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Thursday, February 27, 2014

Sub Plans

For reading, you guys will do following. This will be collected before reading is over. 


In your red literature books, turn to page 326 to the story “The War of the Wall”. You will read the story and answer the comprehension questions on page 335. You need to answer questions 1,2,3,5,6,7, and 8 on a separate sheet of paper.

In writing you will answer following: Write an extended response (includes intro and conclusion) answering the following question: The 3 worst things about being a slave are…


Behave today. I dont want a repeat of last time. 

I will miss you all.

SIKE!!!!

Monday, February 24, 2014

Literary Device HW

On a sheet to be handed in, create one example of 5 literary devices. You choose 4 of them. You HAVE to choose either sensory detail or imagery. 

These should be grade appropriate examples. So no "The cat wears a hat." It should be more advanced than that.

1. Alliteration
2. Metaphor
3. Simile
4. Rhyme
5. Personification
6. Imagery
7. Sensory Detail

Merci!

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Tech Assignment

On either a separate sheet of paper or an index card, I want you to read the article below and write down:

1. The main idea
2. One reason
3. Second reason
4. Third reason
5. If you agree with the article

Then you are done!

Here is the article:

Overpopulation in Mexico

Slavery Songs

Here are some of the coded songs we learned about that you all liked. Feel free to find new ones and let me know!

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot

Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Frederick Douglass HW

For homework, finish annotating the text (focusing on Vocab, T-S, and Shocking/Interesting things). Also complete the questions below. 


On separate sheet that will be stapled and turned in. Each answer must be 3 sentences or longer:
Title: “Why is it important to show that it was written by “Himself”?


1st paragraph: “Were you surprised that the slaves were treated this way?


2nd paragraph: “How might you feel if you had to share a bed with 5 or more other people?


3rd paragraph: “Is it fair that Mr. Severe is allowed to beat them if they are late?


4th paragraph: “Why is Mr. Severe “rightfully named”? Use text evidence for this answer