1st Period-English 7 Assignments

See Mrs. Posey after school if you need construction paper for your project.  Mrs. Posey is NOT providing large pieces of cardboard or posterboard.

Please do all of your work in the doc provided under Resources and Long Term Assignments:
🍎 The Giver Project: Everything Has Its Cost

See Mrs. Posey after school if you need construction paper for your project.  Mrs. Posey is NOT providing large pieces of cardboard or posterboard.

Don't wait until the last minute!  Consider gathering materials this weekend.

Don't wait until the last minute!

Please do all of your work in the doc provided under Resources and Long Term Assignments:
🍎 The Giver Project: Everything Has Its Cost

The independent reading book that you choose for the project must be one that you have read in 7th grade.

This is an assignment that you will revise (with Mrs. Posey's feedback) until you have earned 20/20.  
After April 4, Mrs. Posey will not be checking this assignment regularly.  If you'd like more feedback, please fill out a late-work slip or make see Mrs. Posey in person before school, after school, or during flex.

Finish the chapter 19 Pre-Reading and Post-Reading Reflection if you didn't finish in class.

Answer each question in complete sentences.  Please do NOT copy and paste in this doc if you want credit.  I want to see YOUR thinking.

Choose 4 questions, and write your answers on binder paper.  Write in complete sentences (3 sentences minimum per question).  Show me your thinking!

Keep taking this quiz until you have 20/20.

Quiz on Monday, March 23rd

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, a point will be deducted from your homework score
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Jonas G
Jonas G1
Jonas G2
Jonas G3

Please update your reading record by 8:00pm on Tuesday.  
Take any books off your reading record that you're not ready to discuss with Mrs. Posey.

Directions:  Complete 7th Grade IXL II.2: Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me" to a Smart Score of 90.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, a point will be deducted from your homework score
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Jonas G
Jonas G1
Jonas G2
Jonas G3

Directions:  Complete 7th Grade IXL II.2: Compound subjects and objects with "I" and "me" to a Smart Score of 90.

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A note about academic and personal integrity:
Students are to maintain academic and personal integrity on all assignments. Copying, plagiarizing, cheating, and using artificial intelligence on one’s work undermines the learning goals of our classroom and is inappropriate behavior.

While large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and Gemini can be useful for studying, summarizing, and understanding concepts, students should not make use of LLMs for purposes relating to English class without prior approval. Presenting or submitting writing and/or research that was created wholly or in part by an LLM without explicit permission will constitute a violation of academic integrity in this class. Unfortunately, with LLMs so widely accessible, it can occasionally be challenging to determine authorship of submitted assignments. For this reason, all submitted writing assignments must have a full revision history to be eligible for credit.

Due Next Class:
Entire rough draft including the counterargument.

Due Next Class:
Introduction
All three body paragraphs
Conclusion

Due Wednesday:

Introduction
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2

Lead-in Sentence Stems:
For example, the article “(title)” by (author or sponsor), (credentials), says …
According to “(title)” published by (sponsor), (credentials), …
(Author), (credentials), supports this claim. In her article “(title),” she writes …
(Author), (credentials), argued for a related point in “(title).” He claims/describes/argues/writes …

You must have two pieces of evidence for each reason MINIMUM
Evidence may be quotes or paraphrases
You must use two DIFFERENT sources for each reason

Return to this doc every time you work on your AI Essay.

Study!  Final Test (Root, Prefix, Suffix) on Wednesday, February 11.

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

Complete the following IXL lessons to a smart score of 90:
7th Grade IXL U.6 words with -full
7th Grade IXL U.7 words with -less
7th Grade IXL U.8 words with -ible and -able

Use the Lesson 5 slides and the Argument Writing Checklist to edit and revise your Artificial Intelligence Argument Essay.  Your final draft is due next class.

Revise your reasoning/analysis.  Finish your entire rough draft, including a 1-2 sentence conclusion, by next class.

Complete the rough draft of your introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, and body paragraph 3.   Choose the best evidence to match your reasons and "pack a punch."   Add lead-ins to give context and information about the source. Do your best on the reasoning/analysis; you'll learn more about real-life argument analysis next lesson.

Do all of your writing in the assignment  "💻 Artificial Intelligence Argument Essay" located under "Long-Term Assignments and Resources" on the Classwork tab.

Quiz Wednesday, 1/28

Complete the following IXL lessons to a smart score of 90:
7th Grade IXL U.1
7th Grade IXL U.2
7th Grade IXL U.3
7th Grade IXL U.4
7th Grade IXL U.5

Quiz Wednesday, 1/28

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you do not follow these directions, a point will be deducted 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

Write a rough draft of your introduction and body paragraph #1.
Do all of your writing in the assignment  "💻 Artificial Intelligence Argument Essay" located under "Long-Term Assignments and Resources" on the Classwork tab.

Note-taking sheet with 15 pieces of evidence due Thursday, January 22.  Come to class prepared for one-on-one debates.

Word Part Quiz on Wednesday, January 21

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...
LeBron J
LeBron J1
LeBron J2
LeBron J3

Your speech note card and photo are due on January 15.
Check the attached schedule for your speech date.
Show your parents your speech date to make sure you will be in school that day!

In your English Notebook, please complete any word part SYMBOLS that you didn't finish in class.

BLOOKET: Use your first name and last initial when you play.  
If you want to practice multiple times, simply add a number to your name.
For example...
Steph C
Steph C1
Steph C2
Steph C3

On Thursday, you'll complete your accountability check and your Q2 reading progress reflection.

Complete the attached practice and correct it using your notes.  Study the words you miss.

Study ideas:
-make flash cards  for words that are tricky for you
-play the attached Blooket (as many times as you want)
-meet with a friend and quiz one another (break, lunch, flex)
-write sentences for the words
-ask a parent or sibling to quiz you on definitions, synonyms, or sentences
-create a symbol/picture to help you remember the definitions
-remember...all of the words and definitions are in your English notebook

Please finish both the chart and the letter to yourself if you didn't finish in class.  You can use these notes on your on-demand final!

If you were absent, you can print the handout or pick one up from Mrs. Posey before the weekend.

If you were in class, finish the Solo on your own.  The directions below are only for absent students.
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If you were absent for this lesson, please do the following:
Card 1:  SKIP (or play vocab games for 5 minutes - you decide)
Card 2: SKIP
Card 3:  Follow the instructions on slide 1; SKP slide 2
Card 4:  SKIP
Card 5:  Follow the instructions on the card
Card 6:  Follow the instructions on the card
Card 7:  Follow the instructions on the card
Card 8:  Follow the instructions on the card

Card 9:  SKIP
Card 10: Follow the instructions on the card
Card 11:  Do the poll
Card 12:  Complete the exit ticket
Card 13:  Complete the Solo

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 deadline to recite the entire poem is December 10th.

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!

Finish any part of the lesson that you didn't finish in class.

Keep revising until you have 20/20.  Mrs. Posey is not longer checking this assignment regularly, so leave her a private comment on this assignment or see her in person when you're ready for her to give you more feedback.  Get a flex pass if you need help.

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...
Dorthea E
Dorthea E1
Dorthea E2
Dorthea E3

Complete slides 1-11.
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 🎶

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If you were absent, please do the lesson at your own pace:
CARD 1:  Skip
CARD 2-9:  Follow the directions on all the cards (Note: Some cards have more than one slide)
CARD 10: Solo

1.  Review your notes
2. Memorize the comma rule
3. Recite coordinating and subordinating conjunctions
4. Play an extra Blooket (optional)

Use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you want to play more than once, add a number to your name.

Example
Merv P 
Merv P1
Merv P2
Merv P3

See the attached doc for all the lesson directions if you were absent.

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

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If you were absent for this lesson, please do the following:
Card 1:  SKIP (or play vocab games for 5 minutes - you decide)
Card 2: SKIP
Card 3:  Listen to the story again.  Answer the questions in your mind as you listen
Card 4:  SKIP
Card 5:  Choose one (FORTUNATO, MONTRESOR or the SETTING) and complete the slide that goes along with what you chose.
Card 6:  SKIP
Card 7:  SKIP
Card 8:  Do the Solo

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."
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If you were ABSENT during this lesson, do the following before the Solo.
Complete cards 2-11.  Press HAND In as you complete each activity.
On card 5, you may choose if you want to focus on the narrator, Fortunato, or the setting.

Keep revising and resubmitting until you have 20/20.  Mrs. Posey is no longer checking this assignment regularly, so please leave her a private comment to let her know you're ready to have your paragraph graded again.  See Mrs. Posey in person if you need help.

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 1-9 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.

Slides 1-2:  Write another opening argument in your "Tell-Tale Heart" Notebook. (Page 29)
Slides 3-11:  Answer the questions.
Remember to press "Hand In."

How to Study:
1.  Play the Blooket (Coordinating vs. Subordinating)
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

Finish page 26 (Insanity) or page 27 (Sanity) in your "Tell-Tale Heart" Booklet.  You need at least 5 pieces of evidence with reasoning.
See the attached slideshow for detailed instructions.

Please use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you want to play more than once, add a number to your name.  
Example:
Steph C
Steph C 1
Steph C 2

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."

THE DIRECTIONS BELOW ARE ONLY FOR ABSENT STUDENTS
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LESSON 2
If you were absent, please complete:
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 2:  Re-read the end of the story
Card 3:  SKIP
Card 4:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 5:  Follow all directions on the card - Don't forget to press SAVE when you finish your work in the Tell-Tale Art app.
Card 6:  Follow all the directions on the card
Card 7:  Follow all the directions on the card
Card 8:  Solo
Don't forget to press SAVE when you finish your work in the Tell-Tale Art app.

Answer all the questions in the Solo, and complete all the activities.

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, read through Amplify Introduction slides first.
Please complete the lesson on your own and then do the Solo.
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 2: Skip
Card 3:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 4:  Watch "The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic Part 1 (see instructions below)
Card 5:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 6:  Watch "The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic Part 2 (see instructions below)
Card 7:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 8:  Watch "The Tell-Tale Heart" Animatic Part 3 (see instructions below)
Card 9:  Follow all directions on the card
Card 10:  Skip
Card 11:  Skip
Card 12:  Complete all pages of the Solo
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!

1. Read through the vocabulary slides and copy the definitions into your English Notebook
2. Choose 4 vocabulary words and fill out the chart handout you were given in class

Please use your first name and last initial when you play.  If you want to play more than once, add a number to your name.  
Example:
Steph C
Steph C 1
Steph C 2

1. Copy the notes in your notebook and update your Table of Contents
2. Complete the handout given to you in class
3. Correct and fix any errors

Your realistic fiction story lives here!
Return to this document every time you work on your realistic fiction story.

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes a day for a total of three hours. (You can have one day off!) Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not. DO NOT write "same as last week." This will result in no credit; I want you to think about what your current schedule looks like.

When will you read this week?

EXAMPLE ANSWER #1:
Monday: 30 minutes before school
Tuesday: 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday: 30 minutes after school
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Sunday: 60 minutes in the afternoon

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed M-F (two hours).

I will collect your blue checklist on Monday.

Quiz on Thursday/Friday.

You have a formatting & punctuating dialogue quiz on Thursday/Friday!
On a 3x5 index card, write down any notes you'd like to use on the quiz.  
Please refer to the PURPLE handout in your English Notebook titled "Rules for Formatting Dialogue."
You can find a digital copy of "Rules for Formatting Dialogue"  under 📝 Realistic Fiction Story.

Homework:  Your story rough draft is due Thursday/Friday!  

FIND YOUR STORY DOC UNDER "RESOURCES"

If you want full credit, use your first and last name when you play.  If you want to play more than once, add a number to your name.  
Example:
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift 1
Taylor Swift 2

English Essentials Quiz:  Wednesday, September 3

Homework:  Set a timer for 20 minutes and work on your rough draft.  
Focus on making your dialogue realistic and less confusing.  Turn on the lights!
Add tension. Highlight your new section of tension in light orange.

Your WHOLE story rough draft is due on September 25th or 26th.
 
FIND YOUR STORY DOC UNDER "RESOURCES"

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes a day for a total of three hours. (You can have one day off!) Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not. DO NOT write "same as last week." This will result in half credit; I want you to think about what your current schedule looks like.

When will you read this week?

EXAMPLE ANSWER #1:
Monday: 30 minutes before school
Tuesday: 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday: 30 minutes after school
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Sunday: 60 minutes in the afternoon

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed M-F (two hours).

Homework:  Set a timer for 20 minutes and work on your rough draft.  
Your Goal:  Have three scenes finished by Wednesday.
FIND YOUR STORY DOC UNDER "Resources and Long-Term Assignments."

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes a day for a total of three hours. (You can have one day off!) Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not. DO NOT write "same as last week." This will result in no credit; I want you to think about what your current schedule looks like.

When will you read this week?

EXAMPLE ANSWER #1:
Monday: 30 minutes before school
Tuesday: 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday: 30 minutes after school
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Sunday: 60 minutes in the afternoon

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed M-F (two hours).

Set a timer for 20 minutes and focus on parts of your story that feel important enough to be stretched out.  Slow down and story-tell, bit by bit, using strategies for 3D writing.
FIND YOUR STORY DOC UNDER "RESOURCES"

In your English Notebook, create a story arc, timeline, or chart to map out your story.  You will have about 8 items on your finished product.  See the slideshow for examples.

I challenge you to make a second version of your story to see what version you like best.

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes a day for a total of three hours. (You can have one day off!) Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not. DO NOT write "same as last week." This will result in no credit; I want you to think about what your current schedule looks like.

When will you read this week?

EXAMPLE ANSWER #1:
Monday: 30 minutes before school
Tuesday: 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday: 30 minutes after school
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Sunday: 60 minutes in the afternoon

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed M-F (two hours).

Finish any part of the "Scene Boot Camp" activity that you did not finish in class.

This Blooket is no longer available to play.  To make up this assignment, please create a handwritten practice quiz using all the terms on the English Essentials notes.  Include an answer key.

Requirements:  Choose any game and answer 40 questions correctly.
If you want full credit, use your first and last name when you play.  If you want to play more than once, add a number to your name.  
Example:
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift 1
Taylor Swift 2

English Essentials Quiz:  Wednesday, September 3

In your notebook … 
Continue writing down fictional story ideas based on universal big ideas. You should have SEVEN or more ideas before our next class.
When another fictional idea occurs to you, write that down, too! 
Be sure to write LONG.  Fully develop each idea so you can tell if it’s worthy of pursuing.   
Universal Big Ideas:
Love
Family
Friendship
Courage
Revenge
Identity
Growing up
Death
Doubt
Justice
Loneliness
Change
Survival
Failure
Honesty

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes a day for a total of three hours. (You can have one day off!) Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not.

When will you read this week?

EXAMPLE ANSWER #1:
Monday: 30 minutes before school
Tuesday: 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday: 30 minutes after school
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Sunday: 60 minutes in the afternoon

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed M-F (two hours).

Cut out your spine BEFORE CLASS if you want full credit. 
Write your first name, last name, and class period on the back if you want credit for you work.

Bring your favorite book into our classroom!  Follow the directions on the handout, and choose ONE of the book spines templates to complete.

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes a day for a total of three hours. (You can have one day off!) Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not.

When will you read this week?

EXAMPLE ANSWER #1:
Monday: 30 minutes before school
Tuesday: 30 minutes before bed
Wednesday: 30 minutes after school
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Sunday: 60 minutes in the afternoon

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed M-F (two hours).

Bring in a recent (or relatively recent) photo of yourself to display on your name poster.  The photo should be no larger than 4x6.  If you need Mrs. Posey to print your photo for you, please email her no later than 8 am on the morning your photo is due.

Bring your independent reading book to class for our first Status of the Class.

Please finish at home if you didn't have enough time in class.