tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11516381231157748182024-03-12T23:00:27.214-07:006th grade Humanities6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-76739363593902658922010-09-22T10:09:00.000-07:002010-09-22T10:10:36.617-07:00Academy 4 7th grader<span style="font-size:180%;">Wat does it mean to you to be an Academy 4 seventh grader? What are you looking forward to the most? What would you like to do as a community this year? Use you knowledge of A.E.E. to create a structured 3 paragraph open response.</span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-26543795357310797912010-06-04T06:35:00.000-07:002010-06-04T06:39:03.273-07:00Forms of GovernmentYesterday we learned about 4 forms of ancient Greek government (Monarchy, Oligarchy, Tyranny, and Democracy, which form of government would you like to have been part of? Why? <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hint: </span><br />Monarchy: Community ruled by the King and his heirs. <br />Oligarchy: Community ruled by the wealthy. <br />Tyranny: Community is ruled by a military tyrant that is supported by many. <br />Democracy: Community members vote on the rules that govern them.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com58tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-7240410852815276542010-06-01T08:33:00.000-07:002010-06-01T08:14:33.326-07:00Intro to Ancient Greece<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='427' height='354' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dymZdy3VHQ4rjyWFkJzFqHANVKyQsyg2jpAwbGOj9fdlPCIeuAmdgQR-BeG78MBHj552h6aRHWyl19kPM4SFA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">Share something you learned from the video that you did not know about before. (5-7 sentences) What topics about Ancient Greece, would you like to learn more about?</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-90049624114202979492010-03-04T14:50:00.001-08:002010-03-04T14:51:49.806-08:00Book Club blogPlease post your Book Club group responses. Include all group members name at the top of your post.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-26340357711510492352010-02-11T09:19:00.000-08:002010-02-11T09:23:34.648-08:00Bridge to TerabithiaWrite a five paragraph essay responding to the following question. Create a graphic organizer first for your essay, write it in a word document, and post in online. Have you ever been friends with someone who was different from you? In what way were you different from your friend? Did this make it harder for you to form a friendship?6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-10212221563943423842010-02-11T03:53:00.000-08:002010-02-11T03:56:44.517-08:00The Snow DayIn your humanities notebook page 113 outline your essay in our 5 paragraph graphic organizer, you will receive a quiz grade for the graphic organizer. <strong>(Remember Clouds, squares, circles, watermelon) </strong><br /><br />Using everything that you have been taught about creating a 5 paragraph essay, create a 5 paragraph essay titled The Snow Day. (draft in Word)6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-55484706864373264992010-02-05T07:30:00.000-08:002010-02-05T07:32:52.400-08:00Living during Ancient Egyptian TimesIn a 3 paragraph response, choose a job from the Egyptian social pyramid that you think you would have like do. What appeals you about this job? Give a detailed explanation of why you would choose this job over the others.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-82404063866506597942010-01-29T07:34:00.000-08:002010-01-29T07:35:02.125-08:00Greek Myths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILsW3NXAl60dLTGXKMmUDduit3KQIy-lbzv9peFCfbXZj0BZ5NP0QScAdOjY4bH0O2eviVA7W6fY4TIcbbLnyupt6nOPOpgIHJZ6hQQad-jgKwqLZKLuDL0nBXERtskXLtBfOS_upECI/s1600-h/greek-myths-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILsW3NXAl60dLTGXKMmUDduit3KQIy-lbzv9peFCfbXZj0BZ5NP0QScAdOjY4bH0O2eviVA7W6fY4TIcbbLnyupt6nOPOpgIHJZ6hQQad-jgKwqLZKLuDL0nBXERtskXLtBfOS_upECI/s320/greek-myths-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331912319595063202" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: comic sans ms,sand;">Greek myths and legends have been told for thousands of years, and they have survived the ages because they offer much to the reader/viewer/listener ~ entertainment, insight into human nature, and lessons about morality and justice. Myths may appear simple, but they are somewhat like an onion. They have many layers of meaning.</span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><ol style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Choose one of the myths that you’ve just learned about and write your thoughts about what you believe the meaning is of that particular myth.</span> </span></li></ol>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-41262186204812111282010-01-28T06:42:00.000-08:002010-01-28T06:43:44.783-08:005 Paragraph essayA new student has just walked through the doors of Academy 2, he is joining our community and does not know how to write a 5 paragraph essay. You job is to describe to him, the writing process and how to outline a 5 paragraph essay.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-36156155422334161872010-01-20T06:20:00.000-08:002010-01-20T06:46:06.953-08:00SumerWas Sumer a civilization? <br /><br />Use evidence from the 7 characteristics and your knowledge of Sumer to support your thesis.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com64tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-6079270561411226152010-01-11T08:51:00.001-08:002010-01-11T08:51:44.397-08:00Practicing Thesis StatementsThe local school committee is seeking ideas to improve your school. These ideas will be discussed during meetings with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other interested parties. The changes proposed by students will be seriously considered since students are the reason for the school’s existence.<br /><br />Choose one change that might improve your school for all students. Write a persuasive response explaining why your suggested change in an improvement. Give at least two reasons to show how your suggestion will improve your school.<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><br />Remember, you must argue in a convincing manner so that the school committee will understand and agree with your position.</span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com77tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-82891989753510779732010-01-04T08:43:00.000-08:002010-01-04T08:46:00.078-08:00The Crossing by Gary PaulsenOver break you read <span style="font-style:italic;">The Crossing</span> by Gary Paulsen, in a response write your reaction to the character Manny and his adventures attempting to cross.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-26821134657913481902009-12-17T06:31:00.000-08:002009-12-17T06:33:12.577-08:00<span style="font-size:180%;">In a 3-paragraph response, discuss how Paulsen's use of descriptive language helps to evoke emotion from his audience. </span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-91358446505734206412009-12-02T07:25:00.000-08:002009-12-02T07:26:19.247-08:00Perfect day<span style="font-size:180%;">In a 5-paragraph essay, describe your perfect day. </span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-82878140795655004932009-12-01T07:11:00.001-08:002009-12-01T07:15:40.228-08:00Thanksgiving Break Book Check<span style="font-size:180%;">In a 5 paragraph essay, describe a character from the book that you read from over vacation.<br /><br />If you read <span style="font-style: italic;">The Great Stories,</span> pick one of the stories and describe a character that you relate to and why.<br /><br />If you read, <span style="font-style: italic;">Bridge to Terabithia</span>, </span><span style="font-size:180%;">describe a character that you relate to and why?<br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-style: italic;font-size:100%;" >Be sure to explain with details and evidence from the story. </span></span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-66776769411813837552009-11-23T08:22:00.000-08:002009-11-23T08:25:37.893-08:00House on Mango Street<span style="font-size:180%;">Over the past week you've been reading <span style="font-style: italic;">House on Mango Street</span> by Sandra Cisneros, choose a character from the book and describe at least 3 characteristics about their story that you share with them. How are you alike? What experiences have you shared with them? </span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com63tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-84124109199522155212009-09-16T06:57:00.000-07:002009-09-16T07:12:52.506-07:00Intro to Writing<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxR9QikVMtnYxXBY5G0PULv-u3uwfymTVXI4jaTPxeVdfRBboCCKnhgHrPgnUIaiGFrEh1WakFNY_oVa90YZQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /></div><br /><br /><br />Practice writing descriptive language. You can write a paragraph to describe the Baskervilles case OR you can try to write an original piece of writing on your own.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-79129663460538680622009-06-08T07:08:00.000-07:002009-06-08T07:12:09.465-07:00Greek Olympics<span style="font-size:180%;">What do you think gave the Olympic games great appeal? What do you think we can do to make our 6th grade Olypmics as appealing as the ancient Greeks? (events, food, decorations, body decorating, etc) </span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-73259532582863183492009-05-04T03:21:00.000-07:002009-05-04T03:24:01.562-07:00Greek Myths<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILsW3NXAl60dLTGXKMmUDduit3KQIy-lbzv9peFCfbXZj0BZ5NP0QScAdOjY4bH0O2eviVA7W6fY4TIcbbLnyupt6nOPOpgIHJZ6hQQad-jgKwqLZKLuDL0nBXERtskXLtBfOS_upECI/s1600-h/greek-myths-3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhILsW3NXAl60dLTGXKMmUDduit3KQIy-lbzv9peFCfbXZj0BZ5NP0QScAdOjY4bH0O2eviVA7W6fY4TIcbbLnyupt6nOPOpgIHJZ6hQQad-jgKwqLZKLuDL0nBXERtskXLtBfOS_upECI/s320/greek-myths-3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5331912319595063202" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-size: medium; font-family: comic sans ms,sand;">Greek myths and legends have been told for thousands of years, and they have survived the ages because they offer much to the reader/viewer/listener ~ entertainment, insight into human nature, and lessons about morality and justice. Myths may appear simple, but they are somewhat like an onion. They have many layers of meaning.</span></span><br /></div><br /><br /><ol style="font-family: trebuchet ms;"><li><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-size:180%;">Choose one of the myths that you’ve just learned about and write your thoughts about what you believe the meaning is of that particular myth.</span> </span></li></ol>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-17893320698415201602009-05-01T08:21:00.000-07:002009-05-01T08:24:10.470-07:00Gary Paulsen<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xesOgfd7dPvsB9Q6MFganp8DdiFYwQv4Qm1SXmX0hlLvnBMrWbvnrS9HN3EMm1wpSnCHt5sEgpX-KrvP2qP72-sCV-dfXU9et_rntxRb__7KHT1kVUzEiXRJojgkk9IcuVeEv_iQ_Fg/s1600-h/paulsen.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 109px; height: 121px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xesOgfd7dPvsB9Q6MFganp8DdiFYwQv4Qm1SXmX0hlLvnBMrWbvnrS9HN3EMm1wpSnCHt5sEgpX-KrvP2qP72-sCV-dfXU9et_rntxRb__7KHT1kVUzEiXRJojgkk9IcuVeEv_iQ_Fg/s320/paulsen.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330876636303062722" /></a><br /><!--StartFragment--><span style=""><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-large;"><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Gary Paulsen's advice to young readers is, "Read like a wolf." What do you think this means? </span></span></b></span><!--EndFragment-->6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-35181411879515524452009-04-03T08:12:00.000-07:002009-04-03T08:16:02.434-07:00April 3, 2009 - Current Event<h2 class="title"> <div id="article" rel="bookmark">Obama's Big Trip</div> </h2> <h3 class="subtitle">The President meets with world leaders in Europe to discuss the economic crisis and other global issues</h3> <p class="author">By Vickie An</p><br /><br /> <p>President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama crossed the Atlantic this week, arriving in London, England, on Tuesday. The city is the first stop on the couple's eight-day tour across Europe. This is Obama's first major trip abroad since taking office in January. </p><table align="right" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="190"><tbody><tr><td width="10"><img src="http://img.timeinc.net/TFK/media/global/px.gif" border="0" height="1" width="10" /></td><td><img src="http://img.timeinc.net/TFK/media/news/2009a/090401_obamatrip_vert.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="240" width="180" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: right;">MANDEL NGAN—AFP/GETTY IMAGES</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="caption">President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama visit with British Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife, Sarah Brown, in London, England.</span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Over the next week, the President plans to attend conferences in five countries. He will also meet with other heads of state to address key world issues including the war in Afghanistan, climate change and the global <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,1881672,00.html">economic crisis</a>. Obama hopes the trip will help strengthen U.S. alliances. </p> <span class="subHead">Working Together</span><p>On Thursday, the President will join other world leaders in London at the Group of Twenty, or G-20, economic summit. The conference brings together leaders from 20 wealthy and developing nations and the European Union. They meet each year to address challenges that affect the global economy. </p> <p>The current financial crisis makes this year's meeting especially important. Nations across the globe are struggling with recession. Unemployment is on the rise. During the summit, G-20 leaders will form a plan to restore economic growth. They will also talk about how to prevent future economic slumps. </p> <table align="left" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="250"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://img.timeinc.net/TFK/media/news/2009a/090401_obamatrip_horiz.jpg" alt="" border="0" height="180" width="240" /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: normal; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: right;">SAUL LOEB—AFP/GETTY IMAGES</span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span class="caption">Obama meets with Chinese President Hu Jintao on the eve of the G-20 summit.</span></span><br /></td><td width="10"><img src="http://img.timeinc.net/TFK/media/global/px.gif" border="0" height="1" width="10" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Finding a solution won't be easy. There are widely differing views on how to best get the global economy back on track. President Obama vowed to take in all sides of the debate. "The president and America are going to listen in London as well as to lead," says White House spokesman Robert Gibbs. </p> <p>City officials in London are working overtime to keep the city running smoothly during the high profile summit. Large gatherings of protesters are packing the streets of downtown London.</p> <span class="subHead">A Jam-Packed Schedule</span><p>While in London, Obama met individually with world leaders including British Prime Minister Gordon Brown, <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/wr/article/0,28391,1186745,00.html">Chinese President Hu Jintao</a> and <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/wr/article/0,28391,1838066,00.html">Russian President Dmitry Medvedev</a>. On Wednesday, the President and First Lady visited Buckingham Palace for tea with Queen Elizabeth II. </p> <p>Later this week, Obama will travel to France, Germany, the Czech Republic and <a href="http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/hh/goplaces/main/0,28375,1554552,00.html">Turkey</a>, his first stop in a Muslim nation. While there, the President plans to host a round-table session with students in Istanbul.</p> <!--Radhakant@MT added the following br tags to fix the bug 17255 on 24-05-07--><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Choose two of President Obama's agenda items (topics that he is trying to bring about change) and give your opinion on what should be done to fix these areas and why they are important to you and your family. </span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-11661599987833203662009-02-24T10:40:00.000-08:002009-02-24T10:43:20.829-08:00When you are old<div style="text-align: center;"> William Butler Yeats (1865-1939)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">When You Are Old</span><br /><br /> WHEN you are old and gray and full of sleep,<br /> And nodding by the fire, take down this book,<br /> And slowly read, and dream of the soft look<br /> Your eyes had once, and of their shadows deep;<br /><br /> How many loved your moments of glad grace,<br /> And loved your beauty with love false or true,<br /> But one man loved the pilgrim soul in you,<br /> And loved the sorrows of your changing face;<br /><br /> And bending down beside the glowing bars,<br /> Murmur, a little sadly, how Love fled<br /> And paced upon the mountains overhead<br /> And hid his face among a crowd of stars.<br /><br /><span style="font-size: 130%;">1. Based on the poem, explain what the theme is for this poem. Support your answer with important details from the poem.<br /><br />2. Connect this poem's theme to another book that we've read this year. Provide at least 2 text to text connects.<br /><br />3. Your response should be clear (complete sentences) and error free. (PRESENTATION IS EVERYTHING)<br /></span></div>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com31tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-17893487808405212102009-02-03T08:48:00.000-08:002009-02-03T08:57:48.722-08:00Little Rock NineWho were the little rock nine? What was significant (important) about them? Your response should be 2 paragraphs.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com45tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-24871920277347840542009-02-02T06:03:00.000-08:002009-02-02T07:44:49.996-08:00The Barbara Jones story<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">What part of Barbara Jones story did you find inspirational?</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Provide evidence.</span></span>6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1151638123115774818.post-4218773805754251592008-11-13T08:11:00.000-08:002008-11-13T08:12:45.570-08:00Mesopotamia VideoList 5 main points from the Mesopotamia Video.6th Grade Humanitieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06465929807120544280noreply@blogger.com22