Monday Homework (11/9/15): 

       8M Bible: Memory Verse: Philippians 4:8

          7^th Language Arts:  Read chapter 13 in "The Bronze Bow"

    

          8^th Language Arts: "The Woods Runner" - see calendar and job

          8th History: None

Tuesday Homework (11/10/15): 

             8M Bible: Personal Response question to close 2 Samuel

          7^th Language Arts: Read chapter 14 of "The Bronze Bow"; complete page 8 in packet

          8^th Language Arts: complete "The Woods Runner" tonight

          8th History: Check Up, p. 113 - #'s 1, 3, 5, 6, 9

Wednesday Homework (11/11/15): 

NO SCHOOL - VETERAN'S DAY

        8M Bible:

          7^th Language Arts: 

          8^th Language Arts:  
          8th History: 

Thursday Homework (11/12/15): 

        8M Bible: None

          7^th Language Arts: "The Bronze Bow" - see calendar; work on ESSAY!

  

          8^th Language Arts: study for "The Woods Runner" test (SEE BELOW FOR POSSIBLE QUESTIONS)

       8th History: p. 116. #'s 2, 3, 5

The Woods Runner – Open Book Essay Exam (8th Grade)


1.) Describe how Samuel changes over the course of his adventure. What is the cause of this change? Would you say this change in Samuel is a positive or negative change?

2.) Gary Paulsen created a story surrounding a major event in American history. How does Paulsen create suspense in his narrative? How does he incorporate historical events to create this suspense?

3.) How does Paulsen portray the British troops? Are they always bad?


4.) Based on Samuel’s experiences in war, what might you say about Paulsen's views on combat? Does he make an argument one way or the other?

Friday Homework (11/13/15): 

            8M Bible: 

          7^th Language Arts:

          8^th Language Arts: 
          8th History: