English Period 4-23-24 Assignments

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Read Ch. 3 on your own-You may use the PDF or the audio

Chapter 4 Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate

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Chapter 4 Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate

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Chapter 4 Homemade Ice Cream and German Chocolate

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To Revise:
Conference with me
Make a copy of your essay
attach it here
Revise it and edit it using spell check only-No Grammarly
Highlight all changes in yellow
email me to let me know it has been turned in
Due Wednesday, April 17th

To Revise:
Conference with me
Make a copy of your essay
attach it here
Revise it and edit it using spell check only-No Grammarly
Highlight all changes in yellow
email me to let me know it has been turned in
Due Wednesday, April 17th

To Revise:
Conference with me
Make a copy of your essay
attach it here
Revise it and edit it using spell check only-No Grammarly
Highlight all changes in yellow
email me to let me know it has been turned in
Due Wednesday, April 17th

Upload or attach all observation notes here

Read Ch. 3 on your own-You may use the PDF or the audio

Audio starts for Ch. 3 (Bartering with Comrade Li)  on 25:05

Follow the directions on the document

Follow the directions on the document

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Read the story and follow the directions on the document.

Read the story and follow the directions on the document.

Read the article
Answer the questions
Take quiz

Read the article
Answer the questions
Take quiz

Read the article
Answer the questions
Take quiz

Study tools for the quiz on 4-3

Study tools for the quiz on 4-3

Study tools for the quiz on 4-3

Go through each slide
 write the definition
create your own sentence demonstrating your understanding of how to use the word correctly.
A people's enemy: a person who speaks out, writes negative things about, or does not share the same beliefs as the communist party.

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Go through each slide
 write the definition
create your own sentence demonstrating your understanding of how to use the word correctly.
A people's enemy: a person who speaks out, writes negative things about, or does not share the same beliefs as the communist party.

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Go through each slide
 write the definition
create your own sentence demonstrating your understanding of how to use the word correctly.
A people's enemy: a person who speaks out, writes negative things about, or does not share the same beliefs as the communist party.

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Out next class novel is set in the Cultural Revolution in China in 1972.  What is it?  Great question!

Today you will explore the different aspects of this time to get acquainted with the background knowledge for this novel.  Click on the bold parts to explore and answer the questions.
Due by the end of the period today.

Out next class novel is set in the Cultural Revolution in China in 1972.  What is it?  Great question!

Today you will explore the different aspects of this time to get acquainted with the background knowledge for this novel.  Click on the bold parts to explore and answer the questions.
Due by the end of the period today.

Out next class novel is set in the Cultural Revolution in China in 1972.  What is it?  Great question!

Today you will explore the different aspects of this time to get acquainted with the background knowledge for this novel.  Click on the bold parts to explore and answer the questions.
Due by the end of the period today.

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Copy your essay here
Revise it based on your rubric
Highlight any changes in yellow
Use the tools in Google Classroom for support
You are allowed ONE Revision for this paper
If you'd like to conference with me, let me know.  I am available before school, flex, or possibly after school.
All Revisions must be turned in by Friday, March 22cnd.

Copy your essay here
Revise it based on your rubric
Highlight any changes in yellow
Use the tools in Google Classroom for support
You are allowed ONE Revision for this paper
If you'd like to conference with me, let me know.  I am available before school, flex, or possibly after school.
All Revisions must be turned in by Friday, March 22cnd.

Copy your essay here
Revise it based on your rubric
Highlight any changes in yellow
Use the tools in Google Classroom for support
You are allowed ONE Revision for this paper
If you'd like to conference with me, let me know.  I am available before school, flex, or possibly after school.
All Revisions must be turned in by Friday, March 22cnd.

Make slides for the following words and include the word, the definition, a sentence using the word that demonstrates understanding, and a picture that relates to the word in some way with a citation.
See the slide example attached below.
These are words used in school.
You may add your slides to mine if you'd like or you can start from scratch creating your own.

Words:
analysis
argument
elaboration
excerpt
inference
integrate
justify
precise
relevant
central idea
cause & effect

Make slides for the following words and include the word, the definition, a sentence using the word that demonstrates understanding, and a picture that relates to the word in some way with a citation.
See the slide example attached below.
These are words used in school.
You may add your slides to mine if you'd like or you can start from scratch creating your own.

Words:
analysis
argument
elaboration
excerpt
inference
integrate
justify
precise
relevant
central idea
cause & effect

Make slides for the following words and include the word, the definition, a sentence using the word that demonstrates understanding, and a picture that relates to the word in some way with a citation.
See the slide example attached below.
These are words used in school.
You may add your slides to mine if you'd like or you can start from scratch creating your own.

Words:
analysis
argument
elaboration
excerpt
inference
integrate
justify
precise
relevant
central idea
cause & effect

Follow the attached directions


50 Product Points

Follow the attached directions


50 Product Points

Follow the attached directions


50 Product Points

If you would like to revise this essay, you will need to do the following:

Meet with me for a conference-bring your rubric
Make a copy of your character essay into a new Google Doc
Revise
Highlight all changes in yellow
Turn it in here by Wednesday, March 20th at 8:30 am
Send me an email to let me know you have turned it in

If you would like to revise this essay, you will need to do the following:

Meet with me for a conference-bring your rubric
Make a copy of your character essay into a new Google Doc
Revise
Highlight all changes in yellow
Turn it in here by Wednesday, March 20th at 8:30 am
Send me an email to let me know you have turned it in

Smart score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Prepositions

Smart score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Prepositions

Smart score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Prepositions

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

See directions below

Next week, you will write a theme essay for your assigned short story ("Your Move," "Seventh Grade," "Inside Out," "The Party," "Everything will be Okay.") 
Today you will begin preparing for this essay.
Fill out this planning guide to use on Monday/Tuesday for the On Demand Theme Essay

Next week, you will write a theme essay for your assigned short story ("Your Move," "Seventh Grade," "Inside Out," "The Party," "Everything will be Okay.") 
Today you will begin preparing for this essay.
Fill out this planning guide to use on Monday/Tuesday for the On Demand Theme Essay

Next week, you will write a theme essay for your assigned short story ("Your Move," "Seventh Grade," "Inside Out," "The Party," "Everything will be Okay.") 
Today you will begin preparing for this essay.
Fill out this planning guide to use on Monday/Tuesday for the On Demand Theme Essay

You may craft the intro paragraph to the Theme Essay for Monday/Tuesday
Use the attached document titled Theme Essay Introduction

The rubric and structure are attached for your reference

You may craft the intro paragraph to the Theme Essay for Monday/Tuesday
Use the attached document titled Theme Essay Introduction

The rubric and structure are attached for your reference

You may craft the intro paragraph to the Theme Essay for Monday/Tuesday
Use the attached document titled Theme Essay Introduction

The rubric and structure are attached for your reference

Today, you will be writing a 5 paragraph theme essay for your assigned short story. (“Your Move,” “Seventh Grade,” “Everything Will Be Okay,” “The Party,” or “Inside Out.”)
Follow all directions
See attached directions

**Start a new Google Doc for this essay and attach it here

30 Product Points

Today, you will be writing a 5 paragraph theme essay for your assigned short story. (“Your Move,” “Seventh Grade,” “Everything Will Be Okay,” “The Party,” or “Inside Out.”)
Follow all directions
See attached directions

**Start a new Google Doc for this essay and attach it here

30 Product Points

See directions below

In a new Google Doc:
Craft a theme statement for your assigned short story ("The Party," "Inside Out," "Everything will be Okay," "Your Move," "Seventh Grade")
Find one piece of evidence to prove this theme statement
Lead-in and cite correctly

In a new Google Doc:
Craft a theme statement for your assigned short story ("The Party," "Inside Out," "Everything will be Okay," "Your Move," "Seventh Grade")
Find one piece of evidence to prove this theme statement
Lead-in and cite correctly

Each group member needs to fill this out and turn it in.

Each group member needs to fill this out and turn it in.

Prepare for writing this essay in class on Thursday by filling in the bolded sections-only.

Prepare for writing this essay in class on Thursday by filling in the bolded sections-only.

Prepare for writing this essay in class on Thursday by filling in the bolded sections-only.

GG.2 & GG.3 Subject/Object Pronouns

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

GG.2 & GG.3 Subject/Object Pronouns

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

GG.2 & GG.3 Subject/Object Pronouns

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Today, you will write an On Demand essay in class.  This essay will be a character essay.  It will be about the protagonist in your assigned short story.
This essay is a five-paragraph essay.
You may use:
Your outline
Your Plot Mountain
Your Short Story
Grammarly or spell check
Start a new Google Doc
Your essay must include:
full and proper MLA heading
12' font in Times New Roman or Ariel Font
Double space
Indent paragraphs
A hook
An introduction to the story title and author
An umbrella claim with three mini-claims (reasons)
Three body paragraphs constructed with topic sentences, context, lead-ins, cited evidence, and reasoning
A conclusion paragraph with a restatement of the claim and reasons along with a takeaway or call to action
Color-coded (See attachment) Use the lightest shade for the highlight of colors
Use your strongest grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Today, you will write an On Demand essay in class.  This essay will be a character essay.  It will be about the protagonist in your assigned short story.
This essay is a five-paragraph essay.
You may use:
Your outline
Your Plot Mountain
Your Short Story
Grammarly or spell check
Start a new Google Doc
Your essay must include:
full and proper MLA heading
12' font in Times New Roman or Ariel Font
Double space
Indent paragraphs
A hook
An introduction to the story title and author
An umbrella claim with three mini-claims (reasons)
Three body paragraphs constructed with topic sentences, context, lead-ins, cited evidence, and reasoning
A conclusion paragraph with a restatement of the claim and reasons along with a takeaway or call to action
Color-coded (See attachment) Use the lightest shade for the highlight of colors
Use your strongest grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Today, you will write an On Demand essay in class.  This essay will be a character essay.  It will be about the protagonist in your assigned short story.
This essay is a five-paragraph essay.
You may use:
Your outline
Your Plot Mountain
Your Short Story
Grammarly or spell check
Start a new Google Doc
Your essay must include:
full and proper MLA heading
12' font in Times New Roman or Ariel Font
Double space
Indent paragraphs
A hook
An introduction to the story title and author
An umbrella claim with three mini-claims (reasons)
Three body paragraphs constructed with topic sentences, context, lead-ins, cited evidence, and reasoning
A conclusion paragraph with a restatement of the claim and reasons along with a takeaway or call to action
Color-coded (See attachment) Use the lightest shade for the highlight of colors
Use your strongest grammar, punctuation, and spelling

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Start a new Google Doc and write your essay using your outline as your guide.
See the color coding for your reference

Full heading
Times New Roman or Ariel font
Double space
Indent each paragraph

Have one group member start a new Google Doc
Type everyone's name in the docBrainstorm character traits for your protagonist
List out 5-10 traits
Rank them from 1-10, with the strongest trait that you can prove using evidence from the text earning a 10

Start a new Google Doc and write your essay using your outline as your guide.
See the color coding for your reference

Full heading
Times New Roman or Ariel font
Double space
Indent each paragraph

Have one group member start a new Google Doc
Type everyone's name in the docBrainstorm character traits for your protagonist
List out 5-10 traits
Rank them from 1-10, with the strongest trait that you can prove using evidence from the text earning a 10

Start a new Google Doc and write your essay using your outline as your guide.
See the color coding for your reference

Full heading
Times New Roman or Ariel font
Double space
Indent each paragraph

Have one group member start a new Google Doc
Type everyone's name in the docBrainstorm character traits for your protagonist
List out 5-10 traits
Rank them from 1-10, with the strongest trait that you can prove using evidence from the text earning a 10

Plan your essay in the outline

Only fill in the bolded portions

Plan your essay in the outline

Only fill in the bolded portions

Plan your essay in the outline

Only fill in the bolded portions

February Book Talk

Using your own words, create a book talk about the book you are currently reading or one you finished recently.

Requirements:

A discussion on plot, characters, conflict, author's style, why you recommend it or why you don't.

Show the cover of the book and introduce the author and genre

A discussion on the theme using a statement and a quote from the book that demonstrates the theme.



Minimum Time length:

1.5 minutes

Please note, Copying & Pasting from the internet or the back cover of the book will result in a zero.

This must be a creation of your words and ideas.

February Book Talk

Using your own words, create a book talk about the book you are currently reading or one you finished recently.

Requirements:

A discussion on plot, characters, conflict, author's style, why you recommend it or why you don't.

Show the cover of the book and introduce the author and genre

A discussion on the theme using a statement and a quote from the book that demonstrates the theme.



Minimum Time length:

1.5 minutes

Please note, Copying & Pasting from the internet or the back cover of the book will result in a zero.

This must be a creation of your words and ideas.

February Book Talk

Using your own words, create a book talk about the book you are currently reading or one you finished recently.

Requirements:

A discussion on plot, characters, conflict, author's style, why you recommend it or why you don't.

Show the cover of the book and introduce the author and genre

A discussion on the theme using a statement and a quote from the book that demonstrates the theme.



Minimum Time length:

1.5 minutes

Please note, Copying & Pasting from the internet or the back cover of the book will result in a zero.

This must be a creation of your words and ideas.

-Create a new Google Doc
-Write your full and proper heading on the left-Write out the script for your book talk
-Remember to introduce the book, its genre, and the author
-Remember to write a theme statement for this book as I taught you in class-see the handout as a reference
-Find evidence from the text that supports this theme-Quote it in your book talk
-Remember to cite the author and page number (Bambara 23)

-Create a new Google Doc
-Write your full and proper heading on the left-Write out the script for your book talk
-Remember to introduce the book, its genre, and the author
-Remember to write a theme statement for this book as I taught you in class-see the handout as a reference
-Find evidence from the text that supports this theme-Quote it in your book talk
-Remember to cite the author and page number (Bambara 23)

-Create a new Google Doc
-Write your full and proper heading on the left-Write out the script for your book talk
-Remember to introduce the book, its genre, and the author
-Remember to write a theme statement for this book as I taught you in class-see the handout as a reference
-Find evidence from the text that supports this theme-Quote it in your book talk
-Remember to cite the author and page number (Bambara 23)

In a new Google Doc:
-Put the full and complete heading on the left
-Double Space
-Use your best spelling, grammar, and punctuation
-Write in 3rd person 
-Some ideas to consider are:Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
-Write your theme statement and explain where you see this in the film-use anecdotal evidence
-3/4 of a page min.

In a new Google Doc:
-Put the full and complete heading on the left
-Double Space
-Use your best spelling, grammar, and punctuation
-Write in 3rd person 
-Some ideas to consider are:Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
-Write your theme statement and explain where you see this in the film-use anecdotal evidence
-3/4 of a page min.

In a new Google Doc:
-Put the full and complete heading on the left
-Double Space
-Use your best spelling, grammar, and punctuation
-Write in 3rd person 
-Some ideas to consider are:Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
-Write your theme statement and explain where you see this in the film-use anecdotal evidence
-3/4 of a page min.

-Write in full and complete sentences
-Use your best grammar, spelling, and punctuation
-Write theme statements as taught in class-Use the handout as your guide
-For question #4, use cited textual evidence to support the theme statement

-Write in full and complete sentences
-Use your best grammar, spelling, and punctuation
-Write theme statements as taught in class-Use the handout as your guide
-For question #4, use cited textual evidence to support the theme statement

T3 & T4
90 smart scores or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

T3 & T4
90 smart scores or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Answer in full, complete sentences using your best grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Answer #4 must include a theme statement as taught in class-See the handout as a reminder
Answer #4 must include textual evidence to support the theme

Answer in full, complete sentences using your best grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Answer #4 must include a theme statement as taught in class-See the handout as a reminder
Answer #4 must include textual evidence to support the theme

Answer in full, complete sentences using your best grammar, punctuation, and spelling.

Answer #4 must include a theme statement as taught in class-See the handout as a reminder
Answer #4 must include textual evidence to support the theme

See the styles of writing and emulate one of the author's styles.
Write your thoughts down in the Quick Write for Squeaky's wants.

Aim for a paragraph or 20 minutes of writing time.

See the styles of writing and emulate one of the author's styles.
Write your thoughts down in the Quick Write for Squeaky's wants.

Aim for a paragraph or 20 minutes of writing time.

See the styles of writing and emulate one of the author's styles.
Write your thoughts down in the Quick Write for Squeaky's wants.

Aim for a paragraph or 20 minutes of writing time.

See the directions on the form

See the directions on the form

Read
Make observation notes
Be prepared to discussUse complete sentences
Check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Remember to write theme statements as taught in class-See the handout
Use textual evidence for #4 and cite it

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Read
Make observation notes
Be prepared to discussUse complete sentences
Check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Remember to write theme statements as taught in class-See the handout
Use textual evidence for #4 and cite it

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Read
Make observation notes
Be prepared to discussUse complete sentences
Check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Remember to write theme statements as taught in class-See the handout
Use textual evidence for #4 and cite it

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Paste your full essay here.
Using the color code system, color code the Body Paragraphs Two and Three.


If you are unable to use any of the five coding colors, you need to revise and add them to your paragraphs.

Use only the five colors to code so others may read your writing.


After color-coding, use the comments to identify your coding by name (mini claim, context, evidence, reasoning, summary).


Body Paragraph Structure 
Mini Claim - State reason supporting umbrella claim (light green)
Context - Gives reader necessary background from the story (yellow)
Evidence  - Text evidence including direct quotes (light blue)
Reasoning - How the evidence supports mini claim  (light red)
Summary - Reconnects to Mini Claim/transition into next paragraph (orange)

Paste your full essay here.
Using the color code system, color code the Body Paragraphs Two and Three.


If you are unable to use any of the five coding colors, you need to revise and add them to your paragraphs.

Use only the five colors to code so others may read your writing.


After color-coding, use the comments to identify your coding by name (mini claim, context, evidence, reasoning, summary).


Body Paragraph Structure 
Mini Claim - State reason supporting umbrella claim (light green)
Context - Gives reader necessary background from the story (yellow)
Evidence  - Text evidence including direct quotes (light blue)
Reasoning - How the evidence supports mini claim  (light red)
Summary - Reconnects to Mini Claim/transition into next paragraph (orange)

Paste your full essay here.
Using the color code system, color code the Body Paragraphs Two and Three.


If you are unable to use any of the five coding colors, you need to revise and add them to your paragraphs.

Use only the five colors to code so others may read your writing.


After color-coding, use the comments to identify your coding by name (mini claim, context, evidence, reasoning, summary).


Body Paragraph Structure 
Mini Claim - State reason supporting umbrella claim (light green)
Context - Gives reader necessary background from the story (yellow)
Evidence  - Text evidence including direct quotes (light blue)
Reasoning - How the evidence supports mini claim  (light red)
Summary - Reconnects to Mini Claim/transition into next paragraph (orange)

Make a copy of your essay thus far
Paste it into a new document and write body 2 & 3

-Remember to have two pieces of cited evidence per paragraph (body 1, 2, & 3) 

Read story
Make observation Notes
Be prepared to discuss

Use complete sentences
Check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Remember to write theme statements as taught in class-See the handout
Use textual evidence for #4 and cite it

Make a copy of your essay thus far
Paste it into a new document and write body 2 & 3

-Remember to have two pieces of cited evidence per paragraph (body 1, 2, & 3) 

Read story
Make observation Notes
Be prepared to discuss

Use complete sentences
Check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Remember to write theme statements as taught in class-See the handout
Use textual evidence for #4 and cite it

Make a copy of your essay thus far
Paste it into a new document and write body 2 & 3

-Remember to have two pieces of cited evidence per paragraph (body 1, 2, & 3) 

Read story
Make observation Notes
Be prepared to discuss

Use complete sentences
Check for proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
Remember to write theme statements as taught in class-See the handout
Use textual evidence for #4 and cite it

In a new document, copy your essay thus far-at this point it should contain the intro, body one, body two, and body three.  Each body paragraph needs to contain two pieces of cited evidence
Write the conclusion paragraph

In a new document, copy your essay thus far-at this point it should contain the intro, body one, body two, and body three.  Each body paragraph needs to contain two pieces of cited evidence
Write the conclusion paragraph

In a new document, copy your essay thus far-at this point it should contain the intro, body one, body two, and body three.  Each body paragraph needs to contain two pieces of cited evidence
Write the conclusion paragraph

For homework:
Write the first paragraph with the claim, and write out body paragraph one.
The claim should state the three reasons

For example:
Little Red Riding Hood is brave because she stands up to the wolf, protects her grandmother, and is resourceful.

See the attached example as a reference.

Answer the questions using complete sentences and your strongest grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Make sure to use cited textual evidence for question #4

For homework:
Write the first paragraph with the claim, and write out body paragraph one.
The claim should state the three reasons

For example:
Little Red Riding Hood is brave because she stands up to the wolf, protects her grandmother, and is resourceful.

See the attached example as a reference.

Answer the questions using complete sentences and your strongest grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Make sure to use cited textual evidence for question #4

For homework:
Write the first paragraph with the claim, and write out body paragraph one.
The claim should state the three reasons

For example:
Little Red Riding Hood is brave because she stands up to the wolf, protects her grandmother, and is resourceful.

See the attached example as a reference.

Answer the questions using complete sentences and your strongest grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Make sure to use cited textual evidence for question #4

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each one

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each one

90 smart score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each one

Read the handout of "Your Move" by Eve Bunting
Annotate for meaning on the margins of the text
Discuss the story with your seating groups
Answer the attached questions in complete sentences using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
The story is also attached for your reference

For this assignment, you will write up a response to this short film.
Some ideas to consider are:
Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What is the message the filmmaker is trying to convey? How do you know?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
Who shows growth in this film? How so?


Write your full heading on a new Google Doc-attach it here
Double-space your response
Indent paragraphs
Use Grammarly for support with grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Read the handout of "Your Move" by Eve Bunting
Annotate for meaning on the margins of the text
Discuss the story with your seating groups
Answer the attached questions in complete sentences using proper grammar, punctuation, and spelling
The story is also attached for your reference

For this assignment, you will write up a response to this short film.
Some ideas to consider are:
Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What is the message the filmmaker is trying to convey? How do you know?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
Who shows growth in this film? How so?


Write your full heading on a new Google Doc-attach it here
Double-space your response
Indent paragraphs
Use Grammarly for support with grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Read the attached article and answer the questions.

Read the attached article and answer the questions.

Read the attached article and answer the questions.

Read the attached article and answer the questions.

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

As practice for next week's speeches, you have a choice for next Wednesday, January 17.

1) Bring a small item that is meaningful to you that you will show and tell about in a small group
--no pets or valuable items, please.

or

2) Tell a school-appropriate joke or story.

As practice for next week's speeches, you have a choice for next Wednesday, January 17.

1) Bring a small item that is meaningful to you that you will show and tell about in a small group
--no pets or valuable items, please.

or

2) Tell a school-appropriate joke or story.

As practice for next week's speeches, you have a choice for next Wednesday, January 17.

1) Bring a small item that is meaningful to you that you will show and tell about in a small group
--no pets or valuable items, please.

or

2) Tell a school-appropriate joke or story.

We will work on this only in class at this time.


Write out your speech here verbatim.

We will work on this only in class at this time.


Write out your speech here verbatim.

Write out your speech here verbatim.

You will have time in class today and next week to complete this outline.

Remember to use the RAP test when determining if a site is credible for your research

You will have time in class today and next week to complete this outline.

Remember to use the RAP test when determining if a site is credible for your research

You will have time in class today and next week to complete this outline.

Remember to use the RAP test when determining if a site is credible for your research

For this assignment, you will write up a response to this short film.
Some ideas to consider are:
Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What is the message the filmmaker is trying to convey? How do you know?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
Who shows growth in this film? How so?


Write your full heading on a new Google Doc-attach it here
Double-space your response
Indent paragraphs
Use Grammarly for support with grammar, spelling, and punctuation

For this assignment, you will write up a response to this short film.
Some ideas to consider are:
Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What is the message the filmmaker is trying to convey? How do you know?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
Who shows growth in this film? How so?


Write your full heading on a new Google Doc-attach it here
Double-space your response
Indent paragraphs
Use Grammarly for support with grammar, spelling, and punctuation

For this assignment, you will write up a response to this short film.
Some ideas to consider are:
Empathy-Who shows it and how?
What is the message the filmmaker is trying to convey? How do you know?
What are your observations on the animation of this film?
Who shows growth in this film? How so?


Write your full heading on a new Google Doc-attach it here
Double-space your response
Indent paragraphs
Use Grammarly for support with grammar, spelling, and punctuation

Attach or upload notes here

Attach or upload notes here

Attach or upload notes here

We will start this in class.

We will start this in class.

We will start this in class.

LL. 1 & LL. 2

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice each

LL. 1 & LL. 2

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice each

LL. 1 & LL. 2

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice each

For this project, you will demonstrate Byron's growth or change from the beginning of the book to now.  You will need to use cited textual evidence to support your claims of growth or change.
Use this Padlet to demonstrate how Byron is in the early chapters and then how he transforms in the later chapters.

*Make sure you put your full name and period number on this project

-Remember:
-Do not refer to the quote or the book
-Stay in 3rd person
-Use a subordinating conjunction at the beginning of your lead in
-For example, is NOT a lead-in

*Product points

See the attached task sheet

* Attach a document containing the final draft of your poems here

See the attached task sheet

* Attach a document containing the final draft of your poems here

See the attached task sheet

* Attach a document containing the final draft of your poems here

See the attached task sheet

* Attach a document containing the final draft of your poems here

Attach or upload notes here

Attach or upload notes here

For this project, you will demonstrate Byron's growth or change from the beginning of the book to now.  You will need to use cited textual evidence to support your claims of growth or change.
Use this Padlet to demonstrate how Byron is in the early chapters and then how he transforms in the later chapters.

For this project, you will demonstrate Byron's growth or change from the beginning of the book to now.  You will need to use cited textual evidence to support your claims of growth or change.
Use this Padlet to demonstrate how Byron is in the early chapters and then how he transforms in the later chapters.

For this project, you will demonstrate Byron's growth or change from the beginning of the book to now.  You will need to use cited textual evidence to support your claims of growth or change.
Use this Padlet to demonstrate how Byron is in the early chapters and then how he transforms in the later chapters.

90 Smart Score or 30 continuous minutes of practice

90 Smart Score or 30 continuous minutes of practice

Attach or upload your notes here:

Product Points

Upload or attach notes here

Attach or upload notes here

Upload or attach notes here

Attach or upload notes here

Upload or attach notes here

Attach or upload notes here

Upload or attach notes here

Attach or upload notes here

For this book talk, you will need to be on camera in order to practice for an in-class presentation.



Read your book



Talk to us about:



Plot



Characters



Themes



Conflicts



Author's writing style



Whether you would recommend this book or not and why



You must include one quote from this book that demonstrates the theme



Cite the quote correctly



Remember to show us the book cover and introduce the author







Time Requirement:



1 1/2 to 5 minutes







For this book talk, you will need to be on camera in order to practice for an in-class presentation.



Read your book



Talk to us about:



Plot



Characters



Themes



Conflicts



Author's writing style



Whether you would recommend this book or not and why



You must include one quote from this book that demonstrates the theme



Cite the quote correctly



Remember to show us the book cover and introduce the author







Time Requirement:



1 1/2 to 5 minutes







For this book talk, you will need to be on camera in order to practice for an in-class presentation.



Read your book



Talk to us about:



Plot



Characters



Themes



Conflicts



Author's writing style



Whether you would recommend this book or not and why



You must include one quote from this book that demonstrates the theme



Cite the quote correctly



Remember to show us the book cover and introduce the author







Time Requirement:



1 1/2 to 5 minutes







Attach or upload your observation notes here.

PP.1 & PP.8
Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Refer to the slides and fill out the check for understanding at the end.

Attach or upload your notes here

PP.1 & PP.8
Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Refer to the slides and fill out the check for understanding at the end.

Attach or upload your notes here

PP.1 & PP.8
Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill

Refer to the slides and fill out the check for understanding at the end.

Attach or upload your notes here

If you have conferenced with me and revised your Narrative, attach it here.

If you have conferenced with me and revised your Narrative, attach it here.

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Attach or upload your Chapter 8 observation notes here

Attach or upload your Chapter 8 observation notes here

Attach or upload your Chapter 8 observation notes here

Follow the directions for each slide

Follow the directions for each slide

Follow the directions for each slide

Follow the directions for each slide

upload or attach your notes here.

upload or attach your notes here.

upload or attach your notes here.

Follow the directions in the document

We will do this in class together

We will do this in class together

We will do this in class together

We will do this in class together

Today you will be writing a CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) paragraph for Byron based on the first four chapters of The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963.
Use the Kenny Character Trait CER  example as a model to write your own paragraph.

It must include:
The complete title of the book and the full name of the author
An introductory phrase to introduce the evidence
A direct quote from the text as your evidence
Correct citation of author's last name and page number 
Explanation of why this evidence supports your thinking.


Product Points

Today you will be writing a CER (Claim-Evidence-Reasoning) paragraph for Byron based on the first four chapters of The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963.
Use the Kenny Character Trait CER  example as a model to write your own paragraph.

It must include:
The complete title of the book and the full name of the author
An introductory phrase to introduce the evidence
A direct quote from the text as your evidence
Correct citation of author's last name and page number 
Explanation of why this evidence supports your thinking.


Product Points

Follow the directions in the document

Follow the directions in the document

Take notes for chapters 4 & 5

Upload or attach them here

Make flashcards to help you study for the vocab quiz we will have on 11-6/7.  10 Product Points


You can make paper flashcards or use any online system like https://www.cram.com/flashcards/create


You will need to know the definitions and how to use these words in a sentence.


Words:
generate
delinquent
pouting
hostile
incapable
emulate
punctual
jabbering
orbiting
grind
peon
mourning dove
mercy
banned
tolerate
deny

Take notes for chapters 4 & 5

Upload or attach them here

Make flashcards to help you study for the vocab quiz we will have on 11-6/7.  10 Product Points


You can make paper flashcards or use any online system like https://www.cram.com/flashcards/create

Upload or attach them here


You will need to know the definitions and how to use these words in a sentence.


Words:
generate
delinquent
pouting
hostile
incapable
emulate
punctual
jabbering
orbiting
grind
peon
mourning dove
mercy
banned
tolerate
deny

Attach or upload pics of observation notes here

Attach or upload pics of observation notes here

Attach or upload pics of observation notes here

Who Pushed Mr. Cuddles?
You will work in teams to complete this assignment. 

Use the information attached below to come up with a claim, some evidence, and reasoning to prove who is innocent and who is guilty.

Read Chapter 3 and take observation notes
Upload or attach your notes here
Comprehension Questions:


Answer in complete sentences
Use evidence from the book
Cite your evidence
Use your best punctuation, grammar, and spelling

Who Pushed Mr. Cuddles?
You will work in teams to complete this assignment. 

Use the information attached below to come up with a claim, some evidence, and reasoning to prove who is innocent and who is guilty.

Read Chapter 3 and take observation notes
Upload or attach your notes here
Comprehension Questions:


Answer in complete sentences
Use evidence from the book
Cite your evidence
Use your best punctuation, grammar, and spelling

Write your observation notes on post-it notes, or in your notebook.
Take a clear picture of them and upload the pictures here.

The audio is attached for your reference.

Attach Chapters 1 & 2 here

Write your observation notes on post-it notes, or in your notebook.
Take a clear picture of them and upload the pictures here.

The audio is attached for your reference.

Attach Chapters 1 & 2 here

Write your observation notes on post-it notes, or in your notebook.
Take a clear picture of them and upload the pictures here.

The audio is attached for your reference.

Attach Chapters 1 & 2 here

Write your observation notes on post-it notes, or in your notebook.
Take a clear picture of them and upload the pictures here.

The audio is attached for your reference.

Attach Chapters 1 & 2 here

Attach and turn in your final, edited, and revised copy of your Personal Narrative for this unit.

Bring a hard copy of your Personal Narrative to class on Friday, October 27th. 

You may design a cover page if you'd like.  Please let it represent your story.  For example:  Draw a bicycle if the story is about learning how to ride your bike. 

30 Points Product

Attach and turn in your final, edited, and revised copy of your Personal Narrative  (Flash Draft) for this unit.

Bring a hard copy of your Personal Narrative to class on Friday, October 27th. 

You may design a cover page if you'd like.  Please let it represent your story.  For example:  Draw a bicycle if the story is about learning how to ride your bike. 

30 Points Product

Go through each slide and add in the definition based on the part of speech.
Next, write your own sentence for each word that demonstrates an understanding of how to use the word correctly.

00.1 & OO. 2

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill.

00.1 & OO. 2

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice for each skill.

Fill this out at the beginning of class on Tuesday or earlier if you choose. 

See the attached checklist and rubric for your reference.

Fill this out at the beginning of class on Tuesday or earlier if you choose. 

See the attached checklist and rubric for your reference.

Today, in class, you will be writing a new Personal Narrative story. Select a story that you have not yet written about in this unit.  Remember-this MUST be a true story about you.

We will go over the attached task sheet together in class.

Make sure you attach your document and turn it in before the bell. 

See the attached rubric for your reference

Open the latest version of your Seed Story (Character Development)
Work on your ending
Highlight the 3 parts of your ending in different colors
Use 6th Grade Checklist to examine your work so far

Open the latest version of your Seed Story (Character Development)
Work on your ending
Highlight the 3 parts of your ending in different colors
Use 6th Grade Checklist to examine your work so far

Aim for:
The writer developed the action, dialogue, details, and inner thinking to convey an issue, idea, or lesson.  He showed what is specific about the central character.  The writer developed the setting and the characters’ relationship to the setting.

Make a copy of the most recent version of your seed story
Paste in a new document
attach it here
Take out your current highlights
Add more of these elements that are in the rubric-see above
Highlight the following:
Inner thoughts-light purple
External traits-Light yellow
Internal traits-light green
Dialogue-Light orange
Description/figurative language-Light blue

Aim for:
The writer developed the action, dialogue, details, and inner thinking to convey an issue, idea, or lesson.  He showed what is specific about the central character.  The writer developed the setting and the characters’ relationship to the setting.

Make a copy of the most recent version of your seed story
Paste in a new document
attach it here
Take out your current highlights
Add more of these elements that are in the rubric-see above
Highlight the following:
Inner thoughts-light purple
External traits-Light yellow
Internal traits-light green
Dialogue-Light orange
Description/figurative language-Light blue

After watching this short film, start a new Google Doc
Write your full and complete heading on the left in Times New Roman or Ariel 12' font
Examine the meaning of this film-why is this happening?
What is this film really about?
Without giving too much summary, discuss your opinions about this piece
Discuss theme
Discuss character development

Homework…
Make a copy your seed story and attach the copy to the assignment in GC
-Select two more sentences to slow down in order to create detailed moments
-Highlight these moments in orange

Homework…
Make a copy your seed story and attach the copy to the assignment in GC
-Select two more sentences to slow down in order to create detailed moments
-Highlight these moments in orange

Make a copy of your seed storySelect two places in your seed story to add a snapshot
Add in the snapshot using sensory details
Highlight your snapshots in Green

Attach your Seed story with the snapshots here

The task sheet, rubric, and slides are here for your review

Use class time to begin and finish at home

Attach your project here
If it is a flip, put it in the flip platform

Make a copy of your seed storySelect two places in your seed story to add a snapshot
Add in the snapshot using sensory details
Highlight your snapshots in Green

Attach your Seed story with the snapshots here

The task sheet, rubric, and slides are here for your review

Use class time to begin and finish at home

Attach your project here
If it is a flip, put it in the flip platform

Make a copy of your seed storySelect two places in your seed story to add a snapshot
Add in the snapshot using sensory details
Highlight your snapshots in Green

Attach your Seed story with the snapshots here

The task sheet, rubric, and slides are here for your review

Use class time to begin and finish at home

Attach your project here
If it is a flip, put it in the flip platform

In Flip, record your Book Talk presentation.  You will have 2 1/2 minutes to share all about your book.
Please remember to:
Give the title, author, and genre of your book.
Show us the book cover
What is your book about?
Who are the characters?
What is the conflict?
What is the theme so far?
Do you like this book? Why or why not?
Would you recommend this book to others?
What does the author do well?
25 product points

In Flip, record your Book Talk presentation.  You will have 2 1/2 minutes to share all about your book.
Please remember to:
Give the title, author, and genre of your book.
Show us the book cover
What is your book about?
Who are the characters?
What is the conflict?
What is the theme so far?
Do you like this book? Why or why not?
Would you recommend this book to others?
What does the author do well?
25 product points

In Flip, record your Book Talk presentation.  You will have 2 1/2 minutes to share all about your book.
Please remember to:
Give the title, author, and genre of your book.
Show us the book cover
What is your book about?
Who are the characters?
What is the conflict?
What is the theme so far?
Do you like this book? Why or why not?
Would you recommend this book to others?
What does the author do well?
25 product points

For each slide, include:
Definition
Sentence-Your created sentence
Picture
Citation (Do your best with the instructions in the first slide)

For each slide, include:
Definition
Sentence-Your created sentence
Picture
Citation (Do your best with the instructions in the first slide)

For each slide, include:
Definition
Sentence-Your created sentence
Picture
Citation (Do your best with the instructions in the first slide)

Select a seed story and write three different leads for that story.

10 Product Points

Select a seed story and write three different leads for that story.

10 Product Points

Select a seed story and write three different leads for that story.

10 Product Points

Fill out the slides as you go

On this Padlet:
Write your full name and period number
Write your Seed Story-Which story will you develop during the rest of this unit?
Explain a little about it

Fill out the slides as you go

On this Padlet:
Write your full name and period number
Write your Seed Story-Which story will you develop during the rest of this unit?
Explain a little about it

Start a New Google Doc and type out what you plan to say in your Book Talk presentation.
Remember to include:
Book Title and author
Genre of book
Theme as it presents currently
Characters
Plot
Conflict
What you like about the book
What you do not like about the book
Would you recommend this book to others? Why or why not

You may include:
Images
Passages from the book
Quotes from the book
Quotes from others about this book

Time: 2 1/2 minutes

Watch this short film
Open a Google Doc

Write down your observations in full, complete sentences

What is happening and why is it happening?
Theme?
Conflict?
Character intent?
Character change?
How does this film make you feel? Why? Explain
Thoughts on the animation? 

*Must be at least 3/4 of a page response
Heading
Times New Roman 12' font

IXL U.1 & U.2
Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Watch this short film
Open a Google Doc

Write down your observations in full, complete sentences

What is happening and why is it happening?
Theme?
Conflict?
Character intent?
Character change?
How does this film make you feel? Why? Explain
Thoughts on the animation? 

*Must be at least 3/4 of a page response
Heading
Times New Roman 12' font

IXL U.1 & U.2
Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Watch this short film
Open a Google Doc

Write down your observations in full, complete sentences

What is happening and why is it happening?
Theme?
Conflict?
Character intent?
Character change?
How does this film make you feel? Why? Explain
Thoughts on the animation? 

*Must be at least 3/4 of a page response
Heading
Times New Roman 12' font

IXL U.1 & U.2
Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

Select a Personal Narrative you have written this year in class.
Make a copy of it.
Paste it here and edit it using the checklists
Highlight all edits in yellow

Select a Personal Narrative you have written this year in class.
Make a copy of it.
Paste it here and edit it using the checklists
Highlight all edits in yellow

Rewrite a personal narrative story from this year by memory, or create a brand new personal narrative.  You may not copy and paste-it must be written from memory

Remember-Personal Narratives are true stories about you.

Remember all that you have learned so far this year-add it into the story

Write in the attached document that says: Flash Draft Document

Rewrite a personal narrative story from this year by memory, or create a brand new personal narrative.  You may not copy and paste-it must be written from memory

Remember-Personal Narratives are true stories about you.

Remember all that you have learned so far this year-add it into the story

Write in the attached document that says: Flash Draft Document

Rewrite a personal narrative story from this year by memory, or create a brand new personal narrative.  You may not copy and paste-it must be written from memory

Remember-Personal Narratives are true stories about you.

Remember all that you have learned so far this year-add it into the story

Write in the attached document that says: Flash Draft Document

Start a new Google Doc and write a personal narrative about an "Aha" moment you've had or the first or last time you did something.

Remember to include:
Full heading
Double space
Times New Roman or Ariel Font 12'
Paragraphs
Conflict
Dialogue
Full arc (Think plot mountain)

Typically, narrative stories with full arcs will be 1 1/2 to 3 pages long.  Yes, you may go over three pages.

Go through the slides and use the last slide to practice sending an email.

Go through the slides and use the last slide to practice sending an email.

DD.6
DD.7

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

DD.6
DD.7

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

DD.6
DD.7

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

DD.6
DD.7

Smart Score of 90 or 30 minutes of continuous practice

See task sheet for directions

See task sheet for directions

Select a person or place from your brainstorming and start or finish the personal narrative.

Select a person or place from your brainstorming and start or finish the personal narrative.

Instructions: Watch the movie and answer the questions as you go.

Read the story
Fill out the handout
Write in complete sentences

Use these materials and your notes to finish the slide show and take the quiz.

If the quiz form is not working for you, please try the one below.

Use these materials and your notes to finish the slide show and take the quiz.

If the quiz form is not working for you, please try the one below.

Use these materials and your notes to finish the slide show and take the quiz.

If the quiz form is not working for you, please try the one below.

Use these materials and your notes to finish the slide show and take the quiz.

If the quiz form is not working for you, please try the one below.

90 Smart Score or 30 minutes of continuous practice