Character "Sketch" Vote

Look, and enjoy, the artwork produced by your classmates. When you finish, use the poll below to vote on your favourite picture.

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Character "Sketch"

Today you are going to attempt to produce an online drawing of the two protagonists in Stones; Garnet and Raphaella.

The website you will use for your online drawing is:

Online Sketch Pad

Read the rest of the instructions before attempting to draw our novel's heroes.

• Right click on the link above and open the website in a new tab.
• First, look at this picture which I drew online.

•  You can attempt to produce a picture similar to mine ... only better.
• After you have completed your picture, you need to use the "snipping tool" to capture the drawing as a photo.
• Save this photo on your account.
• After you have saved your drawing, we will discuss how you are to get it to me.

True or False Question Creation

I would like you to participate in the preparation of our Stones Quiz for chapters 16-20.

Your task is to create 5 "true or false" questions that may be used in our quiz. Using information from chapters 16-20, create your questions and submit in the comment section of this post.

Remember to use your correct name when entering your comment.

As the questions are submitted and published on the blog, you may want to review other student's questions to get an idea of what questions might be on the quiz.

After you have submitted your 5 questions, you have some time to silently read. Remember, after the Easter break we would like to be finished Part 2 of Stones!

Tasks for today!

The following is a list of your tasks for today, April 15,  2011:

• Finish your news paper article. Check for proper spelling and grammar. When ready, print your article and hand it in.
• Finish chapters questions up to and including chapter 15.
• Read silently. Chapter 18 and preceeding must be read by Monday, April 18.

Stones Chapter Quiz - Chapters 11-15

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Stones Part One Test

For your Stones Part One Test, read and follow the instructions below. Read ALL instructions before you start.

• Go to the following link: TEST
• Answer the questions on the actual document.
• Use a different font than the font used for the test and italicise your answers.
• Answer in complete sentences and use spell check to ensure correcy spelling.
• When finished, print your document.

The Scream

Consider the piece of art below:

 

 

The Scream (Norwegian: Skrik; created in 1893–1910) is the title the painting above by Norwegian artist Edvard Munch, showing an agonized figure against a blood red sky. The landscape in the background is the Oslofjord, viewed from the hill of Ekeberg, in Oslo, Norway.

 

In the book Stones, Garnet experiences moments of significant fear. By reflecting on the novel, and your experiences, respond in the comment section to the following questions:

1. What are you most afraid of?
2. How do you cope with fear?
3. Describe one experience you have been through in which you successfully overcame fear. Include why you were successful and any positive results you encountered.

 Answer with complete sentences. Attach your name to your comment.