Finish worksheet on Greek myth - Medusa (worksheet title Perseus)
Read pages 378 - 386; complete chart on page 386.
Past Assignments!
Monday, May 18
HW: Read Chapters 48-52
1. Why might John Aycliffe torture Bear?
2. What does Crispin finally find out is written on the cross and what does it mean?
3. Why is Lady Furnival afraid that Lord Douglas will find out about Crispin?
4. What plan did the widow make to help Crispin escape Great Wexly?
Tuesday,
May 19
No homework
Wednesday, May 20
HW: Read Chapters 53-56
Questions:
1. Why did Crispin go the Great Stag Inn and did get what he wanted?
2. Why did Crispin go back to the palace?
3. Describe the inside of the palace (what it looks like and who he sees)
4. What promise does John Aycliffe and Crispin make to each other?
Thursday, May 21
HW: Read Chapters 57 – 58
Questions:
1. Describe Bear when Crispin sees him in the prison.
2. How has Crispin changed since the beginning of the novel? Give specific examples.
3. Briefly describe the events as Crispin and Bear leave Great Wexly.
4. What do you think would happened next if the novel continued?
Review for quiz
Friday, May 22
In Class: Quiz on Chapters 48 – 58
Note: There will be an end of the book activity next week that counts as a test grade.
Past assignments:
Monday, May 11
In class: Group skits summarizing events in chapters 22 – 35
HW review chapters 35 -,39
Answer these questions:
1. Why were there black drapes around Great Wexly?
2. What makes the room Crispin and Bear share so “special”?
3. What did Crispin do after Bear left him alone in the room?
4. Describe what Crispin saw as he wanderd about Great Wexly.
5. What happened inside the Church Crispin visited?
6. How did Crispin escape?
Tuesday,May 12
In Class: Discuss events of Chapters 36 - 39
HW: Read Chapters 40 - 43
Questions:
1. What did Crispin learn about Bear’s mission?
2. Who does Crispin see more than once that worries him?
3. How does the Widow put Crispin to work?
Wednesday, May 13
HW: Read Chapters 44-47
Questions:
1. Where are why did Crispin follow Bears?
2. What is the purpose of Bear's meeting with John Ball and other men?
3. What happened to Bear and where was he taken?
4. Why do you think Bear was captured?
Thursday, May 14
HW: Read Chapters: Review for Quiz on Chapters 35 - 47
Friday, May 15
Quiz on Chapters 35-47
Past Assignments
Week of May 4 - 8th
Crispin Assignments
Answer questions in response journal or loose leaf paper. Answers will be checked daily.
Monday, May 4 11:30 dismissal – no class
Tuesday, May 5
In Class: Group project: graphic organizer about Bear
HW: Read Chapter 22 -24
Answer these questions:
1. Why did Bear tie Crispin to a tree?
2. How has Crispin’s attitude toward Bear changed? Give specific examples from book
3. What is your opinion of Bear? Explain.
Review for quiz on Chapters 13 – 24 on Wednesday
Wednesday, May 6
In Class: Quiz on Chapters 13 – 24
HW: Read Chapters 25 – 29
Questions:
1. What lesson was Bear trying to teach Crispin when he brought him to the river?
2. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin? Why?
3. Who did Crispin see on the bridge that startled him?
4. Why did Bear grab Crispin’s Cross?
5. Why do you think Crispin is being chased?
Thursday, May 7
In Class: Whole class discussion
HW: Read Chapters 30 – 35
Questions:
1. Describe the events that occurred in Lodgecot.
2. Give a brief description of these two characters: The one-eyed man and du Brey (p. 130)
3. What is an apprentice? Who is an apprentice in the book?
4. Describe the road to Great Wexly and the town itself.
5. Who is the Widow Daventry?
Review for quiz on Chapters 25 – 35 on Friday
Friday, May 8
In Class: Quiz on Chapters 25-35
HW Read Chapters 36-39 (no questions; just read!)
Past Assignments!
Week of April 27
Wednesday - homework
Read Chapters 14 – 17
Write questions and these answers in response journal:
1. Describe the town that Crispin enters after leaving Stromford. Be sure to give specific details.
2. What draws Crispin to the church?
3. Describe what happens when Crispin enters the church. Be specific—who does he meet? What is the person like? What does the person do?
Thursday:
Read Chapters 18 – 21
Write five questions and answers that relate to these chapters. We will share questions in class so be prepared!!!
We are reading our next novel, Crispin- The Cross of Lead. I noticed some students are not keeping up with the reading. This will affect their grades. Please be sure to ask your child about the novel. Some parents find it helpful to read the novel along with their children to encourage greater discussion. It is an interesting historical fiction novel (a Newberry Award winning book). If you would like a copy of the book, please let me know.
More Past assignments! (late work is accepted)
We are reading poetry and learning about their literary elements.
Assignment Due Friday, April 3
Each student must choose a poem. The poem can be from the literature book, the collection of poems I gave the students in class, or another source (poetry book, website).
Students must write or type the poem. Students must add drawings or pictures that reflect the meaning of the poem. Be sure to include the poet's name with the poem. Students should be creative!
On a separate sheet of paper, students must explain the meaning of the poem and its tone. Students must also identify any poetry elements and terms in the poem: rhyme, metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, repetition, onomatopoeia, imagery, meter, stanza, free verse, type of poem (we have been defining and discussing these terms in class). Students are encouraged to use their literature books and notes to help them understand these terms.
Here is the grading rubric and a sample explanation (analysis.
Poetry Assignment Rubric:
1 – Shows little effort (many errors, little creativity, not neat)
2 – Shows some effort, but has several errors (spelling, grammar, punctuation, capitalization) or lacks creativity
3 - Shows good effort, but has a few errors
4 – Very good effort and creativity
This poem compares an ordinary item, the toaster, to a fierce dragon. The author describes feeding the toaster piece of bread. Once the bread is finished browning, it is handed back to him. It is a very short poem, but it creates a very strong image through the comparison.
The author uses several poetry elements. The most obvious is the use of an extended metaphor. The poem compares a toaster to a dragon. The author uses words like “jaws” and “he hands them back” to create the metaphor. Also, the author uses rhyme in the poem. These include the words red-bread and one-done. It has strong imagery by using color words “flaming red” and the image of a dragon eating the bread and spitting it out again. The poem is only one stanza. The tone of the poem is a little humorous and a little scary because of the dragon with jaws of fire.
The students will be graded on this assignment. Students will be graded on creatively, neatness, spelling, effort, as well as their written responses to the poem (identifying elements, meaning of poem, tone).
If you have any questions, please contact me.
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