Number the Stars

Theme paragraph

Haiku

Best Weekend EVER! December 3

Describe ONE event from this weekend. 6-8 sentences using sensory details and figurative language.

Tree Ear

Turkey Trouble

Roman Aqueducts

Based on what you read about Roman aqueducts, write a short narrative about an ancient Roman showing a newcomer around the city and explaining the aqueducts to him or her. Use text evidence from two sources ("Roman Diary" and "The Genius of Roman Aqueducts") to answer the prompt.

Roman Diary

What was life like for slaves in Ancient Rome? Use evidence from the text, "Roman Diary."

Yaskul's Mighty Trade

Explain the importance of trade in the lives of people living in the ancient city of Bactra. Use evidence from the text to support your claim.

Democracy

Compare and Contrast the similarities and differences between the development of democracy in Ancient Athens and the American Colonies.

Primer Lesson and If I can stop one Heart from Breaking

What are the poets in these two poems saying about taking responsibility? Use details from the poems in your answer.

Forgiveness in Taking Responsibility

After reading the poem, what role does forgiveness play in taking responsibility? Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Treasure in the Attic

Write about the decisions that the characters, both past and present, found hard to make.

Wilma Rudolph

How did Wilma meet personal challenges to become a successful athlete?

ONE event

Write about ONE event from your February break. Be sure to have a topic sentence and sensory details.

The Day the Dam Broke

How did the people of Johnstown respond to the challenges of flooding?

February Break

Write about ONE event from the past week. Be sure to have a topic sentence and use sensory details.

Healthier Environments

How do each of the steps people have taken work together to promote a healthier environment?

Enviornment

What steps did Chad Pregracke take to promote a healthier environment? Use evidence from the text to support your reasoning.

Green City

What characteristics lead to a greener city? How can technology lead to a healthier city environment?