Semana Santa reading

Read the next 2 chapters, "Las Ciruelas" and "Las Papas" over break. No questions for these chapters, just read and relax. Enjoy your break!

Cívica

Investiga sobre la llamada Estrategia Nacional de Desarrollo de RD 2010-2030 y explica :
a- lo qué es.
b-qué objetivos tiene.
Fecha de Entrega miércoles 3 de abril-13.

Las Ciruelas vocabulary

Write a definition and sentence for each word:
p. 140: occasionally
p. 140: several
p.141: atrocious
p. 146: sympathetic
p. 149: drowsy
p.153: bustling
p. 156: contagious

Also, don't forget to finish your Esperanza's Journey map assignment with 2 paragraphs for tomorrow.

Compare the 5 themes of 2 European or Russian cities

Choose 2 cities (not countries, for example Oslo, Norway and Irkutsk, Russia) and list their 5 themes of geography (location, place, culture, movement, region). Also, identify which major land region they are located in.

Las Almendras PART II pages 133-138

1. What did Esperanza learn about Marta? How does this change her view about Marta?
2. What does Esperanza pray for before she falls asleep?
3. How has Esperanza changed so far in the story?

Math!

Workbook p. 89 #1-15

Las Almendras PART I pages 121-133

I, _________________________ swept and mopped the kitchen floor tonight. 
    X_______________________ (parent signature)
You better make those floors sparkle! : )

Vocabulary (use context clues in the book to write definitions):
p. 124: makeshift
p. 125: established
p. 130: specialty
p. 131: huddled
p. 133: strike
p. 135: shabby

Questions:
1. What was revealed that Miguel and Alfonso had in their package, and what did they do with it? How did this surprise make Esperanza and Mama feel and why?
2. What embarrassing thing did Esperanza do in front of Isabel?
3. What is the jamaica and why didn't Esperanza want to go at first? What made her decide to go?
4. Which major character was supporting the strike and why does the strike worry Esperanza?

Mobile Lab: Wednesday, March 20th

Goal: Use Mobile Lab to map out Esperanza’s journey from Aguascalientes to California.


Use google maps and draw out the path of Esperanza's journey from Aguascalientes to Los Angeles. Write one paragraph in each location, describing what it was like in the 1930's. Include information about the physical landforms, wealthy ranches, migrant camps, popular fashions etc. Be creative and draw images along the path of your map.

Tarea de Español - Ms. Cruceta

¡Hola chicos/as!!

Para la próxima clase deben copiar o pegar un texto conversacional y escribir sus caracterísicas

Math!

Workbook p. 87

Las Cebollas

Vocabulary (use context clues in the book to write definitions):
p. 101: cringed
p. 104: bestowed
p. 110: debris
p. 113: certainly
p. 116: unrelenting
p. 117: determined

Questions:
1. What did the cabins remind Esperanza of and why?
2. Why did Esperanza tell Isabel that she might leave the camp soon?
3. How and why did Mama change her hair?
4. Why was Esperanza so nice to Silvia?
5. What did Marta say when she saw Esperanza sweeping? What does this show about Marta?
6. How and why did Miguel help Esperanza with the sweeping situation?

Los Melones PART II

Since we missed class today, we didn't get to finish the chapter. Please finish "Los Melones" over the weekend. I won't post any questions since it's Friday :)

Cívica

1- Con ayuda de la información que aparece en la P-59 del Libro de Cívica, haz en
     la  mascota  una definición de los gobiernos autoritarios de tipo: militar y caudillista.

2- Ramón Cáceres fue presidente de República Dominicana (1905 - 1911 ). Investiga
    y haz un informe donde expliques qué sucedió con los gobiernos del pais, después
    de su muerte.
 Fecha de Entrega: miércoles 20/3.

Tarea de Español - Ms. Cruceta

¡Hola chicos/as

Para la próxima clase, deben copiar o pegar un texto informativo y escribir las razones por las que dicho texto puede considerarse como tal.

Los Melones PART I pgs 81-93

1. Why do you think the immigration officer was acting angry towards Mama?
2. Why was Esperanza frustrated with Alfonso and Miguel for getting on the train late?
3. Who was waiting for Esperanza and everyone else in Los Angeles?
4. What was Isabel excited to learn in her new school?
5. What happened when Esperanza tried to hear the heartbeat of the earth, and what does this symbolize?
6. What did Miguel do/ say to cheer Esperanza up?

Math Progress Report Update

-There was an error scoring "Homework Assignment 7" on the 7A Math Progress Report.  I apologize for the mistake and it has since been changed to accurately reflect your scores.  Please see me for the update.  Thank you!  

Visita a Palacio

Por este medio quiero explicar a los padres y madres que tan gentilmente se han interasado en  acompañarnos a visitar el Palacio Nacional el próximo viernes algunos aspectos importantes a destacar :
* el cupo es limitado, según las disposiciones recibidas de Palacio.
*  debí entregar una lista previa con los nombres de todos los que vamos a asistir por lo que no me es posible añadir más nombres.
*   las visitas son de aproximadamente 50 personas por grupo, y con nosotros hicieron una excepción para poder llevar los cursos de 6to y 7mo con los profesores y varios acompañantes, pues nos pasabamos del número requerido.
* no puedo cambiar a nadie en la lista ,sin previo aviso.

Por lo antes expuesto,  me veo obligada a cumplir con todas esas normas dado el carácter de la institución que vamos a visitar. Espero que comprendan la situación y disculpen  los incovenientes que esto pueda  provocar..

Las Guayabas PART II pgs 72-80

1. Vocabulary: Use the vocabulary we defined in class today and write a sentence with each word.
WORDS: emerged, mesmerized, privilege, irritable, hesitantly, complexion 

1. Fill out your conflict chart about "Las Guayabas."

2. What did Miguel want to do once he got to the United States? How was this different than what he was able to do in Mexico?

3.  When Hortensia asked the lady on the train how she could support her large family selling eggs, she responded:
"I am poor, but I am rich. I have my children, I have a garden with roses, and I have my faith and the memories of those who have gone before me. What more is there?"
What did she mean by this, and why did this response make Mama cry?

4. Why would Mama tell this poor woman about her problems, and why did Esperanza disapprove?

5. Compare Esperanza's journey and attitude on the train to Miguel's, and explain the difference between the two.

Math!

Workbook p. 86

Las Guayabas PART 1 pgs 58-72

1. Describe Esperanza's travel conditions on the wagon...

2. Why did Hortensia tell Esperanza the story of the bandits?

3. Think about what Esperanza was experiencing on the train. How had her life already changed?

4. Why was Esperanza glad when the girl got off the train?

Ciencias Sociales

Investiga y explica qué relación tienen con la Guerra de Restauración los personajes  históricos siguientes:
a-José Antonio Salcedo
b-Benigno Filomeno Rojas
c-Gaspar Polanco
d-Pedro Antonio Pimentel
e-Ulises Francisco Espaillat
f-Máximo Grullón
Fecha de Entrega: miércoles 13/3. Recuerda la tarea de Cívica.

Computer Quiz

Hello Everyone!
Get ready for a Scratch quiz this upcoming Thursday, March 14th.

Topics for this quiz include:

• Basics of the Scratch interface, and
• Broadcast and When I receive control blocks.(Check entry on Edmodo)

If you have any question, come see me before Thursday.

Good Luck!

Math!

Workbook. p 85

Tarea de Español - Ms. Cruceta

¡Hola chicos!

Para la próxima clase deben seleccionar 10 palabras con la letra h de las trabajadas en clase y escribir un texto empleándolas.

Geography mobile lab: Monday, March 11th

Goal: Use Mobile Lab to compare 3 countries in Europe

Use the following websites (http://www.ducksters.com/geography/europe.php http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/places/find/) to compare 3 countries in Europe, identify the country’s flag, language, climate, culture, independence (history) and places to go.

 

Las Papayas

1. What was the only birthday gift Esperanza wanted to open and why?
2. Describe the way the house felt every night after Papa died.
3. When Tío Luis and Tío Marco “took care of family business,” what were they really doing?
4. What did Tío Luis want? What did Mama want?
5. According to Miguel, how was the United States different from Mexico?
6. How did Esperanza feel about Miguel when he touched her hand?
7. How would the story be different if Mama had been able to own land?

Cívica

Preguntas de las secciones " Reflexionemos" y " En Grupo" de la P-59 Libro de Cívica. Copiar y Responder en la Mascota. Fecha de Entrega : Miércoles 13/3.

Health: Body systems and tobacco hw

Choose a body system from the chart on page 233 and describe in (1-2 paragraphs) tobaccos' effects on it, IYOW. Bring this assignment in on a separate sheet of paper with a picture (drawn or printed) included.

Esperanza HW: Respond to 1924 and Las Uvas

1. Problem and Solution Chart: Review what happened in the chapters and fill in the Problem and Solution chart that is stapled in your notebook.
2. Comparisons How is Hortensia like Mama? How is she different?
3. How would you use to describe Esperanza in this chapter?
4. Describe Aguascalientes and El Rancho De Las Rosas.
5. What two lessons did Abuelita teach Esperanza about life?
6. Why did Miguel stop talking to Esperanza?
7. Tío Luis brought back Papa’s belt buckle. What did this foreshadow? What probably happened to

Mobile Lab, Wednesday, March 6th: "Esperanza Rising" Historical Context

Esperanza Rising: A closer look at the Historical Context

In order to understand the setting of a novel, you must know where the novel takes place and when it takes place. Understanding where is as simple as referring to a map to pinpoint the main geographic location(s) of the story. Understanding when a story takes place is sometimes a more complex task. Esperanza Rising is set during the Great Depression in the United States. Esperanza's story also stems from a series of historical events in Mexico. Her story bridges two cultures and two countries. 

This activity will help to build on your background of the historical context for the novel. Your task to select one of the topics below, visit the links under that topic, and then choose one site to become an expert on. You will write a summary of the information given at that site. 

History of Mexico

• Celebrate the Mexican Revolution

The Great Depression

• The Great Depression Simplified
• How the Depression Affected Children - Read each of the three sections
• A Biography of Eleanor Roosevelt
• FDR and the Great Depression
• I Remember - Pick one of the "I Remember" Stories

Migrant Labor

• Valley Fever
• Sons of Zapata
• The Oregon Farm Labor Story
• Agricultural Workers
• Immigration Policies
• Green Cards
• Migrant Workers' Issues
• Migrant Children and Technology - A look at challenges facing children of farm workers today

Esperanza Rising: Las Uvas pages 1-12

WRITE Q'S & A'S IN NBS!

1. What did Esperanza and her friends discuss the most whenever they all got together?

2. What big event is taking place that Esperanza is excited about?

3. What gift does Papa give to Esperanza every year for this occasion?

4. What happened that Esperanza worried was bad luck?

5. Why do people in Mexico resent landowners like Esperanza's papa?

6. Who did Mama send to look for Papa?

Tarea de Español - Ms. Cruceta

¡Hola chicos!

Para la próxima clase deben:

1- Definir texto teatral
2- Investigar las caracterísricas de un texto teatral.
3- Definir acotaciones
4- Copiar o pegar un fragmento de un texto teatral

Chapter 10 Tuiz next class

Don't forget to study for your Geography Tuiz on Wednesday.

Class review questions:
1. Be able to describe 1 person from sections 2 and 3...
2. Describe why LA struggled with its new-found independence and why they had economic problems.
3. How did Brazil become independent of Portuguese rule?
4. Explain the importance of the Treaty of Tordesillas and the Line of Demarcation.
4. How did each empire fall: Maya, Aztec, Inca?

Also, review all key terms, people and places and re-read/review sections1,2 and 3 in the textbook.

Esperanza prediction

• Analyze the front cover image and read the back cover of "Esperanza Rising", and write a 1-2 paragraph prediction of what you think the book will be about.
• Finish "Amigo Brothers" classwork if you didn't in class
• Bring me your notebooks during homeroom tomorrow!

Earth Science

Go to Edmodo for Homework!

Tuck Projects!

Chapter 10 review

Complete the Chapter 10 assessment on pages 194-195 
You only need to do:
KEY TERMS (answers only)
MAIN IDEAS (answers only, in complete sentences)
MAP ACTIVITY (redraw the map in your notebook)