Thursday Feb 28

Friday-
Spirit week-Hipster
************************************
Food drive-bring $2 or canned for for the Oregon Food Bank!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ASAP-
Turn in Readathon Forms to the office!

Monday March 4th &5th- 8th grade retreat

6th & 7th graders doing health rotations at school

Due Wednesday March 6th-
  Medieval Novel read 1/2 do 3 sections on the weekly homework sheet (see last post)
Introduction paragraph and detailed outline of research paper

Wednesday Feb 27th

 
Due Thurs-
Spirit- Classy
NO TRAVEL
Action plan presentation in class- reflection sheet done!( see below)
 Bring in some internet research printed about your research question (or email me)-We will use this in class!


Friday-
Hipster

ALL WEEK-
Food drive-bring $2 or canned for for the Oregon Food Bank

ASAP-
Turn in Readathon Forms to the office!

Monday March 4th &5th- 8th grade retreat

Due Wednesday March 6th-
  Medieval Novel read 1/2 do 3 sections on the weekly homework sheet (see last post)

Name:                                   

Energy Action Plan Reflection

1. What was your project and where can I see evidence of it? (Give dates and times, you tube address, send me a copy of powerpoint etc.)

2. Who was or is your audience and why did you choose them?  

3. What was your goal and did you accomplish it? Why/why not?

4. What were your successes? What do you feel most proud of and why?

5.  Looking back at your action, do you think it was effective?  Explain.

6. What were the biggest obstacles or challenges to completing this goal/action?

7.  What did you learn about yourself from planning and carrying out the action?

Tuesday 26th

Due Wed-
Spirit-Crazy Hair

Due Thurs-
Spirit- Classy
NO TRAVEL
Action plan presentation in class- reflection sheet done!
 Bring in some internet research printed about your research question (or email me)-We will use this in class


Friday-
Hipster

ALL WEEK-
Food drive-bring $2 or canned for for the Oregon Food Bank

ASAP-
Turn in Readathon Forms to the office!

Monday March 4th &5th- 8th grade retreat

Due Wednesday March 6th-
  Medieval Novel read 1/2 do 3 sections on the weekly homework sheet (see last post)
 

Monday Feb 25th Medieval Assignments

Due Tuesday-
Expert Project research question-(see below #1)
Medieval Novel read 1/4 do 3 sections on the weekly homework sheet (see below #2)
Spirit week 80's

Due Wed-
Crazy Hair


Due Thurs-
Classy
NO TRAVEL
Action plan presentation in class- reflection sheet done

ALL WEEK-
Food drive-bring $2 or canned for for the Oregon Food Bank

ASAP-
Turn in Readathon Forms to the office!

 #1                                                  Name:___________________
Expert Project: Writing a Research Question
You’ve done some initial thinking about your research by writing some surface questions: who,
what, when, where...
But, a RESEARCH QUESTION deals with big ideas, changes over time, different points
of view, ethical issues, etc. They typically deal with how and why, and combinations of
these.
Here are some ways that good research questions might begin:
~How did people [do something]... ?
~ Why did [something] happen... and what impact did it have…?
~Why did [someone] build [something]…?
~How did [something] …?
~How were [something] and [something] similar and how did they differ…?
If you use ‘who’ or ‘what’ questions, you must combine them with other thinking skills:
~Who was more influential in [something] and why…?
~What is the relationship between [something and something]...?
~What points of view were held by [someone] regarding [something]…?
Write a few HOW and WHY questions related to your topic:
Why questions:
1.
2.
3.
How questions:
1.
2.
3.
Now, write your own research question. Write several, combining why and how with who, what,
when, where. As you write them, you will see many different ways to approach your topic.
Restate them until you have something that is challenging and can be accomplished in the time
given and with the resources available to you.

Expert Project Assignment:  Medieval Times              Name________________          

As we study the Medieval Times around the world, you will focus on and delve deeply into a topic of high-interest to you. Big ideas include categories such as fashion, weapons, feudalism, art, disease, etc. Choose a category of interest then narrow your focus into a research question. Over the next few weeks, you will be conducting research, learning research skills, writing a paper, and presenting your findings to the class.

Step 1:  Pick a topic

 ____Write a good research question

Step Two:  Identify appropriate resources

_____reliable sources

_____collecting details about your sources on handout along the way!!!

Step Three:  Gather information from resources, sort-sift information, and avoid plagiarized

 _____note-taking

 _____paraphrasing

 _____citing sources

_____ organization through outline

Step Four :  Create final product which communicates findings

_____intro, body, conclusion

_____bibliography-works sited

 _____edit/revise

Step Five:  Evaluate the process

_____Reflection on the process

REQUIREMENTS:

o       Introduction—an interesting intro that GRABS the reader’s attention

o       Body of the paper—the INFORMATION you found, written in a well-organized, logical format. It should be clear what question you were answering. Be sure to have smooth transitions between paragraphs.

o       Conclusion—this WRAPS UP your paper, stating the main points.

o       Bibliography-Works cited

o       Appearance—well-written final draft that is neat with no spelling or grammar mistakes

o       All your ROUGH drafts, notes, and work included. The PROCESS of your work should be evident.

o       Sources—you must have THREE sources for your paper. You must include a book and a valid Internet site.

 #2 (sorry it is cut off! I can't figure it out)

Medieval Times Novel Studies                  Name:  ____________________________

Due each Tuesday

Novel Name:

 Author:

Specific time period and location:

Character list (include major character traits):

Each Tuesday bring in this sheet and be prepared to discuss your novel:

·              Choose three from the list below; answer completely, describe items and events in detail and list page numbers.

I.            Identify 5 items which indicate the time period.

II.            Identify 3 examples that show the role of women in the time period.

III.            Identify 3 examples that show the government structure in the time period.

IV.            Describe a festival or holiday celebrated.

V.            Identify 3 examples that show the role of government in the time period.

VI.            Identify 3 examples that show the role of religion in the time period.

VII.            Identify 3 examples that show people’s beliefs in sorcery, magic and superstition in the time period.

VIII.            Describe 3 jobs/occupations from the time period.

IX.            Describe 5 items of clothing/oufits/ accessories from the time period.

X.            Identify 3 examples that show diseases or health care in the time period.

XI.            Identify 3 examples that show art, music and entertainment from the time period.

XII.            Identify 5 surprising, strange, or odd things you learned about the Medieval times from the novel

Medieval Novel Final Project                Name_____________________

You will turn in a letter to me about your life as a reader

What might you write about?

1.     Start by summarizing what you read in 35 words or less. Be sure to include the title of the book (underlined, of course).

2.     Next, choose from the following to include in your letter (try to use them all over time):

·  What do you think is the most important thing the author wants the reader to know, or feel? Why do you think so?

·  What connections are you making between the book you’re reading and your life, other books you’ve read, or the world around you?

·  What sections of the book were difficult for you? What did you do to get through them?

·  What tricks did you notice the writer doing that you want to try sometime?

·  What questions did you leave the reading with? What do you want to know more about? What did you find out when you pursued them?

·  What things did you know about the story even though they weren’t in the book because you read between the lines or you had knowledge of it from a previous experience/reading?

·  What have you learned about the world because of the reading?

·  How was the book or author’s craft similar or different from other books you’ve read?

·  What specific passages painted images in your mind? What did you see?

·  What predictions did you make as you read? What led you to those predictions? Did they end up being on target?

·  Talk back to the author. What did he or she get wrong? What might you ask the author?

Friday, Friday, got to get down on Friday 22nd

Monday 25th
FOOD DRIVE!!!- CANNED FOOD OR MONEY  
Tuesday 26th-
Find( if you didn't get a book in class) and read 1/4th of a medieval novel

WORK ON ACTION PLAN- Due Friday March 1st

Late work-
Portland Art Museum questions  
Persuasive letter

Thursday 21

Monday 25thFOOD DRIVE!!!- CANNED FOOD OR MONEY Tuesday 26th-
Find( if you didn't get a book in class) and read 1/4th of a medieval novel
WORK ON ACTION PLAN- Due Friday March 1st

Late work-
Portland Art Museum questions  
Persuasive letter

Wed Feb20

Late work-
Reed reactor essential questions
Final persuasive letter
3 ideas for your individual research

Thursday-
Art Museum field study

Friday 1st- Action Plans!!!!

Tuesday Feb 19th

Wednesday-
Late opening 10:45
Bring in your Readathon sheet with your Units!

Late work-
Reed reactor essential questions
Final persuasive letter
3 ideas for your individual research

Thursday-
Art Museum field study

Friday Feb 15th

Monday 18th-
NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR PRESIDENTS DAY
Tuesday 19th-
Essential questions from Reed Reactor
Current event group GREEN- Liam, Audra, Celia, Becky, Byrd, Skyler, Sloan and Katie   
Persuasive (5 paragraphs) typed and finished with requirements 
Timeline piece 
3 Ideas of what you want to research 
Letter format: 


Return Address Line 1 1
Return Address Line 2
Date (Month Day, Year) 2
Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr. Full name of recipient. 3
Title/Position of Recipient.
Company Name
Address Line 1
Address Line 2
Dear Ms./Mrs./Mr. Last Name: 4
Subject: Title of Subject 5
Body Paragraph 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Paragraph 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Body Paragraph 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Closing (Sincerely...), 7
Signature 8
Your Name (Printed) 9
Your Title

Works Cited
 

Thursday Feb 14th

Friday 15th-
Final Persuasive letter
Requirements-
-Typed
-In business letter form
-Address of who you are sending it to
-the date
-Dear.....
-Text flushed left
-Space between paragraphs
-5 paragraphs
    Intro- last sentence is your thesis
   2 supporting paragraphs (one fact with source in each paragraph)
   1 counter argument (one fact with source)
    Conclusion
-Signed by you
-Works sited/Bibilography

Monday 18th-
NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR PRESIDENTS DAY
Tuesday 19th-
Essential questions from Reed Reactor
Current event group GREEN- Liam, Audra, Celia, Becky, Byrd, Skyler, Sloan and Katie   

Tues. Feb. 12th

Wednesday 13th-
Revise Persuasive letter (Typed and close to final)
Bring book to school 
Thursday14th-
Field trip to the Reed Nuclear Reactor/ bring lunch and water
Friday 15th-
Final Persuasive letter
Monday 18th-
NO SCHOOL MONDAY FOR PRESIDENTS DAY
Tuesday 19th-
Current event group GREEN- Liam, Audra, Celia, Becky, Byrd, Skyler, Sloan and Katie   
   
 

Monday Feb 11th

Read-athon!!!!! Read!!!!Keep track!!!! Units will be checked off on Wed. and Friday!
Persuasive Letter typed  due Tuesday All 5 paragraphs with sources cited
Working on your ACTION PLAN!

No School Monday 18th Presidents Day
Tuesday 19th-Current event group GREEN
 

Thursday Feb 7

Read-athon!!!!! Read!!!!Keep track!!!! Units will be checked off on Monday!
Persuasive Letter typed paragraphs2+3- Monday  the rest due Tuesday
Working on your ACTION PLAN!
Make valentine for governor- if you want to- Monday
Red Current event - Monday
No School On Friday SES only!

Wed Feb 6th

Due Thursday-Persuasive letter 1st paragraph typed
Speeches-Liam,Chloe, Katie, Zakiah, Sloan, Skyler, Byrd, Ally, Isaac

Read-athon!!!!! Read!!!!Keep track!!!! Units will be checked off on Monday!
3 Persuasive Facts on note cards and Organizer-LATE 
Working on your ACTION PLAN!

No School On Friday SES only!

Monday 11th- Red Current event- Asha, Lucia, Colton, Isaac, Nick, Gabi, Indy 

Tuesday Feb 5th

Read-athon!!!!! Read!!!!Keep track!!!!
3 Persuasive Facts on note cards and Organizer
Due  Wed. Speeches-  Asha, Gabi and Celia

Working on your ACTION PLAN!

Monday February 4th

Read-athon!!!!! Read!!!!Keep track!!!!

Due Tuesday-
Second context sheet
Essential questions from Mercy Corps
Persuasive Letter Thesis- Tues
People doing speeches- Celia, Indy, Ally, Matt and Roisin

Due  Wed. Speeches- Isaac, Asha, Tex, Hunter, Sloan, Gabi

Working on your ACTION PLAN!