Holocaust AoW Impressions

Today you were educated by your peers as to different topics focusing on the Holocaust.  Now take a moment to reflect upon your impressions of what you have learned from the array of articles in at least two well written paragraphs, using evidence from your graphic organizer.

Berlin Memorial Activity

Based on our Berlin Memorial Activity today in class, take a moment to reflect on what you learned about the Jewish decrees established during the Hitler years.

1- What did you learn?
2- Why do you think this monument was built?
3- What did you notice about the number of laws passed in certain years?
4- Which restrictions do you think you would have the most trouble dealing with and why?

Quarter 2 Reflections

We have reached the end of 2nd Quarter...can you believe it?! Now take a moment to reflect on what you have learned so far. Some questions* to consider:

- Of the books you have read this quarter, which was your favorite? Why?
- *In what area do you think you made your biggest improvements in English Language Arts? 
- *What is something you have accomplished since the new year that you are proud of?
- Where are you in your 20 Book Challenge? 
- *What has been the most challenging part of 2nd Quarter for you and what did/can you do to help overcome this?
- How have your blogs been progressing since August? 
- What strategies have benefited you? 
- What have you learned about the world? 
- How have your research skills improved?

Make sure to include a topic sentence and supporting details that fully support your main idea.

*Question must be addressed

TKAM Comparative Analysis

You will be doing a comparative analysis of the written version of To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee to the filmed version of To Kill A Mockingbird. 

Choose two of the follow questions below for your blog this week.

1.  What do you think is the most important difference between the written and filmed version? Provide evidence with specific details.

2. How would you prove or disprove that one version of To Kill A Mockingbird is more affective in delivering its message than the other? Be sure to provide specific pieces of evidence to support your opinion.

3. What is the purpose in having different versions of a story? Think about how different versions contribute to the overall understanding and interpretation of that piece of work. Use specific concepts to support your opinion.

Book Talk

Part 1: Written Transcript

·      Tell us the title, the name of the author, and the genre.  (e.g. fantasy, mystery, realistic fiction)

·      Share a summary of the book, including:

Tell us about the setting.  Where and when did the story take place?

Who is the main character in your book?  Describe him/her.

Was there a conflict or struggle that the character had to overcome?

What was the mood of this novel:  funny, sad, exciting?

What was the theme?  (The central idea or lesson about life that the author wants to know.) 

This summary should be one or two paragraphs in length. 

***Make sure you don’t give away too much of the plot***

·      Review your book, including:

Why did you like it?  What do you remember most about the book?

Who would you recommend this book to and why?

Why should the viewer want to go out and get this book?

·      Include a photo of your book

This review should be one or two paragraphs in length.

Part 2:  Video of your Book Talk uploaded to your blog

TKAM - Found Poetry

Write a found poem that represents a character and their beliefs or a character through the beliefs of others as present in To Kill a Mockingbird. You must produce 15-20 lines of key words or phrases. Once your poem is finished, please write an explanation of your poem in paragraph form in the commenting section of your blog.

Think of the process in which we went through for our found poem in class.

Poem #1 by Mrs. Larson's class (yet to be titled)

Going back to that place by himself Atticus remained where he was...an unfair advantage over most living things.
Maybe he doesn't have anywhere to run off too. You know what's going to happen
I couldn't hold my head up in the town, hold your head high, you see it through charge at the fence.
but I don't say to hell with 'em. You know you're licked before you begin but you begin anyway.
Instead of getting the idea that courage is a man with a gun in his hand
Keep those fists down.


Poem #2 by Mrs. Larson's class (yet to be titled)

We left the corner, crossed the side street that ran in front of the Radley house, and stopped at the gate.
get a look at Boo Radley
He wants to stay inside.
Don't you touch him! I kicked the man swiftly.
He had to take it out on somebody.
Rather it be me than that houseful of children.
The rifle cracked
she died beholden to nothing and nobody
...she said she meant to break herself off it before she died, and that's what she did.
I'd rather it be me
they do get on a lot better without me
We were still equals.

Exploring Nonfiction Reader Response

Reader Response
e questions
1- Write a summary of what you read in your book recently. 

2- Copy a short passage that you found to be interesting. Explain what made it interesting for you. 

3- Explain some of the things that you have learned so far that you are not likely to forget in the near future.

Happy Writing:)