Why do we need Superheroes?

Homework DUE MONDAY, May 3!

After reading X-Men, Spidergirl, Bleach, and Wonder Woman in class, write a paragraph about their purpose for us.

Paragraph Writing (Homework)

In a full paragraph, explain what purpose you think superheroes have in our culture. Why are we so interested in them? Why are they so popular in movies and in books? How are our beliefs and values connected to them? You should use at least one superhero as evidence for your opinion.

FInal Reading Projects DUE MAY 3rd!

Just a friendly reminder from your friendly Humanities teacher that you have a BIG reading project due on Monday, May 3rd. Final drafts, PLEASE!!! That means . . .

• If you can type it, DO.
• If you can color it, DO.
• If you can perform it, DO. And have a final script (typed?) to hand in.
• And please . . . No grammar, spelling, punctuation mistakes.

Remember, doing the minimum will only get you a 65. If you expect excellent grades, you must excel. Do more than you have to. Wow me. Please. I'm dying to be wowed. Please.

City State Title Page

Your Ancient Greece City State portfolio must have a title page with a (VERY) short introduction paragraph. Here is the format you should use.

(centered) City state name
(centered) by Name

Welcome to . . .
In this Ancient Greek city state we found an amazing/complex/advanced civilization.
(Then highlight 5 awesome things about your city-state, preferably one thing from each paragraph.)

That's it! Add some snazzy, persuasive, appealing voice and you're done!

Government (City-State Station #3)

Here is the link for the bust images for Station #3. http://www.flickr.com/photos/uaiheather/

In case you forgot, here are the instructions for viewing them.

Learning Target: I can identify & show the leadership values & beliefs through a person’s expression.

1. Take one of the pictures of the busts in the basket.
2. Observations: What do you see in the image of the bust? No inferences! Just describe it.
3. Meaning: What attitude, value, or belief does each obersvation show?
4. Review your Government paragraph. Think about its beliefs & values.
5. Meaning: What attitude, values, beliefs does your city-state government have?
6. Description: What would a bust of your leader look like based on those qualities?
7. Draw it.
   

Some Ancient Greece Resources

If you need more information for the creation of your magnificent city-state, here are some suggestions.

http://www.ancientgreece.co.uk/

http://www.carlos.emory.edu/ODYSSEY/GREECE/home.html

http://greece.mrdonn.org/index.html

Revising Your City-State Paragraphs

Now that you have 5 big paragraphs describing the Ancient Greek city-state, you can revise them! There are THREE revisions you need to make in your 5 paragraphs.

1. Self or Peer Review your paragraphs for Ideas, Support, & Organization. Get the yellow and purple review sheets from Heather. This should make your draft all colorful with pink, green, and blue.
   
2. Change all your verbs in the simple past. Reference the table in your Humanities notebook. Remember your city-state was in the past, in Ancient Greece! All you need to do is cross off the old verbs and write in the past tenses. DO NOT REWRITE YOUR FIRST DRAFT!
   
3. Change all first person sentences into third person sentences. For example, "I decided to have . . . " into "The government/city-state decided to . . . " OR "My city-state is located in . . . " to "The city-state of Heatheropolis is located in . . ."

At this point, your first draft should look like a big mess. That means you're ready to start typing! Remember your USB drive!

Log & Say What?

Reading Log #5 and Say What? Journal Response #5 are due today. They should show your reading for April 5 - 11. Make sure they are in your Independent Reading folder IN the classroom.

*REMINDERS*

Reading Log #6 and Say What? #6 are due on Monday, April 19.

Thinking Reader #3 is due on Wednesday, April 21. You can get those sheets in the IR bucket.

Finishing Your Ciy-State

After reading about the differences between ancient Athens and Sparta in chapter 27, use the notes to help you create a system of education and economy in your own Ancient Greek city-state.

DUE on Monday, April 12, 2010

Paragraph 4: Economy & Trade (1 full paragraph)

• Will your city-state trade? Why or why not?
• What goods will you produce and trade?
• With whom will your city-state trade these goods?
• What do you predict you might need from other city-states? Think about what you lack. Talk to others in class to see if there is anything they produce or grow that you may need or want.
• What kind of money does your city-state have? What does it look like? What do your citizens use it for?

Paragraph 5: Education (1 full paragraph)

• What does your school look like?
• Who attends the schools? (Think gender, age, etc.)
• How long are your citizens required to attend school?
• What do they learn there? How does their learning benefit your city-state community?

Reading Daily Grind

Welcome back from spring break! Remember that big reading project we are working on? Make sure you hand in the following assignments by Friday, April 9, 2010.

• Reading Log #4
• Say What?#4
• Thinking Reader #2
• Reading Project Commitment #2

Remember! You must choose a different reading project than the project you completed last marking period! Read the project description carefully so that you complete it correctly. It is worth 100 points!

Your Very Own Ancient Greek City-State!

Urban Planning: Design Your Own Ancient Greek City-State

You will begin a portfolio of an Ancient Greek city-state based on the notes we have been taking in class. You may choose the characteristics of your city-state, but it must be recognizable as an Ancient Greek city-state. Write one paragraph per page. That means you will have three pages with one paragraph on each. This is a first draft.

DUE on Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Materials

• Your brain
• A pen
• Three sheets of loose leaf paper
• Your Ancient Greece folder (with ALL the notes)
• The internet

PARAGRAPH 1: GEOGRAPHY (1 FULL PARAGRAPH)

• Where in Ancient Greece is your city-state located? What are its physical characteristics and topography? Use your vocab terms!
• Why did you choose that location? What advantages do you think it has? Disadvantages?
• Draw a map of the location and boundries of your Greek city-state.

PARAGRAPH 2: AGRICULTURE (1 FULL PARAGRAPH)

• What crops will your city-state grow? Where?
• What animals will your city-state raise for food? Where?
• How does the geography of your city-state’s location influence how you grow your crops and raise you animals?

PARAGRAPH 3: GOVERNMENT (1 FULL PARAGRAPH)

• Identify and describe the type of government your city-state has.
• Why did you choose this type of government?
• What role do leaders have in the government? What role do citizens have in the government?
• What advantages and disadvantages does it have? Whom does it benefit? Why? Who suffers? Why?