How Turtle Came to Live in the Sea

Read the story by Sam Mbure from Kenya. The story's ending is not included. Write an ending to the story. What does the court decide should be the punishment for turtle. Include at least three argumentative statements from animals. What does Tortoise have to say for himself? Use an animal character to argue your point of view. Your ending should be at least 250 words. The style of the language should be consistent with the first part of the story.

We will read these in class on Monday, January 14.

Bring a Notebook

We will be writing in class every day. Bring a notebook to write in.

Reports on Countries: Minimum Requirements

When you report on a country, it should contain the following information:

1) Name
2) Population
3) Location: Longitude and Latitude as well as relative location
4) Capital City/Major Cities
5) Languages
6) Religions
7) Economy
8) Landforms
9) Climate
10) History
11) A Current Event


Good Web Sources for information:
WorldAtlas.com
BBC News

Countries in East Africa

The following countries will be reported on by the named class member:

Democratic Republic of Congo - Julian
Republic of Congo - Rocio
Central African Republic - Rocio
Rwanda - Iza
Burundi - Sierra
Kenya - Sierra
Tanzania - Trey
Uganda - Trey
Djibouti - Julian
Somalia/Somaliland - Iza

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HOMEWORK FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 2008

Write a paragraph (minimum of 5 sentences) on recent events in Nairobi, Kenya. What is Nairobi known for?