Middle Ages Homework

Good Morrow, Sages.

Follow this link and read ALL sections ("Feudal Life, Religion, Homes, Clothing, etc.) of this unit from learner.org.  You will need to enter the site via the button on the bottom of the page that says [surprise!] "Enter".  Be sure to read the "Read more about..." too!  In these extended sections, you will find some interesting activities; be sure to dive into these as well.  

Your homework is to post, here on the blog, your response to AT LEAST ONE thing that you learned on this site, AND respond specifically to another student's post.

EX: "This is Ethan and I learned that medieval architecture was...I find this interesting because....
And, hey, Joey, what you said about knights and their role in the king's court was super-astute!  I happened to like the part about the knights' extra-fancy..."

PLEASE read everyone's post that has contributed at the time that you do your homework.  Make sure that you respond THOUGHTFULLY, rather than just writing the minimum amount you feel will get your homework checked off...

DUE by 9:00pm on Thursday, May 24th.

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4Rs Final Project Criteria

Here is a checklist for what you need to do to finalize your 4Rs Writing Projects:
FINAL PACKET DUE FRIDAY May 25th.

1. Project is submitted in a presentation folder.
2. Title page with your name and a creative title for your entire project. 
3. Four separate essays, double-spaced, with creative titles.
4. Each essay has an indication of which "R" trait to which it pertains (either in the title or as a header)
5. Each essay is thoroughly revised to your highest expectations--remember to refer to your rubric and my "love notes" to you (suggestions for revision).   TAKE TIME READING each essay from beginning to end one last time to make sure you are thoroughly satisfied with them.

Stay tuned for more details.  Oh, and check this out...http://www.slate.com/articles/technology/technology/2011/01/space_invaders.html yeah, I can be wrong from time to time.

"Bully" Field Trip Tomorrow 5/15!!

Hello Families,

It's great to be back with all your kiddos.  I missed them!

We have made a reservation to see the film Bully tomorrow at the Sebastopol Cinemas.  This film has received a lot of acclaim for its relevance and poignancy, and many parents in our community have shown enthusiasm towards our kids seeing it.  Mary Norstrom (thank you!) has actually reserved 40 seats for our group.  If any of you would like to join us, there should be plenty of room!  This may be of special interest to you if your child has experienced or has dealt with bullying in any way.  The admission is $7.00--please make sure your student has it for the movie tomorrow.  If you would like to attend, please email me to let me know, and don't forget your own admission. :)

We will be walking to the Rialto/Sebastopol Cinemas, leaving here at 11:25 to be there around 12:00.  The movie begins at 12:20.  We'll eat an early lunch, and should be back around 2:30.  

Just so everyone is informed, the movie does have some strong adult language in it (yes, the "f" word), but it is my personal experience that this particular group of students has the tools to hear the language in context and be mature about it.  If you would like to see the trailer, paste this link into your browser: 

http://www.google.com/movies?hl=en&near=Sebastopol,+CA&dq=bully+movie&sort=1&mid=d6713b46ab24570&tid=22ae3e92a46d7a63&sa=X&ei=sGexT9GKCKqYiQLH0u3-Aw&ved=0CCYQwAMoAg

Thanks all!  I think it will be really great for our kids to see this.