I hope you all are having a wonderful Christmas break. Take some time to rest, relax, and enjoy this "down" time. When we get back from vacation it will be time to get in gear and on board with parts of speech, research, and writing. Oh yes...it's coming. So come back refreshed and ready to write. Do you know where your journal is? You may need to replace it and start the new year fresh. Don't forget your blue/black ink pens and be thinking about a new year's resolution and goal for this nine weeks. Report cards approacheth!
-Ms. McNeill
Monday, December 27, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Adjectives
Do you know the difference between an adjective and an adverb? On Monday we looked at adjectives and reviewed parts of speech.
Copy ALL definitions and complete the work and homework before Wednesday (12/8/10)
EQ: What is an adjective and what does it modify? Answer: A describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun.
Lesson:
Holt Handbook pg. 38 1-10 Write the sentences below and identify the adjectives:
1. A silvery moon rode down the western sky.
2. It shed a pale light on the quiet countryside.
3. Long meadows spread out between two hills.
4. The smell of the wild onion was strong.
5. The only sound we heard was the sharp crackle of the fire.
6. Suddenly, several stars came out.
7. I watched until the entire sky glowed with bright stars.
8. I was lonely and happy at the same time.
9. I finally became sleepy and longed for my warm bed.
10. Soon I went indoors and fell into a deep sleep.
Homework: Adjective/Adverb WS due Wednesday
Example sentences: Underline the adjectives; Circle the nouns they modify; For each adjective write whether it answers the question "which one?" "what kind?" or "how many?"
1. One graceful eagle circled overhead.
2. The cute, little clown had a big, reddish nose.
3. Several excited people watched the game.
4. That black kitten jumped at the moving string.
Underline the adjectives and circle the nouns they modify (on your own paper)
1. The little country mouse was scared.
2. Her city cousin seemed braver.
3. The house cat appeared enormous.
4. Her country home is quiet and safe.
5. The spicy food here tastes delicious!
6. The happy mice are glad.
Comparitive/Superlative forms of adjectives:
A comparative form is used to compare two nouns. A superlative is used to compare three or more nouns.
Example: John rode his bike faster than Tom. (comparative)
Jean roder her bike the fastest of all. (superlative)
9. Take one booklet and pass the rest to the
Copy ALL definitions and complete the work and homework before Wednesday (12/8/10)
EQ: What is an adjective and what does it modify? Answer: A describing word that modifies a noun or pronoun.
Lesson:
Holt Handbook pg. 38 1-10 Write the sentences below and identify the adjectives:
1. A silvery moon rode down the western sky.
2. It shed a pale light on the quiet countryside.
3. Long meadows spread out between two hills.
4. The smell of the wild onion was strong.
5. The only sound we heard was the sharp crackle of the fire.
6. Suddenly, several stars came out.
7. I watched until the entire sky glowed with bright stars.
8. I was lonely and happy at the same time.
9. I finally became sleepy and longed for my warm bed.
10. Soon I went indoors and fell into a deep sleep.
Homework: Adjective/Adverb WS due Wednesday
Example sentences: Underline the adjectives; Circle the nouns they modify; For each adjective write whether it answers the question "which one?" "what kind?" or "how many?"
1. One graceful eagle circled overhead.
2. The cute, little clown had a big, reddish nose.
3. Several excited people watched the game.
4. That black kitten jumped at the moving string.
Underline the adjectives and circle the nouns they modify (on your own paper)
1. The little country mouse was scared.
2. Her city cousin seemed braver.
3. The house cat appeared enormous.
4. Her country home is quiet and safe.
5. The spicy food here tastes delicious!
6. The happy mice are glad.
Comparitive/Superlative forms of adjectives:
A comparative form is used to compare two nouns. A superlative is used to compare three or more nouns.
Example: John rode his bike faster than Tom. (comparative)
Jean roder her bike the fastest of all. (superlative)
9. Take one booklet and pass the rest to the
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Transitive and Intransitive verbs
If you missed the notes from yesterday please get them in the "While You Were Out" folder when you return. Your transitive/intransitive WS (homework from Monday) is due Wednesday (12/1/10). We begin our in-class project this week! More details later...
Want to test your knowledge? Try this link: http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/verbs/quiz231.html
and take the 12 question quiz.
Want to test your knowledge? Try this link: http://www.softschools.com/quizzes/grammar/verbs/quiz231.html
and take the 12 question quiz.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt! Extra Credit
EXTRA CREDIT: Use the following website to complete this Thanksgiving Scavenger Hunt!
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/dailylp/dailylp/dailylp029.shtml
Lesson Plan Resource:
You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving
The remarkable resource above was created by the staff of Plimoth Plantation. Students step into the shoes of Dancing Shoes, a modern-day descendent of the Wampanoag Indians, and Sara, a descendent of Remember Allerton, one of the original colonists who landed at Plimoth aboard the Mayflower. We recommend walking students through this Web presentation. To do that, you can project the Web site on a screen for all to see. (If you do not have access to a projector attached to your Internet connection, perhaps you can present this Web site in your school's computer lab.) Together, you and your students can explore these sections of the site:
Once you have explored the site in detail as a class, you might let students explore at their own pace (in the classroom computer center or the school computer lab). Let them us the Web site as a resource as they complete the "Investigating the First Thanksgiving" Quiz. Students might work with a partner to do this activity. The answers to this quiz appear in the Assessment section below.
http://www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/dailylp/dailylp/dailylp029.shtml
Lesson Plan Resource:
You Are the Historian: Investigating the First Thanksgiving
The remarkable resource above was created by the staff of Plimoth Plantation. Students step into the shoes of Dancing Shoes, a modern-day descendent of the Wampanoag Indians, and Sara, a descendent of Remember Allerton, one of the original colonists who landed at Plimoth aboard the Mayflower. We recommend walking students through this Web presentation. To do that, you can project the Web site on a screen for all to see. (If you do not have access to a projector attached to your Internet connection, perhaps you can present this Web site in your school's computer lab.) Together, you and your students can explore these sections of the site:
- Fact or Myth? -- Is what you think about the 1621 harvest celebration really true?
- The Evidence -- This actual letter a colonist wrote about the 1621 celebration stands as primary-source evidence of what happened.
- The Wampanoag People -- Learn how the Wampanoag of 1621 lived and gave thanks through the four seasons.
- The English Colonists -- Visit a colonist's home to learn how the family prepared for the 1621 celebration.
- The Path to 1621 -- Learn about events that led up to the celebration of 1621.
- Share What You Have Discovered -- Students use what they have learned to create their own museum exhibit with captions.
Be sure to refer to the "Becoming a Historian" Teacher's Guide. This teacher's guide suggests ways to use each of the above sections of the Web site to teach important lessons about the harvest celebration of 1621 and the role of historians.Follow-Up
Once you have explored the site in detail as a class, you might let students explore at their own pace (in the classroom computer center or the school computer lab). Let them us the Web site as a resource as they complete the "Investigating the First Thanksgiving" Quiz. Students might work with a partner to do this activity. The answers to this quiz appear in the Assessment section below.
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Thursday, November 11, 2010
MLA Modern Language Association (2nd period MUST read)
What Is MLA Style?
All fields of research agree on the need to document scholarly borrowings, but documentation conventions vary because of the different needs of scholarly disciplines. MLA style for documentation is widely used in the humanities, especially in writing on language and literature. Generally simpler and more concise than other styles, MLA style features brief parenthetical citations in the text keyed to an alphabetical list of works cited that appears at the end of the work.MLA style has been widely adopted by schools, academic departments, and instructors for over half a century. The association's guidelines are also used by over 1,100 scholarly and literary journals, newsletters, and magazines and by many university and commercial presses. The MLA's guidelines are followed throughout North America and in Brazil, China, India, Japan, Taiwan, and other countries around the world.
The MLA publishes two authoritative explanations of MLA style: the MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers and the MLA Style Manual and Guide to Scholarly Publishing.
For more on this click the MLA link to the right of the posts. Be ready for your pre-test on Monday. Vocabulary tested- bibliography, works cited page, expository writing and types of informational texts ("How to" paragraphs, recipes, textbooks, articles, newspaper articles, magazine articles, some non-fiction books, biographies)
Do you know how to: find an appropriate topic for research? How to narrow your topic, brainstorm ideas, create a thesis statement (main topic) with supporting facts (at least 3)? Do you know how to write an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion? Do you know what a reliable source is? Primary source? Secondary source?
Can you summarize main points and give credit to your sources? (If not that is plagiarism- a BIG no no!)
What about finding books in the library...do you know how to use DESTINY? Do you know about call numbers? Do you know the difference between a source and a search engine? This and more- next week people. Oh yes, get ready to write. It is coming...and then we can all have pumpkin pie (or other goodies). Gobble Gobble.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Expository writing: TIME FOR KIDS
Go to http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/ and click grades 5 and 6. Read the COVER STORY entitled "Lunch Lessons." Edition 5–6: Magazine Quiz
What’s Cooking? November 5, 2010
Use this week’s issue of TIME For Kids (Edition 5–6) to answer the questions. For each question, write the answer on your own paper or print out a copy and circle the best answer.
Comprehension QuizArticle: “Lunch Lessons”
(Identify Main Idea)
1. This story is mostly about
A. school gardens.
B. athletes helping kids get
more exercise.
C. a typical day for a chef.
D. chefs helping to improve
school lunches.
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Recall Facts and Details)
2. As part of the Chefs Move to
Schools program, chefs
A. teach cooking classes.
B. help plant school gardens.
C. create healthy recipes for
cafeterias.
D. All of the above
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Interpret Vocabulary in Context)
3. You can tell from reading the
first paragraph that basil is a
type of
A. pepperoni.
B. fruit.
C. herb.
D. dough.
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Identify Cause and Effect)
4. Schools serve processed and
packaged foods because they
A. are healthy.
B. are often loaded with salt.
C. cost less.
D. taste the best.
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Identify Fact and Opinion)
6. Which statement is a fact?
A. Growing vegetables is fun.
B. Nobody should eat pepperoni.
C. Basil is delicious.
D. More than 1,000 chefs have
joined the Chefs Move to
Schools program.
What’s Cooking? November 5, 2010
Use this week’s issue of TIME For Kids (Edition 5–6) to answer the questions. For each question, write the answer on your own paper or print out a copy and circle the best answer.
Comprehension QuizArticle: “Lunch Lessons”
(Identify Main Idea)
1. This story is mostly about
A. school gardens.
B. athletes helping kids get
more exercise.
C. a typical day for a chef.
D. chefs helping to improve
school lunches.
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Recall Facts and Details)
2. As part of the Chefs Move to
Schools program, chefs
A. teach cooking classes.
B. help plant school gardens.
C. create healthy recipes for
cafeterias.
D. All of the above
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Interpret Vocabulary in Context)
3. You can tell from reading the
first paragraph that basil is a
type of
A. pepperoni.
B. fruit.
C. herb.
D. dough.
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Identify Cause and Effect)
4. Schools serve processed and
packaged foods because they
A. are healthy.
B. are often loaded with salt.
C. cost less.
D. taste the best.
Article: “Lunch Lessons”
(Identify Fact and Opinion)
6. Which statement is a fact?
A. Growing vegetables is fun.
B. Nobody should eat pepperoni.
C. Basil is delicious.
D. More than 1,000 chefs have
joined the Chefs Move to
Schools program.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Pronoun flashcards
Are you a visual or tactile learner? Try viewing and printing these cards from the following website:
http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/pronouns.php
A few other helpful sites to help you keep all the many pronouns straight:
http://languagearts.pppst.com/pronouns.html
http://www.topenglishteaching.com/english/teaching_resources.asp?teaching=pronouns
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1566
http://www.englishmedialab.com/Quizzes/intermediate/relative%20pronoun.htm
http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain//cgi-bin/gg.cgi?AFUNCT=1&ALEVEL=0&A1=m
Thanks!
http://www.mes-english.com/flashcards/pronouns.php
A few other helpful sites to help you keep all the many pronouns straight:
http://languagearts.pppst.com/pronouns.html
http://www.topenglishteaching.com/english/teaching_resources.asp?teaching=pronouns
http://ethemes.missouri.edu/themes/1566
http://www.englishmedialab.com/Quizzes/intermediate/relative%20pronoun.htm
http://www.funbrain.com/funbrain//cgi-bin/gg.cgi?AFUNCT=1&ALEVEL=0&A1=m
Thanks!
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Parents: See agenda note for today...
Agenda note went home today with instructions for logging in to the home page, McNeill's Masterminds, and how to get to "Presentations" to review pronouns for our pronoun test tomorrow. Homework tonight: make sure you have chosen a problem (community, U.S., world issue) and think of at least three solutions or ways to help solve that problem. Our next writing will be in class on Friday...introductions for the next essay: Problem/solution essay. You can also read a model example online: home page, staff, McNeill, Links, and then Elements of Literature...from there...choose Writing (at the top) and then under 6th grade- Problem/Solution essay. Printed copies available if needed.
Finished with all the lab assignments? Check out the Urban Legends on McNeill's Masterminds or do some L. Arts Funbrain activities.
Finished with all the lab assignments? Check out the Urban Legends on McNeill's Masterminds or do some L. Arts Funbrain activities.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Benchmark Make-ups!
If you missed our benchmark today (maybe you were sick or on the field trip) you need to make it up during class on Tuesday when we return. You will then need to check out a Holt Handbook and complete the class work that you will miss on pronouns. If you want to get a head start, go to the MCMS homepage, staff, McNeill, Presentations, Powerpoints, and then choose "Parts of Speech." Review personal and possessive pronouns (also reflexive and demonstrative if you are a go-getter). Our team will be going on the field trip on Wed. and I will be in training on Thursday. You will begin your next writing assignment, a problem-solution essay (more details later). If you want a head start go to the Elements of Literature link on the home page and then choose collection 2 and scroll down...you can read a sample essay that I will give you in class as a model.
For now...just enjoy your 3 day weekend. See you bright and early Tuesday- rested and ready to work. Reminder- it's a blue week.
For now...just enjoy your 3 day weekend. See you bright and early Tuesday- rested and ready to work. Reminder- it's a blue week.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
2nd period reminders: 10-5-10
A few gentle reminders...
- Go to September archives (on the right towards the bottom) and answer the online response #1 question...thank you those who already did.
- When you have a few minutes...look to the right under the food writing section and there is a link to epals warm-up. You don't have to have an account (I don't think) to post to this link. It went with our food writing and focus on customs (from "All American Slurp").
- Find a quote by an author and bring it to class. Make sure you give credit to the author and write it down as a direct quotation. It may be used on the blog.
- Poetry contest- this disappeared from the site...not sure what happened. If you are interested in submitting see me. I will open this up to all classes and set a new deadline.
- Get out those Digital Storytelling Project sheets...oh yes...it is almost time! We will work out any problems with recording, sharing devices, etc. No worries...however, I don't think they will approve our correspondence with the school in New Zealand if it is a school account. We will still do the project and have a culminating celebration- hopefully with your parents there. To be continued...
Re-test information- Nouns, Simple subject/simple predicate
I will have these graded by the end of the week. They will be figured into your 9 week average. "La Bamba" writing will carry over into next 9 weeks. *Please note* Monday's notes over common/proper/compound nouns and simple subject/simple predicate are on the school webpage under McNeill and then "Calendar." Additionally there are notes on our next focus: concrete, abstract, and collective nouns. Don't forget that you can also go on the school page under my name, then "Presentations" and "Parts of Speech" Powerpoint. You can review personal pronouns (because they can be the subject of any sentence), prepositions (because they begin prepositional phrases and you need to also know the object of each prepositional phrase), and also begin reviewing helping/linking verbs so you can recognize verb phrases.
Hang in there! You can do it! Small break from grammar tomorrow- we will be doing reader's theater and choral reading as we begin our unit on fluency.
Hang in there! You can do it! Small break from grammar tomorrow- we will be doing reader's theater and choral reading as we begin our unit on fluency.
Monday, September 27, 2010
Grammar Notes: 9-27
Vocabulary:
compound subject- consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and that have the same verb. Example: He and I are going to the movies on Saturday. Compound subjects = He/I
compound verb- consists of two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction and that have the same subject.
Example: Our band practices together and writes songs. Compound verb- practices/writes
Simile- a comparison between two unlike things using "like," "as," or "resembles."
Voice- How the author relays his/her message. Narration plays into voice as well as tone. So far we have studied mostly first-person narration, but in "La Bamba" we were introduced to our first 3rd person story.
Holt Handbook: Exercise 10 page 13; 1-5 Write the sentences! Identifying Compound Subjects
Directions: Identify the compound subjects in each of the following sentences.
Example: 1. October and June are my favorite months.
1. October, June
1. Wild ducks and geese migrate south each year.
2. Stars and planets form a galaxy.
3. Someday dolphins and people may be able to communicate with each other.
4. Baseball and soccer are the two most popular sports at my sister's school.
5. Eggs and flour are two ingredients in pancakes.
compound subject- consists of two or more subjects that are joined by a conjunction and that have the same verb. Example: He and I are going to the movies on Saturday. Compound subjects = He/I
compound verb- consists of two or more verbs that are joined by a conjunction and that have the same subject.
Example: Our band practices together and writes songs. Compound verb- practices/writes
Simile- a comparison between two unlike things using "like," "as," or "resembles."
Voice- How the author relays his/her message. Narration plays into voice as well as tone. So far we have studied mostly first-person narration, but in "La Bamba" we were introduced to our first 3rd person story.
Holt Handbook: Exercise 10 page 13; 1-5 Write the sentences! Identifying Compound Subjects
Directions: Identify the compound subjects in each of the following sentences.
Example: 1. October and June are my favorite months.
1. October, June
1. Wild ducks and geese migrate south each year.
2. Stars and planets form a galaxy.
3. Someday dolphins and people may be able to communicate with each other.
4. Baseball and soccer are the two most popular sports at my sister's school.
5. Eggs and flour are two ingredients in pancakes.
Friday, September 24, 2010
"La Bamba" pp. 48-53 Elements of Literature
Wednesday's selection: (moved to Friday 9/24) "La Bamba"
You will read this short narrative story about Manuel. It is written in 3rd person narration with lots of figurative language. For example, you will be asked to find similes with a partner after finishing the selection.
Notes: simile- a comparison between two unlike things using the word like or as or resembles. See also class reference book: Handbook of Literary terms (brown book on bookshelf).
References to help you understand the selection: Ritchie Valens- singer; Gary Soto- author
Writing tie-in- Journal topics- choose one of the following and write a one page response in your composition book: (assignment is due during class next Thursday 9/30/10)
1. This selection references vinyl records. Research types of recording devices and compare vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, and current MP3s. How has music recording changed over the years?
2. In the story Manuel has to perform publicly in front of his school. Have you ever had to perform in front of an audience? If so, when. Describe the feeling of performing and compare/contrast with Manuel's feelings while performing.
3. Many actors/actresses have to deal with stage fright or may have "butterflies" about performing. Find an article or a book about public speaking. How might you deal with anxious feelings?
4. Read a short biography about Ritchie Valens. Write a one page summary of his life as a performer. You may include details such as the movie that chronicled his life.
http://www.ritchievalens.com/ (Ritchie Valens- Official Website)
Hear the jukebox! http://www.ritchievalens.com/jukebox.html
Thursday, September 23, 2010
2nd period only: Online response #1
Please respond to the question below by clicking on "comments." Do not use your full name when posting- just initials. Here is your question:
Of all of our writings which one is your favorite? So far you should have:
Of all of our writings which one is your favorite? So far you should have:
- a narrative writing with picture (autobiographical incident)
- a food writing paragraph on your favorite food- using sensory details
- a response (your opinion) to a restaurant review
- 2nd period- autobiography of your favorite fruit
- "I am" poem
- Poem about your narrative incident
- Daily warm-ups/journals
- "Mock" writing for who you would be for a day.
RESPOND before Monday 9/27/10 please.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Newspaper Staff: meeting and deadline reminders
Hey crew! Just a reminder that we will be meeting on Thursday until 5pm. You should have shown me a rough draft of your story assignment yesterday. I need final copies on Thursday at our meeting and I need a hard copy and a saved copy to your jump drive (or email it as an attachment)- see me if you don't know how to do this. Bringing snacks? Don't forget if you signed up. We will soon be taking a club picture...probably not tomorrow...meeting next week maybe. Thank you for those of you who have shown me your work. You also need to bring your newspaper "dues" of $10 during homeroom this week. All money has to be turned in by 1:00 daily. See you Thursday! We might even have a computer lab that day...
Quiz: Common and Proper nouns
Ready for your quiz today? I hope so!
Definitions:
common noun- a general type of noun; NOT a specific name of a person place or thing. Example: school
Proper noun- a specific name of a person place or thing. Example: Mason Creek Middle School
*Reminder: Proper nouns are CAPITALIZED!
Tip: Be careful not to confuse PROPER nouns with PRONOUNS. Pronouns replace nouns in the sentence and there are several types of pronouns: personal, reflexive, possessive are a few examples of types of pronouns (he, she, it, they, my, mine, his, its etc. However, a PROPER NOUN is simply the SPECIFIC name of something. EXAMPLES: Tina, Pacific Ocean, Spanish, Mr. Gregory, Arbor Place Mall
Quiz tomorrow over: 1. Vocabulary from "All American Slurp" (Words to Own) : lavishly, etiquette, spectacles, sultry, prawn, mortified (you can review on Elements of Literature link from the home page remember? Or look in your notes from last week)
2. Common/Proper nouns
3. Compound nouns (two nouns joined together to form a NEW word. Example: sunflower= sun + flower
*We will also be studying compound SUBJECTS and compound VERBS (simple predicates).
Study hard! Study smart! Do your best!
Good luck :)
Definitions:
common noun- a general type of noun; NOT a specific name of a person place or thing. Example: school
Proper noun- a specific name of a person place or thing. Example: Mason Creek Middle School
*Reminder: Proper nouns are CAPITALIZED!
Tip: Be careful not to confuse PROPER nouns with PRONOUNS. Pronouns replace nouns in the sentence and there are several types of pronouns: personal, reflexive, possessive are a few examples of types of pronouns (he, she, it, they, my, mine, his, its etc. However, a PROPER NOUN is simply the SPECIFIC name of something. EXAMPLES: Tina, Pacific Ocean, Spanish, Mr. Gregory, Arbor Place Mall
Quiz tomorrow over: 1. Vocabulary from "All American Slurp" (Words to Own) : lavishly, etiquette, spectacles, sultry, prawn, mortified (you can review on Elements of Literature link from the home page remember? Or look in your notes from last week)
2. Common/Proper nouns
3. Compound nouns (two nouns joined together to form a NEW word. Example: sunflower= sun + flower
*We will also be studying compound SUBJECTS and compound VERBS (simple predicates).
Study hard! Study smart! Do your best!
Good luck :)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Lemon Writing
Have you ever really wondered about your favorite fruit? Bonus points if you bring a lemon to class tomorrow...and of course your composition book and pen. This is going to be interesting.
| “When fate hands you a lemon, make lemonade.” | |
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Newspaper Staff- The Howler
For MCMS: If you are interested in trying out for our school newspaper, The Howler, please stop by to see me starting tomorrow through Sept. 2nd. All recommendations and writing samples must be turned in by September 3rd. Good luck! There are only 6-7 positions available for each grade level.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Ta-Na-E-Ka: Literary extension
Further reading
KANSA,
also known as the Kaw Indians, North American Indian tribe of Siouan linguistic stock (see American Indian Languages) and of the Plains culture area. The Kansa are related to the Osage Indians.The tribe originally lived along the lower Kansas River in villages consisting of large conical-shaped earthen lodges shared by several families. The Kansa lived a seminomadic life, depending primarily on buffalo hunting and some farming for their food. They obtained social prestige and honor only in combat, and their chiefs were chosen for bravery and wisdom. Religious beliefs were centered around spirits associated with nature. Typical of the Plains culture, adolescent boys underwent a puberty rite known as the vision quest--a period of isolation meant to invoke supernatural images. Highly developed burial customs were followed; the body was placed in a shallow grave with food, clothing, and other needs for the afterlife.By 1840 the lands of the Kansa had been acquired by the U.S. Indian Territory to which many Indian tribes were being removed. In 1846 the Kansa were moved from near Topeka Kansas Indian Territory within the present borders of Oklahoma U.S. Oklahoma U.S.
source: united streaming
www.epals.com
Students of B102- McNeill's Masterminds: MCMS
Please visit epals.com and with parental help set up a free account. Explore the teacher section/National Geographic Projects and choose "Digital Storytelling." Please review these project requirements. As soon as this project is approved and technology is in place we will need to begin getting your own personal narratives completed using digital media (digital pictures, moviemaker, Powerpoint). We will contact the school in New Zealand through five emails on a school account (not personal email). Please get a 2 pocket folder with metal clasps to create your project booklets (I will provide the rest).
Can't wait to get started! Happy writing...
Reminder: Your grammar project is due tomorrow...
Please visit epals.com and with parental help set up a free account. Explore the teacher section/National Geographic Projects and choose "Digital Storytelling." Please review these project requirements. As soon as this project is approved and technology is in place we will need to begin getting your own personal narratives completed using digital media (digital pictures, moviemaker, Powerpoint). We will contact the school in New Zealand through five emails on a school account (not personal email). Please get a 2 pocket folder with metal clasps to create your project booklets (I will provide the rest).
Can't wait to get started! Happy writing...
Reminder: Your grammar project is due tomorrow...
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