7th Grade Language Arts-7B Assignments
- Instructors
- Term
- 2019-2020 School Year
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- Middle Grades (6-8)
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Sample Poetry Project
I see that some of you are struggling a bit, so I put together this sample Poetry Project. It took me about 40 minutes, so I know you can do this in two class periods.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
Due:
Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 28-30 (pp. 164-184).
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
Also, the No Red Ink Commonly Confused Words 3-5 assignment is due on Tuesday, March 10th.
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
Also, the No Red Ink Commonly Confused Words 3-5 assignment is due on Tuesday, March 10th.
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Creating Theme Statements
We will be further exploring theme statements and creating our own using the TOPIC + INSIGHT = THEME STATEMENT pattern. Choose at least five major topics to begin the process. Then, we will work on them together in class on Thursday.
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More Poetry Presentations
I was having difficulty figuring out how to share some of the presentations. Here are a few more for your viewing pleasure.
See you at 11:30!
See you at 11:30!
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Outline and Write a Strong Paragraph
Use the attached resources to research, outline, and writing a strong paragraph about the Colonies.
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Links to Poems
Click on the Links to Poems topic on the left for more poetry options.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 40-42 (pp. 236-252).
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
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Homework Reminders:
The Giver test will be on Thursday.
Make sure you have completed all of your Exit Slips
Your quiz on the Script Root Vocabulary will be on Friday.
Make sure you have completed all of your Exit Slips
Your quiz on the Script Root Vocabulary will be on Friday.
Due:
The Giver Practice Kahoot
Feel free to use this practice Kahoot to prepare for the test.
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E-Learning Language Arts Class for May 6th
Mrs. Olmstead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: May 6, 2020 02:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Have your books and notes ready for the meeting.
See you then!
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Wanted: An orbiting garbage collector to clean up space
You may use this article for your argumentative essay or read for your own enjoyment.
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The Giver Exit Slip Questions
Please make certain that you are current on your The Giver Exit Slip Questions as we will be completing the book this week. You should have shared your answers with me on Google Docs.
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Symbol Analysis
Please make sure you have your symbol analysis completed tomorrow.
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Practice Kahoot for Unit 1 Test
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Reading Response Journal
You will be required to complete a weekly Reading Response Journal for your SQUIRT book. I will provide a hard copy of this document that you can tape in your yellow spiral notebook.
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The Structure of a Story Quiz
You will have a quiz on the Structure of a Story on Friday. We have reviewed all of these terms and they are located in the Literary Terms Handbook in the back of your textbook. We will talk about this assignment further tomorrow. Please see the attached study guide. I have made an individual copy for each student so you can fill it in online if you choose to do so.
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E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 30th
Good morning! We have a Zoom call today at 11:30 AM. Please be on time. Attendance is mandatory!
Before the call, you need to read chapter two of The Outsiders and work on The Outsiders Reading Analysis/Study Guide. I have also provided additional documents to help you navigate through the story. You need to begin recording the conflicts in the story and, eventually, complete a plot map.
See you at 11:30!
Before the call, you need to read chapter two of The Outsiders and work on The Outsiders Reading Analysis/Study Guide. I have also provided additional documents to help you navigate through the story. You need to begin recording the conflicts in the story and, eventually, complete a plot map.
See you at 11:30!
Due:
Middle School "No Excuse" Word List
These are the words that you will be responsible for spelling correctly at all times in middle school. Also, you will be expected to use these words correctly in your writing.
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Refugee by Alan Gratz
We will be reading this book in and out of class. Please see the attached reading/study guide for this novel. I have also attached a reading schedule.
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PowerPoint with Poetic Devices and Literary Techniques
Watch this presentation and take notes on any of the terms that are unfamiliar. You should already know most of these concepts.
Look over your notes. You will have a quiz on Poetic Devices and Literary Techniques on Thursday.
Look over your notes. You will have a quiz on Poetic Devices and Literary Techniques on Thursday.
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E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 21st
Good morning!
Today, we will have a Zoom class at 11:00. We will be discussing how we can share our poetry projects and how the curriculum for rest of the year will be laid out. Be on time. Attendance is mandatory!
Those of you who did not complete your i-Ready Reading Practice yesterday (as it was assigned during class time) and pass at least one lesson, need to complete it by Thursday morning at 9:00 AM; otherwise, it will be marked as LATE. I provided specific class time for you to work on this assignment yesterday. I will no longer be sending reminder emails for this assignment because you already know that you have i-Ready practice every week.
Also, J. K. Rowling has created a very cool interactive Harry Potter Hub. This looks like fun, even if you're a muggle! See the link below.
I will see you at 11:00!
Have a great day!
Today, we will have a Zoom class at 11:00. We will be discussing how we can share our poetry projects and how the curriculum for rest of the year will be laid out. Be on time. Attendance is mandatory!
Those of you who did not complete your i-Ready Reading Practice yesterday (as it was assigned during class time) and pass at least one lesson, need to complete it by Thursday morning at 9:00 AM; otherwise, it will be marked as LATE. I provided specific class time for you to work on this assignment yesterday. I will no longer be sending reminder emails for this assignment because you already know that you have i-Ready practice every week.
Also, J. K. Rowling has created a very cool interactive Harry Potter Hub. This looks like fun, even if you're a muggle! See the link below.
I will see you at 11:00!
Have a great day!
Due:
Allusions Resource
In our Zoom session yesterday, some of you were still have difficulty with the concept of allusion, which is a reference to a past person, place, thing (work or art or written piece), or idea.
For example, in the novel, Refugee, the chapters with Josef make reference to Biblical concepts and people like the Promised Land, Noah, and Moses. The reader needs to understand these allusions to better understand the meaning in the story. Isabel's story alludes to many musical concepts in Cuban history, and Mahmoud's story makes reference to facets of Islam.
In the novel, The Giver, the author wrote about a red apple, which we decided was an allusion to the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and how they disobeyed God and ate from the Tree of Knowledge.
Literature contains thousands upon thousands of allusions such as referring to the Mona Lisa, Helen of Troy, Bacchus, Chronos, and the list goes on and on. Have a greater understanding of these allusions is essential to our reading enjoyment and comprehension.
I have attached a reference document that may further enhance your understanding of the concept of allusion.
For example, in the novel, Refugee, the chapters with Josef make reference to Biblical concepts and people like the Promised Land, Noah, and Moses. The reader needs to understand these allusions to better understand the meaning in the story. Isabel's story alludes to many musical concepts in Cuban history, and Mahmoud's story makes reference to facets of Islam.
In the novel, The Giver, the author wrote about a red apple, which we decided was an allusion to the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden and how they disobeyed God and ate from the Tree of Knowledge.
Literature contains thousands upon thousands of allusions such as referring to the Mona Lisa, Helen of Troy, Bacchus, Chronos, and the list goes on and on. Have a greater understanding of these allusions is essential to our reading enjoyment and comprehension.
I have attached a reference document that may further enhance your understanding of the concept of allusion.
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No Red Ink
Complete asssignment posted on No Red Ink by Sunday night at 11:59.
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E-Learning Language Arts Class for May 7th
Good morning!
Today, you are going to read and analyze "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. I have included links to Robert Frost reading his poem, the actual poem, and some hints as to how it might be interpreted. You also need to go a step further and discuss how the poem relates to the story The Outsiders.
Assignments #1 & #2:
Listen to and read the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. Analyze the structure and literary terms on the poem document I have provided by marking similes, metaphors, alliteration, rhyme scheme, etc. You may use the website I have provided for help.
Then, read the "Nothing Gold Can Stay" exemplar I have provided. I have already shown you how the analysis should begin. In this analysis, you will be showing how the poem relates to The Outsiders. I have provided a Student Analysis Template. This is where you will write how the poem relates to the story.
Once you you have completed both assignments, check your Assignment Reminder Checklist, make any necessary changes, mark as completed, and turn in to Google Classroom.
Assignment #3:
If you have time, work on i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. I have also posted your No Red Ink assignment for this week. Both of these assignments are due on Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
Assignment #4:
Don't forget to look over your The Outsider Vocabulary #1 words. You will have a quiz tomorrow.
Tomorrow, you will be taking the quiz, reading chapter six, and completing any outstanding work (like No Red Ink and/or i-Ready Reading practice).
Enjoy this magnificent, sunny day!
Today, you are going to read and analyze "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. I have included links to Robert Frost reading his poem, the actual poem, and some hints as to how it might be interpreted. You also need to go a step further and discuss how the poem relates to the story The Outsiders.
Assignments #1 & #2:
Listen to and read the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost. Analyze the structure and literary terms on the poem document I have provided by marking similes, metaphors, alliteration, rhyme scheme, etc. You may use the website I have provided for help.
Then, read the "Nothing Gold Can Stay" exemplar I have provided. I have already shown you how the analysis should begin. In this analysis, you will be showing how the poem relates to The Outsiders. I have provided a Student Analysis Template. This is where you will write how the poem relates to the story.
Once you you have completed both assignments, check your Assignment Reminder Checklist, make any necessary changes, mark as completed, and turn in to Google Classroom.
Assignment #3:
If you have time, work on i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. I have also posted your No Red Ink assignment for this week. Both of these assignments are due on Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
Assignment #4:
Don't forget to look over your The Outsider Vocabulary #1 words. You will have a quiz tomorrow.
Tomorrow, you will be taking the quiz, reading chapter six, and completing any outstanding work (like No Red Ink and/or i-Ready Reading practice).
Enjoy this magnificent, sunny day!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for May 5th
Buenos dias! Happy Cinco de Mayo Taco Tuesday!
Assignment #1: (15 pts.)
Please take The Outsiders Quiz #2 on the Google Forms link below. You are on the honor system. Submit when completed.
Assignment #2: (10 pts.)
Complete The Outsiders Vocabulary #1, also posted below. Please read over the examples of etymology, eponym, and morpheme as well. You will be responsible for knowing these terms. When you have completed your work, please mark it as completed and turn in to Google Classroom.
Assignment #3:
If you have time, work on i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. I have also posted your No Red Ink assignment for this week. Both of these assignments are due on Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
I am scheduling a Zoom class for tomorrow at 2:40. This will give us time to catch up on your reading and discuss important plot information and literary techniques.
Adios!
Assignment #1: (15 pts.)
Please take The Outsiders Quiz #2 on the Google Forms link below. You are on the honor system. Submit when completed.
Assignment #2: (10 pts.)
Complete The Outsiders Vocabulary #1, also posted below. Please read over the examples of etymology, eponym, and morpheme as well. You will be responsible for knowing these terms. When you have completed your work, please mark it as completed and turn in to Google Classroom.
Assignment #3:
If you have time, work on i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. I have also posted your No Red Ink assignment for this week. Both of these assignments are due on Sunday night at 11:59 PM.
I am scheduling a Zoom class for tomorrow at 2:40. This will give us time to catch up on your reading and discuss important plot information and literary techniques.
Adios!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts for May 4th
Good morning! Happy Monday. It was great to see some of you at the drive-by on Friday. I miss you all!
Some of you commented that you had difficulty downloading the plot map I attached on Friday's lesson. See if the one below works better. It is not as detailed as the other map, but you may be able to work better with this version.
Assignment #1:
Hopefully, you completed chapter three of The Outsiders on Friday. Today, you need to read chapter four and work on the Reading Analysis/Study Guide, Conflict handout, and Plot Map. Work on these documents as you read. Do not wait to complete them all at once. For today's points, complete and turn in the reading questionnaire below.
You will have a quiz on chapters 3-4 tomorrow.
Assignment #2:
Once you have completed reading and working on chapter three, work on i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. I have also posted your No Red Ink assignment for this week.
I am scheduling a Zoom class for Wednesday at 2:40. This will give us time to catch up on your reading and discuss important plot information and literary techniques.
Have a marvelous day!
Some of you commented that you had difficulty downloading the plot map I attached on Friday's lesson. See if the one below works better. It is not as detailed as the other map, but you may be able to work better with this version.
Assignment #1:
Hopefully, you completed chapter three of The Outsiders on Friday. Today, you need to read chapter four and work on the Reading Analysis/Study Guide, Conflict handout, and Plot Map. Work on these documents as you read. Do not wait to complete them all at once. For today's points, complete and turn in the reading questionnaire below.
You will have a quiz on chapters 3-4 tomorrow.
Assignment #2:
Once you have completed reading and working on chapter three, work on i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. I have also posted your No Red Ink assignment for this week.
I am scheduling a Zoom class for Wednesday at 2:40. This will give us time to catch up on your reading and discuss important plot information and literary techniques.
Have a marvelous day!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for May 1st
Happy May Day!
Today is a catch-up day for you. Make sure your complete your i-Ready Reading practice and No Red Ink assignments.
Assignment #1:
Read/listen to and annotate chapter three in The Outsiders. Fill in your Reading Analysis/Study Guide as you read. I have posted the audiobook link for chapter three below.
Enjoy a few more poetry projects as well.
Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious weekend!
Today is a catch-up day for you. Make sure your complete your i-Ready Reading practice and No Red Ink assignments.
Assignment #1:
Read/listen to and annotate chapter three in The Outsiders. Fill in your Reading Analysis/Study Guide as you read. I have posted the audiobook link for chapter three below.
Enjoy a few more poetry projects as well.
Have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious weekend!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 29th
Good morning! Tomorrow we will have a Zoom call at 11:30 AM. Please be on time. Attendance is mandatory! I will be posting a lesson, but my expectation is that you will have read chapter two BEFORE we meet. That is what you should be doing from 10:40-11:30 tomorrow morning. I posted a link to chapter two of the audiobook below if you want to get started earlier.
Assignment #1:
Please watch the poetry project I am sharing with you today. Way to go, Alex!
Assignment #2:
Work on your i-Ready Reading minutes today. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. You may work on the lesson assigned by the system if you like, as I am not sure when we will be having our final i-Ready Ready assessment this year.
Assignment #3:
Work on your No Red Ink assignment if you have not yet completed it.
Have a stupendous day!
Assignment #1:
Please watch the poetry project I am sharing with you today. Way to go, Alex!
Assignment #2:
Work on your i-Ready Reading minutes today. You need to log at least 45 minutes and pass at least one lesson. You may work on the lesson assigned by the system if you like, as I am not sure when we will be having our final i-Ready Ready assessment this year.
Assignment #3:
Work on your No Red Ink assignment if you have not yet completed it.
Have a stupendous day!
Due:
Zoom Class for Thursday, April 30th, at 11:30 AM
Mrs. Olmstead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Please be on time. Attendance is mandatory!
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E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 27th
Good morning! Happy Monday.
Today you will begin reading The Outsiders. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do.
Assignment #1:
Read and annotate chapter one. The online link for the book is posted below. I have also posted the audiobook (chapter one). I delivered books to all those who requested a copy, so everyone should be ready to go. It was great to be able to see at least a few of you yesterday. Make sure you read. You will have a brief comprehension quiz on chapter one tomorrow.
Assignment #2:
While you are reading and taking notes, please work on The Outsiders Reading Analysis/Study Guide. DO NOT wait to work on this document until a later date. You should be filling it in as you progress through the book. I will be checking in with you and providing additional hints and information as to what you might include on this document.
Assignment #3:
Please watch the poetry project I am sharing with you today. Kudos to Bella for her outstanding work!
Have an awesome day!
Today you will begin reading The Outsiders. I hope you enjoy this book as much as I do.
Assignment #1:
Read and annotate chapter one. The online link for the book is posted below. I have also posted the audiobook (chapter one). I delivered books to all those who requested a copy, so everyone should be ready to go. It was great to be able to see at least a few of you yesterday. Make sure you read. You will have a brief comprehension quiz on chapter one tomorrow.
Assignment #2:
While you are reading and taking notes, please work on The Outsiders Reading Analysis/Study Guide. DO NOT wait to work on this document until a later date. You should be filling it in as you progress through the book. I will be checking in with you and providing additional hints and information as to what you might include on this document.
Assignment #3:
Please watch the poetry project I am sharing with you today. Kudos to Bella for her outstanding work!
Have an awesome day!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 28th
Good morning! I thought you would enjoy this video about the 1960s. It was created by a high school student named Sarah Fuller (so there are a few typos), but I think she did an excellent job depicting this era. Mrs. Moussa's class watched this video yesterday. This is the type of presentation you may be asked to create in high school.
Assignment #1:
Watch the 1960s Pop Culture video in the link below.
Assignment #2:
Complete and submit The Outsiders Chapter One Quiz. I have provided the link below. You are on the honor system.
Assignment #3:
Please watch the tutorial below that shows how to fill in The Outsiders Reading Analysis/Study Guide.
Assignment #4:
Please watch the poetry project I am sharing with you today. Great job, Kyle!
Assignment #5:
Work on your No Red Ink assignment.
Have a spectacular day!
Assignment #1:
Watch the 1960s Pop Culture video in the link below.
Assignment #2:
Complete and submit The Outsiders Chapter One Quiz. I have provided the link below. You are on the honor system.
Assignment #3:
Please watch the tutorial below that shows how to fill in The Outsiders Reading Analysis/Study Guide.
Assignment #4:
Please watch the poetry project I am sharing with you today. Great job, Kyle!
Assignment #5:
Work on your No Red Ink assignment.
Have a spectacular day!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 24th
Good morning! Happy Friday.
Today we will do some prereading activities to prepare for The Outsiders.
Assignment #1:
Read the background information on S. E. Hinton on the website below. Note what is different or unusual about this particular author.
Assignment #2:
Next, access the Word Connotation handout below. Type in words and images that come to mind when you see each of the words. Also, indicate whether the word is considered to be positive, negative, or neutral. We revisited this concept yesterday during our Zoom call.
Assignment #3:
Finally, read the Connotative Words handout and complete Connotation Practice Exercises #1 and #2.
When you have completed all your work, please check it against the Assignments Reminder Checklist, make an necessary revisions, mark it as completed, and turn it in on Google Classroom.
We will begin reading the novel on Monday.
Enjoy your weekend!
Today we will do some prereading activities to prepare for The Outsiders.
Assignment #1:
Read the background information on S. E. Hinton on the website below. Note what is different or unusual about this particular author.
Assignment #2:
Next, access the Word Connotation handout below. Type in words and images that come to mind when you see each of the words. Also, indicate whether the word is considered to be positive, negative, or neutral. We revisited this concept yesterday during our Zoom call.
Assignment #3:
Finally, read the Connotative Words handout and complete Connotation Practice Exercises #1 and #2.
When you have completed all your work, please check it against the Assignments Reminder Checklist, make an necessary revisions, mark it as completed, and turn it in on Google Classroom.
We will begin reading the novel on Monday.
Enjoy your weekend!
Due:
Zoom Meeting Today at 11:30 AM
Please be on time. Attendance is mandatory!
Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: Apr 23, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: Apr 23, 2020 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 23rd
Good morning! We will still have a quick Zoom call today at 11:30 to go over any questions you may have about the quiz. Please be on time. Attendance is mandatory!
Once again, I have attached a Kahoot to help you study for your Literary Terms and Poetic Devices quiz. I have included ALL the literary terms we have reviewed this year. Please play the practice Kahoot several times. The PIN number is 06658756. Contact me if you have any questions. Also, make sure you review the Poetry PowerPoint presentation as well.
Study this morning for your Google Forms quiz. I will post it this afternoon by sharing it with you, so look for an email. You will take this quiz on the honor system. Please do not use your notes or the Internet. You will need to complete and submit the quiz today by 3:30 PM.
Once again, if you would like an actual copy of our new novel for next week (versus just the online version), please let me know by sending me a message in Google comments. So far, I have received only five requests. I will be delivering the books on the weekend, so I need to know by tomorrow morning at the latest. I will only deliver books to students who request them.
Today is supposedly William Shakespeare's birthday (in the year 1564). Historians are not certain because record keeping was not always accurate. Did you know that many modern books, plays, and movies are based on Shakespearean works? Also, Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets. All of them have the same rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. You will need to know the definition of rhyme scheme for your quiz.
Once again, I have attached a Kahoot to help you study for your Literary Terms and Poetic Devices quiz. I have included ALL the literary terms we have reviewed this year. Please play the practice Kahoot several times. The PIN number is 06658756. Contact me if you have any questions. Also, make sure you review the Poetry PowerPoint presentation as well.
Study this morning for your Google Forms quiz. I will post it this afternoon by sharing it with you, so look for an email. You will take this quiz on the honor system. Please do not use your notes or the Internet. You will need to complete and submit the quiz today by 3:30 PM.
Once again, if you would like an actual copy of our new novel for next week (versus just the online version), please let me know by sending me a message in Google comments. So far, I have received only five requests. I will be delivering the books on the weekend, so I need to know by tomorrow morning at the latest. I will only deliver books to students who request them.
Today is supposedly William Shakespeare's birthday (in the year 1564). Historians are not certain because record keeping was not always accurate. Did you know that many modern books, plays, and movies are based on Shakespearean works? Also, Shakespeare wrote 154 sonnets. All of them have the same rhyme scheme, which is ABABCDCDEFEFGG. You will need to know the definition of rhyme scheme for your quiz.
Due:
Poetic Devices and Literary Terms Quiz (Final Copy)
Please complete the attached quiz and submit when completed. You are on the honor system. Do not use your notes or the Internet to look up answers.
Have a great afternoon!
Have a great afternoon!
Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 22nd
Happy Wednesday!
I am still working on grading your poetry projects and figuring out how to share all of your poems with the class. Please be patient.
I have attached a Kahoot to help you study for your Literary Terms and Poetic Devices quiz. I have included ALL the literary terms we have reviewed this year. Please play the practice Kahoot several times. The PIN number is 06658756. Contact me if you have any questions. Also, make sure you review the Poetry PowerPoint presentation as well. If I have enough questions, I will schedule a Zoom call tomorrow and we will take the quiz on Friday.
Lastly, if you would like an actual copy of our new novel for next week (versus just the online version), please let me know. I am trying to arrange home delivery to everyone who wants one. The books will be cleaned, placed in a Ziploc baggie, and delivered personally by me or an administrator. I will leave them on your porch. I promise I will wear gloves. I will only deliver books to students who request them.
Have a great day!
I am still working on grading your poetry projects and figuring out how to share all of your poems with the class. Please be patient.
I have attached a Kahoot to help you study for your Literary Terms and Poetic Devices quiz. I have included ALL the literary terms we have reviewed this year. Please play the practice Kahoot several times. The PIN number is 06658756. Contact me if you have any questions. Also, make sure you review the Poetry PowerPoint presentation as well. If I have enough questions, I will schedule a Zoom call tomorrow and we will take the quiz on Friday.
Lastly, if you would like an actual copy of our new novel for next week (versus just the online version), please let me know. I am trying to arrange home delivery to everyone who wants one. The books will be cleaned, placed in a Ziploc baggie, and delivered personally by me or an administrator. I will leave them on your porch. I promise I will wear gloves. I will only deliver books to students who request them.
Have a great day!
Due:
Zoom Meeting Today at 11:00 AM
Jeanne Olmstead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: Apr 21, 2020 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: Apr 21, 2020 11:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada)
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Due:
E-Learning Language Arts Class for April 20th (BLOCK CLASS)
Good morning! Happy Monday.
Since some of you are still having difficulty completing your i-Ready Ready practice and No Red Ink assignments on time, I am assigning them this morning. You will need to work on the following assignments today during your BLOCK language arts class. I am trying to help some of you better organize your time.
Please continue working on your poetry projects this morning. Some of you may need to revise your work per my comments. We will be sharing these poems tomorrow.
First of all, your presentation should have more than two slides. I would think that five would be the minimum. If you just use a regular template in Google Slides that really does not add to your presentation. Check the rubric. You need visuals and sound. Pull in some nice pictures or draw your own. Do not just provide a link to another YouTube presentation. Take your time and have some fun with this project. Be creative! Wow me! Maybe some of you can try stop-motion animation.
We will be presenting these on Tuesday!
Poetry Project: Assignment #1 (This is same assignment I posted on Friday.)
Choose a meaningful poem (with a minimum of 14 lines) and create a presentation to share with the class. You must include the title, author, and text of the poem in your presentation. It must also include visuals and audio would be preferable as well (even if you record your own voice reciting the poem). Please do not just choose song lyrics and lip sync.
Some suggestions for the medium of your presentation include the following:
iMovie
Google Slides
Prezi
Flipgrid (I will create a link for this medium this morning)
PowerPoint
Stop Motion Animation software
Have fun with this project. Your poem may be thought-provoking or humorous. Just make sure you choose a selection that is meaningful to you--anyone from Shel Silverstein to Shakespeare. Follow the guidelines in the rubric below.
Please watch the video below for an example of how your presentation could look and sound.
"The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Also, please check the links to other poems that I posted on Friday.
Assignment #2:
Work on i-Ready Reading Practice for at least 45 minutes. You must also pass at least one lesson. I will check this afternoon to make certain everyone logged at least 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading time. If you complete a lesson before logging 45 minutes, you must still continue until you reach your time limit. If you do not complete a lesson in 45 minutes, continue until you do so. I will be checking in just in case someone is taking an unusual amount of time to complete the assignment. I may ask you to take a break, as I do not want any of you to get frustrated with your reading practice.
Assignment #3:
If you complete assignments 1-2 within your 90-minute class time, begin working on your No Red Ink assignments. You have a practice session and a quiz. Please look at the lesson or contact me if you are having difficulty with the practice session. Only work until your 90-minute class period and then move on to your next class.
Have a great day!
Since some of you are still having difficulty completing your i-Ready Ready practice and No Red Ink assignments on time, I am assigning them this morning. You will need to work on the following assignments today during your BLOCK language arts class. I am trying to help some of you better organize your time.
Please continue working on your poetry projects this morning. Some of you may need to revise your work per my comments. We will be sharing these poems tomorrow.
First of all, your presentation should have more than two slides. I would think that five would be the minimum. If you just use a regular template in Google Slides that really does not add to your presentation. Check the rubric. You need visuals and sound. Pull in some nice pictures or draw your own. Do not just provide a link to another YouTube presentation. Take your time and have some fun with this project. Be creative! Wow me! Maybe some of you can try stop-motion animation.
We will be presenting these on Tuesday!
Poetry Project: Assignment #1 (This is same assignment I posted on Friday.)
Choose a meaningful poem (with a minimum of 14 lines) and create a presentation to share with the class. You must include the title, author, and text of the poem in your presentation. It must also include visuals and audio would be preferable as well (even if you record your own voice reciting the poem). Please do not just choose song lyrics and lip sync.
Some suggestions for the medium of your presentation include the following:
iMovie
Google Slides
Prezi
Flipgrid (I will create a link for this medium this morning)
PowerPoint
Stop Motion Animation software
Have fun with this project. Your poem may be thought-provoking or humorous. Just make sure you choose a selection that is meaningful to you--anyone from Shel Silverstein to Shakespeare. Follow the guidelines in the rubric below.
Please watch the video below for an example of how your presentation could look and sound.
"The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Also, please check the links to other poems that I posted on Friday.
Assignment #2:
Work on i-Ready Reading Practice for at least 45 minutes. You must also pass at least one lesson. I will check this afternoon to make certain everyone logged at least 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading time. If you complete a lesson before logging 45 minutes, you must still continue until you reach your time limit. If you do not complete a lesson in 45 minutes, continue until you do so. I will be checking in just in case someone is taking an unusual amount of time to complete the assignment. I may ask you to take a break, as I do not want any of you to get frustrated with your reading practice.
Assignment #3:
If you complete assignments 1-2 within your 90-minute class time, begin working on your No Red Ink assignments. You have a practice session and a quiz. Please look at the lesson or contact me if you are having difficulty with the practice session. Only work until your 90-minute class period and then move on to your next class.
Have a great day!
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 17th
Good morning! Happy Friday. You do not have classes this afternoon. The teachers will be using this time to check in work and prepare for next week. You should use this time to catch up on any outstanding work.
Poetry Project:
Choose a meaningful poem (with a minimum of 14 lines) and create a presentation to share with the class. You must include the title, author, and text of the poem in your presentation. It must also include visuals and audio would be preferable as well (even if you record your own voice reciting the poem). Please do not just choose song lyrics and lip sync.
Some suggestions for the medium of your presentation include the following:
iMovie
Google Slides
Prezi
Flipgrid (I will create a link for this medium this morning)
PowerPoint
Stop Motion Animation software
Have fun with this project. Your poem may be thought-provoking or humorous. Just make sure you choose a selection that is meaningful to you--anyone from Shel Silverstein to Shakespeare. Follow the guidelines in the rubric below.
Please watch the video below for an example of how your presentation could look and sound.
"The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We will share our poems next Tuesday, April 21st.
Remember to keep working on your i-Reading Reading practice and No Red Ink as well. These are both due on Sunday evening.
Have a great day!
Poetry Project:
Choose a meaningful poem (with a minimum of 14 lines) and create a presentation to share with the class. You must include the title, author, and text of the poem in your presentation. It must also include visuals and audio would be preferable as well (even if you record your own voice reciting the poem). Please do not just choose song lyrics and lip sync.
Some suggestions for the medium of your presentation include the following:
iMovie
Google Slides
Prezi
Flipgrid (I will create a link for this medium this morning)
PowerPoint
Stop Motion Animation software
Have fun with this project. Your poem may be thought-provoking or humorous. Just make sure you choose a selection that is meaningful to you--anyone from Shel Silverstein to Shakespeare. Follow the guidelines in the rubric below.
Please watch the video below for an example of how your presentation could look and sound.
"The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
We will share our poems next Tuesday, April 21st.
Remember to keep working on your i-Reading Reading practice and No Red Ink as well. These are both due on Sunday evening.
Have a great day!
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 16th
Good morning! After visiting will you yesterday on Zoom, I decided to rework our poetry lesson for today. Although you need to learn how to analyze poetry, I would also like you to appreciate its ability to help up see the world from a different perspective.
Assignment #1:
Please watch the videos below. I posted them yesterday as well.
Assignment #2:
Read and listen to "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman. You may want to print out a copy of the poem if you have a printer at home. Record the rhyme scheme look at the structure of the poem. Begin annotating the poem for any literary elements you may find. I have attached a list of some of the possibilities below.
Hint: This poem is about Abraham Lincoln, so you might have to do some research to find out more about the historical background of his presidency. There is also an analysis section for this poem on the website I have provided.
Assignment #3:
Using the information you have annotated, complete a SOAPSTONE analysis (also posted below). You may need to rewatch the video from Tuesday's class where I talked about this concept. I have also included another copy below.
When you have completed your assignments, please turn them in on Google Classroom and mark them as completed. Some of you may have to take a picture of your work or convert it to a pdf so that I can actually read your document.
This work is due tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
Remember to keep working on your i-Reading Reading practice and No Red Ink as well. These are both due on Sunday evening.
Assignment #1:
Please watch the videos below. I posted them yesterday as well.
Assignment #2:
Read and listen to "O Captain! My Captain!" by Walt Whitman. You may want to print out a copy of the poem if you have a printer at home. Record the rhyme scheme look at the structure of the poem. Begin annotating the poem for any literary elements you may find. I have attached a list of some of the possibilities below.
Hint: This poem is about Abraham Lincoln, so you might have to do some research to find out more about the historical background of his presidency. There is also an analysis section for this poem on the website I have provided.
Assignment #3:
Using the information you have annotated, complete a SOAPSTONE analysis (also posted below). You may need to rewatch the video from Tuesday's class where I talked about this concept. I have also included another copy below.
When you have completed your assignments, please turn them in on Google Classroom and mark them as completed. Some of you may have to take a picture of your work or convert it to a pdf so that I can actually read your document.
This work is due tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
Remember to keep working on your i-Reading Reading practice and No Red Ink as well. These are both due on Sunday evening.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 15th (HOMEWORK)
Poetry Selection: Science-Fiction Cradlesong by C.S. Lewis
Before you read the selection, please watch the video links below. What is poetry? What is its purpose? Poetry helps us see the world from a different perspective.
Poetry can take many forms and cover almost any topic. In this selection, C.S. Lewis writes a science fiction poem about space. This author may sound familiar, as he wrote the fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia.
Please make sure you listen to the short blurbs on the background and author before you listen to the poem.
When you have completed your assignment, please turn them it in Google Classroom and mark it as completed. Some of you may have to take a picture of your work or convert it to a pdf so that I can actually read your document.
This work is due tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
Remember to keep working on your i-Reading Reading practice and No Red Ink as well. These are both due on Sunday evening.
Before you read the selection, please watch the video links below. What is poetry? What is its purpose? Poetry helps us see the world from a different perspective.
Poetry can take many forms and cover almost any topic. In this selection, C.S. Lewis writes a science fiction poem about space. This author may sound familiar, as he wrote the fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia.
Please make sure you listen to the short blurbs on the background and author before you listen to the poem.
When you have completed your assignment, please turn them it in Google Classroom and mark it as completed. Some of you may have to take a picture of your work or convert it to a pdf so that I can actually read your document.
This work is due tomorrow at 10:30 AM.
Remember to keep working on your i-Reading Reading practice and No Red Ink as well. These are both due on Sunday evening.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 14th
Welcome back!
Although we will still be working on some short reading passages, this week we will focus on poetry, as April is National Poetry month. We will be reading and analyzing different types of poetry. I know that some of you might be thinking that poetry is boring or that it does not relate to you at all. Just remember, all the songs you listen to are lyrical poems, so, if you listen to music, you are appreciating poetry as well.
Please watch the videos below for instructions BEFORE beginning your assignments. There is one for E-Learning Recommendations and one for the There Will Come Soft Rains lesson.
Assignment #1:
Read the poem "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale. Look for specific literary elements that the author uses such as imagery (words that appeal to the senses), alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification, etc. Either print the poem out, or make notes directly to your Google Doc below. You must share your notes with me on Google Classroom.
Assignment #2:
Choose a poem that you would like to analyze. The tone can be serious, thought-provoking, humorous, etc. The poem should be at least 14 lines long (which is the length of a Shakespearean sonnet). Anything shorter will be difficult to analyze thoroughly. You must share a copy of the poem with me on Google Classroom. I have included a link to Poets.org in case you have difficulty finding a poem. Just click on "find poems" in the seach bar. You do not have to join the website.
Tomorrow we will work on a specific method of analyzing poetry. We will have a Zoom class at 2:45. Attendance is mandatory.
NOTE:
Even though I provided daily reminders and follow-up emails, some of you did not log 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading practice last week. The system has already rolled over and you lost an opportunity for easy points. This week, you will need to log 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading practice and pass at least one lesson. Please take advantage of the fact that tomorrow is a lighter day than normal and use your "homeroom" time wisely.
Although we will still be working on some short reading passages, this week we will focus on poetry, as April is National Poetry month. We will be reading and analyzing different types of poetry. I know that some of you might be thinking that poetry is boring or that it does not relate to you at all. Just remember, all the songs you listen to are lyrical poems, so, if you listen to music, you are appreciating poetry as well.
Please watch the videos below for instructions BEFORE beginning your assignments. There is one for E-Learning Recommendations and one for the There Will Come Soft Rains lesson.
Assignment #1:
Read the poem "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Sara Teasdale. Look for specific literary elements that the author uses such as imagery (words that appeal to the senses), alliteration, simile, metaphor, personification, etc. Either print the poem out, or make notes directly to your Google Doc below. You must share your notes with me on Google Classroom.
Assignment #2:
Choose a poem that you would like to analyze. The tone can be serious, thought-provoking, humorous, etc. The poem should be at least 14 lines long (which is the length of a Shakespearean sonnet). Anything shorter will be difficult to analyze thoroughly. You must share a copy of the poem with me on Google Classroom. I have included a link to Poets.org in case you have difficulty finding a poem. Just click on "find poems" in the seach bar. You do not have to join the website.
Tomorrow we will work on a specific method of analyzing poetry. We will have a Zoom class at 2:45. Attendance is mandatory.
NOTE:
Even though I provided daily reminders and follow-up emails, some of you did not log 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading practice last week. The system has already rolled over and you lost an opportunity for easy points. This week, you will need to log 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading practice and pass at least one lesson. Please take advantage of the fact that tomorrow is a lighter day than normal and use your "homeroom" time wisely.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 15th
NOTE: You can work this morning during your homeroom time on No Red Ink or i-Reading Reading practice. You need to log at least 45 minutes this week and pass at least one lesson.
We will have a Zoom class today to further discuss SOAPSTONE poetry analysis. The call will be at 2:40 PM. Attendance is mandatory. Please be on time.
The password is a little tricky because it has the letter S next to the number 5. Make sure you enter it correctly.
See you this afternoon!
Jeanne Olmstead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: Apr 15, 2020 02:40 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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We will have a Zoom class today to further discuss SOAPSTONE poetry analysis. The call will be at 2:40 PM. Attendance is mandatory. Please be on time.
The password is a little tricky because it has the letter S next to the number 5. Make sure you enter it correctly.
See you this afternoon!
Jeanne Olmstead is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: 7B Language Arts
Time: Apr 15, 2020 02:40 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 778 5092 0372
Password: 8S5L6N
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 8th
Read the selection "A Young Tinkerer Builds a Windmill" and complete the Vocabulary and Word Study and Word Study: Etymology practice.
Vocabulary Concept:
Etymolygy is the study of the origin of a word--the story of a word and where it came from. We have already talked about this concept before in class.
For example, the word quarantine comes from the Latin quadraginta (which means forty). Italian is a romance language that came from Latin, and later the Italians kept any ships suspected of carrying disease in isolation for forty days. Thus, the concept of quarantine came about when ships from plague-striken countries came to Italy. Oddly enough, many time these quarantines did not help because the rats on the ships were actually carrying disease, and when the ships came into the harbor the rats would come on the land and continue to spead disease.
Watch the Etymology and Surprising Origins of Words video below.
Then, complete the Vocabulary and Word Study and Word Study: Etymology practice.
I have also included the trailer for a movie that was made based upon the story of William Kamkwamba. If you have the time, watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, which is the true inspirational story of how William helped his village survive despite a severe energy crisis. You can find this film on Netflix. I highly recommend this movie; it is appropriate for the entire family.
Also, remember to complete your two No Red Ink assignments and log at least 45 minutes on i-Ready Reading (and complete at least one lesson). You have today and tomorrow to complete this work.
Vocabulary Concept:
Etymolygy is the study of the origin of a word--the story of a word and where it came from. We have already talked about this concept before in class.
For example, the word quarantine comes from the Latin quadraginta (which means forty). Italian is a romance language that came from Latin, and later the Italians kept any ships suspected of carrying disease in isolation for forty days. Thus, the concept of quarantine came about when ships from plague-striken countries came to Italy. Oddly enough, many time these quarantines did not help because the rats on the ships were actually carrying disease, and when the ships came into the harbor the rats would come on the land and continue to spead disease.
Watch the Etymology and Surprising Origins of Words video below.
Then, complete the Vocabulary and Word Study and Word Study: Etymology practice.
I have also included the trailer for a movie that was made based upon the story of William Kamkwamba. If you have the time, watch The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, which is the true inspirational story of how William helped his village survive despite a severe energy crisis. You can find this film on Netflix. I highly recommend this movie; it is appropriate for the entire family.
Also, remember to complete your two No Red Ink assignments and log at least 45 minutes on i-Ready Reading (and complete at least one lesson). You have today and tomorrow to complete this work.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 9th
As we continue to gain greater insight into those who face adversity, today's selection introduces you to Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and describes the hardships he faced to get an education.
Read the selection from "Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai" and complete the Text Questions. Note that you are also asked to summarize the passage. When you open the passage, please click on author and background on the bar in the upper left-hand corner. These short blurbs with provide you with information to help you better understand the reading. The reading itself is only eleven minutes long. Listen to the audio while you are reading.
When you complete your work, turn it in on Google Classroom and mark it as completed.
For the rest of your time today, finish up any outstanding work, log at least 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading (and complete at least one lesson), and complete your No Red Ink assignments.
Enjoy your Easter break! I will check back in with you on Tuesday, April 14th, when we will have a Zoom class.
Read the selection from "Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai" and complete the Text Questions. Note that you are also asked to summarize the passage. When you open the passage, please click on author and background on the bar in the upper left-hand corner. These short blurbs with provide you with information to help you better understand the reading. The reading itself is only eleven minutes long. Listen to the audio while you are reading.
When you complete your work, turn it in on Google Classroom and mark it as completed.
For the rest of your time today, finish up any outstanding work, log at least 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading (and complete at least one lesson), and complete your No Red Ink assignments.
Enjoy your Easter break! I will check back in with you on Tuesday, April 14th, when we will have a Zoom class.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 6th
Happy Monday! This is a short week, so let's get started . . .
When people face adversity, many times they use humor to cope with their emotions and help others to be more comfortable with their situation. In today's selection, Aimee Mullins writes her story by using hyperbole and other forms of humorous writing as well.
Today's Figurative Language Concepts:
Hyperbole: a deliberate overstatement or exaggeration used for comic effect (I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.)
Absurdity: a form of hyperbole that takes a normal situation to an extreme
Comic Diction: a form of hyperbole that uses clever turns of phrase and humorous images to amuse and inform
Assignment #1:
Click on The World's Greatest Hyperbole Lesson Play below, scroll down the page, and watch the video to help you with today's assignments. You may also read the additional information of the website.
Then, watch the Windows Media Player video below for a brief lesson on how to identify hyperbole and complete today's assignments that deal with this topic.
Assignment #2:
Read "A Work in Progress" and complete the Text Questions and Analyze Craft and Structure (Hyperbole). Be sure to look at the resources for hyperbole BEFORE completing the work. Also, annotate examples of hyperbole from the reading selection and fill them in on the hyperbole practice sheet below.
When you have completed all work, turn it into Google Classroom, and mark it as completed.
NOTE: I have already posted your No Red Ink assignments for this week. They are due on Thursday at 3:30 PM, as this is a short week and Easter break starts on Friday.
When people face adversity, many times they use humor to cope with their emotions and help others to be more comfortable with their situation. In today's selection, Aimee Mullins writes her story by using hyperbole and other forms of humorous writing as well.
Today's Figurative Language Concepts:
Hyperbole: a deliberate overstatement or exaggeration used for comic effect (I'm so hungry, I could eat a horse.)
Absurdity: a form of hyperbole that takes a normal situation to an extreme
Comic Diction: a form of hyperbole that uses clever turns of phrase and humorous images to amuse and inform
Assignment #1:
Click on The World's Greatest Hyperbole Lesson Play below, scroll down the page, and watch the video to help you with today's assignments. You may also read the additional information of the website.
Then, watch the Windows Media Player video below for a brief lesson on how to identify hyperbole and complete today's assignments that deal with this topic.
Assignment #2:
Read "A Work in Progress" and complete the Text Questions and Analyze Craft and Structure (Hyperbole). Be sure to look at the resources for hyperbole BEFORE completing the work. Also, annotate examples of hyperbole from the reading selection and fill them in on the hyperbole practice sheet below.
When you have completed all work, turn it into Google Classroom, and mark it as completed.
NOTE: I have already posted your No Red Ink assignments for this week. They are due on Thursday at 3:30 PM, as this is a short week and Easter break starts on Friday.
Due:
A Work in Progress: Accessible Leveled Text
This is the alternative reading selection for Monday's assignment. You may read the original story or choose this one instead.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 7th
After reading Aimee Mullins's story "A Work in Progress," I thought that we should reflect on her willingness to face adversity and her extreme resilience as well. Please watch the video below and reflect upon how we can all turn challenges into learning experiences. Then, write a positive comment or quote in the Google Classroom Comments section.
Use the rest of class time today to work on your No Red Ink assignments. Note that I have posted two assignments. They are due on Thursday at 3:00 PM, as this is a short week.
If you would like to get ahead, you may also work on your i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log 45 minutes this week and pass at least one lesson.
Have a great day! Enjoy the sunshine!
Use the rest of class time today to work on your No Red Ink assignments. Note that I have posted two assignments. They are due on Thursday at 3:00 PM, as this is a short week.
If you would like to get ahead, you may also work on your i-Ready Reading practice. You need to log 45 minutes this week and pass at least one lesson.
Have a great day! Enjoy the sunshine!
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 3rd--BLOCK CLASS
Happy Friday! You made it through another week of e-learning. You have some extra time today because we do not have House or STEM this afternoon.
Let's use today as a catch-up day! See the checklist of this week's work below.
Make sure you have properly completed and submitted ALL of your work for this week.
Also, make sure that you completed at least 60 minutes of i-Ready Reading and passed at least one lesson. Even if you pass a lesson before reaching the 60-minute mark, you must continue until you log 60 minutes of practice. Please work past the 60 minutes if you have not yet passed a lesson. If you work for more than 90 minutes and still do not pass a lesson, STOP! I do not want you to get frustrated. This assignment is due Sunday evening.
Note that your No Red Ink assignments are also due Sunday evening.
Our 7th-grade class has really stepped up this week. You have come so far since the beginning of the schoolyear.
I am proud of you!
Let's use today as a catch-up day! See the checklist of this week's work below.
Make sure you have properly completed and submitted ALL of your work for this week.
Also, make sure that you completed at least 60 minutes of i-Ready Reading and passed at least one lesson. Even if you pass a lesson before reaching the 60-minute mark, you must continue until you log 60 minutes of practice. Please work past the 60 minutes if you have not yet passed a lesson. If you work for more than 90 minutes and still do not pass a lesson, STOP! I do not want you to get frustrated. This assignment is due Sunday evening.
Note that your No Red Ink assignments are also due Sunday evening.
Our 7th-grade class has really stepped up this week. You have come so far since the beginning of the schoolyear.
I am proud of you!
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 2nd
We will have a Zoom class today at 11:30 AM. Attendance is mandatory. Please disregard your previous invitation for 11:00 AM. I do not want to infringe on class time with another teacher.
Read the short story "The Circuit" and complete the Concept Vocabulary and Word Study and the Conventions: Comma practice sheet. You also need to complete the Comprehension Check questions posted below.
When you have completed your work, please turn it in to Google Classroom and mark it as completed. Please make certain that you review the Assignment Expectations Checklist BEFORE you upload your assignments.
Reminder: You need to complete your No Red Ink and 60 minutes of i-Ready Reading by Sunday evening.
Read the short story "The Circuit" and complete the Concept Vocabulary and Word Study and the Conventions: Comma practice sheet. You also need to complete the Comprehension Check questions posted below.
When you have completed your work, please turn it in to Google Classroom and mark it as completed. Please make certain that you review the Assignment Expectations Checklist BEFORE you upload your assignments.
Reminder: You need to complete your No Red Ink and 60 minutes of i-Ready Reading by Sunday evening.
Due:
E-Learning Class for April 1st
Read "from The Story of My Life" (the autobiography of Helen Keller) and complete the Text Questions and Conventions (Types of Dependent Clauses). Please mark as completed and upload to Google Classroom.
Watch the video below for more information about this amazing woman.
Then, write a ten-page paper that discusses all the many positive qualities of your beloved language arts teacher, Mrs. Olmstead. The paper should be written in MLA format and is due tomorrow.
If you are concerned about this assignment, please check today's date! Gotcha!
P.S. You really have to do the Pearson assignment. See video below for a quick break!
Watch the video below for more information about this amazing woman.
Then, write a ten-page paper that discusses all the many positive qualities of your beloved language arts teacher, Mrs. Olmstead. The paper should be written in MLA format and is due tomorrow.
If you are concerned about this assignment, please check today's date! Gotcha!
P.S. You really have to do the Pearson assignment. See video below for a quick break!
Due:
E-Learning Class for March 31st
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck is considered to be the most realistic depiction of the Great Depression by any fictional literary work. While you are reading this excerpt, contemplate the following questions:
What is it like to leave one place and start your life over someplace else? What might be the hardest part of leaving your life behind and starting over? Now, imagine how this would be if your family was also facing financial hardship as well.
Assignments:
Read the excerpt from The Grapes of Wrath, complete the Concept Vocabulary and Word Study, and the Comprehension Check questions I have posted in Google Classroom. Please turn in completed work in Google Classroom.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Remember to type your name on your paper, write in complete sentences (including end punctuation), and run spell-check and/or the edit feature in Google Docs.
Homework:
If you have not yet done so, complete today's assignments and post them to Google Classroom. They are due tomorrow.
You may also work on your three No Red Ink assignments and i-Ready Reading. They are due on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
What is it like to leave one place and start your life over someplace else? What might be the hardest part of leaving your life behind and starting over? Now, imagine how this would be if your family was also facing financial hardship as well.
Assignments:
Read the excerpt from The Grapes of Wrath, complete the Concept Vocabulary and Word Study, and the Comprehension Check questions I have posted in Google Classroom. Please turn in completed work in Google Classroom.
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Remember to type your name on your paper, write in complete sentences (including end punctuation), and run spell-check and/or the edit feature in Google Docs.
Homework:
If you have not yet done so, complete today's assignments and post them to Google Classroom. They are due tomorrow.
You may also work on your three No Red Ink assignments and i-Ready Reading. They are due on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
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from The Grapes of Wrath
Let me know if you cannot see the assignment.
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from The Grapes of Wrath: Accessible Leveled Text
This is the alternative reading assignment for the excerpt from The Grapes of Wrath.
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Refugee Team Project
Teams Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud will be working together to research information about their specific character and time period and present their knowledge in specific outputs. You will have some time to work on this project during class and plan the timeline of your overall project. The final project will not be due until March 31st, which is after Spring Break, but we will be completing our reading and class discussion by March 19th. Please use your team and individual time wisely, as some aspects of the project will be graded as a group and others individually. The compelling stories of Josef, Isabel, and Mahmoud can teach us so much, if we are willing to listen and learn.
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Unit 5 Introduction
Watch the Bethany Hamilton video before beginning this unit. I have also included an audio version of "Against the Odds" in this assignment.
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E-Learning Class for March 30th--BLOCK CLASS
Welcome back! I hope you enjoyed some rest and relaxation last week and that you didn't go too stir crazy staying at home.
We will have a quick Zoom class today at 10:40 to check in and discuss the expectations for the week. You should have received an email invitation to this event. Attendance is mandatory.
After reading Refugee and gaining a better understanding of the unbelievable challenges others have faced throughout history and watching our current global crisis unfold, our next unit (Facing Adversity) is both timely and appropriate.
Sometimes life can feel like an obstacle course, but it we try hard enough we can usually make it over the hurdles. How do we overcome obstacles?
Please see the Pearson Realize activities I have posted for this unit. Watch the Bethany Hamilton video to further explore how this young surfer conquered her fears and overcame huge psychological and physical obstacles.
Assignment #1: (only if needed)
Please watch this video if you are still having difficulty navigating in Google Classroom. I know that we have been working with Google Classroom since the beginning of the year, but some of you are still having difficulty maneuvering throughout your online classroom and posting completed assignments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9rWfgFVAEg&feature=youtu.be
Assignment #2:
Read "Against the Odds" (pp. 446-447) in your textbook. This is an informative text that provides information. After reading, write a summary of the main points of the passage. Include pertinent information (like names and dates) and other main events. See the resources I have posted below to help you format your summary. I have also posted the audio version of this selection.
Download the Windows Media Player file below and watch the lesson for more instructions on how to write the summary.
I have included a sample summary, a model of a four-step summary, and a template for a four-step summary. Please look at these resources BEFORE completing your summary. Use these resources to create an effective summary.
When you have completed your work, make sure you include a proper heading, run spell-check, mark the assignment as completed, and post it to Google Classroom.
BRAIN BREAK:
Watch the Grammar Rock video!
https://classroom.google.com/w/NDExNzc0MDU2MTNa/t/all
Assignment #3:
Watch "The Dustbowl" video and answer the three Comprehension Check questions in the document I have posted below. This assignment is on page 454 of your textbook, but I thought it would be easier for you to complete it online. Please make sure you writing in complete sentences, provide specific evidence from the video, and "prove" your answers.
When you have completed your work, make sure you include a proper heading, run spell-check, mark the assignment as completed, and post it to Google Classroom.
Homework:
If you have not yet done so, complete assignments #2 and #3 and post them to Google Classroom. They are due tomorrow.
You may also work on your three No Red Ink assignments. They are due on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
We will have a quick Zoom class today at 10:40 to check in and discuss the expectations for the week. You should have received an email invitation to this event. Attendance is mandatory.
After reading Refugee and gaining a better understanding of the unbelievable challenges others have faced throughout history and watching our current global crisis unfold, our next unit (Facing Adversity) is both timely and appropriate.
Sometimes life can feel like an obstacle course, but it we try hard enough we can usually make it over the hurdles. How do we overcome obstacles?
Please see the Pearson Realize activities I have posted for this unit. Watch the Bethany Hamilton video to further explore how this young surfer conquered her fears and overcame huge psychological and physical obstacles.
Assignment #1: (only if needed)
Please watch this video if you are still having difficulty navigating in Google Classroom. I know that we have been working with Google Classroom since the beginning of the year, but some of you are still having difficulty maneuvering throughout your online classroom and posting completed assignments:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9rWfgFVAEg&feature=youtu.be
Assignment #2:
Read "Against the Odds" (pp. 446-447) in your textbook. This is an informative text that provides information. After reading, write a summary of the main points of the passage. Include pertinent information (like names and dates) and other main events. See the resources I have posted below to help you format your summary. I have also posted the audio version of this selection.
Download the Windows Media Player file below and watch the lesson for more instructions on how to write the summary.
I have included a sample summary, a model of a four-step summary, and a template for a four-step summary. Please look at these resources BEFORE completing your summary. Use these resources to create an effective summary.
When you have completed your work, make sure you include a proper heading, run spell-check, mark the assignment as completed, and post it to Google Classroom.
BRAIN BREAK:
Watch the Grammar Rock video!
https://classroom.google.com/w/NDExNzc0MDU2MTNa/t/all
Assignment #3:
Watch "The Dustbowl" video and answer the three Comprehension Check questions in the document I have posted below. This assignment is on page 454 of your textbook, but I thought it would be easier for you to complete it online. Please make sure you writing in complete sentences, provide specific evidence from the video, and "prove" your answers.
When you have completed your work, make sure you include a proper heading, run spell-check, mark the assignment as completed, and post it to Google Classroom.
Homework:
If you have not yet done so, complete assignments #2 and #3 and post them to Google Classroom. They are due tomorrow.
You may also work on your three No Red Ink assignments. They are due on Sunday at 11:59 PM.
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The Dust Bowl
Watch "The Dust Bowl" video and complete the Comprehension Check questions document attached to Google Classroom. Mark as completed and upload to Google Classroom when you have completed the assignment.
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E-Learning Class for Wednesday, March 18th
Read and annotate chapters 52-54 in Refugee (pp. 306-317). Congratulations!!! You have finished the reading. Reflect upon what it really means to be a refugee and all the obstacles they face.
Make sure you have logged at least 45 minutes on i-Ready Reading this week and passed at least one lesson. You may have to work longer if you do not pass at least one lesson.
Make sure you fill in your Reading/Study Guide. It is due when you return from break.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least eight entries completed today. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due tomorrow at 12:15 pm.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). This assignment is due tomorrow at 12:15 pm.
Make sure you have logged at least 45 minutes on i-Ready Reading this week and passed at least one lesson. You may have to work longer if you do not pass at least one lesson.
Make sure you fill in your Reading/Study Guide. It is due when you return from break.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least eight entries completed today. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due tomorrow at 12:15 pm.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). This assignment is due tomorrow at 12:15 pm.
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E-Learning Class for Thursday, March 19th--BLOCK SCHEDULE
Read the author's notes in Refugee (pp. 325-338). Reflect upon the story and the author's notes and answer the question below in a Google Doc. Use MLA format, proofread, and share with me in Google Docs.
Complete a 90-second Flipgrid that reflects on your e-learning experiences this week. What did you like? What improvements can we make to make this experience better for you? See my Flipgrid invitation and assignment link for more information. The Flipgrid code is 22d29334.
Make sure you fill in your Reading/Study Guide. It is due when you return from break.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have all ten entries completed today. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due today at 12:15 pm.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). This assignment is due today at 12:15 pm.
Enjoy your break! We will complete our Refugee Team Projects when we return from break.
Complete a 90-second Flipgrid that reflects on your e-learning experiences this week. What did you like? What improvements can we make to make this experience better for you? See my Flipgrid invitation and assignment link for more information. The Flipgrid code is 22d29334.
Make sure you fill in your Reading/Study Guide. It is due when you return from break.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have all ten entries completed today. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due today at 12:15 pm.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). This assignment is due today at 12:15 pm.
Enjoy your break! We will complete our Refugee Team Projects when we return from break.
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i-Ready Reading Practice
Some of you still have not yet logged your 45 minutes of i-Ready Reading practice from last week. You needed to practice at least 45 minutes AND pass at least one lesson. You only need to make up the time and/or lesson you did not complete last week. You should be able to see how many minutes you logged last week. You are only receiving this reminder if you did NOT log all of your minutes.
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E-Learning Class for Tuesday, March 17th (HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!)
Read and annotate chapters 49-51 in Refugee (pp. 285-305).
Mark as completed and share "Prove It" practice exercise on Google Classroom.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least six entries completed by tomorrow. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Practice i-Ready Reading for 45 minutes. You may split the time between today and tomorrow. I will check to make sure you have logged 45 minutes this week. Please complete one or more lessons.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). This assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Here is some background music to play while you are working on your No Red Ink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7pTNDyGVH4
Mark as completed and share "Prove It" practice exercise on Google Classroom.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least six entries completed by tomorrow. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Practice i-Ready Reading for 45 minutes. You may split the time between today and tomorrow. I will check to make sure you have logged 45 minutes this week. Please complete one or more lessons.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). This assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Here is some background music to play while you are working on your No Red Ink.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7pTNDyGVH4
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E-Learning Class for Monday, March 16th--BLOCK SCHEDULE
Read and annotate chapters 46-48 in Refugee (pp. 270-284).
Complete "Prove It" practice questions (see below). Please note that the questions reference pages 253-284. The assignment is due tomorrow. Mark your work as completed and share it with me via Google Classroom.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least four entries completed by tomorrow. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). The assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Complete "Prove It" practice questions (see below). Please note that the questions reference pages 253-284. The assignment is due tomorrow. Mark your work as completed and share it with me via Google Classroom.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least four entries completed by tomorrow. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me. This assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
Work on No Red Ink (Complex Sentences, Comparatives and Superlatives). The assignment is due on Thursday at 12:15 pm.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 43-45 (pp. 253-269).
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least three entries completed by Monday. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me.
Work on your Character Journal. You should have at least three entries completed by Monday. Share your entries with me via Google Docs OR scan them and email them to me.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 37-39 (pp. 216-235).
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
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Refugee "Prove It" Practice (pp. 164-196)
Please complete the attached "prove it" practice questions. They are due tomorrow.
Also, read and annotate pp. 197-215 in Refugee.
Also, read and annotate pp. 197-215 in Refugee.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 31-33 (pp. 183-196).
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
Also, the No Red Ink Commonly Confused Words 3-5 assignment is due tomorrow.
You may also begin working on your Character Journal, as you need a minimum of 10 entries.
Also, the No Red Ink Commonly Confused Words 3-5 assignment is due tomorrow.
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Homework Reminders:
Look over your Bene Root Words for tomorrow's quiz.
Read and annotate chapters 25-27 in Refugee.
Read and annotate chapters 25-27 in Refugee.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 19-21. Be ready to discuss tomorrow and complete the Reading/Study Guide as well.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 16-18 for tomorrow. Be ready to discuss and fill in your Reading/Study Guide.
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 13-15 for Monday. Be ready to discuss and fill in your Reading/Study Guide. You are doing a great job so far keeping up. I hope you are enjoying the book and learning about the historical content as well.
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No Red Ink (Commonly Confused Words 1-2)
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Refugee
Read and annotate chapters 10-12 for Friday. Be ready to discuss and complete your Reading/Study Guide.
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Study for "Jur" Root Quiz on Friday
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Refugee
Preread chapters 7-9 tonight for tomorrow's discussion. We will go over the Reading/Study Guide in class.
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The Giver Informative/Explanatory Essay Project
Please follow the attached directions to demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the main ideas and themes from The Giver.
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The Giver Essay
Due tomorrow. Please print and turn in with all drafts. Assignment should be prepared and ready BEFORE class.
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No Red Ink (Commas and Plurals)
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The Giver Essay Peer Draft
Make sure you print out a peer draft for editing and bring it to class tomorrow!
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ALL The Giver Work
Make sure ALL The Giver work is completed and turned in including the following:
Vocabulary
Theme Statements
Symbol Analysis
Exit Slips
Character Sheets
Job Assignment
Book/Movie Comparison
Vocabulary
Theme Statements
Symbol Analysis
Exit Slips
Character Sheets
Job Assignment
Book/Movie Comparison
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No Red Ink (Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement)
Sign into your No Red Ink account to complete this assignment. It is due Sunday night at 11:59.
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Reminder: Scrib Vocabulary Quiz Tomorrow
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Reminders for Upcoming Assignments
Read and annotate chapter 15 for tomorrow.
Make sure that your are caught up on your Exit Slips (through chapter 14).
Complete The Giver vocabulary definitions for words 11-20 for tomorrow.
Turn in "An American Childhood' packet if you have not yet done so.
Make sure that your are caught up on your Exit Slips (through chapter 14).
Complete The Giver vocabulary definitions for words 11-20 for tomorrow.
Turn in "An American Childhood' packet if you have not yet done so.
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The Giver
Read and annotate chapter 14 for tomorrow. Complete vocabulary word definitions 1-10. Answer exit slip question for chapter 13. You should have been working on your character sheet all along, so make certain you are caught up. Tomorrow you will have a quiz on chapters 1-10.
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The Giver
Read and annotate chapter 12 in The Giver for Monday, January 27th.
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from An American Childhood
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The Giver
Read and annotate chapter 7 of The Giver.
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"A Starry Home" Argumentative Essay Edits
Please complete the teacher edits for your "A Starry Home" Argumentative Essay by Thursday. This is a graded assignment.
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Comparison/Contrast Essay
You will be writing a comparison/contrast essay that highlights the similarities and differences between Christmas and Hanukkah. Follow the template I have provided and use the website I have provided for your information on Hanukkah. This essay will be graded according to the Six Traits of Writing.
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The Structure of a Story Quiz
This is just a reminder that you have a quiz tomorrow on the Structure of a Story. You should have already completed your study guide.
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The Structure of a Story Study Guide
If you did not complete the study guide today in class, please complete it for homework.
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The Last Dog: Student Edition, Unit 2
I have posted the story online if you would prefer to read and listen to the story.
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RRJ
Just a quick reminder to let you know that your RRJ is due tomorrow. Please check the assignment and follow the directions.
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"A Starry Home" Argumentative Essay Project
I will be going over this assignment with you in class. Although you will have a generous amount of time to work on this essay in class, you might still have to work outside of class to complete the assignment on time.
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NOTE: First draft of Argumentative Essay due by the end of class on Friday, November 15th.
Please work on this at home if you are behind.
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Danger! This Mission to Mars Could Bore You to Death!
Read the selection and complete the Concept Vocabulary and Word Study practice sheets.
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"Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed"
Complete Comprehension Questions for the story.
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Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed (short story)
Read the story and complete the Figurative Language: Metaphor and Simile practice exercises. Please note that if you download the documents and open them on your computer you can type right onto the document online before printing.
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Homework: October 24th
Continue working on your Narrative Book Project that is due on Monday, October 28th. All the instructions are posted in Google Classroom.
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Personal Narrative Project
Please choose one of the Personal Narrative Project options in the attached document. I have also included more specific directions for numbers 1, 2, and 7.
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Homework: October 22nd
Read "An Hour with Abuelo" and complete the Comprehension Check Questions.
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Homework: October 21st
Read "Bridging the Generational Divide Between a Football Father and a Soccer Son" and complete the Comprehension Check Questions 1-5.
Continue working on your Narrative Book Project, which is due on October 28th.
Continue working on your Narrative Book Project, which is due on October 28th.
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Mother-Daughter Drawings: Student Edition, Unit 1
Read and view "Mother-Daughter Drawings" answer the Media Questions in complete sentences.
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Mother-Daughter Drawings: Media Questions
Read and view "Mother-Daughter Drawings" and complete the Media Questions in complete sentences.
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Learning to Love My Mother: Media Questions
Watch the "Love My Mother" media clip and answer the Media Questions in complete sentences.
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Learning to Love My Mother: Student Edition, Unit 1
Watch the video "Learning to Love My Mother." You will also be answering the Media Questions for this video.
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Flipgrid Book Review
Create a mini book review for your SQUIRT book or personal narrative. Include your name, the title of the book, the author of the book, a short plot summary, some comments about what you liked and/or disliked about the story, and at least one personal connection. Be careful not to give away too much of the plot. No spoilers! You will have 90 seconds of recording time on this project. Please use as much of the time as possible without going over the limit. Have fun!
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Concept Vocabulary and Word Study
Complete Concept Vocabulary and Word Study for "Mom & Me & Mom" by Tuesday.
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Selection Test (Online): Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks
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Roots Quiz #4
Please study for the Roots Quiz #4. The quiz is tomorrow!
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Roots Quiz #3
Study for quiz on Friday.
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Study for Greek/Latin Root Quiz #3.
The quiz is tomorrow.
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Conventions: Conjunctions
Please complete the attached practice sheet on Conjunctions per our lesson in class.
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"Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks" Concept Vocabulary and Word Study
Complete both sides of practice sheet for homework.
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"Tutors Teach Seniors New High-Tech Tricks" Central Idea Practice
Complete both sides of the Central Idea practice handout and turn in tomorrow.
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Listen to and read "Tutors Teach Seniors" in My Perspectives.
Complete Comprehension Check questions 1-4 in online notes, including the who, what, where, when, why, and how summary. Remember to restate the question and avoid using pronouns at the beginning of your answers.
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Personal Narrative Assignment
See instructions for Six-Word Story and Mini Memoir.
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"A Simple Act"
HW: Complete reading "A Simple Act', annotate any difficult words/concepts, and complete Comprehension Questions 1-7 in packet.