English
-Finish the questions from today's non-fiction article "High Tech Umbrellas"
- Is this text fiction or non-fiction? Explain how you know.
- Define the following terms in your own words: canopy, aerodynamic, enclosure
- Describe three negatives related to the design of old umbrellas.
- Briefly explain, in your own words, how the design of aerodynamic umbrellas prevents them from flipping inside-out.
- Describe two negatives of aerodynamic umbrellas.
- Explain what an “invisible” umbrella is.
- Compare the pros and cons to using this type of umbrella technology.
- Briefly describe the third type of umbrella covered in this article.
- What are the pros and cons of “bubble” umbrella?
- Of the three modern designs discussed in this article, or the traditional umbrella, which do you think is best? Give two reasons why.
- Create two closed and one open question related to this article.
- Make a quick sketch and/or describe an idea you have for an umbrella design that solves some of the main problems outlined in this article.
-Choose an opinion-based persuasive writing topic and create a pro/con t-chart for it (like the one we did in class about fast-food)
-Choose one point-of-view and create a thesis statement/sentence (for those that were away/at tournaments I will go over this on Monday)
Geography
-Please make sure your landmarks, Global Warming Infographic, Non-renewable energy sources organizer and renewable energy sources organizer are finished by the end of next Geography class
Math
