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Letter from your LAR Teacher: Happy Holidays!

Dear Xavier and Trinity, 

 As we continue this Epiphany season, I would like to wish you not only a merry Christmas, but also a Happy Kwanzaa! Every year, after celebrating Christmas day, my family comes together to observe the Nguza Saba, or seven principles of Kwanzaa. These principles are all about unity, hard work, creativity, and faith. For my family, Kwanzaa is a time where we remember the struggles of our progenitors, as well as contemplate  ways that we can improve ourselves and our community. This ties in perfectly with the season of the Epiphany as we await for the revealed Christ. 

How do you celebrate the holidays? Share as a comment OR on your blogs!! 

Kwanzaa is an celebrated by people of African descent throughout the world for seven days from December 26th through January 1st. 

The word Kwanzaa is Swahili for "the first fruits" of the harvest.

It is rooted in the ancient celebrations of the harvest held throughout the continent of Africa - North, South, East and West.

 Dr. Maulana Karenga formulated and celebrated the first African American Kwanzaa in 1966

The Seven Principles of Kwanzaa are at the hear  of this celebration and are symbolized by the seven candles of the Kinara and embodied in Swahili words

 for each principle: 

1) Umoja for Unity

 2) Kuchichagulia for Self Determination

3) Ujima for Work and Responsibility

4) Ujamaa for Collective Economics, 

5) Nia for Purpose

6) Kuumba for Creativity

7) Imani for Faith

A candle is lit each night for the principle of that day, and added to the candles lit for the previous nights.  

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

WINTER BREAK ASSIGNMENTS (and extra credit)

GUM

1. LESSON 14, 15, 16, 17, & 18 ( DO THE ODD NUMBERS)

STUDENTS WILL BE REVIEWING: 

• COMPLEX SENTENCES
• ADJECTIVE CLAUSES
• ADVERB CLAUSES
• INFINITIVE PHRASES
• PARTICIPIAL PHRASES

CONTRAVENE

contravene

vb (tr)

1. to come into conflict with or infringe (rules, laws, etc.)

2. to dispute or contradict (a statement, proposition, etc.)

[from Late Latin contrāvenīre, from Latin contra- + venīre to come]

contravener  n

contravention 

A person who knowingly contravenes WMSG procedures is liable to receive reflection.

Contravenention of the rules can also lead to suspension!

Do not visit businesses that directly contravene equal opportunities policy.

WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED - CHANGE OF PLANS!

WHEN YOU FINISH YOUR STAR ASSESSMENT:

1. FIRST, CHECK OUT AMERYST'S BLOG.
2. THEN, GO TO YOUTUBE AND SELECT ONE VIDEO ON RACHEL CARSON (DO NOT WATCH IT, YET! )
3. SIGN IN TO YOUR BLOG AND WRITE - TOPIC? YOUR CHOICE! :D

Christmas in Puerto Rico

Want to take a journey to Puerto Rico

with Ameryst and her family? 

Take a peek at her online photo narrative. Bon Voyage! 

FOLLOW AMERYST HERE!

Prayer of St. Francis

In French 

Seigneur, faites de moi un instrument de votre paix.

Là où il y a de la haine, que je mette l'amour.

Là où il y a l'offense, que je mette le pardon.

Là où il y a la discorde, que je mette l'union.

Là où il y a l'erreur, que je mette la vérité.

Là où il y a le doute, que je mette la foi.

Là où il y a le désespoir, que je mette l'espérance.

Là où il y a les ténèbres, que je mette votre lumière.

Là où il y a la tristesse, que je mette la joie.

Ô Maître, que je ne cherche pas tant à être consolé qu'à consoler,

à être compris qu'à comprendre,

à être aimé qu'à aimer,

car c'est en donnant qu'on reçoit,

c'est en s'oubliant qu'on trouve, c'est en pardonnant qu'on est pardonné,

c'est en mourant qu'on ressuscite à l'éternelle vie.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.

Where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Where there is injury, pardon.

Where there is doubt, faith.

Where there is despair, hope.

Where there is darkness, light.

Where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,

grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled, as to console;

to be understood, as to understand;

to be loved, as to love.

For it is in giving that we receive.

It is in pardoning that we are pardoned,

and it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life.

Amen.

Conflict Resolution Styles

Collaborating	Also described as: Problem solving We both win. "Two heads are better than one."
Description: Assert your views while also inviting other views. Welcome differences; identify all main concerns; generate options; search for solution which meets as many concerns as possible; search for mutual agreement.
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is natural, neutral. So affirm differences, prize each person's uniqueness. Recognize tensions in relationships and contrasts in viewpoint. Work through conflicts of closeness.
Collaborating IS good when:    you have the time and want to work something out that satisfies all sides.    you care about the other person(s) and also feel strongly about the issue.    you want to get thoughts and feelings out on the table and deal with them, so they don’t cause problems later. "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits. and a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace." -James 3:17-18 (NRSV)	Collaborating is NOT good when:    you don’t care that much about the issue.    you need to do something quickly. ("Fire! Everybody out!") "…clothe yourself with compassion, kindness, humility, meekness and patience. Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other." –Col. 3:12-13 (GNB)
Compromising	Also described as: We meet half-way. "Let's split the difference."
Description: Urge moderation; bargain; split the difference; find a little something for everyone; meet them halfway.
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is mutual difference best resolved by cooperation and compromise. If each comes halfway, progress can be made by the democratic process.
Compromising IS good when:    you need a quick solution and can both give up something.    you both want exactly the same thing and it can be divided up or shared.    you are willing to let chance decide it (flip a coin).    you have tried to satisfy each one completely and it isn’t possible (or would take too long). "Come to terms quickly with your accuser while you are on the way to court with him." –Matt. 5:25 (NRSV)	Compromising is NOT good when:    you might work a little longer and find a solution that pleases each one better. "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you." –Matt. 7:12 (NRSV)
Accommodating	Also described as: Giving in I give in. "I don't care that much; have it your way."
Description: Accept the other's view; let the other's view prevail; give in; support; acknowledge error; decide it's no big deal or it doesn't matter.
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is usually disastrous, so yield. Sacrifice your own interests, ignore the issues, put relationships first, keep peace at any price.
Accommodating IS good when:    you are, or were, wrong about something.    you care more about the other person than you do about the issue. "Love is patient; love is kind; love is not envious or boastful or arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way." –1 Cor. 13:4-5 (NRSV)	Accommodating is NOT good when:    it happens a lot and you wish you could speak up more often. "Instead, by speaking the truth in ... love, we must grow up in every way to Christ, who is the head." –Eph. 4:15 (GNB)
Avoiding	Also described as: I leave. "I'd rather not deal with it now."
Description: Delay or avoid response; withdraw; be inaccessible; divert attention.
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is hopeless; avoid it. Overlook differences, accept disagreement or get out.
Avoiding IS good when:    you don’t care that much about the issue.    you (or someone else) are very angry and need time to cool off before discussing the issue.    you are in a dangerous situation and don’t need to be there. "Do everything possible on your part to live at peace with everybody. –Rom. 12:18 (GNB)	Avoiding is NOT good when:    you rarely want to deal with the conflicts in your life.    you care about an issue but are afraid to speak up.    you keep being bothered by a disagreement with someone you care about. "Let ... us speak the truth to our neighbors, for we are members of one another. –Eph. 4:25 (NRSV)
Forcing	Also described as: I take charge. "Might makes right."
Description: Control the outcome; discourage disagreement; insist on my view prevailing.
Perspective on Conflict: Conflict is obvious; some people are right and some people are wrong. The central issue is who is right. Pressure and coercion are necessary.
Forcing IS good when:    you need to do something quickly.    your conscience tells you to do or not do something that displeases others.    you know you are right and it is important to you that the others recognize that. "[The high priest said] ‘We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name [of Jesus]’.… But Peter and the apostles answered, ‘We must obey God rather than any human authority.’" –Acts 5:27-29 (NRSV) Found Here	you use it often with people you care about or will need to spend time with in the future.    you want people to feel they can discuss and disagree with you openly. "You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against any of your people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself." —Lev. 19:18 (NRSV)

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Great start, but much like AG's essay it is not finished.

18/ 50

Missing: Opposing Argument, Conclusion, & Call to Action

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Unfinished: no conclusion or call to action

Grade: 32/50

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Grade: 34/40

Introduction - 9

Presenting Both Arguments - 17/20

Conclusion - 8

Call to Action - ? missing

We will discuss Monday

( There are many grammar errors - remember to edit!)

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Grade: 41/50

Introduction: 9

Presenting both Arguments: 16/20

Conclusion: 8

Call to Action: 8

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Grade: 31/40

Introduction: 9/10

( Very linear and clear)

Explanation of Both Arguments: 15/20

You address that there are two sides, but I would have loved to read more.

Conclusion: 7/10

Call to Action - ? Did you have a call to action? Maybe we should discuss this further in class.

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Grade: 36/50

Introduction - 7/10

Explaining both Arguments - 16/20

You did a good job providing examples of opposing arguments.

Conclusion - 5/10 ( I did not see a clear conclusion)

Call to Action - 8/10

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Grade: 46/50 A

Introduction - 10/10

Presenting both Arguments - 17/20

Conclusion - 9/10

Call to Action - 10/10

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DO NOT FORGET - DUE SUNDAY!

THIS IS JUST A REMINDER THAT ALL CENSORSHIP ESSAYS ARE DUE TOMORROW, SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11TH.


I LOOK FORWARD TO READING YOUR ARGUMENTS.

Homework

READ FOR REAL
Read Sections:
Responding to Injustice, Bringing Civil Disobedience, and A Simple Life

On a separate sheet of paper

1. write the main idea of each section
2. write three supporting details for each main idea

ESSAY

1. write the main idea of each of your paragraphs
2. write the supporting details that you provided to support your main idea

ESSAY OUTLINE

PARAGRAPH 1 - INTRODUCE CENSORSHIP
PARAGRAPH 2 - INTRODUCE TOPIC
PARAGRAPH 3 - INTRODUCE YOUR POSITION
PARAGRAPH 4 - INTRODUCE OPPOSING VIEWS
PARAGRAPH 5 - JUSTIFY YOUR POSITION - DEBUNK OPPOSING VIEWS
PARAGRAPH 6 - SUMMARY AND CALL TO ACTION

STAR READING

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CENSORSHIP

Young Bloggers,

You are going to write a five-six paragraph argumentative essay explaining whether or not censorship should be legal or illegal.

You should answer the following questions in your essay:

What is censorship?

How is Music or Television censored?

Who wants music or television censored?

Why do other people want music or television to be censored?

How has censorship affected you and others?

How do you feel about censorship? Why?

You may use the following websites to help you:

• What is Censorship?
• Watch the BoBo Doll Experiment (How can TV influence behavior? youtube video)
• Children Imitating Adults- Do adults set a positive example? (youtube video)
• Whoopi Goldberg Reads Banned Books!
• Muppets on Banned Books
• The government wants to ban websites that allow downloading (This is an 8 minute news clip)
• http://americancensorship.org/
• NO MORE FACEBOOK!
• Free Speech Article
• Censorship skit
• Censorship Essay
• Censorship - Pro Arguments

Homework

Word Wisdom: read and complete pages 56-57

Writing: What is censorship? Why do you think that music is censored? Should music be uncensored?

GET SLEEP AND BE READY FOR STAR ASSESSMENT

LEARN ABOUT THE FIRST THANKSGIVING

 Happy Thanksgiving

to

my incredible 7th grade classes.

Xavier and Trinity 

I am super thankful for your delightful and fun personalities.

Thanks for making my job so much fun!

<3

Ms. Humphries

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!

WE FINISHED THE GIVER

WHOOHOOO!

Thanksgiving Break Homework

XAVIER AND TRINITY

DUE MONDAY

 (When you return from break)

THE GIVER PACKET 

• The 36 vocabulary words, defined
• vocabulary, ven diagram worksheets
• multiple choice quiz
• Perspective Taking & Problem Solving worksheet

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Memories

Not only an individual, but a people, too must possess a memory. 

A people’s memory is called history. 

A people without memory is like an individual with amnesia.

Homework DUE NOVEMBER 21st

1. What is memory?
2. What are the different kinds of memories?
3. Why are memories important?
4. How do our memories shape who we are? 
5. Where do groups of people keep their memories? 
6. Who decides what memories are valid and worth saving, telling, or teaching? 
7. Can we learn from the memories of others/
8. How can we learn from our own memories? 

Homework - due November 17th

Trinity

On your note cards, "Sameness" and "Differences/ Uniqueness"

1. list ways that you believe your school encourages Sameness and Uniqueness.
2. Does the school encourage these behaviors? 

On your BLOGSPOT -  

Write  a two paragraph essay that explains: 

1. What is Sameness? 
2. How are you affected by Sameness? 
3. Who do you think controls Sameness? 
4. What are your feelings about Sameness?
5. Do you think Sameness will help you accomplish 'Power' or 'Honor' ?
   

Xavier

• Finish defining the vocabulary 

• Write  a two paragraph essay that explains: 
  
• What is Sameness? 
• How are you affected by Sameness? 
• Who do you think controls Sameness? 
• What are your feelings about Sameness?
• How can Sameness will help you accomplish your goals in life? 
• How can Sameness hinder progress. (LOOK UP THE WORD HINDER)  

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Somebody Wanted BS

Today we

1. practiced using an easy summarizing technique "Somebody Wanted But So". 
2. Read pages 70-88 of the Giver 

 

Homework - due November 15th

 Say What?
          Say Something!

   BLOG IT

• What is Say Something? 
• 
  
• How did you use Say Something in class today? 

•  
• How does Say Something change the way you read? 
•  
• Did you like or dislike the Say Something strategy? 
•  
• Do you recommend Say Something to other students? Why or Why not? 

Independent 

          READING : The Giver

1.  Read to page 71
2. Be prepared to discuss the following topics
 
• What are the rules for Jonas's Assignment?
• How does he feel about the rules? 
• How do you feel about the rules? 
• Do you have any predictions?                         

 

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• Please refrain from using your friend's blog post as a substitution for your own.

• I want to understand your point of view and read what you have to say.

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Word of the Week

Petulantly 

Definitions:

Expressing irritation or annoyance 

Contemptuous in speech or behavior

Sentences:

The student shook her head petulantly and said, "leave me alone."

The girl petulantly screamed, "get out of my visage!"

REALLY? REALLY? UGH!

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