Canyon Lake Middle School
Skip to main content7th Grade Language Arts (Period 4) Assignments
- Instructor
- Ana Aguirre
- Term
- 2018-2019 School Year
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Welcome !Please be patient. I will update this page soon.Suggested Supplies1. 1 Subject College Rule Poly Covered Notebook. (11in x 9in) This is the best notebook because it is durable and aide in using instructional time more efficiently because we don't have to cut handouts to size.2. College Rule Paper3. Plenty of pencils4. Colored pencils or crayons5. Highlighters. 3-4 different colors6. Colored pens for annotating text.7. Plenty of glue sticks.8. Access to dictionary (book or online)9. Ruler10. 1 Folder just for Language Arts assignments(Optional)Classroom Donations are appreciated :)Supplies Needed:Green computer paperCollege Rule PaperPencilsGlue sticksBox of TissueAmazon Gift cards
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Beowulf
1-Reread Chapter 5 (Print Out Provided) -
2 -Complete Chapter 5 questions. Restate part of the question in your response. Provide detailed and complete responses. Responses with incomplete sentences will receive a zero.
3- Complete Good vs Bad - Evidence/Apple Activity. Provide 3 direct quotes for each section.
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Beowulf -
1. Complete Chapter 1 Figurative Language Handout - Paragraph Response for item # 6;
2. Complete Chapter 2 and 3 Questions Handout.
3. Complete A Hall Full of Blood - Hereot vs the Fen - Follow all steps and instructions before cutting it out. Make sure to use plenty of color. Make sure that your words, responses, and drawings are clear and/or legible. Glue your cut out to your fen. Use the book to help you draw the fen. Details should represent the fen that is presented in chapter 2 and 3.
*One word or incomplete sentences are unacceptable. Follow classroom expectations. Restate part of the question in your response. Provide a complete and detailed response.
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Beowulf -
1. Complete Chapter 1 Figurative Language Handout - Paragraph Response for item # 6;
2. Complete Chapter 2 and 3 Questions Handout.
3. Complete A Hall Full of Blood - Hereot vs the Fen - Follow all steps and instructions before cutting it out. Make sure to use plenty of color. Make sure that your words, responses, and drawings are clear and/or legible. Glue your cut out to your fen. Use the book to help you draw the fen. Details should represent the fen that is presented in chapter 2 and 3.
*One word or incomplete sentences are unacceptable. Follow classroom expectations. Restate part of the question in your response. Provide a complete and detailed response.
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Green Sheet # 12 - Due 5/14/ 19 - Please get it signed.
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Poem Revisions - Revise your "Where I'm From" Poem for clarity and to add rhythm.
Designed Finger Print Due 5/9/19. Share your final draft with [email protected]
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Green Sheet #11 due 5/7/19
Poem Revisions - Revise your "Where I'm From" Poem for clarity and to add rhythm.
Designed Finger Print Due 5/9/19
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Argumentative Essay - Final Draft. Please read feedback sheet and feedback on shared document. Share it before you go to bed on 5/1/19.
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Final Draft for Argumentative Essay - Due Wednesday night before you go to bed. Please share it to [email protected] from you portal.office.com student account. Make sure to follow the feedback on the blue sheet and the feedback typed into your shared essay. The final draft is worth 200 points. To understand how you will be graded and what I am looking for please read over your blue sheet.
Where I'm From poem draft should be submitted by Friday. Share this draft with me. Share it to [email protected] form your portal.office.com account.
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Green Sheet # 9 - Please get it signed.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Green Sheet # 8 due 4/15/19 - Please get it signed.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Yellow Checklist - Use your yellow checklist to help you edit and revise before sharing your draft.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Extra Credit Opportunity - Complete your essay's introduction and body paragraph 1 outlines. Go to portal.office.com. Type your introduction paragraph and your body paragraph 1 out and share it with Miss Aguirre by noon on Sat 4/6. You'll be eligible to earn 30 extra credit points. Make sure that you share quality work.
Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Extra Credit Opportunity - Complete your essay's introduction and body paragraph 1 outlines. Go to portal.office.com. Type your introduction paragraph and your body paragraph 1 out and share it with Miss Aguirre by noon on Sat 4/6. You'll be eligible to earn 30 extra credit points. Make sure that you share quality work.
Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Extra Credit Opportunity - Complete your essay's introduction and body paragraph 1 outlines. Go to portal.office.com. Type your introduction paragraph and your body paragraph 1 out and share it with Miss Aguirre by noon on Sat 4/6. You'll be eligible to earn 30 extra credit points. Make sure that you share quality work.
Argumentative Essay - Use your performance task/assessment book for support. Use pages 10-17 to assist you in planning your essay.
Essay Prompt: 1st Draft due 4/18 share with Miss Aguirre. My email address is [email protected]
Write an argumentative essay to answer the question: Should people have the right to claim territory in Outer Space? Justify your position with evidence from the sources on pages 10-13. (The Blog, the advertisement, the biography, and the news article.)
Task - Step 1 - Organize your ideas by filling out your outlines for each component of the essay. These include introduction, body 1, body 2, Opposing viewpoint and counterargument, and the conclusion. You should have a total of 5 paragraphs. Be sure to use direct quotes. Step 2: Go to portal.office.com. Open a new word document and type out all five paragraphs. Make sure to indent, double space, and format your essay correctly.
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Performance Assessment Book - Complete page 16 and 17. On page 17, be sure to use direct quotes for your evidence. Make sure that your evidence is relevant and sufficient. Use quotation marks. Use brackets and the ellipsis when it is necessary.
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Persuasive Techniques Tutorial Notes - Due Friday.
Log on to Clever.
Click on McDougal Holt Online.
Go on Student Resources.
Click on Level Up Tutorials.
Go on Analyzing Informational Text
Click on Persuasive Techniques.
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Persuasive Techniques Tutorial Notes - Due Friday.
Log on to Clever.
Click on McDougal Holt Online.
Go on Student Resources.
Click on Level Up Tutorials.
Go on Analyzing Informational Text
Click on Persuasive Techniques.
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One-Pager Project Due Today. Criteria/Checklist Attached.
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Green Sheet # 7 due tomorrow. Please get it signed.
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One Pager Planning Sheet # 3
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Complete One-Pager Planning Sheet #2
Green Sheet # 6 - Please get it signed.
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Complete Classwork - You were assigned this in class on 3/8, but many did not finish.
1) Arachne - Finding the Theme of a Myth Chart.
2)Close Reader Pages 20-22 - Complete tasks 4-6. Be intentional and provide thorough responses.
Homework
Complete One-Pager Planning Sheet # 1. Due Monday.
Grammar Using Commas Grammar Exercises #1,2, and 5.
Green Sheet # 6 due 3/12/19
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Final Draft -Theme Analysis Essay - Use your checklist to help you edit and revise and essay. Be sure to share an essay that has five body paragraphs. Then, share your essay with Miss Aguirre. Use must share you document from your portal.office.com account. Share the document with Miss Aguirre. Use my email: [email protected]
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Theme Analysis Essay - Use the checklist/criteria chart that was provided for you in class to help you edit and revise your essay. Your Final Draft is due Thursday 3/7/19.
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Theme Analysis Essay (The Flight of Icarus) - Edit and Revise your entire essay. Reread criteria lists which were glued in your notebook. Address any feedback or comments made to your actual documents.
Close Reader - Read "Arachne" on pages 17-22. Complete vocabulary exercises. Figure out the part of speech, make a prediction, then add your dictionary definition. Complete tasks 1, 2, and 3 on pages 17 and 18. These tasks are in the light blue boxes. Be careful each item/task number contains 2-3 tasks to complete. Be intentional and selective.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Use your outline/planning sheet to add your hook to your introduction paragraph. Then, use your outline to add your conclusion to the end of your essay.
Revise Body Paragraph 3. - Reread the criteria/checklist and the notes/comments I added to your body paragraph 3.
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Revise Body Paragraph #3 - Read my comments on your blue feedback sheet that I had you glue in your notebook. Type your conclusion paragraph and your hook.
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Hook - Reread notes and teacher examples. Complete at least two versions of your hook.
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Daily Language Review (DLR) Wed #4 - Complete it for handouts 7-15. Tuesday # 1 Complete it for handouts 7-15.
Steps for Wed 4
(1) Add commas
(2) Add the rationale/reasons for commas
Tues 1
1) Cross out unnecessary or redundant words/idea
2) Revise and rewrite the sentence.
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Hook - Reread notes and teacher examples. Complete at least two versions of your hook.
Daily Language Review - For DLR Handouts #7-15, complete all the sections marked Wed # 4 and Tues # 1
Wed#4
How to Complete:
1) Add the missing commas
2) Use your handbook page 8. Write brief explanations (based on the rules) that detail why you added the commas.
Tues#2
How to Complete:
1) Cross out unnecessary or redundant ideas.
2) Revise and rewrite the new sentence. Do not change the meaning of the sentence.
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Green Sheet - Please get it signed.
Daily Language Review (DLR) Wed #4 - Complete it for handouts 7-15. Tuesday # 1 Complete it for handouts 7-15. Due Wednesday
Steps for Wed 4
(1) Add commas
(2) Add the rationale/reasons for commas
Tues 1
1) Cross out unnecessary or redundant words/idea
2) Revise and rewrite the sentence.
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Yesterday's DLR Assignment - Complete Thursday # 4 for DLR Handouts 5,6,7,8,9,10,11, and 12. Use your checklist.
Theme Analysis Essay (The Flight of Icarus) - Complete the Conclusion Paragraph.
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Theme Analysis - Revise Body Paragraph 2 (see criteria checklist and teacher comments on your shared document. Then, type out your body paragraph 3. Use your completed outline.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Have your 3rd Body Paragraph Outline completed and ready so that you can type in class on Tuesday 2/19. If you do not finish in class, it will become homework.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Have your 3rd Body Paragraph Outline completed and ready so that you can type in class on Tuesday 2/19. If you do not finish in class, it will become homework.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Have your 3rd Body Paragraph Outline completed and ready so that you can type in class on Tuesday 2/19. If you do not finish in class, it will become homework.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Have your 3rd Body Paragraph Outline completed and ready so that you can type in class on Tuesday 2/19. If you do not finish in class, it will become homework.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Have your 3rd Body Paragraph Outline completed and ready so that you can type in class on Tuesday 2/19. If you do not finish in class, it will become homework.
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The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Have your 3rd Body Paragraph Outline completed and ready so that you can type in class on Tuesday 2/19. If you do not finish in class, it will become homework.
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Common Assessment - If you did not complete the common assessment, please do so at break and lunch.
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Green Sheet # 3 - Get it signed, please.
The Flight of Icarus Theme Analysis Essay - Log on to portal.office.com. Open a word document. Type your introduction, Body 1, and Body 2 paragraphs. Please follow the feedback provided on the drafts you submitted. Extra Credit if you share the document with me before 10 am on Saturday. To earn the extra credit, you must complete the assignment and make the necessary changes to your first two paragraphs.
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Sentence Structure Handouts due - 2/8
For each handout, complete the following:
"Understanding Simple Sentences" (Page 1) Underline the subject twice and the predicate one.
"Understanding the parts of a sentence" (Page 2 and 3) - Break down each sentence into it's parts. Begin by boxing in subordinating conjunctions, circle coordinating conjunctions, underline each dependent clause twice, and underline each independent clause once. Then, fill in the blanks.
"Identifying Sentence Structures" - Box in the subordinating conjunction. Circle the coordinating conjunctions. Underline the independent clause once. Underline the dependent clause twice. Then, identify the type of structure that is being used.
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Green Sheet #2 - Due 2/5 - Please get it signed.
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DLR - Complete all the tasks listed on your yellow checklist. (attached below)
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Theme Analysis Essay - Use your outline to help you write out your background and thesis as one paragraph. In the next paragraph, use your outlines (body paragraph 1) to help you write out your first body paragraph. Skip lines.
Count on turning in two paragraphs tomorrow. Be sure to skip lines or double space if you type it. Ignoring these set of directions will cause your paragraph to be returned.
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Green Sheet # 1 due on 1/29/19 - Because of the nature of this assignment, this will not be accepted late unless it is the next day and it has a late pass attached.
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DLR Handout 6, 7, and 8 - Complete tasks on Monday 1 and 3 and Tuesday 1,3, and 4 for every handout.
Collections Textbook Page 36 # 1,2,3 and 6
Complete "Theme" Tutorial. Review each slide, complete the activities on the slides, and answer the questions at the end.
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DLR Handout 6, 7, and 8 - Complete the following tasks for each handout Monday # 3, Tuesday # 1, 3, and 4.. Complete a total of 9 items. This is due Thursday 1/24/19.
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1) Complete "One Little Word" Cover Sheet - Draw and design your "word." Use a fancy font.
2) Color and Design your "Welcome 2019" Page.
3) Complete the "#OLW2019" page by illustrating a scene that depicts you demonstrating your word. Add 4 synonyms(hashtags) at the bottom of your drawing. Remember to color your drawing.
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1. Complete "because" and "reach" drafts.
2. Design and decorate your olw cover page.
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"A New Year Challenge" Handout - 1) Complete Part C and D. 2) Complete the back of the handout. This section is titled: "One Word Significance."
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"Theme and Plot Analysis Chart" - Complete the chart. 1) Use your notes on page 10. 2) Complete "details" column. 3) On your separate sheet of paper, complete the supporting quotes and the explanation for each stage of plot. Explain how your direct quotes relates to the theme: Moderation and Self-Control are key to life.
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Final Green Sheet for semester 1 will be passed out on Monday.
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Writing - In a brief paragraph, describe the purpose of the lookout towers and its features. Be sure to explain how the features helped lookouts protect forests.
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Green Sheet # 14 due 12/12/18
Level Up Tutorial - Theme notes due Wednesday 12/12/18. Be sure to restate part of the question in your response. Give complete answers.
Log on to clever.
Go to Holt McDougal Online
Go to student resources
Go to Level Up Tutorials
Go to Analyzing Literature
Find the tutorial for theme.
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Media Analysis Selection Test on 12/7/18 - Use your guide to study and prepare for it. Reread the Online News Article and the Editorial in your Collections Textbook. Watch the news interview several times.
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Review for test on Friday. Reread Collections Textbook Pages 20-26. Go over any notes and handouts that have been passed back. Go over your print out. They include annotations.
Complete your Short Constructed Response Notes (Attached)
Close Reader Pages 13-16 - Complete vocabulary annotations and margin annotations. Follow the instructions in the light blue box. Do not complete the short constructed response on page 16 as this will be a separate assignment.
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Green Sheet - Please get it signed.
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Green Sheet - Please get it signed.
Collections Textbook - Complete page 30 items 2 and 3 on a separate sheet of paper. Make sure to restate part of the question in your response. Provide a thorough response. Address all components of the question. Use complete sentences and correct capitalization and punctuation.
Was Abby Too Young to Sail? Analyzing Media Chart - This was an assignment in class on 11/29. On this chart, you are to compare all three types of media: News Article, Editorial, and TV News Interview. (Handout Attached)
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Collections Textbook -
Complete Page 27 item #5 and complete page 29 item 2 and 3.
Expectations:
Be sure to restate part of the question in your response. Address all components of the question.Provide a clear and accurate response. (We have discussed all topics related to the questions. If you were engaged and paying attention, it will facilitate your ability to respond to the questions.Cite evidence (name and state specific examples from the media source).Elaborate. Use correct capitalization and punctuation.Produce writing that is neat and legible.You may type it.
To access your ebook -Go to www.clever.com. Use your student email address and 8-digit birthdate password.Click on the “Holt McDougal Online” Tile. Then, click on the student ebook.Go to page 28 and click play.
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Complete your Facts Vs Opinions Chart. Provide 4 direct quotes that are facts and 3 direct quotes for opinions.
Collections Textbook Page 27 - Complete items #2,3, and 4 on a separate sheet of paper. Be sure to use neat and legible writing. Please restate part of the question in your response.
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Green Sheet - Please get it signed.
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Reread Collections Textbook Pages 20 - 22. Complete the handout titled "Online News Article Critical Thinking Questions." Be sure to respond to the questions on a separate sheet of paper. Restate part of the question in your response. There is also a graphic organizer on the back. Fill that in.
Due to my error on the homework board, I have given students one day to complete this assignment. As always, please remember that I do not accept late work.
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Green Sheet # 11 due 11/14/18
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Complete: Online News Article Critical Thinking Questions and graphic organizer. Please follow all directions.
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1. Reread the first article of our current print outs or Collections textbook Page 20 and 21.
2. Complete the Critical Thinking Questions/Graphic Organizer Handout.
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Collections Textbook Page 23 - Complete the "Analyzing the Media" question # 2.
Grading Criteria
Accurate Central Idea ( Think about why we discussed the shift in focus. )
Accurate Detailed Supporting Details (2-3 well developed details)
Use transitions.
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No homework.
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Level Up Tutorial - "Evidence" notes. Complete your notes. Restate part of the question in your response. Use complete sentences in the sections that require it.
To access the tutorial do the following:
1. Sign in to your Clever account.
2. Click on the Holt McDougal Online - Then, your collections dashboard should appear.
3. Click on "Student Resources"
4. On the left side, choose "Level -Up Tutorials"
5. On the right side, choose "Explore the Tutorials"
6. In the top left corner click on the 3 lines.
7. Click on "Analyzing Informational Text"
8. Scroll down and choose the "Evidence" tutorial to complete with your handout.
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Green Sheet # 10 due 11/6/18
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Reread your paragraph response to the prompt: A person’s actions, words, and thoughts reveal a lot about personality. In one paragraph, explain what the author reveals about Scoot’s character through her thoughts and actions. Cite evidence from the text to support your claim.
Complete the IDEC Self-editing/revision checklist. Use notebook pages 13 and 14 for support.
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Green Sheet # 9 Due Tuesday 10/30/18
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Writing - Complete your paragraph planner/outline. Use the paragraph outline to write out your paragraph on a separate sheet of paper. Remember to space out your paragraph and skip every other line. This will facilitate editing/revisions.
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Green Sheet # 8 due Tuesday October 23,2018. Please get it signed.
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Green Sheet # 8 Due Tuesday 10/22/18
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Complete Classwork - Writing Prompt Planner - In class, we developed the topic sentence by following the IDEC strategy for responding to writing prompts. In class, you should have completed 2-3 claims. You had enough time to cite evidence for claim 1. Please cite evidence for claim 2 at home.
We also interacted with the IDEC Notes which should be glued to page 12 of your language arts notebook.
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Collections Textbook - Use your notebook pages 7 and 8 to help you. Write out your response to the Analyze the text question # 1 in your Collections Textbook Page 16. . Your response's length should resemble a paragraph. However, please do not indent.
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Green Sheet #7 - Due 10/16/18
Period 4 - There may be an error in the date. Please disregard that date.
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Green Sheet # 7 due tomorrow 10/16/18.
Complete "Understanding Complex Sentences" and "Understanding parts of a Sentence" due tomorrow 10/16/18.
"Rogue Wave" and Types of Sentences Test on Friday.
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Study for Friday's Quiz - Study Coordinating Conjunctions and Subordinating Conjunctions. Know them all; Know which type of sentences contain coordinating or subordinating conjunctions. Be all be to list all of the coordinating conjunctions and all of the subordinating conjunctions.
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Conjunctions Quiz/Sentence Structure Quiz - Know the difference between coordinating conjunctions and subordinating conjunctions. Please use your notes to study.
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Double Bubble Map- Complete the corrections if you did not complete them in class.
Use the double bubble map to test yourself. Use a pencil and fill in what you know. When you hear the timer go off, take out your double bubble notes from yesterday. With a correcting pen (a color that stands out), cross out and correct what you got wrong, and fill in anything that you left blank.
Rogue Wave - The Plot Structure – Plot Diagram
Go back and reread lines 186-225. Go back and reread. Add rising action events to your plot diagram. Add events 9 -13 for a total of 5 new rising action events. Write small enough to leave room for additional events, and write clear and legible statements. Be sure that the events you are writing are actually events.
Rogue Wave –Reading Handouts
(1) Go to page 9 and complete task J. Remember that incomplete sentences do not receive credit.Not following directions results in the loss of points
Add Annotations/Marginal Notes
(1) Add your thoughts/observations to lines 216 – 218 (2) Add your thoughts/observations to lines 220 -225. (3) Add question that you may have about anything that is going on or question a character’s actions/thought.
I wonder why ….
(4) Unfamiliar words annotation – Circle any word/words that you may be unfamiliar with. Follow these steps: (1) Figure out its part of speech. (2) Underline clues that help you understand the word. (3) Write your prediction for what you think the word means. (4) Look up the word in the dictionary.
Complete Conflicts and Complications Chart
Use complete sentences. Sentences must use correct capitalization and punctuation. Sentences must be legible. Slow down and be intentional about each answer. Be sure that your writing is legible and complete.
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Complete dictionary definitions for the words we identified in class in our Rogue Wave reading handouts.
Rogue Wave Annotations - Complete any annotations for observations or connections that should have been completed in class.
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Green Sheet # 6 Due 10/9/18
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Green Sheet # 6 - Please get it signed.
Sentence Structure Handouts - Please complete them according to how I modeled them.
Handout # 1 - Understanding Simple Sentences
Handout# 2 - Sentence of Fragment
Handout# 3 - Understanding Compound Sentences
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Rogue Wave - Reread lines 75-175. Complete 8 events for the Rising Action on your plot diagram.
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Dangling and Misplace Modifiers Exercise A and B. Complete part B on a separate sheet of paper.
Read "Rogue Wave" Page 7 and 8. Complete items G, H, and I in your short story print out. Use complete sentences. Cite evidence when necessary. You may log on to the online ebook to read along with the audio.
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Misplaced Modifiers Drawing - Be sure to meet all the requirements listed in the instructions page. Reread directions prior to turning in the assignment.
Misplaced Modifiers Revised Sentences Handouts - Revise your sentences. Be sure to circle the error for each sentence. Due 10/2/18.
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Nearpod Tutorial and Quiz on Suspense and Foreshadowing - Different from Friday's assignment. For those that did not complete the assignment on the due date, 10 points will be taken off for not completing the assignment. You had two days to get it done or to reach out to me.
Some students need to redo the assignment. No points will be taken off.
New Session Code: PMRGY - Give yourself 30 minutes to complete the assignment. Carefully reread and complete the questions at the end.
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Go to www.nearpod.com and complete the tutorial for suspense and foreshadowing. Use the session code: FGJUM
Green Sheet # 4 - Please get it signed.
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Green Sheet - You will receive your green sheet #4 on Monday. I apologize for the inconvenience.
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Organization of notebooks - Please take this time to organize your notebooks. Glue in missing assignments/notes. Be sure to place handouts along the spine of the notebook, so that handouts do not stick out. Please do not cut pages after they have been glued in. This will make your notebook look disorganized. I added sticky notes to your cover page to call your attention to what needed work.
Before/School or After school help - If you need support or a place to catch up with homework for all classes, my room is available before school and after school. Due to staff meetings and plcs, I am not available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays after school. Please let me know a day in advance if you plan to come in after school so that I don't schedule a parent meeting on that day.
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Sentence Structure Handouts due tomorrow.
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Green Sheet # 3 - Please get it signed and turn it in asap.
Sentence Structure Handouts - Due 9/19 - Miss Aguirre modeled a few examples. Please complete them all.
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Extra Credit Opportunity -
Complete one of the Nearpod lessons:
Code # 1 DHVQW - Analyzing Song Lyrics
Code# 2 SUDWH - Create a first person narrative from an unusual perspective.
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Complete DLR handbook Wednesday - log on to www.nearpod.com
Remember to annotate , highlight , add the notes you see, and fill in the blanks. Use code: SCGYM. Whatever you see on the page/slide, I should see the same thing in your handbook.
Go to youtube and use the links below and complete the tutorial for the DLR handout Monday 1-5.
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9/11 Timeline - Because the website was down last night, please take an extra day to complete the timeline.
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Daily Language Handbook - Use the Nearpod website to help you annotate, highlight, and take notes, fill in the blanks for the Monday and Tuesday sections of your Daily Language Handbook.
Website:
Code#1 - OXENA
Code#2- WRMLZ
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Informational Text - Using primary and secondary sources to retell major events using a timeline.
Complete your timeline. Please retell the major events by paraphrasing the event. Tell it in your own words.
Use the website: http://timeline.911memorial.org
Choose "September 11 Attack Timeline"
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Green Sheet #4- Please get it signed.
Suspense and Foreshadowing Tutorial /Q and A (Quiz at the end) Due Wednesday. Nearpod Code: FGJUM
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Green Sheet # 2 due 9/11/18. Late Green Sheets will not be accepted.
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Green Sheet # 2 - Get is signed please. Late green sheets are not accepted.
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Presentations will continue tomorrow. No homework. Have your Vignette ready to turn in.
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My Name - 6 paragraph writing task final draft due 9/6/18. Please type it. Today, you received feedback from your peer. Use the feedback to help you improve your writing. Use 12pt New York Times. Please double space your work.
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Green Sheet - You have an extra day to turn it in. Worth 20 HW points. Due 9/5/18
My Name - 6 paragraph writing task final draft due 9/6/18. Please type it. Today, you received feedback from your peer. Use the feedback to help you improve your writing. Use 12pt New York Times. Please double space your work.
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Notebook Designed Cover due 9/4/18
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Language Arts Notebook Cover Design due 9/4/18
Additionally, Glue in:
Page 1 - Email Etiquette Checklist
Page 2 - Email Etiquette Completed Notes
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Writing Task - Complete your 1st Draft of your 6 paragraph NAME Vignette. Use the checklist provided and all the work that we have completed to build up to this writing task.
Notebook Designed Cover Page due 9/4/18
Green Sheet # 1 due Tuesday.
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Course Description - Please sign it and have your parents read it and sign it. It is due Friday.
Homework/Late Passes - Please keep them in a safe place.
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1. Edit and revise your figurative language handout so that you are ready for your writing assignment tomorrow.
2. Course Description Signature Page due 8/31/18 - It is worth 100 points.
3. Notebook Cover Page Design due 9/4/18.
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1. Complete "My Name" Vignette Assignment Part 1 and Part 2.
- Part A (1) annotations and (2) Respond to the reflective questions on your handout. Write your responses on a separate sheet of paper. Restate part of the question in your response.
- Part B
- Complete the "Your Name" Chart
2. Complete the "My Name" Observations and Inferences Chart
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Edit /Revise Sample Email - Add editing/revision marks to the top portion. Then, write out an email that meets the email etiquette expectations and guidelines.
Complete in class assignment: "Figurative Language Writing Worksheet"- We began this in class. Please complete it.
Complete "My Name" Family Interview Research - Interview a parent or other family member to learn about how you got your name. If you do not live with a family member that can share this story, be creative. What would you want to be the story behind your name?
Email Etiquette Notes - Attached to this post.
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Past Due:
Parent Survey
Lilac colored information half sheet
Student Name Tent - Be sure that it has been completed. It must be designed and colored.
Student Survey - Complete both sides.
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Past Due - Lilac half sheet. - Please turn that in if you have not done so.
Parent Survey - Please turn it in by Friday if you have not done so.
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Complete your Name Tent. Be sure to use color and design it.
Students received 3 important forms today.
1) A Lilac half sheet requesting a parent signature (due 8.20.19) that asks parents to verify that they have all documents.
2) Parent Jupiter Ed Log in information. Please be sure that parents only use their accounts.
Only the parents that were unable to attend back to school night will get the forms listed below. These forms are due Friday.
3) A white guardian survey form - Please have your parent fill it out so that I can learn more about you.
4) A yellow important info sheet - This covers the presentation given at Back to School Night.