Chapter 13 questions:
1. How were they able to see the compass at night?
2. Described what happened when Julilly asked the white woman for food.
3. What were the people called that welcomed them?
4. What was surprising when you read about the girls' bath?
5. What did Julilly notice when she scrubbed Liza's back?
Friday, May 30, 2008
Thursday, May 29, 2008
LA 7B
Chapter 11 questions:
1. Why did the slaves wade through the swamps when they saw the men on horses?
2. Why was Liza surprised when Lester told her he could read?
3. What comment does Julilly make about the password?
4. Explain the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
Chapter 12 questions:
1. How did passengers know their cart had entered a narrow lane?
2. What device did they have with them to help them on their escape?
3. What is the Underground Railway?
4. What did Julilly think it was?
5. What misfortune befell Lester and Adam at the end of the chapter?
1. Why did the slaves wade through the swamps when they saw the men on horses?
2. Why was Liza surprised when Lester told her he could read?
3. What comment does Julilly make about the password?
4. Explain the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
Chapter 12 questions:
1. How did passengers know their cart had entered a narrow lane?
2. What device did they have with them to help them on their escape?
3. What is the Underground Railway?
4. What did Julilly think it was?
5. What misfortune befell Lester and Adam at the end of the chapter?
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Math classes
There is a two sided sheet for homework. It says 6.2 on the top of one side and 6.3 on the top of the other.
LA 7A
Chapter 12 questions:
1. How did passengers know their cart had entered a narrow lane?
2. What device did they have with them to help them on their escape?
3. What is the Underground Railway?
4. What did Julilly think it was?
5. What misfortune befell Lester and Adam at the end of the chapter?
1. How did passengers know their cart had entered a narrow lane?
2. What device did they have with them to help them on their escape?
3. What is the Underground Railway?
4. What did Julilly think it was?
5. What misfortune befell Lester and Adam at the end of the chapter?
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
LA 7A
Chapter 11 questions:
1. Why did the slaves wade through the swamps when they saw the men on horses?
2. Why was Liza surprised when Lester told her he could read?
3. What comment does Julilly make about the password?
4. Explain the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
1. Why did the slaves wade through the swamps when they saw the men on horses?
2. Why was Liza surprised when Lester told her he could read?
3. What comment does Julilly make about the password?
4. Explain the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
Monday, May 26, 2008
LA Classes
Chapter 9 & 10 questions were given on Friday and should be completed for homework.
Chapter 9 questions:
1. Describe how the Hensen plantation was different from the Riley plantation.
2. What does Lester reveal to Julilly about mr. Ross?
3. What is the signal that Julilly is to listen for that evening?
4. Why is Adam surprised Mr. Ross doesn't own slaves?
Chapter 10 questions:
1. Why did Liza and Julilly no longer talk about Canada at night in the cabin?
2. Why were the slaves disappointed when it didn't rain?
3. Why were Liza and Julilly happy when it didn't rain?
4. Who cut the girls' hair?
5. What sound frightened the girls?
Chapter 9 questions:
1. Describe how the Hensen plantation was different from the Riley plantation.
2. What does Lester reveal to Julilly about mr. Ross?
3. What is the signal that Julilly is to listen for that evening?
4. Why is Adam surprised Mr. Ross doesn't own slaves?
Chapter 10 questions:
1. Why did Liza and Julilly no longer talk about Canada at night in the cabin?
2. Why were the slaves disappointed when it didn't rain?
3. Why were Liza and Julilly happy when it didn't rain?
4. Who cut the girls' hair?
5. What sound frightened the girls?
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Math Classes
**Test on chapter 5, Friday.
Only two people completed homework last night. That's not very good.
Only two people completed homework last night. That's not very good.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
LA Classes
*** Quiz chapters 4-8 on Thursday.
Chapter 7 questions:
1. What happened if the slaves didn't meet the measure?
2. Describe three rumors the slave owners told their slaves about Canada.
3. Who is the new visitor? Why is he there?
4. What evidence is there that he is concerned about the slaves?
5. What is a furrow?
Chapter 7 questions:
1. What happened if the slaves didn't meet the measure?
2. Describe three rumors the slave owners told their slaves about Canada.
3. Who is the new visitor? Why is he there?
4. What evidence is there that he is concerned about the slaves?
5. What is a furrow?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
LA Classes
Biographies are due and will be presented during class time. Questions should be completed up to chapter 6.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
LA Classes
Chapter 6 questions:
1. How does Liza describe Julilly's new home?
2. What happened to Liza when she tried to run away?
3. Do a google search of "cat-o'nine-tails". Describe it.
4. Why does Liza consider Julilly a friend?
5. What did the two girls talk about before they went to bed?
1. How does Liza describe Julilly's new home?
2. What happened to Liza when she tried to run away?
3. Do a google search of "cat-o'nine-tails". Describe it.
4. Why does Liza consider Julilly a friend?
5. What did the two girls talk about before they went to bed?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Math 8C
Two sided sheet on expressions and equations. One side will say 5.1 Variables and Expressions and the othe 9.7 Expressing Equality.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
LA Classes
Monday, May 12, we will be in the computer lab. You will have to go to google, type in African American firsts and pick a figure from African American history. There are many categories to choose from, so pick a subject you are interested in. You will be expected to type a half page report on the person you chose (with picture) and present it to the class. It will be just like the Greek Mythology assignment we completed. Reports will be due Thursday. Copy/pasting is not allowed, that is plagiarism!
Thursday, May 8, 2008
LA Classes
Chapter 5 questions:
1. How did Sims know they were back in Mississipppi?
2. What did Massa Riley say about the new slaves Sims brought from the Hensen Plantation?
3. Who was Julilly going to stay with on the new plantation?
4. Describe the cabin Julilly was to live in?
1. How did Sims know they were back in Mississipppi?
2. What did Massa Riley say about the new slaves Sims brought from the Hensen Plantation?
3. Who was Julilly going to stay with on the new plantation?
4. Describe the cabin Julilly was to live in?
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
LA Classes
Quiz on first three chapters of our novel. Also, chapter 4 questions should be completed.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
LA 7A
Chapter 4 questions:
1. Why were Adam's ankles torn?
2. How do you know Sims doesn't care about the slaves needs?
3. How did Julilly help the men in the cypres swamp?
4. What is meant by a negro spirirual? (You may have to use google for this one.)
1. Why were Adam's ankles torn?
2. How do you know Sims doesn't care about the slaves needs?
3. How did Julilly help the men in the cypres swamp?
4. What is meant by a negro spirirual? (You may have to use google for this one.)
Monday, May 5, 2008
Math 8C
Test Thursday on chapter 8. Students could be working on problems they need extra help with.
LA Classes
Students must complete ch.3 questions from our novel. I passed back tests today, so you may ask to see it.
Chapter 3 questions:
1. Write a simile from page 22.
2. Who did the children look to when they needed something?
3. What response did they give the tall man when he asked, "Why are you in chains?"
4. Why did Sims refer to the tall man as a "Quaker Abolitionist"?
5. What is the definition of abolish in the dictionary?
Chapter 3 questions:
1. Write a simile from page 22.
2. Who did the children look to when they needed something?
3. What response did they give the tall man when he asked, "Why are you in chains?"
4. Why did Sims refer to the tall man as a "Quaker Abolitionist"?
5. What is the definition of abolish in the dictionary?
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