...updated anymore this year. As you know, I'm on a leave of absence for the remainder of
the school year. Mr. Van can help you with any questions you have. I appreciate all your
patience and support, and I miss you all.
Sincerely,
Ms. Ware
Friday, May 17, 2013
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Answers to Ulysses Study Guide for Ch. 1-16 and Essay Info
Answers to Ulysses Study Guide for Ch. 1-16
Don't forget to study vocabulary, too!
1. Aeolus
2. Hermes
3. Circe
4. Penelope
5. Telemachus
6. Cannibal Giants
7. a fox
8. Ithaca
9. Styx
10. Anticleia
11. Tieresias
12. Achilles
13. Ajax
14. Elpenor
15. The Fates
16. Half-bird; half-lady
17. Amphitrite
18. They came alive
19. the sea crow
20. Ino
21. a bard
22. by dressing in disguise as a beggar
23. Eurycleia
24. Antinous
25. He died. :(
For your essay on Friday:
While you are telling a first person account of this, keep in mind it's more of an essay than a story.
It has fictional elements, obviously, but please remember to have an introduction with a thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs (each one can be a challenge), and a solid conclusion.
In the conclusion, you might predict what will happen beyond the present day into June.
Don't forget to study vocabulary, too!
1. Aeolus
2. Hermes
3. Circe
4. Penelope
5. Telemachus
6. Cannibal Giants
7. a fox
8. Ithaca
9. Styx
10. Anticleia
11. Tieresias
12. Achilles
13. Ajax
14. Elpenor
15. The Fates
16. Half-bird; half-lady
17. Amphitrite
18. They came alive
19. the sea crow
20. Ino
21. a bard
22. by dressing in disguise as a beggar
23. Eurycleia
24. Antinous
25. He died. :(
For your essay on Friday:
While you are telling a first person account of this, keep in mind it's more of an essay than a story.
It has fictional elements, obviously, but please remember to have an introduction with a thesis statement, at least three body paragraphs (each one can be a challenge), and a solid conclusion.
In the conclusion, you might predict what will happen beyond the present day into June.
- Think of your seventh grade year as a journey (or quest).
- You are the captain!
- What were your challenges this school year, and how can you represent them metaphorically?
- Write about at least three challenges.
- Your essay should be at least 250 words.
- You can use the RD we began in class ONLY.
Monday, May 6, 2013
HW: Week of May 6-10
Due Tuesday: Flash cards for Ulysses Vocab, Ch. 9-16. These are the 16 words we took a practice test on today in class. Word and picture on the blank side; definition on the lined side.
Monday, April 29, 2013
STAR Testing
1. Get a good night's sleep.
2. Eat a healthy breakfast.
3.Remember to read the directions twice.
4.Read the questions first when your dealing with a reading comprehension section.
5. Good luck !
2. Eat a healthy breakfast.
3.Remember to read the directions twice.
4.Read the questions first when your dealing with a reading comprehension section.
5. Good luck !
Monday, April 15, 2013
HW for the Week of Apr. 15-19
Due Tuesday, 4/16
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Make sure Ch. Charts are set up for Ch. Charts. 9-12
"A Thousand Cranes" assembly today
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Due Wed.nesday, 4/17
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No HW
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Due Thursday, 4/18
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Due Friday, 4/19
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Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
HW for Week of April 8-12
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Due Tuesday, 4/9
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Journal Grading! Have
your journals ready.
Finish reading and
Ch. Charts. for Ulysses: Ch. 1-4.
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Due Wednesday, 4/10
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Double check your
Ch. Charts for Ulysses: Ch. 1-4.
Make sure Ch. Charts are colored!
Second chance
Quickie Quiz on Wed.
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Due Thursday, 4/11
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Due Friday 4/12
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