P2 | English Assignments

Stop by after school to pick up your projects. Thank you for your hard work on these! Everyone was so impressed by them.

Remember to write your speech day on a calendar at home. You will receive 10 process points when you return your signed contract on Wednesday, 4/29.

If you need another copy, please stop by R2.

Fill out the Speech Topic Approval Google Form.

You do not need to start writing your speech at home, but you should come to our next class with a topic in mind. 

*Mrs. Brucato will need to approve your topic before you can start writing.

Please carefully remove all sticky notes. You will return your Giver book to the library during class, and turn in your bookmark for 10 process points.

Use the slides, checklist, and rubric to revise your writing to earn as many of the 100 points as possible.

If you need help printing: Email Mrs. Brucato by 8:30 am on Friday, 4/24.

A few project reminders:

Neatly attach all four paragraphs (Times New Roman, Size 12, 1.15 spacing) to your symbol in some way (no white-on-white; see Mrs. Brucato for construction paper!)
Display a typed 1-2 sentence symbol explanation + your theme statement (any font/size; big and bold) on your symbol.
Write your name where it is easily found.

You may drop off your amazing projects in the morning before school starts on Tuesday; my door will be open at 8:00 am!

Spend time and effort putting together a creative, unique, and neat final product. Your projects will be displayed at Open House, so turn in something you are proud of. You can use any materials you want! 


Your project should include:
Four printed paragraphs, a one-sentence typed theme statement, and a one-sentence typed symbol explanation displayed on a visual symbol.
Email Mrs. Brucato if you need help printing before 8:30 am this Friday, 4/24. 

Late penalty: 10% of your total points will be deducted each day.

Project Due Date: Tuesday, April 28th. 
You will turn in four paragraphs typed, printed, and displayed on a visual symbol you create at home.
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A Note About Academic Integrity:
Plagiarism is defined as taking someone else’s work or ideas and passing them off as one’s own. All writing on this project must be your own. 
When using evidence from other sources, you must include a citation. 
You may not use AI to write your paragraphs.
You may not copy and paste ANYTHING into your document.
You must have a full revision history to receive credit.
If you choose not to follow the academic integrity policies listed here, you will receive a grade of “zero” with no possible makeup.

The Giver project is due in two weeks! You will have more writing time in class, but please start collecting materials and creating your symbol at home. Use your creativity and don't wait until the last minute.

You will not have any class time to work on your symbol.

To receive full credit, you must:
Include an imaginative, original symbol that clearly represents the chosen theme.
Demonstrate careful attention to neatness and detail.

Today, you will learn how to correct comma splices and run-on sentences using four strategies. After the lesson, please revise ALL of the lead-ins in your Giver project paragraphs so there are NO comma splices or run-ons.

Follow the order listed below:

1. Notes: 
Update your Table of Contents: Fixing Run-ons and Comma Splices (2 pages).
Glue in the TWO yellow handouts.
Fill in your notes (image attached).
Complete the practice handout on your own or with your table partner.
2. Practice: 
Play the Blooket --  60 questions answered correctly for full credit. 
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 
NICKNAME = First name + first two initials of your last name: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2.
There will be a quiz next week.

See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.

On Friday, you will take a quiz to test your knowledge of fixing run-on sentences and comma splices using the four strategies taught in class. 

How to study:
-Take the practice quiz attached
-Study the slides and your notes
-Play the Blooket again for more practice (#18)

1. Finish Paragraph #4 before our next class. We will edit and revise all four paragraphs in class. 
(Resources —> ✂️ The Giver Project —> Paragraph Outlines)
2. Continue working on your symbol at home; your completed project is due in one week!

1. Finish paragraph #2 AND paragraph #3 by the start of our next class. 

Resources —> ✂️ The Giver Project —> Paragraph Outlines

2. Continue working on your symbol at home this weekend! Reminder: your symbol cannot just be a drawing.

You'll need it to draft Paragraph #2 in class on Wednesday! If you do not have a copy, please stop by the library or find a copy on Sora.

After Mrs. Brucato leaves a comment that says "Approved" on your project planning sheet (#15), draft Paragraph #1 on your outline document: Resources —> ✂️ The Giver Project —> Paragraph Outlines.

If you were absent, please read or listen to the rest of The Giver to stay on track with your class.

Before we return from break:
Choose an independent reading book for your project that you have read and finished in 7th grade. 
Brainstorm a big idea or theme that connects The Giver to your independent reading book.
Read the assignment sheet thoroughly.
*Do not start writing your paragraphs or working on your symbol yet.

Classwork: 
1. Complete your Planning Sheet.
2. Wait for Mrs. Brucato to comment "APPROVED" on your project plan.
*While you wait: brainstorm for your symbol (sketch it out + material list)

Please note:

Pick any fiction or non-fiction book (no graphic novels) that you have read and finished in 7th grade. It must be on your Reading Record.
You should remember this book well and be interested in talking about it. 
It does not have to be similar to The Giver; all books can work for this project!

These two pages were glued into your notebook today. If you didn't finish during class, please complete for homework. 

If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes.

Answer the Reader's Response questions (attached) after you finish Chapter 20.

This counts as your 30 minutes of reading homework tonight!
Optional: two sticky note annotations.
There will be a reading quiz next class.

If you were absent, read Chapters 18 and 19 first.

If you didn't finish decorating your poem during class today, please turn it in on Wednesday.

Complete TWO sticky note annotations while you read Chapter 17. 
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*Use your bookmark or notes for annotation ideas.
*This counts as your 30 minutes of reading homework tonight.  

If you were absent, read Chapters 15 and 16 first.

1. Complete TWO sticky note annotations while you read Chapter 13.
2. Complete TWO sticky note annotations while you read Chapter 14. 

*Use your bookmark or notes for annotation ideas.
*This counts as your 30 minutes of reading homework tonight.  
*There will be a reading quiz next class. 

If you were absent, read Chapter 12 first.

In Chapter 12, The Giver introduces Jonas to the concept of color and gives him the memory of a rainbow.  In this assignment, you will write a poem to celebrate color.  Write about your favorite color or write about many colors.  The choice is yours; be creative! 

Directions: 
Choose a template provided or create your own.
Your poem should be at least 12 lines long.
No COPY/PASTE allowed.
*Mrs. Brucato will print your poem, and you will decorate it in class next week.

Complete TWO sticky note annotations while you read Chapter 11. Use your notebook or bookmark for annotation ideas.

This counts as your 30 minutes of reading homework tonight. There will be a quiz on Thursday (odd)/Friday (even).

If you didn't finish this during class, please finish for homework. 

Choose THREE questions to answer.  Each response must be 50 words or more.

If you were absent, listen to or read Chapters 9 and 10 first.

Use the checklist or slides to edit your Cost-Benefit Analysis (#4).
Press "TURN IN" on your final draft.
Mrs. Brucato will leave you feedback.
Grading Policy: You will receive a "0" or "20" with the option to revise again for full credit.

Use Mrs. Brucato's feedback to revise your writing. Press "Turn in" when you are ready for more feedback. Please disregard if you have already earned a 20/20 :).

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Every time we make a choice in life, there are costs and benefits. In Jonas's community, there are many examples of this. You will analyze one cost-benefit from The Giver for this assignment.
Follow the instructions carefully, and use the sample to guide you. 
To receive full credit, use complete sentences on your cost-benefit chart.
Forgot how to frame fictional quotations? See the example doc below.
If you were absent: Read or listen to Chapters 7 and 8. Then, watch the video attached here.

Last week, you learned how to use "I" as a subject pronoun and "me" as an object pronoun. 

There will be a quiz on Monday (odd)/Tuesday (even) to test your knowledge. 

Study ideas:
-Take the practice quiz until you reach 100%
-Play the Blooket again (#30)
-Review your notes

Use Mrs. Brucato's feedback to revise your writing. Press "Turn in" when you are ready for more feedback. Please disregard if you have already earned a 20/20 :).

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Every time we make a choice in life, there are costs and benefits. In Jonas's community, there are many examples of this. You will analyze one cost-benefit from The Giver for this assignment.
Follow the instructions carefully, and use the sample to guide you. 
To receive full credit, use complete sentences on your cost-benefit chart.
Forgot how to frame fictional quotations? See the example doc below.
If you were absent: Read or listen to Chapters 7 and 8. Then, watch the video attached here.

If you were absent today, please read or listen to Chapter 7 and Chapter 8 of The Giver to stay on track with your class.

Complete the Ceremony of 12 program you glued into your notebook today.

If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes.

If you were absent today, please read Chapters 5 and 6 of The Giver to stay on track with your class.

See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes when you return to school.

There will be a notebook check at the start of our next class. If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes.

There will be a notebook check on Wednesday at the start of class. If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes.

Wednesday is the deadline to turn in all missing work, use your Q3 late work pass, and complete quiz retakes for your final Quarter 3 grades. Mrs. Brucato will not accept late work past this date. 

➡️ Remember to fill out the Missing/Late Work Google Form

Today's grammar work will be completed independently. Please follow the order listed here. 

1. Lesson:
Watch the Edpuzzle and answer the questions to learn how to use “I” as a subject and “Me” as an object. 
2. Notes: 
Update your Table of Contents: Using the Pronouns "I" and "Me" (2 pages).
Glue in the pink handout.
Use the doc attached here to fill in your notes. 
3. Practice: 
Blooket: Answer 60 questions correctly for full credit. Use your first name + first two initials of your last name.
IXL: Complete 7th Grade ii.2 to a Smartscore of 90.

There will be a quiz next week.

If you were absent, please read or listen to Chapters 3 and 4 of The Giver to stay on track with your class.

Use your integrity. Any books reported should be finished and should match Status of the Class.

*If you are missing the required information about each book on your Reading Record, 10% will be taken from your independent reading grade for Q3.

If you were absent today, please read Chapters 1 and 2 of The Giver (or listen to the audio version) to stay on track with your class.

Today, you will explore the idea of a utopian society to introduce our class novel, The Giver by Lois Lowry.

1.  Read the Task Sheet
2.  You will write:
Introduction
ONE CERER body paragraph
Counterargument/rebuttal paragraph
Conclusion
3.  Remember to format for MLA, revise for formal tone, and review the rubric before pressing "TURN IN"

Academic Integrity:
All writing must be completed in class during the testing window.  
You may not copy and paste ANYTHING. 
You may not use AI to write your essay.  
You may not share details about this test with students from other classes.

You received this green handout in class on 3/5 (odd) or 3/6 (even). Mrs. Brucato will be collecting it next class. 

Remember to use as much detail as possible. It will help you later!

During class today, you started researching and collecting evidence for your final argument essay. 

Reminders:
Add all source links to the doc attached here, even if you chose to use the paper notetaker.
Press "Turn in" on this assignment at the end of class today. 
This is NOT homework. Please do not work on it outside of class.

Your completed rough draft is due at the start of our next class. 

Your essay should include: 
Introduction
Body paragraph #1
Body paragraph #2
Body paragraph #3
Counterargument/rebuttal paragraph
Conclusion
Add all writing to: ✍️ Coalition Group Argument Essay II (Resources).

Homework: Add counterargument in purple to three places in your essay:
Introduction: Acknowledge other claims.
Counterargument/rebuttal paragraph: Add this paragraph to the body of your essay where it makes sense. Include a counterclaim, rebuttal claim, and at least one piece of evidence with reasoning.
Conclusion: Reinforce how your claim outweighs other claims.
By our next class, your rough draft should be complete:
Introduction
Body paragraph 1
Body paragraph 2
Body paragraph 3
Counterargument paragraph
Conclusion

Use the resources (attached) or instructions on your desk to create a Works Cited page.

Reminders:
Add all sources from your essay (quotes and paraphrases) once into the citation tool on Google Docs.
Use February 2026 for the access day.
Add your Works Cited page to a NEW page at the end of your essay.

Today, you learned that writers shift their tone to match their audience so it feels like a professional piece. 

Homework:

1.  Use today's slides to finalize your essay.

2.  Revise until all of the boxes are "YES" on the Argument Writing Checklist in your notebook. 

3.  Review the rubric attached to ✍️ Coalition Group Argument Essay II (Resources).

4.  Ask a friend or family member to read your essay and leave you feedback.

5.  Press "TURN-IN" on your final draft!

Your 6-paragraph essay will include an introduction, three body paragraphs, a counterargument paragraph, and a conclusion. 

Use the outline attached to organize your writing. 
Questions? Check out the "FAQs About Argument Writing" doc.
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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.

Today, you learned that argument writers do their best work from start to finish. You also self-assessed your work using a writing checklist. Review the slides for conclusion examples and techniques. There are also a few reminders about lead-ins.

Homework: Finish all three body paragraphs and your conclusion. Skip the counterargument for now; we'll discuss that next class.

Today, you learned that argument writers do their best work from start to finish. Review the slides for introduction examples and techniques.

Homework: Finish your introduction and two body paragraphs. Skip the counterargument for now; we'll discuss that next class. 

Add all writing to: ✍️ Coalition Group Argument Essay II (Resources). DO NOT attach work here.

On Wednesday, you will be assessed on all the Greek & Latin Word Parts, Prefixes, and Suffixes you learned in this unit. 

Please spend time studying this week.

Study Ideas:

Play the Blooket 
Make Flashcards
Make a Quizlet
Take the Practice Test (attached)

ROUGH DRAFT DUE: Tuesday, 2/3
FINAL DRAFT DUE: Wednesday, 2/4
Return to this assignment every time you work on your essay.

Your final draft is due at the start of class on Wednesday, 2/4.

Before pressing "Turn in" on your essay, please: 
Work on any part of your essay that needs to be strengthened.
Use the slides to edit and revise.
Make all of the boxes “YES!" on the Writing Checklist in your notebook.
You did it! I'm so proud of you all.

Today, you learned that argument writers analyze evidence in ways that help their readers follow their argument. 

Homework: Your completed rough draft is due at the start of our next class. We will edit and revise in class. Your essay should include:
Introduction 
Body Paragraph #1
Body Paragraph #2
Body Paragraph #3
Conclusion 
There is a sample essay attached to this assignment. Compare your essay side-by-side, and see what improvements you can make.
*Add all writing to: RESOURCES > ✍️ Artificial Intelligence Argument Essay
*DO NOT attach anything to this assignment.

Please make your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice for the topic you'd like to write about next.

Today in class, you added nine suffixes to your knowledge of Greek and Latin word parts. In two weeks, you will have a test on all the prefixes, roots, and suffixes you have learned. 

For more practice, play Blooket for homework.

Answer 60 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 
Use your first name and the first two initials of your last name (Ex. HaleyBr1; HaleyBr2).

Today in class, you learned how to sort and rank your evidence to decide which packs the biggest punch. You also learned how to write lead-ins and cite internet sources correctly.

Homework:  Body paragraphs #2 and #3 are due before class on Friday.

Make sure you:
Add lead-ins to introduce ALL of your evidence 
Add citations where needed
Replace repetitive and/or vague evidence

*Add all writing to: RESOURCES > ✍️ Artificial Intelligence Argument Essay
*DO NOT attach anything to this assignment.

What do you want to write about next?  Place a check next to the topics that interest you.

This week, you will memorize 17 common prefixes.  Continue practicing the 26 Greek and Latin word parts you already learned. There will be a quiz next week.

Homework: Answer 60 questions correctly on Blooket for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 

*To receive credit, use your first name and the first two initials of your last name (ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2). NO NICKNAMES, please!

There will be a quiz on Common Prefixes this Wednesday. 

To help you study, 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

Today in class, you learned that argument writers test-drive their evidence through debate. Carefully consider all of the evidence presented during the debate. Make your final decision: Is AI more harmful or helpful for middle school students?

Homework: Your introduction and body paragraph #1 are due before our next class. 

*Add all writing to: RESOURCES > ✍️ Artificial Intelligence Argument Essay
*DO NOT attach anything to this assignment.

Is AI more harmful or helpful for middle school students?

Today, you learned that when taking sides in an argument, you must weigh the reasons and evidence offered by both sides, remain open, and suspend judgment to develop a considered opinion.


Homework: Your notetaker is due at the start of class on Friday. To receive full credit:
Steps 1, 2, and 3 are complete.
15 pieces of evidence total (quotes and paraphrases) for PRO/CON.
Reminder: Do not use an article for more than three pieces of evidence.

On Wednesday, you will be assessed on the 26 Greek and Latin Word Parts you have been practicing.

How to study:
1. Take the Google Form practice quiz (attached)
2. Quiz yourself using the practice game (attached)
3. Play the Blookets again (#4 & #7)
4. Make Flashcards or Quizlet

Let's take your knowledge of the 26 Greek and Latin Word Parts you learned last week to the next level! There will be a quiz next Wednesday.

1. Memorize all 26 word parts. 

2. Play the Blooket to practice defining words with these word parts. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. 

You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 

Nickname = first name + first two initials of last name (ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2)

On Friday, January 16th, Mrs. Brucato will assign 10 process points for:
bringing your completed speech notecard to class
attaching your photo to 1. 🗣️ Photo Speech: A Moment That Matters

Attach your photo to this assignment and complete your notecard by Friday, January 16th.

Please see the attached schedule and be prepared on your speech day. Practice, practice, practice!

New year, new Blookets!  If you were absent, copy down the notes (attached) and see Mrs. Brucato for the handout.

1. Memorize all 26 word parts taught in class today. This knowledge can help you figure out the meaning of new words. 

2. Play Blooket for more practice. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 

*To receive credit, use your first name and the first two initials of your last name (ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2). NO NICKNAMES, please!

Please complete this pre-assessment during class today. 

This is the time to show off everything you remember about argument writing.  Please relax and do your best!

Remember to visit the library today if you want to get ahead on your 20-book/5,000-page Reading Challenge over winter break.

I hope your break is fun, restful, and full of lots of cozy reading time! See you all in 2026.

Next Thursday, 12/18, will be the deadline to turn in all missing work, use your Q2 late work pass, and complete retakes for your final Q2 grades.
 
Remember to fill out the Missing/Late Work Google Form.

Mrs. Brucato will assess your reading progress during Quarter 2.
Your Reading Record should match Status of the Class. 
Include: Month, Author, Title, Pages, Level, Rating, and Comment for each book listed (10% will be deducted from your score if it's incomplete).
Remove any books that you have not read or finished in Q2. 
 All 7th graders are expected to read 20 books, or 5,000 pages, by the end of the school year.
(Resources > 📚 Reading Record).

Complete this form for Status of the Class today.

Thank you for being the kind, helpful, and respectful students I know you all to be while Mrs. Brucato is out sick. 


Please note: You may not visit the library during independent reading time today. If you need a book, please borrow one from Sora or our classroom library using Booksource.

Reminder: Any misbehavior reported with a guest teacher will result in a referral.

Complete your storyboard for "The Masque of the Red Death" using words and pictures. Tell the whole story using evidence from the text.
 If you created one digitally (Storyboardthat, Canva, Procreate, Slides, or Google Drawings), attach it here. 

 Make it neat; make it colorful!

On Thursday, December 11th, you will be assessed on all 30 vocabulary words from "The Raven," "The Tell-Tale Heart," and "The Cask of Amontillado." 

How to study:
Take the practice test 
Play the Blooket
Study with Quizlet or make your own flashcards
Reread the definitions
Write down the definitions from memory
On the test, be prepared to:
Write synonyms of the vocab word
Write antonyms of the vocab word
Identify definitions
Use context clues to identify the missing vocab word
Use the vocab word in a sentence
Draw an image to represent the vocab word

*To prepare, finish analyzing your practice rubric and write yourself a letter with advice to use on the On-Demand (handed out in class on Friday, 12/5)*

➡️  On Monday (odd)/Tuesday (even), you will have forty-five minutes to plan, draft, revise, and edit a CERER about "The Raven," "The Cask of Amontillado,"  OR  "The Tell-Tale Heart" worth 65 product points. I am looking forward to seeing all that you have learned throughout our Poe Unit.

➡️  In order to do well on the On-Demand, you should be able to:

Write an MLA heading
Center and correctly capitalize a creative title
Write a claim in response to a prompt
Select 2 pieces of evidence (quotations) from the text to support your claim
Use lead-ins that provide context and flow smoothly into the quotation
Use a correct MLA citation after each quote
Write a strong analysis (reasoning) to explain how the quotes prove your claim
Use proper conventions such as indenting a paragraph, surrounding short story titles and poems with quotation marks, and correctly spelling the author and characters' names
Correct errors in capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling using a resource such as Spell Check

On Wednesday, there will be an open-poem quiz on "The Raven" to assess your reading comprehension. To prepare, review your Solos (Sub-unit 4 > Lessons 1, 2, 3) and reread or listen to the poem.

Homework: Complete all parts of the SOLO on Card 13 (Sub-unit 4 > Lesson 3). 

You will read the next part of the poem and answer multiple-choice questions. Remember to press "Hand in" when you are done.

If you were absent:
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 2:  Practice reciting the first stanza three times from memory
Card 3:  Follow the directions on the card. Then, watch the animation under "Lesson Materials" (stop the video at 3:42)
Card 4: Skip
Cards 5-8:  Choose ONE of these cards and follow the directions
Card 9: Skip
Card 10: Follow the directions on the card; paraphrase Stanza 18
Card 11: Answer the poll
Card 12: Complete the Exit Ticket
Card 13: Complete all parts of the Solo

This is your final practice (process) CERER paragraph before the On-Demand (product) next Monday/Tuesday. You will complete it fully during class today, and there will be no revision opportunities. 

Remember to use the skills you have practiced in your last two CERERs. You will use your score to make improvements before the product assessment.

Use any of the four techniques we practiced during class to memorize the first stanza of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven." Be ready to recite it during class in one week on Friday, November 21st, for a 10-point product grade.

*You will do this to understand and appreciate his most famous poem's rhythm, rhyme, and meaning.

Extra Credit: Memorize the second stanza for a little extra credit. Memorize all 108 lines by December 10th for a SPECIAL PRIZE & BRAGGING RIGHTS! 🎁

To prepare for our new Poe text, you will master ten new vocabulary words from a poem called "The Raven." There will be a culminating vocabulary test at the end of our unit, so continue to study all 30 words. 

Homework: Play Blooket more practice. 

Answer 40 questions correctly for full credit. 
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total.
NICKNAME = first name and the first TWO initials of your last name (Ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2).

Today, you learned about punctuating compound sentences. There will be a quiz on compound and complex sentences next week.  

Homework: Play Blooket more practice. 

Answer 40 questions correctly for full credit. 
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total.
NICKNAME = first name and the first TWO initials of your last name (Ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2).
 If you were absent, copy down the notes (attached) in your notebook, and see Mrs. Brucato for the practice handout.

You will recite the first stanza of "The Raven" from memory on Thursday (odd)/Friday (even) for 10 product points.

You may recite Stanza 2 for extra credit.

On Thursday (odd)/Friday (even), there will be a 10-point quiz on punctuating compound and complex sentences correctly. Look at your notes, review the slides, and play the (optional) Blooket to prepare.

Homework: Complete the SOLO on Card 9 (Sub-unit 4 > Lesson 2). Skip page 3 and complete the drawing activity on the handout from class instead.

Try your best to read and understand the entire poem. It will be challenging! We will continue to discuss and analyze it in class. I recommend listening to the audio.

If you were absent, complete the attached self-paced lesson.

Homework: Complete all parts of the SOLO on Card 10 (Sub-unit 4 > Lesson 1).

You will:
 Reread the first two stanzas of "The Raven" while listening to the audio
 Practice different memorization strategies
 Answer six multiple-choice questions
Press "Hand in" 
If you were absent:
Card 1:  Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 2:  Follow the directions on the card
Card 3:  Click on Lesson Brief
-Scroll down and look under "Materials"
-Watch "Raven Video Contest Winner: Bret"
-Watch "Raven Video Contest Winner: Finnie"
-Take the poll
Card 4:  Follow the directions on the card
Card 5:  Follow the directions on the card
Card 6:  Follow the directions on the card
Card 7:  Recite as much as you can without looking
Card 8:  Take the poll
Card 9:  Complete the Exit Ticket
Card 10:  Complete all parts of the Solo

Thursday is the final day of the House of Hope donation drive. Consider donating non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies, and/or hygiene products for those in need. Mrs. Brucato will give you a T-shirt when you bring in your donations!

Thank you for your generosity.

Monday is the first day for donations. Please consider donating any of the items below, and bring your donations to our classroom. The more we can collect, the better! Thank you for your generosity.

Homework: Complete the Solo on Card 9 (Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 5).

You will:
Complete the activities and answer the multiple-choice questions.
**Please do NOT read another story for the Quest - skip that part!**
Press "Hand in".
 
If you were absent, complete the self-paced lesson attached here.

Next Wednesday, there will be a 20-point reading comprehension quiz for "The Cask of Amontillado". You can refer to the story during your quiz, but it would be a good idea to reread it before class and review any incorrect answers on your solos to help you study.

 Because it is an open-story quiz, there will be no retakes.

Solos to help you study:
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 1
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 2
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 3
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 5

Today, you learned about using commas in a complex sentence. If you were absent, copy down the notes (attached) in your notebook.

Homework: Play Blooket more practice. 

Answer 30 questions correctly for full credit. 
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total.
NICKNAME = first name and the first TWO initials of your last name (Ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2).

Next Wednesday, there will be a 20-point reading comprehension quiz for "The Cask of Amontillado". You can refer to the story during your quiz, but it would be a good idea to reread it before class and review any incorrect answers on your solos to help you study.

 Because it is an open-story quiz, there will be no retakes.

Solos to help you study:
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 1
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 2
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 3
Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 5

Grading policy: You will receive a "0" until you revise using Mrs. Brucato's feedback; you can resubmit as many times as needed to earn full credit. You will receive a 20/20 when there are no more revisions required.

Use the checklist and slides to revise 20. 🎭 CERER: Costume Connections. Then, resubmit your paragraph, and Mrs. Brucato will leave you feedback. 

Grading policy: You will receive a "0" until you revise using Mrs. Brucato's feedback; you can resubmit as many times as needed to earn full credit. You will receive a 20/20 when there are no more revisions required.

To prepare for our next Poe story, you will master ten new vocabulary words from "The Cask of Amontillado". There will be a culminating vocabulary test at the end of our unit, so continue to study all 20 words. 

Homework: Play Blooket for more practice. Answer 40 questions correctly to earn full credit.
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 
Use your first name and the first two initials of your last name (Ex. Haley Br, HaleyBr1).

Homework: Complete the Solo on Card 7 (Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 3).

You will:
Reread the story. This is an important strategy for comprehending difficult texts.
Answer the five multiple-choice questions.
**Please do NOT read another story for the Quest - skip that part!**
Press "Hand in".
 
If you were absent:
Card 1: Spend 5 minutes on the Vocabulary App.
Card 2: Watch the animation:
-Click on Lesson Brief (to the left of all the cards)
-Scroll down and look to the right under “Materials.”
-Click on “Cask Animation”
Card 3: You will do the work for this card on a separate document on Google Classroom.
Card 4: Skip.
Card 5: Follow all instructions on the card.
Card 6: Follow all instructions on the card.
Card 7: Complete the solo. DO NOT read another story for the Quest.

Today, you learned about independent and subordinate (dependent) clauses. If you were absent, copy down the notes (attached) in your notebook.

Homework: Play Blooket more practice. 

Answer 30 questions correctly for full credit. 
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total.
NICKNAME = first name and the first TWO initials of your last name (Ex. HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2).

If you didn't finish in class today, please turn in your Halloween idiom activity at the start of our next class. 


Absent? Pick an idiom from the list attached.

You will take a culminating vocabulary test at the end of our Poetry & Poe unit. Take this practice quiz until you reach 100% to gauge how much you still need to study all 20 words. 

Other ways to study:
-Make Flashcards
-Make a Quizlet

Homework:  Complete the Solo on Card 8 (Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 2). **SKIP PAGE 3  - do NOT read another story for the quest!** 

You will:
Reread the ending of the story.
Highlight details about revenge. 
Answer the multiple-choice questions. 
Press "Hand in." 
 
If you were absent:
Card 1: Spend 5 minutes on the Vocabulary App.
Card 2: Skip.
Card 3: Listen to the story's ending and answer the questions on the card.
Card 4: Follow all instructions on the card.
Card 5: Navigate to Lesson Brief > Materials. 
-Watch the Casting Director and Art Director videos. 
-Choose Montresor p.2, Fortunato p.3, or the Setting p.3.
-Follow all instructions on your chosen page.
Card 6: Navigate to Lesson Brief > Materials. 
-Watch the Character Design and Setting videos.
-Answer all questions on the card.
Card 7: Skip
Card 8: Complete all parts of the Solo. Press "Hand in".

Homework: Complete the Solo on Card 11 (Sub-unit 3 > Lesson 1). Remember to press "Hand in." 

You will:
Visualize what is happening as you read or listen to the rest of "The Cask of Amontillado."
Answer seven multiple-choice questions.
Write two questions you still have about the story.
Value: 17 points (10 points for completion and up to 7 points for accuracy)

IF YOU WERE ABSENT:
Card 1: Spend 5 minutes on the vocabulary app
Card 2: Follow the instructions on the card
Card 3: Paraphrase the text 
Card 4: Follow the instructions on the card
Card 5: Pick one of the options and follow all of the instructions on the card
Card 6: Paraphrase the text 
Card 7: Read the text on the card
Card 8: Follow the instructions on the card
Card 9: Answer the poll
Card 10: Skip
Card 11: Complete the solo for homework

Homework: Complete all parts of the Solo on Card 8 (Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 6). Press "Hand in" on Amplify when you're done.

You will listen to or read Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" to prepare for our next short story. This story will be challenging, but we will work together to comprehend it in class. Try your best. I hope you enjoy it!

Next class, there will be a 20-point reading comprehension quiz on "The Tell-Tale Heart." You will be able to refer to the story during your quiz, but it would be a good idea to reread it beforehand and review any missed questions on the solos. Because it is an open-book quiz, there will be no retakes.

Review the following Solos to help you study:
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 1
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 2
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 3
Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 5

*You will have 25 minutes of prep time during class on Wednesday*

You started this in class with your debate team and will finish it on your own. The more evidence you collect, the better prepared you will be for the debate on Thursday (odd)/Friday (even). 

1. With your debate team:

Highlight, annotate, and gather evidence from your printed story.
PAGE 26: LEGALLY INSANE debate teams – collect your evidence here
PAGE 27: LEGALLY SANE debate teams – collect your evidence here
*Workbook Requirements: At least 5 pieces of evidence with lead-ins and citations; one sentence of reasoning to explain how the chosen evidence proves legal insanity or sanity.

2. With your debate team:

PAGE 28: Choose your BEST evidence and write an opening argument
3. On your own:

PAGE 29: Write a backup opening argument using a second piece of evidence

4. Complete the SOLO: Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 5 > Card 10

Homework: To prepare for your debate on Friday...
Write a second opening argument in your Amplify Workbook (p. 29). Do not write it on Amplify. 
Complete all parts of the solo on Card 10.
Press "Hand in".

If you were absent:
 > Leave Mrs. Brucato a private comment to see which side you are representing in the debate. 
> Stop by R2 for your Amplify workbook.

Today, you learned about SUBORDINATING conjunctions and began memorizing them. There will be a quiz next week to test your knowledge of subordinating AND coordinating conjunctions.

Homework: 
1. Memorize the subordinating conjunctions to the tune of "Happy Birthday". 
2. Memorize the coordinating conjunctions (FANBOYS).
3. Play Factory for more practice. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. 
*You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. Use your first name and first two initials of your last name (HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3).

If you were absent, use the slides to update your Table of Contents and copy the notes into your notebook. See Mrs. Brucato for the practice handout.

On Wednesday, you will take a closed-notebook quiz on Coordinating Conjunctions (FANBOYS) and Subordinating Conjunctions (sung to the tune of "Happy Birthday"). Please memorize the conjunctions, review the slides, and play the optional Blooket linked here for more practice!

Homework: Revise and resubmit your paragraph using Mrs. Brucato's feedback. Disregard if you have already earned a 20/20 :).

Grading policy: You will receive a "0" until you revise your work; you can resubmit as many times as needed to earn full credit. You will receive a 20/20 when there are no more revisions required.

If you didn't finish in class today, complete all parts of the Solo on Card 8. 

To receive credit:
Press "Hand In" on Amplify when you are done.

Finish revising your CERER (#7 on Google Classroom), and resubmit the final draft of your paragraph.

Grading Policy: You will receive a "0" until you revise using Mrs. Brucato's feedback; you can resubmit as many times as needed to earn full credit. You will receive a 20/20 when no more revisions are required. 

Thank you for working hard as editors to improve your writing skills!

Homework: Revise and resubmit your paragraph using Mrs. Brucato's feedback. Disregard if you have already earned a 20/20 :).

Grading policy: You will receive a "0" until you revise your work; you can resubmit as many times as needed to earn full credit. You will receive a 20/20 when there are no more revisions required.

At the end of our Poetry & Poe unit, you will take a culminating vocabulary test. Take this practice quiz to gauge how much more you need to study the first ten words you learned. 

Other ways to study:
-Make Flashcards
-Make a Quizlet

Homework: 

Finish the narrator's and reader's perspective storyboards. Remember to press SAVE when you finish your work in the Tell-Tale Art app.
Complete the Solo on Card 8. Value: 10 points for completion and up to 5 points for accuracy. 
-->Turn on paragraph numbers by clicking the "1, 2, 3" in the top left of the passage
-->Remember to press "Hand In" on AMPLIFY when you are done; otherwise, Mrs. Brucato will not see your work.
If you were absent: Make a copy and complete the "Self-Paced" lesson doc attached here. Share it with Mrs. Brucato when you're done.

To prepare for our next unit, you will master ten new vocabulary words in the short story we will read this week.

During class today, follow these steps:
1. Open the slideshow.
2. Update your Table of Contents. 
3. Glue in the pink handout from your guest teacher.
4. Write the exact definitions from the slides.
5. Play the Blooket for more practice:
Answer 40 questions correctly for full credit.
Nickname = first name & first two initials of last name (Ex. HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3).
You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 
There will be a vocabulary test at the end of our unit. 

If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for the notes.

Homework: Complete the Solo on Card 12. 

To receive credit: 
Finish reading/listening to the story.
Answer the questions on all 13 pages of Card 12.
Press "Hand In" on Amplify when you are done.
Value: 10 points for completion and up to 8 points for accuracy (18 points total). 

If you were absent:
Navigate to: ELA California > 7D: Poetry & Poe > Sub-unit 2 > Lesson 1
Card 1: Spend 5 minutes on Vocab
Card 2: Skip
Card 3: Listen to Paragraphs 1-2; sketch to "visualize" what is happening
Card 4: Watch the animation (click Lesson Brief ---> The Tell-Tale Heart Animatic, Part 1)
Card 5: Listen to Paragraphs 3-10; sketch to "visualize" what is happening
Card 6: Watch the animation (click Lesson Brief ---> The Tell-Tale Heart Animatic, Part 2)
Card 7: Listen to Paragraphs 11-13; sketch to "visualize" what is happening
Card 8: Watch the animation (click Lesson Brief ---> The Tell-Tale Heart Animatic, Part 3)
Card 9: Answer questions on pages 1 and 2
Card 10: Think about the answers to the questions
Card 11: Skip
Card 12: Complete the Solo for homework. Press "Hand in" when you're done to receive credit

Thursday, 10/9, will be the deadline to turn in all missing work, use your Q1 late work pass, and complete quiz retakes. Late work will not be accepted past this date.

➡️ Fill out the Missing/Late Work Google form anytime you finish a late assignment.
🎟 Raffle next week! Bring your unused passes to class on Thursday, 10/9 (odd)/Friday, 10/10 (even)

Mrs. Brucato will assess your reading progress during Quarter 1.
Your Reading Record should match Status of the Class. 
Include: Month, Author, Title, Pages, Level, Rating, and Comment for each book listed (10% will be deducted from your score if it's incomplete).
Remove any books that you have not read or finished in Q1. 
 All 7th graders are expected to read 20 books, or 5,000 pages, by the end of the school year.
(Resources > 📚 Reading Record).

Thursday, 10/9, will be the deadline to turn in all missing work, use your Q1 late work pass, and complete quiz retakes. Late work will not be accepted past this date.

➡️ Fill out the Missing/Late Work Google form anytime you finish a late assignment.
🎟 Raffle next week! Bring your unused passes to class on Thursday, 10/9 (odd)/Friday, 10/10 (even)

In order to retake your formatting dialogue quiz before next Thursday, follow these steps:

1. See Mrs. Brucato for the practice handout & Flex pass
2. Complete the IXL (Fifth Grade VV.4) to a smart score of 90 
3. Complete the practice quiz (attached) until you get 100%

1. Compare your pre-assessment (GREEN) and post-assessment (PURPLE) rubrics AND stories side-by-side. 
2. Complete the reflection attached using complete sentences.

During class today, follow these steps:
1. Update your Table of Contents.
2. Copy the notes from the slides into your notebook.
3. Glue in the practice handout and complete.
4. Check your work using the KEY from your guest teacher. 
5. Memorize FANBOYS!

This is the last week of Quarter 1! It is time to make a new reading plan. Consider your schedule for this week and plan when and where you will read for three hours outside of English class.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: Day off
Friday: Day off
Saturday: 1 hour before bed
Sunday: 30 minutes before bed

Example #2
I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday this week. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

You may use your notebook, brainstorming handout, story arc, wall charts, and slides from our lessons. You MAY NOT copy/paste anything onto your doc.

This is a product assessment worth 50 points. You will have one hour to plan, draft, revise, and edit. Choose a story with only one or two scenes (make sure it has a beginning, middle, and end) so you can finish it in time. 

BREATHE! Time to show me what I know you can ALL do! Good luck and happy writing!

In our next class, you will be given 60 minutes to plan, write, revise, and edit a NEW realistic fiction story.  You can get a head start by gathering some ideas, but you may not write your story before class. 

To prepare, complete the brainstorming handout you received in class today. You may also bring a story arc on a separate piece of paper to use during the assessment.

This story will be the time to use the strategies you have learned throughout our unit for a 50-point product grade. Look over the rubric to see how you will be assessed.

If you've made it this far, email Mrs. Brucato your favorite food. I'll start! Sushi.

ROUGH DRAFT DUE: Friday, September 26th
FINAL DRAFT DUE: Tuesday, September 30th

Return to this assignment every time you work on your Realistic Fiction story. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. Realistic Fiction Story - Please do all writing here
2. Writer's Workshop Lesson Library
3. Paragraphing Guidelines
4. Transitions List

*If you DO NOT want your story included in our publishing party OR want to remain anonymous, please email Mrs. Brucato by Tuesday at 8 p.m.

Homework: 
1. Finish your COVER PAGE, "About the Author," and add a HEADSHOT (see slides)
2. Press "Turn In" on your "Realistic Fiction Story" (Resources)

🎉👏🥳 That is it, writers! You have so much to be proud of. Now, we celebrate!

Today in class, you learned that the best writers are their own best editors. The final draft of your story is due before our next class.

Homework: 
Complete your "Narrative To-Do List" (attached).
Revise your story until all of the boxes are "YES" on the Writing Checklist in your notebook.
Record yourself reading your story out loud to catch any last-minute errors.
Areas to focus on:
-"Turning on the lights" with your dialogue
-Formatting dialogue
-Adding transitions
-Paragraphing correctly
-Writing in 3D (setting, actions, thoughts, dialogue)
-Strengthening the lead
-Strengthening the ending
-Conventions (Use Spell Check!)
-Following your story arc

There are two weeks left in Quarter 1! It is time to make a new reading plan. Consider your schedule for this week and plan when and where you will read for three hours outside of English class.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: Day off
Friday: Day off
Saturday: 1 hour before bed
Sunday: 30 minutes before bed

Example #2
I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday this week. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

Today, you learned how to use symbolism in your story to create meaning.

If you didn't finish in class today, make sure to:
Add ONE symbol (repeat 2-3 times in your story). **HIGHLIGHT IN BLUE**
Add TWO pieces of figurative language (metaphor, simile, and/or personification). **HIGHLIGHT IN ORANGE**

The rough draft of your story is due before class on Friday. We will edit/revise in class.

On Friday,  there will be a 10-point product quiz to assess your understanding of formatting dialogue.

Optional: You may use one index card (front and back) as an external brain sheet for your formatting dialogue quiz. Use your notes or the slides for ideas on what to include. 

STUDY OPTIONS:
-Complete the IXL (Fifth Grade VV.4) to a smart score of 90
-Take the practice quiz until you get 100% (attached)
-Create your EBS index card 
-Play the Blooket again

The rough draft of your story is due before class on Friday. We will edit/revise in class.

Today, you learned the rules for formatting dialogue in your story.

Homework: 
1. Answer 30 questions correctly to receive full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. 
Nickname = first name & first two initials of last name (Ex. HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3).
2. Revise ALL of the dialogue in your story.

There will be a quiz next week.

Today, you learned that writers finish their stories strong. They write satisfying endings to tie up loose ends, resolve conflicts, and bring home the story's meaning. You also learned how to use transitions wisely. 

Homework: 
1. Add at least THREE transitions to your story **HIGHLIGHT IN GREEN**
2. Set a timer and draft for 20 minutes. Don't forget to revise your ending!

Please complete this comprehension check during class today. This 10-point product grade assesses your understanding of "Turning on the Lights" in your dialogue.

It is time to make a new reading plan. Consider your schedule for this week and plan when and where you will read for three hours outside of English class.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: Day off
Friday: Day off
Saturday: 1 hour before bed
Sunday: 30 minutes before bed

Example #2
I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday this week. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

Today, you learned that writers need to "Turn on the Lights" in their dialogue. You also learned to draft with your narrative writing checklist in mind. 

Homework: Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue drafting your story. Finish 3/4 of your story before our next class, and revise your dialogue to “Turn on the Lights!”

Homework: Finish HALF of your story by our next class. Continue to format your dialogue and paragraph correctly as you write in 3-D.

Today, you learned that as writers draft, they add tension to intensify the main problem before it is solved.

Homework: Finish HALF your story by our next class. Read through your draft and increase the tension on your central conflict. Remember to use appropriate paragraphs, write in 3-D, and format your dialogue correctly.

Today, you learned that writers start their stories strong. They write leads that engage the reader and hint at future events and lessons. You also had a short lesson on the rules for formatting dialogue in your story.

Homework: Set a timer and write for 20 minutes. Remember to revise your lead and use what you learned to format all of the dialogue in your story correctly. You should have THREE scenes completed by our next class.

Complete this quiz during class today. 

Since it is a check for understanding of a skill taught last week, it will be a product grade worth 10 points.

It is time to make a new reading plan. Consider your schedule for this week and plan when and where you will read for three hours outside of English class.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: Day off
Friday: Day off
Saturday: 1 hour before bed
Sunday: 30 minutes before bed

Example #2
I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday this week. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

Complete ALL writing here: Resources > ✍️ Realistic Fiction Story

Today, you started drafting your story in class. You learned how to slow down and story-tell, bit by bit, to draft 3-D stories that SHOW rather than TELL your characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

Homework: Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue to draft in 3-D. Remember to use what you learned today to paragraph your story correctly.

*Complete ALL writing here: Resources > ✍️ Realistic Fiction Story

Homework: Set a timer and work on your story for 20 minutes. Your goal is to have ONE scene written by our next class. You may write more if you choose. Remember to write in 3-D by sprinkling in thoughts, dialogue, actions, and setting descriptions. 

*You will have a quiz next class to demonstrate your understanding of 3-D writing.

Complete ALL writing here: Resources > ✍️ Realistic Fiction Story

Today, you started drafting your story in class. You learned how to slow down and story-tell, bit by bit, to draft 3-D stories that SHOW rather than TELL your characters’ thoughts, feelings, and actions. 

Homework: Set a timer for 20 minutes and continue to draft in 3-D. Remember to use what you learned today to paragraph your story correctly.

Today, you learned there are many ways to create a story plan. 
Completed story plans are due at the start of class on Thursday (odd)/Friday (even)
Directions:
1. Choose a story arc, chart, timeline, or another planning method. 
2. Create your plan in your notebook.
3. Plan out your story from beginning to end. Include several detailed scene ideas.

If you were absent, review the slides and create your plan.

Today as a warm-up, you gave your character struggles and motivations that mirror real life. Be sure your notebook T-chart has at least three motivations and three struggles.

If you were absent, refer to the slides attached and create the T-chart in your notebook.

When will you get your reading done this week? Please be specific so Mrs. Brucato can clearly see that your plan adds up to three hours this week.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: Day off
Friday: Day off
Saturday: 1 hour before bed
Sunday: 30 minutes before bed

Example #2
I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday this week. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

Today, you put your writing to the test in our scene boot camp! I hope your believable character is starting to come to life.

To receive full credit:
Your scene has at least 200 words.
Parts 1, 2, and 3 are complete.
How to check your WORD COUNT:
1. Highlight your scene.
2. Click "Tools" at the top.
3. Click "Word Count."

You now have at least 10 story ideas to choose from! It's time to look at both lists and pick your favorite:
Which story do you like the best?  
Which story do you want to take all the way to publication?
Which story does the world need you to write?
Write 100 words defending your story idea.  You’re not going to write the actual story.  Instead, write about why this story is important to you and why it might be important to your readers. You are allowed to change your mind later!  

HINT: If you can’t explain why this story is important to write, you should probably consider choosing a different idea.

Today, you learned a second strategy for finding ideas for realistic fiction, and you added 5 new fictional story ideas to your notebook. 

Homework: Mrs. Brucato will be checking your notebook for TEN ideas on Friday. You may write more if you choose! Be sure to write LONG. Fully develop each idea so you can tell if it’s worthy of pursuing.

You will have a quiz on Wednesday for a product grade. Review your notes, the slides, make flashcards, or play the Blooket again for more practice.

Remember, 30 minutes a day, or 3 hours a week (1 day off), is required homework in 7th-grade English. When will you get your reading done this week? Be specific so Mrs. Brucato can clearly see your plan adds up to 3 hours this week.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Friday: 1 hour before bed
Weekend: Days off

Example #2
This week, I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

Today in class, you reviewed important 6th-grade literary devices, punctuation, and writing tools. You also learned a few new terms that are essential for your success in 7th grade. There will be a quiz next Wednesday (9/3).

Homework:
1. Click the Blooket link to practice what you learned. (NICKNAME = first name + first TWO initials of your last name. Ex. HaleyBr). 

 2. Answer 40 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. Add a number to the end each time you play: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3.


See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.

Today, you learned one strategy writers use to find fictional story ideas for the realistic fiction story you will write this quarter. You worked with a group to brainstorm and jotted down ideas in your notebook. Tomorrow, you will learn a second strategy for finding story ideas.

Homework: Come to class with at least 5 fictional story ideas in your notebook. You may write more if you choose! Be sure to write LONG. Fully develop each idea so you can tell if it’s worthy of pursuing.

Please complete this pre-assessment DURING class today. 


This is the time to show off everything you remember about narrative writing.  Please relax and do your best!

We are continuing to introduce stories for our Realistic Fiction Unit. This one, you will start in class and finish on your own. 

As you listen, ask yourself: What inspiration can I find in Meg Cabot's "Kate the Great" for my realistic fiction short story?

Homework: Finish your 5 sticky note annotations in your notebook. Mrs. Brucato will check for completion tomorrow at the start of class.

If you were absent today:
1. Listen to or read the short story attached here to introduce our Realistic Fiction unit. 
2. As you listen, write 5 sticky notes about what makes this story realistic: Characters? Setting? Problem? Solution? Theme? 
3. See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes when you return.

Remember, 30 minutes a day, or 3 hours a week (1 day off), is required homework in 7th-grade English. When will you get your reading done this week? Be specific.

Example #1
Monday: 30 minutes before bed
Tuesday: 30 minutes in Flex
Wednesday: 30 minutes after dinner
Thursday: 30 minutes before bed
Friday: 1 hour before bed
Weekend: Days off

Example #2
This week, I plan to read for 30 minutes during Flex on Monday and Tuesday. On Thursday and Friday, I will read after dinner for 30 minutes. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.

Due: Wednesday, 8/27

To receive credit: 
Neatly color and cut out your Book Spine.
Write your full name and class period on the back.
Directions: Choose your favorite book and recreate its spine to proudly display on our classroom bookshelf!

On the template you received in class:
Copy the book spine exactly or create your own (keeping the style of the book the same).
Include: TITLE, AUTHOR, COLOR, and ILLUSTRATION(S).
Bring in your best work!

Use the Edit/Revise slides attached here to finalize your draft before you print it.

Your final PRINTED paragraph is due on Tuesday, 8/26, with a photo of yourself. If it is not printed or you are missing a photo, it will be considered late.

*If you are unable to print at home, kindly email Mrs. Brucato by 8 a.m. on Tuesday to print for you

Print the final draft of your paragraph and bring it to class on TUESDAY, 8/26, with a photo of yourself. Your photo should be of only you, and it can be from any time in your life. We will be decorating them in class to display on our classroom walls!  

*If you need Mrs. Brucato to print for you, email her before 8 a.m. on the due date. If you wait until you get to class, it will be considered late.

1. Complete the STUDENT SURVEY attached here.  

2. Review the syllabus with your guardian(s), ask them to read Mrs. Brucato's WELCOME LETTER and complete the GUARDIAN SURVEY attached here.

You will earn 10 process points for preparedness when you bring your daily independent reading book to class on Friday, 8/22.

*You can bring a book from home, check one out from the public or school library, use a Kindle, or find an online book using Libby or Sora. Our classroom library will be open next week.

If you didn't finish in class, bring your completed Camp Trojan flag to English tomorrow.

Thank you for answering each question carefully (in complete sentences) with as many details as possible.

Your answers will not be shared with your classmates; they will ONLY be viewed by Mrs. Brucato. Please share as much as you are comfortable sharing. I'm looking forward to getting to know YOU!