Monday, February 28, 2011
All Students
My grade book for the Second Trimester closes this Friday, March 4th. Any missing work needs to be submitted by then for credit.
7th Grade Inventions Assignment due March 10th, 2011
The Silk Road to the Good Life!!!
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
7th Grade Homework 2/28/2011
You have your Chinese name due on Friday, March 4th . Remember this is 15 points and I am looking for colorful, neat names.
You may not use anything printed from the internet.
You may use your real name in Chinese rather than writing out each letter if you know what it is.
You may not use anything printed from the internet.
You may use your real name in Chinese rather than writing out each letter if you know what it is.
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
Students, I have changed the due date of the Historical Fiction assignment due to the fact that we will be having a furlough day on the 15th.
Your project is now due Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
You should be finished or really close to being finished with your book at this point!!
Your project is now due Wednesday, March 16th, 2011
You should be finished or really close to being finished with your book at this point!!
8th Grade Homework 2/28/2011
Students, be sure that you have completed your portion of the group projects. We will begin presentations at the end of the class on Tuesday!
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
7th Grade Chinese Inventions Assignment Due March 10th, 2011
The Silk Road to the Good Life!!!
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
You are a member of the Chinese merchant class during the Song Dynasty.
You hope to make your fortune selling one of China’s newest inventions along the Silk Road. You realize the best way to gain more business is to make an advertisement for the invention. Your superior, Harpfucius, will supply the information about the invention you will be advertising.
Requirements:
• The name of your invention
• A creative slogan to advertise your invention
o Be Funny, Silly, Poetic, Etc…
• Full color illustrations
• Legible writing
• Use the entire poster
• One page minimum written on each of the following:
o Why is your invention important?
o How will it change the world? (Will people still be using it in the future……even in the year 2000?)
Grading
This project is worth 50 points
15 points: poster
Is it creative? Did you use color? Does it depict your invention?
35 points: Write up
Did you meet the length requirement? Did you explain why your invention is important? Did you explain how it will change the world? Did you give specific examples about how life has been without the invention? How life will be with the invention?
5 points: Neatness
*it is preferable that your writing is typed!! If not, blue or black ink only final draft form. Did you check for spelling errors? Did you check for sentence flow?
Due: Thursday March 10th, 2011
Please note: You have Presidents week included in this time frame…
7th Grade Homework Dynasty Write Up due Friday Feb. 18th!!
Be sure that you have begun and finish your write up on the dynasty you feel contributed the most to China. You might want to look at the Song, Tang or Mongol if you are feeling stuck. Chapter 19 is also very helpful!!
Monday, February 14, 2011
7th Grade China Dynasty Due Friday, Feb. 18th
Students your dynasty write is due on Friday! Remember, you will need to use Ch. 16-19 to find examples of why you feel the dynasty is the most influential to China. You can choose the Song dynasty even though it is not on the handout.
I would prefer typed assignments!!
I would prefer typed assignments!!
8th grade parents and students
IBL will be holding a Career Night here on March 10th at 7pm. It is open to all 8th graders in the district. Please come and find out information about a variety of careers to begin planning for high school and college!! If you have questions or would like to volunteer, please contact Ms. Blackman
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
All 8th graders, you should be reading your book and well into it by now for your Historical Fiction project!! See me if you have questions!
8thGrade 5th Period Only!
Your timeline assignment is due Friday, Feb. 18th. Please look below if you need directions
Thursday, February 10, 2011
First Period 8th Grade Homework only!!
Your Timeline is Due Wednesday, Feb. 16th, 2011
Timeline Assignment
Directions: You will make a timeline that includes events and people that we have been reading about from the years 1789-1839. Please use your notes and Chapters 12-14 for reference.
1. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 events with the correct dates of the events
2. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 people with a word explaining the importance for the date listed. For example: 1838 Trail of Tears
3. On the top half of your timeline, have the events listed in chronological order, on the bottom half, have the people and their explanation in chronological order.
4. On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to give a write up of 3 events and 3 people. Your write up must include how/why they helped to create an American Culture. This should be a minimum of 3 sentences per person and event.
You will be graded on the following:
Accuracy of events dates/events are correct: 12 points
Accuracy of people/importance are correct: 12 points
Write-Up: 18 points
Neatness: is your writing neat and legible? Is the timeline in proper order? 8 points
Total=50 points
This assignment is Due Wednesday, February 16th 2011
Timeline Assignment
Directions: You will make a timeline that includes events and people that we have been reading about from the years 1789-1839. Please use your notes and Chapters 12-14 for reference.
1. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 events with the correct dates of the events
2. Your timeline must include a minimum of 9 people with a word explaining the importance for the date listed. For example: 1838 Trail of Tears
3. On the top half of your timeline, have the events listed in chronological order, on the bottom half, have the people and their explanation in chronological order.
4. On a separate sheet of paper, you will need to give a write up of 3 events and 3 people. Your write up must include how/why they helped to create an American Culture. This should be a minimum of 3 sentences per person and event.
You will be graded on the following:
Accuracy of events dates/events are correct: 12 points
Accuracy of people/importance are correct: 12 points
Write-Up: 18 points
Neatness: is your writing neat and legible? Is the timeline in proper order? 8 points
Total=50 points
This assignment is Due Wednesday, February 16th 2011
7th Grade Homework Due Monday Feb. 14th
your questions for Chapter 17 are due Monday, Feb. 14th. Remember, late work warrants a detention with me.
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
First Period 8th Grade Homework due 2/9/2011
Please answer the following questions in a thoughtful manner regarding today's lesson:
What might have been a more effective way to work with the Native Americans?
Why didn’t more people speak up in protest against the expulsion of the Native Americans?
Was “giving” the Native Americans the Oklahoma Territory a solution to pushing them west of the Mississippi? What ended up happening to them?
What might have been a more effective way to work with the Native Americans?
Why didn’t more people speak up in protest against the expulsion of the Native Americans?
Was “giving” the Native Americans the Oklahoma Territory a solution to pushing them west of the Mississippi? What ended up happening to them?
Monday, February 7, 2011
8th Grade Homework 2/7/2011
Your Andrew Jackson sentences are due tomorrow. You need to have an Historical Fiction book by Wednesday.
7th Grade Homework 2/7/2011
Students are to answer the questions on Ch16. There are 7 questions. Please use pages 179-185 to find the answers.
1. According to emperors, and scholars, knowledge of Confucius would produce what type of government official?
2. What new group of people was allowed to become government officials during the Song Dynasty?
3. Why did people want government jobs?
4. Whom did Kublai Khan choose to fill important government positions?
5. What happened to Chinese scholars during the Mongol rule?
6. How did hiring scholars help China?
7. How did hiring scholars hurt China?
1. According to emperors, and scholars, knowledge of Confucius would produce what type of government official?
2. What new group of people was allowed to become government officials during the Song Dynasty?
3. Why did people want government jobs?
4. Whom did Kublai Khan choose to fill important government positions?
5. What happened to Chinese scholars during the Mongol rule?
6. How did hiring scholars help China?
7. How did hiring scholars hurt China?
Friday, February 4, 2011
7th Grade Announcement to Parents and Students
I will be beginning a new policy for all 7th grade students starting Monday: Any student who does not turn in their homework will have an after school detention. This has been an extremely difficult year with the seventh grade class and work completion. On average, I have about 70% of my students that submit work regularly, this seems to be the general theme throughout all classes. I encourage parents to ask their children to see the completed homework and maybe double check binder reminders or postings on our school site.
8th Grade High School Forms
Students, if you have not submitted your Jefferson Union High School form to me or IBL you will now have to bring it to the JUSD District Office located at the top of Seramonte.
8th grade Historical Fiction Assignment
Your book is due Wednesday, Feb. 9th. Mrs. Davis, the librarian, set up a display of historical fiction if you have not yet chosen one.
8th Grade Homework Due Feb. 8th
Andrew Jackson sentences. Please write a minimum of two sentences on the following quotes/slogans associated with Andrew Jackson:
All slogans and quotes are from Ch 14 from sections 14.1-14.5 we discussed a few in notes today too.
1. Mudslinging
2. Old Hickory
3. Common Man
4. Corrupt Bargain
5. Adams can write, but Jackson can fight
6. Kitchen Cabinet
7. To the victor belong the spoils of war
8. Null and Void
All slogans and quotes are from Ch 14 from sections 14.1-14.5 we discussed a few in notes today too.
1. Mudslinging
2. Old Hickory
3. Common Man
4. Corrupt Bargain
5. Adams can write, but Jackson can fight
6. Kitchen Cabinet
7. To the victor belong the spoils of war
8. Null and Void
Thursday, February 3, 2011
8th Grade
Your high school forms are due tomorrow!! Either bring them in or mail them to Jefferson Union High School District.
8th graders Historical Fiction
You must have your Historical Fiction book chosen by Feb. 9th. You must show me the book to receive credit.
7th Grade Homework for 2/3/2011
We are beginning our Unit on China. Students please answer the map questions given to you in class on pages 100-101 in your ISN. Remember, you need complete sentences to receive full credit! You will use pages 176-177 in your text.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
7th grade homework due Feb. 2nd
Please answer the following questions, due tomorrow. A handout was given to 3rd and 4th period. 2nd period wrote them down, please double check you have them correct, please note: You may see the same questions on the Quiz on Thursday!
1. What is the Reconquista?
2. What is the Inquisition?
3. What happened to the Jews during and after the Crusades?
4. What impact did the Crusades have on the Christians?
5. What impact did the Crusades have on the Muslims?
1. What is the Reconquista?
2. What is the Inquisition?
3. What happened to the Jews during and after the Crusades?
4. What impact did the Crusades have on the Christians?
5. What impact did the Crusades have on the Muslims?
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