HW Mr. Padilla 6.1.17

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Option 3:

Collections: from "NARRATIVE OF SOJOURNER TRUTH" 1850, Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth, was born into slavery under the name Isabella sometime around 1797 in the state of New York. She adopted the name Sojourner Truth in the 1840s. She had been abused by her owners as a child, and later bore at least five children with a fellow slave. After escaping slavery in 1827, Truth rescued one of her sons who had been sold to an abusive owner, and went on to live in New York City where she worked with the abolitionist movement (movement to free slaves) and women's suffrage (women’s right to vote) movement. After the Civil War, Truth worked for the Freedmen's Bureau, an organization established (started) to help slaves after emancipation (end of slavery). Because she could not read or write, Truth related her story to a biographer.

1.                  Write a 2 sentence summary of this passage. (remember to use the 5 W’s to help you organize your thoughts).

2.                  How do you think a woman like Sojourner Truth can help others? What makes her special?

Option 2 :

Collections: from "NARRATIVE OF SOJOURNER TRUTH" 1850, Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth, was born into slavery under the name Isabella sometime around 1797 in … New York. … She had been abused by her owners as a child, and later bore (gave birth to) at least five children …. After escaping slavery in 1827, Truth rescued one of her sons who had been sold to an abusive owner, and went on to live in New York City where she worked with the abolitionist movement (movement to free slaves) and women's suffrage (women’s right to vote) movement. …Truth worked for the Freedmen's Bureau, an organization established (started) to help slaves after emancipation (end of slavery). Because she could not read or write, Truth related (told) her story to a biographer.

1.         When and where was Sojourner Truth born?

2.         What happened when she was a child?

3.         What did she do after she escaped slavery?

4.         What is abolitionist movement?

5.         What is women’s suffrage?

6.         Why did she tell her story to a biographer?

Option 3 :

Collections: from "NARRATIVE OF SOJOURNER TRUTH" 1850, Sojourner Truth

Sojourner Truth, was born into slavery under the name Isabella sometime around 1797 in … New York.

1.      When and where was Sojourner Truth born?

 … She had been abused by her owners as a child, and later bore (gave birth to) at least five children ….

2.      What happened when she was a child?

After escaping slavery in 1827, Truth rescued one of her sons (from slavery) and went on to live in New York City

3.      What did she do after she escaped slavery?

… she worked with the abolitionist movement (movement to free slaves) and women's suffrage (women’s right to vote) movement..

4.      What is abolitionist movement?

5.      What is women’s suffrage?

Because she could not read or write, Truth related (told) her story to a biographer.

6.      Why did she tell her story to a biographer?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.31.17

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Option 3:

John Green, author of The Fault In Our Stars

John Green is a recent popular name in the American young adult fiction…The Fault in Our Stars is considered to be his outstanding novel  by far along with other notables. John Michael Green was born on August 24, 1977, to Mike and Sydney Green in Indianapolis. He received his early education from Lake Highland Preparatory School and Indian Springs School. His experience of school was similar to other social outcasts who get bullied by arrogant people. He earned double graduation degrees in English and Religious Studies from Kenyon College. He worked as a student chaplain after graduation in a children’s hospital. His initial aim was to become an Episcopal priest. However, the time he spent among children with terminal-illness stimulated him to become a writer.

Task:

1.      Write a 2 sentence summary of this passage. (remember to use the 5 W’s to help you organize your 

thoughts).

2.      Based on this passage, how did John Green’s experience inspire him to become a writer?

Option 2:

John Green, author of The Fault In Our Stars

John Green is a recent popular name in the American young adult fiction…The Fault in Our Stars is considered to be his outstanding novel by far along with other notables. John Michael Green was born on August 24, 1977… in Indianapolis. He received his early education from Lake Highland Preparatory School and Indian Springs School. His experience of school was similar to other social outcasts who get bullied.... He earned double graduation degrees in English and Religious Studies…. He worked as a student chaplain after graduation in a children’s hospital. His initial aim was to become an Episcopal priest. However, the time he spent among children with terminal-illness stimulated him to become a writer.

1.        How does The Fault In Our Stars compare to John Green’s other work?

2.        When and where was he born?

3.        How was his experience at school?

4.        Where did he work after graduation? What was his aim?

5.        Why did he become a writer?

Option 1:

John Green, author of The Fault In Our Stars

John Green is a recent popular name in the American young adult fiction…The Fault in Our Stars is …his outstanding novel by far …

1.    Who is John Green?

 John Michael Green was born on August 24, 1977… in Indianapolis.

2.    When and where was he born?

 He received his early education from Lake Highland … School and Indian Springs School. His experience of school was similar to other social outcasts who get bullied....

3.    How was his experience at school?

He worked … after graduation in a children’s hospital. His initial aim was to become an Episcopal priest.

4.    Where did he work after graduation? What was his aim?

… the time he spent among children with terminal-illness stimulated (inspired) him to become a writer.

5.    Why did he become a writer?

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HW Mr Padilla 5.30.17

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Option 3:

Collections: 141 DIE IN FACTORY FIRE,  1911

On March 25, 1911, fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New

York City. The factory had no fire escapes, and managers routinely locked all doors to

prevent workers from leaving the factory floor for breaks. This article, which appeared

the next day in the New York Times, shocked and horrified the nation. The subsequent

public outrage led to the growth of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union

(founded in 1900) and increased government regulation of industrial working conditions.

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W A S H I N G T O N  P L A C E B U I L D I N G ; S T R E E T  S T R E W N  W I T H B O D I E S ;  P I L ES  O F

 D E A D  I N S I D E

Task: Answers questions based on what you know about safety at the workplace, the novel Mockingjay, and what you have: learned this month.

1.       Who is responsible for this disaster? Explain your opinion, provide evidence.

2.       How does this relate to the novel Mockingjay?

Option 2:

Collections: 141 DIE IN FACTORY FIRE,  1911

On March 25, 1911, fire broke out in the Triangle Shirtwaist Company factory in New

York City. The factory had no fire escapes, and managers routinely locked all doors to

prevent workers from leaving the factory floor for breaks. This article, which appeared

the next day in the New York Times, shocked and horrified the nation. The …

public outrage led to the growth of the International Ladies …Workers Union...

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W A S H I N G T O N  P L A C E B U I L D I N G ; S T R E E T  S T R E W N  W I T H B O D I E S ;  P I L ES  O F

 D E A D  I N S I D E

1.         When did the fire break out?

2.         List 2 reasons why people couldn’t escape the fire.

A.

B.

3.         How did people feel when they heard the news?

4.         What did people’s anger lead to?

5. What word would you use to describe what happened? Why?

Option 1:

Collections: 141 DIE IN FACTORY FIRE,  1911

On March 25, 1911, fire broke out in (a) factory in New York City.

1.     When did the fire break out?

 The factory had no fire escapes, and managers routinely (everyday)locked all doors to prevent (stop) workers from leaving the factory floor for breaks.

2.     List 2 reasons why people couldn’t escape the fire.

A.

B.

This article… appeared the next day in the New York Times, shocked and horrified the nation.

3.     How did people feel when they heard the news?

The … public outrage (anger) led to the growth of the International Ladies …Workers Union...

4.     What did people’s anger lead to?

1 4 1  M E N  A N D  G I R L S  D I E  I N  W A I S T  F A C T O R Y  F I R E; 

5.     How many people died?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.26.17

Dear parents/guardians, please assist your child with today’s homework.

Option 1: Katniss lives in a future world.  In one paragraph, discuss  how or how not,  technology is making people lazy these days. How can people enjoy technology but still keep their minds sharp and busy?

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•Option 2: Write a list of 10 reasons why technology is good or bad for people.  5 of each.  What examples of technology do we see in the Hunger Games?

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•Option 3:  Draw or write a list of 3 technologies that are good for people and 3 that are bad. Chose one technology that is good and bad and explain why. 

HW Mr. Padilla 5.25.17

Dear parents/guardians, please assist your child with today's homework.

Option 3:

Collections: MACHINES TRANSFORM THE ENGLISH TEXTILE INDUSTRY June 13, 1786

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 1700s. The introduction of new machines revolutionized the country's clothmaking industry. However, not everybody in England was happy about this transformation….

Viewpoint 1, by the Yorkshire Cloth Workers June 13, 1786

The number of Scribbling-Machines … exceed all belief, being no less than one hundred and seventy! and as each machine will do as much work in twelve hours, as ten men can in that time do by hand, and they working night-and day, one machine will do as much work in one day as would otherwise employ twenty men. . . How are those men, …thrown out of employ to provide for their families;—… Some say, Begin and learn some other business.—Suppose we do; who will maintain our families, whilst we undertake the arduous task; and when we have learned it, how do we know we shall be any better for all of our pains; for by the time we have served our second apprenticeship, another machine may arise, which may take away that business also . . .

Task: You will write a one paragraph response to this passage. Your paragraph must include the following:

1.       Summary (Use the 5 W’s to help you organize)

2.       Why is this a problem?

3.       Is this a problem that is happening today?

4.       What is your opinion: Is this serious or not? Explain why

Option 2:

MACHINES TRANSFORM THE ENGLISH TEXTILE INDUSTRY June 13, 1786

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 1700s. The introduction of new

machines revolutionized the country's clothmaking industry. However, not everybody in England was happy about this transformation….

Viewpoint 1, by the Yorkshire Cloth Workers June 13, 1786

The number of Scribbling-Machines … exceed all belief, being no less than one hundred and seventy! and as each machine will do as much work in twelve hours, as ten men can in that time do by hand, and they working night-and day, one machine will do as much work in one day as …. twenty men. . . How are those men, …thrown out of employ to provide for their families;—… Some say, Begin and learn some other business.—Suppose we do; who will maintain our families, … and when we have learned it, how do we know we shall be any better for all of our pains; for by the time we have served our second apprenticeship, another machine may arise, which may take away that business also . . .

1.            What was happening in England in the late 1700’s?

2.            How many machines were there?

3.            How much work could one machine do?

4.            How many men can one machine equal in one day?

5.            Why is it hard to go learn a new skill/career?

6.            What is this narrator worried about?

Option 1:

MACHINES TRANSFORM THE ENGLISH TEXTILE INDUSTRY June 13, 1786

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 1700s…. However, not everybody in England was happy about this transformation….

1.       What was happening in England in the late 1700’s?

Viewpoint 1, by the Yorkshire Cloth Workers June 13, 1786

The number of …-Machines … being no less than one hundred and seventy! … each machine will do as much work in twelve hours, as ten men can in that time do by hand,

2.       How many machines were there?

3.       How much work could one machine do?

 and they working night-and day, one machine will do as much work in one day as …. twenty men. . .

4.       How many men can one machine equal in one day?

 How are those men, … to provide for their families;—… Some say, Begin and learn some other business (go to school).—Suppose we do; who will maintain our families, …

5.       Why is it hard to go learn a new skill/career?

… how do we know we shall be any better for all of our pains; for by the time we have served our second apprenticeship, another machine may arise, which may take away that business also . . .

6.       What is this narrator worried about?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.24.17

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Option 3:

Collections: British Parliamentary Commission: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES, 1842

 Edward Potter’s Testimony

I am a coal viewer, and the manager of the South Hetton colliery (coal mine).Of the children in the pits we have none under eight, and only three so young. We areconstantly beset (asked) by parents coming making application to take children under the age, and they are very anxious and very dissatisfied if we do not take the children; and there have been cases in times…when the parents have threatened to leave the colliery, and go elsewhere if we did not comply. …In point of fact, we would rather not have boys until nine years of age complete. If younger than that, they are apt to fall asleep and get hurt: some get killed. It is no interest to the company to take any boys under nine. We have no females, and I do not believe there is a case of females being employed in the collieries …

Task: Yesterday we read the point of view of James Pierce, a child who worked in the coal mines.

  Today you are reading Edwars Potter’s testimony, he is a manager. 

Your job is to gather information to decipher why children are working and who is responsible. You will need notes from yesterday’s reading as you read and complete this task.

Use the Venn Diagram to take notes then write your conclusion below using evidence from the text.

Your conclusion: Who is responsible?

Option 2:

Collections: British Parliamentary Commission: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES, 1842

 Edward Potter’s Testimony

I am a coal viewer, and the manager of the South Hetton colliery (coal mine). Of the children in the pits we have none under eight, and only three so young. We are constantly beset (asked) by parents … to take children under the age, and they are …very dissatisfied if we do not take the children; and there have been cases …when the parents have threatened to leave the colliery, and go elsewhere. …In point of fact, we would rather not have boys until nine years of age complete. If younger than that, they are apt (can) to fall asleep and get hurt: some get killed. It is no interest to the company to take any boys under nine. We have no females, and I do not believe there is a case of females being employed in the collieries …

1.            Who is Edward Potter?

2.            How many children are eight or younger?

3.            According to Edward, why are there children working in the colliery?

4.            What do parents do if the colliery if they don’t accept children?

5.            Why don’t the collieries not want children under 9?

6.            Are there any women working in the collieries?

Option 1:

Collections: British Parliamentary Commission: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES, 1842

 Edward Potter’s Testimony

I am a coal viewer, and the manager of the South Hetton colliery (coal mine).

1.      Who is Edward Potter?

Of the children in the pits we have none under eight, and only three so young.

2.      How many children are eight or younger?

We are …(asked) by parents … to take children under the age, and they are …very dissatisfied if we do not take the children;

3.      According to Edward, why are there children working in the colliery?

and there have been cases …when the parents have threatened to leave the colliery, and go elsewhere.

4.      What do parents do if the colliery if they don’t accept children?

… we would rather not have boys until nine years of age…. If younger than that, they … (can) … fall asleep and get hurt: some get killed.

5.      Why don’t the collieries not want children under 9?

 It is no interest to the company to take any boys under nine. We have no females… employed in the collieries …

6.      Are there any women working in the collieries?

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Collections: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES

This is the account of a child that works in a coal mine in England.

About a year and half I went to walk with a candle before the horses, and pick the coals

off the road; I had 8d. (pennies) a-day. About a year and a half ago I took to the girdle and chain

do not like it; it hurts me; it rubs my skin off; I often feel pain. I get 15d. a-day. I do not

go to the Sunday-school. I go to chapel sometimes. I cannot say the Lord’s Prayer, nor

the Creed, nor the Ten Commandments. I cannot read.

Task: How is work impacting this boy’s life?  How do you think he feels? How is this similar to Hunger Games? Write a one paragraph response and use evidence from the text. 

Option 2:

Collections: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES

This is the account of a child that works in a coal mine in England.

About a year and half I went to walk with a candle before the horses, and pick the coals

off the road; I had 8d. (pennies) a-day. About a year and a half ago I took to the girdle and chain

do not like it; it hurts me; it rubs my skin off; I often feel pain. I get 15d. a-day. I do not

go to the Sunday-school.

1.       How long has he been working?

2.       Describe the work he does.

3.       How much does he get paid?

4.       How is this similar to Hunger Games

Option 1:

Collections: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES

This is the account of a child that works in a coal mine in England.

1.       Who the narrator?

About a year and half I went to walk with a candle before the horses, and pick the coals

off the road; I had 8d. (pennies) a-day.

2.       What kind of work does he do? How much does he get paid?

About a year and a half ago I took to the girdle (a belt or cord worn around the waist) and chain

… it hurts me; it rubs my skin off; I… feel pain. I get 15d. a-day.

3.       Why doesn’t he like his job?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.22.17

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Option 3:

Collections: British Parliamentary Commission: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES, 1842

 In the 1800s, British children as young as seven worked in factories and mines. Eventually, the British

…passed laws to limit child labor.

James Pearce’s Testimony I am 12 years of age. I went down to the pits about 7 years and a half to open doors. I had a candle and a fire beside me to show me light. There was one door. The horse coming

with empty basket and skip could open it with his head, but when he returned with his

load I opened it then. I worked 12 hours a-day, and got 6 [pennies] a-day. I attended and

got the money. When I was paid I took it home to my mother. I was a year and a half at

this work. I once fell asleep and was well threshed by a driver. The horse was fast. It was down-hill and the horse could not draw back. He laid well into me; I cried out, but nobody would come and help me. I did not tell my father. I never thought anything about it afterwards.

Hunger Games

Katniss's father… He was a coal miner in the Seam of District 12 who died in a terrible explosion when Katniss was 11. He was a strong provider for his family. After his death, Katniss stepped into his place and filled his shoes by becoming the sole provider for the family.

Task: What theme can connect the two passages above? Compare and contrast the 2 passages  in a 5-7 sentence paragraph.

Option 2:

Collections: British Parliamentary Commission: from CHILD LABOR IN THE MINES, 1842

 In the 1800s, British children as young as seven worked in factories and mines. Eventually, the British …passed laws to limit child labor.

James Pearce’s Testimony

I am 12 years of age. I went down to the pits about 7 years and a half to open doors. I had

a candle and a fire beside me to show me light. … I worked 12 hours a-day, and got 6 [pennies] a-day. I attended and got the money. When I was paid I took it home to my mother. I was a year and a half at this work. I once fell asleep and was well threshed by a driver. The horse was fast. It was down-hill and the horse could not draw back. He laid well into me; I cried out, but nobody would come and help me. I did not tell my father. I never thought anything about it afterwards.

Hunger Games

Katniss's father… He was a coal miner in the Seam of District 12 who died in a terrible explosion when Katniss was 11. He was a strong provider for his family. After his death, Katniss stepped into his place and filled his shoes by becoming the sole provider for the family.

1.            How young were the children that worked in mines?

2.            Where how long did James work?

3.            How many hours a day did he make? How much did he make?

4.            What happened to James once?

5.            What happened to Katniss that is similar?

6.            How is Katniss similar to James?

Option 1:

In the 1800s, British children as young as seven worked in factories and mines.

1.       How young were the children that worked in mines?

(James Pearce’s Testimony): I am 12 years of age. I went down to the pits about 7 years and a half to open doors.

2.       Where how long did James work?

I had a candle and a fire beside me to show me light. … I worked 12 hours a-day, and got 6 [pennies] a-day.

3.       How many hours a day did he make? How much did he make?

I once fell asleep and was well threshed by a (horse) driver. … I cried out, but nobody would come and help me. I did not tell my father.

4.       What happened to James once?

Hunger Games

Katniss's father… He was a coal miner in the Seam of District 12 who died in a terrible explosion when Katniss was 11. He was a strong provider for his family. After his death, Katniss stepped into his place and filled his shoes by becoming the sole provider for the family.

5.       What happened to Katniss that is similar?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.19.17

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Collections: THE BOER WAR: THE SUFFERING OF THE CIVILIAN POPULATION 1900 by J. E. Neilly

Option 3: 

Words could not portray the scene of misery. The best thing I can do is to ask you to

fancy five or six hundred human frameworks of both sexes and all ages, from the tender

infant upwards, dressed in the remains of tattered rags, standing in lines, each holding

an old blackened can or beef tin, awaiting turn to crawl painfully up to the kitchen

where the food was distributed. Having obtained the horse soup, fancy them tottering

off a few yards and sitting down to wolf up the life-fastening mess, and lick the tins

when they had finished. It was one of the most heart-rending sights I ever witnessed,

and I have seen many.

Task: Write a 2-3 sentence summary of this passage. 

1^st high light Who, What, When, Where, Why.

2^nd Use your highlights to write your summary.

Option 2:

Words could not portray the scene of misery. The best thing I can do is to ask you to fancy five or six hundred human s….of both sexes and all ages…dressed in the remains of tattered rags, standing in lines, each holding an old blackened can or beef tin, awaiting turn to crawl painfully up to the kitchen where the food was distributed. Having obtained the horse soup, fancy them …off a few yards and sitting down to wolf up … and lick the tins when they had finished. It was one of the most heart-rending sights I ever witnessed, and I have seen many.

1.        What could word not do?

2.        Describe what is happening.

3.        What were the people doing?

4.        What were they eating?

5.        How does the narrator feel? Why?

Option 1:

Words could not portray (explain) the scene of misery.

1.     What could word not do?

… (imagine) five or six hundred humans….of both sexes and all ages…dressed in the remains of …rags,

2.     Describe what is happening.

{people} standing in lines, each holding an old…can or beef tin, awaiting turn to crawl … up to the kitchen where the food was distributed (given).

3.     What were the people doing?

Having… the horse soup, fancy them … sitting down to wolf up … and lick the tins when they had finished.

4.     What were they eating?

It was one of the most heart-rending (breaking) sights I ever witnessed, and I have seen many.

5.     How does the narrator feel? Why?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.18.17

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Collections: THE BOER WAR: THE SUFFERING OF THE CIVILIAN POPULATION 1900 by J. E. Neilly

Option 3: 

…men, women, and children. I saw them, too, fall down on the veldt

and lie where they had fallen, too weak to go on their way. The sufferers were mostly

little boys—mere infants ranging in age from four or five upwards. When the famine

struck the place they were thrown out of the huts by their parents to live or die, sink or

swim.

When the Colonel got to know of the state of affairs he instituted soup kitchens, where

horses were boiled in huge cauldrons, and the savoury mess doled out in pints and quarts

to all comers. Some of the people—those employed on works—paid for the food; the

remainder, who were in the majority, obtained it free. One of those kitchens was

established in the Stadt, and I several times went down there to see the unfortunates fed.

Task: Write a 2-3 sentence summary of this passage.

How do you feel about what was happening?

How can you connect this to Hunger Games?

Option 2:

…men, women, and children. I saw them, too, fall down ..

and lie where they had fallen, too weak to go on their way. The sufferers were mostly

little boys—…. ranging in age from four or five upwards. When the famine

struck the place they were thrown out of the huts by their parents to live or die, sink or

swim.

When the Colonel … instituted soup kitchens, where horses were boiled in huge cauldrons… Some of the people—those employed on works—paid for the food; the remainder, who were in the majority, obtained it free. One of those kitchens…I several times went down there to see the unfortunates fed.

1.            Who was too weak? What was happening to them?

2.            Who were the sufferers mostly?

3.            What happened when the famine struck?

4.            How were the horse cooked?

5.            Why did the narrator go to the kitchens?

Option 1:

The Boer War raged (went on) in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. .. British against South

…men, women, and children. I saw them, too, fall down .. and lie where they had fallen, too weak to go on their way.

1.     Who was too weak? What was happening to them?

The sufferers were mostly little boys—…. ranging in age from four or five …

2.     Who were the sufferers mostly?

 When the famine struck … they (boys) were thrown out of the huts by their parents to live or die…

3.     What happened when the famine struck?

When the Colonel … instituted (opened) soup kitchens, where horses were boiled in huge cauldrons (very big pots)… Some of the people…paid for the food;

4.     How were the horse cooked?

the remainder, who were in the majority, obtained it free. One of those kitchens…I several times went down there to see the unfortunates (unlucky) fed.

5.     Why did the narrator go to the kitchens?

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HW Mr. Padilla 5.17.17

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Collections: THE BOER WAR: THE SUFFERING OF THE CIVILIAN POPULATION 1900 by J. E. Neilly

Option 3: 

The Boer War raged in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. It pitted British against South

Africans of Dutch descent (the Boers). The following account describes one tragic

episode in this war. From October 12, 1899, to May 17, 1900, the Boer forces laid siege

to the British-held town of Mafeking. The long siege caused mass starvation among the

villagers. It was not pleasant to mix among the people of the kraals.  Hunger had them in its grip,

and many of them were black spectres and living skeletons. I saw them crawling along on

legs like the stems of well-blackened ‘cutties’, with their ribs literally breaking through

their shrivelled skin—men, women, and children.  

Task Instructions : There are several similarities between The Hunger Games and The Boer War.

Your job is to identify as many similarities as you can. 

Write a paragraph explaining what is similar between the two.

Then write one paragraph explaining what are some key differences.

Option 2:

The Boer War raged in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. It pitted British against South

Africans of Dutch descent (the Boers). ... From October 12, 1899, to May 17, 1900, the Boer forces laid siege to the British-held town of Mafeking. The long siege caused mass starvation among the

villagers. It was not pleasant to mix among the people of the kraals.  Hunger had them in its grip,

and many of them were black spectres and living skeletons. I saw them crawling along on

legs … with their ribs literally breaking through their … skin—men, women, and children. 

1.            During what years was the war fought?

2.            Who fought?

3.            When was the siege of Mafeking town?

4.            What did the siege cause?

5 .             How bad was the hunger?

6.            Who were many of the villagers?

Option 1:

The Boer War raged (went on) in South Africa from 1899 to 1902. .. British against South Africans of Dutch descent (the Boers). ...

1.     During what years was the war fought?

2.     Who fought?

 From October 12, 1899, to May 17, 1900, the Boer forces laid siege (did not let any one in or out) to the British… town of Mafeking.

3.     When was the siege of Mafeking town?

The long siege caused mass starvation among the villagers. It was not pleasant…Hunger had them (people) in its grip (hopeless)…

4.     What did the siege cause?

...and many of them (villagers) were black …  and living skeletons. I saw them crawling along onlegs …—men, women, and children. 

5.     Who were many of the villagers? 

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Homework: Dear parents/guardians, please assist your child with today’s homework.

Option 3: Read the passage, answer the questions below. Use evidence from the text to support your response.

Mockingjay Quote:

Peeta says: "That giant clock ticking away your life. Every hour promising some new horror. You have to imagine that in the past two days, sixteen people have died – some of them defending you. At the rate things are going, the last eight will be dead by morning. Save one. The victor. And your plan is that it won't be you."  

All Quiet in the Western Front Quote:

“But we are swept forward again, powerless, madly savage and raging; we will kill, for they are still our mortal enemies; their rifles and bombs are aimed against us, and if we don't destroy them, they will destroy us”

1.   Compare the 2 quotes above.

A.   How are they similar?

B.   How are they different?

2.   How would you compare surviving a war or The Hunger Games to winning a lottery?

3.   Courage, luck, or being fearless: Which one does it take to survive in battle? Choose one option and explain why?

Option 2: Read the passage, answer the questions below. Use evidence from the text to support your response.

Mockingjay Quote:

Peeta says: "That giant clock ticking away your life. Every hour promising some new horror. … in the past two days, sixteen people have died – some of them defending you…the last eight will be dead by morning. … And your plan is that it won't be you."  

All Quiet in the Western Front Quote:

“But we are swept forward again, powerless, madly savage and raging; we will kill, for they are still our mortal enemies; their rifles and bombs are aimed against us, and if we don't destroy them, they will destroy us”

1.   What does Peeta say?

2.   What has happened in the past 2 days?

3.   How do you think Peeta feels? Give evidence to support your response.

4.   How are the soldiers described?

5.   Courage, luck, or being fearless: Which one does it take to survive in battle? Choose one option and explain why?

Option 1: Read the passage, answer the questions below. Use evidence from the text to support your response.

Mockingjay Quote:

Peeta says: "That giant clock ticking away your life. Every hour promising some new horror.

1.   What does Peeta say?

… in the past two days, sixteen people have died – some of them defending you…

2.   What has happened in the past 2 days?

the last eight will be dead by morning. … And your plan is that it won't be you."  

3.   What is Peeta’s plan?

All Quiet in the Western Front Quote:

“But we are swept forward… we will kill, for they are still our mortal enemies;

4.   What will the soldiers do?

their rifles … are aimed against us, and if we don't destroy them, they will destroy us”

5.   Why are the soldiers trying to destroy their enemy?