Friday, February 24, 2017

Friday - 7th Grade

1. Type up your essay in Google Docs. Color code it and share with me (eroth)

2. You are going to make a presentation about your Go-to's. Use Google Slides.
Include information, pictures, and anything else I need to know. 
Share with me!!!

Wednesday, February 8, 2017

Wednesday

After you have entered your answers in AWARE, read the following story 



You have been given a pink sheet of paper with 3 multiple choice questions and a writing prompt. 
In a Google Doc, answer the three multiple choice questions. Tell me specifically how you got these answers.

EXAMPLE: 2. I know the answer is ___. The story tells me that __________ and _________. This shows _______.


In that same Google Doc, complete the writing prompt.
Remember to watch your punctuation, capitalization, etc.


When you are finished, share with me (eroth)

Friday, January 6, 2017

Tuesday - Current Events

We need to get back up to date on some Current Events!

Today you are going to watch the CNN Student News segment from today 1/10.

In Google, search for CNN STUDENT NEWS and you will be able to find it.

For the broadcast, you will pick 1 story and do additional research on it. In a Google Doc, give me 3 additional facts and a picture that were not given on the news. 


When you are finished, go to the entry above this.





Wednesday, December 7, 2016

Wednesday

Once you have finished the Oprah assignment, watch CNN Student News from the last three days (Mon, Tues, and Wed)
From each day, pick one story and do more research on it. 
In a Google Doc, tell me 5 additional facts you discovered that were not mentioned on the news.
Share with me when finished.

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

7th Grade 12/6

In continuing to look at the way our world is impacted by others, we are going to delve into the life story of Oprah Winfrey. We will look at how the world has impacted her, as well as her enormous impact on the world.

First, read this bio and watch the associated videos:
 http://www.biography.com/people/oprah-winfrey-9534419#synopsis

After you do this, answer these questions in a new Google Doc named "Oprah" and share with me. COMPLETE SENTENCES

1. How might a person's media influence be harmful or helpful to the public?

2. Why do you think Oprah is such an activist for children's rights? How do her own experiences factor into this?

3. Write a brief summary of the "Success and Fame" section of the article.

4. Why do you think Life magazine called Oprah "the most influential woman of her generation"? What information might they have used to make this statement?

5. How did she become a respectful talk show host during a time when talk shows where considered increasingly trashy? From what you know of her personality, why do you think she chose this route?

6. What cities has Ms. Winfrey lived in over the course of her life?

7. What interview finally brought the OWN Network into prominence? How did Oprah feel about the interview afterwards?

8. According to Forbes Magazine, what are Oprah's financial accomplishments?

9. How has Oprah used her fame and fortune to help others?