Apr 30 2008
No questions for this chapter, only vocabulary. I want you to really focus on your sentence structure. Make your sentences interesting, and remember to hand-write!
Vocabulary words are; abated, sprang, cautiously, stomachache, comfortable, unconscious, mumble, nervous, injuries, lousy, temporary, awesome, lodged, pronounced, artery, sterile, tremble, drowsiness, groaned, expected, recalled and victory.
Apr 29 2008
Vocabulary words for chapter 12 include; emerge, skeptical, unwise, idle, admire, rumor, discouraged, anticipate, burdensome, hideous, recognize, regain, resistance, rightful and captive. Be sure to find the dictionary definitions and hand-write sentences for all of the words from this chapter.
1. Many children were turned away from the city. What were the reasons for accepting and not accepting them? Do you agree with their reasoning?
2. What was Lisa’s private treasure?
3. Tom Logan is a very determined individual. What happened at the end of this chapter? What was his plan? Why did it work so well? Could Lisa and the citizens of Glenbard have prepared for this? What could they have done?
Apr 17 2008
Today in class we will be reading and making notes on chapter 9, Ancient Ghana & Mali. You are required to read the chapter, make notes (some notes will be done in class) and complete 2 assignments. Be sure to bring your binders, text books and pencil cases to each class.
Assignment #1 Map Skills Assignment #2 Trade Goods
Links you will find useful for this chapter.
BBC World Service Site on Religions of the World
The History Channel
Jenne (Djenne)
BBC World Service Timbuktu
Apr 16 2008
This is a very important chapter in the novel. Let’s start out with vocabulary -
tribute, announce, mistreated, peered, padlock, economic, slumber, plotting, authority, dispute, provision, squabble, Napoleon, intervals, accomplish, stubborn, regret.
1. Glenbard is the High School in-which the students have moved into to create their new city. Lisa has referred to Glenbard as “her city.” How are the other children reacting to Lisa’s ownership of the city? What are Lisa’s reasons for declaring ownership over the city? What disputes do you forsee in the future?
2. “Freedom is more important than sharing.” – Lisa Nelson says this to Jill. What does she mean by this? Is she correct? Explain your thoughts and views. *Post your comments to this post.
3. Lisa creates a constitution for the citizens of Glenbard and makes everyone sign it. They all remain free and with that freedom they are welcome to leave on their own accord but will not be able to return to the safety of the city. Citizens also can be removed from the city if they do not obey the laws. What does the constitution state? Is a constitution necessary? Explain why or why not.
4. “Earning is more than something, it is everything.” This is a quote that we have heard a lot about in the last 2 chapters. What does it mean?
Apr 10 2008
Apr 10 2008
We have started our new unit in French class – Mardi Gras. Today we will spend some time researching our new topic. Who celebrates Mardi Gras? Why do they celebrate it? Why are we learning about this in French class? What is the French connection? What is interesting about this particular festival? Post your findings here.
Apr 09 2008
When completing your work for Chapter 10, remember to handwrite your answers and sentences. Dictionary definitions can be typed or printed.
Vocabulary words; jumbled, patient, discouraged, doubt, sense, demonstrate, quarrel, clamored, enthusiasm, soothe, misunderstood, mysterious, torture, trance, mechanically, feeble, descend, obvious, mock, inherit, bygone, astounded.
Questions
1. What was Lisa’s plan to get the children to stop fighting over the toys? What was her reasoning? Did her plan work? Explain.
2. What was Lisa’s big realization? What was her plan? Explain.
3. What is the moral of Lisa’s story?
Apr 07 2008
Vocabulary definitions, sentences and answers to questions are due Wednesday April 9.
Vocabulary words are; melody, procession, mischievous, envious, suspicious, spectators, eager, bragged, deserted, uncertain, chauffeur, trance, confidence, embers.
#1 Why was Lisa & Todd’s house targeted?
#2 What are your predictions for the next chapter?
Remember, your vocabulary definitions can be typed or printed but your sentences and answers to the two questions must be handwritten.
Apr 01 2008
Well, I am in the big city of Winnipeg visiting my mother during spring break. Unlike me, my mother is not a computer nut and doesn’t do a lot of fancy stuff with her computer she can type and send email, and attachments now too! I am feeling quite proud of my mother today, she started using Skype for the first time. I’m extremely jealous because by using her computer not only can I talk with my family without using any crazy headgear or microphones, but I can see them too! My mom’s computer has all these cool things….she has a brand new Mac.
I have always been a PC kind of a person, but I must admit – the big screen, lots of cool gagets (things I am using already or want to use) it looks pretty good! We only have PCs in our school. So here is the question… What kind of computer do you have at home? And if it was your choice, what type of computer would you choose? What are your reasons? Should Mrs. Carter get a Mac?
