Students were to finish the Organic Form and turn it in.
Students were to start working on the Color Wheel with tints
Students were given further information about the Mid term project and we went over what types of material they would be able to use for the sculpture. Examples, gal. size cans, metal, plastic bowls, baskets, glass bottles, bolts, washers, scrap metal, etc.
Due date for the mid term project is October 2nd this is a Friday, just before parent teacher conference.
Foundation art II
Students should have in the following assignments: step by step, scale and proportions, upside down lady, forms/ depth.
Students are finishing up the texture hand. They should be almost finished with this assignment.
Students should be working on the Creative Alphabet. This assignment they may choose one of the styles to complete the assignment. Instructions are on the board.
Creative Alphabet.: •using common in an uncommon way. By taking common objects and
placing them in different uses they become uncommon. An example is a butter knife the common use
is as a utensil for eating, by taking that same knife and using it as a screw
driver it changes it common use.
•Background knowledge plus
imagination. It has to start somewhere. You knowledge lets
you think of many things from their looks, uses etc. by using your imagination
you are able to manipulate your information into new images. Think of a pencil and the many things you can
use it for and what you can make it into. This is an example.
•Sm think paper (hand out) sections are
there
•You will be designing an entire alphabet
choosing from three different ways
•Letters must show depth, texture and
detail staying within your chosen way
•No letters, numbers, logos, designs,
patterns, and basic shapes
•A: is using the first letter of word
•B: is common theme (must be pre approved)
•C: is a combination of a and b
Language Arts
Starter: students are to write the sentence and complete the part working with clauses.
Sentence starter: everyone should listen to the teacher
Video: A Look Back at the 1960's CBS The Early Show 5 days 5 decades (6 min.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KU-eOk8msS0
Video: Vietnam War History (3 min. )
http//www.history.com/topics/vietnam-war/the-road-to-war
Discussion - Making Inferences:
*One of the few things that people will agree on when talking about the 1960's is that the wolds changed over the course of that decade.
*Why were the 60's considered the "Years that Shaped the Generations?"
*What events and issues were most significant?
*Who or what had the greatest impact on the decade?
Handed out the Novel Learning Guide:
Reading: September - Wednesday Wars
Handout: September – Wednesday War
Name: __________________________ Hour: ______________ Date: ___________________
Novel Learning Guide: Wednesday Wars – September
Vocabulary – Know the meaning of each prior to reading.
*Reassignment ______________________________, *mutilation ____________________________,
*Ally_______________________________________, *casualty_______________________________,
*recruited__________________________________, *perimeter ____________________________, *propulsion_________________________________, *nefarious ______________________________
Grammar Activities:
Nouns are words that name people, places and things. Common nouns are not specific. Proper Nouns name specific people, places, and things.
A. Make a list of five common nouns and five proper nouns from the novel as you listen.
Common Proper___________________________
* *
* *
* * * * * *
Adjectives are words that modify or describe nouns. When more than one adjective is used, separate the adjectives with a comma.
B. Make a list of two adjectives to describe each of the common nouns you have listed in Part A.
*_________________________ , ______________ *_________________________ , _________________________
*_________________________ , _________________________ *_________________________ , _________________________
*_________________________ , ______________
C. Underline the nouns and circle the adjectives in the following sentences.
1. Holling felt he was picked on by his classroom teacher, Mrs. Baker.
2. Every Wednesday Holling cleaned the blackboards and dusty erasers.
3. The two rats ate the delicious cream puffs Holling had brought.
4. Ariel had to wear yellow tights and white feathers which was embarrassing.
5. The boys enjoyed their private tour of Yankee Stadium thanks to Mrs. Baker.
6. The plays of William Shakespeare contain interesting plots and characters.
7. Mr. Hoodhood’s bullying tactics alienated his daughter, who ran away.
8. The whole class was at the airport when Lieutenant Baker returned.
Collective nouns name groups of things; often specific for each noun: A flock of doves, a herd of cows
D. Write the collective term for the following:
*bees *lions *elephants *ants *baboons *sheep *whales *gorillas
Punctuation Activities
A sentence begins with a capital letter and ends with a period, a question mark or an exclamation mark. Quotation marks are used around a direct statement, preceded by a comma.
E. Punctuate the sentences correctly.
1. Holling did not want to work with the students in the sixth grade
2. Stop them yelled Mrs. Baker Don’t let them escape
3. What did you think of the play asked Mrs. Baker
4. Doug Swieteck’s brother enjoyed his time off school
5. Help shouted Danny Will someone please help me
Figurative language is saying something other than what is literally meant for effect. For starters understand:
Simile: a comparison of unlike things using the words “like” or “as.”
Metaphor: a comparison of unlike things NOT using the words “like” or “as.”
Onomatopoeia: the formation of a word from a sound associated with what is named
F. Each of the following lines from the novel uses figurative language. Respond accordingly.
1. “This look came over her face like the sun had winked out and was not going to shine again
until next June.” Figurative Language used is: ____________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning __________________________________.
2. “To ask your big sister to be your ally is like asking Nova Scotia to go into battle with you.”
Figurative Language used is: ______________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
3. “Her lipstick was the color of a new fire engine.” Figurative Language is an example of: ___________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
4. “It (playing) was like walking into my own destiny.” Figurative Language is: ____________________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
5. “There was a growl that rose out of him like he was some great clod of living earth.” Figurative
Language used is: ___________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
6. The word ____________is an example of onomatopoeia because ________________________.
7. “Did you see him fly? Like a missile.” Figurative Language used is an example of ________________.
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
8. “…she makes me feel as stupid as asphalt.” Figurative Language: _______________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
9. “The P.A. crackled and screeched like a parrot.” Figurative Language: ______________
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning ___________________________________.
10. __________ and __________ are examples of omomatopoeia because _______________________.
11. “…your sneakers squeak on the waxed floors like you’re torturing them…” Figurative Language: ____
____________ is compared to ______________ meaning __________________________________.
12. “Squeaked” is an example of what Figurative Language? _______________________
13. How can you most easily turn a simile into a metaphor? ___________________________________
Notes to self:
*Use quotation marks when using a direct line from the text.
*In most cases, the punctuation mark goes inside the quote mark.
*and ellipsis (three dots …) indicates some of the information is left out.
Understanding What You Have Read – Wednesday Wars, September
Directions: On your paper put your name, hour, date and assignment title. Use key words to answer the questions. In other words, you do not always need to use complete sentences however, include all relevant information. (The number in parentheses indicates the page number where explicit information can be found).
1. What is the setting of the story including where Holling attends school (1).
2. Who is the narrator? Provide three pieces of evidence about him (first few pages).
3. Describe Doug Swieteck (1). Provide three pieces of evidence.
4. What is the 410 list (1)?
5. What happened to Mrs. Sidman (1)?
6. Explain why Holling has to spend Wednesday afternoons alone with Mrs. Baker (3).
7. Describe the Hoodhood home. Give at least 3 pieces of evidence (5).
8. Why does Dad want HHH to be nice to Mrs. Baker and seems unsympathetic to Holling’s feelings that Mrs. Baker hates him (7-8)?
9. Describe Meryl Lee (11). Provide three pieces of evidence.
10. What happened in the soccer game at recess (15)?
11. Why does HHH think Mrs. Baker hates him (17-18)?
12. What is HHH’s worst subject (20)? What was the result of Holling’s visit to the Principal’s Office (21-22)?
Worked on Guided Practice with inferences based textual details. RL 8.1
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