Fact/Opinion HW

Identify 5 things in 'real life' as a fact or an opinion. Write them down, classify them as either fact or opinion and explain why.
For example:
1. I was watching TV and the weather guy said it snowed 2 inches. That is a fact because it can be proven.
2. I was reading a magazine and it said that Angelina Jolie was one of the most beautiful people alive. This is an opinion because some people may think she's ugly.

So 5 of these. You can do it! Remember your goals for Term 4!

A Day: due Thursday
B Day: due Wednesday

Vocab 27

1. differentiate
2. competent - adjective - being adequate, but not exceptional; able to get the job done; having proper or sufficient skill, knowledge, experience. Example: Even though Michael Scott is kind of an idiot, he is competent enough to run the business.
3. persuasive - adjective - convincing; having the power to convince in action or belief.
4. influential
5. extensive - adjective - far-reaching; thorough; of great extent. Examples: (1) The damage from the tornado was extensive. (2) He gave an extensive amount of information in his speech.
6. refute - verb - to prove to be false or incorrect; to overthrow an argument, evidence, or proof.
7. imply - verb - to suggest or to indicate
8. infer - verb - to figure out from something; to conclude; to figure out by reasoning
9. threw
10. through

A Day: due on Tuesday (along with Reading Record)
B Day: due on Monday (along with Reading Record)

I apologize to B5 and B6 for not having the vocab lessons ready for them. If you need it, here is a reminder on what you should be doing for your vocab. This way if you ever lose your vocab lesson (or the school runs out of paper), here you go:

Word ______________ (then write it out five times): ____________________________________________________________________

Important Information and Relationships:

Define it in your own words (with help from a dictionary): ________________________

Part of speech (noun? verb? adjective? adverb?): _______________________________

Connect it/Make it personal (make it mean something to you so you'll remember it):

_____________________________________________

Memory Clue: (draw a picture so you can visually remember what the word means)

Practice Using It: (in a complete sentence that demonstrates your understanding of the word)


By the way -- you can ALWAYS do a Reading Record on a blank piece of paper too. You just need to tell me: what you read, how long you read for, what days you read, give me a response (these are listed on a previous post from last year), you sign it, and a parent/guardian signs it.

Vocab 26

Okay guys, so this is the FIRST vocab of Term 4 -- PLEASE get this done and hand it in ON TIME and COMPLETED. Remember, if you hand in your Vocab Lesson and Reading Record on time and completed, you will most likely start out Term 4 with an A in my class. That sounds good to me!

Here are the words:
1. waver
2. belittle - verb - (1) to speak of as small or important (2) to cause to seem little. For example: The bullies always made fun of and belittled the little kid.
3. obstinate - adjective - stubborn in purpose or opinion, unyielding. For example: Despite the teenager's attempts to get out of being grounded, their parents were obstinate in their decision.
4. coincide
5. acquiesce - verb - to agree to without protest. For example (think Pirates): Elizabeth Swan says, "I am disinclined to acquiesce to your request."
6. emphatic
7. complacent - adjective - pleased or satisfied
8. surreal - adjective - something that is real but it seems unreal. For example: It's surreal to me that I will be in Italy in 24 days.
9. guest
10. guessed

Vocab Lesson 25

1. administer
2. irksome
3. latent
4. repercussion
5. mundane
6. audacity
7. malevolent
8. deterrent
9. intense
10. intents

Extra Credit

Extra Credit for Term 3:
Go see the play at Rockwell, "Fortress." It plays from Wednesday night until Saturday night. If you go see "Fortress," you can write me a review -- what did you think? What did you like? What did you dislike? Would you see it again? Would you recommend it to others? Was it easy to understand? What was your favorite part? Etc.
If it's typed, it needs to be a page long, double-spaced.
If it's hand-written, it needs to be a page long, single-spaced.
The last day I'll accept these is March 20th, Friday.

Also, for this term or next term, if you bring a copy of "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe, you can earn extra credit.

Important - Outsiders/Mix It Up Project

A3: Project due THIS Thursday (Mar. 12)
B5: Project due NEXT Wednesday (Mar. 18)
B8: Project due NEXT Wednesday (Mar. 18)

Parts 2 and 3 are what you will hand in. Make sure to include any and all documentation. If you need an extension, you need to talk to me ASAP, or you will not get it.

THIS PROJECT IS WORTH 60 POINTS (EACH PART IS WORTH 20), SO PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO DO THIS! MAKE SURE YOU DO IT WELL, TOO.

Here is a copy of the paper you have already been given:

MIX IT UP!

Your Project: Create a boundary-crossing project for Rockwell or for the community. Projects must promote unity and collaboration across social boundaries. This project is part of an ongoing effort to break down social barriers.

1. Zero in. What social boundaries are hardest to cross in your school or community? Focus on a specific part of the division. For example, instead of taking on a huge problem like “racism,” focus on a particular way racism is creating divisions at school, such as racial segregation in the lunchroom. Think hard and be creative. Focus on something that NEEDS to be focused on.
2. Do your homework. Learn more about the issue you want to tackle. Research ways others have worked to create change on an issue like yours. Brainstorm to come up with original, creative ideas.
3. Create a project plan. What specific tactics will you use to raise awareness about the problem or to create change? Set goals; assign roles and responsibilities. Who will do what – when, where, and how?
4. Document your efforts Keep good notes as you go along. A record of events will help you keep track of remaining tasks, as well as the group’s accomplishments.
5. Take action. Implement your project.
6. Assess progress. Debrief after you finish your project. How’d it go? What worked? What didn’t? What should be done differently – or the same – next time?
7. Share your experiences.


Written Portion:
Reflection is an important aspect of any learning and should be used before, during, and after the project.

Part 1: Before
1. Write up a written proposal for your project: What are you focusing on? Why? What is your goal/s? How will you achieve this? What are you going to do to create change? Who is in your group? What is each person’s role? Who will do what – when, where, and how?
2. What is a social boundary you have crossed and what was its outcome?
3. What is a social boundary that you are intimidated by or afraid to cross? Why?
Part 2: During
1. Take good notes to document your effort. What are you doing? What are others doing?
2. How does it feel to be developing a project that will help you and others cross social boundaries?
3. What do you think is the hardest part about asking others to cross a social boundary? Why?
Part 3: After
1. How do you think it went? Was your project a success? Why or why not? Please explain.
2. What would you do differently next time?
3. What are the three most important things you’ve learned as a result of this project?

Thanks to www.mixitup.org. Check out this site for more great ideas!

Vocab Lesson 24

1. inevitable -adjective - bound to happen, you can't change it. Example: If you don't do your homework, it is inevitable you will fail.
2. cliche - could be an adjective or noun - an overused word, expression, or idea. Example: The excuse 'my dog ate my homework' is very cliche.
3. dissipate
4. ludicrous - adjective - so ridiculous it's funny. Example: Stephen's suggestion to watch Happy Gilmore in class was ludicrous.
5. speculate
6. acknowledge
7. alternative
8. concise - adjective - short, but to the point. Example: Even though the 2-Minute Book Report was short, it was very concise (it gave all correct and sufficient information).
9. lesson
10. lessen

A Day: Due Tuesday with a Reading Record
B Day: Due Monday with a Reading Record