2nd Period-English Assignments

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Remember that your Giver Project lives under "Resouces and Long-Term Assignments."  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

Your Giver Project doc is located in "Resources & Long-Term Assignments" at the top of Google Classroom.  Look for the 🍎 emoji.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

Please obtain a copy.  You will need the book to find quotations for the project.

Please obtain a copy.  You will need the book to find quotations for the project.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

Please obtain a copy.  You will need the book to find quotations for the project.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

Please obtain a copy.  You will need the book to find quotations for the project.

If you're ready, you may start this assignment on your own.  Otherwise, we'll work on theme statements on Thursday/Friday in class.

If you're ready, you may start this assignment on your own.  Otherwise, we'll work on theme statements on Thursday/Friday in class.

If you're ready, you may start this assignment on your own.  Otherwise, we'll work on theme statements on Thursday/Friday in class.

If you're ready, you may start this assignment on your own.  Otherwise, we'll work on theme statements on Thursday/Friday in class.

Read this chapter by Friday so you don't have homework over break :-)

Read this chapter by Friday so you don't have homework over break :-)

Read this chapter by Friday so you don't have homework over break :-)

Read this chapter by Friday so you don't have homework over break :-)

If you don't have 20/20 on this assignment, please revise and then fill out the late work form.

Reading quiz this week!

Reading quiz this week!

Reading quiz this week!

Reading quiz this week!

Your book ad is due today if you didn't finish in class yesterday.

Your book ad is due today if you didn't finish in class yesterday.

An optional (non-graded) Blooket is attached.

An optional (non-graded) Blooket is attached.

An optional (non-graded) Blooket is attached.

You may delete the outline once you are finished with all the final touches!

You may delete the outline once you are finished with all the final touches!

You may delete the outline once you are finished with all the final touches!

Please fill out the blue sheet.  If you were absent, you may print the doc below or see Mrs. Posey for a handout.

Please fill out the blue sheet.  If you were absent, you may print the doc below or see Mrs. Posey for a handout.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Valerie P
Valerie P1
Valerie P2
Valerie P3

Introduction
Body #1 (first pathway to resilience)
Body #2 (second pathway to resilience)
Counterargument (counter/rebuttal can go here or after Body #1)
Conclusion

Introduction
Body #1 (first pathway to resilience)
Body #2 (second pathway to resilience)
Counterargument (counter/rebuttal can go here or after Body #1)
Conclusion

Introduction
Body #1 (first pathway to resilience)
Body #2 (second pathway to resilience)
Counterargument (counter/rebuttal can go here or after Body #1)
Conclusion

Transitions for Counterargument/Rebuttal

Try using some transitions to begin your counterargument:
Some people disagree, saying …
Critics argue that …
Others may say that … 
Skeptics may think …
While some might say …
Try adding your rebuttal using these transitions:
I challenge this because …
While it might be true that ______, other studies show ...
However, I argue that … 
These critics are wrong because …
Nevertheless, it turns out that …
This statistic is flawed because......

Transitions for Counterargument/Rebuttal

Try using some transitions to begin your counterargument:
Some people disagree, saying …
Critics argue that …
Others may say that … 
Skeptics may think …
While some might say …
Try adding your rebuttal using these transitions:
I challenge this because …
While it might be true that ______, other studies show ...
However, I argue that … 
These critics are wrong because …
Nevertheless, it turns out that …
This statistic is flawed because......

Transitions for Counterargument/Rebuttal

Try using some transitions to begin your counterargument:
Some people disagree, saying …
Critics argue that …
Others may say that … 
Skeptics may think …
While some might say …
Try adding your rebuttal using these transitions:
I challenge this because …
While it might be true that ______, other studies show ...
However, I argue that … 
These critics are wrong because …
Nevertheless, it turns out that …
This statistic is flawed because......

Complete the practice and use the answer key to correct your work.  Review your notes if you missed any questions.

Complete the practice and use the answer key to correct your work.  Review your notes if you missed any questions.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Steven A
Steven A1
Steven A2
Steven A3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Steven A
Steven A1
Steven A2
Steven A3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Steven A
Steven A1
Steven A2
Steven A3

You are welcome to do both body paragraphs if you'd like!  THEN STOP. 🛑 

Don't start the counterargument yet.  I'll give that lesson next week.

You are welcome to do both body paragraphs if you'd like!  THEN STOP. 🛑 

Don't start the counterargument yet.  I'll give that lesson next week.

Due Next Class:  Notes from 2 internet sources and 3-5 quotations from your book club book

Due Next Class:  Notes from 2 internet sources and 3-5 quotations from your book club book

Due Next Class:  Notes from 2 internet sources and 3-5 quotations from your book club book

If you were absent, please read and enjoy this famous love poem by William Shakespeare.

If you were absent, please read and enjoy this famous love poem by William Shakespeare.

If you were absent, please read and enjoy this famous love poem by William Shakespeare.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Peak M
Peak M1
Peak M2
Peak M3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Peak M
Peak M1
Peak M2
Peak M3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Peak M
Peak M1
Peak M2
Peak M3

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.
You will have class time to write on Tuesday :-)

Enjoy the end of your book!

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.
You will have class time to write on Tuesday :-)

Enjoy the end of your book!

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.
You will have class time to write on Tuesday :-)

Enjoy the end of your book!

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Mattie C
Mattie C1
Mattie C2
Mattie C3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Mattie C
Mattie C1
Mattie C2
Mattie C3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Mattie C
Mattie C1
Mattie C2
Mattie C3

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.
You will have class time to write on Tuesday :-)

Extra practice Blooket below (not graded).

Extra practice Blooket below (not graded).

Extra practice Blooket below (not graded).

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Peak M
Peak M1
Peak M2
Peak M3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Peak M
Peak M1
Peak M2
Peak M3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Peak M
Peak M1
Peak M2
Peak M3

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.

The instructions are in your notebook and attached below.  Please review them before you start writing.

Once you know your speech topic, check in with Mrs. Posey to get approval.  

Once you know your speech topic, check in with Mrs. Posey to get approval.  

Once you know your speech topic, check in with Mrs. Posey to get approval.  

If you were absent, please see Mrs. Posey to schedule a time to take your quiz.

If you were absent, please see Mrs. Posey to schedule a time to take your quiz.

If you were absent, please see Mrs. Posey to schedule a time to take your quiz.

Optional Study Ideas:
Make flashcards or a Quizlet for the challenging words
Study with a friend and quiz each other
Write sentences or a story for the challenging words
Play the assigned Blooket an extra time

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Annabel L
Annabel L1
Annabel L2
Annabel L3

Optional Study Ideas:
Make flashcards or a Quizlet for the challenging words
Study with a friend and quiz each other
Write sentences or a story for the challenging words
Play the assigned Blooket an extra time

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Annabel L
Annabel L1
Annabel L2
Annabel L3

Optional Study Ideas:
Make flashcards or a Quizlet for the challenging words
Study with a friend and quiz each other
Write sentences or a story for the challenging words
Play the assigned Blooket an extra time

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Annabel L
Annabel L1
Annabel L2
Annabel L3

If you were absent, you can print a copy of the storyboard at home, or you can pick up a copy from Mrs. Posey when you return.

If you were absent, you can print a copy of the storyboard at home, or you can pick up a copy from Mrs. Posey when you return.

If you were absent, you can print a copy of the storyboard at home, or you can pick up a copy from Mrs. Posey when you return.

If you were absent, please read the poem.  You are excused from the classroom activity.

If you were absent, please read the poem.  You are excused from the classroom activity.

If you were absent, please read the poem.  You are excused from the classroom activity.

Directions:  Memorize the first stanza of "The Raven."  You will recite in class for a 10-point product grade.  Feeling like you need a challenge?  Memorize the entire poem (all 108 lines) for a special prize... and to impress your friends.
The Raven
By Edgar Allan Poe
  Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
    While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
            Only this and nothing more.”

-------------------------
    Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
    Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow
    From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
            Nameless  for evermore.

    And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain
Thrilled me—filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;
    So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating
    “’Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door—
Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;—
            This it is and nothing more.”

    Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
“Sir,” said I, “or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;
    But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,
    And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,
That I scarce was sure I heard you”—here I opened wide the door;—
            Darkness there and nothing more.

    Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;
    But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token,
    And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, “Lenore?”
This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, “Lenore!”—
            Merely this and nothing more.

    Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning,
Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.
    “Surely,” said I, “surely that is something at my window lattice;
      Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore—
Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore;—
            ’Tis the wind and nothing more!”

    Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,
In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore;
    Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
    But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—
Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—
            Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,
“Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven,
Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore—
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,
Though its answer little meaning—little relevancy bore;
    For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being
    Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door—
Bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door,
            With such name as “Nevermore.”

    But the Raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
    Nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered—
    Till I scarcely more than muttered “Other friends have flown before—
On the morrow  will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before.”
            Then the bird said “Nevermore.”

    Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken,
“Doubtless,” said I, “what it utters is its only stock and store
    Caught from some unhappy master whom unmerciful Disaster
    Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore—
Till the dirges of his Hope that melancholy burden bore
            Of ‘Never—nevermore’.”

    But the Raven still beguiling all my fancy into smiling,
Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust and door;
    Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking
    Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore—
What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore
            Meant in croaking “Nevermore.”

    This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing
To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom’s core;
    This and more I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining
    On the cushion’s velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o’er,
But whose velvet-violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o’er,
             shall press, ah, nevermore!

    Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
    “Wretch,” I cried, “thy God hath lent thee—by these angels he hath sent thee
    Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore;
Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!—
Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
    Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted—
    On this home by Horror haunted—tell me truly, I implore—
Is there— there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me, I implore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!
By that Heaven that bends above us—by that God we both adore—
    Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn,
    It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore.”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!” I shrieked, upstarting—
“Get thee back into the tempest and the Night’s Plutonian shore!
    Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken!
    Leave my loneliness unbroken!—quit the bust above my door!
Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting,  is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
    And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming,
    And the lamp-light o’er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
            Shall be lifted—nevermore!

Directions:  Memorize the first stanza of "The Raven."  You will recite in class for a 10-point product grade.  Feeling like you need a challenge?  Memorize the entire poem (all 108 lines) for a special prize... and to impress your friends.
The Raven
By Edgar Allan Poe
  Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
    While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
            Only this and nothing more.”

-------------------------
    Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
    Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow
    From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
            Nameless  for evermore.

    And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain
Thrilled me—filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;
    So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating
    “’Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door—
Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;—
            This it is and nothing more.”

    Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
“Sir,” said I, “or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;
    But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,
    And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,
That I scarce was sure I heard you”—here I opened wide the door;—
            Darkness there and nothing more.

    Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;
    But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token,
    And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, “Lenore?”
This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, “Lenore!”—
            Merely this and nothing more.

    Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning,
Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.
    “Surely,” said I, “surely that is something at my window lattice;
      Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore—
Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore;—
            ’Tis the wind and nothing more!”

    Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,
In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore;
    Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
    But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—
Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—
            Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,
“Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven,
Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore—
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,
Though its answer little meaning—little relevancy bore;
    For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being
    Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door—
Bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door,
            With such name as “Nevermore.”

    But the Raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
    Nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered—
    Till I scarcely more than muttered “Other friends have flown before—
On the morrow  will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before.”
            Then the bird said “Nevermore.”

    Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken,
“Doubtless,” said I, “what it utters is its only stock and store
    Caught from some unhappy master whom unmerciful Disaster
    Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore—
Till the dirges of his Hope that melancholy burden bore
            Of ‘Never—nevermore’.”

    But the Raven still beguiling all my fancy into smiling,
Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust and door;
    Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking
    Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore—
What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore
            Meant in croaking “Nevermore.”

    This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing
To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom’s core;
    This and more I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining
    On the cushion’s velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o’er,
But whose velvet-violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o’er,
             shall press, ah, nevermore!

    Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
    “Wretch,” I cried, “thy God hath lent thee—by these angels he hath sent thee
    Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore;
Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!—
Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
    Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted—
    On this home by Horror haunted—tell me truly, I implore—
Is there— there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me, I implore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!
By that Heaven that bends above us—by that God we both adore—
    Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn,
    It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore.”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!” I shrieked, upstarting—
“Get thee back into the tempest and the Night’s Plutonian shore!
    Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken!
    Leave my loneliness unbroken!—quit the bust above my door!
Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting,  is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
    And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming,
    And the lamp-light o’er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
            Shall be lifted—nevermore!

Directions:  Memorize the first stanza of "The Raven."  You will recite in class for a 10-point product grade.  You may memorize the second stanza for 1 bonus point.

Feeling like you need a challenge?  Memorize the entire poem (all 108 lines) for a special prize... and to impress your friends.

The Raven
By Edgar Allan Poe
  Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—
    While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
“’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—
            Only this and nothing more.”

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    Ah, distinctly I remember it was in the bleak December;
And each separate dying ember wrought its ghost upon the floor.
    Eagerly I wished the morrow;—vainly I had sought to borrow
    From my books surcease of sorrow—sorrow for the lost Lenore—
For the rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
            Nameless  for evermore.

    And the silken, sad, uncertain rustling of each purple curtain
Thrilled me—filled me with fantastic terrors never felt before;
    So that now, to still the beating of my heart, I stood repeating
    “’Tis some visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door—
Some late visitor entreating entrance at my chamber door;—
            This it is and nothing more.”

    Presently my soul grew stronger; hesitating then no longer,
“Sir,” said I, “or Madam, truly your forgiveness I implore;
    But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping,
    And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door,
That I scarce was sure I heard you”—here I opened wide the door;—
            Darkness there and nothing more.

    Deep into that darkness peering, long I stood there wondering, fearing,
Doubting, dreaming dreams no mortal ever dared to dream before;
    But the silence was unbroken, and the stillness gave no token,
    And the only word there spoken was the whispered word, “Lenore?”
This I whispered, and an echo murmured back the word, “Lenore!”—
            Merely this and nothing more.

    Back into the chamber turning, all my soul within me burning,
Soon again I heard a tapping somewhat louder than before.
    “Surely,” said I, “surely that is something at my window lattice;
      Let me see, then, what thereat is, and this mystery explore—
Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore;—
            ’Tis the wind and nothing more!”

    Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,
In there stepped a stately Raven of the saintly days of yore;
    Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;
    But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door—
Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door—
            Perched, and sat, and nothing more.

Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,
By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,
“Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,” I said, “art sure no craven,
Ghastly grim and ancient Raven wandering from the Nightly shore—
Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night’s Plutonian shore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,
Though its answer little meaning—little relevancy bore;
    For we cannot help agreeing that no living human being
    Ever yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door—
Bird or beast upon the sculptured bust above his chamber door,
            With such name as “Nevermore.”

    But the Raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only
That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.
    Nothing farther then he uttered—not a feather then he fluttered—
    Till I scarcely more than muttered “Other friends have flown before—
On the morrow  will leave me, as my Hopes have flown before.”
            Then the bird said “Nevermore.”

    Startled at the stillness broken by reply so aptly spoken,
“Doubtless,” said I, “what it utters is its only stock and store
    Caught from some unhappy master whom unmerciful Disaster
    Followed fast and followed faster till his songs one burden bore—
Till the dirges of his Hope that melancholy burden bore
            Of ‘Never—nevermore’.”

    But the Raven still beguiling all my fancy into smiling,
Straight I wheeled a cushioned seat in front of bird, and bust and door;
    Then, upon the velvet sinking, I betook myself to linking
    Fancy unto fancy, thinking what this ominous bird of yore—
What this grim, ungainly, ghastly, gaunt, and ominous bird of yore
            Meant in croaking “Nevermore.”

    This I sat engaged in guessing, but no syllable expressing
To the fowl whose fiery eyes now burned into my bosom’s core;
    This and more I sat divining, with my head at ease reclining
    On the cushion’s velvet lining that the lamp-light gloated o’er,
But whose velvet-violet lining with the lamp-light gloating o’er,
             shall press, ah, nevermore!

    Then, methought, the air grew denser, perfumed from an unseen censer
Swung by Seraphim whose foot-falls tinkled on the tufted floor.
    “Wretch,” I cried, “thy God hath lent thee—by these angels he hath sent thee
    Respite—respite and nepenthe from thy memories of Lenore;
Quaff, oh quaff this kind nepenthe and forget this lost Lenore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!—
Whether Tempter sent, or whether tempest tossed thee here ashore,
    Desolate yet all undaunted, on this desert land enchanted—
    On this home by Horror haunted—tell me truly, I implore—
Is there— there balm in Gilead?—tell me—tell me, I implore!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Prophet!” said I, “thing of evil!—prophet still, if bird or devil!
By that Heaven that bends above us—by that God we both adore—
    Tell this soul with sorrow laden if, within the distant Aidenn,
    It shall clasp a sainted maiden whom the angels name Lenore—
Clasp a rare and radiant maiden whom the angels name Lenore.”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    “Be that word our sign of parting, bird or fiend!” I shrieked, upstarting—
“Get thee back into the tempest and the Night’s Plutonian shore!
    Leave no black plume as a token of that lie thy soul hath spoken!
    Leave my loneliness unbroken!—quit the bust above my door!
Take thy beak from out my heart, and take thy form from off my door!”
            Quoth the Raven “Nevermore.”

    And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting,  is sitting
On the pallid bust of Pallas just above my chamber door;
    And his eyes have all the seeming of a demon’s that is dreaming,
    And the lamp-light o’er him streaming throws his shadow on the floor;
And my soul from out that shadow that lies floating on the floor
            Shall be lifted—nevermore!

Directions:  Without using your notes or other resources, write a definition for each vocabulary word.  Correct your work by fixing errors in red.  Your definition does not need to be exact, but it should be close to the definition given by your teacher.

What words do you need to study this week?  Consider making flashcards or a Quizlet for the vocabulary words you need to study.  There will be a test on all Poe vocabulary at the end of the unit.

Directions:  Without using your notes or other resources, write a definition for each vocabulary word.  Correct your work by fixing errors in red.  Your definition does not need to be exact, but it should be close to the definition given by your teacher.

What words do you need to study this week?  Consider making flashcards or a Quizlet for the vocabulary words you need to study.  There will be a test on all Poe vocabulary at the end of the unit.

Directions:  Without using your notes or other resources, write a definition for each vocabulary word.  Correct your work by fixing errors in red.  Your definition does not need to be exact, but it should be close to the definition given by your teacher.

What words do you need to study this week?  Consider making flashcards or a Quizlet for the vocabulary words you need to study.  There will be a test on all Poe vocabulary at the end of the unit.

Complete slides 1-12.
Do you want to watch more videos of "The Raven" to help you memorize stanza 1?  Open the doc below and click on the links 🎶

Complete slides 1-12.
Do you want to watch more videos of "The Raven" to help you memorize stanza 1?  Open the doc below and click on the links 🎶

Complete slides 1-12.
Do you want to watch more videos of "The Raven" to help you memorize stanza 1?  Open the doc below and click on the links 🎶

Online submissions are closed for this assignment.  Please see Mrs. Posey in person once you've revised your paragraph and you're ready for Mrs. Posey to check it.

This is another C-E-R-E-R assignment where you will keep revising until you have 20/20.

Online submissions are closed for this assignment.  Please see Mrs. Posey in person once you've revised your paragraph and you're ready for Mrs. Posey to check it.

This is another C-E-R-E-R assignment where you will keep revising until you have 20/20.

Online submissions are closed for this assignment.  Please see Mrs. Posey in person once you've revised your paragraph and you're ready for Mrs. Posey to check it.

This is another C-E-R-E-R assignment where you will keep revising until you have 20/20.

Online submissions are closed for this assignment.  Please see Mrs. Posey in person once you've revised your paragraph and you're ready for Mrs. Posey to check it.

This is another C-E-R-E-R assignment where you will keep revising until you have 20/20.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
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Dorthea E1
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If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
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Dorthea E1
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Study Ideas:
1.  Review the "Solo" homework assignments.  When you re-open Solos in Amplify, you'll see which questions you answered incorrectly.  I'll reveal incorrect answers by Thursday morning.
2.  Complete any missing Solos.  Fill out the late-work form once you finish.  Do a separate form for each missing assignment.  You can also see Mrs. Posey in person before school, during break, or after school.
3.  Re-read the story or follow along with the audio.
4.  Watch the animation again.  
-Go to Amplify Sub-Unit 3 “The Cask of Amontillado”  Lesson 3 
-Click on Lesson Brief (to the left of all the cards)
-Scroll down and look to the right under “Materials”
-Click on “Cask Animation”

Study Ideas:
1.  Review the "Solo" homework assignments.  When you re-open Solos in Amplify, you'll see which questions you answered incorrectly.  I'll reveal incorrect answers by Thursday morning.
2.  Complete any missing Solos.  Fill out the late-work form once you finish.  Do a separate form for each missing assignment.  You can also see Mrs. Posey in person before school, during break, or after school.
3.  Re-read the story or follow along with the audio.
4.  Watch the animation again.  
-Go to Amplify Sub-Unit 3 “The Cask of Amontillado”  Lesson 3 
-Click on Lesson Brief (to the left of all the cards)
-Scroll down and look to the right under “Materials”
-Click on “Cask Animation”

Study Ideas:
1.  Review the "Solo" homework assignments.  When you re-open Solos in Amplify, you'll see which questions you answered incorrectly.  I'll reveal incorrect answers by Thursday morning.
2.  Complete any missing Solos.  Fill out the late-work form once you finish.  Do a separate form for each missing assignment.  You can also see Mrs. Posey in person before school, during break, or after school.
3.  Re-read the story or follow along with the audio.
4.  Watch the animation again.  
-Go to Amplify Sub-Unit 3 “The Cask of Amontillado”  Lesson 3 
-Click on Lesson Brief (to the left of all the cards)
-Scroll down and look to the right under “Materials”
-Click on “Cask Animation”

Study Ideas:
1.  Review the "Solo" homework assignments.  When you re-open Solos in Amplify, you'll see which questions you answered incorrectly.  I'll reveal incorrect answers by Thursday morning.
2.  Complete any missing Solos.  Fill out the late-work form once you finish.  Do a separate form for each missing assignment.  You can also see Mrs. Posey in person before school, during break, or after school.
3.  Re-read the story or follow along with the audio.
4.  Watch the animation again.  
-Go to Amplify Sub-Unit 3 “The Cask of Amontillado”  Lesson 3 
-Click on Lesson Brief (to the left of all the cards)
-Scroll down and look to the right under “Materials”
-Click on “Cask Animation”

Reread the entire story and answer the multiple-choice questions.  You can skip reading for The Quest on slide 8.  (Of course, you're always welcome to read more Poe short stories and poems on your own. 😉)

Reread the entire story and answer the multiple-choice questions.  You can skip reading for The Quest on slide 8.  (Of course, you're always welcome to read more Poe short stories and poems on your own. 😉)

Reread the entire story and answer the multiple-choice questions.  You can skip reading for The Quest on slide 8.  (Of course, you're always welcome to read more Poe short stories and poems on your own. 😉)

Reread the entire story and answer the multiple-choice questions.  You can skip reading for The Quest on slide 8.  (Of course, you're always welcome to read more Poe short stories and poems on your own. 😉)

Set a timer and play for 10 minutes.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
James S
James S1
James S2
James S3

Set a timer and play for 10 minutes.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
James S
James S1
James S2
James S3

Set a timer and play for 10 minutes.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
James S
James S1
James S2
James S3

Set a timer and play for 10 minutes.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
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1.  Highlight details about Montresor's revenge
2.  Answer the multiple-choice questions
3.  Skip Slide 3 - you do NOT need to read for the Quest yet

1.  Highlight details about Montresor's revenge
2.  Answer the multiple-choice questions
3.  Skip Slide 3 - you do NOT need to read for the Quest yet

1.  Highlight details about Montresor's revenge
2.  Answer the multiple-choice questions
3.  Skip Slide 3 - you do NOT need to read for the Quest yet

1.  Highlight details about Montresor's revenge
2.  Answer the multiple-choice questions
3.  Skip Slide 3 - you do NOT need to read for the Quest yet

Please revise and resubmit until you have 20/20.  See Mrs. Posey in person if you need help. 

This form is intended to gauge how much you need to study vocabulary this week.  Answer all ten questions and then review your score.  This is a CLOSED NOTEBOOK quiz.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
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Betty S
Betty S1
Betty S2
Betty S3

Solo Overview
Read the end of the story and picture what happens.
Write two questions you still have about the story.
Answer multiple-choice questions.
Complete slides 1-9 and press "Hand In."

Please revise and resubmit until you have 20/20.  See Mrs. Posey in person if you need help. 

Please revise and resubmit until you have 20/20.  See Mrs. Posey in person if you need help. 

This form is intended to gauge how much you need to study vocabulary this week.  Answer all ten questions and then review your score.  This is a CLOSED NOTEBOOK quiz.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Betty S
Betty S1
Betty S2
Betty S3

Solo Overview
Read the end of the story and picture what happens.
Write two questions you still have about the story.
Answer multiple-choice questions.
Complete slides 1-9 and press "Hand In."

This form is intended to gauge how much you need to study vocabulary this week.  Answer all ten questions and then review your score.  This is a CLOSED NOTEBOOK quiz.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Betty S
Betty S1
Betty S2
Betty S3

Solo Overview
Read the end of the story and picture what happens.
Write two questions you still have about the story.
Answer multiple-choice questions.
Complete slides 1-9 and press "Hand In."

Please revise and resubmit until you have 20/20.  See Mrs. Posey in person if you need help. 

This form is intended to gauge how much you need to study vocabulary this week.  Answer all ten questions and then review your score.  This is a CLOSED NOTEBOOK quiz.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Betty S
Betty S1
Betty S2
Betty S3

Solo Overview
Read the end of the story and picture what happens.
Write two questions you still have about the story.
Answer multiple-choice questions.
Complete slides 1-9 and press "Hand In."

1.  Read a preview of our next short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," by Edgar Allan Poe.  The reading will be challenging!  Remember that you can listen to the audio as you follow along and click on the blue words to see definitions.
2.  Complete slides 1-8 and press "Hand In."

1.  Read a preview of our next short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," by Edgar Allan Poe.  The reading will be challenging!  Remember that you can listen to the audio as you follow along and click on the blue words to see definitions.
2.  Complete slides 1-8 and press "Hand In."

1.  Read a preview of our next short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," by Edgar Allan Poe.  The reading will be challenging!  Remember that you can listen to the audio as you follow along and click on the blue words to see definitions.
2.  Complete slides 1-8 and press "Hand In."

1.  Read a preview of our next short story, "The Cask of Amontillado," by Edgar Allan Poe.  The reading will be challenging!  Remember that you can listen to the audio as you follow along and click on the blue words to see definitions.
2.  Complete slides 1-8 and press "Hand In."

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
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James Z1
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James Z3

Read and complete slides 1-11.  
Write another opening argument and answer questions.
Remember to press "Hand In."

Be ready to debate on Thursday/Friday!

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James Z
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James Z3

Read and complete slides 1-11.  
Write another opening argument and answer questions.
Remember to press "Hand In."

Be ready to debate on Thursday/Friday!

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
James Z
James Z1
James Z2
James Z3

Read and complete slides 1-11.  
Write another opening argument and answer questions.
Remember to press "Hand In."

Be ready to debate on Thursday/Friday!

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct a point from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
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James Z
James Z1
James Z2
James Z3

Read and complete slides 1-11.  
Write another opening argument and answer questions.
Remember to press "Hand In."

Be ready to debate on Thursday/Friday!

How to Study:
1.  Play the Blooket
2.  Memorize the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3.  Memorize the subordinating conjunctions (learn the song)

after, although, as, because
before, if, since, even though
unless, until, when, whenever
where, whereas, wherever, while

How to Study:
1.  Play the Blooket
2.  Memorize the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3.  Memorize the subordinating conjunctions (learn the song)

after, although, as, because
before, if, since, even though
unless, until, when, whenever
where, whereas, wherever, while

How to Study:
1.  Play the Blooket
2.  Memorize the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3.  Memorize the subordinating conjunctions (learn the song)

after, although, as, because
before, if, since, even though
unless, until, when, whenever
where, whereas, wherever, while

How to Study:
1.  Play the Blooket
2.  Memorize the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS)
3.  Memorize the subordinating conjunctions (learn the song)

after, although, as, because
before, if, since, even though
unless, until, when, whenever
where, whereas, wherever, while

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Travis K
Travis K1
Travis K2
Travis K3

Click on the link below to navigate to the Solo.
Complete all the slides.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Travis K
Travis K1
Travis K2
Travis K3

Click on the link below to navigate to the Solo.
Complete all the slides.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Travis K
Travis K1
Travis K2
Travis K3

Click on the link below to navigate to the Solo.
Complete all the slides.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
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Travis K
Travis K1
Travis K2
Travis K3

Click on the link below to navigate to the Solo.
Complete all the slides.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please do the following:
1.  Complete 6th Grade IXL NN.2 "Identify Coordinating Conjunctions" to a smart score of 90 or higher.  
2.  Take a screenshot of your score, and attach it to assignment #1 in Classroom.  Make sure your screenshot includes your name AND the IXL with the score.
3.  Fill out the Late Work Form

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
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Taylor S3

Answer all the questions, and complete all the activities.
On SLIDE 7 of the solo, use paragraph 11 to answer the question.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
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If you were absent, please complete the lesson on your own and then do the Solo.
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 3:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 4:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 5:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 6:  Follow all directions on the card
Bring your sketches to Mrs. Posey when you return to school.
To watch the video storyboard, click on "Lesson Brief" to the left of all the cards.  Scroll down.  On the right-hand side, you will see "🎬The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic" Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Don't forget to watch!  It's creepy!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please do the following:
1.  Complete 6th Grade IXL NN.2 "Identify Coordinating Conjunctions" to a smart score of 90 or higher.  
2.  Take a screenshot of your score, and attach it to assignment #1 in Classroom.  Make sure your screenshot includes your name AND the IXL with the score.
3.  Fill out the Late Work Form

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

Answer all the questions, and complete all the activities.
On SLIDE 7 of the solo, use paragraph 11 to answer the question.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

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If you were absent, please complete the lesson on your own and then do the Solo.
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 3:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 4:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 5:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 6:  Follow all directions on the card
Bring your sketches to Mrs. Posey when you return to school.
To watch the video storyboard, click on "Lesson Brief" to the left of all the cards.  Scroll down.  On the right-hand side, you will see "🎬The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic" Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Don't forget to watch!  It's creepy!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please do the following:
1.  Complete 6th Grade IXL NN.2 "Identify Coordinating Conjunctions" to a smart score of 90 or higher.  
2.  Take a screenshot of your score, and attach it to assignment #1 in Classroom.  Make sure your screenshot includes your name AND the IXL with the score.
3.  Fill out the Late Work Form

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

Answer all the questions, and complete all the activities.
On SLIDE 7 of the solo, use paragraph 11 to answer the question.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

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If you were absent, please complete the lesson on your own and then do the Solo.
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 3:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 4:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 5:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 6:  Follow all directions on the card
Bring your sketches to Mrs. Posey when you return to school.
To watch the video storyboard, click on "Lesson Brief" to the left of all the cards.  Scroll down.  On the right-hand side, you will see "🎬The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic" Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Don't forget to watch!  It's creepy!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please do the following:
1.  Complete 6th Grade IXL NN.2 "Identify Coordinating Conjunctions" to a smart score of 90 or higher.  
2.  Take a screenshot of your score, and attach it to assignment #1 in Classroom.  Make sure your screenshot includes your name AND the IXL with the score.
3.  Fill out the Late Work Form

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

Answer all the questions, and complete all the activities.
On SLIDE 7 of the solo, use paragraph 11 to answer the question.

Don't forget to press "Hand In."
Mrs. Posey cannot see your work unless you click "Hand In."

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If you were absent, please complete the lesson on your own and then do the Solo.
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 3:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 4:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 5:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 6:  Follow all directions on the card
Bring your sketches to Mrs. Posey when you return to school.
To watch the video storyboard, click on "Lesson Brief" to the left of all the cards.  Scroll down.  On the right-hand side, you will see "🎬The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic" Parts 1, 2, and 3.  Don't forget to watch!  It's creepy!

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2
Taylor S3

Finish the Vocabulary Study Sheet if you did not finish today during class. 
Choose four words from "The Tell-Tale Heart" vocabulary list
Write the word, definition, synonyms, antonyms, and draw an image

Finish the Vocabulary Study Sheet if you did not finish today during class. 
Choose four words from "The Tell-Tale Heart" vocabulary list
Write the word, definition, synonyms, antonyms, and draw an image

Finish the Vocabulary Study Sheet if you did not finish today during class. 
Choose four words from "The Tell-Tale Heart" vocabulary list
Write the word, definition, synonyms, antonyms, and draw an image

Finish the Vocabulary Study Sheet if you did not finish today during class. 
Choose four words from "The Tell-Tale Heart" vocabulary list
Write the word, definition, synonyms, antonyms, and draw an image

Return to this document every time you work on your realistic fiction story.

DIRECTIONS: One of the best ways to find mistakes in your writing is to read your own writing aloud. Please read your Realistic Fiction Story aloud. Pause the recording if you find an error and make the correction. You can record up to 10 minutes of your story. If you don't have enough time to finish recording your entire story, keep going after this recording is over. Your classmates will NOT be able to view your video. 😄

Return to this document every time you work on your realistic fiction story.

DIRECTIONS: One of the best ways to find mistakes in your writing is to read your own writing aloud. Please read your Realistic Fiction Story aloud. Pause the recording if you find an error and make the correction. You can record up to 10 minutes of your story. If you don't have enough time to finish recording your entire story, keep going after this recording is over. Your classmates will NOT be able to view your video. 😄

Return to this document every time you work on your realistic fiction story.

DIRECTIONS: One of the best ways to find mistakes in your writing is to read your own writing aloud. Please read your Realistic Fiction Story aloud. Pause the recording if you find an error and make the correction. You can record up to 10 minutes of your story. If you don't have enough time to finish recording your entire story, keep going after this recording is over. Your classmates will NOT be able to view your video. 😄

Return to this document every time you work on your realistic fiction story.

DIRECTIONS: One of the best ways to find mistakes in your writing is to read your own writing aloud. Please read your Realistic Fiction Story aloud. Pause the recording if you find an error and make the correction. You can record up to 10 minutes of your story. If you don't have enough time to finish recording your entire story, keep going after this recording is over. Your classmates will NOT be able to view your video. 😄

HW:
Add symbolism in your story (one symbol in 2-3 places) - Highlight in yellow
Add one piece of figurative language (metaphor, simile, or personification) - Highlight in blue

HW:
Add symbolism in your story (one symbol in 2-3 places) - Highlight in yellow
Add one piece of figurative language (metaphor, simile, or personification) - Highlight in blue

HW:
Add symbolism in your story (one symbol in 2-3 places) - Highlight in yellow
Add one piece of figurative language (metaphor, simile, or personification) - Highlight in blue

HW:
Add symbolism in your story (one symbol in 2-3 places) - Highlight in yellow
Add one piece of figurative language (metaphor, simile, or personification) - Highlight in blue

Rough Draft is due next class.  That means that your whole story needs to be finished!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please complete 7th Grade IXL GG.2 to a smart score of 95 or higher.  Next, take a screenshot of your score and attach it to #21 in Google Classroom.  Lastly, fill out the Late Work Form.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Adam A
Adam A1
Adam A2
Adam A3

Rough Draft is due next class.  That means that your whole story needs to be finished!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please complete 7th Grade IXL GG.2 to a smart score of 95 or higher.  Next, take a screenshot of your score and attach it to #21 in Google Classroom.  Lastly, fill out the Late Work Form.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Adam A
Adam A1
Adam A2
Adam A3

Rough Draft is due next class.  That means that your whole story needs to be finished!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please complete 7th Grade IXL GG.2 to a smart score of 95 or higher.  Next, take a screenshot of your score and attach it to #21 in Google Classroom.  Lastly, fill out the Late Work Form.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Adam A
Adam A1
Adam A2
Adam A3

Rough Draft is due next class.  That means that your whole story needs to be finished!

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  Please complete 7th Grade IXL GG.2 to a smart score of 95 or higher.  Next, take a screenshot of your score and attach it to #21 in Google Classroom.  Lastly, fill out the Late Work Form.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, Mrs. Posey will deduct points from your homework score.
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Adam A
Adam A1
Adam A2
Adam A3

Quiz Wednesday!

Use the game as a practice quiz for yourself.
Play the Blooket to sharpen your skills.

Quiz Wednesday!

Use the game as a practice quiz for yourself.
Play the Blooket to sharpen your skills.

Quiz Wednesday!

Use the game as a practice quiz for yourself.
Play the Blooket to sharpen your skills.

Quiz Wednesday!

Use the game as a practice quiz for yourself.
Play the Blooket to sharpen your skills.

HW: Rough Draft Due Thursday, 9/28 or Friday, 9/29
Work outside of class as needed to finish your draft.

HW: Rough Draft Due Thursday, 9/28 or Friday, 9/29
Work outside of class as needed to finish your draft.

HW: Rough Draft Due Thursday, 9/28 or Friday, 9/29
Work outside of class as needed to finish your draft.

HW: Rough Draft Due Thursday, 9/28 or Friday, 9/29
Work outside of class as needed to finish your draft.

You should be halfway done with your story at this point.  If your story is not half finished, you'll need to do some drafting for homework.

Rough draft due September 28/29

You should be halfway done with your story at this point.  If your story is not half finished, you'll need to do some drafting for homework.

Rough draft due September 28/29

You should be halfway done with your story at this point.  If your story is not half finished, you'll need to do some drafting for homework.

Rough draft due September 28/29

You should be halfway done with your story at this point.  If your story is not half finished, you'll need to do some drafting for homework.

Rough draft due September 28/29

BIG IDEA:  As writers draft, they intensify the problem before it is solved.

YOUR JOB:  Continue to draft your story in 3-D.  Develop the tension in your storyline by:
Increasing the difficulty of obstacles
Making it difficult for a character to act
Creating a time crunch
Adding danger
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.

BIG IDEA:  As writers draft, they intensify the problem before it is solved.

YOUR JOB:  Continue to draft your story in 3-D.  Develop the tension in your storyline by:
Increasing the difficulty of obstacles
Making it difficult for a character to act
Creating a time crunch
Adding danger
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.

BIG IDEA:  As writers draft, they intensify the problem before it is solved.

YOUR JOB:  Continue to draft your story in 3-D.  Develop the tension in your storyline by:
Increasing the difficulty of obstacles
Making it difficult for a character to act
Creating a time crunch
Adding danger
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.

BIG IDEA:  As writers draft, they intensify the problem before it is solved.

YOUR JOB:  Continue to draft your story in 3-D.  Develop the tension in your storyline by:
Increasing the difficulty of obstacles
Making it difficult for a character to act
Creating a time crunch
Adding danger
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.

HOMEWORK:  Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue writing your story.  Slow down and let your story unfold bit by bit using 3D writing techniques.

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BIG IDEA:  Writers let their stories unfold bit by bit.  They draft 3D stories that SHOW rather than TELL their characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

YOUR JOB:  Start drafting your story in 3-D.  
Sprinkle in descriptions of the setting and characters
Sprinkle in characters’ actions
Sprinkle in characters’ thoughts
Sprinkle in dialogue
Use transitions when you need to quickly move through space or time (a list of helpful transitions is posted below & in your notebook)
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  
Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.
See the slideshow posted below for an example of 3D writing.

HOMEWORK:  Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue writing your story.  Slow down and let your story unfold bit by bit using 3D writing techniques.

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BIG IDEA:  Writers let their stories unfold bit by bit.  They draft 3D stories that SHOW rather than TELL their characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

YOUR JOB:  Start drafting your story in 3-D.  
Sprinkle in descriptions of the setting and characters
Sprinkle in characters’ actions
Sprinkle in characters’ thoughts
Sprinkle in dialogue
Use transitions when you need to quickly move through space or time (a list of helpful transitions is posted below & in your notebook)
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  
Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.
See the slideshow posted below for an example of 3D writing.

HOMEWORK:  Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue writing your story.  Slow down and let your story unfold bit by bit using 3D writing techniques.

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BIG IDEA:  Writers let their stories unfold bit by bit.  They draft 3D stories that SHOW rather than TELL their characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

YOUR JOB:  Start drafting your story in 3-D.  
Sprinkle in descriptions of the setting and characters
Sprinkle in characters’ actions
Sprinkle in characters’ thoughts
Sprinkle in dialogue
Use transitions when you need to quickly move through space or time (a list of helpful transitions is posted below & in your notebook)
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  
Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.
See the slideshow posted below for an example of 3D writing.

HOMEWORK:  Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue writing your story.  Slow down and let your story unfold bit by bit using 3D writing techniques.

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BIG IDEA:  Writers let their stories unfold bit by bit.  They draft 3D stories that SHOW rather than TELL their characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

YOUR JOB:  Start drafting your story in 3-D.  
Sprinkle in descriptions of the setting and characters
Sprinkle in characters’ actions
Sprinkle in characters’ thoughts
Sprinkle in dialogue
Use transitions when you need to quickly move through space or time (a list of helpful transitions is posted below & in your notebook)
Your story draft lives under "Resources and Long-Term Assignments" at the top of the Classwork tab.  
Look for the assignment: 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.
See the slideshow posted below for an example of 3D writing.

Shapes of Stories

BIG IDEA:  Writers sketch out possible plotlines for stories using story arcs, timelines, lists, and other tools.

YOUR JOB:  In your notebook, create a story arc (or timeline, chart, etc.).  You may need to create more than one until you are satisfied with the result.  Remember:  The problem needs to get worse before it gets better!

See the slideshow posted below for examples.

Shapes of Stories

BIG IDEA:  Writers sketch out possible plotlines for stories using story arcs, timelines, lists, and other tools.

YOUR JOB:  In your notebook, create a story arc (or timeline, chart, etc.).  You may need to create more than one until you are satisfied with the result.  Remember:  The problem needs to get worse before it gets better!

See the slideshow posted below for examples.

Shapes of Stories

BIG IDEA:  Writers sketch out possible plotlines for stories using story arcs, timelines, lists, and other tools.

YOUR JOB:  In your notebook, create a story arc (or timeline, chart, etc.).  You may need to create more than one until you are satisfied with the result.  Remember:  The problem needs to get worse before it gets better!

See the slideshow posted below for examples.

Shapes of Stories

BIG IDEA:  Writers sketch out possible plotlines for stories using story arcs, timelines, lists, and other tools.

YOUR JOB:  In your notebook, create a story arc (or timeline, chart, etc.).  You may need to create more than one until you are satisfied with the result.  Remember:  The problem needs to get worse before it gets better!

See the slideshow posted below for examples.

Developing Believable Characters through Scene Boot Camp

BIG IDEA:  Writers “test drive” their characters by placing them in everyday scenes (outside of the storylines) to see how their characters move, think, and act.  

YOUR JOB:  During class, write a scene following Mrs. Posey's "boot camp" instructions.  Afterward, reflect upon what you learned about your character.  If you do not finish in class, please finish Parts 1, 2, and 3 for homework.  

Example:
See the slideshow below.

Developing Believable Characters through Scene Boot Camp

BIG IDEA:  Writers “test drive” their characters by placing them in everyday scenes (outside of the storylines) to see how their characters move, think, and act.  

YOUR JOB:  During class, write a scene following Mrs. Posey's "boot camp" instructions.  Afterward, reflect upon what you learned about your character.  If you do not finish in class, please finish Parts 1, 2, and 3 for homework.  

Example:
See the slideshow below.

Developing Believable Characters through Scene Boot Camp

BIG IDEA:  Writers “test drive” their characters by placing them in everyday scenes (outside of the storylines) to see how their characters move, think, and act.  

YOUR JOB:  During class, write a scene following Mrs. Posey's "boot camp" instructions.  Afterward, reflect upon what you learned about your character.  If you do not finish in class, please finish Parts 1, 2, and 3 for homework.  

Example:
See the slideshow below.

Developing Believable Characters through Scene Boot Camp

BIG IDEA:  Writers “test drive” their characters by placing them in everyday scenes (outside of the storylines) to see how their characters move, think, and act.  

YOUR JOB:  During class, write a scene following Mrs. Posey's "boot camp" instructions.  Afterward, reflect upon what you learned about your character.  If you do not finish in class, please finish Parts 1, 2, and 3 for homework.  

Example:
See the slideshow below.

Stories I Wish Existed in the World

BIG IDEA:  Writers get ideas for fiction by imagining stories they wish existed in the world.

YOUR JOB:  In your English notebook, write 4 fiction ideas based on current events or your passions.  Write a part of each story.  Write long!

Strategies for generating ideas:
Think about current events from TV news, newspapers, magazines, or social media
Think about your passions and issues you care about
Think about what's missing from library or bookstore shelves
Example from Mrs. Posey's Notebook:
I wish there were stories about kids who don't like sports
Fiction Idea:  During English class, Adam could hear bells and buzzing and blares drifting into the classroom from across campus.  His stomach lurched.  It was pacer day.  Adam's mind drifted back to last month's pacers.  The back and forth, back and forth got him so dizzy and anxious that he threw up in front of all 38 kids in fourth period P.E.  He had made it to the edge of the grass before getting sick, but it was still close enough that a lot of kids had seen the pale green of his face and his bent-over wrenching form.

Stories I Wish Existed in the World

BIG IDEA:  Writers get ideas for fiction by imagining stories they wish existed in the world.

YOUR JOB:  In your English notebook, write 4 fiction ideas based on current events or your passions.  Write a part of each story.  Write long!

Strategies for generating ideas:
Think about current events from TV news, newspapers, magazines, or social media
Think about your passions and issues you care about
Think about what's missing from library or bookstore shelves
Example from Mrs. Posey's Notebook:
I wish there were stories about kids who don't like sports
Fiction Idea:  During English class, Adam could hear bells and buzzing and blares drifting into the classroom from across campus.  His stomach lurched.  It was pacer day.  Adam's mind drifted back to last month's pacers.  The back and forth, back and forth got him so dizzy and anxious that he threw up in front of all 38 kids in fourth period P.E.  He had made it to the edge of the grass before getting sick, but it was still close enough that a lot of kids had seen the pale green of his face and his bent-over wrenching form.

Stories I Wish Existed in the World

BIG IDEA:  Writers get ideas for fiction by imagining stories they wish existed in the world.

YOUR JOB:  In your English notebook, write 4 fiction ideas based on current events or your passions.  Write a part of each story.  Write long!

Strategies for generating ideas:
Think about current events from TV news, newspapers, magazines, or social media
Think about your passions and issues you care about
Think about what's missing from library or bookstore shelves
Example from Mrs. Posey's Notebook:
I wish there were stories about kids who don't like sports
Fiction Idea:  During English class, Adam could hear bells and buzzing and blares drifting into the classroom from across campus.  His stomach lurched.  It was pacer day.  Adam's mind drifted back to last month's pacers.  The back and forth, back and forth got him so dizzy and anxious that he threw up in front of all 38 kids in fourth period P.E.  He had made it to the edge of the grass before getting sick, but it was still close enough that a lot of kids had seen the pale green of his face and his bent-over wrenching form.