Homework-Friday, July 31, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                         By Piri Thomas 

Great job today!!

Reflect on Chapter 27 that we read in class today. Answer the following critical thinking and review questions. 

Level 1:
1.)Describe prison from Piri's point of view?

Level 2: 
1.) Describe prison from Piri's point of view?

2.) What does Piri say is one of the worst feelings?

Level 3: 
1.) What are your future vocational plans?

2.) What does Piri say is one of the worst feelings?

3.) Give an example of one of the worst feelings as described by Piri, other than the one from the book.

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Have a wonderful night! 

Homework, Thursday, July 30, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                                             By Piri Thomas 

Great job today!!

Reflect on the mock interviews we had today in class. Review some of the questions below. For homework write your responses below and then practice with a friend or family member.

Level 1:
1.)What skills do you have that will make you successful at your preferred job?

Level 2: 
1.) What skills do you have that will make you successful at your preferred job?

2.) How do you handle conflict in the workplace?

Level 3: 
1.) What are your future vocational plans?

2.) How do you handle conflict in the workplace?

3.) Why should we hire you over someone else?

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Have a wonderful night! 

Homework-Wednesday, July 29, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                                             By Piri Thomas 

Great job today!!

Reflect on the mock interviews we had today in class. Review some of the questions below. For homework write your responses below and then practice with a friend or family member.

Level 1:
1.)What are your future vocational plans?

Level 2: 
1.) What are your future vocational plans?

2.)What qualifications do you have that you think will make you successful at your future job?

Level 3:
1.) What are your future vocational plans?

2.)What qualifications do you have that you think will make you successful at your future job?

3.) What is your greatest weakness?

Parents/Guardians: Please Review and Sign! :) 

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

Have a wonderful night! 

Homework-Tuesday, July 28, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                                                                  By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 25 that we read today and the end of the film "The Outsiders." Complete one of the levels below. 

LEVEL 1: What happened after Piri was shot? 

Level 2: What happened after Piri was shot? What happened to the police officer? 

Level 3:  What happened after Piri was shot? What happened to the police officer? How many years was Piri sentenced to? Why? 

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Have a Wonderful day! 

Homework-Monday, July 27, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                                                                  By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 25 that we read today and the beginning of the film "The Outsiders." Complete one of the levels below. 

LEVEL 1: How do you handle conflict? What does this tell about you?

Level 2: How do you handle conflict? What does this tell about you? Do you think you could handle conflict in a better way?

Level 3:  How do you handle conflict? What does this tell about you? Do you think you could handle conflict in a better way? Compare the way you face conflict with either Piri or a character from "The Outsiders".

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Have a Wonderful day! 

Homework-Friday, July 24, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                            By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 25 that we read today and the beginning of the film "The Outsiders." Complete one of the levels below. 

LEVEL1: Update your short summary short summary of what has happened in the book so far. 

Level 2:  Update your short summary of what has happened in the book so far. As well as the short summary of what has happened in the movie "The Outsiders." 

Level 3: Update your short summary of what has happened in the book so far,as well as a short summary of what has happened in the movie "The Outsiders." 

Then compare the two. What is similar about the two and what is different? 

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Have a wonderful Weekend! :) 

Homework-Thursday, July 23, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                            By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 7 that we read today and the beginning of the film "The Outsiders." Complete one of the levels below. 

LEVEL1: Write a short summary of what has happened in the book so far. 

Level 2:  Write a short summary of what has happened in the book so far. as well as a short summary of what has happened in the movie "The Outsiders." 

Level 3: Write a short summary of what has happened in the book so far. as well as a short summary of what has happened in the movie "The Outsiders." 

Then compare the two. What is similar about the two and what is different? 

Parents/Guardians: Please Review and Sign! :) 

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

Have a wonderful day! :) 

Homework-Wednesday, July 22, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                   By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 7 that we read today. When Piri has a miscommunication with one of his teachers, Miss Shepard, describe what happens and what Piri's response is.  

Level 1: When Piri has a miscommunication with one of his teachers, Miss Shepard, describe what happens and what Piri's response is.   

Level 2: When Piri has a miscommunication with one of his teachers, Miss Shepard, describe what happens and what Piri's response is.  Would you have responded in the same way or differently? Explain. 

Level 3: When Piri has a miscommunication with one of his teachers, Miss Shepard, describe what happens and what Piri's response is.  Would you have responded in the same way or differently? Explain. Describe a time where you had a miscommunication with someone. Maybe it was with a person in your family, a teacher, a friend, or someone you work with. Explain the miscommunication and how you responded. Could you have responded in a better way? 

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

Have a wonderful day! :) 

Homework-Tuesday, July 21, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                             By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 7 from "Down These Mean Streets" that we read today. Describe what happens between Piri and Miss Shepard. Why do you think Ms. Washington specifically called the Principal "white man"?

Level 1: Write 2 complete sentences to answer the questions above. 
Level 2: Write 4 complete sentences to answer the questions above.
Level 3: Write 6 complete sentences to answer the questions above. 

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

Have a wonderful day! :) 

Homework-Monday, July 20, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                   By Piri Thomas 

Reflect on Chapter 7 that we read today. How does Piri feel about school? Why does he feel this way? Compare and contrast your experiences to Piri's to practice connecting yourself to the text. 

Level 1: Write 2 complete sentences to answer the questions above. 
Level 2: Write 4 complete sentences to answer the questions above.
Level 3: Write 6 complete sentences to answer the questions above. 

Parents/Guardians: Please Review and Sign! :) 

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

Have a wonderful day! :) 

Homework-Friday, July 17, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                     

                          By Piri Thomas

In Chapter 6, Thomas talks about having "heart." What does he mean when he says he has "heart"? What does having "heart" mean to you? 

Level 1: Write 2 complete sentences to answer the questions above. 
Level 2: Write 4 complete sentences to answer the questions above.
Level 3: Write 6 complete sentences to answer the questions above. 

Parents/Guardians: Please Review and Sign! :) 

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

Have a wonderful weekend! :) 

Homework-Thursday, July 16, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                     

                          By Piri Thomas

In Chapter 6, Piri joins a gang to gain rep and feel like he belonged. Think of a time or an experience where you felt the need to belong. How did this affect the way you acted?

Level 1: Write 2 complete sentences to answer the question above. 

Level 2: Write 4 complete sentences to answer the question above. 

Level 3: Write 6 complete sentences to answer the question above. 

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Have a wonderful day! :) 

Homework-Wednesday, July 15, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                     

                  By Piri Thomas

In Chapter 6, Thomas uses italics to write the thoughts and self-talk that is going on in his head during different experiences. Think of a time or an experience where you have used self talk or maybe a time when self-talk could have been good to use. 

Level 1: Write 2 complete sentences of self talk and identify when you will or when you used the self-talk. 

Level 2: Write 4 complete sentences of self talk and identify when you will or when you used the self-talk. 

Level 3: Write 6 complete sentences of self talk and identify when you will or when you used the self-talk. 

BONUS! Try writing your sentences in cursive to write like Thomas does in italics to express his thoughts.

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Homework-Tuesday, July 14, 2015

 DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

                                                     By Piri Thomas

Reflect on Chapter 6, “ If you Ain’t Got Heart, You Ain’t Got Nada” that we read in class.  There is a grid of questions. In order to complete the guided practice you must answer the questions  to connect a row of 4 questions. The different rows you can make are made up of different levels of questions so choose the right one for you!  (Clue: Like the game Connect 4.)

What is the title of our book?	What kind of book is it?	Who is the main character?	Where does the book take place?
When does the book take place?	What is going on in America in 1941?	What is one challenge Piri has faced from moving to a new neighborhood?	How do these challenges change him?
What does Piri need to have to join a gang?	What do the italics in the text stand for?	What does Piri have to do to join the gang?	Why do you think Piri wants to join a gang?
How does Piri feel when he gets accepted into the gang?	What are Piri’s thoughts like?	What are Piri’s actions like?	How are Piris thoughts different from his actions?

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If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 

HAVE A GREAT NIGHT! :)

Homework-Monday, July 13, 2015

 DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

By Piri Thomas

Reflect on the chapter from “Down These Mean Streets” that we read today and answer the following comprehension questions.

Level 1: What does Piri need to have to join a gang? What does he have to do to join the gang?

Level 2: What does Piri need to have to join a gang? What does he have to do to join the gang? What do you think “having heart” means?

Level 3: What does Piri need to have to join a gang? What does he have to do to join the gang? What do you think “having heart” means? Describe a way you feel you have “heart.”

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Homework-Friday, July 10, 2015

 DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

By Piri Thomas

Reflect on the chapter, "Alien Turf" from “Down These Mean Streets” and answer the following comprehension questions. A copy of the text is posted below.

Level 1: How does the author write at the end of the chapter to make the reader feel bad for Piri? 

Level 2: What device does the author use at the end of the chapter to make the reader feel bad for Piri? 

Level 3: What device does the author use at the end of the chapter to make the reader feel sympathy towards Piri at the end of the chapter 

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Have a wonderful weekend! :)

Homework- Thursday July 9, 2015

Homework-Tuesday, July 9, 2015 

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

By Piri Thomas

Reflect on the chapter, "Alien Turf" from “Down These Mean Streets” and answer the following comprehension questions. A copy of the text is posted below.

Level 1: How is the book written? What kind of novel is the book? (clue: starts with an "M")

Level 2: How is the book written? What kind of language is used? why might some people find the language "offensive" or "inappropriate"?  

Level 3: How is the book written? What kind of language is used? why might some people find the language "offensive" or "inappropriate"? What kind of language would you use if you were describing events from your own life? 

Have a wonderful night! :)

Homework-Wednesday, July 8, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

By Piri Thomas

Reflect on the chapter, "Alien Turf" from “Down These Mean Streets” and answer the following comprehension questions. A copy of the text is posted below.

Level 1: How is the book written? What kind of language is used in the book? 

Level 2: How is the book written? What kind of language is used in the book? Based on the text, what do you think the meaning of the words listed below are based on the text surrounding the words.

pad (pg. 27)

cats (pg. 29)

paison (pg. 25)

Level 3: How is the book written? What kind of language is used in the book? 

pad

cats

cool breeze

paison

rat 

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Have a wonderful night! :)

Homework-Monday, July 6, 2015

DOWN THESE MEAN STREETS

By Piri Thomas

Reflect on the chapter from “Down These Mean Streets” and answer the following comprehension questions. A copy of the text is posted below.

Level 1: Who is the main character of the book? Where does the book take place?

Level 2: Who is the main character of the book? Where does the book take place? Describe the setting of Harlem.

Level 3: Who is the main character of the book? How does the main character identify himself?  Where does the book take place? Describe the setting of Harlem.

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