Tuesday, June 29, 2010
READ, READ, READ
Reminding you that you should read as much as possible this summer. Check out TD Bank, as they are paying you to read! Happy Summer, Be Safe! 8 weeks to go!
Friday, June 4, 2010
Reminders
Extra Credit for Roll of Thunder may still be turned in. I've moved the due date back to June 10th. Please look at old posts for more information.
Guiding Questions due June 8th.
Roll of Thunder Final Exam June 10th.
Writing...we will be working on the Science Fair on Monday and Tuesday, June 7th and 8th. Please bring any necessary materials to writing class. We will work on writing the procedures out. Thanks.
Guiding Questions due June 8th.
Roll of Thunder Final Exam June 10th.
Writing...we will be working on the Science Fair on Monday and Tuesday, June 7th and 8th. Please bring any necessary materials to writing class. We will work on writing the procedures out. Thanks.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Roll of Thunder Guiding Questions due June 8th
Guiding Questions
Chapter 1
How are the African-Americans students treated? Do you think this is fair? Explain.
What happened to the Berry family? What does this event tell you about racism in the South in the 1930s?
Would you like to be friends with the Logan children? Why or why not?
Chapter 2
Why has Mr. Morrison come to live with the Logans?
What danger did the African-American people in the community face because of their color?
What might it feel like to be the victim of hatred?
Chapter 3
Why does the driver of the white children’s school bus splash the Logan children with mud?
How do the children get their revenge on the white bus driver and his passengers? Do you think it was right?
What might it feel like to be the only person in town to have a big, fancy car?
Chapter 4
What is your first clue that T.J. is big trouble? Do you think it’s wise that Stacey is friends with him?
How do you think Stacey felt when he had to tell his parents about his fight with T.J.?
What does Cassie learn about her family from Big Ma?
Chapter 5
Why does Big Ma park the wagon far away from the entrance to the market in Strawberry?
Do you think Cassie should have demanded that Mr. Barnett wait on them at the store? Why or why not?
How do you think Cassie felt at the end of her day in Strawberry?
Chapter 6
Why does Big Ma try to stop Cassie from telling Uncle Hammer about their day in Strawberry?
Mama tells Cassie, “Baby, we have no choice of what color we’re born or who our parents are or whether we’re rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we’re here.” What do you think she means by this?
Would you rather have Papa or Uncle Hammer as your father? Why?
Chapter 7
How do you think Uncle Hammer felt when he saw T.J. wearing Stacey’s new coat?
Why does Mr. Jamison agree to put up the credit for the black families to shop in Vicksburg?
How do you know that Mr. Morrison had a hard, painful life?
Chapter 8
Papa tells Cassie, “There are things you can’t back down on, things you gotta take a stand on. But it’s up to you to decide what them things are.” What things do you think Cassie must take a stand on? Why?
Do you think it was a good decision for Cassie to take revenge on Lillian Jean? Is it okay to do mean things if you feel you have been treated unfairly?
How do you think Mama felt when Kaleb Wallace fired her from her teaching job?
Chapter 9
Would you spend time with the Simms boys? Why or why not?
How was Papa injured? Why do you think this happened?
What do you think with happen at the end of the book?
Chapter 10
Why do you think the bank suddenly wants the Logans to pay their mortgage in full?
Do you think the Logans’ troubles with the Wallaces are over? Why or why not?
What do you think will happen to T.J. in Strawberry?
Chapter 11
How did T.J. get so badly injured?
Would you have helped T.J. if you had been in Stacey’s place? Why or why not?
What do you think will happen to the Avery family, especially T.J.?
Chapter 12
What is your first clue that Papa set the fire?
Papa says, “This thing’s been coming a long time, baby…” What do you think he means by this?
How can you tell that the Logans are a close and loving family?
How would you feel if you were T.J.?
Chapter 1
How are the African-Americans students treated? Do you think this is fair? Explain.
What happened to the Berry family? What does this event tell you about racism in the South in the 1930s?
Would you like to be friends with the Logan children? Why or why not?
Chapter 2
Why has Mr. Morrison come to live with the Logans?
What danger did the African-American people in the community face because of their color?
What might it feel like to be the victim of hatred?
Chapter 3
Why does the driver of the white children’s school bus splash the Logan children with mud?
How do the children get their revenge on the white bus driver and his passengers? Do you think it was right?
What might it feel like to be the only person in town to have a big, fancy car?
Chapter 4
What is your first clue that T.J. is big trouble? Do you think it’s wise that Stacey is friends with him?
How do you think Stacey felt when he had to tell his parents about his fight with T.J.?
What does Cassie learn about her family from Big Ma?
Chapter 5
Why does Big Ma park the wagon far away from the entrance to the market in Strawberry?
Do you think Cassie should have demanded that Mr. Barnett wait on them at the store? Why or why not?
How do you think Cassie felt at the end of her day in Strawberry?
Chapter 6
Why does Big Ma try to stop Cassie from telling Uncle Hammer about their day in Strawberry?
Mama tells Cassie, “Baby, we have no choice of what color we’re born or who our parents are or whether we’re rich or poor. What we do have is some choice over what we make of our lives once we’re here.” What do you think she means by this?
Would you rather have Papa or Uncle Hammer as your father? Why?
Chapter 7
How do you think Uncle Hammer felt when he saw T.J. wearing Stacey’s new coat?
Why does Mr. Jamison agree to put up the credit for the black families to shop in Vicksburg?
How do you know that Mr. Morrison had a hard, painful life?
Chapter 8
Papa tells Cassie, “There are things you can’t back down on, things you gotta take a stand on. But it’s up to you to decide what them things are.” What things do you think Cassie must take a stand on? Why?
Do you think it was a good decision for Cassie to take revenge on Lillian Jean? Is it okay to do mean things if you feel you have been treated unfairly?
How do you think Mama felt when Kaleb Wallace fired her from her teaching job?
Chapter 9
Would you spend time with the Simms boys? Why or why not?
How was Papa injured? Why do you think this happened?
What do you think with happen at the end of the book?
Chapter 10
Why do you think the bank suddenly wants the Logans to pay their mortgage in full?
Do you think the Logans’ troubles with the Wallaces are over? Why or why not?
What do you think will happen to T.J. in Strawberry?
Chapter 11
How did T.J. get so badly injured?
Would you have helped T.J. if you had been in Stacey’s place? Why or why not?
What do you think will happen to the Avery family, especially T.J.?
Chapter 12
What is your first clue that Papa set the fire?
Papa says, “This thing’s been coming a long time, baby…” What do you think he means by this?
How can you tell that the Logans are a close and loving family?
How would you feel if you were T.J.?
Monday, May 24, 2010
Week of May 24-28
Grammar:
We have a grammar quiz, tomorrow May 25th on conjunctions and interjections. Please review...as this is an easy 18 points. Our test on Chapter 6 will be this Friday, May 28th. Please study prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Reading:
Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry is going well. We just had a quiz on Chapters 1-3 and got the vocabulary for chapters 4-5. Please review these words. We are going to have to work hard to finish this book on time and some of the reading will have to be done at home. I will keep you posted on the dates for the next couple of quizzes for Roll of Thunder. Please remember there is extra credit for the final exam. Please scroll down on my blog to find it.
We have a grammar quiz, tomorrow May 25th on conjunctions and interjections. Please review...as this is an easy 18 points. Our test on Chapter 6 will be this Friday, May 28th. Please study prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.
Reading:
Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry is going well. We just had a quiz on Chapters 1-3 and got the vocabulary for chapters 4-5. Please review these words. We are going to have to work hard to finish this book on time and some of the reading will have to be done at home. I will keep you posted on the dates for the next couple of quizzes for Roll of Thunder. Please remember there is extra credit for the final exam. Please scroll down on my blog to find it.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Week of May 17-21
Reminder: We are DSTP testing this week in Science and Social Studies. Please get a good night sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.
Thursday, May 20th we will have a quiz on prepositions. Please review lessons 1 and 2 from Chapter 6. It will be short and sweet...but it is important that you study.
Friday, May 21st we will have the vocabulary quiz for chapters 1-3 of Roll of Thunder. We will begin the comprehension part...but that may continue on Monday. Please, please study your vocabulary words. They were given to you over a week ago.
Thursday, May 20th we will have a quiz on prepositions. Please review lessons 1 and 2 from Chapter 6. It will be short and sweet...but it is important that you study.
Friday, May 21st we will have the vocabulary quiz for chapters 1-3 of Roll of Thunder. We will begin the comprehension part...but that may continue on Monday. Please, please study your vocabulary words. They were given to you over a week ago.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Roll of Thunder Extra Credit
Please complete one of these extra credit items to earn points to be added to your Roll of Thunder Final Exam. You may not earn over a 100%, but it could help your grade.
Final Exam Extra Credit Due June 4th
1. A Look Back How did the Depression look? Locate photos from the Depression
Era that would illustrate the mood or events of the story. You may
use the photos to create a photo essay or collage, or you may
simply display your chosen photos and talk about them. One source you may want to use is Brother, Can you spare a Dime: The Great Depression, 1929-1933, by Milton Meltzer.
2. Picture This Students can create an illustration of one of the important experiences that contributes to Cassie’s maturing during the course of the novel. Or you can illustrate one of the events that lead up to T.J.’s situation at the end of the novel. (I don’t want to give it away.)
3. Free T.J. Draw and caption a political cartoon relating to a situation in the novel, such as the differences in schools for blacks and whites, the night men’s excursions, or T.J.’s situation at the end of the novel. Don’t forget that political cartoons usually contain satire.
4. Mapping Create a map of the fictional Spokane County. Include the Logan’s farm, fields, forest, and house; Harlan Granger’s plantation and the Averys’, Simmses’, and Berrys’ house; the two schools and the Great Faith Church; the road and the bridge; the Wallace’s store; Smellings Creek; and any other locations in the novel.
5. Jim Crow Laws Write a one page paper explaining Jim Crow laws. Research these laws and write about how they affected the Logans in their day-to-day activities.
Final Exam Extra Credit Due June 4th
1. A Look Back How did the Depression look? Locate photos from the Depression
Era that would illustrate the mood or events of the story. You may
use the photos to create a photo essay or collage, or you may
simply display your chosen photos and talk about them. One source you may want to use is Brother, Can you spare a Dime: The Great Depression, 1929-1933, by Milton Meltzer.
2. Picture This Students can create an illustration of one of the important experiences that contributes to Cassie’s maturing during the course of the novel. Or you can illustrate one of the events that lead up to T.J.’s situation at the end of the novel. (I don’t want to give it away.)
3. Free T.J. Draw and caption a political cartoon relating to a situation in the novel, such as the differences in schools for blacks and whites, the night men’s excursions, or T.J.’s situation at the end of the novel. Don’t forget that political cartoons usually contain satire.
4. Mapping Create a map of the fictional Spokane County. Include the Logan’s farm, fields, forest, and house; Harlan Granger’s plantation and the Averys’, Simmses’, and Berrys’ house; the two schools and the Great Faith Church; the road and the bridge; the Wallace’s store; Smellings Creek; and any other locations in the novel.
5. Jim Crow Laws Write a one page paper explaining Jim Crow laws. Research these laws and write about how they affected the Logans in their day-to-day activities.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
May Updates
Parents please be on the look out for some important papers going home in the Thursday folder. One specifically is about the new book we will be reading in class...Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. We will begin reading this book on Monday, May 10th when I return to school. The other paper coming home is about the need for volunteers for assistance with formal. Parents please contact me via email mmuldoon@pca.k12.de.us or return the paper that is coming home Thursday if you are available to help with formal.
Reminder!!! Final Drafts of the Autobiographical Incident are due on Monday, May 10th. This is to have been typed...as per Ms. Wessell. Please make sure your son/daughter stays in at recess this week if you do not have a computer at home. This is a major grade for the third trimester. Currently, students only have one writing grade and that is their Adjective/Adverb test. Please spend time on this major assignment. Good Luck.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!!!!
Mrs. Muldoon
Reminder!!! Final Drafts of the Autobiographical Incident are due on Monday, May 10th. This is to have been typed...as per Ms. Wessell. Please make sure your son/daughter stays in at recess this week if you do not have a computer at home. This is a major grade for the third trimester. Currently, students only have one writing grade and that is their Adjective/Adverb test. Please spend time on this major assignment. Good Luck.
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone on Monday!!!!
Mrs. Muldoon
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