In A Word

Describe David in 5 words

Select 5 accurate but high end words that describe David, but keep in mind that sometimes the best sophistication is simplicity itself.

Pick 2 students to engage in debate and seek justification for the words they have selected.

Quote of the Day

Quote of the Day

We don't see things as they are,

we see things as we are.
-- Cicero, Philosopher

1. What does this quote mean? Demonstrate with an example.

2. How does this relate to the last chapter we read in Rebound (the sidewalk fight)?  Highlight an example from the book that emphasizes this point.

3. Make personal  school connection to this quote

Rebound - will David walk again?

1. Will David walk again? why do you think that?

Rebound high school confrontation

1. Did the two high school kids do anything to provoke David?  David is certain they were mocking him! Sean was shocked and surprised and hadn’t seen anything! The high school kids were equally perplexed and confused!  So did anything really happen?  Why do you think so, support your position with evidence from the book? 

Rebound Posters

Great Job 80 AYYY making composing and editing your Rebound posters!

The end result is some awesome and magnificent posters. 

Let's take a moment to appreciate and evaluate your work and your peers work.

Explore the pictures and answer the following questions and provide feedback on two of the pictures. 

Which ones are the most powerful and vivid? Why do they resonate with you? 

Which one provides the greatest recall for you.  Meaning as you see the picture the story of Rebound rushes to your memory. 

Things to consider when critiquing the photo composition, use of blur, use of lettering, relevance of photo, realism how well it tells the story of rebound 

PICTURE 1A

PICTURE 1B

PICTURE 1C

PICTURE 2A

PICTURE 2B

PICTURE 2C

PICTURE 3A

PICTURE 3B

PICTURE 3C

PICTURE 4A

PICTURE 4B

PICTURE 4C

PICTURE 5A

PICTURE 5B

PICTURE 5C

PICTURE 6A

PICTURE 6B

PICTURE 6C

Amazing photography and tremendouse connection to the chapters in the book! 

Homework

1. How much homework is the right amount of homework?

2. Construct a detailed and realistic homework expectation for grade 8 at BHJMS 

Check out the News Report, stats, picture and comic to help formulate your position.

Then engage in debate with two other students that have differing opinions and plans for homework

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/26550776/do-our-students-have-too-much-homework-or-not-enough