P3 | English Assignments

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.

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."

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.