This image is from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
This interior is similar to what may be imagined about the harem in Shadow Spinner.
The image below, also from Topkapi Palace, is called "The Sultan's Bedchamber"
Monday, March 31, 2008
Inside Topkapi Palace
This image is from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
This interior is similar to what may be imagined about the harem in Shadow Spinner.
The image below, also from Topkapi Palace, is called "The Sultan's Bedchamber"
homework week of 4/1/08
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of April 1, 2008
History
1. Great Wall review questions---due first block week of April 7th (8th graders turn them in this Friday).
2. You will receive a study sheet in block classes for the Great Wall game---a big competition activity between the dynasties for next week. This will be due in first block next week. 3. Map assignment on The Silk Road will be handed out in class and due first block next week.
3. 6th/7th graders: This week you will begin note-taking for your history reports. Bring your first source and your LIBRARY CARD to language arts class this week.
Language Arts
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Giver and Shabanu final assignments. See assignment sheets handed out in class on Tuesday.
2. Wordly Wise Unit 6 test in class on Thursday
3. Unit 7 will be started in class this week and due next Tuesday, April 8.
7th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 9 due on Wed., April 9th.
2. Bring your Grammar/Punctuation Skills book to class on Friday, April 4th.
2. Shadow Spinner: You are all undoubtedly at many different places in this novel, including many who have completed it. Questions and vocabulary through chapter 14, which you received before the break, are due this Wed. (April 2nd). You’ll receive a new set of questions taking you through the end of the book.
Complete the book and final questions by it Friday, April 11th.
You will have a little time next week to work on it in class, so bring it daily (there will be some differences in the schedule since the 8th graders will be in Mexico).
3. Secret Life of Bees: You all agreed to complete the novel over Spring Break. You’ll receive a study packet in class on Wednesday with due dates and specific assignments.
8th grade
1. This week is all about the 8th grade project. The next 3 to 4 pages of writing are due on Thursday, April 3rd, with the appropriate outline sections. You may have until Friday if needed.
2. Your preposition packets (both) were due before Spring Break. Half of you didn’t turn them in. DO SO NOW!
Week of April 1, 2008
History
1. Great Wall review questions---due first block week of April 7th (8th graders turn them in this Friday).
2. You will receive a study sheet in block classes for the Great Wall game---a big competition activity between the dynasties for next week. This will be due in first block next week. 3. Map assignment on The Silk Road will be handed out in class and due first block next week.
3. 6th/7th graders: This week you will begin note-taking for your history reports. Bring your first source and your LIBRARY CARD to language arts class this week.
Language Arts
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Giver and Shabanu final assignments. See assignment sheets handed out in class on Tuesday.
2. Wordly Wise Unit 6 test in class on Thursday
3. Unit 7 will be started in class this week and due next Tuesday, April 8.
7th grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 9 due on Wed., April 9th.
2. Bring your Grammar/Punctuation Skills book to class on Friday, April 4th.
2. Shadow Spinner: You are all undoubtedly at many different places in this novel, including many who have completed it. Questions and vocabulary through chapter 14, which you received before the break, are due this Wed. (April 2nd). You’ll receive a new set of questions taking you through the end of the book.
Complete the book and final questions by it Friday, April 11th.
You will have a little time next week to work on it in class, so bring it daily (there will be some differences in the schedule since the 8th graders will be in Mexico).
3. Secret Life of Bees: You all agreed to complete the novel over Spring Break. You’ll receive a study packet in class on Wednesday with due dates and specific assignments.
8th grade
1. This week is all about the 8th grade project. The next 3 to 4 pages of writing are due on Thursday, April 3rd, with the appropriate outline sections. You may have until Friday if needed.
2. Your preposition packets (both) were due before Spring Break. Half of you didn’t turn them in. DO SO NOW!
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Ancient History Report Information
Ancient History Report
This is a research report on a topic in ancient history of your choosing. You will go through all of the steps involved in report writing, produce a final written paper and also make a 3 dimensional display for the history fair where all report will be presented. You will be held accountable for the schedule and deadlines below and evaluated on your work process as well as the various elements, from start to finish, of the report.
Keep this sheet in the front of your report folder or binder and check off each step as you complete it by writing the date of completion on the line.
VERY IMPORTANT: Be sure to have a San Francisco Public Library card by the first day after spring break. Bring it to school daily from then on. We will be working on various research skills.
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Getting started: Once your topic is chosen, you will read your first source. This is one that provides an overview of the topic.
My first source is ____________________________________________________________
* Read the source all the way through without taking any notes. ____ * Make a list of topics this source introduces. _______
* Write questions you now think your report should address (answer) and/or that you now have and want answered. _______
* Now read this source through again, taking notes and/or underlining as you go. ____
Complete the first 3 steps of this section by second block week of 3/17/08
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REQUIREMENTS
Writing: All computer written reports must use a standard font in a standard size, 1.5 line spacing and margins no larger than 1 inch. The requirements do not include the illustrations. It is, however, good to have some illustrations mixed in with the writing. Hand written report length requirements will vary depending on your writing.
6th grade – minimum of 6 pages
7th grade – minimum of 8 pages
Other: * a timeline that is related to your topic __________
* a minimum of 2 maps _____________
* illustrations – photos, drawings etc. ____________
* cover _________
* title page __________
* bibliography ___________
All of the above, including the written part of the report, will be presented on a display board.
Requirements for the 3D project will be given to you on another sheet of paper.
The history fair will be on Thursday, May 29th.
This is a research report on a topic in ancient history of your choosing. You will go through all of the steps involved in report writing, produce a final written paper and also make a 3 dimensional display for the history fair where all report will be presented. You will be held accountable for the schedule and deadlines below and evaluated on your work process as well as the various elements, from start to finish, of the report.
Keep this sheet in the front of your report folder or binder and check off each step as you complete it by writing the date of completion on the line.
VERY IMPORTANT: Be sure to have a San Francisco Public Library card by the first day after spring break. Bring it to school daily from then on. We will be working on various research skills.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Getting started: Once your topic is chosen, you will read your first source. This is one that provides an overview of the topic.
My first source is ____________________________________________________________
* Read the source all the way through without taking any notes. ____ * Make a list of topics this source introduces. _______
* Write questions you now think your report should address (answer) and/or that you now have and want answered. _______
* Now read this source through again, taking notes and/or underlining as you go. ____
Complete the first 3 steps of this section by second block week of 3/17/08
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
=====================================================================
REQUIREMENTS
Writing: All computer written reports must use a standard font in a standard size, 1.5 line spacing and margins no larger than 1 inch. The requirements do not include the illustrations. It is, however, good to have some illustrations mixed in with the writing. Hand written report length requirements will vary depending on your writing.
6th grade – minimum of 6 pages
7th grade – minimum of 8 pages
Other: * a timeline that is related to your topic __________
* a minimum of 2 maps _____________
* illustrations – photos, drawings etc. ____________
* cover _________
* title page __________
* bibliography ___________
All of the above, including the written part of the report, will be presented on a display board.
Requirements for the 3D project will be given to you on another sheet of paper.
The history fair will be on Thursday, May 29th.
Homework week of 3/17/08
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of March 17, 2008
History
1. 6th and 7th graders:
You will receive your report topics this week along with your first source. You will be expected to read and highlight your first source by the second block. We will review note taking in language arts classes.
2. Go to the humanities blog:
www.synergyhumanities.blogspot.com
Take the tour of the Great Wall. Write about your tour, giving specific details of your observations. This should be about one page in length. Due in second block.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete The Giver by Thursday, March 20th.
7th grade
Reading schedule for Shadow Spinner from March 14th through spring break:
Read to chapter 7 (page 60) and do the questions through chapter 7---due Fri., March 20th.
Read to chapter 14 (page 125) and do the questions for chapter 8 through chapter 14--due Wed., April 2nd.
The Secret Life of Bees
You will receive your books on Tuesday or Wednesday (depending upon delivery).
Read to page 37 by Friday.
As we started in class, write post-its with questions, interesting parts, and new vocabulary. You’ll meet with your reading partner to go over these. Questions and vocabulary will be handed out on Wednesday.
2. Write your final version of your holocaust essay. You will receive the rough drafts in block classes and we will work on it in class on Wednesday. You MUST turn in your rough draft and essay-planning sheet with your final essay. Due Friday, March 21st.
8th grade
1. Complete the second proposition packet. Due Thursday, March 20th.
2. Work on your 8th grade project. The introduction and the first sections (3 to 4 pages) are due on Thursday, March 20t
Week of March 17, 2008
History
1. 6th and 7th graders:
You will receive your report topics this week along with your first source. You will be expected to read and highlight your first source by the second block. We will review note taking in language arts classes.
2. Go to the humanities blog:
www.synergyhumanities.blogspot.com
Take the tour of the Great Wall. Write about your tour, giving specific details of your observations. This should be about one page in length. Due in second block.
Language Arts
6th grade
1. Complete The Giver by Thursday, March 20th.
7th grade
Reading schedule for Shadow Spinner from March 14th through spring break:
Read to chapter 7 (page 60) and do the questions through chapter 7---due Fri., March 20th.
Read to chapter 14 (page 125) and do the questions for chapter 8 through chapter 14--due Wed., April 2nd.
The Secret Life of Bees
You will receive your books on Tuesday or Wednesday (depending upon delivery).
Read to page 37 by Friday.
As we started in class, write post-its with questions, interesting parts, and new vocabulary. You’ll meet with your reading partner to go over these. Questions and vocabulary will be handed out on Wednesday.
2. Write your final version of your holocaust essay. You will receive the rough drafts in block classes and we will work on it in class on Wednesday. You MUST turn in your rough draft and essay-planning sheet with your final essay. Due Friday, March 21st.
8th grade
1. Complete the second proposition packet. Due Thursday, March 20th.
2. Work on your 8th grade project. The introduction and the first sections (3 to 4 pages) are due on Thursday, March 20t
Sunday, March 9, 2008
8th grade project---visual project proposal
Proposal for Visual Component of 8th grade project
1. The visual component will be a display/demonstration/activities that you will present to members of the Synergy community on May 27, 2008. .
Since most people won’t have time to read your full report, this will be the main way to present your topic. It is worth 35% of your grade.
Here are some ideas from previous projects to get you thinking:
Topic: Display
Fencing a video of the student fencing, and a display/demonstration of all the fencing equipment
The Mission District a video the student made with interviews of people in the Mission, plus a display with photos
Sweatshops a power point demonstration and a handout of what companies to avoid that use sweatshop labor
Green Building a whole green presentation, including sod, green energy sources, a power point presentation all together as one display
Catapults (Trebuchet) a self-constructed catapult
Name___________________________________________________________________
Proposal (due on Friday, March 14th)
Supplies needed (note: plan to get these yourself, unless you need help. You will need to ask way ahead of time if you need our assistance. We will have display boards available for purchase if you need one. )
1. The visual component will be a display/demonstration/activities that you will present to members of the Synergy community on May 27, 2008. .
Since most people won’t have time to read your full report, this will be the main way to present your topic. It is worth 35% of your grade.
Here are some ideas from previous projects to get you thinking:
Topic: Display
Fencing a video of the student fencing, and a display/demonstration of all the fencing equipment
The Mission District a video the student made with interviews of people in the Mission, plus a display with photos
Sweatshops a power point demonstration and a handout of what companies to avoid that use sweatshop labor
Green Building a whole green presentation, including sod, green energy sources, a power point presentation all together as one display
Catapults (Trebuchet) a self-constructed catapult
Name___________________________________________________________________
Proposal (due on Friday, March 14th)
Supplies needed (note: plan to get these yourself, unless you need help. You will need to ask way ahead of time if you need our assistance. We will have display boards available for purchase if you need one. )
homework week of 3/10/08
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of March 10, 2008
History
1. Add the China dates (given out in first block class) to your timeline book. You will need to be careful to put them in the right place in relationship to the Mesopotamia dates. We’ll begin together in class.
Due in second block class this week.
2. You will have an additional short research topic relating to your dynasty to work on this week. You will work this out in class with the other members of your hsing.
Due in second block class this week.
3. Keep updating your primary map. Some of you are only making a delegate chart without using the map. However, this assignment should also be helping you with U.S. geography, so you should also be using the map. We can go over how to use it in class.
6th/7th graders---History Research Report
This week you will choose your topic for the history research project. You will need to take notes on your first source by your first block class next week. This will all be explained thoroughly in class with a separate handout.
Language Arts
6th grade:
1) Giver, read from chapter 13 through chapter 17.
Giver and Shabanu, do work packet handed out to you.
All due on Thursday, March 13th.
7th grade:
1. Your essay planning sheet and the rough draft of your final Holocaust essay are due on Wednesday, March 12th. Be sure to bring them to school even though part of your day will be spent at Herbst Theater.
2. We will begin reading Shadow Spinner this week. Specific pages to be assigned in class.
3. Wordly Wise unit 7 and 8 tests are on Friday, March 14th.
8th grade:
1. Spend a minimum of 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Refer to your calendar for specific assignments.
2. The proposal for your visual component (see attached) is due Friday, March 14th.
3. A rough draft of the introduction and first 3 pages of your report is due on Thursday, March 20th.
4. Complete preposition work (to be handed out in class). Due on Friday, March 14th.
Week of March 10, 2008
History
1. Add the China dates (given out in first block class) to your timeline book. You will need to be careful to put them in the right place in relationship to the Mesopotamia dates. We’ll begin together in class.
Due in second block class this week.
2. You will have an additional short research topic relating to your dynasty to work on this week. You will work this out in class with the other members of your hsing.
Due in second block class this week.
3. Keep updating your primary map. Some of you are only making a delegate chart without using the map. However, this assignment should also be helping you with U.S. geography, so you should also be using the map. We can go over how to use it in class.
6th/7th graders---History Research Report
This week you will choose your topic for the history research project. You will need to take notes on your first source by your first block class next week. This will all be explained thoroughly in class with a separate handout.
Language Arts
6th grade:
1) Giver, read from chapter 13 through chapter 17.
Giver and Shabanu, do work packet handed out to you.
All due on Thursday, March 13th.
7th grade:
1. Your essay planning sheet and the rough draft of your final Holocaust essay are due on Wednesday, March 12th. Be sure to bring them to school even though part of your day will be spent at Herbst Theater.
2. We will begin reading Shadow Spinner this week. Specific pages to be assigned in class.
3. Wordly Wise unit 7 and 8 tests are on Friday, March 14th.
8th grade:
1. Spend a minimum of 3 hours on your 8th grade project. Refer to your calendar for specific assignments.
2. The proposal for your visual component (see attached) is due Friday, March 14th.
3. A rough draft of the introduction and first 3 pages of your report is due on Thursday, March 20th.
4. Complete preposition work (to be handed out in class). Due on Friday, March 14th.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
homework week of 3/3/08
Middle School Humanities and Language Arts Homework
Week of 3/3/08
History
1. Add the China dates to your timeline book. Keep writing it as a story, with illustrations in color. Due 2nd block this week (1st block next week for block III).
2. Reading may be assigned in 2nd block and due the next week. (It depends upon how far we get with other work in class).
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Wordly Wise Test will be on Thursday – chapter 5
2. Giver – Chapters 9,10, 12 by Thursday. You will get the work for the Giver in class on Tuesday.
7th Grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 8 is due on Wednesday, March 5th.
2. Bring your Skills Book to class both days this week.
3. We’ll begin an essay in class on Wednesday. You will be expected to complete an essay plan and the first paragraph by Friday, March 7th.
4. Complete the following for Wed., March 5th.
➢ Go to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website:
➢ www.ushmm.org
➢ Click on history: go to personal histories
Click on either Resistance, Hiding or Aid and Escape
➢ OR
➢ Click on education
➢ Go to Students
➢ Scroll down to 1939-1945
Click on Resistance, Spiritual Resistance, or Jewish Uprisings
You may go to any of the related articles and/or links.
Choose a person or topic and fill out the attached form.
8th Grade
• 8th grade project:
1. Write an outline for your introduction and the first sections of your written report by Monday, March 10th.
2. The proposal for your visual component (see below) is due Friday, March 14th.
2. A rough draft of the introduction and first 3 pages of your report will be due on Thursday, March 20th. . As you do this work, you may discover that you need to revise your original topics and questions. That’s fine, but mark the new topics/questions on your outline with an “N” for new.
3. Keep reading/researching/interviewing as much as you need to write a thorough report.
REFER TO YOUR REPORT CALENDAR FOR ALL DUE DATES.
REQUIREMENTS AND DUE DATES
1. The final project will be composed of two parts:
a. A written report of a minimum of 10 pages to 15 pages in length. It needs to be word-processed using a common font, size 12, spaced 1.5 spaces. This is worth 65 % of the grade.
b. The second part is a visual presentation and/or demonstration/presentation. This is worth 35 % of the grade.
Week of 3/3/08
History
1. Add the China dates to your timeline book. Keep writing it as a story, with illustrations in color. Due 2nd block this week (1st block next week for block III).
2. Reading may be assigned in 2nd block and due the next week. (It depends upon how far we get with other work in class).
Language Arts
6th Grade
1. Wordly Wise Test will be on Thursday – chapter 5
2. Giver – Chapters 9,10, 12 by Thursday. You will get the work for the Giver in class on Tuesday.
7th Grade
1. Wordly Wise unit 8 is due on Wednesday, March 5th.
2. Bring your Skills Book to class both days this week.
3. We’ll begin an essay in class on Wednesday. You will be expected to complete an essay plan and the first paragraph by Friday, March 7th.
4. Complete the following for Wed., March 5th.
➢ Go to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum website:
➢ www.ushmm.org
➢ Click on history: go to personal histories
Click on either Resistance, Hiding or Aid and Escape
➢ OR
➢ Click on education
➢ Go to Students
➢ Scroll down to 1939-1945
Click on Resistance, Spiritual Resistance, or Jewish Uprisings
You may go to any of the related articles and/or links.
Choose a person or topic and fill out the attached form.
8th Grade
• 8th grade project:
1. Write an outline for your introduction and the first sections of your written report by Monday, March 10th.
2. The proposal for your visual component (see below) is due Friday, March 14th.
2. A rough draft of the introduction and first 3 pages of your report will be due on Thursday, March 20th. . As you do this work, you may discover that you need to revise your original topics and questions. That’s fine, but mark the new topics/questions on your outline with an “N” for new.
3. Keep reading/researching/interviewing as much as you need to write a thorough report.
REFER TO YOUR REPORT CALENDAR FOR ALL DUE DATES.
REQUIREMENTS AND DUE DATES
1. The final project will be composed of two parts:
a. A written report of a minimum of 10 pages to 15 pages in length. It needs to be word-processed using a common font, size 12, spaced 1.5 spaces. This is worth 65 % of the grade.
b. The second part is a visual presentation and/or demonstration/presentation. This is worth 35 % of the grade.
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