Homework Reminder- Social Studies 8

Social Studies 8-

For Thursday, ensure that you have finished questions 2-4, on page 93.

LA 7- Homework Reminder

Hi class!

Do not forget to have the good copy of your autobio poem finished, for Thursday!

Language Arts 7- Homework Reminder

Hi class!

Don't forget to have the rough drafts of your auto-bio poems done for tomorrow!

Mrs. Sheppard

Social Studies 8- Unity and Conformity PPT

Here is the powerpoint from Thursday, December 13th, and Tuesday, December 18th:

Unity and Conformity

This powerpoint covers:

- Qin Dynasty
- Han Dynasty
- Buddhism in China
- Sui Dynasty

I hope that you had a great weekend!

LA 7- Homework Reminder*

Hi class!

Don't forget to complete the homework I assigned, for tomorrow:

- Write 5 or 6 phrases
- Prompt: What is it like to live your life?

* Also remember to get a parent to sign your planner every day.

Social Studies 8- Early Chinese Civilization Test (Part I)

Hi guys,

Don't forget that you have a test on Tuesday, December 11.

Here is the test format:

Part I- Definitions- study your terms list!

Part II- Short Answer

Part III- Paragraph Answer- You will either need to compare the Shang and Zhou Dynasties, or two different Chinese philosophies.

** Study all of your chapter three notes (China's first two dynasties and the three philosophies).
** You can also refer to chapter three of the textbook.

Social Studies 8- Chinese Philosphy Powerpoint

Hi guys!

Here is the powerpoint from the December 6th lesson, on Chinese philosophy:
Chinese Philosophy

Language Arts 7- Test Reminder

Language Arts 7-
Don't forget that you have your Fish test this Friday, December 7. 

Here is the test outline and paragraph description:


Part I- Matching

You will need to match the name of a character with an event associated with that character. Don't forget to take a look at minor characters as well as the major ones.

Part II- Short Answer
These will be related more to our class discussion and work than to the quizzes, however reviewing the quizzes would be a great way to refresh yourself on the book's events.
*topics will include- setting, characterization, symbolism, and plot

Part III- Paragraph Response
*** I am expecting at least two paragraphs, with specific examples supporting your ideas.
Here is the writing prompt, as discussed in class:
What do you think the theme, or the big idea of the novel is?  What message do you think the author wanted to communicate to the reader? Why do you think this is the message?

Social Studies 8- Zhou Dynasty PPT

Here is the powerpoint for Tuesday, December 4th's class:
Zhou Dynasty PPT