Homework

Good morning,

Today, we learned about a difficult case in history.  Emmett Till's brutal murder was one of the many sparks of the Civil Rights Movement.

Your homework is to answer the following question in a well developed paragraph:

How does the story of Emmett Till relate to the book To Kill a Mockingbird?  Give at least 3 examples.

I will be collecting To Kill a Mockingbird books tomorrow, please bring your copy.

I'll see you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Homework

Good morning,

Great work this morning!

Your homework:

In a well developed paragraph, answer the following questions:

Harper Lee’s use of language and grammar reflects the actual values and the beliefs of her characters. Did you find this helpful in forming a picture of them? Was it disturbing or distracting?

See you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

A glimpse into the earth (volcanoes)

Good morning,

Great job today.  Remember that tomorrow we will not have a classroom so meet me in the library.

Your homework today is to answer the following questions:

1. What are the differences between the four types of volcanoes? Is there one distinguishing characteristic, or more than one
2. Describe the hazards that volcanoes present for humans who live near them
3. How do volcanoes form?

I'll see you tomorrow,

Ms. Betsy

Homework

Good morning ((or afternoon) or evening),

Read the following excerpt from Chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird and explain how it illustrates the Golden Rule:

"Easy does it, son," Atticus would say.  "She's an old lady and she's ill.  You just hold your head high and be a gentleman.  Whatever she says to you, its your job not to let her make you mad."

Jem would say she must not be very sick, she hollered so.  when the three of us came to her house, Atticus would sweep off his hat, wave gallantly to her and say, "Good evening, Mrs. Dubose! You look like a picture" (133)

How does this illustrate the Golden Rule?

See you tomorrow,
Betsy

Mondays

Good morning,

A couple of reminders for the week:

- I will not be here on Thursday.  I will be at the mainsite and Mr. Dinmahamed will be here.

Your homework for tonight is to answer the following questions:

1. What do you learn about Atticus in this chapter?

2.  Based on what you know about Atticus, how does this chapter relate to Atticus taking a stand for Tom Robinson?

I'll see you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy

Graphing Linear Equations

Good morning,

Great job today!  I appreciate a little persistence in the face of adversity.

As a reminder, class begins at 8:00 AM.  You will be expected to finish your classwork every day.  If you miss the lesson, it makes the work much more difficult.  (That's my semi-public service announcement for the day)

Your homework is to to graph the linear equations from this morning.

Here is a reminder of the process:

Thumbs up,
Ms. Betsy

Chapter 9

Good morning,

Your homework tonight is to read chapter 9 in To Kill a Mockingbird,  and answer the following questions:

Chapter 9

1.How well does Atticus feel he should defend Tom Robinson?

2.Scout and Jem have “mixed feelings” about Christmas? What are these feelings and why?

3.Uncle Jack Finch tells Scout that she is growing out of her pants. What does this mean?

4.When Francis talks to Scout he reveals an unpleasant feature of Aunt Alexandra. What is this?

5.Does Scout learn anything from overhearing Atticus's conversation with Uncle Jack? What does she learn?

6.Read the final sentence of this chapter. Explain in your own words what it means and why it is important to the story.

See you tomorrow,
Ms. Betsy