Possible Themes in the Giver
Today we are declaring our themes for the upcoming themes assignment for The Giver. To do that you are to follow the link and add AT LEAST one possible theme (but you should be able to add 3 or so).
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S_di1p8BVfoZtjk4j8-tlafq0GfHS8tvS0-UoRhcAoc/edit?usp=sharing
Here is a link to the original assignment
17.11.13 Themes Assignment-1u40uav
Math – Things that Can Help You to Understand Balancing Equations
The Giver – Ch. 17-18 Responses
Quick Write for Nov. 21 – The Return of McBoatface
Quick Write for Nov. 20
Health – Body Image and Avatars
Today we are talking about body image and how it is reflected in the common media around us; even in our video games. To do this students will need to access different versions of an avatar creator. Follow the links below to access the programs used in class.
Use the link below for the first portion of the lesson.
http://mediasmarts.ca/sites/mediasmarts/files/games/avatar-maker/
Math – Variables, Expressions and Equations
Here are a few videos to watch that will help you to understand our upcoming Math assignments.
Start by watching this video for the basics of what Algebra is and how it can be used.
Watch this video for an intro to the terms “constant”, “coefficient”, and “like terms”. Your sumdog assignment this week has you solving single variable equations. Watch this video to find out how to “simplify an equation”.
We also covered these two worksheets (answer keys are there to help you learn the concept). These will help guide you into the sumdog challenge questions you are about to face.
17.11.17 basic-algebra1_TTZWB-1d778j0
17.11.17 basic-algebra4_TTZWF-2bp1g1c