2nd Period-English 7 Assignments

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


 Part 2: Test Drive Your Character in the Scene
Should contain at least 200 words.

 Part 3:  What Did You Learn?
Should be complete

Read the story  on your own and then answer the questions in the Edpuzzle. 
OR
Listen to the story on Edpuzzle and answer the questions as you go.
You choose!

On the open-ended questions, please write in complete sentences using proper capitalization and punctuation.

After today's lesson, please write LONG about TWO more story ideas for your realistic fiction narrative.  What stories do you wish existed in the world?

Example of Writing LONG about a story idea:
A thirteen year old girl and her best friend are on a camping trip with their families.  The parents and younger kids head out for a half-day hike, and the older girls decide to stay behind at camp to read and play games.  Now it's three o'clock and the hikers aren't back yet.  They should have been back by lunchtime.  The girls are starting to get worried, and there's no cell coverage at the campground.  They decide to head to the trail to look for their family.

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes each week day for a total of two and a half hours.  Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not. 

When will you read this week?

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

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods on Thursday and Friday (one hour) and before bed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (hour and a half).

EXAMPLE ANSWER #3:
I like to wake up early, so I will read for 30 minutes every morning before school. M-F.

In your notebook … 
Continue writing down fictional story ideas based on universal big ideas. You should have FIVE or more ideas in your notebook before our next class.
Be sure to write LONG.  Fully develop each idea so you can tell if it’s worthy of pursuing.   
Open the slide deck below for more ideas!
Example of Writing LONG:
Doubt:  Lori has been hanging out with the same friend group since 3rd grade, but lately she's been getting mixed signals from the people who used to be her besties.  One day, Lori went to the group's break hand-out spot, and nobody was there.  She had to eat her snack alone!  Another day, two of her friends were smirking and whispering about her.  is there something going on?  Are these girls still her best friends?


Universal Big Ideas:
Love
Family
Friendship
Courage
Revenge
Identity
Growing up
Death
Doubt
Justice
Loneliness
Change
Survival
Failure
Honesty

Show me your best work!  These spines will be displayed in our classroom for the entire year. 
**Cut out your spine BEFORE you come to class to earn full credit.**
Write your full name and class period on the back in pencil.

Each week, you are required to read your independent reading book 30 minutes each week day for a total of two and a half hours.  Flex time counts, but independent reading time in English does not.

When will you read this week?

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

EXAMPLE ANSWER #2:
This week I plan to read for two full flex periods (one hour) and before bed on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (hour and a half).

EXAMPLE ANSWER #3:
I like to wake up early, so I will read for 30 minutes every morning before school.

DIRECTIONS: If you want full credit for this assignment, use your FIRST NAME and LAST INITIAL when you play.  If you want to play more than once, simply add a number to your name.  
Example:
Taylor S
Taylor S1
Taylor S2

English Essentials Quiz:  August 24 & 25

Bring in your book for our first independent reading session.  From this day forward, you will bring an independent reading book to class EVERY DAY.

-Finish decorating (marker, colored pencil, crayon)
-Cut out piece NEATLY; leave the black line
-Be ready to hang the puzzle piece Tuesday