Monday, November 30, 2009

Book Club

Which book(s) do you want to read for December book club? Why? Please list TWO options!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Rome's Geographic Setting

After reading pages 191 and 192 in your textbook AND studying the map of Ancient Italy, answer the following question: How did the geographic setting of Ancient Rome make the civilization thrive? Remember to write a topic sentence, add details that can be found in the text, and write a concluding sentence.

Monday, March 9, 2009

Athens vs. Sparta

If you were to travel back in time to ancient Greece, which polis would you want to be a citizen of? In your response, write a topic sentence, include at least 3 details to support your opinion, and then write a concluding sentence.

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

I Pledge

Your task today is to watch the YouTube video "I Pledge." You will see movie actors, sports heroes, musicians and more describe their personal pledge to help change our country.

As you watch, think about what you could do to make your home, school, town, state, and nation a better place to live in.

After watching and reflecting on the video, blog about some areas of your life that you could change. Brainstorm as many personal pledges as you want!