Date: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!

Date: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.

Date: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

 

Date: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.

Date: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.

Date:Wednesday, March 10 2010
Period(s):
Assignment:

Students were writing 1st draft of cumulative task today -

by Friday final draft must be written!

Date:Wednesday, March 10 2010
Period(s):
Assignment:

Students were writing 1st draft of cumulative task today -

by Friday final draft must be written!

Date: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-

Date: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.

Date: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

Date: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

 

Date: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.

Date: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.

Date:Friday, January 8 2010
Period(s):
Assignment: Continue to study for the "Noble Experiment" exam, which will be completed on Monday (due to 2 hour delay).

Date:Wednesday, January 6 2010
Period(s):
Assignment:

Complete worksheets (pg 171-172)  for "The Noble Experiment"

Test on Friday- (including vocab from pg. 173)

Date: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)

Date:Monday, December 14 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:

Interim reports submitted

 

Date: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

 

Date: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: 

 

  1.     a) Where were you born?
  2.     b) Where were you raised?
  3.     c) Who has inspired you to accomplish great things?
  4.     d) What are your achievements?

Date:Monday, December 7 2009
Period(s):
Assignment: Begain reading, "War of the Wall" by Toni Cade Bambara, pg 93 in Interactive Reader

Date:Thursday, December 3 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:Vocabulary quiz from "Exploring the Titanic" from 12/2 . (Also see vocabulary on pg 299 in Interactive Reader)

Date:Tuesday, December 1 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:"Exploring the Titanic" Interactive Reader pg 277, starting on 12/02

Date:Tuesday, December 1 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:Introduction, with interview questions and answers due 12/2

Date:Tuesday, November 24 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:

Introductory paragraph for interview due 12/1, after interview is conducted and written.

  • Please  introduce who you interviewed and why you chose the person.
  • State the main topic discussed that demaonstrated the individual's strength and courage
  • Explain clearly what you learned from the interview

Date:Thursday, November 19 2009
Period(s):
Assignment: 

 Opinion based quiz-if absent

1) What is a more valuable trait to get through life strength or courage? Explain

 2) What job displays the most strength and courage, a school lunch lady or school bus driver? 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

5) Come up with your own challenge question based upon strength and courage!

Date: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.

 

Date:Wednesday, November 18 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:Create 3 questions for the interview about using strength and courage for overcoming challenges as discussed in class. See Cumulative task sheet and directions.

Date: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.

 

Date: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.

 

Date: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?

Date: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

Date:Thursday, October 29 2009
Period(s):
Assignment:"I Am Not" poem completed

Date: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

Date: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

 

Date: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

 

Date: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.

 

Date: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!