Tuesday, January 14, 2014

7th Grade Assignments: Week of January 21-24


Tues, Jan 21
Watch the film clip from Savage Country at this link:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVDyldTV9OA
            Complete the handout “Reading Towards Your Persuasive Essay.           

Wed, Jan 22
Read pages 67-81 twice.
            Be prepared for a 5-question reading quiz.
            Bring in 3 points from the reading you’d like to discuss.
            In your reading journal, discuss at least one the following questions:
                §  How are the kids at Reardon different than Junior expected? 
                §  What are some similarities between Reardon and Paideia

Thurs, Jan 23
            Persuasive essay on using Native American imagery for sports teams.
            Be prepared to debate your position on the use of Native American mascots.

Fri, Jan 24
Read pages 82-98 twice.
            Be prepared for a 5-question reading quiz.
            Bring in 3 points from the reading you’d like to discuss.
            In your reading journal, choose one of the following:
               §  Write a poem to go with one of the drawings.
               §  When talking to Arnold about reading, Gordy says books should 
                   give you a metaphorical  boner.  What does he mean?  How does 
                   this sexual references work in the book? Did it make you uncomfortable 
                   or did it make the characters more realistic and accessible for you (or both)?

            Topic for Native American History Project due.

            Watch the video at this link.
            Come to class with specific ideas for our CIH Project.

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