7th and 8th Grade Humanities Homework will be posted here every Monday by 2:15.
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
4/14/08-4/17/08
Monday Night
___ Get parent signature below
___ Prepare to present your adolescence project on Wednesday
___ Study for Humanities exam on Thursday
Tuesday Night
___ Prepare to present your adolescence project TOMORROW
___ Study for Humanities exam on Thursday
Wednesday Night
___ Study for Humanities exam TOMORROW
Thursday Night
___ 8th grade Roundtables:
___7th grade PoL Work: Significant learning reflection #1 due tomorrow
Friday and Beyond:
___ 8th Graders: Roundtable Work : Complete rough drafts of realm overviews, work on visuals,
LEAVE YOUR PORTFOLIO AT SCHOOL
___ 7th Graders: PoL Work: Significant Learning #2 due Monday, work on visuals, plan
presentation
Dear Families of 7th/8th Graders,
Phew! This time of year moves by so quickly! Spring trips were wonderful, enriching
experiences as I’m sure you have heard by now. I felt very lucky to spend 4 days in Baltimore with our stellar 8th grade class as they opened themselves to the experience of the city, new friends, and new ideas.
We are pulling into the final weeks of classes and are wrapping up the year, but that doesn’t mean the next few weeks will be a breeze! Students will be working hard completing their Humanities projects and preparing for their final Presentations of Learning and Roundtables. This requires a great deal of reflection, writing, and self direction. Class time will be devoted to this work on Friday and next Monday ad Tuesday (9 hours total), although students will be expected to do much of their PoL and Roundtable preparations at home.
- 8th graders will begin to prepare for Roundtables this week. If you are a parent/guardian of an 8th grader, please contact Janice in the office to schedule a time for your child’s Roundtable. These will take place on the mornings of May 22, 23, 27, and 28. Thanks.
- 7th grade PoL’s will take place on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 from 8:30-2:15. If you are a parent/guardian of a 7th grader, please contact Janice in the office to sign your child up for a time slot that works for you. Thanks!
- The 8th grade graduation will take place at 6:30pm on May 29th. 7th graders and their families are strongly encouraged to attend in addition to 8th graders’ families and friends. It will be a night of celebration, memories, and yummy desserts. Please bring a dessert to share!
All the best,
Lauren Beigel, Middle School Humanities Teacher
lauren@compass-school.org, home phone: (802)387-5324
Student Signature __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________
Humanities 3rd Trimester Exam Study Guide
1.Spelling: Know the spellings, meanings, and parts of speech of the following words.
Trimester 3
Spelling and Vocabulary Lists
List #1
1. contraption (noun)
2. amber (adjective)
3. crevice (noun)
4. reckon (verb)
5. recline (verb)
6. mollify (verb)
6. Connecticut
7. Massachusetts
List #2
1. insolent (adjective)
2. obsequious (adjective)
3. flagrant (adjective)
4. axiom (noun)
5. reprisal (noun)
6. squalid (adjective)
7. innocuous (adjective)
8. viscera (noun)
List # 3
1. nullify (verb)
2. preliminary (adjective)
3. ardent (adjective)
4. pretense (noun)
5. effigy (noun)
6. segregation (noun)
7. laudable (adjective)
List #4
1. anodyne (noun):
2. chortle (noun):
3. derelict (noun or adjective):
4. avert (verb):
5. listless (adjective):
6. counterfeit (adjective):
Extra Challenge: Honorificabilitudinitatibus
2. Grammar:
Know your parts of speech (Noun, verb, adjective, pronoun, adverb, articles, prepositions).
Ask me if you don’t know!!!!!!
3. Literature: Black Like Me
4. Kholberg’s Theory of Moral Development: Find your notes or ask a friend. What are the stages and what does it mean to be in each one?
5. Adolescence: Know your topic inside out! Also, review your notes on others’ presentations (to occur on Wednesday, May 14).
6. Reflection: This will be based on your recent trip to Baltimore or NYC or another topic that relates to the things that we have been studying.
April 28-May 2
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
4/14/08-4/17/08
Monday Night
___ Get parent signature below
___ Prepare article outline to turn in to Lauren tomorrow
___ 2nd Draft of Adolescence Article due tomorrow
Tuesday Night
__ Study Spelling/Vocab words for review game/quiz on Friday
__ Film segment script due tomorrow
Wednesday Night
__ Study Spelling/Vocab words for review game/quiz on Friday
__ Work on final draft of
Thursday Night
__ Study Spelling/Vocab words for review game/quiz on Friday
___ Final draft of adolescence article due tomorrow
Friday and Beyond:
___ Pack for spring trips and have fun!!!!
___ 8th graders: Remember to be here at school by 8:45am on Sunday so we can hit the road for Baltimore!
Dear Families of 7th/8th Graders,
- In Humanities this week, we will be continuing Black Like Me and continuing our unit on adolescence. Students will be working in their groups on their project that involves making a short video segment and writing and illustrating a pamphlet article that explains some of the changes and challenges of adolescence from academic, social, and biological perspectives. This unit grew out of student interest, questions, and requests. Please talk to your child about what they are learning. It’s intense to be doing a study that is also very self-reflective! Students may also need support at home with following through on research and note-taking strategies that will be discussed and practiced in class. The deadline for the film portion of the adolescence project has been extended to Wednesday, May 14th, although the writing and illustration portions will be due this Friday, May 2.
- 8th graders will also begin to prepare for Roundtables this week. If you are a parent/guardian of an 8th grader, please contact Janice in the office to schedule a time for your child’s Roundtable. These will take place on the mornings of May 23, 27, 28, and 29th. Thanks. The 8th grade graduation will take place on the evening of the 29th.
- If you have not yet paid the $5 ticket price for the performance at Sandglass Theater a few weeks ago, please send it in to Janice as soon as possible. Thanks.
- It was great to see those of you who were able to make it to mid-trimester conferences before the break. Progress reports were mailed out before or during the break. Please feel free to contact Andy or I with any follow up questions!
- Spring Trips are next week! More information will go home this week. Permission slip and trip fees need to be turned in to the office. If your family is unable to afford the trip fee, please submit a request to the Student Activities Fund before Wednesday.
- Have a beautiful week!
All the best,
Lauren Beigel, Middle School Humanities Teacher
lauren@compass-school.org, home phone: (802)387-5324
Student Signature __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________
Some Upcoming Dates:
May 4-8 8th Grade Baltimore Trip
May 5-8 7th Grade Service Learning Trip
May 16 Humanities Final Exam
May 23, 27-29 8th Grade Roundtables (please contact Janice to schedule your child’s roundtable)
May 29 8th Grade Graduation (evening event)
May 29-June 5 Project Week
s
Trimester 3
Spelling and Vocabulary Lists
List #1
1. contraption (noun)
2. amber (adjective)
3. crevice (noun)
4. reckon (verb)
5. recline (verb)
6. mollify (verb)
6. Connecticut
7. Massachusetts
List #2
1. insolent (adjective)
2. obsequious (adjective)
3. flagrant (adjective)
4. axiom (noun)
5. reprisal (noun)
6. squalid (adjective)
7. innocuous (adjective)
8. viscera (noun)
List # 3
1. nullify (verb)
2. preliminary (adjective)
3. ardent (adjective)
4. pretense (noun)
5. effigy (noun)
6. segregation (noun)
7. laudable (adjective)
List #4
1. anodyne (noun):
2. chortle (noun):
3. derelict (noun or adjective):
4. avert (verb):
5. listless (adjective):
6. counterfeit (adjective):
Extra Challenge: Honorificabilitudinitatibus
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
4/14/08-4/17/08
Monday Night
___ Get parent signature below
___ Look up definitions of the vocabulary words on the back of this homework sheet (yes, you need to do
this)
___ Complete project goal tonight:
Goal: __________________________________________________________________________
Tuesday Night
__ Study Spelling/Vocab words for quiz on Thursday
__ Complete project goal tonight
Goal: __________________________________________________________________________
Wednesday Night
__ Study Spelling/Vocab words for quiz tomorrow
Goal:__________________________________________________________________________
Thursday Night
___ HAPPY SPRING BREAK!
___ Work on adolescence project as needed
Dear Families of 7th/8th Graders,
- In Humanities this week, we will be continuing Black Like Me and continuing our unit on adolescence. Students will be working in their groups on their project that involves making a short video segment and writing and illustrating a pamphlet article that explains some of the changes and challenges of adolescence from academic, social, and biological perspectives. This unit grew out of student interest, questions, and requests. Please talk to your child about what they are learning. It’s intense to be doing a study that is also very self-reflective! Students may also need support at home with following through on research and note-taking strategies that will be discussed and practiced in class. Homework Note: Students will be deciding with their group what work each of them need to accomplish each night for their adolescence project.
- If you have not yet paid the $5 ticket price for the performance at Sandglass Theater last week, please send it in to Janice as soon as possible. Thanks.
- Optional Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be offered on April 15 for 7th graders (with Andy) and on April 16 from 11:00am-12noon and from 2:30-6:00pm for 8th graders with me. Please contact Janice in the office to schedule a conference.
- Spring Trips are coming up! There will be an informational meeting about the Baltimore trip for 8th grade parents/guardians only on Monday, April 14 at 5pm. Your attendance is not required, but please come if you have any questions or concerns about the trip. A letter with more details about the Baltimore trip and a permission slip was sent home last week. Please contact me if you did not get it!
- Does your family own a van or other large vehicle? Would you be willing to lend it to us for the Baltimore trip (May 4-8)? Please contact me if you do! We are desperately searching for one. We would be willing to reimburse you for mileage and lend you a vehicle!
- Have a wonderful week and April vacation!
All the best,
Lauren Beigel, Middle School Humanities Teacher
lauren@compass-school.org, home phone: (802)387-5324
Student Signature __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________
Spelling and Vocabulary List
1. anodyne (noun):
2. chortle (noun):
3. derelict (noun or adjective):
4. avert (verb):
5. listless (adjective):
6. counterfeit (adjective):
Extra Challenge: Honorificabilitudinitatibus
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
4/7/08-4/11/08
Monday Night
___ Get parent signature below
___ Write explanations (1 paragraph each) for the stages you chose for your dilemma interviewees
(Why do you think they are at this stage?)
___ Study for geography retake (if necessary)
*You will need to retake the quiz during lunchtime study hall on Tuesday!
Tuesday Night
__ Research and take notes from one source on your adolescence project topic
(Do NOT blow this off or else your project will not be completed on time).
Wednesday Night
__ Written reflection on one of the quotations below from Black Like Me(1-2 pages) due on Friday (in
Lauren’s Completed Homework box. She will come to get them this weekend so you need to do it, even though she isn’t hereJ)
___ Continue research and interviews for adolescence project
Thursday Night
___ Written reflection on one of the quotations below (1-2 pages) due on Friday (in Lauren’s Completed
Homework box. (She will come to get them this weekend so you need to do it, even though she isn’t
hereJ)
___ Continue research and interviews for adolescence project
Over the Weekend
___ Have fun, rock stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You’re awesome!
___ Work on filming, writing and illustrating for adolescence project
Dear Families of 7th/8th Graders,
- In Humanities this week, we will be continuing Black Like Me and continuing our unit on adolescence. Students have chosen groups and are beginning a project that involves making a short video segment and writing and illustrating a pamphlet article that explains some of the changes and challenges of adolescence from academic, social, and biological perspectives. This unit grew out of student interest, questions, and requests and is an exciting example of student-led education at work. Please talk to your child about what they are learning. It’s intense to be doing a study that is also very self-reflective! Students may also need support at home with following through on research and note-taking strategies that will be discussed and practiced in class.
- I will be out of the classroom on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. On Wednesday, I will be attending a workshop on bullying and harassment at Antioch University New England with Eric and two Judiciary members. I hope that this workshop will help me to better support the middle school (and high school) students in their social learning. On Thursday and Friday, I will be attending a Wilderness First Response recertification course. I am sorry to miss this time in the classroom, but students will be working with Andy on emergency medicine and having time to work on their Humanities’ projects.
- The highlight of this week will be a trip to see John O’Neal at Sandglass Theater. Taking advantage of another rich theater opportunity in the area, the Middle school will be traveling to Putney’s Sandglass Theater on Thursday, April 10th to see John O’Neal, a performer in residency there for the week as part of their Community Voices Project. O’Neal is a renowned civil rights activist, playwright, director and performer who has made a huge impact on African American theater and on bridging theater and civil rights. He will be doing a special performance at the theater for Compass and Hilltop’s middle schools. Students will leave school at noon and will eat lunch on the bus (some students have already ordered bag lunches). We will return to school by 3pm and students will participate in exploratories that day. Tickets for this performance are $5 and Janice will be collecting money for this trip in the office. Thanks for paying this as soon as possible.
- Optional Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be offered on April 16 from 2:30-6, at least for the 8th graders. Please contact Janice in the office to schedule a conference.
- Spring Trips are coming up! There will be an informational meeting about the Baltimore trip for 8th grade parents/guardians only on Monday, April 14 at 5pm. Your attendance is not required, but please come if you have any questions or concerns about the trip. A letter with more details about the Baltimore trip is being sent home today. Please look for it!
- Does your family own a van or other large vehicle? Would you be willing to lend it to us for the Baltimore trip? Please contact me if you do! We are desperately searching for one. We would be willing to reimburse you for mileage and lend you a vehicle!
- Have a wonderful week!
All the best,
Lauren Beigel, Middle School Humanities Teacher
lauren@compass-school.org, home phone: (802)387-5324
Student Signature __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________
Quotations to Choose From:
Please respond to one of the quotations below in a reading response. Please consider how this quotation relates to the racial conflict book that you read last trimester.
1. (p.41) “The minute you give [blacks] the rights to vote when [they] pay taxes, to have a decent job, a decent home, a decent education-then you are taking part in ‘race-mixing’ and that’s part of the great conspiracy to ruin civilization- to ruin America.” (spoken by John Howard Griffin to an elderly African-American man in a café in New Orleans as they discussed the situation of racism in America in 1959)
2. “I looked up to see the frowns of disapproval that can speak so plainly and so loudly without words. The Negro learns this silent language fluently. He knows by the white man’s look of disapproval and petulance that he is being told to get on his way, that he is ‘stepping out of line.’” (John Howard Griffin’s thoughts after he has been “changed to a black man and he is “caught” standing outside of a fancy restaurant and reading the menu through the window.)
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
3/31/08-4/4/08
Monday Night
___ Get parent signature below
___ Look up meanings of vocabulary words
Tuesday Night
__Conduct Kholberg moral dilemma “interview” with a parent/guardian, grandparent, or younger sibling.
__ Conduct Kholberg moral dilemma “interview” with a peer.
Wednesday Night
__ Vocabulary and Spelling quiz on Friday. Study!
__ Finish writing response to quotation from Black Like Me (quotations to be chosen in class)
Thursday Night
___ Vocabulary and Spelling quiz tomorrow. Study!
___ Study geography for retake if necessary
Over the Weekend
___ Have Fun!!!
Dear Families of 7th/8th Graders,
- Happy Spring! I hope you all enjoyed the cold, sunny weekend!
- In Humanities this week, we will be continuing Black Like Me, putting up a current events board in the classroom, and continuing our unit on adolescence. For homework, students will need to interview parents as part of an experiment. Be prepared!
- Optional Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be offered on April 16 from 2:30-6, at least for the 8th graders. Please contact Janice in the office to schedule a conference.
- Spring Trips are coming up! There will be an informational meeting about the Baltimore trip for 8th grade parents/guardians only on Monday, April 14 at 5pm. Your attendance is not required, but please come if you have any questions or concerns about the trip. A letter with more details about the Baltimore trip will be sent home later this week. Please look for it!
- Does your family own a van? Would you be willing to lend it to us for the Baltimore trip?
Please contact me if you do!
- Have a wonderful week!
All the best,
Lauren Beigel, Middle School Humanities Teacher
lauren@compass-school.org, home phone: (802)387-5324
Student Signature __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________
Vocabulary and Spelling List
Trimester 3- #3
1. nullify (verb)
2. preliminary (adjective)
3. ardent (adjective)
4. pretense (noun)
5. effigy (noun)
6. segregation (noun)
7. laudable (adjective)
(There will also be some review words on the quiz).
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
3/24/08-3/28/08
Monday Night
___ Get parent signature below
___ Study for states geography quiz tomorrow…
___ Look up meanings of vocab words
Tuesday Night
___ Check out the news online or in a magazine or newspaper. Bring in an article of interest to you…
Wednesday Night
__ Vocab, Spelling, and Geography (states and capitals) quiz Friday. Study!
Thursday Night
___ Vocab and Spelling quiz tomorrow. Study!
___ Study geography for tomorrow
Over the Weekend
___ Have Fun!!!
___ Go see the play again!
Dear Families of 7th/8th Graders,
- This week we will continue our United States geography review, reading Black Like Me and beginning our new unit on the transition into adolescence.
- The homework load is light this week since students in the play will be busy with rehearsals.
- Have a wonderful week!
All the best,
Lauren Beigel, Middle School Humanities Teacher
lauren@compass-school.org, home phone: (802)387-5324
Student Signature __________________________Parent/Guardian Signature______________________
Vocabulary and Spelling List
Trimester 3- #2
1. insolent (adjective)
2. obsequious (adjective)
3. flagrant (adjective)
4. axiom (noun)
5. reprisal (noun)
6. squalid (adjective)
7. innocuous (adjective)
8. viscera (noun)
(There will also be some review words on the quiz).
NAME: _________________
Humanities Homework
3/17/08-3/21/08
Monday Night – Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
___ Get parent signature below
___ Write a brief (2 paragraphs or more) reaction to either the performance we saw at Hilltop, War and
Peace or the NEYT play, A Midsummer Pirate’s Dream
Tuesday Night
___ Look up meanings of vocab words
___ Fill out 50 state map with state names and capitals
Wednesday Night
__ Vocab and Spelling quiz Friday. Study!
__ Study \