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Chapters 10-12 Summary- Quiz on Monday December 16

Old Yeller Chapters 10-12 Summary

How did Travis get hurt  when he tried to catch the second pig?

The sandbank which had earlier been undercut by floodwaters, collapsed. Travis fell in amongst the pigs and had his leg slashed by the hog's tush.

What happened to Old Yeller when he tried to intervene?

Old Yeller managed to save Travis but had his own belly ripped open leaving some of his insides bulging out through the slit.

Why did Travis decide to leave Old Yeller behind?

He wanted to get his mother because she always knew what to do when someone was hurt.

Why does Travis insist on going back to Old Yeller?

He had promised Old Yeller he would return and also he felt indebted to the dog for saving his life.

What does Mama use for thread to sew up Old Yeller’s wound?

She uses a long hair out of Jumper's tail claiming it is better than thread.

What are the signs at the end of the chapter that Travis’ leg has worsened?

It became stiff, numb and swollen and in Travis' words, "As dead as a chunk of wood".

How did Travis react to another visit from Bud Searcy?

He was angry because he felt the lazy Bud Searcy would be a bother and a burden to his mother.

How do Mama and Travis react when Mr. Searcy offers to leave Lisbeth behind to help out their family?

Neither of them want her to stay.    Mrs. Coates tries to convince Mr. Searcy that Lisbeth shouldn't stay because she is too small and has never before stayed away from home.

Old Yeller Paragraphing Assignment- DUE DATE- TBA

Paragraphing Assignment

PARAGRAPHING (Research) ACTIVITY

Be sure to put all the information in your own words. Do not copy and paste from the internet!!

A.   Research the Comanche and the Apache Indians. Provide a brochure or pamphlet (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings. 

B.   Research some of the venomous snakes you would find in the United States and Canada. Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

C.   Research hydrophobia. Where is the disease most prevalent? How is it treated today?  Who is Louis Pasteur? What animals are most likely to contract this disease? Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

D.   Are farm animals still marked or branded today? Check with some local farmers or ranchers? Provide a brochure (with at least two paragraphs) on your findings.

Procedure:

1.    Choose a topic with your partner from A, B, C or D.

2.    Do some research on your topic during your next computer time or at home.

3.    Bring your research to class.

4.    Work on a minimum of two paragraphs for your brochure. Use the hamburger model to build your paragraphs.

Be sure your paragraphs include:

¦ A strong topic/concluding sentence

¦ Supporting details

¦ Transitions between sentences

¦ Proper punctuation

5.    Have a peer edit your paragraph for the above items.

6.    Construct a brochure that displays your information. Your brochure should include at least two pictures and two paragraphs. Be creative! It should be fully coloured and eye-catching!

DUE: _______________________________________

Rubric for Brochure                                                       NAME: _____________

	Minimal	Partial	Proficient	Advanced
Paragraphs	Paragraph lacks transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are weak or non-existent. Supporting details do not relate to topic sentence.	Some transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are evident. Supporting details included.	Transitions Topic and concluding sentences are clear and interesting. Strong supporting details.	Paragraph has a flow and excellent use of transitions. Topic and concluding sentences are strong and interesting. Supporting details are strong and relevant.
Illustrations	Illustrations are included. Brochure is partially coloured. Writing could be neater.		At least two illustrations that are relevant and neat. Brochure is coloured. Writing is neat.	Lots of illustrations that add interest and value to the brochure. Brochure is fully coloured. Writing is neat and carefully done.
Conventions	Many errors in writing and grammar.	Effort is evident, but several errors in writing and grammar	Less than three errors in writing and grammar.	No mistakes in writing or grammar.

Bible- Esther Summative

Bible Summative

Create a children’s story book about the book of Esther.

Minimum 8 pages- maximum 20 pages

Must include:

• Title page

• Main characters- Esther, the King, Mordecai and Haman

• At least one of the main themes of Esther’s favour, Purim,  or the mystery of God

• Fully coloured illustrations

• Biblical references to back up story pages and illustrations

STEPS

1) Choose one or more themes that will focus your story.

2)Use story planner to plan out each page- story and illustration. Include Biblical reference.

3) Teacher approves story planner.

4) Create your book!

STORY PLANNER                     PAGE: ___________________________________

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Rubric

	Advanced	Proficient	Partial	Minimal
Illustrations	Each picture has lot of details both in characters and in background. Pictures are consistent throughout story. Thoroughly and neatly coloured.	Pictures are neatly coloured with details and consistency	Pictures are neatly coloured.	Pictures are coloured
Story	Clearly depicts all the  main characters as well as secondary characters like Vashti, Zeresh, and the enuchs. Clear beginning, middle and ending and story flows	Includes main characters and a few secondary characters are represented. Beginning and ending is evident and story flows.	Does not include all the main characters. Story ending and beginning are somewhat clear.	Does not include all the main characters. Pictures do not follow a sequence and do not connect to one another.
Themes	More than one clear themes clearly depicted throughout story.	One theme is clearly  depicted throughout story	Story incudes one theme throughout story	No theme evident.

Old Yeller Chapters 4-7 Quiz Summary-- Quiz on Monday, December 2

Old Yeller Quiz Summary Chapters Four- Seven

1. Why were the two bulls fighting?

The bulls wanted to prove who was the strongest.

2. Describe two comical events that happen with the old cart and the bulls?

First the Roan bull is flipped into the cart which rolls down the hill.

Secondly, Chongo who is curious, sticks his tongue out to taste the spinning wheel, scraping his tongue instead.

3.. What was Arliss in the habit of doing?

He caught everything that could run, fly, jump or crawl and stuck it into his pocket.

4.  Why did his mother punish him when she found the baby copperhead?

She felt she had to cure him of this habit as one day he might be bitten by a venomous snake.

5. Why did the mother bear attack Arliss?

The mother bear attacked Arliss because he was holding onto her squealing cub.

6. .How did Travis’ feelings about Old Yeller change after the bear attack?

Travis felt that they should keep Old Yeller as he had saved Arliss' life.

7. Why was Mama puzzled when Old Yeller wouldn’t eat any of the gobbler?

He should have been hungry as he hadn't eaten in days.

8. Who is Bud Searcy and what is he like?

He was left behind to look after the women folk and help out while the men were on a cattle drive.

He was red-faced with a bulging middle and would spit tobacco juice all over the place. He also waited for someone to invite him into their home for dinner.

9. Who was Lisbeth and what did she reveal to Travis?

Lisbeth was Bud Searcy's granddaughter. She reveals to Travis that Old Yeller has been stealing ribs and eggs. More importantly she tells Travis that Old Yeller is the 'Papa' of Miss Prissy's pups.

10.  What does hydrophobia mean and what word do we normally use for this disease today?

Hydrophobia means fear of water. Today we are more likely to use the term 'rabies'.

11. Describe the various methods Travis used in his attempts to keep Old Yeller from wandering off at night.

Initially he tied him with rope and cowhide but Old Yeller chewed through them. Next he tried the corncrib but Old Yeller wouldn't stop howling. Finally he shut the dog up in their own bedroom.

12. Why did Travis and Old Yeller sleep in the corn patch?

They wanted to catch the coons that were raiding the corn patch.

13. How does Old Yeller fight the heifer?

He "set his teeth in her nose" until the heifer fell down.

14. Why does Travis "nearly die" at the end of the chapter?

A man rode up to their ranch and claimed Old Yeller as his lost dog.

AR and Term 2

AR goals have been set for term 2.

Please encourage your students to be proactive.  Speeches are coming up in February, close to the next deadline for AR.

Students who are more than halfway to their AR goal when they return from Christmas break, will be in good shape to earning their complete goal on time.

Of course, students can earn their goal as early in the term as they wish!

Esther Chapter Six and Seven Summary

Chapter Six and Seven Summary

SIX

1. One night the king could not sleep, so he ordered the book of annals to be read to him.

2. It recorded the that  Mordecai had exposed the assassination plot against  King Xerxes.

3. The king wanted to honour and recognize Mordecai and asked Haman what should be done for a man the king wants to honour.

4. Haman thought Xerxes was talking about him so he answered the king let him have a royal robe, a horse with a royal crest placed on its head and lead him through the city streets.

5. So the king told Haman to go do these things for Mordecai.

6. Haman had to do those things and say “This is what is done for the man the king delights to honour!”

7. Haman went home and told his wife Zeresh and his advisors.

8. They warned Haman that he will come to ruin if he tried to destroy Mordecai.

SEVEN

1. The king and Haman went to Queen Esther’s banquet. The king Esther again, “What

is your petition. Whatever it is it will be granted.”

2. Queen Esther asked the king to spare her people.

3. King Xerxes asked Queen Esther who was the man who dared to do such a thing.

4.Esther told the king it was Haman.

5. Haman was terrified. The king was enraged and went out into the palace garden.

6.Haman  stayed behind to beg Queen Esther for his life.

7. When the king returned Haman was falling on the couch where Esther was sitting.

8. The king thought Haman was attacking Esther.

9. He ordered Haman to be killed on the gallows that Haman had made for Mordecai.

Old Yeller Quiz - Monday, November 18

Old Yeller  Quiz Summary

What is setting?  -where and when a story takes place

What is a protagonist? - the main character of a story /Who is the protagonist?- Travis Coates

What is foreshadowing?- when an author hints early on about an event later on

What is the setting of Old Yeller? -Birdsong Creek, Texas in the 1860’s

From what point of view is this story told? - first person point of view

Where is Mr Coates (Pa)?- He has gone to get “cash money” on a cattle drive to Kansas. He will be gone for months.

Why does Travis not want Old Yeller at first?- because Old Yeller stole from him and he really wanted a horse, not a dog

What are javelina hogs? -Wild hogs that are very dangerous and vicious