P3 | English Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Brucato
- Term
- 2026-2027 Academic Term
- Department
- English Language Arts
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Upcoming Assignments
Due:
📖 Read for 30 minutes this weekend
If you did not reach three hours of reading this week, make plans to read this weekend. Remember to update your Reading Record.
CHALLENGE: Take a book everywhere you go. Turn those wasted minutes into reading minutes!
CHALLENGE: Take a book everywhere you go. Turn those wasted minutes into reading minutes!
Due:
36. 📋 Lesson 12: Finalize your Draft
Today, you learned that the best writers are their own best editors. It's time to finalize your story to prepare for publication next week!
To earn as many of the 50 points as possible, complete the Narrative To Do List handed out in class (and attached here), and revise your story until all the boxes are "YES!" on the Writer's Checklist in your notebook.
Areas to focus on:
-Turn on the lights in conversations
-3D writing (setting, actions, thoughts, & dialogue)
-Strengthen your lead
-Write a satisfying ending
-Add tension to intensify the main conflict
-Use symbolism to create meaning
-Follow your story arc (only include scenes that develop the story)
-Format dialogue correctly
-Use transitions wisely
-Paragraph correctly
- Check conventions (spell check!)
Congratulations, authors, you did it! Remember to press "TURN IN" on your final draft before our next class.
To earn as many of the 50 points as possible, complete the Narrative To Do List handed out in class (and attached here), and revise your story until all the boxes are "YES!" on the Writer's Checklist in your notebook.
Areas to focus on:
-Turn on the lights in conversations
-3D writing (setting, actions, thoughts, & dialogue)
-Strengthen your lead
-Write a satisfying ending
-Add tension to intensify the main conflict
-Use symbolism to create meaning
-Follow your story arc (only include scenes that develop the story)
-Format dialogue correctly
-Use transitions wisely
-Paragraph correctly
- Check conventions (spell check!)
Congratulations, authors, you did it! Remember to press "TURN IN" on your final draft before our next class.
Due:
✍️ Realistic Fiction Story
ROUGH DRAFT DUE: Thursday, September 24th
FINAL DRAFT DUE: Monday, September 28th
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
FINAL DRAFT DUE: Monday, September 28th
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
Due:
📚 Reading Record
7th-graders will read at least 4,000 pages of independently selected novels this year or more! You set the goal!
Track all books on your Reading Record. The Challenge Checklist is optional. HAPPY READING!
Track all books on your Reading Record. The Challenge Checklist is optional. HAPPY READING!
Past Assignments
Due:
33. ✏️ Finish your story by Thursday
Please finish the rough draft of your story by Thursday. We will edit/revise in class. You've got this, writers!
Due:
⚠️ Study: Formatting Dialogue Quiz on Thursday
On Thursday, you will take a 10-point product quiz to assess your understanding of how to format dialogue correctly.
STUDY OPTIONS:
Complete the IXL (Fifth Grade YY.4) to a smart score of 90
Take the practice quiz (attached) until you reach 100%
Create an EBS index card
STUDY OPTIONS:
Complete the IXL (Fifth Grade YY.4) to a smart score of 90
Take the practice quiz (attached) until you reach 100%
Create an EBS index card
Due:
📝 (Optional) Create an EBS for your Formatting Dialogue Quiz
You may use one 3x5 index card (front and back) as an external brain sheet for your formatting dialogue quiz on Thursday (odd)/Friday (even). Use your notes or the slides for ideas on what to include.
Index cards were passed out in class on 9/21-22. See Mrs. Brucato if you need a new one.
Index cards were passed out in class on 9/21-22. See Mrs. Brucato if you need a new one.
Due:
34. 💯 QUIZ: Turn on the Lights
This 10-point product quiz shows your ability to “Turn on the Lights” while two or more characters are talking in your story.
Review the rubric and slides from our lesson (#29) before submitting your best work!
Review the rubric and slides from our lesson (#29) before submitting your best work!
Due:
32 🔚 Lesson 10: Writing Endings that Make Readers Swoon + Transitions
Today, you learned that writers include satisfying endings and use transitions wisely.
Homework: Set a timer and work on your story for 20 minutes.
Make sure you:
1. Add at least THREE transitions to your story **HIGHLIGHT IN GREEN**
2. Revise your ending to...
tie up loose ends
resolve conflicts
show how the main character (or situation) has changed
bring home your story's meaning
Homework: Set a timer and work on your story for 20 minutes.
Make sure you:
1. Add at least THREE transitions to your story **HIGHLIGHT IN GREEN**
2. Revise your ending to...
tie up loose ends
resolve conflicts
show how the main character (or situation) has changed
bring home your story's meaning
Due:
26. 💬 Blooket: Formatting Dialogue
Today, you learned the rules for formatting dialogue and revised all of the dialogue in your story.
Homework:
1. Review your notes.
2. Answer 60 questions correctly on Blooket to practice what you learned.
*To receive credit: nickname = first name + first two letters of last name (HaleyBr)
*You may play more than once, and Mrs. Brucato will add up your total (HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3)
3. Revise ALL of the dialogue in your story until it is formatted correctly.
There will be a quiz next week.
If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes and review the slides attached here.
Homework:
1. Review your notes.
2. Answer 60 questions correctly on Blooket to practice what you learned.
*To receive credit: nickname = first name + first two letters of last name (HaleyBr)
*You may play more than once, and Mrs. Brucato will add up your total (HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3)
3. Revise ALL of the dialogue in your story until it is formatted correctly.
There will be a quiz next week.
If you were absent, see Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes and review the slides attached here.
Due:
35. 🦋 Lesson 11: Weaving in Symbolism
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 in 2-3 places. **HIGHLIGHT IN BLUE**
HOW TO CREATE A SYMBOL:
STEP #1: Think: What is my story really about?
STEP #2: What object, setting, action,
animal, or color can I use as a symbol of my theme?
STEP #3: Repeat the symbol 2-3 times in your story. Describe it in detail.
If you didn't finish in class today, make sure to:
Add ONE symbol in 2-3 places. **HIGHLIGHT IN BLUE**
HOW TO CREATE A SYMBOL:
STEP #1: Think: What is my story really about?
STEP #2: What object, setting, action,
animal, or color can I use as a symbol of my theme?
STEP #3: Repeat the symbol 2-3 times in your story. Describe it in detail.
Due:
31. 📚 Weekly Independent Reading Plan
Remember, you need to read 30 minutes a day (1 day off) or 3 hours a week for English homework. Think about your schedule this week and make a reading plan. 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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
Due:
30. ✏️ Draft for 20 minutes (finish 3/4 of your story)
ADD ALL WRITING HERE: Resources > ✍️ Realistic Fiction Story
Homework: Set a timer and add to your story for 20 minutes. Goal: Finish 3/4 of your story! If you have time left over, you may write more or revise what you have already written.
Remember to...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
revise your lead to engage your reader and hint at events/lessons to come
correctly format ALL of the dialogue in your story
build tension around your central conflict
turn on the lights! in your dialogue by showing characters' actions, thoughts & feelings, and setting descriptions
Homework: Set a timer and add to your story for 20 minutes. Goal: Finish 3/4 of your story! If you have time left over, you may write more or revise what you have already written.
Remember to...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
revise your lead to engage your reader and hint at events/lessons to come
correctly format ALL of the dialogue in your story
build tension around your central conflict
turn on the lights! in your dialogue by showing characters' actions, thoughts & feelings, and setting descriptions
Due:
29. 💡 Lesson 9: Turn on the Lights!
Today, you learned that writers need to "Turn on the Lights" when using dialogue so readers don't get confused. You also learned to draft with your narrative writing checklist in mind.
Classwork/Homework: Revise ALL of your dialogue to “Turn on the Lights!”
In between dialogue, sprinkle in …
Actions (small and big)
Thoughts & Feelings
Setting Description
There will be a Turn on the Lights! quiz next week.
If you were absent, review the slides attached here and revise ALL of the dialogue in your story.
Classwork/Homework: Revise ALL of your dialogue to “Turn on the Lights!”
In between dialogue, sprinkle in …
Actions (small and big)
Thoughts & Feelings
Setting Description
There will be a Turn on the Lights! quiz next week.
If you were absent, review the slides attached here and revise ALL of the dialogue in your story.
Due:
28. ⬆️ Lesson 7: Building Tension
Today, you learned that as writers draft, they add tension to intensify the central problem before it is solved.
Homework: Read through your draft and decide where you can turn up the volume on your central conflict to create tension in your story.
You might try...
increasing obstacles
creating a time crunch
adding danger
making it challenging for characters to act
If you were absent, review the slides attached here and add tension to your story.
Homework: Read through your draft and decide where you can turn up the volume on your central conflict to create tension in your story.
You might try...
increasing obstacles
creating a time crunch
adding danger
making it challenging for characters to act
If you were absent, review the slides attached here and add tension to your story.
Due:
27. ✏️ Draft for 20 minutes (finish HALF of your story)
ADD ALL WRITING HERE: Resources > ✍️ Realistic Fiction Story
Homework: Set a timer and add to your story for 20 minutes. Goal: Finish HALF of your story! You may write more if you choose.
Remember to...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
revise your lead to engage your reader and hint at events/lessons to come
correctly format ALL of the dialogue in your story
build tension around your central conflict
Homework: Set a timer and add to your story for 20 minutes. Goal: Finish HALF of your story! You may write more if you choose.
Remember to...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
revise your lead to engage your reader and hint at events/lessons to come
correctly format ALL of the dialogue in your story
build tension around your central conflict
Due:
25. 📚 Weekly Independent Reading Plan
Remember, you need to read 30 minutes a day (1 day off) or 3 hours a week for English homework. Think about your schedule this week and make a reading plan. 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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
Due:
23. ✏️ Draft for 20 minutes (finish THREE scenes)
ADD ALL WRITING HERE: Resources > ✍️ Realistic Fiction Story
Homework: Set a timer and add to your story for 20 minutes. You should have THREE scenes written by our next class. You may write more if you choose.
Remember to...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
revise your lead to engage your reader and hint at events/lessons to come
Homework: Set a timer and add to your story for 20 minutes. You should have THREE scenes written by our next class. You may write more if you choose.
Remember to...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
revise your lead to engage your reader and hint at events/lessons to come
Due:
24. 💯 QUIZ: Writing in 3-D
This quiz will be a product assessment worth 10 points to demonstrate your understanding of 3D writing.
Review the rubric and slides from our lesson before submitting your best work!
Review the rubric and slides from our lesson before submitting your best work!
Due:
21. ✏️ Draft for 20 minutes (finish ONE scene)
ADD 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...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
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...
draft in 3-D by sprinkling in characters' thoughts, dialogue, actions, as well as details/descriptions
use paragraphs wisely
Due:
18. 📈 Lesson 5: Story Plan
Today, you learned that there are many ways to create a story plan.
Your story plan is due at the start of class on Wednesday. You'll have about 25 minutes of work time on Tuesday, so there's no need to work on this over the holiday weekend! Enjoy your time off!
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 at least 8 plot ideas.
If you were absent, review the slides and create your plan.
Your story plan is due at the start of class on Wednesday. You'll have about 25 minutes of work time on Tuesday, so there's no need to work on this over the holiday weekend! Enjoy your time off!
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 at least 8 plot ideas.
If you were absent, review the slides and create your plan.
Due:
19. 📚 Weekly Independent Reading Plan
Remember, 30 minutes a day (1 day off), or 3 hours a week, is required English homework. Think about your schedule this week and make a reading plan for yourself. 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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
Due:
17. ✏️ Lesson 4: Motivations & Struggles (Warm-up)
Today, as a warm-up, you gave your main character motivations and struggles 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.
If you were absent, refer to the slides attached and create the T-chart in your notebook.
Due:
16. 🪖 Lesson 3: Scene Boot Camp
Today, you put your writing to the test in our scene boot camp! I hope your believable character is starting to come to life.
If you got stuck at any point during our sprints, make sure your scene has at least 200 words and PARTS 1, 2 and 3 are complete before our next class.
How to check WORD COUNT:
1. Highlight your scene.
2. Click "Tools" at the top.
3. Click "Word Count."
If you got stuck at any point during our sprints, make sure your scene has at least 200 words and PARTS 1, 2 and 3 are complete before our next class.
How to check WORD COUNT:
1. Highlight your scene.
2. Click "Tools" at the top.
3. Click "Word Count."
Due:
🤝 Writing Teams
How well can your team work together? Follow the instructions below:
1. Together, decide on a school-appropriate team name.
2. Find a blank slide.
3. Create a school-appropriate team logo with your new team name/members.
*DO NOT edit other teams’ slides.
1. Together, decide on a school-appropriate team name.
2. Find a blank slide.
3. Create a school-appropriate team logo with your new team name/members.
*DO NOT edit other teams’ slides.
Due:
14. 📚 Weekly Independent Reading Plan
Remember, 30 minutes a day (1 day off), or 3 hours a week, is required English homework. Think about your schedule this week and make a reading plan for yourself. 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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
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 for 30 minutes after dinner. On Sunday, I will read for 1 hour in the afternoon.
Example #3:
This week, I will read for 30 minutes every morning when I wake up.
Due:
13. 🧩 "Kate the Great" (Edpuzzle)
We are continuing to read stories for our Realistic Fiction unit. You will start this one in class on Edpuzzle and finish it 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?
As you listen, ask yourself: What inspiration can I find in Meg Cabot's "Kate the Great" for my realistic fiction short story?
Due:
12. ✏️ Lesson 2: Finding Ideas for Fiction #2 (5 more ideas in your notebook)
Today, you learned a second strategy for finding realistic fiction story ideas, and you added 5 new ideas to your notebook.
By our next class:
Have at least TEN realistic fiction story ideas in your notebook (total).
You may write more if you choose!
Be sure to write LONG. Fully develop each idea so you can tell if it is worthy of pursuing.
By our next class:
Have at least TEN realistic fiction story ideas in your notebook (total).
You may write more if you choose!
Be sure to write LONG. Fully develop each idea so you can tell if it is worthy of pursuing.
Due:
15. ✏️ Write: Why this story idea?
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 are 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 cannot explain why this story is important to write, you should probably consider choosing a different idea.
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 are 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 cannot explain why this story is important to write, you should probably consider choosing a different idea.
Due:
11. ✏️ Lesson 1: Finding Ideas for Fiction #1 (5 ideas in your notebook)
Today, you learned one strategy for finding 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. Next class, you will learn a second strategy.
In your notebook:
Continue writing down fictional story ideas based on universal big ideas.
You should have at least FIVE 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 is worthy of pursuing.
In your notebook:
Continue writing down fictional story ideas based on universal big ideas.
You should have at least FIVE 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 is worthy of pursuing.
Due:
10. 🏫 "Seventh Grade" (5 Sticky Note Annotations)
We are continuing to read realistic fiction stories for our writer's workshop unit. You will read today's short story in class.
As you read,
Ask yourself: What inspiration can I find in Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade" for my realistic fiction short story?
Jot FIVE sticky note annotations in your notebook.
If you were absent:
1. Read or listen to the short story attached.
2. Jot FIVE 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.
As you read,
Ask yourself: What inspiration can I find in Gary Soto's "Seventh Grade" for my realistic fiction short story?
Jot FIVE sticky note annotations in your notebook.
If you were absent:
1. Read or listen to the short story attached.
2. Jot FIVE 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.
Due:
6. 📕 Book Spine
Book spines will be collected at the start of class on Wednesday, 8/26.
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 book's style the same).
Include: TITLE, AUTHOR, COLOR, and ILLUSTRATION(S).
Bring in your best work!
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 book's style the same).
Include: TITLE, AUTHOR, COLOR, and ILLUSTRATION(S).
Bring in your best work!
Due:
9. 📚 Weekly Independent Reading Plan
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.
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:
5. ✏️ Blooket: English Essentials
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 in one week.
Homework:
1. Click the Blooket link to practice what you learned. (NICKNAME = first name + first TWO letters of your last name. Ex. HaleyBr).
2. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. Add a number each time you play: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3.
See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.
Homework:
1. Click the Blooket link to practice what you learned. (NICKNAME = first name + first TWO letters of your last name. Ex. HaleyBr).
2. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. Add a number each time you play: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3.
See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.
Due:
⚠️ Study for English Essentials Quiz
There will be a quiz next class for a product grade. Review your notes and the slides, make flashcards, or play Blooket again for more practice.
Due:
5. ✏️ Blooket: English Essentials
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 in one week.
Homework:
1. Click the Blooket link to practice what you learned. (NICKNAME = first name + first TWO letters of your last name. Ex. HaleyBr).
2. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. Add a number each time you play: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3.
See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.
Homework:
1. Click the Blooket link to practice what you learned. (NICKNAME = first name + first TWO letters of your last name. Ex. HaleyBr).
2. Answer 50 questions correctly for full credit. You may play more than once, and I will add up your total. Add a number each time you play: HaleyBr, HaleyBr1, HaleyBr2, HaleyBr3.
See Mrs. Brucato for a copy of the notes if you were absent.
Due:
7. ✈️ "Flying Lessons" (5 Sticky Note Annotations)
Homework: Finish 5 sticky note annotations in your notebook. Mrs. Brucato will check for completion at the start of our next class.
If you were absent:
1. Listen to or read the short story attached to introduce our Realistic Fiction unit.
2. Jot FIVE 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.
If you were absent:
1. Listen to or read the short story attached to introduce our Realistic Fiction unit.
2. Jot FIVE 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.
Due:
1. Guardian Syllabus Sign-off
1. Review the Syllabus with your guardian(s).
2. Ask them to please read Mrs. Brucato's Welcome Letter and complete the Guardian Survey attached here.
2. Ask them to please read Mrs. Brucato's Welcome Letter and complete the Guardian Survey attached here.
Due:
8. ✍️ Narrative Writing Pre-Assessment
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!
This is the time to show off everything you remember about narrative writing. Please relax and do your best!
Due:
4. 📖 Independent Reading Book Check
You will earn 10 process points for preparedness when you bring your independent reading book to the start of class on Thursday, 8/20.
*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.
*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.
Due:
2. 👋 Welcome Survey
Thank you for taking the time to answer each question carefully and in complete sentences.
Your answers will not be shared with your classmates.
I'm looking forward to getting to know YOU!
Your answers will not be shared with your classmates.
I'm looking forward to getting to know YOU!
Due:
3. 🧩 Finish your Camp Trojan Puzzle Piece
Please bring your completed (and cut out!) puzzle piece to the start of class on Monday.
To receive full credit:
Trace all words in pen/marker/colored pencil.
Color all images and fill in the background.
Cut out your puzzle piece carefully. Leave the black outline.
To receive full credit:
Trace all words in pen/marker/colored pencil.
Color all images and fill in the background.
Cut out your puzzle piece carefully. Leave the black outline.