English Thanksgiving Break Homework: Due Monday, December 1
1. READ expository articles and/ or books. Remember, Expository writing informs and/ or explains. It can be informational writing about almost any topic! Find expository writing in magazines, newspapers, books, and online (try the Scholastic News and Time for Kids websites!).
Junior Scholastic Online: - go to http://junior.scholastic.com (also linked on my website)
- Our class Student Sign In: room40A
- Click on Junior Scholastic Archive to find old issues
Scope Magazine Online: - go http://scope.scholastic.com (also linked on my website)
- Our class Student Sign In: room40Ascope
2. Article Summary and Response: Choose and reread one expository article that is at least 12 paragraphs long (from a magazine or newspaper).
- Write 2 well organized paragraphs to summarize an expository article you read.
- Then, write one paragraph to share your thoughts and opinions about the article.
- Include the title, author, and source of the article, and bring in a copy of it if possible.
- Brainstorm and outline your ideas before you write, and write or type at least 2 drafts.
- Remember, a good summary includes the central ideas and important details and does not
include your opinions or thoughts about the topic. Save your responses and opinions for the third paragraph.
3. Complete the “Family and Friends Traditions Word Wars” Assignment
FAMILY AND FRIENDS WORD WARS! WRITING ASSIGNMENT: Due: Monday, 12/1/2014
Over the next few days, your assignment is to challenge as many family members as you can (and close family friends) to WORD WARS. Your TOPIC:
FAVORITE FAMILY TRADITIONS:
Think about your favorite memories of family traditions, holidays, or special times of year. Write as many details as you can about favorite family traditions and experiences. Include what you do, where you are, who is there, food, special games or activities, etc.
Remember: Word Wars= YOU need to write, too! Try to write more words about the topic in the set amount of time (4 or 5 minutes works well). You might want to focus on just ONE holiday or special time of year, and you should try to write more than once!
**************You may also write to, email, or call relatives to get more details! (the more details the better!)
4. PRACTICE the skills you need to practice from your Writing Skills Inventory checklist and STUDY the Expository Text Structures Chart. Look for examples of these text structures.
***** EXTRA CREDIT: (Due Monday, December 1)
1. Design a creative study tool for the Expository Text Structures. Include the name, purpose, example, signal words, and graphic organizer for each structure. Ideas: flip book, mini-poster, foldable (your history book has some directions for making these)
2. Create an OUTLINE for one or more of the Expository Articles or books (or section of a longer book) you read. Show off your outlining skills you have been practicing in English and History!
History Thanksgiving Break Homework: Due Monday, December 1
1. Complete Ch 2 Section 2 Vocabulary List. Remember to follow the same directions we have in the past: number and underline terms, write page numbers where they are highlighted, copy complete glossary or gazetteer definitions, include extra details from the text- especially for places and people.
2. Write at least 3 more Sneaky Poems using Vocabulary words from Chapter 2 Section 1 and/ or Section 2. Remember to show the meaning of the vocabulary words and do not repeat words!
3. STUDY Chapter 2 Section 1 notes and vocabulary and Chapter 2 Section 2 Vocabulary!
***** EXTRA CREDIT: (Due Monday, December 1)
1. Creative study activity for Chapter 2 Vocabulary: Use and show the meaning of AT LEAST 8 vocabulary words from Chapter 2 section 1 and/ or section 2. IDEAS: Vocabulary song or rap, Comic Strip, Skit… This must be a polished final draft- take your time!
SNEAKY POEM
(PARTS OF SPEECH POEM)
Noun
Adjective, Adjective
-Ing Verb, -Ing verb, -Ing Verb
Four word phrase
Noun (vocab word answer)
Job
Wise, Inquisitive
Searching, Reading, Questioning
Writes About the Past
Historian