Hiatus!

I am not using this website anymore.  To find out why, see what Miss Kim’s doing back in the US here!

Hint: Callooh! Callay!

The Case of the ….

There’s something sinister in this neck of the woods.

Background Information:

Mystery:

Suspects:

The Odyssey Test Review Powerpoint Presentations

Good job on your presentations!

They are available online at my wikispace: http://misskimj.wikispaces.com/The+Odyssey+Review+Powerpoints

Enjoy!

Hatchet Binder List

Hatchet Notebook

Chapter 1 Questions

Plane Vocabulary

Alone Free Write

Conflicts in Hatchet

Assets Journal Write

Active Reading (1+2)

Growing Steps

Themes in Hatchet
**For select worksheets for download go here

Odyssey Review Project

You will be presenting one PowerPoint presentation on Monday, May 3, to help your classmates review for the cumulative exam.

You will have 4 minutes only so practice, practice, practice!

PowerPoint Requirements:

1 Title Slide

• include chapters covered, names, date

4 slides (1 slide per chapter)

• beware of being too text heavy

1 special slide topic

• ____________________________
• Telemachus (before and after), Penelope (what characteristics in a woman are praised), Epic Hero Cycle, Homer’s portrayal of suitors (how does it show he understands human nature), Odysseus’s success: fate or ability?

PowerPoint needs to be emailed to Miss Kim by Monday morning or brought to school with a USB and given to Miss Kim before lunch!

Exciting New Announcement!!!!!!

Miss Kim just started a new website on wikispaces where you can get access to any missing worksheet or handout!

So now there is no excuse for an incomplete notebook.

http://www.misskimj.wikispaces.com

Isn’t it beautiful?

Notice how it’s “misskimj” and not “missjkim” (“missjkim” was already taken).

Have a wonderful day!

Hatchet Diorama Project

We have traveled with Brian as he faces many catastrophes, mistakes, and triumphs in Hatchet.  Last week, in groups, we drew general maps of the setting of Hatchet.  For your individual Diorama, you will be required to use your shoebox and any other materials to show a specific scene from the book.  (Click here for help/ideas on dioramas)

For the Diorama Project you will need

• a descriptive title with page numbers of the specific scene [example: “Brian Crashes into the Lake” (26-30)]

• A paragraph (4-8 sentences) summarizing what happens in that scene and what it shows us about Brian.  Be sure to mention any themes reflected in the scene.

***This paragraph must be written neatly in pen or typed and attached somewhere on the diorama.

• a shoebox and any materials to show your scene

***Any visible part of the shoebox must be covered.

• creativity.  Be creative!

• a short 1-2 minute presentation explaining what scene you chose and displaying your project to the class.

The Diorama Project will be due Tuesday, April 20, 2010 and will be worth 30 points in the Projects portion of your grade.

The Odyssey Personal Journey Project

For this project, you will be taking the model of Odysseus’s odyssey and using it as a tool to reflect on your own life.

You will need to make a map (or other visual symbol) of your life’s journey.

It must have 7 events and a clearly-marked path.  The events must include

• your birth,
• a final prediction about your future,
• and other important events in your life.

Each event must be accompanied by a visual (such as a picture, a magazine cut out, a drawing, etc).

You must also include a key with a brief explanation for why each event was important in your life.  The explanation does not need to be in complete sentences.

The final project must be on an A4 sheet of paper, in black or blue ink or typed, and must only be on one side.  Color and creativity are encouraged!

You will also need to explain your journey in a quick 1-2 minute presentation; so, be prepared.

• Project: 30 points
• Presentation: 5 points
• Total: 35 points in the Papers/Projects section of your grade (30%).

Due:  Monday, March 29.

EDIT:  DUE DATE CHANGED TO TUESDAY, MARCH 30!