English 9- Ekphrasis Poetry

Here is the slide of images for your ekphrasis poem:

Ekphrasis Poem
Most of the images have been taken from National Geographic.

Social Studies 8- Chapter 7 Test

Grade 8s-

Your chapter 7 test on the Renaissance is on Tuesday, May 28th.  Do not forget to prepare your cheat sheet for the test.

Review your vocabulary list, notes, and textbook questions.

Format:

Part A- Vocabulary Matching
Part B- Short Answer
Part C- Paragraph Response

Here is your paragraph response prompt:

Describe the achievements made during the Renaissance (think science, art, society), and explain why these achievements are important.

Social Studies 7- Inca Test Reminder

Grade 7s-

Your Inca test is on Tuesday, May 28th.  A few days ago, I posted the test format.  For Part D, you will be writing a paragraph.  Here is your writing prompt:

Explain how the Spanish were able to gain control over the Incan empire.  Include at least three reasons in your paragraph.

*Also* Do not forget to use correct paragraph format, with a topic sentence, support sentences, and a conclusion sentence.

Prepare for this paragraph by reviewing note package #5, and its corresponding questions.

Social Studies 8- Current Events

Just a quick reminder to students presenting their current events this week: make sure that you have covered all requirements, and that you print-off a copy to hand in.

English 9- Homework

Grade 9s-

Remember than the good copies of your two poems are due on Wednesday.  If you need help, please make sure you see me before then!

English 8- Sensory Poem Assignment

English 8-

You will be presenting your Sensory/Imagery poems to the class on Tuesday, so make sure that they are ready for then!

Social Studies 7- Inca Test Info

Hi class,

Today we will be finishing our Inca notes, and then we will have a review class before your test.  Your Inca test will be on Tuesday, May 28th.  Study the following:

1) Inca vocabulary sheet
2) Note packages #1-6

The test format is:

Part A- Vocabulary Matching
Part B- True/False
Part C- Short Answer
Part D- Paragraph Response