I hope you all had a good day yesterday while I was out. Today is an ‘E’ day so we will go to Art. We will also begin our new novel titled Frightful's Mountain by Jean Craighead George. A central them throughout this book is how man and nature interact. Think about how we interact with the natural world. Remember to
order your lunch, sharpen your pencils, pick up an Ipad, and then work on the Point to Ponder.
Thank you
Mrs. Sargent & Mr. T.
P2P: How do humans interact with nature? How do you interact with nature?
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
There are 5 of these patches throughout the world.
The largest is 6 times the size of France,
Activity #1
How do you feel?
I can formulate an opinion about a topic pertaining to how man and nature interact, and support my opinion within a group of my peers.
Directions: Listen to each statement and decide whether you agree or disagree.
I strongly Agree I strongly Disagree
Humans should be allowed to do whatever they want with nature, plants and animals.
It is people's responsibility to take care of nature and protect it.
Global Warming is a topic humans need to take care of.
GMO's (genetically modified organisms) should be removed from all food products.
Yes Not sure No
Should we be allowed to cut down trees?
Should people be eating genetically modified foods?
Should we be allowed to have a patent on life?
Should humans be drilling for oil?
Should humans be hydro-fracking?
Should animals be put in Zoos, theme parks, or the circus for our enjoyment?
Would you cut down a tree if an animal was nesting in, or around it?
Activity #2
Who is Jean Craighead George?
Directions:
With your group members, go to the link above and read about Jean Craighead George. Use your Cornell Note recording sheet to write down important information that you learn while reading. You will be responsible for writing 4-5 facts.
Activity #3
Read the Forward by Robert F. Kennedy
I can read the forward of the novel Frighful's Mountain in order to learn about the author and her purpose for writing the story.
Key Questions:
What did you learn about Jean Craighead George from reading the forward?
How did Jean Craighead George inspire Robert F. Kennedy Jr.?
What were the important vocabulary words in the forward, and can you determine their meaning from the context?
Activity #4
Independent Reading
Directions:
Read for 15 - 20 minutes without interuption. Then complete your reading log activities.
Homework:
Read chapter 1 of the Novel Frighful's Mountain
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