Humanities 8 | Mr. Frankson | Walnut Grove Secondary

Please access this link to catch up on our reading of We Are All Made of Molecules PDF of the novel. Please get the password from Mr. Frankson. There will be a review of what we have read plus a little extra homework reading for the Spring Break. Please read until the end of Section 3 Page, 102 We will discuss as a class the characters, events, and themes when we come back. Including some more difficult topics!

UPDATE: You will be writing this paragraph when we return from Spring Break. Notes for our next paragraph: Character Paragraph

Hi Grade 8s, I have attached my feedback on your Japan paragraphs. Please look the slides over every time you write a paragraph and make sure you have done everything to the best of your ability. Do not beat yourself up about your score! More formal paragraph writing is a skill that comes with practice and time. You will have more opportunities to work on this! Most students will improve by one point by the end of the year. For example: You could go from a 2 to a 3, or a 3 to a 4. Paragraph Feedback Also, check over the 6 point scale and do you best to guess what your paragraph would get out of six.

UPDATE: This assignment will be due Thursday March 14th accepted as late as the beginning of class Tuesday April 2nd. Any assignments submitted after this will NOT be marked. Your next assignment is to create a social media account for a famous (or infamous) person from Renaissance Europe. We will have three blocks with the computers. On Thursday By Tuesday April 2nd, you must submit: -your Fakebook or Instagram Profile -your completed "Famous Person Research" sheet -your notes taken from your research Email your assignment link and notes to: gfrankson@sd35.bc.ca  Assignment Handout Fakebook Site You Tube: How to Create a Fakebook Page Assignment Example: Abe Lincoln's Facebook Checklist for Thursday March 14th. 

Hi Humanities 8! Here is the scale I will use to mark any paragraphs you write for me. English 6-Point Scale You will also use it to self-assess in the future. -Mr. Frankson

As a little side project for your civilization... Each student will be creating a myth (similar to a short story) for their civilization. Each student should write a different story. Assignment Handout Use this plot diagram to plan your story. Homework: complete the graphic organizer (plot diagram) for Monday December 3rd.

Your Civilization, of course, needs a map so we can see what it looks like on paper (literally)! DUE TUESDAY NOVEMBER 13th Your map must have: -a clear purpose (to show the layout and geography of your civilization) -continents (land) and oceans (water) -a legend  of symbols and signs on the map (at least 10) -latitude and longitude -a scale for reference (for example: 1 cm : 100 km) -cities with names (at least 3 or 4) -rivers and lakes with names -at least 3 or 4 other land features with names (mountains, plateaus, plains, bay, etc.) -borders or other divisions (provinces, states, prefectures, etc.) -a compass rose -forests/national parks -any other ideas you might have! Generally, your map should have all the required parts, be clear and organized, not have much empty space and look presentable! You will complete your draft copy by Monday November 5th, your good copy will be due November 8th. You can do you completed version on the computer if you like, just ...