Author Archives: Mr. Paranjape
September 2012
Ok, all bravado and cockiness aside, what are your thoughts, concerns, hopes, excitement, worry about starting high school next year. I know…you don’t want to let everyone know your true feelings. It’s cool, 8th graders typically don’t want that. So … Continue reading
Mockingbird response (after reading C. 31)
1. Is it a surprise to the reader to find out that Arthur is how he is? Explain your answer with evidence from previous chapters. 2. What does Scout “see” when she stands on Arthur’s porch? How does it relate … Continue reading
Mockingbird Chapter 16
Today you were assigned a character. As that character, respond to the following: What are your thoughts on Mr. Dolphus Raymond and the way he lives?
Mockingbird C. 15 response
What brought everyone downtown at night, and how was Scout responsible for getting people to go home?
Extra Credit
1. Explain the Trayvon Martin case. What happened? 2. What are your reactions to the event and response?
Reconstruction Webquest
Task: Today you’re going to be exploring Reconstruction, specifically the major laws during the era and the reactions to them. You will answer the questions below after thoroughly reading the text on the link provided. After completing those questions, you … Continue reading
Writing Assignment 1 (Social Studies)
Most colonies had laws that made it illegal to teach a slave to read or write. Write three paragraphs discussing the following: Why such laws were passed Specific fears of slave-owners Importance of reading and writing in a free society … Continue reading
Directions to get on Black History blog
go to: jparanjape2.cuipblogs.net use your persona’s name as the username use an easily identifiable email (so that I will be able to identify you)as your email address. The email address won’t show to anyone other than to me, so I just … Continue reading
ANIMAL FARM FINAL PROJECT
ANIMAL FARM FINAL PROJECT: There are several themes in Animal Farm. We are going to focus on the four themes listed below. Power: Control over the lives of others Equality: The idea that every person should have the same opportunities … Continue reading
Animal Farm Extension questions–Chapter II
11. Why weren’t the animals allowed to wear clothes? 12. Why didn’t the pigs want the animals to believe that Sugarcandy Mountain was real? 13. What might have been the pig’s reasons for teaching themselves to read and write? … Continue reading
Father teaching him to dance
Post your replies to this event here.
I am Somebody: Take two
So tell us, why are you here. If you already told us that on the other post, please answer it on here as well.
I am Somebody: Take One
So today you “chose” a name of a historical figure who has a story to tell. You have the following tasks to complete: 1. Write a paragraph about what you think that story might be. Write this as a comment … Continue reading
Native American Unit
Think about the things that the Native Americans experienced in this country. Is this the only group of people that have had this type of experience? Explain your thoughts.