Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

My Perspectives: You will continue working with your group.  You will read"He-y, Come On Ou-t." What is the theme or main idea in the story?

Something to think about: What do you know about World War 2? 

Go to the GC to find your next assignment. Due: Thursday.

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

My Perspectives: You will continue working with your group.  You will read"He-y, Come On Ou-t." What is the theme or main idea in the story?


A Long Walk To Water

Salva is now living in the USA. How will he adapt to his new life? Will he ever see his country again?

What will easy access to water do for Nya and her village?

We will read the last 2 chapters. Make sure to complete all the work in the GC.
Next, take the AR test.

Link: Water For South Sudan  

"Never stop walking." What does this mean to you?

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

My Perspectives: You will continue working with your group.  You will read"He-y, Come On Ou-t." What is the theme or main idea in the story?

A Long Walk to Water 

Will the Iron Red Giraffe find water? If so, what will this mean for Nya and her tribe?

Iron Red Giraffe

Salva has had to endure so many hardships. What's next for him after surviving one of the scariest legs of his journey?

Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya

What about his next destination? Will things get better or worse for Salva?

What will Salva's new life be like in the USA?

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?



My Perspectives: You will continue working with your group.  You will read"He-y, Come On Ou-t." What is the theme or main idea in the story?

A Long Walk to Water: Salva and the group are on their way to Ethiopia. What do you think life will be like there? Do you think things with get better or worse for Salva?
What about Nya? What do the strangers visiting  the tribal chief of her village want?

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

You will read 3 nature poems and a short story. All of these selections present different perspectives on the ways in which humans impact the natural environment. Be ready to discuss these readings.


A Long Walk to Water: Salva has had to endure so many hardships. His next challenge will be surviving the Akobo Desert. 

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

You will read 3 nature poems and a short story. All of these selections present different perspectives on the ways in which humans impact the natural environment. Be ready to discuss these readings.

A Long Walk to Water: What will Salva do next? What about Nya?  
We will continue reading. Make sure to complete all questions and quick writes in GC.

Agenda

Essential Question: What effects do people have on the environment?

This Week: 

We will read and listen to Al Gore's acceptance speech when he received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007. This begins on page 372.

Also, we will begin reading, A Long Walk to Water by Linda Sue Park. You will find the Anticipatory Guide in the GC. Wait for instruction.