Monthly Archives: March 2019

-no homework.  Have a great Spring Break!

Spring Break Homework -listen to  5 different Podcasts (minimum 20 minutes).  For EACH podcast please answer the 5 W’s. (What is the big idea addressed in the Podcast, What did you learn/ What  did you already know, Who  is the intended audience, When does this information … Continue reading →

-read “The Star” -be ready to do a lit circle comparing the story to real life.  You should have some questions and support prepared for your discussion.

-read Ch. 13 and answer questions below: Chapter 13 What does Jonas agree might be “unsafe” if the community was allowed to do? Why would this be “unsafe”?  2. What does Jonas try to do to Asher, Lily, and Father? 3. … Continue reading →

-please make sure that you have uploaded your audio file AND a good copy of your story to your blog.  See yesterday’s post for specifics.  

please read & listen to Ch. 12.  Answer questions below: Chapter 12 Explain the following description: “The sled had…that same mysterious quality that the apple had had so briefly. And Fiona’s hair.” Jonas suddenly felt sure that the community had … Continue reading →

-today was a work block -tomorrow the following is due: two printed good copies of short story (MUST include the word count on the last page) rough draft (with edits) MUST be included with one good copy voice recording uploaded … Continue reading →

-please read Ch. 11 and answer questions, and find the meaning of the vocab below.  Put the definitions in your own words please.  You can find the audiobook on Youtube.  Please read and listen to the book. Vocabulary words for … Continue reading →

-today we did a peer edit.  Tomorrow will be a work block where you can make any final changes to your short story. -for those people who did not have your homework done and could not benefit from the feedback, … Continue reading →

-read Ch. 10 and answer questions -finish homework from the weekend (look at how Swiss & Hutterite communities function)