Emery English 8

Copper Sun

2012-01-02T06:09:00.000-08:00

What is the difference between being scared and being brave? Are those qualities mutually exclusive? Meaning, does having one mean you can't have the other? Is Amari brave? is Tidbit? Polly? Explain their journeys and how they demonstrated fear and/or bravery.

Remember When?

2011-05-04T08:55:00.001-07:00

List all the (good) memories of Advanced LA....

Imagery

2011-05-03T09:00:00.001-07:00

List the examples of imagery found in To Kill A Mockingbird here. be sure to include the quote from which the imagery is selected. Include chapters instead of page numbers since everyone's pages numbers vary.

To Kill a Mockingbird

2011-04-11T06:29:00.000-07:00

The trial is over, the verdict in...guilty. Though this not a surprise to us, we still feel strongly about the injustice of it. Using the book and our class discussions as guides, write at least a 5 sentence reaction to the trial. Cite quotes from the book and evidence in history. Predict the aftermath of the trial on the citizens of Maycomb. What will happen to Scout and Jem? To Atticus? Aunt Alexandra? Mayella Ewell? Bob Ewell?

React!!!

2010-10-05T07:08:00.000-07:00

You've just finished reading Speak. What is you first reaction? Did the book affect you? In what way? Did it make you examine who you are as a person? DId it make you think about who you are as a friend? What lesson did you learn, if any? What vivid image impacted you the most?

Speak

2010-09-09T11:34:00.000-07:00

List all the elements and references to a mouth and speaking in Speak

Artistically Speak-ing

2009-09-29T07:41:00.000-07:00

In 1947, the famous artist, Jackson Pollock, said, "On the floor, I am more at ease, I feel nearer, more a part of the painting, since this way I can walk around in it, work from the four sides, and be literally 'in' the painting."

In Speak, Mr. Freeman encourages the same union between artist and the work of art being created. He wants his students, especially Melinda, to put emotion into their art so that it becomes an extension of themselves.

Visit the links below and view each painting carefully. Then, decide which one you think represents Melinda the best. In your post, state: 1) the painting you chose and 2) the reason WHY you chose it using details from both the painting and the book.

Links to paintings:
Vincent Van Gogh: http://www.vangoghgallery.com/catalog/image.aspx?fn=images/0612.jpg
Hopper: http://www.americanart.si.edu/images/1986/1986.6.92_1a.jpg Monet: http://claudemonetgallery.org
Degas: http://www.oil-paintings-reproductions.com/
Pollack: http://www.kaliweb.com/jacksonpollock/art.htmPicasso: http://images1.dailypainters.com/

Vocabulary Book Link

2009-09-01T20:08:00.001-07:00

Here's a link to the website for your vocabulary book. It has games,puzzles, etc. USE IT TO STUDY!!!
http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm

Literature Book Link

2008-10-16T08:09:00.000-07:00

Here's a link to the literature book. It has self-tests, questions, and support.

http://www.phschool.com/atschool/literature/silver_7e/Student_Area/LIT8_7e_S_BK_index.html

Writing Workshop

2008-10-14T18:50:00.000-07:00

1) Work on Precision of language -- avoid generalized statements and cliches. Find powerful verbs and descriptive images to convey meaning.

Vocabulary Help

2008-10-06T18:13:00.000-07:00

I found the site that supports the book we use in vocabulary. Follow this link and you can play games to help you review. Hope it helps.

http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary/levels_a2h.cfm?sp=student

Book Share

2008-10-01T17:41:00.000-07:00

List the book (or books if you are Emily M :-) reading. Give a BRIEF review. Would you recommend it?