Voki-How Scrooge Changes

Create two monologues--Choose two scenes that show what Scrooge was like at the start of the play and how he changed.  The second scene can be from his visits from the ghost or the end.  You may use exact words from the play or rewrite Scrooge's speech in your own words.
Click here to go to Voki Classroom

Civil War Thinglink

Task:
1) Identify three causes of the civil war.
2) Why was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?
3) What was the significance of the Massachusetts 54th regiment? What was the symbolism of their division?
4) What were some of the disadvantages of the Confederate army?

Before you begin:

• Create an account on Thinglink (use your Barnardschool.org account-write down sign-in info on your Tech passwod sheet)

• Download the image above (a copy of it can be found in your US History Google Classroom) onto your Thinklink

• When you finish your task, embed your Civil War Thiunklink on your blog

Add a tag on this thinglink- You can Log in using Ms. Casassa's account:
scasassa@barnardschool.org
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Ted Talk-The Power of Introverts

In a culture where being social and outgoing are prized above all else, it can be difficult, even shameful, to be an introvert. But, as Susan Cain argues in this passionate talk, introverts bring extraordinary talents and abilities to the world, and should be encouraged and celebrated. 

After you watch this Ted Talk, please complete the graphic organizer to prepare for our class discussion.  Click here to access the graphic organizer.

"Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes

Rorschach Test Here is your first job: in your "Case File"  create a heading called "Rorschach Test." Rorschach Ink Blot As you view these ink blots, write what comes to your mind when you view each picture. After "taking" a Rorschach tests, share your responses and show each other the visions that you see in the blots.  We will come back to this later.
Article about Rorschach Testing
NYT Article "What's in an Inkblot?  Some Say, Not Much"

Write an entry in your "Case File"
After "taking" a Rorschach test and reading about the validity of the testing system, evaluate the test. What do you think of such a test and why do you think it has hung around for so long?  Based on your own very limited experience, what do you think the problems with the test could be, other than those posited in the article?

Click here for PDF copy of abridged "Flowers for Algernon" (version we are reading in class)
Click here for the original novella

In your "Case File" record your initial impressions of Charlie Gordon in your notebooks. (After we read the first few pages of the story, stopping before Charlie's writing begins to change-just after the operation.)

Multiple Intelligences-
Click here to take  the Multiple Intelligence Assessment 
This quiz asks 24 questions and will take less than five minutes to complete. Try not to think too hard -- just go with your first thought when describing your daily activities and interests. By the end, you may have some new insights into the way you think.

Link to Powerpoint on Multiple Intelligences

For more information about the theory of Multiple Intelligences, check out this article: Multiple Intelligences: What Does the Research Say? You may also want to watch an interview with Howard Gardner: Big Thinkers: Howard Gardner on Multiple Intelligences. (taken from Edutopia)

 

Ted Talk-How to Have a Conversation

"All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury

Today you are going to watch the film version of Ray Bradbury's short story "All Summer in a Day." Add to the chart in your reading notebook, listing the difference you observe in the movie.  You will be writing a compare/contrast essay so pay attention and take good notes!

"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe

We read the poem "The Raven," now you will have a chance to see how the Simpson's interpreted the famous poem.
Click here to read "The Raven" 

Click the image below to read "The Raven"online.  Use the interactive tool to enhance your understanding of the poem. It will help you answer the questions in "The Raven" packet.

On Writing-an interview with Jack Gantos

Watch this interview with Jack Gantos to get ready to write your own memoir!

Introducing the expert of horror: Edgar Allen Poe

EDGAR ALLAN POE

 "Poe is the supreme short story writer of all time."

     ~Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

"What a strange, though enormously talented writer, that Edgar Poe!"
     ~Fyodor Dostoevsky

"You might call him the Leader of the Cult of the Unusual."
     ~Jules Verne

Today you are going to begin learning about the great American Short Story writer, Edgar Allan Poe. He is best known for his horror stories and his haunting poems.


You can also watch this biography from Scholastic

Use the resources below to complete the Scavenger Hunt.
Scavenger Hunt Worksheet
The Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe has most of the answers.  DO NOT USE GOOGLE!
 
Resources
Poe Museum Student Page
Poe Museum Poe's Life
Knowing Poe
Life and Times of Edgar Allan Poe 

The Tell Tale Heart-
How well do you know the story?  Click here to take this trivia quiz to find out!

"The Most Dangerous Game" Setting Map

Examples of Setting Maps

Debate-"Should Fidget Spinners Be Allowed at School?"

In October's issue of Scope Magazine, the topic of Fidget Spinners is explored and debated.  Read the article and decide which side you are are.  Complete the Argument Writing Graphic Organizer to prepare for a debate.  Use the resources below to strengthen you argument.
Click to go to Scope Magazine
Student Login-68Barnardla

 

Additional Texts for “Yes”

• “How one school surrendered to the fidget spinner craze” 
• “Fidget spinners aid teaching in Newtownards school”

Additional Texts for “No”

• “Schools are banning fidget spinners, calling them nuisances and even dangerous” 
• “Schools ban fidget toys as classroom distraction”

Click Links for Graphic Organizer and other Resources:
Write an Argument Essay 
Argument Writing Checklist
Great Transitions