12 Jan 2010

Here is a link to the New York Times article about Philippe Petit. We read and discussed the article in class today.



-- 7th & 8th Grade English Homework -------------------------------

DUE: 13 JAN 2010


Answer the following questions re: the NYT Petit acticle using complete sentences and appropriate punctuation. Use a seperate sheet of paper for the answers and the vocabulary.


1. When was Petit born?
2. How old was he when he walked between the towers? How old is he now?
3. Why did Petit walk between the towers?
4. Where was he born?
5. Where was Petit taken after he was arrested?
6. What is Petit's dream?
7. Discuss Petit's walk as metaphor. What did it mean? Mention 9/11.


8. Find five vocabulary words in the article. Circle the words. Define them. Use each in a complete sentence.


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--8th Grade Math--------------------------------
280: 1-29; 43-49
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--7th Grade Math-------------------------------
266: 1-4; 13-16; 31-38; 40; 46-58
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