Marina Village Middle School

Each day there will be a new article to explore. Each challenge will give directions of what information to pick out of the article, or ask you to share what you learned from the information you read. 

 

Please write your answers in complete sentences with your name, date and title on the top of the page. You can hand write your answers, type and print your answers or email/Jupiter message your answers to Ms. Kimberly (kvaldez@my.rescueusd.org). Most articles will ask for a minimum of 3 facts. Some will ask questions, some will give suggestions of what to look out for. 

 

DO NOT COPY AND PASTE!! If you copy someone else's work this is considered plagiarism and in some schools you can get into a lot of trouble for doing this. You need to rewrite the information in your own words. If you do copy their words exactly, you need to quote them and give them credit for their work. 

 

Please be sure to proof read your submissions before turning them in. You will be asked to make corrections if needed to get your full points. 

 

For full points, make sure to turn in your answers the day of the challenge. You can still earn points on past challenges, however, it drops $1 each day after that. For example, if Monday had $3 to earn, you can still turn it in on Tuesday for $2 or Wednesday for $1. All entries need to be turned in by the last day of that week (unless discussed with Ms. Kimberly)

 

These challenges are designed to help you earn money in the student store by reading and learning about new topics. If you ever have suggestions for a challenge or have any questions about the daily challenges, please reach out!

October 25th    ($3)

 

International Artist Day!

 

We are all artists even if we might not think so. According to National Today, "one could make a case that any creative endeavor is “art.” However, culture, tradition and, in some cases that push boundaries, laws will ultimately determine what happens next." (National Today, 2021) 

 

Take sometime to explore the site linked below. To learn more about the day and its history. Pick out 3 to 4 facts about what you find on the site. 

 

October 26th     ($3)

 

 

National Pumpkin Day.

 

We all know someone who has made a crazy jack-o-lantern or has an unwavering love for pumpkin pie. Use the link below to find a few of these answers. Feel free to include more facts that you learned from the site. 

 

Where is the pumpkin native to? Where does the word pumpkin originate from? What is the largest pumpkin on record? Who grew it? What animals are pumpkins safe for? What is your favorite way to use pumpkin? 

 

Good Luck!

 

October 27th   ($3)

 

 

National Black Cat Day

 

Black cats have gotten a bad reputation from the superstition that if one crosses your path it is a sign of bad luck. They are also often portrayed in movies and TV shows as such. These cats are just like any other cat though. Use the link below to learn more about our feline friends and some of the ways their lives have been affected by this superstition. 

 

Find 3 to 4 facts to share with Ms. Kimberly

 

October 28th ($3)

 

Today in History......Statue of Liberty dedicated

 

In 1886 the Statue of Liberty was dedicated to America. "The dedication ceremonies celebrated the Statue’s creators and contributors, the people of France and the United States." Who was considered to be the Father of the Statue of Liberty? Why was the statue given to the United States? Who was it given by and why? Were all people there to celebrate or did others have different intentions? Who were they and what were they there for? 

 

Good luck!

 

October 22th     ($3)

 

FREE CHOICE FRIDAY!!!

 

Explore the Britannica Schools link below. Find ANY article that you might be interested in. Write about 3 to 4 facts about what you read. Please include the title of the article you read and why you chose to read that particular article. 

 

 

There have been a few students that I have suggested doing a compare and contrast paper to earn extra library bucks. Even if it was not suggested directly to you, you can still participate in this challenge. You would first need to read a book that has a movie based off of that book. This is a simple and easy way to earn up to $8 library bucks. 

 

Most movies differ from their book counterpart in someways. Find at least three ways they were different or ways they were the same. Use the "what it should include" tab to see the best way to go about writing your paper. 

 

Good luck. Please reach out if you have any questions. 

1. Begin by Brainstorming With a Venn Diagram. (if you don't know what this is please use this link as reference. Venn Diagram link)
2. Develop a Thesis Statement. (the three topics of your body paragraphs)
3. Create an Outline. 
4. Write the Introduction. (include your thesis statement here)
5. Write the First Body Paragraph. (your first compare and contrast topic)
6. Repeat the Process for the Next Paragraphs. (two more paragraphs)
7. Write the Conclusion. (summarize your thesis statement and what you wrote in your body paragraphs)
8. Proofread. (you should always do this before turning ANYTHING in)