Homework for Monday, October 17th

Hi everyone,

just a reminder that you have two things due for next Monday, which are as follows:

1) Read up to pg. 89 in The Diary of Anne Frank

2) Have your good copy of your Christian Martyrs assignment printed off and ready to hand in.

Chapters to Review for SS

Hi everyone,

just a reminder of the Chapters that you should review for the exam:

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 5

Chapter 7

World Religions (not in textbook)

Cross out #5 for your SS Exam

Hi everyone,

number #5 will not be an essay option on your Social Studies final exam.

Social Studies FINAL EXAM Review Guide

Social Studies 8 Final - Study Guide

IMPORTANT!

Please note!

It is important to note that there have been some changes to due dates this week. Please scroll down on the blog to review!

English FINAL EXAM Review Guide UPDATED!

English 8 Final - Study Guide
Monday June 6th 1-3 pm

The format of your final exam will be based on written responses to a selection of thequestions seen below.

Students will write on two essay topics of their choice

There will be four of the eight options seen below to choose from

Students will be expected to:

-use proper organizational structure (indentations, paragraphs etc.)

-have deliberate and purposeful thematic organization of their paragraphs

-have a clear thesis statement that is presented in the first paragraph

-reference and incorporate specific examples from the novels to supporttheir opinions

-incorporate vocabulary that can be found within the novel (8-10 per essay)

-Each essay should be approximately 300-350 words in length


Potential Essay Topics

1. Discuss how loyalty is a major theme throughout the novel “The Outsiders”.Consider the role that loyalty plays between the greasers and the socs; whatparallels can you draw between your personal relationships in contrast to thoseof the characters in the novel?


2. Discuss how significance of “coming of age” is a major theme throughout thenovels of
“The Outsiders and “The Diary of Anne Frank”. How have thecharacters transitioned from childhood into becoming adults? Whatconnections can you make from your own personal experiences in terms of how you have transitioned through middle school and are now, heading intohigh school?



3. Discuss how significance of “class conflict” is a major theme throughout thenovels of “The Outsiders”
and “The Diary of Anne Frank”. How do youpersonally experience or see class conflict in your own life?


4. Discuss how the theme of “searching for self” can be found throughout thenovels of “The Outsiders”
and“The Diary of Anne Frank”. How have you“searched for self” during your grade 8 year and what parallels can you drawbetween your own journey and that of the characters in the novels?


5.Discuss the significance of the quote “nothing gold can stay” with respect toPonyboy and Anne’s personal experiences during their adolescent “growingup” years.


6. Discuss the impact that stereotyping and prejudice had on the main charactersthroughout the novels of “The Outsiders” and
“The Diary of Anne Frank”

Grade 8 Exam Schedule

Grade 8 students will have the following schedule for their exams:


English - Monday, June 6 1:00-3:00 pm

Math - Wednesday, June 8 1:00 – 3:00pm

Science - Friday, June 10 9:00 – 11:00pm

Socials - Tuesday, June 14 1:00 – 3:00pm

French - Thursday, June 16 1:00 – 3:00pm

Upcoming Deadlines for this week - NOTE CHANGES!

Hi everyone,

just a reminder of the following things that you have due this coming week:

1) Monday - Finish reading Anne Frank (NOT including the forward at the end of the book)



3) Thursday

- Anne Frank Unit Test

*8 A - blocks 2 & 3
*8 B - block 3 (during Bible) & 5

- Anne Frank Memorial Project: JUST the artist statement (only the type-written english portion is

* A - due block 2
* B - due block 5


4) Friday


-Anne Frank Memorial Project: art component
* A - due block 1
* B - due block 4

-Social Studies Renaissance Quiz (only on pgs. 208-227 of Pathways)

* 8 A - block 1
* 8 B - block 4

Anne Frank Unit Test - THURSDAY

Hi everyone,

this is just a review of what we talked about during class:

-You must have finished reading the book for Monday (you do not have to read the afterward- we will read this together)

-You will be allowed to take one double-sided 8.5 x 11" piece of paper with notes on it into the exam. You can have anything
that you want written on the paper, including your thesis statement, vocab words, meanings etc. The only thing you CAN
NOT do is pre-write your essay in advance

-You will have your choice to write on any two of the four essay topics seen below:


A) Holocaust survivor Eli Wiesel stated, “for the dead and the living we must bear witness” – what do you think he meant by
this statement?


B) Anne is growing into a woman as the pages of her diary progress, but it doesn't seem that Anne is happy with how this is
happening. What are some of the main events what take place in Anne's transformation into a woman?


C) How does Anne see herself growing up? What role does other people’s expectations for her play in this process?


D) How does Anne's Jewish faith help her as she grows up in the Annexe? How does it hurt her? In general, how do the
occupants of the Annexe use faith to help them make it through the long days and years?

Vocab #9 - Sentences due Next Monday

Vocabulary #9

1. patron
2. condotierre
3. Renaissance
4. hinterland
5. mercenary
6. oligarchy
7. republic
8. sumptuary
9. betrothal
10. Medici
11. reason
12. Renaissance man
13. vanity
14. proportion
15. perspective
16. blasphemous
17. fresco
18. empirical reasoning
19. Inquisition
20. Scientific Revolution

Computers 8 A & 8 B

Hi everyone,

this week during computers class, you will be working on a Renaissance webquest with Mrs. Mothe. Follow these instructions:

-DO NOT begin this webquest prior to Computers class

-Copy and paste the following link into your web browser:

http://academics.uww.edu/cni/webquest/HallOfFame/renaissance/webquestnet.htm#Science

-You are completing the Task 1 & Task 2 under the section entitled "SCIENCE AND INVENTIONS". You are only working on the
two tasks that fall under this category.

The Diary of Anne Frank Memoriam Project ~ Proposal

Hi everyone,

a reminder that you will be expected to know what you plan to do for your "Diary of Anne Frank Memoriam Project" on Monday. You will be given time to write your proposal in class- it will be due at the end of the block so please come prepared.

~Mrs. T

What You Need for Monday

Hi everyone,

as you know, you are going to the band/choir festival on Monday. You will have a lot of downtime in which you will not be performing and you will have THREE TASKS TO COMPLETE during this time which are as follows:

1) You MUST bring
-The Diary of Anne Frank with you
- Something to write with (pen or pencil)
-Ms. Van Muyen and Ms. Carpenter will be keeping track of this and letting me know if you didn't bring these items!

2) During the time that you are there, you must read up to pg. 175 in the Diary of Anne Frank. You will have a baby reading quiz on these pages the first class you have back with me (8A, block 5 Monday, 8B, block 1 Tuesday). 8 B's have pgs. 150-175 to read and 8 A have pgs. 160-175 to read.

3) You must have totally completed your Holocaust project proposals BY THE END OF THE FESTIVAL. Ms. VanMuyen will give you a worksheet that you must thoroughly complete and she will collect this from you at the end of the festival. This form will be part of your project mark, so be thoughtful and clear when you fill it out.

~Mrs.T :)

Homework Due on TUES

Hi 8 everyone,

please ensure that you have the following done for tomorrow:

8 A's

1) Read Anne Frank pags 150-160

2) Finish Anne Frank Reading Questions #4


8 B's

1) Finish Anne Frank Reading Questions #4

SS UNIT TEST- THURSDAY

Hi everyone,

just to let you know that your SS High Middle Ages Unit Test will be on this Thursday during block 4 (the A & B class will be combined all together in one class). Your study tool (mind map, song lyrics etc.) will be due at the start of the class.

Eng- BABY Reading Quiz tomorrow (TUES)

Hi everyone,

you will be having a BABY reading quiz tomorrow on pgs. 117-126. There will only be 4-5 questions and it will be only on these pages.

Chapter 5 Vocab Words - High Middle Ages Unit Test

Knighthood & Chivalry

-liege lord
-ransom
-squire
-archer
-chivalry
-jupon
-heraldic symbols
-fluer-de-lis
-mace
-homage
-jousting
-courtesy
-dub (to dub)
-social status
-vigil (keeping vigil)


100 Year War
-hierarchy
-obselete
-siege

Town & Trade

- tanners
- guild
- commerce
- apprentice
- master
- ban
- journeyman
- seamstress
- chamber pot
- prohibition
- incentive
- mandatory
- charter


Women in the Late Middle Ages

-libel
-redress
-tutor
-oratory
-parish
-inventory


The Church

-architect
-flying buttress
-Gothic


The Black Death (Plague)

-bubonic plague
-lymph gland
-hallucinating
-scapegoat
-disease
-transmission
-epidemic
-pandemic

Anne Frank Quiz- POSTPONED until FRIDAY

Hi grade 8's,

Due to some confusion, your Anne Frank quiz will be postponed until this Friday. Just to be clear, the vocabulary words that you will also have to be familiarized with (as well as the study guide) for your quiz are as follows:

1. hemorrhage
2. indignant
3. monopolize
4. tactless
5. valid
6. distorted
7. shortsighted
8. morale
9. Fuhrer
10. barrage

Vocab Test- Friday

Hi everyone,

your vocab test will be on Friday.

Anne Frank Quiz pgs. 46-93 on THURSDAY - Study Guide

October 9, 1942 - November 28, 1942 Summary

Anne writes that she has depressing news. Many of their Jewish friends are being taken away. She has heard of people being taken to Westerbork, which is a big Jewish camp in Drente. Anne has heard that there are not enough washing facilities and the men, women and children sleep together. Because of that, many of the women and girls are expecting babies. She has also heard that it is impossible to escape and the Gestapo shave the inmates' heads. Miep delivers the terrible accounts. Anne is horrified. She says, "Nice people, the Germans! To think that I was once one of them too!"

A week later, Anne writes that she, Mrs. Frank and Margot are getting along well again. Anne and Margot shared parts of their diaries with one another. A few days later, they all get a terrible scare. No one is making any attempt to be quiet. Suddenly, they hear hammering coming from the other side of the cupboard. A carpenter is there to fill the fire extinguishers. Elli is eating with them when it happens and they tell her not to go downstairs. They heard knocking at their door, which terrified them. However, it was only Mr. Koophuis, coming to fetch Elli. The carpenter had gone downstairs. Later that week, Miep and Henk spend the night in the Annexe. Anne is excited to have visitors. As time goes on, Anne says that she is growing up and her mother is letting her read more adult books. One of the books talks about women selling their bodies for money and another discusses menstruation. Anne wants to get her period because she thinks it seems so important.
On Saturday, November 7th, Anne is upset because she has had a fight with her family.

Anne had picked up a book Margot was reading. When Margot wanted it back, Anne hesitated. Both of her parents yelled at her. Anne writes that she loves her father so and that he is the only person she feels that she has. She is disappointed by her mother's failings.

"I am always making resolutions not to notice Mummy's bad example. I want to see only the good side of her and to seek in myself what I cannot find in her. But it doesn't work and the worst of it is that neither Daddy nor Mummy understands this gap in my life and I blame them for it. I wonder if anyone can ever succeed in making their children absolutely content."
Anne writes that one day she is treated with respect, the next day she is treated like a silly goat. She laments that she has her own plans and ideas. She says that she always comes back to her diary, Kitty, for support.
On November 9th, Anne says that they have celebrated Peter's 16th birthday. The next day, she is excited to hear that another person is coming to live in the Annexe. They have to choose who it will be. They decide on Albert Dussel. Dussel is a dentist whose wife made it out of the country before the war. He'll have to sleep in Anne's room. They want him to move in on Saturday, but he refuses, saying he will move in on Monday. He wants to settle some finances and see a few patients first. Anne thinks his decision to wait is both foolish and ungrateful.
When Dussel arrives, he is stunned to find out that he will be living with the Franks. He thought they had made it to Switzerland. They present him with a humorous list of rules for living in the Annexe. Anne likes Dussel. He tells them that the Germans have taken away many of the Jews they know. Anne feels guilty to have a nice, warm bed when her friends are in such danger and are suffering. The residents of the Secret Annexe are devastated to hear news from the outside world. Every time Miep has a report, Mrs. Frank and Mrs. Van Daan cry. Anne feels lonely, but at the same time guilty for feeling sorry for herself when other Jews are dying. The tension and boredom in the house continues to grow, especially when they are restricted from using electricity.


October 9, 1942 - November 28, 1942 Analysis

One of the book's most important themes begins to develop in these entries. It is the question of self identity. Anne is starting to wonder where she fits into the world. Although Anne despises Germans, she herself acknowledges that she is a German. She tries to sort out her feelings about being German by simply deciding that she is no longer German because Hitler took her nationality. Anne is experiencing many of the typical angst that comes with being a teenager. She fights with her family, she thinks that people are conspiring against her and she is lonely. All of these things are common, yet unlike other teens, Anne must also deal with being a Jew during World War II. Acting and feeling like a normal teenager make Anne feel guilty because she knows that others are suffering far worse. She ends up feeling selfish, when in reality, she is simply experiencing the normal emotions that come with being a young teenager.

Also in these entries, the reader starts to get a sense of the pervasive boredom that comes from living in the Annexe. Little habits of others that might be overlooked in a normal setting are magnified in the claustrophobic environment of the hiding place. The boredom becomes worse when they are not allowed to use electricity at night. Anne exercises in the dark, makes up riddles and speaks French and English. She then discovers that she can look into other people's homes with field glasses. She says that she finds her neighbors very interesting, although her descriptions are only of a family eating dinner and a dentist seeing a patient.

Multiple Choice - October 9, 1942 - November 28, 1942

1. What is Westerbork? a) Where Lies and her family are b) Another hiding place c) A Jewish camp in Drente d) Where the Franks are hiding their possessions
2. What DOES NOT happen at Westerbork? a) Jews are asked to make quilts b) Jews have to use one lavatory c) Men and women are housed together
d) Jews have their heads shaven3. What do the Gestapo say happens when hostages end up dead? a) They call them accidental occurrences b) They call them horrible tragedies c) They call them fatal accidents
d) They call them terrific murders
4. What French book is Anne attempting to read? a) La Plus des Enfants b) La Belle Nivernaise c) Le Tragedie de la Guerre
d) La Belle Nouveau Riche
5. Who were the occupants of the hiding place not warned was coming? a) The garbage man b) The SS c) The milkman
d) The carpenter
6. Why wasn't anyone warned about the person who came unexpectedly? a) Mr. Frank thought it was best to not say anything b) Koophuis couldn't open the hook to the secret door c) Mr. Kraler was trying to get them caught
d) Mr. Van Daan didn't remember to share the news
7. What is Anne longing to have because it seems so important? a) Her period b) A chance to be outside c) A new life
d) A new book
8. Who says, "This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning"? a) Mr. Frank b) Winston Churchill c) Mr. Koophuis
d) Mr. Van Daan
9. Who is the new person that the hiding place will include? a) Julian Kreshen b) Albert Dussel c) Margaret Goosens
d) Frank Van Daan
10. What is the profession of this new person? a) A dentist b) A veterinarian c) A doctor
d) A hatmaker
11. What do the Van Daans make up for the new person? a) A plate of food b) A set of rules c) A new bed
d) A new shirt
12. Why does the electricity have to go off for two weeks? a) They have been found out b) They have used up the ration. c) They have been making too much noise
d) They have not paid the bill

Short Answer Questions - October 9, 1942 - November 28, 1942
1. What is Westerbork?
2. What DOES NOT happen at Westerbork?
3. What do the Gestapo say happens when hostages end up dead?
4. What French book is Anne attempting to read?
5. Who were the occupants of the hiding place not warned was coming?
6. Why wasn't anyone warned about the person who came unexpectedly?
7. What is Anne longing to have because it seems so important?
8. Who says, "This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning"?
9. Who is the new person that the hiding place will include?
10. What is the profession of this new person?11. What do the Van Daans make up for the new person?
12. Why does the electricity have to go off for two weeks?

December 7, 1942 - April 2, 1943

The residents of the Secret Annex celebrate Chanuka and St. Nicholas Day. Everyone gets presents and enjoys the small celebration. The residents of the Annexe are thrilled to hear that they are all going to get an extra quarter pound of butter for the holidays. All non-Jews are entitled to a half-pound each. Those living in the Secret Annexe share four cards that they have purchased illegally. Anne sits in the main office, looking outside of the window. She thinks that the people walking outside look dirty and downtrodden. Meanwhile, sharing a room with the old dentist is making life worse for Anne. She is also becoming increasingly distressed to hear about the plight of Jews in the outside world. The next bit of excitement comes when they receive a large order of meat. Mr. Van Daan gets to work making sausages. Everyone laughs to see the sausages hanging from the ceiling.

Mr. Dussel passes the time by opening up a makeshift dental office. His first patient, Mrs. Van Daan, screams with pain as he tries to treat her decayed teeth. These little humorous episodes cannot distract Anne from the horror of what is going on with the Jews. At the same time, she continues to feel attacked by her family members, Mr. Dussel and the Van Daans. She says that she is "boiling with rage." At first, Mr. Dussel was shocked by the constant arguing in the house, but he has gotten used to it. Anne especially hates being compared to Margot and Peter. She says they don't act young. They are boring and she doesn't want to be like them. The adults are also getting on each other's nerves. Mrs. Frank tells Mr. Van Daan that she can't bear his stupid chatter. He is very insulted.

The building where they are hiding is sold. Mr. Koophuis pretends to have lost the key to the communicating door leading to the Annexe. The new owner was satisfied with the explanation. They are also being forced to ration butter and Anne thinks the Van Daans take more than their share. At night, they hear gunfire. Anne is scared and into her father's bed. During the gunfire, they must keep their rooms dark, which makes Anne even more afraid.

Anne writes more about their daily diet. She says they have eaten so many kidney and haricot beans that she can no longer stand the sight of them. They no longer eat bread in the evening. Meanwhile, she is growing out of her shoes. Nothing fits her except for a pair of snow boots. She is also learning how to cut her father's hair. He says she does such a good job that he won't hire a barber after the war. On March 24th, the residents get a big scare when they think someone is downstairs, but it turns out to be a false alarm.

The situation for the Jews in the outside word continues to grow worse. Hitler makes a declaration that all Jews must be out of German occupied countries before July 1st. Anne knows that Jews are being sent to "slaughterhouses," and it gives her nightmares. Mr. Frank is upset about business discussions going on downstairs. Anne and Margot lay with their ears pressed against the floor so they can eavesdrop for him. Unfortunately, Anne falls asleep on the linoleum and is not much help.

One night, when Anne is waiting for her father to come help her say her prayers, her mother comes in and offers to pray with her. Anne declines the invitation and Mrs. Frank gets tears in her eyes. Anne's mother comments that love cannot be forced. Anne feels guilty for pushing her away. For the first time, Anne realizes that her mother is hurt by her coldness, yet she feels Mrs. Frank is to blame for always criticizing her. Her parents expect her to apologize, yet Anne doesn't feel the need to apologize for acting on the truth.

December 7, 1942 - April 2, 1943 Analysis

In these diary entries, Anne is clearly starting to become her own person. She is becoming more mature. For instance, instead of complaining about how unfair it is to be compared to Margot, she just states that they are very different and that she would not want to be like Margot. The fights still bother her, as evidenced by the comment that she is boiling with rage, but she is becoming very confident in herself and trusting her own judgment and reasoning capabilities.

Anne is very matter-of-fact in her dealings with her mother. She feels like her mother has never showed her enough maternal care, therefore, she has never been able to develop strong feelings of love for her. Mr. and Mrs. Frank expect Anne to apologize for hurting her mother's feelings. Yet Anne refuses to apologize for acting on what she sees as the truth, even if it means making them more uncomfortable. In an earlier section of the book, Mrs. Frank said that she has taught Anne not to be too unassuming. This is obviously true. Anne may not feel that she loves her mother, but she has certainly learned from her.

Despite the persecution they have experienced and the religious holidays the household observes, Anne does not comment much on the fact that she is a Jew. In fact, religion seems to play almost no role in her life. For her being Jewish is more of a label than a spiritual path. When Anne does reflect on being Jewish, it is only to bitterly protest against anti-Semitism and the terrible plight of its victims.
Multiple Choice - December 7, 1942 - April 2, 1943
1. What holidays arrive just one day apart in 1942? a) Chanuka and St. Nicolas Day b) Christmas and St. Nicolas Day c) Chanuka and Christmas
d) Chanuka and Passover
2. what was on top of the basket at the celebration? a) A cross b) A mask of Black Peter c) A picture of Jesus
d) A star of David
3. What was Mr. Van Daan's past job? a) A cook b) A sausage maker c) A carpenter
d) A car manufacturer
4. What was Mr. Van Daan wearing as he was making sausages? a) Mr. Frank's shirt b) Mr. Dussel's hat c) His wife's apron
d) Mrs. Van Daan's fur
5. Who is Dussel's first client? a) Anne b) Mrs. Frank c) Mrs. Van Daan
d) Margot
6. What does Dussel decide to do with this free time and skills? a) Work on other people's hats b) Open up a medical clinic
c) Open up a vet clinic d) Open up a dental clinic
7. What happens that causes Mrs.Van Daan to become hysterical? a) She spills something on her fur b) She yells at her husband c) She breaks a vase
d) A tool gets caught in her tooth
8. What good news does the secret hiding place receive for the Christmas season? a) Everyone gets an extra half pound of butter b) Everyone gets a new outfit c) Everyone gets sugar to eat
d) Everyone will get to walk outside
9. Who does Mrs. Frank tell that she can't bear their stupid chatter anymore? a) Anne b) Mrs. Van Daan c) Mr. Frank
d) Mr. Van Daan
10. What has happened to the building with the secret hiding place? a) One of the windows was shattered b) It has been vacated by the workers c) It has been sold to a new owner
d) A fire has damaged it
11. What does Mr. Frank make for Margot and Anne? a) A small notebook in which they can share thoughts b) A card index box to write down names of books they have read c) A large pillow for them to share d) A music box that helps them pass the time
12. What bites Peter? a) A spider b) A bug c) His cat
d) A rat

Short Answer Questions - December 7, 1942 - April 2, 1943
1. What holidays arrive just one day apart in 1942?
2. what was on top of the basket at the celebration?
3. What was Mr. Van Daan's past job?
4. What was Mr. Van Daan wearing as he was making sausages?
5. Who is Dussel's first client?
6. What does Dussel decide to do with this free time and skills?
7. What happens that causes Mrs.Van Daan to become hysterical?
8. What good news does the secret hiding place receive for the Christmas season?
9. Who does Mrs. Frank tell that she can't bear their stupid chatter anymore?
10. What has happened to the building with the secret hiding place?
11. What does Mr. Frank make for Margot and Anne?
12. What bites Peter?

April 27, 1943 - September 10, 1943

Everyone in the house continues to fight with each other. The food situation is growing worse. However, Anne realizes that she is comparatively lucky.
"I usually come to the conclusion that it is a paradise compared with how other Jews how are not in hiding must be living. Even so, later on, when everything is normal again, I shall be amazed to think that we, who were so spick and span at home, should have sunk to such a low level."

The entire family is wearing frayed clothing. Anne and Margot have grown out of all of their things. Anne witnesses an air battle between the Germans and British. It is growing warm, but the Annexe residents still have to start a fire to burn their waste. They can't put anything in garbage pails, for fear that the warehouse boy will notice the trash. They are repeatedly woken by gunfire.

Anne celebrates another birthday. Her father writes her a poem about growing up and parenting that moves her. Anne is having trouble with her eyesight. She needs glasses and has had to give up her shorthand lessons. Mrs. Frank wants Miep to take Anne outside to get glasses, but Anne is terrified she'll be caught. She and Margot are keeping busy by helping Elli with the office work. Anne wants to work at the table in the bedroom she shares with Mr. Dussel. She asks to work there for just two afternoons a week, but he refuses and says that his work is more important than her knitting and mythology lessons. Later, Anne tries her hardest to politely bring up the subject again. Mr. Dussel calls her selfish, but agrees. Mr. Frank speaks to the older man to defend Anne against his verbal insults.

On Friday, July 16th, Peter discovers that burglars have been inside the building. They have taken some money and the sugar rations. Anne learns that North Amsterdam has
been heavily bombed and much of the area is in ruins. The diary switches in mood on July 23rd. Anne writes about what everyone wants to do as soon as they get out of the house. She says that Elli has offered to get them some fruit because it is very cheap. Anne writes about another argument she had with Dussel and Mrs. Van Daan. She has an extreme dislike for the woman. The whole house is suffering from fleas that the cat has brought in. Everyone is scratching.

Anne has now been in hiding for more than a year. She decides to try to describe her daily routine. She begins with how they spend their nights. They start their bedtime routine at about 9 p.m. Her bed is so small that every night she has to lengthen it with chairs and pillows. Everyone takes a turn in the bathroom before turning in at 10 p.m. Anne doesn't like sharing a room with Dussel because of the breathing noises he makes at night. She thinks he sounds like a fish gasping for breath.

On August 5, 1943, Anne describes their lunchtime schedule. At 12:30 p.m., the Annexe relaxes because the workers below them have gone to lunch. At 1 p.m., they listen to the BBC on the radio. Afterward, they share their midday meal. By 1:45, the meal is over. Mrs. Frank and Margot do the dishes. Everyone else takes a nap. They once again gather for their evening meal. Anne resents the way Mrs. Van Daan takes the best of everything for herself, whether it be the smallest potato or sweetest bite of something. Mrs. Van Daan does the cooking and Mrs. Frank washes the dishes. Anne writes that Dussel has an enormous appetite and never turns away a serving of anything. Elli eats with the family often and Anne enjoys her company.

On August 10th, Anne writes that Miep has gotten her an exceptionally fine pair of high-heeled shoes for a good price. She also describes how Dussel put them at risk by asking Miep to bring him a forbidden book. A week later, Anne resumes her writing. She calls this entry "The communal task of the day: potato peeling." Dussel criticizes the way she peels the potatoes, even though he doesn't do a very good job himself. Mr. Frank takes his work seriously and makes each potato perfect. Mr. and Mrs. Van Daan usually bicker while peeling, unless they have just had a serious argument. Then, they don't talk to each other at all. In her next entry, Anne writes about their mornings. At 8:30 a.m., everyone must be quiet. They cannot run water or use the bathroom while employees are downstairs. At 9 a.m., they eat breakfast and then spend their mornings reading.

April 27, 1943 - September 10, 1943 Analysis

Unlike the previous and later journal entries, this section of the book focuses on practical, day-to-day matters. Anne goes to great lengths to detail how the residents of the Annexe spend their days. Instead of only using her journal to record secret thoughts, she now seems more focused on acting as a journalist and narrator of their lives in the Annexe. She explains how the various family members behave at the dinner table and how they handle their various chores. This section is also important because it shows that Anne is growing physically into a young woman. She can no longer wear many of the clothes that she brought into the Annexe, which illustrates the passing of time.

Multiple Choice - April 27, 1943 - September 10, 1943
1. Who says, "I don't want to be cross, love can not be forced?" a) Mrs. Frank to Anne b) Anne to Peter c) Peter to Anne
d) Anne to Mrs. Frank
2. What does Anne do in response to loud war noises outside? a) She goes to her father b) She covers her ears c) She tries to escape
d) She packs up an escape bag
3. What are the new students required to sign and to promise? a) That they are in agreement with the New Order b) That they will fight for Hitler c) That they will not take anyone into hiding
d) That they will do well in school
4. Who offers his bed to Mrs. Van Daan when she is frightened? a) Mr. Van Daan b) Mr. Kraler c) Dussel
d) Mr. Frank
Short Answer Questions - April 27, 1943 - September 10, 1943 1. Who says, "I don't want to be cross, love can not be forced?"
2. What does Anne do in response to loud war noises outside?
3. What are the new students required to sign and to promise?
4. Who offers his bed to Mrs. Van Daan when she is frightened?

Vocab #7 - TEST on WED

Vocabulary #7


The Diary of Anne Frank
1. melancholy
2. emigrated
3. immigrated
4. ardent
5. pogrom
6. absurd
7. allotted
8. irony
9. scapegoat
10. Aryan
11. Nazi
12. Zionist
pgs. 141-151 in Pathways
13. chivalry
14. courtesy
15. jousting
16. dub (to dub a knight)
17. siege
18. dauphin
19. commerce
20. guild

Anne Frank Quiz Study Tips (Wednesday)

Hi everyone,

here are some vocabulary terms that we have learned about during our readings in Anne Frank, up to pg. 46 (Sat. Nov 7th 1942. You should be familiar with the meanings of the following terms:


1. fugitive
2. incomprehensible
3. black market
4. dire
5. vain
6. confidant
7. perception
8. foresight
9. involuntary
10. vague
11. Melancholy
12. Immigration
13. Stereotype
14. Scapegoat
15. Capitulation
16. Emigration
17. Prejudice
18. Pogrom
19. Ardent
20. Final Solution

Assignments Due this Week

Tuesday: Vocabulary TEST

Wednesday: Anne Frank Questions & Anne Frank Quiz (see other blog post for study tips)

Thursday: Speech in hard copy format & Speech presentation

Friday: Joan of Arc assignment & Speech presentation

THURSDAY - Hang in...you're almost there!!!!

Hi Grade 8's,

you guys are TROOPERS! You have done such a great job or working hard this week, even though you're tired and ready to be on your break. Way to have a positive attitude!

Just a reminder of what you need to do for tomorrow:

1) STUDY HARD! You're going to do GREAT on your test tomorrow- I just know it!

2) Bring your completed study tool (mind map, song lyrics, flash cards etc) with you to block 5/6

3) 8 A - be ready to present tomorrow morning

World Religions Study Aid ISLAM section due tomorrow - WEDNESDAY

Hi everyone,

just a reminder that you need to please have completed ALL of your Islam section of your study aid for the first class that you have with me tomorrow (including all of the colouring!)

Parent Info Night - TUESDAY NIGHT

Poster

Study Aid - JUDAISM due on TUESDAY

Hi everyone,

the Judaism section of your study guide is due first block tomorrow- NO EXCUSES!

For your World Religions Unit Test, you will need to complete ONE of the following three options:

1) Mind Map

2) Song

3) Flash Cards

To get full marks for these assignments, you must ensure that you do the following:

-use ALL of the vocabulary listed on the study guide
-be descriptive (don't use short cuts!)
-organize using colour (for # 1 & 3)
-use images & words to help you remember (explanations, not just definitions)

World Religions Unit Test - next THURSDAY

Hi everyone,

just a reminder that your World Religions Unit Test will be Thursday, blocks 5 & 6.

World Religions Unit Test Vocab

World Religions Vocabulary

Due Friday!

1) Hinduism crossword handout

Bonus:

pg. 167
5 across - ascetic
#7 across- moksha
#2 down- Lakshmi
#5 down - Aryan

pg.168
#3-7
#2 (the number 2 on the bottom of the page, NOT on the top)


2) Pie Chart - Population Demographic of ________________ (whatever your assigned religion is)

3) Late vocab sentences and Part B charts (only applies to a few people in the class)

World Religions Project- Part B Diagram TUESDAY

Hi grade 8's,

your part B diagram is due tomorrow (A - first block, B- by the end of the day)

Hindiuism Vocab #8 - Due Wednesday

Vocab #8

1. atman
2. avatar
3. bhakti
4. Brahma
5. Brahman
6. Brahmin
7. caste
8. guru
9. Krishna
10. meditation
11. Om
12. samsara
13. Shiva
14. untouchables
15. Upanishads
16.Vedas
17.Vishnu
18. Trimurti
19. Kshatriyas
20. Vaisyas
21. Sudras
22. pariah

IMPORTANT CHANGE- Part 'B' due on Thursday

Please note! Part B of your World Religions project is due on THURSDAY! not Friday (this was a type-o)

You must type it in good copy format according to WRCA format.

Humanities 8- PART 'B' due THURSDAY

Hi everyone,

just to let you know that the typed good copy of Part "B" of your World Religions project will be due on THURSDAY this week.

Also,

if you were absent from today's class, you missed our first handout on Hinduism. You will have to get this in hardcopy format from me in class.

Humanities World Religions Project Outline

World Religions Project Outline

SS Quiz postponed until Tuesday

Hi everyone,

the SS quiz has been moved until tomorrow (Tuesday)

Words to Know for Your Quiz

-BCE
-BC
-monotheism
-polytheism
-patriarch
-semitic
-belief
-fact
-opinion
-belief system
-Abraham
-Ten Commandments
-Moses
-Ten Plagues of Egypt
-Passover
-Idol
-Jerusalem
-Israel
-Chosen People
-Messiah
-Covenant
-Bar/Bah Mitvah
-Circumcision
-Synagogue
-Star of David
-Chanukah
-Torah
-Rabbi
-Ishmael
-Isaac
-Ka'bah
-Koran
-Muhammad
-Muslim
-Medina
-Revelation
-Mecca
-5 Pillars of Islam
-Arabic/Muslim countries (see handout with map)
-Caliph
-Imam
-Mosque
-Crescent & Star
-

SS quiz on Monday

Hi everyone,

just a reminder that you will be having an SS quiz on Judaism and Islam on Monday during the first block of the day that you have with me. The information that you need to study is from the 7 handouts that you have received during classtime (4 on Judaism and 3 on Islam). Study hard!

Vocabulary #9 - Due THURSDAY

English Words

1. satire
2. acronym
3. tribute
4. icon
5. metaphor
6. personification

Socials Words

7. Islam
8. Muhammad
9. Muslim
10. Allah
11. Koran
12. revelation
13. Medina
14. Five Pillars
15. Caliph
16. Jihad
17. Ottoman Empire
18. Shi’ah sect
19. Sunni sect
20. Mosque
21. Crescent moon and star
22. Ka’bah

Icon assignment - due MONDAY

Hi grade 8's,

just a reminder that your 1) TYPE-WRITTEN 2) GOOD COPY 3) WRCA FORMAT copy of your icon assignment is due on Monday (tomorrow) in the first block you have with me.

You need to already have it printed off by the time you get to class.

Due: Teusday

1. Joe DiMaggio english questions

2. social studies judaism review worksheet

Due on FRIDAY

Hi grade 8's,

just a reminder that you have following due for tomorrow (Friday)

1) SS informal group presentations

2) Vocab sentences

3) SS "Bible" handout

4) Instant Messaging english questions

Vocab #8 - Due Wednesday first class of day with Mrs.T

1) heirloom
2) memoir
3) construction
4) ideology
5) value
6) implication
7) aesthetic
8) medium
9) advertising
10) media
11) heresy
12) cathedral
13) jousting
14) courtesy
15) social status
16) club
17) vigil
18) hierarchy
19) obselete
20) siege

SS Studying Assignment- Due MONDAY

We have been trying a different method of studying and you have a choice of two options to complete for this assignment, which will be due on Monday.

IMPORTANT! This assignment must be completed before you are allowed to write the test. If the assignment is not done for the assigned block on Monday, you wil:

1) be in at lunch to work on it
2) be working in on it while the rest of the class is writing the test
3) be in with Mrs. Teichrob from 3-4 on Monday after school to finish it
4) Steps 1-3 will be repeated on Tuesday until the assignment is done.

Basically, YOU WILL ONLY WRITE THE TEST ONCE YOU HAVE COMPLETED THIS!


CHOICE NUMBER 1 - MIND MAP

A. At the centre of your mind map, it will read "High Middle Ages
B. The six main themes of the chapter (see below) will branch out of the centre
1. Feudalism
2. Medieval Life & Customs
3. Beliefs & Religion
4. Law
5. The Crusades
6. Royal Power
C. Write all of the chapters vocabulary words under the matching chapter theme (one of the 6 themes listed above)
D. Use color and small symbols/pictures to organize your mind map onto a large piece of paper, according to the theme. For example, all of the vocabulary words that are in some way connected to feudalism will all be the color red and will be located on one section of your paper. You should incorporate every bolded word in the chapter as well as important people, places, things and concepts that are mentioned throughout the chapter under one of the six main themes.


CHOICE NUMBER 2- SONG

A. For this option, you will complete parts A, B and C as listed above.
D. Choose and download a karaoke version of one of your favorite songs. Write your own lyrics using the same organizational strategies and words that were mentioned above. You should be able to understand the meaning of the words by the way that you use it in the song (just like how we do with vocab sentences!). You may want to incorporate actions etc. to help you remember the lyrics. You will not have to perform this before the class...just Mrs. T :)

This assignment is going to be due before you write the test on Monday. Be sure you put time and effort into this task as it will be worth more marks than a worksheet etc.

COMP 8 A- 5 advertising images

Hi computers 8A,

please come to computers class with your five advertising images printed off for tomorrow's computers class.

CLASS WILL BE IN MRS.TEICHROB'S PORTABLE (the grade 7's are using the computers lab to write an important test)

SS 8 - Due tomorrow

Hi everyone,

for the first class that you have with me tomorrow, please complete all of the highlighting and sorting of all of your Chapter 2 vocabulary terms (what we were working on in class today).

Please DO NOT go beyond completing anything further than this tonight- I want to give you more guidance and guidelines in class as you continue to work on this.

~Mrs. T

QUIZ Vocabulary #6 - Tuesday

Hi gr. 8's,

you will be having your vocabulary quiz on Tuesday.

SS 8 - Quiz on TUESDAY

Hi grade 8's,

you will be having a quiz on the first half on Chapter 2 of Pathways from pgs. 38-top of pg 56.

Vocabulary #6 - Due on THURSDAY (tomorrow), January 6th

Vocabulary #6

1. vermin
2. louse
3. drought
4. Lammas
5. troubadour
6. obligation
7. ward
8. skeptical
9. relic
10. excommunication
11. tithe
12. ecclesiastical
13. monarch
14. chastity
15. trade
16. miller
17. fletcher
18. tanner
19. thatcher
20. smith

SS 8 - Chapter Two Pathways Questions pg. 53 - Due Friday, January 7th

Read pages 47-53 of Pathways (we completed this during classtime) and answer the following questions on pg 53 of Pathways:

#1 (2 marks)

#2 (2 marks)

#4 (4 marks)

#5 (3 marks)

#6a (4 marks)

#7a (4 marks)

Term Two English Vocabulary Words to Know

Memoir - A descriptive recording of a person's personal life experiences

Heirloom - A piece of property that has been in the family for generations; the item has either monetary or sentimental value

English - A Desk for My Daughter Questions - Due Monday January 10th

-Read story "A Desk for my Daughter" in Crossroads on pg 192
-Using full sentences, complete questions 1a, b, c, and d in four to five sentences

Heirloom/ Family Tradition Assignment - due next Friday (Jan 14th)

Heirloom Assignment