Perimeter and Area of a Square and Rectangle-EXTRA HELP

Some Extra Help with the Relationship Between Radius, Diameter, pi and Circumference

REMEMBER-Perimeter and Circumference quiz on Monday!

Daniel's Story Writing Assignment #2- Erica's Journal Entry or Revenge

Pick one of the two writing prompts below and write in paragraph form with special attention placed on editing.

Option 1
Keeping a diary in Auschwitz was forbidden, but if Erica had been able to keep one,what might she have written?

Make one diary entry for the following events:

• how she loved being part of the Jewish youth group in the ghetto
• how playing the violin saved her life
• learning that Daniel and her father are alive

Make sure you tell how she felt in addition to giving details of the events that took place

OR

Option 2

Daniel's father told him not to kill the German guard. Who do you think was right, Daniel or his father?  Why? What would you have done if it had been you?

An Unbelievable Story About Bill Nathan...Haitian Dancer Visiting our School Tomorrow

Bill Nathan Story...ABC News

Jewish Resistance Assignment-A Closer Look

Click for a Closer Look at the Jewish Resistance Assignment.  You'll be re-direcrted to the Glogster site.

Armed-Jewish Resistance Investigation-JOT NOTES link

Jewish Resistance Project

Blog-What should be on it?

I have been looking at some of your blogs and I am concerned that some of you are not keeping up with posting your assignments onto your blog. Others of you are posting your assignments, but you are not doing it properly.  This is not good since if it’s not on your blog you will receive 0%.  Below is a list of what should be on your blog.  Make sure when you post something, you check to see if it works properly.

* Not Due Yet

1. Holocaust Disease Report using ZOHO.com
2. Segway and Forces Report on Google docs
3. The Attack of the Leopard Seal story ending
4. Blog entries:
1. Are video games good or bad?
2. Why is literacy so important?
3. Daniel’s Story-HOPE *
5. All About Me slide show on OneTrueMedia
6. Daniel’s Story Book Trailer *

* A good idea would be to check off the assignments when you are finished.
* All assignments must be on blog by October 25th or you’ll receive 0% for missing assignments

Daniel's Story Blogging Question

In chapter 5, Daniel's father said that the radio was really important to the family.  He said that it gave them hope and...
         "Hope was more important than bread."
What did he mean?  Do you agree or disagree with this statement?

• Your response should be written in paragraph form and use proper grammar and punctuation.

Take a look at the rubric to see how your response will be graded.

Paragraph Rubric

Book Trailers

A new, great way to promote your book is with video! These videos are called Book Trailers. They are similar to a movie trailer, in that they are designed to build interest in an upcoming or current novel and to encourage people to read the book that they are based on.  Check out the cool movie trailer for Harry Potter's new movie.

The main difference between a movie trailer and a book traile ris that a movie trailer already has visual images to work with - clips from the film. With a book trailer, the maker has to convert the written words into visual images. The trick is to convey a sense of what the book is about without giving anything away.

How to Make a Book Trailer

Your book trailer must include information that reveals your understanding of the following elements within your novel:

• characters
• plot--be very carefull not to 'give away' the climax of the novel
• setting
• theme

How to Begin…

1. Go to Concept Map Website and begin planning your book trailer. Your concept map should contain the main concepts of Theme, Setting, Characters and Plot. Begin to plan out what you want to include in your book trailer

1. Next, storyboard your ideas out.  This is probably the most important step of the whole creating process since if it's not done properly, your whole project will be difficult.  Check out the following link for the stroyboard you are to use.
1. Storyboard -The first thing you want to consider is how to convey the idea of your book, and get people excited about it - excited enough to want to read it!
2. Think about how you want your trailer to look.
1. Perhaps a video compiled of still images or a mixture of stills and video....It's up to you.
2. A musical background to add interest and emotion.
3. What method of changing from one scene to the next do you want to employ? Do you want to fade to black? Or use some kind of manipulation that gives the impression of a page turning, or a spiraled fade?
3. Take a look at some more good movie trailers, since most people are more familiar with those. What made you want to go see the movie? Did the intensity build as the trailer progressed? Did the music quicken, or create a particular feeling?
4. Now that you have it all mostly planned out (remember that it's fine to make changes throughout the process), it's time to start using some technolgy to take your idea from a vision to reality.  You can use OneTrueMedia, Movie Maker, IMovie or your own technology that you have on your labtop to make your book trailer.

Here are some examples of Book Trailers for the novel The Giver




The Giver Book Trailer

The Giver Book Trailer

The Giver Book Trailer

The Giver Book Trailer


Assessment

This is the rubric that your book trailer will be assessed with.  I would also like you to use it so you can assess the  book trailer examples for The Giver

Rubric for Book Trailer

Some other book trailers made by my past students

Computer Class Assignment (9:05am -10:00am)

Blogging
So far you  have had a few blogging opportunities this year and, to be honest, I am not impressed with what I have seen; especially since there are a lot of good writers in this class.  I think you need to revisit Blog Writing Guidelines to see what one needs to do to be an effective blogger.  I also want you to visit Blogging Rubric to see how you will be evaluated for this blog entry.

Directions:

You are to write a 250 word ( 3 or 4 paragraph) blog entry on one of the following topics: (the two we worked on before)

1.  The importance of Literacy (see assignment further down blog)
2. Are video games good or bad? (see the assignment further down blog)

The reason I am making you re-focus on these topics is I feel they are worth while topics and I don't think we paid them enough credit.  During this second time looking at these topics I hope we can do them justice.  If not, will we look at them a 3rd time??

Writers' Workshop-Expository Writing

This year we will be doing a lot of different kinds of writing ranging from narrative writing to expository writing.  While all are equally important, we will be spending a lot of time on expository writing.  Expository writing is a type of writing where the purpose of  is to inform, explain, describe, or define the author's subject to the reader in a well thought out and logical way.  We have done a little bit of expositry writing this year, and I suspect you have done some inthe past so this type of writing is nothing new to you.  This assignment will not have a lot of guidelines since I want to know what yo know about the writing process and expository writing.


Directions:
Pick one of the two prompts below and write at least three paragraphs to describe, explain, inform, define and support your point of view.

Prompt #1- Everyone has a favorite type of music. It may be rock, country, rap,

classical, or some other kind.  Before you begin to write, think about your favorite kind of music and why you like it.  Now explain in an essay why this one type of music has become your

favorite. Support your music choice with examples and details.


Prompt #2-Everyone has an activity they enjoy doing.  It might be an instrument or a sport.  Think about what you like doing the most and write a paper giving at least 3 reason why you like this activity so much.
  Hints: Be sure to use the writing process  so your writing can be the best it can be.  We've used it a couple times this year (letter to Mr. Catton), but I'll give you a few links to help you out.


The Writing Process


Graphic Organizers- print off the one you want to use


You are to write you at least 3 expository paragraphs on paper (all planning, rough copy, editing and good copy) so be sure to write as neatly as possible.  YOU WILL ONLY HAVE ABOUT 1 HOUR TO WRITE SO USE TIME EFFECTIVELY!

 

Some Cool Picture Editing Done By Marjorie using BigHugeLabs.com

What is Friction?

Friction can be defined as a force that resists the motion of one material against or through another. Whether it's a masonry brick sliding along a sidewalk, a boat sliding through the water, or an airplane moving through the air, friction is present.

Pictures of Frankfurt, Germany-Now and Then (1939-45)

Now- Known as Manhattan of Europe because of all the skyscapers

 Now-Some parts of Frankfurt look very similar to what it would've looked like during WWII

During WWII

Daniel's Story Chapter 1 and 2 Questions

Multiple Choice - Chapter 1

1. According to Daniel, what hit him between the eyes when he was ten?
a) A tennis ball.
b) A baseball.
c) A soccer ball.
d) A basketball.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how old is Daniel?
a) 14.
b) 12.
c) 10.
d) 9.

3. What religion is Daniel and his family?
a) Buddist.
b) Hindu.
c) Christian.
d) Jewish.

4. At the beginning of the novel, where is Daniel and his family?
a) On a truck.
b) On a train.
c) In a car.
d) On a bus.

5. What city is Daniel and his family leaving at the beginning of Chapter 1?
a) London.
b) Berlin.
c) Paris.
d) Frankfurt.

6. How many years has Daniel's family lived in Germany?
a) Fifty years.
b) A thousand years.
c) A hundred years.
d) Two years.

7. What is the name of Daniel's sister?
a) Erika.
b) Jane.
c) Sarah.
d) Heather.

8. How old is Daniel's sister?
a) 9.
b) 12.
c) 10.
d) 14.

9. Who is Daniel's favorite uncle?
a) Uncle Walter.
b) Uncle John.
c) Uncle Peter.
d) Uncle Joseph.

10. What is the event is depicted in the first photograph, dated March 30, 1933?
a) Daniel's sixth birthday.
b) His sister's birthday.
c) His first day at school.
d) His father's birthday.

11. On March 30, 1933, what do Daniel's Uncle Walter and Uncle Peter argue about?
a) Religion.
b) Money.
c) Leaving Germany.
d) Beer.

12. What is the name of Daniel's public school teacher?
a) Uncle Peter.
b) Mr. Smith.
c) Mr. Schneider.
d) Mr. Shingles.

Multiple Choice - Chapter 2

1. When is the last class picture taken of Daniel at public school?
a) 1936/1937.
b) 1947.
c) 1957.
d) 1930.

2. According to Daniel's teacher, why is Daniel always in trouble?
a) He's from Poland.
b) He's Jewish.
c) He's a natural troublemaker.
d) He's a boy.

3. After Daniel's tenth birthday, what does his teacher do to him to show the class Daniel is inferior?
a) Measures his height.
b) Makes him spell words aloud.
c) Shows everyone his quiz score.
d) Measure the size of his head.

4. After Daniel's public-school teacher shows the class how inferior he is, what does Daniel do to him?
a) Cries.
b) Agrees.
c) Kicks him.
d) Laughs.

5. When does Daniel start at his new school?
a) August 1937.
b) May 1937.
c) September 1937.
d) April 1937.

6. After Daniel leaves public school, who becomes his new teacher?
a) His mother.
b) His father.
c) Uncle Peter.
d) Uncle Walter.

7. What happens to Uncle Peter and other Jewish professors?
a) They are all killed.
b) They are fired from their university positions.
c) They are given a cut in pay.
d) They are given other university positions.

8. After Daniel's first day at his new school, what is his mother is upset about?
a) That Daniel isn't German enough to go to a German school.
b) That his father's store was bombed.
c) That Daniel is happy with his new school.
d) That Daniel has new friends.

9. Which of Daniel's uncles moves to the United States?
a) Uncle Paul.
b) Uncle Walter.
c) Uncle David.
d) Uncle Peter.

10. What laws does Germany pass that forbid Jews from marrying Germans?
a) Nazi Laws.
b) Nuremberg Laws.
c) Hitler Laws.
d) Bill of Rights.

11. What is the purpose of the public exhibition called "The Eternal Jew"?
a) To explain how different Jews are from animals.
b) To convince the German people to embrace Jews.
c) To deny how important the German people are.
d) To convince the German people how disgusting Jews are.

12. What happens to Uncle Peter six days after Daniel takes Erika to the newsreels?
a) He's killed.
b) He's arrested.
c) He's sent to the United States.
d) He's deported to England.

Storybird...A Cool Way To Do Some Creative Writing

To dream again. on Storybird

Some Cool Videos We Watched in Class Today Representing Forces

Time Warp - Water Balloon to the Face

Time Warp - Face Punch

Ch.8 Forces- The Segway

Forces

A force is the push or pull that acts on an object. Watch the video below on The Segway Centaur and answer the question, "How does the Segway use forces to move/turn/stop?"

Assignment

1. Find a partner who you work well with and that you haven't worked with before
2. Using the Internet as a resource and Google docs as the presentation device, answer the follwoing questions and present your findings in a interesting and effective manner.
1. What is a Segway Centaur?
2. Who invented it?
3. Explain (the best you can) how the Segaway Centaur uses forces to work
4. Compare a Segway Centaur to a car.  How is it better than a car?  How is it not as effective as a car?
3. Be sure to have a bibliography on your Google docs slide show

Some good resources are:
howstuffworks.com

Seway's homepage

Any other ones you can find