This week there will be NO homework on the blog because you will be turning in your BIOGRAPHY writing assignment.
Please take the time that you would normally spend on blog homework and spend it on your writing assignment.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
UP Life Montage
Watch the life montage from Pixar's UP. Pay attention to detail.
Use the past tense to RE-TELL the story of Carl and Ellie's life together.
Prepare the story in paragraph form - REMEMBER TO USE SHORT SENTENCES - and publish your response in the comment section below.
Prepare the story in paragraph form - REMEMBER TO USE SHORT SENTENCES - and publish your response in the comment section below.
Monday, February 16, 2015
The Bad Eggs
Watch the animated film short, Bad Eggs, by Pixar.
Re-tell what happened in as much detail as you can. Remember to use the past tense of verbs in your description.
Post your re-telling the comment section below.
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day
There is only one homework assignment on the blog this week. Make sure to complete it!
Assignment: Watch the video found here.
Then, go to this page and read the article about Valentine's Day.
Prepare a paragraph of 4-6 sentences that explains ONE CAUSE (or impetus) that has led to (EFFECT) today's traditional celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
For example: St. Valentine is a priest who went against the King's order (for what? I don't know! Read the page!), his saint day is celebrated on February 14.
Publish your paragraph in the comments section below.
COMMENTS WERE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at 1:15pm
Assignment: Watch the video found here.
Then, go to this page and read the article about Valentine's Day.
Prepare a paragraph of 4-6 sentences that explains ONE CAUSE (or impetus) that has led to (EFFECT) today's traditional celebration of St. Valentine's Day.
For example: St. Valentine is a priest who went against the King's order (for what? I don't know! Read the page!), his saint day is celebrated on February 14.
Publish your paragraph in the comments section below.
COMMENTS WERE CLOSED ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17 at 1:15pm
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
One Week Job
One Week Job is a documentary about a guy named Sean who is trying to find his passion - his ideal job. He sets off for a year, trying a different job every week.
Assignment:
Watch the video and answer the following questions (in the comment section below).
1. Do you think that it is important to try different jobs to find one that you like? Why or why not?
Assignment:
Watch the video and answer the following questions (in the comment section below).
1. Do you think that it is important to try different jobs to find one that you like? Why or why not?
2. Do you think that it is important to find a job that you are passionate about? How would "work" be different if you really loved your job?
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Million Dollars
Watch the video for The Barenaked Ladies' song If I had a Million Dollars.
Take note of the things that the singer would buy for his love if he had a lot of money.
What are some of the things that he would buy that you would buy as well? What else would you do if you had a million dollars?
Prepare a paragraph (remember the structure we use in class) of 4-6 sentences telling us what things you have in common with the singer, and what you would buy that is different from him?
What are some of the things that he would buy that you would buy as well? What else would you do if you had a million dollars?
Prepare a paragraph (remember the structure we use in class) of 4-6 sentences telling us what things you have in common with the singer, and what you would buy that is different from him?
Publish your paragraph in the comment section below.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)