Friday, April 19, 2013


Journal Entry #2 Questions

This entry considers the second third of the novel.
§ What new things are added to the original problem as the novel progresses?
§ What plot twists or unexpected events happen as the novel progresses?
§ Are there any “rebels” in your novel who oppose that society? Who are they? What do they think and do? Do you think their actions will be successful?
§ Comment on the style of the novel. Is it easy or difficult to follow the events?
§ Is the language in the novel difficult or easy? To what age group do you think the novel is best suited? Why?
§ Is there a message or main theme emerging in the book? How is it shown?
§ Describe any new characters that have been introduced since Journal Entry One. What purpose/role do these new characters serve?
§ What predictions, if any, can you make as to the outcome of the novel at this point?
§ Do you see any similarities between our society and the society in your novel? Explain

Monday, April 15, 2013

DUE & SERVICE OPP

Quick Thursday Pearl Highlight
~We had a great trip to the Pearl District where we listened to different businesses, made park observations, discussed planned neighborhoods and much more! We were able to answer one of our questions during reflection at Tanner Springs about why isn't there any fish...Well as we were sharing out, a Coopers Hawk swooped down and grabbed a fish out of the park and flew right over us. Now we know the answer to that one!

Due Tomorrow Tuesday April 16th
~ Pearl District Ecore w/worksheet
~ North Portland Article w/worksheet

Due Wednesday
~ 1st Sci Fi Journal Entry
~ 6th & 7th Rough Draft Speeches
~ 7th Graders have a Spanish Vocab Quiz

Thursday - North Portland Field Study


Service Opportunity
~Do you know of any service to be had out there? I'm sure there are tons of things going on for EARTH DAY! Send them my way and I'll post them. Let's do some great projects this quarter!

Service Idea #1 - We visited Ecotrust last Thursday and what a beautiful place it is :)
 350PDX is hosting an EARTH DAY EVE event---the premiere of 350.org's DO THE MATH Movie.
I hope that you'll be able to join us. Whether you attended Bill McKibben's350.org Do The Math Tour stop in Portland last November or not, you may want to come out for this is a brand new feature with highlights from the 20-city Tour. 

 
EARTH DAY EVE event---Sunday, April 21
Movie Premiere of 350.org's DO THE MATH
Ecotrust Building 721 NW 9th Portland 97209
5:30   Browse information tables
6:00   Panel of local climate activists
7:00   DO THE MATH MOVIE
8:00   Discussion, Q &A
9:00   Close
View movie trailer here: http://350.org/en/math.
Questions-503-705-1943
Note: Earlier in the day, from 3:00-4:00pm, US Rep Suzanne Bonamici will be hosting a Town Hall, also at Ecotrust.