Peak

Assignment 1

1. Create a Google Document titled "Peak ___"__ 2. Develop 10 questions you have about climbing Mt. Everest. 3. Search the web for reliable sites to gain answers to your questions. Cut and paste the website into the document you created.

Assignment 2 1. On the Google document you created in assignment 1, answer the following question. Be sure you are using the Better Answers format, and answering the question in complete sentences/paragraphs.
 * - Due Oct. 25**

Tell about a time when you did something that you regretted. What did you do and what were the results of your actions? What made you regret your actions?

2. Read pages 1 -66. While reading, write down any words you don't know, anything you don't understand, any predictions you make, or connections you can make. I will expect to see at least 10 sticky notes in your book.

3. As you are reading, fill out the chart entitled "Peak's Influences" which was shared with you on Google. (Be sure to make a copy of the document)

Assignment 3
 * **Activity** || **Due Date** ||
 * Research author Roland Smith. On your Peak # Google document, record 5 facts that you find interesting about Mr. Smith, and 3 questions you'd like to ask him. Label this information, "Assignment 3, Author Info" || 11/1/11 ||
 * Read pages 67 - 76
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//auspicious//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || 11/1/11 ||
 * Read pages 77 - 81
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//blackmail//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || 11/1/11 ||
 * In your Google document list 5 examples of metaphors or similies. List what page you found it on, quote the metaphor, and then describe what that means.
 * Ex: page 81, "...like fingernails on a chalkboard..." - it was annoying him, like the screeching sound of fingernails on a chalkboard annoys most people. || 11/1/11 ||
 * Read pages 82 - 92
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//genuine//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || 11/1/11 ||
 * Read pages 93 - 97
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//barbaric//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means || 11/1/11 ||
 * As you are reading, make sure to continue to fill out the chart "Peak's Influences" in your Google Documents. We will discuss this during group meetings. ||  ||

Assignment 4
 * Assignment || Due Date ||
 * Read pages 98-106 "Gamow Bag"
 * Add at least 2 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __//straggle//__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/8/11 ||
 * Answer the following questions in your "Peak #" Google Doc. This should be clearly labled "assignment 4" and you must use the Better Answers format.

1. Why can a Gamow bag save a life? Why is it important to have these when climbing Mt. Everest? 2. Why was Josh so upset that Francis wouldn't be able to summit Mt. Everest? 3. Why did Zopa say he would take Peak and Miss Angelo up to ABC? How did Peak feel about this? 4. Why is Captain Shek such a threat? || 11/8/11 ||
 * Read pages 107-125 "ABC" and "Letters from Home"
 * Add at least 4 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the words __**pursue, procession, pinnacles**__, write what page you found it on, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/8/11 ||
 * Continue working on "Peak's Influences." || 11/8/11 ||


 * **Assignment 5** || Due Date ||
 * Read pages 127-162
 * Add at least 4 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the words __** belligerently, garish **__, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/15/11 ||
 * Cause and Effect

Write down three major events that happened so far in this book (anywhere from the beginning to page 163). After writing down these major events, think of what caused them. Fill in the chart "Peak Cause and Effect" that was shared with you in your Google Documents. || 11/15/11 ||
 * Read pages 163-184
 * Add at least 4 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the words __** disperse, blindsided **__, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/15/11 ||
 * Read pages 185-221
 * Add at least 4 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the words __** enmeshed, elusive  **__, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/15/11 ||

Assignment 6 //What changed at the summit of Everest?// || 11/29/11 || // Does Joshua Woods love Peak? Is he a good father? // // What did Peak learn from his visit to Everest? // || 11/29/11 ||
 * Activity || Due Date ||
 * Read Pages 222-231
 * Add at least 4 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the word __**traverse**__, and use it in a fifth grade quality sentence that makes it clear you understand what the word means. This sentence needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/29/11 ||
 * On your Peak Google document, answer the following question. Be sure to use Better Answers format.
 * Read pages 232 - 246
 * Add at least 4 sticky notes to your book - note words you don't know, connections or predictions you made, questions you had
 * On your Google document, define the words __**resignation, detain**__, and use them in fifth grade quality sentences that makes it clear you understand what the words mean. These sentences needs to be written in your "Peak #" Google Doc. || 11/29/11 ||
 * On your Peak Google document, answer the following questions. Be sure to use Better Answers format.