Survival Unit comes to an end

It had to happen sometime. The survival unit will be finished on Friday (kind of). We will also have a conference call on Wednesday with a outdoor expert.

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Vocabulary Test

Students will be completing a vocabulary test on Tuesday, October 19th.

Students will not be required to write definitions or know the spelling of the words, but they should have a general idea of the meaning of the words.

Part 1: Matching eight words with the right definition

Part 2: Multiple choice for five words. Students select the right definition for the word

Part 3: Multiple choice for five definitions. Students select the right word for the definition provided

Part 4: Use the word in a sentence. Students are given four words with their definition and then asked to use the word in a sentence.

Plus,

Part 5: Crossword puzzle with all the words

Here is the list of words.

Chapter 1

Drone: Humming or buzzing noise

Rudder: A vertically hinged plate of metal, fiberglass, or wood mounted at the back of a ship or boat for directing its course.

Lurched: An act of swaying abruptly

Audible: A sound that is capable of being heard

Chapters 2

Turbulence : Great commotion or agitation

C.P.R. : An emergency procedure for someone whose heart stopped

Altitude: The height of a thing above a reference level, used by pilots

Chapters 3

Muck: Filthy mud or dirt

Chapters 4

Viciously: Unpleasantly severe

Chapters 5

Murky: Dark and gloomy, especially due to thick mist.

Tatters: Torn and ragged clothing; rags.

Chapters 6

Pulverize: 1. Reduce to fine particles.

2. Defeat utterly.

Chapters 7

Abdomen: The stomach area of the body

Welted: Strike (someone or something) hard and heavily.

Chapters 8

Quills: The hollow, horny stem of a feather

Chapters 9

Exasperated: To make very angry or impatient; annoy greatly.

Chapters 10

Dormant: (of an animal) Having normal physical functions suspended or slowed down for a period of time; in or as if in a deep sleep

Chapters 12

Persistent: Refusing to give up or let go

Chapters 13

Shallows: An area of the sea, a lake, or a river where the water is not very deep.

Chapters 14

Mesh: Material, like a net

Chapters 15

Stabilize: To make or become stable or more stable

Chapters 16

Momentarily: For a moment or an instant.

Chapters 17

Incessant: Continuing without interruption

Chapters 18

Fuselage: The central body of an aircraft

Hatchet Test

We will be having a test on Hatchet on October 18th. For that reason, summaries will be handed in on October 18th instead on October 15th. Students should use their notes to help them study for the test.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Students are still reading Hatchet and should be just about finished the book. I'm hoping to begin activities with the book on Wednesday. I will have students hand in their summaries (with vocabulary and comments) on Friday, October 15th.

We had two classes of creative writing. Most students have handed in their story while a few others we need to finish them over the weekend.

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You and a partner are to create a poster that advertises the game you explored.
Your poster can only contain pictures that you or your group took. You are not permitted to use any pictures from the internet.
Your glog should be engaging and informative. The poster must include:
• Name of the game
• Price
• Recommended age level
• Educational value
• Pictures
• Exciting tagline
Due: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 (End of class)
Accessing Glogster
Go to www.glogster.com
Click “Login”
Login using the nickname “mrkent” and the password “Noranda”
Click “Create a Glog” and begin creating
Saving Glog
To save click “Save or Publish”
Type your first names for Name of this Glog
Click any category
Leave tags blank
Select “Private”
Click “Save”

Review Article

Students are to write review articles about the board or card game they studied. Students are to consider the three elements of a game: education, amusement, and difficulty. Students should consult their survey and notes while writing the article.

Rough draft due Monday, September 20th.

Students will be self-editing and peer-editing their article.

Reading Hatchet

I hope you're enjoying reading _Hatchet_. Remember to try to write down five words that are new to you each chapter.