Go Blazers!!!!!!!!!
You should probably watch the following videos:
http://www.nba.com/playoffs/2014/westseries4/index.html?ls=pot
http://www.csnnw.com/video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-eMXY4HjLI
HW due Monday:
1. Celilo Falls field study questions
...each letter essential question should be treated like a full question (minimum of 3 complete sentences)
...ignore the timeline assignment question
2. Non-fiction reading assignment
3. Civil War - Letter Home from the War
...Write a minimum 1/2 page letter home from the war from the perspective of your character (or someone related to your character)... Include what you know about the war, battles, downtime, etc... (think about Soldier's Heart, the activity we did Friday afternoon, and the soldier slideshow)
Hw due Tuesday:
1. Influential Person of the 1800's - Persuasive Speech (see rubric below)
...We will work on this Monday; however, if you want to get a jump on it feel free!
Influential Person of the 1800's - Persuasive Speech
***This speech is essentially, a shortened, more engaging version of your essay
It should include the following things from your essay:
-hook
-thesis statement
-2 supporting facts (1 from body paragraph 1, 1 from body paragraph 2) with an explanation of what they mean
-the counter argument and a rebuttal
-strong concluding sentence
Your speech should be 1-2 minutes and the biggest focus should be on the following speaking skills:
Thursday = Wildlife Tours!
You should probably watch the following videos:
http://www.nba.com/playoffs/2014/westseries4/index.html?ls=pot
http://www.csnnw.com/video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-eMXY4HjLI
HW due Monday:
1. Celilo Falls field study questions
...each letter essential question should be treated like a full question (minimum of 3 complete sentences)
...ignore the timeline assignment question
2. Non-fiction reading assignment
3. Civil War - Letter Home from the War
...Write a minimum 1/2 page letter home from the war from the perspective of your character (or someone related to your character)... Include what you know about the war, battles, downtime, etc... (think about Soldier's Heart, the activity we did Friday afternoon, and the soldier slideshow)
Hw due Tuesday:
1. Influential Person of the 1800's - Persuasive Speech (see rubric below)
...We will work on this Monday; however, if you want to get a jump on it feel free!
Influential Person of the 1800's - Persuasive Speech
***This speech is essentially, a shortened, more engaging version of your essay
It should include the following things from your essay:
-hook
-thesis statement
-2 supporting facts (1 from body paragraph 1, 1 from body paragraph 2) with an explanation of what they mean
-the counter argument and a rebuttal
-strong concluding sentence
Your speech should be 1-2 minutes and the biggest focus should be on the following speaking skills:
· Voice
o
Pace (not too
slow, not too fast… pauses)
o
Fluctuation
(don’t sound like a robot person)
o
Projection (make
sure we can hear you)
· Eye contact
· Confidence
(whether it is real or not)
Thursday = Wildlife Tours!
Service Opportunity
MLC 5K Rainbow Run
Zoe MacWilliamson
Sunday May 4th 10 am
Meeting on Eastside Esplanade by the steel bridge
$5 money goes to SMYRC- program to support LGBTQ youth in Portland
Contact Zoe at zsmacwilliamson@hotmail.com to register
Spread the word!
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