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Friday, March 26 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Study guide questions up to ch 5 from The Outsiders due by the end of break, if not handed in already. Many students have borrowed novels. Remember to return copies at the beginning of 1st period. Have a wonderful Spring Break! Questions (5) |
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Friday, March 19 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Use studyguide and notes to review for Monday's exam on Ch 1&2 of The Outsiders. Identify main characters: Ponyboy,Sodapop, and Darry Curtis, Cherry, Two-bit, Johnny, Bob the Soc Multiple choice, and short response Please copy all study guide answers, using complete sentences, onto a separate sheet of paper,and submit after reading each chapter. Chapter 3-5 responses are due by 3/26. See me if you need to borrow or want to purchase a copy. Questions (0) |
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Thursday, March 18 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Ch 2 study guide questions Ch 1&2 vocabulary- create sentences using words in context Exam on ch1&2 will be on Monday Questions (6) |
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Wednesday, March 17 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Ch 1: Write answers from Study guide questions on The Outsiders You will be doing this for each chapter read in class. Questions (0) |
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Monday, March 15 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Students who were absent must make upthe cumulative task (essay) during 10th and studyhalls. We are starting to read the novel, The Outsiders , by SE Hinton. Students may wish to purchase a copy or borrow one from the library,since there are only enough books to read during class time.Vocabulary and studyguide questions will be completed as homework. Questions (0) |
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Wednesday, March 10 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Students were writing 1st draft of cumulative task today - by Friday final draft must be written! Questions (0) |
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Wednesday, March 10 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Students were writing 1st draft of cumulative task today - by Friday final draft must be written! Questions (0) |
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Friday, February 19 2010 Period(s): Assignment: For students who were absent or didn't complete worksheet parts A&B during class after the Scantron test... Define and create sentences for the following words for "Boy: Tales of Childhood" by Roald Dahl (in literature textbook, not Interactive Reader): 1. elaborate- 2. flourishing- 3. loathsome- 4. malignant- 5. saturated- Questions (2) |
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Wednesday, February 3 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Study for exam on "Zebra" pg 41in Interactive Reader, which will be tomorrow 2/4 due to 2 hour delay. Vocabulary, multiple choice and essay questions. Questions (1) |
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Monday, February 1 2010 Period(s): Assignment:
Here's a helpful vocabulary link. Most of the words should look familiar. Flip to exuberantly and practice words for "Zebra". http://www.classzone.com/books/language_of_lit_gr07/page_build.cfm?id=words_to_know&u=1&sfd=yes Questions (0) |
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Monday, February 1 2010 Period(s): Assignment: "Zebra" by Chaim Potok, vocabulary completed. Test on Wednesday 2/3/10 Read pg 38- end, especially if you were absent Friday Questions (0) |
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Friday, January 22 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Cover for cumulative Original cover, including a title that demonstrates the idea of strength and courage (without using the words strength and courage).Finishing 4 paragraph essay in class by Monday. Questions (4) |
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Wednesday, January 13 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Cumulative task-Write song, rap, or poem about a challenge you have overcome. See handout about poetic forms to help guide you. Also, you made try a new and unique point of view and utilize poetic license. Questions (6) |
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Wednesday, January 6 2010 Period(s): Assignment: Complete worksheets (pg 171-172) for "The Noble Experiment" Test on Friday- (including vocab from pg. 173) Questions (0) |
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Monday, January 4 2010 Period(s): Assignment: We began reading "The Noble Experiment" pg 156-170 in the Interactive Reader. Vocabulary pg 173 was reviewed in class ( for those who want to review or were absent)
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Monday, December 14 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Interim reports submitted Questions (0) |
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Friday, December 11 2009 Period(s): Assignment: "Casey at Bat" narrative poem, must complete 182-3 from Friday "About the author" page assigned on 12/10/09 due tommorrow Questions (0) |
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Thursday, December 10 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Please follow the guiding questions below. Type or neatly write your work. You must proof read and revise all work. Check for sense, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation. Due: 12/ 15/09 Write an “About the Author” page
(one-two paragraphs) -biography written in third person as he/she referring to yourself- modeled on those within our textbook. Include the following:
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Tuesday, November 24 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Introductory paragraph for interview due 12/1, after interview is conducted and written.
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Thursday, November 19 2009 Period(s): Assignment: 1) What is a more valuable trait to get through life strength or courage? Explain 3) Who has more strength than courage a dancer or wrestler? Explain 4) Which planet in the solar system has the most strength and courage Jupiter or Mars? Explain |
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Thursday, November 19 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Create 3 more questions to prepare for interview over the holiday (minimum of 10 required) Email me if you were absent and I'll send attachment. Questions (0) |
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Monday, November 16 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Theme, Unit 2: Personal Challenges: Strength & Courage Cumulative Tasks will count towards 25% of final grade each marking period You have been asked to enter a national competition about how people have overcome challenges using strength and courage. The intended audience for the finished mini-magazine is middle school students In order to win, you must create a portfolio that includes the following: 1. A 5 paragraph interpretive essay which documents how protagonists in at least three of the texts that we’ve read in class have overcome challenges. 2. A poem, song, or rap that explains how you overcame a personal challenge using strength and courage. 3. An interview with a person who you know has experienced personal challenges (10 questions and answers minimum). 4. An “About the Author” page modeled on those within our textbook . Include the following: where you were born and raised, people who have inspired you to accomplish great things, and your achievements. 5. Original cover, including a title that demonstrates the idea of strength and courage (without using the words strength and courage). The judges will base their decision on the following two things: - your understanding of how individuals have used their courage and strength to face challenges in their lives - the appearance of your final product. Be sure to use your rubric to check the quality of your work. Questions (5) |
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Friday, November 13 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Theme: Strength and Courage "Rikki-tikki-tavi" by Rudyard Kipling vocabulary pg. 133 Interactive Reader Reading 109-130 started in class Begin pg 131-2 due Weds. Questions (0) |
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Thursday, November 12 2009 Period(s): Assignment: A. List 3 synonyms for: Strength Courage 1. 1. 2. 2. 3. 3. B. What actions demonstrate these 2 words? Describe C. Draw a picture below of what these words may look like to you? |
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Wednesday, November 4 2009 Period(s): Assignment: "Monsters Are Due on Maple Street" in Interactive Reader pg 204-228 activities on pg 229-231 Reading play in class Questions (0) |
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Wednesday, October 28 2009 Period(s): Assignment: In textbook (not Interactive Reader) pg 201-203 "The World Is Not a Pleasant Place To Be" by Nikki Giovanni / "To You" by Langston Hughes (POEMS read in class CAN BE FOUND ON INTERNET, TOO) worksheet: Speaker's voice and Inferences periods 1&2 in class Periods 5, 6, 9 completed at home due by 10/29 Questions (2) |
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Monday, October 19 2009 Period(s): Assignment: "Thank You. M'am" by Langston Hughes
Interactive Reader pg 17-22 reading, pg 25 vocabulary Conflict: Internal and External pg 23 Questions (0) |
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Friday, October 9 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Many owe last weeks assignment still! In Interactive Reader, pg 88-89 (timeline) by Tuesday! pg 91 (5 vocabulary words) due Wednesday Exam : per 1 on 10/14 10/16 for periods 2, 5,6 and 9 Questions (0) |
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Thursday, October 8 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Complete pg 88-90 activities by tomorrow. Finish T-chart , started in class, on "Eleanor Roosevelt" biography in Interactive Reader. Important vs. Interesting ( but not so important) Test corrrections due Tuesday for "Seventh Grade" . Use Interactive Reader to fix. Questions (1) |
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Tuesday, October 6 2009 Period(s): Assignment: Theme- Knowing Who You Are: Where Do You Stand? "Eleanor Roosevelt" Biography handout or pg 72-80, 81-87 reading and highlighting important events that have shaped Roosevelt's life. pg 88-89 activities due 10/9 Check agenda! Questions (3) |