Hello Everyone!
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend.
We are on the final day of May which means we will be starting a new book tomorrow: Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime.
For Homework: All Levels
Self reflect:
1. What is your over all opinion of the Hunger Games?
2. If you could change one thing what would it be?
Shakespeare Group:
1. What did you like about Shakespeare?
2. What would you change?
Folks at home sign: ______________________
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
Homework: May 24-27
Good morning everyone!
This week we are working on culminating projects for the Hunger Games.
For homework this week I would like to work with someone at home to create a propaganda poster for either yourself or a family member.
This week we are working on culminating projects for the Hunger Games.
For homework this week I would like to work with someone at home to create a propaganda poster for either yourself or a family member.
prop·a·gan·da
noun: propaganda; noun: Propaganda
1.
information,
especially of a biased or misleading nature, used to promote or
publicize a particular political cause or point of view.
Level 1: Please include
Name
Picture or image of person
Level 2: Please include
Name
Picture or image of person
Catch Phrase or nick name. Example: "Katniss: The Girl on Fire"
Level 3: Please include
Name
Picture or image of person
Catch Phrase or nick name. Example: "Katniss: The Girl on Fire"
District
Strength
Folks at home sign: _________________________
Monday, May 23, 2016
Homework: May 23
We will be completing projects as we enter the final week of The Hunger Games.
Level 1:Based on what we have read so far...
1.What do you like best about the book?
2.What do you like the least?
3.What do you think will happen next?
Level 2: Based on what we have read so far...
1.What would you change about how the story is playing out?
2.What do you think will happen next?
Level 3: Based on what we have read so far...
1.What type of person is Katniss?
2.Who in your life would you compare her to and why?
3.What attributes does Katniss have that you would like? Why?
4.What attributes of yours do you wish Katniss had? Why?
Folks at home sign please: ___________________
Level 1:Based on what we have read so far...
1.What do you like best about the book?
2.What do you like the least?
3.What do you think will happen next?
Level 2: Based on what we have read so far...
1.What would you change about how the story is playing out?
2.What do you think will happen next?
Level 3: Based on what we have read so far...
1.What type of person is Katniss?
2.Who in your life would you compare her to and why?
3.What attributes does Katniss have that you would like? Why?
4.What attributes of yours do you wish Katniss had? Why?
Folks at home sign please: ___________________
Friday, May 20, 2016
Homework: May 20
Hello Everyone!
Today's homework will be more about your weekend experiences.
Katniss and Peeta have to take a train through all the districts to get to the Capitol.
For Homework:
Level 1:
1. What subway is closest to you?
2. What subway would you have to take to get to school?
Level 2:
1. Look at a subway map. What is the longest subway line?
2. What is the newest subway line?
Level 3:
1. Journal about all the public transportation you took over the weekend (include walking and biking)
Folks at home sign: ____________________
Today's homework will be more about your weekend experiences.
Katniss and Peeta have to take a train through all the districts to get to the Capitol.
For Homework:
Level 1:
1. What subway is closest to you?
2. What subway would you have to take to get to school?
Level 2:
1. Look at a subway map. What is the longest subway line?
2. What is the newest subway line?
Level 3:
1. Journal about all the public transportation you took over the weekend (include walking and biking)
Folks at home sign: ____________________
Thursday, May 19, 2016
Homework: May 19
Hello everyone!
Many of you went on the trip yesterday and it was a total blast! Thank you!!
For Homework:
Level 1:
1. What does it mean to worry?
2. Do you worry about things?
3. What do you do when you or someone else is feeling worried ?
Level 2:
1. What does it mean to worry?
2. Why are Katniss and Peeta worried?
3. Are they worried about the same things?
Level 3:
1. Why do people worry?
2. What helps you when you are feeling worried?
3. Can Peeta and Katniss help each other with their feelings, why or why not?
Folks at home sign: __________________________
Many of you went on the trip yesterday and it was a total blast! Thank you!!
For Homework:
Level 1:
1. What does it mean to worry?
2. Do you worry about things?
3. What do you do when you or someone else is feeling worried ?
Level 2:
1. What does it mean to worry?
2. Why are Katniss and Peeta worried?
3. Are they worried about the same things?
Level 3:
1. Why do people worry?
2. What helps you when you are feeling worried?
3. Can Peeta and Katniss help each other with their feelings, why or why not?
Folks at home sign: __________________________
Tuesday, May 17, 2016
Homework: May 17
Homework:
Today we participated in Training.
Level 1:
1. What does it mean to be selfish?
2. Have you ever been selfish?
Level 2:
1. What does it mean to be selfish?
2. In what ways has Katniss been selfish?
3. In what ways has she put others first?
Level 3:
1. What does it mean to be selfish?
2. In what ways is being selfish needed for survival?
3. Explain how Katniss has been selfish and how it has worked for and against her.
Folks at home sign: ________________________
Monday, May 16, 2016
Homework: May 16
Good morning,
For Homework:
Level 1: Explain the relationship between...
1. Katniss and Prim
2. Katniss and Gale
Level 2: Explain the differences between...
1. Katniss and Gale's relationship AND Katniss and Peeta's relationship.
Level 3:
Why are relationships in the Hunger Games so important? Think about the Career Tributes and the group that they form.
Why do we form relationships?
Folks at home sign: _________________________
For Homework:
Level 1: Explain the relationship between...
1. Katniss and Prim
2. Katniss and Gale
Level 2: Explain the differences between...
1. Katniss and Gale's relationship AND Katniss and Peeta's relationship.
Level 3:
Why are relationships in the Hunger Games so important? Think about the Career Tributes and the group that they form.
Why do we form relationships?
Folks at home sign: _________________________
Thursday, May 12, 2016
Homework: May 12
Hello Everyone!!
For Homework: This week we are focusing on the Training and Interviews of each of the Tributes.
These two things are important because if the Tributes do not IMPRESS the Gamemakers, they will not get any sponsors.
Level 1:
What does it mean to impress someone?
Who is someone you want to impress and why?
Level 2:
In what ways does Katniss' team help her to impress the Capitol? (Hint: Think about what is important to the Capitol).
Why does Katniss feel like she failed Prim?
Level 3:
What things/looks does our society place value in? Do you agree or disagree? What do you place value in? What does your family place value in?
Folks at home sign: ___________________________
For Homework: This week we are focusing on the Training and Interviews of each of the Tributes.
These two things are important because if the Tributes do not IMPRESS the Gamemakers, they will not get any sponsors.
Level 1:
What does it mean to impress someone?
Who is someone you want to impress and why?
Level 2:
In what ways does Katniss' team help her to impress the Capitol? (Hint: Think about what is important to the Capitol).
Why does Katniss feel like she failed Prim?
Level 3:
What things/looks does our society place value in? Do you agree or disagree? What do you place value in? What does your family place value in?
Folks at home sign: ___________________________
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Homework: May 10 and 11
Hello Everyone! Tuesday and Wednesdays were days that we had a lot going on!
First, Shakespeare project was here and we worked on our songs and scene.
Next, was the Coney Island trip.
I am proud of all of you and the hard work you are putting in.
For Homework: Think about Peeta Mellark
Level 1:
What kind thing did he do? (He has burnt bread, what did he do with it?)
Level 2:
Who do you think you are more like, Katniss or Peeta? Why?
Level 3:
Would you rather live in the Capitol or in District 12? Explain your thinking and provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
Folks at home sign: ________________________________
First, Shakespeare project was here and we worked on our songs and scene.
Next, was the Coney Island trip.
I am proud of all of you and the hard work you are putting in.
For Homework: Think about Peeta Mellark
Level 1:
What kind thing did he do? (He has burnt bread, what did he do with it?)
Level 2:
Who do you think you are more like, Katniss or Peeta? Why?
Level 3:
Would you rather live in the Capitol or in District 12? Explain your thinking and provide evidence from the text to support your answer.
Folks at home sign: ________________________________
Monday, May 9, 2016
Homework: May 9
Good morning everyone and happy Monday!
Last week on Friday we did a reaping (names were put in to bowl based on age, how many times you missed homework, who uses their phone in class and so on).
For Homework: Today we read pages 30-32 of the Hunger Games
Level 1: Circle the correct answer
1. Who was the boy tribute? GALE PEETA TOMMY
2. Peeta gave Katniss: BREAD A CAT A BOW AND ARROW
Level 2: What kind of person is Peeta? How do you know?
Level 3: Why was Peeta giving Katniss the bread such a big deal?
Folks at home sign: __________________________________
Last week on Friday we did a reaping (names were put in to bowl based on age, how many times you missed homework, who uses their phone in class and so on).
For Homework: Today we read pages 30-32 of the Hunger Games
Level 1: Circle the correct answer
1. Who was the boy tribute? GALE PEETA TOMMY
2. Peeta gave Katniss: BREAD A CAT A BOW AND ARROW
Level 2: What kind of person is Peeta? How do you know?
Level 3: Why was Peeta giving Katniss the bread such a big deal?
Folks at home sign: __________________________________
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Homework: May 5
Happy Thursday!
For Homework:
Reminder: Reaping is when tributes are selected for the Hunger Games. One boy and one girl from each district is selected.
During the reaping, Katniss' younger sister Prim was selected.
Level 1: What did Katniss do? Why?
(Hint: She volunteers. What does volunteer mean?)
Level 2: How is Katniss feeling when Prim's name is selected during the reaping. How do you know?
Level 3: What is ironic about Prim being selected during the reaping?
Folks at home sign: ______________________
For Homework:
Reminder: Reaping is when tributes are selected for the Hunger Games. One boy and one girl from each district is selected.
During the reaping, Katniss' younger sister Prim was selected.
Level 1: What did Katniss do? Why?
(Hint: She volunteers. What does volunteer mean?)
Level 2: How is Katniss feeling when Prim's name is selected during the reaping. How do you know?
Level 3: What is ironic about Prim being selected during the reaping?
Folks at home sign: ______________________
Wednesday, May 4, 2016
Homework: May 4
Hello everyone!
I hope you all are having a great start to the week. I am glad to see all of you!
For Homework:
Effie Trinket is known for saying:
"Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!"
Level 1:
What are the Hunger Games?
How is a person selected for the games?
(Hint: Remember Katnis saw the bowl filled with little pieces of paper, knowing that her name was on many of the pieces)
Level 2:
Is the Hunger Games really a game? Why or why not?
Level 3:
Explain Effie's quote from above.
Folks at home sign: __________________________________
I hope you all are having a great start to the week. I am glad to see all of you!
For Homework:
Effie Trinket is known for saying:
"Happy Hunger Games! And may the odds be ever in your favor!"
Level 1:
What are the Hunger Games?
How is a person selected for the games?
(Hint: Remember Katnis saw the bowl filled with little pieces of paper, knowing that her name was on many of the pieces)
Level 2:
Is the Hunger Games really a game? Why or why not?
Level 3:
Explain Effie's quote from above.
Folks at home sign: __________________________________
Tuesday, May 3, 2016
Homework: May 3
Hello Everyone!
This month we are reading HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins.
For homework: All Levels
The Hunger Games is a annual competition in which two tributes from each district compete. Only one tribute can win.
The Hunger Games started as a result of an uprising among the districts against the capitol.
This month we are reading HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins.
For homework: All Levels
The Hunger Games is a annual competition in which two tributes from each district compete. Only one tribute can win.
The Hunger Games started as a result of an uprising among the districts against the capitol.
Level 1: Answer the following questions.
1. What does it mean to compete?
2. Do you ever compete with anyone? Why?
Level 2: fill in the blank with the correct vocabulary word.
Word Bank: Tribute, Hunched, Trespassing, Reaping
1. ____________________- are residents of the 12 districts of Panem who are forced/volunteered to
participate in an annual Hunger Games.
2. ____________________- an annual event that takes place in
every district before each Hunger Games, where the tributes of the upcoming
Games are chosen
3. ____________________- enter the owner's land or property
without permission.
4. ____________________- raise (one's shoulders) and bend the
top of one's body forward.
Level 3:
Tribute (our way)- a
gift to show respect
Tribute
(Hunger
Games)- A person from the districts who is forced to volunteer for the annual
Hunger Games.
How
are the meanings of the words different?
______________________________________________
How are the
meanings of the words the same?
______________________________________________
Folks at home sign: _______________________
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