Mt. Nebo Writing Class: November Writing (History Week)

1. Read through page 73 in "every soul a star," by Wendy Mass

2. Write this quote in your book. This is at the very beginning of the book.

And when he [the author of the universe] had compounded the whole, he divided it up into as many souls as there are stars, and allotted each soul to a star. And mounting them on their stars, as if on chariots, he showed them the nature of the universe and told them the laws of their destiny.

-from "Timaeus" by Plato (427-357 BCE)

3. Please go to this website to learn how to cite your sources for your research paper. Citing Sources

What to bring to class:

1. The beginnings of your paper; Introduction, Thesis Statement, and at least 1-2 paragraphs under each major point.

2. Works Cited list. This does not have to be perfect yet, I just want a list of the resources you have used so far. You should use at least 3 different sources in your research.

4. Do 2 more pages in your writing books. Write in your best handwriting. Is it improving?

5. Spelling words from "every soul a star."

civilization - the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that is considered most advanced.

eclipse - an obscuring of the light from one celestial body by the passage of another between it and the observer or between it and its source of illumination.

important - of great significance or value; likely to have a profound effect on success, survival, or well-being.

confiscated - take or seize (someone's property) with authority.

humiliating - causing someone to feel ashamed and foolish by injuring their dignity and self-respect.

achievement - a thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill.

maintenance - the process of maintaining or preserving someone or something, or the state of being maintained.

labyrinth - a complicated irregular network of passages or paths in which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.

approaches - come near or nearer to (someone or something) in distance or time.

asteroid - a small rocky body orbiting the sun.

clique - a small group of people, with shared interests or other features in common, who spend time together and do not readily allow others to join them.

click - an act of selecting an option on an electronic interface by pressing a button or touching a screen.

embarrassing - cause (someone) to feel awkward, self-conscious, or ashamed.

participants - a person who takes part in something.

disappointment - sadness or displeasure caused by the nonfulfillment of one's hopes or expectations.

awesome - extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or fear.

experience - practical contact with and observation of facts or events.

conditioning - the process of training or accustoming a person or animal to behave in a certain way or to accept certain circumstances.

materialistic - excessively concerned with material possessions; money-oriented.

appreciate - recognize the full worth of - understand (a situation) fully; recognize the full implications of.

Pictures!!!!

civilization eclipse