Thursday, January 31, 2019
Today you will be writing the five-paragraph essay about Malala.  Essential question:  What personality traits and/ or factors helped Malala succeed in becoming one of the most famous and successful activists in the world?
Go to Google Classroom.  In today's writing assignment, you will find all of the documents you need (writing prompt, introduction frame, informational essay format, and checklist for informational writing) to write your essay.  

Wednesday, January 30, 2019
Today you will be locating and then typing out the quotations that best support the reasons Malala became successful. Excerpts need to be between one to three sentences in length.  

Factors (outside Malala)

Rise of Taliban

p. 63 "The Taliban struck again. . ."

p. 44 "The Radio Mullah"

p. 130 "And I didn't hear. . ."

p. 45 "The police tried to stop him. . ."

p. 75 "The Taliban want to turn girls. . ."

Her father’s influence/support

p. 84 "But when my father came. . ."

p. 14 "He was my hero. . ."

p. 185 "I am proud to say. . ."

p. 154 "When we were alone. . ."

Her father was a public speaker

p. 69 "As the school bombings continued. . ."

p. 47 "My father said. . ."

p. 65 "In the light, we find our courage again. . "

She was named “Malala”

p. 12 "I'm named . . ."

Her mom’s support

p. 76 "If she was afraid. . ."

Personality Traits (in Malala)

Brave

p. 118 "Everybody knows they will die someday. . ."

p. 153 "I tried to smile. . ."

p. 77 "We felt a responsibility. . ."

p. 119 "Malala, I told myself. . ."

Driven/Ambitious

p. 55 "I was only ten. . ."

p. 83 "They cannot stop me. I will get my education. . ."

Articulate/good speaker

p. 192 "One child, one teacher. . ."

p. 108 ". . .And when we held an election. . ."

Scholarly/loves education

p. 20 "When it was finally time. . ."

p. 61 "When a teacher appreciates you. . ."

p. 19 "My parents tell me. . ."

p. 34 "All we wanted was a chance. . ."

Feminist/passionate about education/girls education

p. 55 "I had recently done interviews. . ."

p. 81 "I'm proud to be a voice. . ."

p. 83 "They cannot stop me. . ."

p. 71 "But it feels like we are going back in time

Wise

p. 192 "One child. . .

p. 118 "Maybe we should just. . ."

Natural leader

p. 19 "Throughout my childhood. . ."

p. 72 "I spoke out to anyone who would listen. . ."

Tough

p. 134 "The first word I wrote was. . "

p. 118 "He Googled my name. . ."

p. 118 "Go ahead and shoot her. . ."

p. 135 "It was as if. . ."


Today you will read the story "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto in the red anthology Language of Literature (page 21).  You may read and listen (link for audio).  Answer the comprehension questions in complete sentences.

Name_________________________

“Seventh Grade”                                                                                                         

Literary Analysis: Question Support

Directions: Answer each question.

1. Recall What is the main reason Victor wants to take French?

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2. Recall How does Victor respond when Teresa talks to him after homeroom?

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3. Summarize Explain the events that happen after Victor tells Mr. Bueller that he speaks French.

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4. Compare and Contrast Write M next to the things that only Michael does. Write V next to the things only Victor does. Write B next to the things that both Michael and Victor do.

___ a. scowls all the time                 ___ c. pretends he can speak French

___ b. tries to impress other people ___ d. worries about what others think

How do Michael and Victor’s efforts give the story tension- and humor?

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

5. Make Inferences  Mr. Bueller knows that Victor cannot speak French, but he does not say anything. Write X next to the statement that best explains why Mr. Bueller keeps the truth to himself.

___ a. He is so angry with Victor he cannot speak at this time.

___ b. He is planning to embarrass Victor later in the school year.

___ c. He knows why Victor is faking and sympathizes with Victor.

Plot--A plot is what happens in a story. Look for these parts of a plot:

• The exposition introduces the characters and setting and often the conflict, or struggle between forces.

• Rising action shows how the conflict gets more complicated.

• The climax is the moment of greatest interest.

• Falling action and resolution show the outcome.

6. Analyze Plot  Complete the following sentences. Refer to the plot chart above.

In the exposition, I learned that _____________________________________    .

Two things that happen during the rising action are _____________________                                    .

The climax of the story happens when _______________________________                                        .

During the falling action, _________________________________________                                       

The resolution occurs when _______________________________________________

“Seventh Grade” by Gary Soto

Figurative Language

        Figurative language is language that is not intended to be understood in a strict literal sense.  Many everyday expressions are figurative. When you ask someone “to lend a hand”, you are speaking figuratively.  You are asking for that person’s help. When used imaginatively, figurative language adds a dimension of meaning to speech or writing.

        The term figure of speech is often used for a specific kind figurative language.  Two common figures of speech are simile and metaphor. A simile uses “like” or “as” to express a comparison between two different things.  A metaphor compares two unlike items or events without the use of like or as.

Example:

        The bell rang for first period, and the students herded noisily through the door.

Simile or metaphor?  _________________________________

Explain the comparison __________________________________________

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Example:

        The rosebushes of shame on his face became bouquets of love.

Simile or metaphor?  _________________________________

Explain the comparison __________________________________________

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Directions: Find two more examples of similes or metaphors in our story “Seventh Grade”.  Copy the complete sentence. Explain the comparison the author intends.

1.      Copy the excerpt___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

        Explain the comparison ______________________________________________

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        Is this a metaphor or a simile?___________________________________________

2.      Copy the excerpt___________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

        Explain the comparison ______________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

        Is this a metaphor or a simile?___________________________________________

Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Today you will be reading the short story "Thank you m'am" by Langston Hughes in the red anthology The Language of Literature (page 30).  Link to audio. Answer the comprehension questions.

Name_______________________________

“Thank You Ma'am” Comprehension Questions

Answer the following questions.

If a question is identified as right there, you will find the answer in the text and is probably a
very short answer.

If the question is identified as think and search, the answer is in the text, but you must
think about what the events mean. These questions need an answer that is two to three
sentences long.

Author and Me questions can be answered by thinking about what you know about life as
well as what is in the text. Your answer should be two or more sentences..

On my own questions are answered by using your own thoughts and knowledge and your
answer should be two or more sentences.

1. What is the setting of this story (place and time)? right there

2. What happens when the boy tries to steal the woman's purse? right there

3. Do you think the boy's apology is sincere? Why or why not? think and search

4. Describe Roger's appearance. right there

5. What is the woman's full name? right there

6. Why does the boy go with Mrs. Jones to her apartment? think and search

7. How much money do you think Mrs. Jones has? Think about the location and type of apartment she has. think and search

8. What does Roger do when Mrs. Jones finally lets go of him? right there

9. Why do you think the author italicizes the words “and went to the sink” (32). author and me

10. What is Roger worried about? right there

11. What do the following words reveal about Mrs. Jones's personality? “Not with that face, I would not take you anywhere. . .Here I am trying to get home to cook me a bite to eat and you snatch my pocketbook! Maybe you ain't been to your supper either, late as it be. Have you?” (32). think and search

12. Why does Roger try to steal Mrs. Jones's purse? right there

13. After Roger washes his face, he has the opportunity to run away. Why do you think he doesn't run out the door? think and search

14. Why does Roger sit so that Mrs. Jones can see him? right there

15. What do Roger and Mrs. Jones eat for supper? right there

16. What do we learn about Mrs. Jones's life? right there Why doesn't she ask him about his own life? think and search

17. What does Mrs. Jones give Roger? right there

18. What warning does Mrs. Jones give to Roger? Copy the exact lines from the book. right there What do you think her warning means? think and search

19. What was your reaction to the last sentence in the story: “And he never saw her again” (33). How did that sentence make you feel? author and me

This week, we will be writing a five-paragraph informational essay about Malala.  Read the prompt here: link
Today we will be brainstorming the factors and personality traits that helped Malala to become successful.

FORMAL WRITING #4
Malala

Prompt:  In 2014, 17 year-old Malala Yousafzai won the Nobel Peace Prize, making her the youngest winner in history.  For such a young person to win such a prestigious award was amazing, yet for those who knew her story, it was no great surprise.  What factors/ traits were influential in Malala’s success? That is, what personality traits and/ or influences helped her succeed in becoming one of the most famous and successful activists in the world?

You will write a five paragraph informational/ explanatory essay that uses your knowledge of Malala’s story to pick three traits/ influences that you can prove were influential.  

Sources:

Yousafzai, M., & McCormick, P. (2014). I am Malala: How one girl stood up for education and changed the world (Young readers edition.). New York: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

• Guggenheim, D. & Yousafzai, M. He Named Me Malala.  20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, 2015.

You will have one class period to write this essay.  Write in a way that shows all that you know about informational/ explanatory writing. When you begin, think about how you want to organize your writing.

A successful essay includes:

• A compelling hook
• A strong thesis with a forecast
• Body paragraphs with multiple pieces of evidence, and sufficient reasoning
• Transitions, both inside of paragraphs and between paragraphs
• A conclusion that rephrases the thesis and has an outro that ties back to the hook
• Capitalization of all proper nouns, citations of quotes, , and other appropriate conventions
  

Your essay will be scored using the following criteria:                 rubric                   checklist

1. Purpose and Organization:

Is the main idea clearly communicated? Is the essay clearly focused? How well did your ideas thoughtfully flow from beginning to end using effective transitions? How effective was your introduction and your conclusion?

2. Elaboration/Evidence:

How well did you integrate relevant and specific information from the sources? How well did you elaborate your ideas? How well did you clearly state ideas using precise language that is appropriate for your audience and purpose?

3. Conventions:

How well did you follow the rules of grammar usage, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling?

What contributed to Malala’s success?

Factors (outside Malala) Rise of Taliban Her father’s influence/support Her father was a public speaker She was named “Malala” Her mom’s support

Personality Traits (in Malala) Brave Driven/Ambitious Articulate/good speaker Scholarly/loves education Feminist/passionate about education/girls education Wise Natural leader Tough

Monday, January 28, 2019
Today we will finish the Africa geography notes.  Using this slide show (link), fill in notes on this page (link).

Friday, January 25, 2019
Today, we will work on geography in Africa.  Using this slide show (link), fill in notes on this page (link).
History questions from January 14 - 18 and January 22 - 23:

Chapter 5 “West African Civilizations”

Answer questions in complete sentences

Section 1 “The Geography of Africa”, p. 112-115

1. Look at the map on page 113. Africa contains a “world’s largest” and a “world’s longest”. What are they and what are they called?
2. What is a savannah?
3. How might living in the Sahel be different than living in a rainforest?
4. In which African climate region would you prefer to live?  Why?
5. What were two of early West Africa’s important mineral resources?
6. How were these resources related to West Africa’s physical geography?
7. Why do you think miners kept the location of the gold mines a secret?

Chapter 5 “West African Civilizations”

Answer questions in complete sentences

Section 2 “Early Culture and Trade”, pl 116-121

1. What are two groups to which a person in early West Africa may have owed loyalty?
2. How did animism reflect what was important to early West African people?
3. How did the use of iron change farming?
4. What evidence do you think historians have for how the Nok people lived?
5. What animal made trade across the Sahara easier?
6. In what directions did the main trade items of West Africa move?
7. Look at the map and photographs on pages 120-121.  What are the four factors that made crossing the Sahara a difficult journey?
8. Look at the map and photographs on pages 120-121.Why was salt a valued trade good?

Chapter 6 “West African Empires”

Answer questions in complete sentences.

Section 1 “Empire of Ghana”, p. 130-135

1. What were the two most valuable resources traded in Ghana?
2. Describe the silent barter system in three to four sentences.
3. How did trade help Ghana develop?
4. What did Ghana’s kings do with the money they raised from taxes?
5. Why did the rulers of Ghana not want everyone to have gold?
6. Why was Tunka Manin significant?
7. What group invaded Ghana in the late 1000s?
8. How did overgrazing lead to the fall of Ghana?

Section 2 “Empire of Mali”, p. 136-141

1. What steps did Sundiata take to turn Mali into an empire?
2. Look at the map on page 137.  On what river are Timbuktu and Gao located?
3. How did Mansa Musa’s journey change people’s perceptions of Mali?
4. How did Islam help turn Mali into a center of learning?
5. What group invaded Mali in 1431?
6. How did Mali’s growth eventually weaken the empire?
7. Why did Mansa Musa’s spending make European’s want to come to Africa?

Section 3 “Empire of Songhai”, p. 142-146

1. Look at the map on page 143.  About how many miles did the Songhai Empire stretch from west to east?
2. What did Sunni Ali achieve as ruler of the Songhai?
3. What do you think was Askia’s greatest accomplishment?  Why?
4. Why do you think Askia the Great’s tomb is still considered an honored place?
5. Look at the time line on page 146.  List the empires in chronological order.
6. What do you think happened to the people of West Africa after the empire of Songhai was defeated?

Section 4 “Historical and Artistic Traditions”, p. 147-151

1. Why were oral traditions important in West Africa?
2. Why were the written histories of West Africa written by people from other lands?
3. Why may Ibn Battutah have been particularly interested in security within Mali?
4. How did West African music affect modern American music?
5. How were traditions preserved in West Africa?

During fifth period, we will split the class in half, with

some students going to R-6 to work with Mrs. Waistell

and some students remaining in E-7 to work with Ms.

Brooke.