Welcome to THE TERMINATOR! The only test so difficult, they named a movie after it. Each student on Team 7-0 will take a Grammar and Usage Mastery Test which will evaluate the ability to properly proofread and make use of the many grammar and usage tips and tricks learned in class. This test will be administered during the Third Marking Period. Remember, "Do well, or "I'll be back!"


Parts of Speech
Pronoun Usage
Commas
Capitalization
Quotation Marks
Semi-Colon and Colon
Proofreading Skills
Subject-Verb Agreement
Pronoun-Antecedent
Punctuating Sentences






Dedication
Honor someone who follows your modern code of chivalry.
Historical Fiction
Write a creative short story using Medieval England as the setting.
Epic Poem
Create an epic poem using the "heroic couplet" as the rhyme scheme.
Code of Chivalry
Create a Modern Code of Chivalry based on the code followed by knights.


During the Fourth Marking Period, students will participate in a Reading-Writing Workshop entitled The Medieval Magazine. Students will explore the medieval world and the tales and legends of Ancient Britain that have been passed down through the ages. During the course of this unit, each student will create a personal magazine which will include many examples of his or her writing and creativity. This unit offers each student the opportunity to use the many writing skills and processes learned throughout the year in English class.


A Mighty Fortress
Create a two page spread on a medieval castle of special interest to you.
Arthurian Myths
Complete a mini-project for each Arthurian myth read in class.
Your Knight
Select a knight of the Round Table to be your first knight.
Team 7-0 Activities
Use activities completed in other classes to enhance your magazine.


Legend of Camelot
Provides basic information on King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The graphics and artwork are outstanding.
Castles on the Web
Excellent site for exploring the castles of Great Britain. Full of photos and illustrations on the castles of the British Isles.
Castles of Britain
Another excellent site for exploring the castles of Great Britain. Full of interesting facts and historical background with many photos.

 

Count Canelli has asked you to design and build a mighty siege machine ­ called a trebuchet ­ that will hurl a projectile to break down the walls of King's castle. You must not only build a working "Warwolf," but you must also be able to accurately predict where to place your trebuchet to hit the castle. You will be assigned to a team of engineers to build your war machine and to compete against other groups.

As a member of a group of four, you will follow the directions found at the website listed below. Each group will be assigned a computer and given all the materials needed to build a trebuchet. Your group will be responsible for providing any materials needed to decorate or paint your trebuchet.