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This space will be useful for keeping up to date on assignments and handouts in my 9th grade classes.

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me at awagaman@sayresd.org

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 * Martin Luther King Jr. Day Activity**

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2. On the back of the questions, respond to this type 1 in 5+ lines. //What was your reaction to the speech? What stood out to you? What can you take away from the speech?// 3. Answer the questions.


 * Book Tasting**



Summarize SSR Book – no more than 5 sentences Must cite: If just one chapter, then (Last Name + 1-15) (all pages in chapter) If whole book - then just use Author's name in first sentence, no citation needed.
 * Quote, Paraphrase, and Summary Practice Homework**

Paraphrase (introduction or favorite part) Must Cite (Rowling 784)

Quote one line – don’t drop a load Must Cite: According to Rowling at the end of the series, “all was well” (Rowling 784).

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 * Push**

Link to video.

Respond to this video in at least 10 lines. Consider a few of the following questions to help your response (you do not have to answer all): -What do you think of this poem? -Who pushes you? -In what ways do you need to be pushed? -What are you “supposed to be” – what do you want to be? -What can I do to push you? Instructions:

-Title it – Type 1: Push -Skip lines -Must be at least 10 lines -If you finish in class, turn in before you leave -If you do not finish, it is homework for tomorrow

If you would like to be a 9th Grade Class Officer please e-mail me by Friday 9/4. You must include:

A 5+ sentence paragraph stating why you would be a good candidate for that position.

President – organize activities and committees, provide leadership Vice President – assist President – chair of Homecoming decorating committee Secretary – keep minutes at meetings, keep materials organized Treasurer – work with advisor to collect money and add it to account Historian – Take pictures and notes about the year – prepare a slideshow for House Cup Banquet in May

John Green Video from 1st Day: media type="youtube" key="x78PnPd-V-A" width="560" height="315"

Type 1: Respond in at least 10 lines. Consider a few of the following questions to help your response (you do not have to answer all). -Are you excited for the year? -Why or why not? -How do you view education? Do you agree with John's view?

Instructions: -Title it: Type 1: Open Letter from John Green -Skip lines. -Must be at least 10 lines. -If you finish in class, turn in before you leave. -If you do not finish, it is homework due tomorrow.

**House Cup Championship**
Prefects are in bold

Sonador - creativity/dreamers (Spanish for dreamer) -Colors - Purple and Ivory -Motto- "...if you really want it, then you'll make your dream happen" - somnium tuum fieri Mascot - Unicorn (extreme courage; virtue and strength) -Symbols - Wings (swiftness and protection) and Angels (Dignity, glory, and honor, bearer of joyful news) Housemates: 1st – Sydney, **Kim**, Mason, Shelby, Kaylee 3rd – **Jenna**, Colby, Robert, Amber, Courtnee, Veronica 5th – Ruth, Glen, Kris, **Devin**, Caitlyn 6th – Cailey, Alex, Dylan, **Gary**, Brandon 8th – Alex, **Erin**, Brandon, Dominik M, Olivia

Pemberi – wisdom/loyalty (Indonesian for givers) -Colors – Orange and Black -Motto- “Once you learn how to die, you learn how to live” Mascot – Dog (courage, vigilance, and loyalty) -Symbols – Crown (defender, token of honor) and Axe (execution of military duty) Housemates: 1st – **Ashley**, Caleb, Erica, Jasmine, Audrey 3rd – Jon, Jennifer, **Erin**, Gina, Colton, Braxton 5th – Gabby, Ian, Chris, Connor, **Thomas** 6th – Dan, **Kattie**, Kayla, Kiersten, Nate 8th – Jordan, Dominic P, Jessica, **Donnie**, Haley, Nate Urafiki – harmony/kindness (Swahili for friendship) -Colors – Turquoise and Gray -Motto- “You’re not a wave, you are part of the ocean.” – nec, fluctuum maris Mascot – Fish (a true, generous mind) -Symbols – anchor (hope) and cinquefoils (hope and joy) Housemates: 1st – Dylan, **Devin**, Stephanie, Alyiah, Camry 3rd – Max, Claire, **Joey**, John, Kallysta, Paige 5th – Devan, Juan, Zak, Brooke, **Aden** 6th – Hart, **Makayla**, Dakari, Alyssa, Ashley 8th – Zaine, **Miranda**, Luke, Amber, Matt Dapperheim – courage/strength (Dutch for bravery) -Colors – Red and White -Motto- "…there is no such thing as ‘too late’ in life.” – sero est aliquid Mascot – Elephant (great strength, wit, longevity, happiness, good luck) -Symbols – anchor (hope) and crown (defender, token of honor) Housemates: 1st – Ryan, Isabella, Alex, **Kiley**, Emily M 3rd – **Gage**, James, Allia, Courtney, Daisey, Emily L 5th – Christian, **Brianna**, Ryan, Harriette, Olivia R 6th – Kaila, Isaiah, Alexis, **Alyson**, Dillian 8th – Marcus, **Mackenzie**, Lonnie, Rylee, Vince