The Patriot's Pen Essay Writing Contest, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, offers selected students the opportunity to express their views in writing on patriotic themes. Local winners move on to the district, state, and national competitions.

The Anthology of Poetry Writing Contests offers selected students the opportunity to have their poetry published in a nationally recognized anthology of middle school poetry.

Both contests will be introduced to the students at the end of the first marking period and will have due dates in November.






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Theme One
The Greeks explain nature and the world around them through their myths because their knowledge of science was inadequate.

Theme Two
The gods punish mortals who try to be like them. The greatest sin is the sin of hubris or extreme pride.

Theme Three
The heroes of Ancient Greece are blessed or favored by the gods and "immortalized" through the myths and legends.

 Writing Skills Emphasis
Students will have the opportunity to practice and improve their essay writing skills using the Greek myths read and the themes discussed as the catalysts for deep thought and insightful writing. All evaluations will include essay questions.

"Creation of Man"
"Coming of Evil"
"The Great Flood"
"Athena and Poseidon""
"Chaos to Cronus"
"The Titans"
"The Reign of Zeus"
"The Origin of the Seasons"
"Niobe"
"Arachne"
"Icarus"
"Phaethon, Son of Apollo"
"Killing of the Chimera"
"Theseus"
"Medusa's Head"
"The Great Musician."
"Pyramus and Thisbe"
"Heracles"



The Intellectual Olympics
All Team 7-0 students will participate in an Intellectual Olympics competition as group members of different Greek City-States. These competitions will test each student's ability to answer mythology trivia, creatively solve problems and puzzles, and physically compete in a number of outrageous Olympic events.

Who's Who in Mythology
Each student in Standard English will research a Greek god, a planet, or a constellation and create an illustrative mini-poster.

Allusions to Mythology
Each student in Advanced English will research the many allusions to mythology found in literature, science, advertising, and language.

The Storyteller Series
Students will have the opportunity to view four different myths filmed and produced by famed talemaster Jim Henson. Productions include Perseus, Orpheus, Theseus, and Daedalus.




Myth Mania
This outstanding website contains over two hundred pages of information on Greek mythology. Here you will find illustrated myths, great graphics, and a "Homework Help" sight containing information on the gods and goddesses, mythological creatures, and the many characters from myth and legend.

Gods and Goddesses Quia Activities
Review your gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman mythology by playing Concentration, a Matching Game, or by using the Quia Flashcards.






All students on Team 7-0 will be offered an opportunity to address the challenges and problems that exist in society by participating in the Adopt-a-Cause Unit. During the month of January, students will examine the world in which they live, not as uncaring, disinterested observers, but as passionate and responsible citizens who recognize the worth of every living creature and the need for social, political, and environmental awareness. Emphasis will be placed on the development of skills and techniques related to research, persuasive writing and speaking, and critical listening. These skills and techniques will be introduced in English class and reinforced in all major subject areas.





Written or Typed Speech
Each student will submit a typed or handwritten copy of a five paragraph persuasive essay on a political, social, or environmental issue. Emphasis will be placed on the research process. A Title Page, In-Text Citations, and a Works Cited Page must be included. All manuscript rules apply.

Persuasive Speech
Each student will prepare and present a three to four minute persuasive speech with visual aid(s) on a social or environmental issue. The purpose of the persuasive speech will be to convince the audience to take action to better our society and our world.

Write an Editorial Contest
Each student will write an editorial on a topic of current interest. All entries will be submitted to the Daily Intelligencer "Write an Editorial" Contest. Students may also choose to create an editorial cartoon and enter the cartoon in the Intelligencer "Create an Editorial Cartoon" Contest.




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