http://www.scribd.com/people/view/588-polybius This a feed for documents on Scribd written by polybius 30 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:58:16 GMT Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:58:16 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2113957/Editors-Checklist * Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:58:16 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2113957/Editors-Checklist http://www.scribd.com/doc/2113953/essay-words Key Essay Words Analyse: Compare: Contrast: Define: Describe: Differentiate: Distinguish: Discuss: similar meaning - break up into parts - examine methodically and in detail - look for similarities and differences, but with the emphasis on similarities - highlight the differences between - give the meaning of - describe the subject matter or nature of - give a detailed account of: including characteristics, qualities or events - show the differences between - recognise or indicate the distinctive features, attributes, or traits - give reasons for and against - also examine the implications - Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:58:15 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2113953/essay-words http://www.scribd.com/doc/2113950/INFERENTIAL-THINKING Something I knew before I read + Something I conclude from what I read _______________________________ = An Inference INFERENTIAL THINKING Name___________________ Date__________ Period____ Book________________ Pages_______________ While reading, highlight or mark a sentence with “I” when you make an inference. Write down the sentence that causes you to make your inference and then record your inference below. Quote from Text My Inference ___________________________________________________________________ Quote from Text My Inference ** Thu, 21 Feb 2008 13:58:13 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2113950/INFERENTIAL-THINKING http://www.scribd.com/doc/497162/Book-Projects-Not-Reports Book Projects These are project ideas that you are allowed to complete instead of the old-fashioned book report. You may choose any of these at any time during the course of the year, but please do not do any one project more than once. Each of these projects is presented on this document in abbreviated form. During our reading conferences, we will frame the project that you have chosen with more precision. 1. Make a diorama. Take any old box you have around and build a scene from the book. Use toys, clay, grass, dirt, whatever is handy to build the scenery, and of course, draw or paint the ba Fri, 16 Nov 2007 02:34:05 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/497162/Book-Projects-Not-Reports http://www.scribd.com/doc/490902/PEER-REVIEW-QUESTIONS PEER REVIEW QUESTIONS Questions to help you help others with their writing! You don't need to tuse these questions in any particular order. Familiarize yourself with the questions and then, if you'd like, feel free to add your own. 1. Organization (NARRATIVE): Does the first paragraph serve as a good introduction to the rest of the paper or writing? 2. Introduction (EXPOSITORY/PERSUASIVE): Can you identify a thesis statement? 3. Organization (NARRATIVE): Is the paper organized with a recognizable beginning, middle and end. 4. Organization ( EXPOSITORY/PERSUASIVE): Is the paper organized with a Tue, 13 Nov 2007 22:01:49 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/490902/PEER-REVIEW-QUESTIONS http://www.scribd.com/doc/70470/By-the-Waters-of-Babylon By the Waters of Babylon by Stephen Vincent Benét The north and the west and the south are good hunting ground, but it is  forbidden to go east. It is forbidden to go to any of the Dead Places  except to search for metal and then he who touches the metal must be a  priest or the son of a priest. Afterwards, both the man and the metal  must be purified. These are the rules and the laws; they are well made.  It is forbidden to cross the great river and look upon the place that was  the Place of the  Wed, 23 May 2007 02:17:52 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/70470/By-the-Waters-of-Babylon http://www.scribd.com/doc/24547/Report-Card-Comments-Collection Report Card Comments Grade 6 Language Scanned From The Ontario Provincial Report Card Just Copy and Paste General Strengths # uses ideas of some complexity # reflects the use of complex ideas # applies reasoning skills consistently and with general understanding # applies reasoning skills consistently and with thorough understanding # communication is clear and precise # communication is clear, precise and confidently conveyed # communicates for specific purposes # communicates for a wide variety of purposes and in a wide variety of contexts # communicates using a variety of forms # communicat Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:38:11 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/24547/Report-Card-Comments-Collection http://www.scribd.com/doc/7240/Transition-words-and-phrases Addition: moreover, furthermore, in addition, also, incidentally, by the way, further, too, again, more important, next, first, second, etc., firstly, secondly, etc., in the first place, in the second place, etc., last, lastly, finally, either, as well. Contrast: however, yet, in contrast on the other hand, in any case, on the contrary, still, otherwise, actually, all the same, at any rate, at the same time, nevertheless, instead, in spite of this, anyway, by contrast, in reality. Comparison: Iikewise, similarly, in the same way, in like manner, whereas Cause, result, purpose: therefore, th Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:57 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/7240/Transition-words-and-phrases http://www.scribd.com/doc/2989/The-Odyssey-Questions-Books-14 Questions for Books One through Four The Odyssey Instructions: These questions are designed to help you learn the details of the work by Homer. Please answer them in the evenings and then be ready to discuss your answers in your discussion group tomorrow. 1.)Book One begins with Homer asking the Muse to sing. What is a muse? (research) 2.) Book One explains that Odysseus, alone of the Greek Heroes, has been waylaid from his journey home from Troy. He "provoked the wrath of the god of earthquakes." What did he do to provoke the wrath of the god and who is the god? (recall) 3.) Name and describe Wed, 07 Mar 2007 01:16:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2989/The-Odyssey-Questions-Books-14 http://www.scribd.com/doc/2930/Visual-Hands-On-Modifications ** Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:28:30 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2930/Visual-Hands-On-Modifications http://www.scribd.com/doc/2913/Persuasive-Writing-Packet Review of the Five Paragraph Essay The five paragraph essay follows a defined format. The first paragraph introduces us to the thesis of the essay and directs us to the three main supporting subtopics. The second through fourth paragraphs are all similar in format. They individually restate the subtopics, and are developed by giving supporting information. The fifth and last paragraph restates the main thesis idea and reminds the reader of the three main supporting ideas that were developed. All of these paragraphs are important. The introductory paragraph is the place in which the writer intr Wed, 07 Mar 2007 00:23:11 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2913/Persuasive-Writing-Packet http://www.scribd.com/doc/2899/Summer-Rocks Summer Rocks For your first project, I don’t want you to write an essay about ‘what you did on your  summer vacation.”  Instead, I want you to use art and graphic design, in conjunction with  artwork and song titles to create a cd­cover and song list for an imaginary band. The band  needs a name, the band needs song to perform and they must all revolve around a  common theme – your summer. My summer vacation was largely spent doing home improvement and working on my  Master’s Degree, so I will  Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:49:36 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2899/Summer-Rocks http://www.scribd.com/doc/2878/Final-Poetry-Assessment Originality 1 2 Of Ideas Rich  1 2 Language Content 1 2 Organization 1 2 Final Poetry Assessment   NAME:________________________ TOTAL:_______ 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5     Times (X 5)=_______ Originality 1 2 Of Ideas Rich  1 2 Language Content 1 2 Organization 1 2 Final Poetry Assessment   NAME:________________________ TOTAL:_______ Originality 1 2 Of Ideas Rich  1 2 Language Content 1 2 Organization 1 2 Final Poetry Assessment   NAME:________________________ TOTAL:_______ 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5     Times (X 5)=_______ 4 5 4 4 4 5 5 5     Times  Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:34:17 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2878/Final-Poetry-Assessment http://www.scribd.com/doc/2870/All-6-Rubrics EXPOSITORY WRITING IDEAS AND CONTENT FOCUSED CORRECTION RUBRIC Ideas and Content ___ The main idea(s) or thesis statement is clearly defined. ___ The writer is well-informed. Appropriate relevant information and details are shared from a variety or sources including personal experiences, observations, and prior knowledge. ___ The writer anticipates and responds to readers’ informational needs. ___ Supporting details are accurate, relevant, and helpful in clarifying the main idea(s). ___ Factual details are effectively used to support the focus and purpose of the paper. 4 Points (Exceeds) Th Tue, 06 Mar 2007 23:26:40 GMT http://www.scribd.com/doc/2870/All-6-Rubrics