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For the first nine weeks, you should select a FICTION book on or above your reading level. You will complete a GLOG to demonstrate comprehension of your book. Make sure to include all components of the glog listed below. Your glog is due on Wednesday, October 10th.

The third nine weeks book genre is historical fiction OR non-fiction based on the time period of 1400s-1700s. Student must complete a real or online poster (glog) meeting the criteria below.

Question: Academy Sports is having a sale. They are running an advertisement that all items are 40% off. They are offering an extra 35% off of all shoes. I found a new pair of shoes for $68. I feel that the cashier over charged me. When I calculated this I thought the shoes should be $17, but she claims that the sale is the equivalent of 61% off. Is the cashier correct? Why or why not? How much should I have been charged pre-tax? Explain how you found this answer.

Create an informative rubric on steroids and the negative effects on the body.

Listen to the song "Hit the Seas" and read the lyrics carefully. Answer the question below. Question: Why did people leave the comforts of their home to explore? Who were some of the first explorers, and where were they from?

Students will discuss the importance of the skeletal system and how our skeleton helps us adapt to our environment. Question: How has our skeleton helped humans adapt to their environment? How might humans be different if they had bones like birds which are light and hollow? What if our entire skeleton was made of cartilage like a shark’s?

Read the article,"Dazzle and Danger", on the dangers of competitive cheerleading in Scope magazine, then watch a video interview with Gabby Tayor, a cheerleader who was seriously injured. Respond to the question below regarding information given in the video. Question: What do you think a “coping mechanism” is? Why do you think that Gabby says her “coping mechanism” is to speak about her injury?

For the second nine weeks of school you will be required to read one non-fiction book on or above your reading level (or a book approved by Mrs. Frasure) and complete a pop-up book. Your book is due on December 17th.

For the second nine weeks of school you will be required to read one non-fiction book on or above your reading level (or a book approved by Mrs. Frasure) and complete a diorama. Your diorama is due on December 17th.

Question: Name and describe three ways in which plant cells differ from animal cells.

Write a journal entry from the perspective of someone who witnessed the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 A.D. Your journal entry should reflect the setting (time and place) and events of the tragic day. Include many specific details of what you see, hear, feel, smell, and taste to give the reader a vivid picture of your experience. Make your journal entry appear "old" by using one or several methods which Mrs. Frasure has provided. Due Tuesday, March 20th!

The third nine weeks book genre is historical fiction. Your assignment is to select, read, and create a diorama on a historical fiction book. Your diorama must include all of the components below.

The third nine weeks book genre is historical fiction. Your assignment is to select, read, and create a glog on a historical fiction book. Your glog must include all of the components below.

For the first nine weeks, you should select a FICTION book on or above your reading level. You will complete a GLOG to demonstrate comprehension of your book. Make sure to include all components of the glog listed below. Your glog is due on Wednesday, October 10th.

Students will create a glog based on an adventure book incorporating all the components of a book report. They will also include a mini author study and video about the book.

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