Friday, January 29, 2010

Greek Myths

Greek myths and legends have been told for thousands of years, and they have survived the ages because they offer much to the reader/viewer/listener ~ entertainment, insight into human nature, and lessons about morality and justice. Myths may appear simple, but they are somewhat like an onion. They have many layers of meaning.

  1. Choose one of the myths that you’ve just learned about and write your thoughts about what you believe the meaning is of that particular myth.

Thursday, January 28, 2010

5 Paragraph essay

A new student has just walked through the doors of Academy 2, he is joining our community and does not know how to write a 5 paragraph essay. You job is to describe to him, the writing process and how to outline a 5 paragraph essay.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010


Was Sumer a civilization?

Use evidence from the 7 characteristics and your knowledge of Sumer to support your thesis.

Monday, January 11, 2010

Practicing Thesis Statements

The local school committee is seeking ideas to improve your school. These ideas will be discussed during meetings with students, teachers, parents, administrators, and other interested parties. The changes proposed by students will be seriously considered since students are the reason for the school’s existence.

Choose one change that might improve your school for all students. Write a persuasive response explaining why your suggested change in an improvement. Give at least two reasons to show how your suggestion will improve your school.

Remember, you must argue in a convincing manner so that the school committee will understand and agree with your position.

Monday, January 4, 2010

The Crossing by Gary Paulsen

Over break you read The Crossing by Gary Paulsen, in a response write your reaction to the character Manny and his adventures attempting to cross.