Chains
Brainpop - American Revolution Make sure you read the Politics section under FYI
Brainpop - Slavery
La Linea
Brainpop - Immigration
A video about what happened to one man crossing "la linea"
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
Death Penalty Video
Watch this clip of Barack Obama's opinion about the death penalty three times and complete the section of the worksheet that goes with each step.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Author's Purpose Links
Use these links to test your understanding of author's purpose.
1. This practice site will get you ready!
2. This quiz is a great way to start.
3. This reading quiz will tell you if you've really got it.
4. If that was easy try this high school level activity!
1. This practice site will get you ready!
2. This quiz is a great way to start.
3. This reading quiz will tell you if you've really got it.
4. If that was easy try this high school level activity!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Fact vs. Opinion activities
These activities will help you practice telling the difference between fact and opinion.
Make a fact! Drag the phrases on the bottom to make a complete FACTUAL sentence.
Make an opinion! Drag the phrases on the bottom to make a complete OPINION sentence.
Take this quiz or this quiz to see if you've got it!
If those were both easy try these quizzes from England.
Make a fact! Drag the phrases on the bottom to make a complete FACTUAL sentence.
Make an opinion! Drag the phrases on the bottom to make a complete OPINION sentence.
Take this quiz or this quiz to see if you've got it!
If those were both easy try these quizzes from England.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Movie Genres
Genres are the pretty much the same whether you are talking about movies or books. Use this list from IMDB to find the most "classic" movie in your genre. Try to pick one that is so well known and high quality that you think EVERYONE should see it. The lists of highest grossing films (that means they made the most money) should be helpful.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
La Vida Real Links
Background information on Braceros
The story of a bracero in his own words. Click on the link at the top to listen.
These videos explain what schizophrenia is and show you what it feels like to be inside the brain of someone with the disease.
The story of a bracero in his own words. Click on the link at the top to listen.
These videos explain what schizophrenia is and show you what it feels like to be inside the brain of someone with the disease.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Monster Links
Preview
"Four Kids, Four Crimes" exlpains the stories of two kids who were tried as adults and two who wnet through the juvenile justice system.
Juvenile Justice Facts
"When Kids Get Life" tells the stories of five kids in Colorado who were sentenced to life without parole.
"Four Kids, Four Crimes" exlpains the stories of two kids who were tried as adults and two who wnet through the juvenile justice system.
Juvenile Justice Facts
"When Kids Get Life" tells the stories of five kids in Colorado who were sentenced to life without parole.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Hispanic Heritage Month
Use these links to find out more about Hispanic Heritage!
The US Census collects information about all the people in the United States every ten years. This site includes some the data they found about Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Threads in America explains some of the ways Hispanics contributed to US history.
These biographies tell the life stories of important Hispanic Americans.
These cultural events are an important part of different Hispanic cultures.
Storycore helps people record stories their life. These historias come from Hispanics from all over the US.
This site asked people with many different jobs what their Hispanic heritage means to them. The answers are posted in their own words.
The US Census collects information about all the people in the United States every ten years. This site includes some the data they found about Hispanic Americans.
Hispanic Threads in America explains some of the ways Hispanics contributed to US history.
These biographies tell the life stories of important Hispanic Americans.
These cultural events are an important part of different Hispanic cultures.
Storycore helps people record stories their life. These historias come from Hispanics from all over the US.
This site asked people with many different jobs what their Hispanic heritage means to them. The answers are posted in their own words.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Poetry Web Quest
We need good poems!!Use the links below to find poems you think your classmates would like. When you find a good one, cut and paste it into the document on the desk top and sign you name at the bottom.
Poetry Foundation: This site has LOTS of great poems. The young adult category is a good place to start.
Teen Ink: This site publishes poetry and other writing by teens!
Song Lyrics: Did you know that songs are just poems with music behind them. Make sure you only include APPROPRIATE songs!!
Favorite Poems: This site has videos of people reading their favorite poems.
Happy Hunting!
Poetry Foundation: This site has LOTS of great poems. The young adult category is a good place to start.
Teen Ink: This site publishes poetry and other writing by teens!
Song Lyrics: Did you know that songs are just poems with music behind them. Make sure you only include APPROPRIATE songs!!
Favorite Poems: This site has videos of people reading their favorite poems.
Happy Hunting!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Myth Webquest
For the next few weeks, we'll be reading myths. Follow the links below to find information about myths from around the world. Use the worksheet to record what you learn! Bon Voyage!
The Big Myth: Click on an area to watch an animated version on their creation myth. If you want more information, click on the culture or pantheon links.
Myths in art: click on a picture to find out more about where it came from and the myth it is based on.
Greek Gods: click on the picture of a god to find out more
Global Myths: click on an area of the map to find out more about their myths about the earth and sky
Myths about the Sun: These myths all deal with the theme of the Sun. Read two and make a Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences.
Egyptian Gods: click on the picture of a god to find our more
The Big Myth: Click on an area to watch an animated version on their creation myth. If you want more information, click on the culture or pantheon links.
Myths in art: click on a picture to find out more about where it came from and the myth it is based on.
Greek Gods: click on the picture of a god to find out more
Global Myths: click on an area of the map to find out more about their myths about the earth and sky
Myths about the Sun: These myths all deal with the theme of the Sun. Read two and make a Venn diagram to show the similarities and differences.
Egyptian Gods: click on the picture of a god to find our more
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