8th Grade Vacation Assignments

Here is the list of Assignments:
-Rough Draft of Greek gods Paper
-Brother Sam is Dead (Finish Book)
-HSPT Workbook (finish Math section, do all of the Reading section and Spelling section)
-Finish Quarterly Book Report


Greek Paper Layout:

• Intro.- Introduce both gods, Greek/Roman etc. (5-8 sent.)
• Body- How are these gods similar? (5-8 sent.)
• Body- How are these gods different? (5-8 sent.)
• Conclusion- Sum up the the two gods (diff./sim.), which do you like the best? Why? (5-8 sent.)

I hope all is well, good luck, good studying and we'll see you next year.

Mr. Manjarrez

8th Grade Chapter 5 Test

Here is the pretest notes link for chapter 5. Use these notes in any way you see fit.
http://eduplace.com/ss/hmss/8/laag/99/5.1a.html
http://eduplace.com/ss/hmss/8/laag/99/5.2a.html
http://eduplace.com/ss/hmss/8/laag/99/5.3a.html

Also don't forget to study: Graphic organizers
Republican and Federalists Party details
Presidents of this time (Jefferson, Hamilton,,,)
Presidential Cabinet
War of 1812 and other major events (Sedition Act, Monroe Doctrine,,)
American foreign policy with other countries
Louisiana Purchase
Good Luck!

8th Grade Christmas Song

Here are two Youtube links for the song "Simply having a wonderful Christmastime"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6o8-eLZhrOA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWuKimtUEas&feature=related

and don't forget to have a wonderful Christmas time!

8th Grade High School Placement Test

Please get your HSPT Workbook at your soonest convenience.

For Math, Mrs. Lee has assigned Tests 11-14 (Pgs. 201-205).

For Language Arts I have assigned the introduction to the HSPT (Pgs. 23-30) and (Pgs. 99-122)
Thank you and good luck.

PS. as for Rafael Avila, you left your book in my class. It will be here on my desk. If you get a chance you can come to the school on a time that Mr. Roberto is here and have him open the door so that you can get it. Sorry you forgot about it. See you all on Monday. We will correct these pages then.

7th and 8th Grade Field Trip

The set of plays we will watch on Thursday November 20 is done by Chamber Theatre Productions and the Encore division. Here is the website so that you will know what we are watching. http://www.chambertheatre.com/?q=about/ourshows/encore

We will watch these series of plays at the Ebell Theatre named after Dr. Adrian Ebell. To see this venue and their website click on this link and go to "Wilshire Ebell Theatre" and "Photo Gallery". http://www.ebellla.com/operating/index.html

5th Grade English (Kite websites)

Here are the two websites that can help you with your English Essay.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kite#History

http://chinakites.org/htm/ffz-gb.htm

Good luck and God Bless.

8th Grade Literature (My Brother Sam is Dead)

Here are a few websites that will help in your understanding of My Brother Sam is Dead.

http://www.jakeludington.com/audiobooks/My_Brother_Sam_Is_Dead__Unabridged_.html
With this website you can download audiobooks to and listen to My Brother Sam is Dead.


http://cfbstaff.cfbisd.edu/decasperd/my_brother_sam_is_dead.htm
With this website you can download podcasts, quiz questions, journal questions and much more.

8th Grade Debate

Here are the websites to the debate process
http://www.triviumpursuit.com/speech_debate/what_is_debate.htm

http://rutlandhs.k12.vt.us/rhs/activities/Debate/rules.htm

Beowulf Literature

Here is the weblink to the actual English Translation to the literature. It begins with the "PRELUDE OF THE FOUNDER OF THE DANISH HOUSE". If you want to see the poem as a whole click on the "PDF File" link on the right side, then scroll down. Enjoy it, this is Not required reading, this is extra reading so that you can challenge your reading skills.

http://publicliterature.org/books/beowulf/xaa.php

7th Grade Social Studies

Here is the website I was talking to you about. Explore it so that you can be better prepared for the exam on The Roman Empire.

http://www.roman-empire.net/

8th Grade Post, Language Arts Book Report Format

Here is the Summer Book Report Format, follow it clearly. You must complete three reports with books containing at least 100 pages (No Illustrated Classics). If you have any questions just reply and I will check on my blog periodically.


Reading Book Analysis

Instructions
1. This Book Report consists of three separate pages
2. Type or write out the questions and the complete answers under the question.

Page Topic
1 Character Analysis- Personality Traits & Physical features
2 Handout questions
3 Paragraph of your opinion


Character Analysis (Page 1)
1. Characters’ Name:
2. Personality Traits:
3. Physical Features: (if none write, “None provided”)



Handout Questions (Page 2)
1. Title of the book:
2. Author:
3. Copyright date:
4. Name of the main characters:
5. Theme of the story for example: Mystery, Adventure, Comedy, etc.:
6. Plot: what was it about- Synopsis (meaning) summary of the book- No More Than One (Paragraph, 8-12 sentences)
7. Climax: what was the high point of the story- major event
8. Resolution: ending, or solution, or outcome
9. Would you change anything about the story?
10. Why?- related to number 9



Opinion (Page 3)- Paragraph Format, 8-12 sentences
· What did you like best about the book? Why?
· What did you least like about it? Why?
· What part truly got your attention?
· Did you visualize what you were reading while you were reading? Explain how.
· Would you recommend this book? Why?

Day 8: June 21th

Today we had a great time in Rome, Italy. We began our day in the port city of Civitavecchia (yea, try to pronounce that one) and got on a bus to Rome. We visited the Coliseum better known by the Italians as the Great Amphitheatre (meaning two theatres or full circle theatre) and its neighbor the Arch of Victory. Finally, we went into the Vatican City (the smallest independent state in the world) and visited the Vatican Museum, the Sistine Ceiling and the largest church in the world Saint Peter’s Basilica.

This is all for now. I will see you when I get back home in one week and create new postings, Chow and God Bless,

Mr. Manjarrez

Day 7: June 20th

Today we had a great time in Livorno and Florence, Italy. We began our day in the port city of Livorno and got on a bus to Florence, or as they say Firenze in Italy. We visited the Ponte Vecchio.

The Florence Cathedral.

The House of Dante Alighieri.

And the leaning tower of Pisa.

Day 6: June 19th

Good morning everyone and welcome to Cannes, France. We got off of the boat at about 8 a.m. and boarded a bus to Monte Carlo in the country of Monaco, home of the Grande Prix (Formula 1, Car Race). Actually, Monaco is the second smallest country in the world to Vatican City in Italy. There was so much to see and do but we only had about 1 hour to do as we wished for each destination. As you can see this church holds the body of the famous American actress Grace Kelly who was married to the prince of Monaco.

We finally ended our day back at Cannes, to shop and eat as quickly as we could. I was able to buy a regular tie and a bow tie which cost 100 Euro, equivalent to 165 U.S. dollars. Adios and see you soon.

P.S. please stop asking me about homework, trust me you’ll get it when I return in July.

Day 5: June 18th

Today we are still sailing to Cannes, France. Not much has happened today so I leave you with a web link so that you can look at it and be prepared for the next posting and all pictures/video I will have in store for you, good bye.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cannes

Day 4: June 17th

We have finally touched the land of Gibraltar and gone in to the city. There we met up with a man named Keith who toured us around and took us to the rock of Gibraltar. We went into St. Michael’s cave and to the summit where the historic apes live. The apes are only found Africa and it is said that the Moore’s (Muslims) brought them over from Africa as pets. There is no species of ape like this in Spain which is curious because Spain is connected to Gibraltar. Legend says that when all the apes are gone from Gibraltar this state will no longer belong to England. Enjoy the video because in a few days we will go to Cannes, France.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcN1jkd1xWU

Day 3: June 16th

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gibraltar

Above is a weblink on Gibraltar. We have just arrived but will not get off of the boat until tomorrow. In the morning we will climb the rock and take some pictures. See you soon.

Day 2: June 15th

Day 2 has been a day of catching up and getting out of the sleeping times of California. It is cold where we are since we are out in the ocean between England and Spain. We will be approaching the city of Vigo, Spain. The air is misty and the winds are coming in at about 15 miles an hour. Tomorrow, our adventure begins as we arrive to the Mediterranean entry of Gibraltar. See you soon and stay tuned for some great adventure.
P.S. Don’t forget to tell the rest of your friends to stay tuned as well.

Day 1: June 14th

Day 1 began in California as we left LAX at about 4 p.m. and arrived at Heathrow Airport in England at 9:30 a.m. (1:30 a.m. California time). From there we went on our way to the port city of South Hampton. We took a 2 hour bus drive through the beautiful green roads as you can see in the picture and boarded the bus by 1:00 p.m., boy were we tired. We will spend the next one and a half days at sea to get to our first destination. See you soon.

2008 Graduation Song

Here is the graduation song. Click on the link below and download it to your computer. Be sure to listen to it over and over again. The easiest way to memorize a song is to listen to it repetitively. Sync it to your iPod or burn it to a CD....remember this is your last song!

Click Here to download the song.

7th Grade Post, Soc. Stud. Renaissance

http://imet.csus.edu/imet5/willie/manofyearhome.html

Here is your webquest to follow and complete by Friday May 16. Follow the directions and choose five of the 14 Renaissance Men. When you choose these people you only have to complete questions 1-3 from the directions link of the webquest. Please add a photo if you can. Here is an example from Nils that you can use for yourself (do not copy his answers). If you have any questions you can see me in class or write your comments below.

Here is another site to help you understand the Renaissance
http://www.learner.org/interactives/renaissance/florence.html



1. Leonardo da Vinci

Important achievements: was a scientist, inventor,
Year and place of birth and death: Born 1452 in the city of Vinci, Itlay. Died May 1519 in Florence, Italy
Places most associated with this person: he studied the stars at Mount Albano, he made many observations of animals around the countryside where he lived, he created the paintings and sculptures in Florence, Italy.
Why you considered this person for your list of candidates: This person is first on my list because he was smarter than the others. He took his time on the inventions he made, he always wanted to make things better. He loved animals and was a vegetarian.








2. Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni

Important achievements: Painter, Sculpture,
Year and place of birth and death: born March 6, 1475 at Caprese, Italy and died February 18, 1564
Places most associated with this person: Florence, Rome,
Why you considered this person for your list of candidates: Because he was a great artist and I love to draw. Also, I personally saw his painting of The Last Supper. Plus I love Rome and saw all of these places.

8th Grade Post, Soc. Stud. Reconstruction

http://www.geocities.com/slavery1813/

Here is a weblink provided for you to read and work on. It is on reconstrution, follow the directions and complete a small report on the person you are supposed to be during Reconstruction.

Here is another cite to help you to learn about Reconstruction
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/jimcrow/stories_events_kkk.html

8th Grade Project Weblink

8th Graders,
Here is the web-link to your project. It is due on Friday (March 28th) or Monday (March 31st). Please leave any comments about your project or any problems you are having so that other students can post comments that will help you in any way they can. I will check on comments from time to time and help you when I can. Thank you and have fun!
http://www.uen.org/Lessonplan/preview.cgi?LPid=1598
If you are working on the family tree/pedigree chart you can use this website to download a free trial software to help you in this process.
http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/smartdraw.asp?id=104607&gclid=CLWo87HVmZICFRImawoddxNXPw


I read your postings and would like to say that by Wednesday March 12th we will have due dates for the initial parts of the project and if you at least get started now you can all be successful in completing the project on time. Also, if you do a google search using the key words "Factories of the American Industrial Revolution" you will find plenty of sites at you disposal and if you google image using the same key words you will find pictures of factories. I will conclude by stating that if you can't have fun doing this project then just do it for the grade and next time I will stay away from projects to boost your grades.

7th Grade Project Weblink

7th Graders,
Here is the web-link to your project. It is due on Friday (March 28th) or Monday (March 31st). Please leave any comments about your project or any problems you are having so that other students can post comments that will help you in any way they can. I will check on comments from time to time and help you when I can. Thank you and have fun!http://questgarden.com/45/94/9/070125061832/

Here are other links: I hope you liked the computer time spent, if you find any more weblinks that would be useful just post them for everyone else to use. Thanks.
http://staff.bbhcsd.org/vendelc/living_in_medieval_europe.htm

6th Grade Project Weblink

6th Graders,

Here is the web-link to your project. It is due on Friday (March 28th) or Monday (March 31st). Please leave any comments about your project or any problems you are having so that other students can post comments that will help you in any way they can. I will check on comments from time to time and help you when I can. Thank you and have fun!http://www2.franciscan.edu/webquests/ancientgreece/


I read your postings and would like to say that by Wednesday March 12th we will have due dates for the initial parts of the project and if you at least get started now you can all be successful in completing the project on time. The project is due on either March 31st or April 1st. We will also talk some more about what this project consists of, trust me we will make it as simple as possible.

Here is another site provided by Randy Ly and Niko Wong
http://www.ancientgreece.com/s/Main_Page/
http://www.historyforkids.org/learn/greeks/index.htm

5th Grade Project Weblink

5th Graders,

Here is the web-link to your project. It is due on Friday (March 28th) or Monday (March 31st). Please leave any comments about your project or any problems you are having so that other students can post comments that will help you in any way they can. I will check on comments from time to time and help you when I can. Thank you and have fun!http://questgarden.com/46/98/5/070221124246/

Also visit this website and take an online quiz for fun. You can also travel through the site to give you more information about the American Revolutionary War.
http://www.kidport.com/Grade5/SocialStudies/AmericanRev.htm

I can't load "Famous People of the American Revolution" question worksheet to download for the project. Remember, you are completing 3 (three) of these worksheets on any of the people of the American Revolution and only 1 (one) of the "Fun Facts" worksheets.


I read your postings and would like to say that by Wednesday March 12th we will have due dates for the initial parts of the project and if you at least get started now you can all be successful in completing the project on time. The project is due on either March 31st or April 1st. We will also talk some more about what this project consists of, trust me we will make it as simple as possible.

6th Grade Post-Sparta

What side of the war would you rather fight on, Athens or Sparta?

Please view this video and answer this question.
What do you think about Powhatan as a person? Do you like hime, why?

5th Grade Post, Social Studies

Please view this video and answer this question.

Why was it so difficult for the first people that arrived in Jamestown to live there in the first year?

6th Grade Post, Social Studies (1-23)

Now that you have studied the history and societies of both Athens and Sparta which one would you chose to live in and why? Please post an answer to this question and if you have time please post a comment on another student's answer. Remember, I will only allow positive answers/comments and please type only your grade, first name and last initial.

7th Grade Post, Social Studies (1-23)

Now that you have studied the history and societies of both Medieval Japan and Europe which one would you chose to live in and why? Please post an answer to this question and if you have time please post a comment on another student's answer. Remember, I will only allow positive answers/comments and please type only your grade, first name and last initial.

8th Grade Post, Language Arts (1-22)

Now that you have completed the Brainstorm and Rough Draft for your "Problem and Solution" paper please make a comment on what your topic is for this paper and why you chose this topic. Please feel free to comment on other students topics but remember to stay positive and only give your first name and last initial.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Please view the video on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and respond to one question and another student's response.

1. What was a “sit-in”? Where and how did it get its
name?


2. What were “freedom riders”? Are there any today in todays society?