To get you guys involved and familiar with the setting of the story, I am inviting you to visit and enjoy a Day in the 30´s
Follow this link http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=71988
Moby Dick drowns and The Lord of the Flies rises for 9th grade
All right, so I heard your clamor ........Moby Dick drowned and is now in the bottom of the ocean......instead, we are reading "The Lord of the Flies" If you have already gotten Moby Dick and you want to continue with it, it is all right with me. No problem.
I am going to provide a link for the "the lord...." e-book. in case you can get the book as such, far better, else enjoy e-reading.
This book is an obliged one for bright and intelligent youngsters like you guys.
It is a good idea to follow the spark notes study guide and questions, you may even consult the chapters review, but do not deprive yourselves of the pleasure of the direct contact with the book and what it has got to unveil those moments of insight that are only yours.
This book is an obliged one for bright and intelligent youngsters like you guys.
It is a good idea to follow the spark notes study guide and questions, you may even consult the chapters review, but do not deprive yourselves of the pleasure of the direct contact with the book and what it has got to unveil those moments of insight that are only yours.When we finish, I will ask y ou guys to write about what you learned, discover or in other words was revealed to you. Later on, near or at closure I will give you the topic of your essay
For those of you reading Moby Dick, the same applies.
Any questions? Email or bbm me
Writing Challenge
Hi Guys, it is time to wake up the writer in you!
Here is this weekend challenge: Write an essay, a short story or a poem that deals with the following idea
Post it as a comment, and wait for the results. Make sure you proofread it and check it. I will read them and publish those that have content and aesthetics.
Here is this weekend challenge: Write an essay, a short story or a poem that deals with the following idea
Post it as a comment, and wait for the results. Make sure you proofread it and check it. I will read them and publish those that have content and aesthetics.
Remember
"Never Give up"
There is a big BONUS !!
Student´s Speeches
A few days ago and after reading a series of documents about Einsten, his pacifist view of the world and his participation on the creation of nuclear weapons, the 9th grade students expressed their point of view and position through speeches.
Here are some of them:
Here are some of them:
LAY, More Than Three Little, More Than Just a Simple Word
Definition for lay taken from Dictionary.com
lay
[ley]
-v.t.
1. to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
2. to knock or beat down, as from an erect position; strike or throw to the ground: One punch laid him low.
3. to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back.
4. to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare.
5. to set, place, or apply (often fol. by to or on): to lay hands on a child.
6. to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks.
7. to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline.
8. to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations.
9. to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission.
10. to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge.
11. to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector.
12. to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard.
13. to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs).
lay
[ley]
-v.t.
1. to put or place in a horizontal position or position of rest; set down: to lay a book on a desk.
2. to knock or beat down, as from an erect position; strike or throw to the ground: One punch laid him low.
3. to put or place in a particular position: The dog laid its ears back.
4. to cause to be in a particular state or condition: Their motives were laid bare.
5. to set, place, or apply (often fol. by to or on): to lay hands on a child.
6. to dispose or place in proper position or in an orderly fashion: to lay bricks.
7. to place on, along, or under a surface: to lay a pipeline.
8. to establish as a basis; set up: to lay the foundations for further negotiations.
9. to present or submit for notice or consideration: I laid my case before the commission.
10. to present, bring forward, or make, as a claim or charge.
11. to impute, attribute, or ascribe: to lay blame on the inspector.
12. to bury: They laid him in the old churchyard.
13. to bring forth and deposit (an egg or eggs).
Mice and Men
In case you are having difficulties getting the book Read online or download the book
Remember, Monday the 21st I wil post the Writing Prompt for the final evaluation
(Letter of Persuasion/Tribute to the Accused
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Introduction
You already took a virtual tour of 17th century Salem and learnt about the events that led up to the witch trials of 1692. You toured Salem Village, where you visited the homes of the accused witches and the graves in which they were eventually buried. Toward the end of your tour you read about the events that led up to the trials.
The Task
Take your notes on the information you found and use it to write a letter or create another original piece of work about Salem and the witch trials.
The Process: Exploring the Web, Creating a Product
You may want to go back to Salem and as you visit, record your responses to the following questions:
· How would you describe the area of Salem, Massachusetts in the 17th century?
· Who were the accused--their genders, their occupations, their ages, their status in the community?
· Of what were they accused?
· In the trial, what evidence was presented?
Be sure you have enough responses to the questions above to complete one of the following assignments:
Letter to the governor of Salem
Imagine you are a citizen of Salem, 1692. Write a letter to the governor demanding that the witch trials end. Use evidence from the web tour and your reading of The Crucible to support your demand. Be sure to argue against others who would like to see the trials continue. Of course, you may wish to plea for a continuance of the trials. If so, be persuasive.
Imagine you are a citizen of Salem, 1692. Write a letter to the governor demanding that the witch trials end. Use evidence from the web tour and your reading of The Crucible to support your demand. Be sure to argue against others who would like to see the trials continue. Of course, you may wish to plea for a continuance of the trials. If so, be persuasive.
A graphic tribute to the accused witches
Using your knowledge about the characters in the play and what you have learned from your tour, create a tribute to the accused. The Witch Trials Memorial is an example. Create your own tribute. You may wish to create a poster, a presentation or a web site.
Using your knowledge about the characters in the play and what you have learned from your tour, create a tribute to the accused. The Witch Trials Memorial is an example. Create your own tribute. You may wish to create a poster, a presentation or a web site.
A work of your design that reflects your knowledge of Salem and the witch trials
Using your knowledge about the play and what you have learned from your tour, create a work that responds to the question: "What contributed to the events of 1692?"
Using your knowledge about the play and what you have learned from your tour, create a work that responds to the question: "What contributed to the events of 1692?"
Performance Standards
The persuasive letter to the governor must:
· structure ideas and arguments in a sustained and logical fashion
· use specific rhetorical devices to support assertions
· clarify and defend positions with precise and relevant evidence
· address readers' concerns, counterclaims, biases, and/or expectations
The tribute to the witches or the work of your own design must:
· Show your position regarding the accused or the topic chosen.
· Refer to specific events and characters.
· Appeal to the eye.
· Appeal to the emotions.
Due date for this project Monday, February 21st
THere is more in a word than one may think!
"Jaime, why should I bother to find out what a word means? It`s just a word. Nothing happens if I skip it"
Well, I must say you are definitively right! Nothing happens. Doors are not open, possibilities are not explored, knowledge is not acquiesced, explanations are not received, ideas are not clarified, concepts are missing, jokes miss their fun, and actions are not understood. Definitively right, nothing happens.
Proof me right or wrong! Let us take three letters, three little letters that make a simple word. L A Y. What do you know about this little word? What does it mean? How many ways can it be used? Can you define it?
Now, what is your impression about your findings? What is there in a word? Can we assume the cost of not knowing what a word means or the many doors that remain shut when I ignore a little word?
I am expecting your posted comments ASAP, remember if you hit first you hit twice!
Well, I must say you are definitively right! Nothing happens. Doors are not open, possibilities are not explored, knowledge is not acquiesced, explanations are not received, ideas are not clarified, concepts are missing, jokes miss their fun, and actions are not understood. Definitively right, nothing happens.
Proof me right or wrong! Let us take three letters, three little letters that make a simple word. L A Y. What do you know about this little word? What does it mean? How many ways can it be used? Can you define it?
Now, what is your impression about your findings? What is there in a word? Can we assume the cost of not knowing what a word means or the many doors that remain shut when I ignore a little word?
I am expecting your posted comments ASAP, remember if you hit first you hit twice!
Reading "The Gift of the Magi"
This classic short story tells a tale of selfless love between a husband and wife. Like many O. Henry stories, “The Gift of the Magi” is famous for its surprise ending.
Della and Jim are short on money but not on love. On Christmas Eve, Della resorts to selling her hair—her most cherished possession—in order to buy a special gift for her beloved husband.
Making a Connection
If you could save just one item from a disaster—a fire, a flood, an earthquake—what would it be? In a few sentences, describe your most cherished possession, and explain why you treasure it. Was it a gift? If so, how does that make it especially important to you?
If you could save just one item from a disaster—a fire, a flood, an earthquake—what would it be? In a few sentences, describe your most cherished possession, and explain why you treasure it. Was it a gift? If so, how does that make it especially important to you?
Reading The Crucible: What happened in Salem? Is there such a thing as witch hunting nowadays?
According to the Merriam Webster dictionary witch hunt may be defined as a searching out for persecution of persons accused of witchcraft or : the searching out and deliberate harassment of those (as political opponents) with unpopular views .
A witch hunt occurs any time a group of people persecutes another group unfairly, usually blaming that group for larger problems. Examples of “witch hunts” during the 20th century might be the Holocaust or the McCarthy trials:
Understanding the historical facts will give you a clear view and perspective to better understand the book and open your eyes to any form of modern day witch hunt.
During class you will watch a video about Puritan life in America. To help you complete your search please follow these links
New England Puritans
The Salem Witchcraf Trials 1692
Life in Salem 1692
The Story of the Witch Hunt
The People Behind the Trials
Experience The Trials
http://www.salemweb.com/memorial/
Salem Village Interactive Map
The Crucible was inspired by a 20th centurywitch hunt known as the Mcarthy Trials. Do you believe there are witchunts in our days? pick at least one and write a complete essay about it ,comparing and contrasting it to the Crucible and the Salem witch trials.
You MUST post this essay as a comment to this Post. Due date for this writing (2.2) project is February 16.
What Lays Beyond the Pages of a Book
You have heard teachers and other people say that books are friends, that reading is good, that it widens and broadens your horizons, that reading opens new worlds. May be you have said the same, or you have experienced it yourself, but, is there more than ink on paper on books? what lays beyond the pages of a book?
Find out about the events, times and history where the stories take place and enjoy them more while you enrichen your knowledge and culture.
For example, 9th graders please visit http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=71988 for a day in the 1930's
Find out about the events, times and history where the stories take place and enjoy them more while you enrichen your knowledge and culture.
For example, 9th graders please visit http://www.zunal.com/webquest.php?w=71988 for a day in the 1930's
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