- Wear a blue shirt.
- Wear ALL blue.
- Wear ALL blue and bring at least one dollar to support Autism awareness.
You can probably guess which one is worth more points.
Just in case you’re not sure what Autism is:
QUIZ:
Summarize the central idea in the section “Living Links.” Use evidence from the text to support your summary.
HINT: Use C.E.R. pattern to answer. Color code your paragraph if you would like full points.
HERE IS THE FIRST PAGE OF THE ARTICLE:
EXTRA CREDIT!!!
Listen to the Isle Royale radio report. It’s only 4 minutes. Find a quiet spot in your house where you can really listen. Use headphones. Take notes on loose leaf while you read.
Show me your loose leaf in class tomorrow. I will ask you a question about the report to make you prove that you actually did listen to the entire 4 minutes.
BW:
Which is more dangerous – a snake or a shark?
Give and EXPLAIN 3 reasons.
Write at least a half page. Please skip lines.
Before you do these assignments, you should read and study the article, “What do you know about sharks?”
CW1 [loose leaf]
DUE IN CLASS!
green triangle VOCAB – Neatly copy the six questions from the top of page 916 then answer. Use the definitions and examples from the article to help you.
CW2 [loose leaf or computer paper]
This might be HW if you run out of time in class.
“Comprehension” – Neatly copy 1-3 from the top of page 915 then answer.
HW: (due Monday)
Neatly copy these questions on loose leaf then answer. You should restate and write complete sentences for all your answers.
- When are the mosquitoes and black flies the worst on Isle Royale?
- Where could you take a shower on Isle Royale?
- Do cell phones work on Isle Royale?
- What is the name of one of the ships that goes to Isle Royale?
- Why are pets not allowed anywhere near Isle Royale?
***BONUS QUESTION***
How big is the Ranger III and how many passengers can she carry?
HINT: The following website might be helpful.
Here is the article you will need to finish drawing your cycle map:
On computer paper, draw a cycle (circle) map that matches the article. Your cycle should have four pictures.
REMINDER:
B+ >>> Draw the moose/tree cycle. (read first paragraph under “Ups and Downs”)
- pic 1 – baby moose eating fir tree
- pic 2 – moose eating smaller trees, trees should have bites out of them
- pic 3 – moose are starving because they ate all the trees
- pic 4 – now the trees can grow strong again
A+ >>> Draw the wolf/moose cycle. (read second paragraph under “Ups and Downs”)
https://www.wikihow.com/Draw-a-Wolf
BW:
Draw a wolf. The best drawing will win a pack of gum or a ticket or a free day card.
MSTEP QUIZ 1
Today I collected the autobiography project (worth 50 points).
Staple together:
- autobiography (4 paragraphs)
- auto poetry (8 lines)
- hand drawn selfie
200 points!!!
DUE ON MONDAY, APRIL 10 BEFORE 3:00 P.M.
Write a 5 paragraph argumentative essay about the following topic:
“Should students have homework?”
FIRST READ AND ANNOTATE:
HINT: Don’t wait until the last day. Read and annotate the first day. Create a T-chart the second day. Then write one paragraph each day. It won’t be that hard.
REMINDER:
paragraph 1 – introduction
- grab reader’s attention
- explain topic
- list 2 arguments
paragraph 2 – argument 1
- claim 1
- evidence from article with citation then elaborate
- evidence from article with citation then elaborate
paragraph 3 – argument 2
- claim 2
- evidence from article with citation then elaborate
- evidence from article with citation then elaborate
paragraph 4 – counter argument and BIG BUT
- explain the other side’s argument then weaken it
- sling shot back to your own position
paragraph 5 – conclusion
- restate your claim (bring it full circle)
- list 2 arguments
- strong ending statement
You could draft the essay on loose leaf, but you will earn a higher score if you write a draft on loose leaf then TYPE a final copy (then print it or e-mail it to me). Also, you shouldn’t do any work during spring break, because this whole thing is an April Fools’ prank. DON’T FORGET TO MAKE A T-CHART (+ AND -) BEFORE YOU START DRAFTING!!!
THANK YOU FOR AN EXCELLENT WEEK OF HARD WORK.
ALL AUTOBIOGRAPHY WORK WILL BE COLLECTED AFTER SPRING BREAK.
ALL HOURS WILL BE HAVING AN EDUCATIONAL CELEBRATION TOMORROW.