1. One Pager Obj: Write a 1 page letter to incoming 6th Graders. Letters should include advice that will be beneficial to 6th Graders through out the next 3 years. Be prepared to read these in front of class.
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1. Pick 2-3 quotes from "The Outsiders". Tell me what each quote means and why you chose them. This can be done in the form of a chart with 3 columns.
1. In 5-6 sentences, tell me who is your favorite character in "The Outsiders" is. Provide reasons for why you like a particular character above the rest.
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1. Who is S.E. Hinton? Read information about the author of The Outsiders and answer the 3 questions that go with it.
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What CLMS Means To Me Obj: In a 5 paragraph essay, describe the impact that CLMS has had on you. Focus on how this place has made you a better person and/or what you will take from it when you leave. In order to win the competition, you'll need to be sincere and/or focus on what you will take from it when you leave. Try to have a big impact on the reader/s emotionally. Focus more on academics and/or knowledge acquired and less on friends. Discussing relationships is okay just don't make it the focus of your entire essay. This is due on Monday, May 20th, 2019. This essay is worth a total of 100 extra credit points and may be applied to either LA or SS. It is your choice.
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1. Study and look at vocabulary words for The Outsiders-Chapters 1-5 for a quiz on Friday. See the following link for the words:
1. Social Science Groups assignment. Pick 5 questions to answer. Each answer must be 2-3 sentences long. This assignment is found in outsiders-student-packet#3.pdf.
1. Greaser or Soc assignment which is found in Outsiders-Student-Packet#3
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1. The Outsiders Scavenger Hunt which is found in Outsiders-Student Packet #3
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1. Weather Forecast
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1. Rough drafts of Argumentative Essay #3 are due by date listed.
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1. Final drafts of Argumentative Essay #3 are due by 5 pm by date listed.
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1. Henry Hudson's Last Two Voyages
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Paragraph 1 of Argumentative Essay #1
Obj: In a 5 paragraph essay argue whether or not you think lying is acceptable. Provide reasons for why you feel the way you do as well as a counterargument that shows the other side. 3 sources must be used as evidence.
1. Obj: In a 6-8 sentence paragraph, argue for whether or not lying is acceptable. Paragraphs must be 1 sided. No counter is needed.
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1. Write a 6 sentence paragraph in which you explain when you think you will get your first job. Give reasons to show why you think this is the appropriate age for you to get a job.
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1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Greek Suffixes on 426
1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using a Glossary on pg. 39
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1. Read 34 to 36 of "Bonne Anne"
2. Do Analyzing the Text Questions 1, 2, 3, and 6
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1. Do Critical Vocabulary on pg. 39
2. Read 31 to 33 of "Bonne Annee"
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1. Rough draft of Argumentative Essay #1
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1. Argumentative Essay #1
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1. Argumentative Essay #1 Graphic Organizer
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1. Timeline of Gary Soto's jobs
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1. Language Conventions: Semicolons and Run-Ons on page 418
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1. Finish reading "One Last Time".
2. Think about the title of Gary Soto's story, "One Last Time". Authors often take careful consideration when they create a title. Give 3-4 sentences on why "One Last Time" is a great title for Gary Soto's work.
3. Finish your timeline on Gary Soto and they various jobs he had over his life.
1. Language Conventions: Interrogative Mood on page 404.
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1. Argumentative Paragraph #2-Obj: In an 8 sentence paragraph, argue that H. Tubman was a heroine. Provide reasons for your stance. Be sure to include a counterargument and textual evidence as well.
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1. Do Collaborative Discussion on page 400 independently. Make a T-chart. On the left hand side, write the words "Lesson Learned" and number it 1 to 3. In 1-2 sentences, each, tell me what knowledge Tom obtained. On the right hand side, write the word "Evidence" and number it 1 to 3. In 2-3 sentences, each, show evidence to support what information Tom gained.
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1. Read "from The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" on pages 395 to 400.
1. Vocab. Sentences #3. Basically, we used all of the vocabulary words from "from Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" in sentences that show me students understand the meaning of these words.
1. Read and do questions for "Mystery of Heroism" on pages 58 to 62
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Speech #1-In a 3 paragraph speech, argue against F. Douglas's position that education is a curse. Assume the position that it, education, is the opposite, a blessing. Provide reasons for your position. Format is found in class.
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1. Read and do questions for "Mystery of Heroism" on pages 53 to 57
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1. Read and do questions for "Mystery of Heroism" on pages 49 to 52
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Argumentative Paragraph #2-Obj. Argue that Douglas's ability to read was a curse. Cite evidence from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas an American Slave to support your position.
1. Make a T-Chart. On the left hand side, write the title Famous African Americans. On the right, title it Contributions. For each person, write 2-3 sentences that show the contributions/achievements that these individuals have made to society. Please do this for 3-5 different people.
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1. From Narrative of the Life of Douglas, an American Slave Vocabulary Quiz
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1. List 10 facts about F. Douglas that you find interesting. All facts must be in complete sentences.
1. Google Famous African Americans. In 6-8 sentences, summarize the accomplishments of one African American that contributed to society positively in some way.
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1. Persuasive Essay #1 is due by this date at 5 pm. No exceptions. Thank you.
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1. Read "Hanging Fire" and "Teenagers" on pages 230 to 231. Make a T-chart. On the left hand side, label it Examples of Lack of Communication. On the right hand side, label it Why You Feel This Way. For the left hand side, find 3 examples that show a lack of communication. For the right hand side, write 2-3 sentences, for each example, that explains why you feel the way you do.
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1. Analyze Structure on pg. 148. Copy down a paragraph "from Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglas, an American Slave", pages 143-147, that shows a cause and effect relationship.
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1. Paragraphs 3-5 of Persuasive Essay #1
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1. Vocabulary Strategy: Use Context Clues on 150
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1. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer #1
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1. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer #1
The following link is a copy of The Million Pound Bank Note
1. Do a top ten list of the disadvantages of not being able to speak publicly properly. Ideas need to be in the order of importance.
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1. Fictional Life Speech
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1. Do a top ten list of the advantages of being a successful public speaker. Ideas should be listed in the order of importance.
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1. Pick 5 strategies that can help you to be a better public speaker. Say how each of these methods can assist you in presenting an outstanding speech. See the video again, below, if you need to.
1. Final draft of Persuasive Essay #2. Additionally, you'll need to turn in your rough draft and Rough Draft Essay Editing Sheet.
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1. Paragraph 5 of Persuasive Essay #2
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1. Final draft of Persuasive Essay #2 is due by 5 p.m. On 12/6/18, plan on handing in your rough draft and Rough Draft Peer Editing Review Sheet.
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1. Rip out "What to Bring " essay on pages 9 to 12 of the Close Reader book. Do questions 2 to 5. Skip number 6. Do the Short Response section as well.
1. Describe an unforgettable lesson you learned. Explain how it had an impact on you. This needs to be a 1/3 to 1/2 of a page long.
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1. What important lesson did Buck learn from the man with the club?
2. What is meant by the line, "It was his introduction to primitive law, and met the introduction halfway?
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Character Development Paragraph-Obj: In many stories, the goal of the character is to improve their behavior in some way. Once Buck learns to steal food, his moral decay has begun. It is necessary or vital for Buck's survival. In a paragraph, explain what the author means. Do you agree with the narrator? Why or why not?
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1. Write a definition of "being good" as it pertains to your life or at home. What actions does that include? What behaviors does it exclude? How does school "good behavior" differ from home "good behavior".
1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Latin Suffixes on 227.
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1. Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Persuasive Essay #1
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1. Read 218 to 224 of "Marigolds".
2. Do questions 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6 on page 226.
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1. Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer #1
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1. Do Critical Vocabulary on 227.
2. Read 213 to 217 of "Marigolds".
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1. Paragraph 1 of Persuasive Essay #1
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1. Do Performance Task on 96. This is labeled as Writing Activity: Narrative. Answer the 5 questions. This doesn't need to be in essay form. Please just restate the questions in the answer.
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1. Be able to define and give an example of each of the following: noun, common noun, proper noun, singular noun, plural noun, possessive noun, and pronoun for a test on Fri. Oct. 19th, 2018.
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1. Persuasive Paragraph #1 Obj: Persuade me to believe that "The Tell Tale Heart" has elements of horror in it. Provide textual evidence as support.
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1. Language Conventions: Using Dashes. Do Practice and Apply Section. This must be at least a 1/2 of a page long. This is found on page 98.
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1. Do Vocabulary Strategy: Use a Thesaurus on 97. Do numbers 1 to 3.
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1. Give me 3 wishes that you want. Also, say 3 things that you would be willing to give up.
1. Be able to define and use the following forms of speech in a sentence: verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, coordinating, correlative, and subordinating for a test on Fri. Oct. 12th, 2018.
1. Tell me how your school year is going so far. Then, give reasons to show why you feel your year is going as you perceive it. This should be a minimum of 4-6 sentences long. As always, it may be longer just not shorter.
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1. Look at the Analyze the Meanings of Words and Phrases section on page 67. Give an example of imagery, a similie, and a metaphor found in the story "from The Latehomecomer" on pages 53-66 of your textbook. Say what the perceived effect is given for each of the 3 items in the line above.
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1. A final draft of Expository Essay #1 must be submitted online to [email protected].
Essay is due when they walk in the door on that day.
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1. Language Conventions: Active and Passive Voice, 1 to 4, on pg. 70.
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1. Paragraph 5 of Expository Essay #1. Also, students are expected to edit their essays as well. Additionally, students may earn 5 pts. extra credit if they have someone else edit their paper. In order to earn these points, the editor, of another student's paper, must sign their name in either the left or right hand corner of the student's paper that they graded.
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1. Vocabulary Strategy: Using Latin Prefixes, 1 to 5, on 69.
1. A memoir is a true story that focuses on personal experiences and observations about people or events. In a 1 1/2 to 3 pages, tell me what took place in your life during 7th grade. Discuss anything you personally experienced or saw last year that affected you in some way.
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1. Persuasive Paragraph #1
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1. Expository Essay Graphic Organizer #1 Students are advised to drop this off before the basketball tournament tomorrow so that it can be ready for them on Monday in order to write their essays.
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1.Read "from The Late Homecomer" on pages 53-66 of your textbook.
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1. A Day No Pigs Would Die Full Story Quiz. Use the following link http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/adaynopigs/quiz/ to practice for the quiz. Keep in mind, this is not the actual test that will be given.
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1. Do critical vocabulary questions on page 69 of your textbook.
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1. Finish reading chapters 13 and 14 out of A Day No Pigs Would Die
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1. Read Chp. 12 of A Day No Pigs Would Die. There will be a quiz on this chapter on Monday.
1. Problem/Solution Paragraph-Obj: Write a paragraph on your weakest subject. Say what subject you are uncertain about and why. Additionally, say what you can do to improve this area of your life in school.
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1. Chp. 5-8 Vocab. Sentences A Day No Pigs Would Die
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1. Finish reading Chp. 7 of A Day No Pigs Would Die
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1. Pet posters must include the following: Your name, the name of your pet, 6 sentences that describe some aspect of your pet, and the project should be visually stimulating. See the following link for help.http://www.saumag.edu/edavis/PetPosters.html
Vocabulary Chapters 1-5 Crossword Puzzle. The teacher will give you a copy of this assignment.
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1. Finish reading Chp. 5 of A Day No Pigs Would Die
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1. Advice Paragraph-Think about a time when you were given advice that was helpful to you. Show how this piece of knowledge assisted in you in some way. Paragraphs need to be a minimum of 6 sentences long.
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1. A Day No Pigs Would Die Intro Project. See the attachment given.