Invasion of the Plastic Bags - Book 76

What is the solution to the plastic bag pollution problem?  Explain what you think are the best ways to persuade Americans to change their ways.

Ted Talk Connections

http://www.ted.com/

Your task is to find a TED talk that we have not watched in class. You will then do a bit of research:  

1) Find 2 articles of writing (from the internet) that connect with the messages being shared in the TED talk.  

2)  Then, explain how each article connects by referring to specific passages in the article.  3 paragraphs total- 

Paragraph #1: Summarize the TED talk 
Paragraph #2: Connect 1st article to TED talk with specific passages
Paragraph #3: Connect 2nd article to TED talk with specific passages

Fighting Fake Money - Book 75

Write an essay that starts with this topic sentence:

Sometimes an idea is ignored at first, but if you believe in it, it's worth seeing it through.

1st paragraph - 6 sentences with 2 quotes from the book

2nd paragraph - 4 sentences with an example from your own life

Raising Oysters - Book 74

Start your essay with this topic sentence:

It is important that people continue to work and learn how to save and restore fragile habitats around the world.

1st example from the book: (2 sentences)

Connection to topic sentence: (2 sentences)

2nd example from the book:  (2 sentences)

Connection to topic sentence: (2 sentences)

Listening

Watch the following video and answer the questions below in essay format:

http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better#t-448965

1st paragraph:  What do you listen to throughout the day? (3 sentences)
2nd paragraph:  How good of a listener are you? (3 sentences)
3rd paragraph:  What is the hardest part about being a good listener? (2 sentences)

Wanted: Lost Amphibians - Book 73

Describe what Robin Moore and other scientists did to find missing species of amphibians.  Explain their searches in THREE different countries.

Start with this sentence:
Everyone can contribute to protecting the ecosystem.

Runaway - Book 72

Use this sentence to start your essay with:

It is hard to trust people after you have been hurt, but it is important to try.

Give an example from the book (4 sentences)

Give an example from your life (4 sentences)

Dream Team - Book 71

Comprehension Questions:

1. Why do you think Madison behaves as she does?

2. Does Tara change her feelings toward Madison?

3. How does Tara solve her problem?

4. Why do you think Tara makes the decisions she does?

Writing Prompt:

What is the theme of Dream Team?  Use TWO pieces of evidence to support your claim.

Jane's Carousel - Book 70

Writing Prompt - Begin with this sentence:

Great projects can be completed with tenacity and perseverance.  

Four sentence summary of the book

Four sentences - Your own experience on completing a long-term project.

Twister Resisters

1. Find a passage: How do you know that Doug is annoyed with Saya?
2. What does Saya realize when her superpower doesn't work against the tornados?
3. Describe THREE characteristics of Saya and use textural evidence to support your answer.
4. What does Saya learn at the end?

Essay:
What is the Theme of Twister Resisters?  Use TWO pieces of textural evidence to support your claim.

Hoot: Film vs. Book

Note 3 differences between the movie and the book. What was 1 or more things that you liked better about the movie? What was 1 or more things that you did not like about the movie?

Write ate least 5 complete sentences.

Hoot - Chapter 16

In at least 5 complete sentences, describe what you think will happen next. Be sure to explain why.

Chapter 11 - Hoot

Describe what was either believable or unbelievable about your reading. Defend your opinion.

Your response should be at least 5 complete sentences.

Hoot - Chapter 7 - Character Analysis

Now that you have gotten to know the characters a bit, do you think they seem like they could be real people? Why or why not?

*Choose 2 characters to answer this question about

*Response should be at least 5 sentences long (but can certainly be longer)

Hoot - Ch. 6 - Six Sentence Summary

In paragraph format, summarize Chapter 2 of Hoot.  The summary must include:

 - The most important events to the plot

 - Chronological order

 - Character names

 - Different types of sentences (consider using openers, closers and interrupters) with correct comma placement.

Hoot - Ch. 4 - Six Sentence Summary

In paragraph format, summarize Chapter 4 of Hoot.  The summary must include:

 - The most important events to the plot

 - Chronological order

 - Character names

 - Different types of sentences (consider using openers, closers and interrupters) with correct comma placement.

Hoot - Ch. 2 - Six Sentence Summary

In paragraph format, summarize Chapter 2 of Hoot.  The summary must include:

 - The most important events to the plot

 - Chronological order

 - Character names

 - Different types of sentences (consider using openers, closers and interrupters) with correct comma placement.

Conflict - Hop Frog

Essay Paragraph - 
Identify the internal (individual vs. self) and external (individual vs. individual) conflict in the story Hop Frog.  Use evidence from the story.  Then, explain how the conflict was resolved.

The Pit and the Pendulum - Theme

Explain what the theme of The Pit and the Pendulum was.  Support this with quotes or events from the story.  

Perfect Summer

What is your idea of the perfect summer?  Use the following format: TS, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, SD, Elab, Closer