nuclear

Conservation of Energy

Energy Efficiency

Transferred

Transformed

Petroleum

Hydro/Wave

Wind

Solar

Coal

Natural Gas

Thursday 10th

Energy Vocab- due Friday10th
Essential Question- Monday14th
Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation
 Read Your Biography Find one if you don't have one!

Wed. Jan 9th

Energy Vocab- due Friday10th


Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation
 
Thursday- We will go to Errol Heights and to the Belmont  library!

Think about a hero or heroine who you would like to read a biography about. Try to find a book- we will go to Belmont this week to check out books too.

Tuesday Jan 8th

Service learning Journal Pg. 93 Due Wednesday 9th
Climate Change Questions- Wednesday. 9th

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation
 
Thursday- We will go to Errol Heights and to the Belmont  library!

Think about a hero or heroine who you would like to read a biography about. Try to find a book- we will go to Belmont this week to check out books too.

Monday January 7th

Service learning Journal Pg. 93 Due Wednesday 9th
Energy Audit- Due Tuesday the 8th

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets $10 each or $15 as a donation
 
Think about a hero or heroine who you would like to read a biography about. Try to find a book- we will go to Belmont this week to check out books too.

Friday January 4th

 Energy Audit- due Monday 

Residence Energy Audit: Complete the chart for your residence.                                  Name______________________________

Residence Feature	Texas Residence	New York Residence	Your Residence
Heating Source	Oil	Natural gas
Cooling Source	Electricity	Electricity
Insulation	Ceiling	Exterior walls, ceiling
Window Type	10 single pane	5 single pane, 3 double pane
Window Treatment	Reflective film	None
Hot Water Heater	Electric	Natural gas
Appliances	3 high efficiency, 3 not high efficiency	5  high efficiency
Lightbulbs	10 incandescent	3 incandescent, 8 compact flourescent
Nearby Vegetation	Grass	Tall shrubbery, trees
Other

Who provides the electricity to your residence?

What are the sources of that electricity?

Happy Birthday Skyler- celebrate Skyler's birthday due Sunday

Multiple Perspective Story-   Final due Monday
 (SEE BELOW FOR ASSIGNMENT-)

Applebees ticket sales-bring money to school for your tickets or $ as a donation
Tell your friends and family about Tree recycling Sat, Sun- $5 per tree- $8 to have it picked up

Think about a hero or heroine who you would like to read a biography about. Try to find a book- we will go to Belmont next week to check out books too.

Red current event- Monday 7th

Multiple Perspectives Writing                                                Name_______________________

Rough draft due- Friday January 4^th  Final draft due Monday January 7^th

In class we shared stories about our experiences over break.

1. List five possible writing topics below:

We will watch the TED Talks video- The Danger of a Single Story to hear about the importance of multiple perspectives. This idea will be applied to our biography assignment.

You will write two short stories about one of your experiences. Each story will be told from a different perspective.

2. Pick ONE of the above ideas that you will write about:

3. Brainstorm as many details as you can about the experience:

Include as many sensory details and descriptive words as possible:

4. List four different perspectives that the story could be told from:

For example The story of Little Red Riding Hood could be told from any of these perspectives: Red, Grandma, the wolf, the forest, a picture on the wall at grandma's house, Red's basket.....

5.Choose two that you will write from.

You can use this sheet to write your rough drafts on or use your writer's workshop notebook.