English 7 Assignments
- Instructor
- Ms. Antunes
- Term
- 2013-14 School Year
- Department
- English Language Arts
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Past Assignments
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Return anthology to class. Do not leave your anthology in the office. Do not have a parent drop it off to the office. All anthologies must be returned to R6. You may drop it off before school to room R6.
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Handouts on conciseness and redundancy
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Pick up Giver projects
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Utopian Paragraph-typed in a Google Doc and shared
Use Golden Rod handout on Lead ins for information on formatting
Take home Giver projects
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Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers/Pronoun Antecedent Agreement Assessment
Review notes & practice handouts
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Spring Speeches will run from May 12th to May 23rd.
Bring in Speech Rubric
Bring in Speech Note Cards-see requirements on handout
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Minimum Day-All classes
Speech body #2, #3
conclusion
bring to class completed
Have a rough draft of full speech to use to practice pacing and timing.
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Speech Intro
Speech body #1
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Signed speech contract due
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Bring in any research needed for speech
Bring in published quote for speech
Bring in all papers needed to work on speech
Speech Analysis due
Bring in The Giver novel to turn in
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The Giver Project due 4-29-14 periods (1,3,5) and 4-30-14 periods (2,4)
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Bring ear buds to class for Smarter Balance testing
Bring The Giver novel and I.R.N to class
Bring in writing materials for The Giver Project-You may have time to work on the project after testing.
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Misplaced & Dangling Modifier practice
Pronoun/Antecedent Agreement practice
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Bring in The Giver novel
Bring in Independent Reading Novel for The Giver project
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Finish script for reenactment-if not done in class
Bring in ear buds (if possible) for SB practice
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Read and annotate The Giver chapters 15 through 20
Vocabulary through chapter 20
The Giver Discussion questions 16-20
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Bring The Giver novel and the Independent reading novel that you will use for The Giver Project to class.
Color Poem-written on card stock and decorated
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Study for The Giver vocabulary quiz chapters 1 through 12
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The Giver-Read & annotate chapters 13 & 14
The Giver-Vocabuary for chapters 13 & 14
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Read The Giver Chapters 7 through 12
The Giver vocabulary chapters 7 through 12
The Giver discussion questions 7 through 12-incorporate question into answer; use textual evidence to support answer; write in third person, present tense; write in complete sentences.
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Vocabulary for chapters 4, 5, and 6
Discussion questions for chapters 4, 5, and 6
Read & annotate chapters 5 & 6
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Modifiers practice
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Discussion questions for chapters 1-3 of The Giver
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Read and annotate chapter 3
Vocabulary for chapters 2 & 3
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Vocabulary for Chapter One of The Giver
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Argument Essay-See task sheet & rubric for instructions
Works Cited Page
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Spelling Test #2 Q3
Comma practice worksheet
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Questions to "All Summer in a Day" pg. 264 in Anthology
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Argument Paragraph-In Google Docs write one paragraph either on Argument Article #1 or #2. Craft a claim and back up claim with evidence from the article and outside research. Use MLA Heading; double space; 12' font';Times New Roman
Use outline handed out in class
Share document
Bring in overdue library books-library visit 2-27/28
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"A Boy and a Man"-questions 1-6 All
from Anthology pg. 180
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The Monkey's Paw questions using textual evidence
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Rikki Story Map Project-Use task sheet handed out in class; turn in with project; see plot map expectations attached here.
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Study for Rikki vocabulary quiz 1-5
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Rikki questions-use textual evidence; cite using MLA; write in complete sentences; incorporate question in answer
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Study for Spelling test
Finish reading Rikki
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Answers to questions w/ evidence for Rikki
Exposition & Rising on plot mountain
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Grammar-Pronoun practice sheet
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Turn in Hoot and Beowulf Novels
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Essential Questions
Typed; 12' Font; Times New Roman
See further directions on task sheet
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Final day to turn in revisions or missing written work
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Study for Beowulf Figurative Language Test
Multiple choice + short answer
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Booktalk presentations run 1-7-14 through 1-17-14
Bring in rubric(s) on your day to present
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Dear Young Scholars,
I hope you have been enjoying your holiday break. I look forward to seeing you on Monday. Please remember that we will begin quarter two Booktalks on 1-7-14.
See you soon,
Mrs. Antunes
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Turn in missing work
Take make up quizzes and/or tests
Take home all returned work-clean out folder
Turn in Hoot novel
In class-The Hero's Journey (See template below)
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Finish Beowulf
Reading guide #3 (started in class)
Figurative Language practice (started in class)
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Beowulf up to pg. 72
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Read Beowulf up to pg. 65
Beowulf Reading Guide #2
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Dear Young Scholars,
Speech presentations begin on Monday, December 9th and run through Thursday, December 19th. On the day of your presentation, remember to bring in your note cards and rubric.
Mrs. Antunes
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Hoot What/How/Why? Final draft due
Typed; single spaced; 12' font Times New Roman; columns must be full
What-Summarize through the lens of your question; 3rd person present tense
How-Attach an emotion (see emotion sheet); analyze significance; first person present tense
Why?-Answer the questions using textual evidence (quotes) from novel; 3rd person present tense
See What/How/Why form on Home page of my website
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Spelling Test #3 Q2
grammar assessment quiz on coordinate adjectives & sentence types
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Beowulf- Read up to pg. 35
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Hoot Vocabulary chapters 13-21
Hoot vocabulary quiz for chapters 6-12
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Dear Young Scholars,
Next week, Monday and Tuesday are both all days, and therefore, we will be writing on Hoot. Please remember to bring your novel to class on both days, for you will need it for textual evidence.
Have a nice weekend,
Mrs. Antunes
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Hoot vocabulary sheet for chapters 6-12
Information sheet for E-Poster sources
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Complete Hoot
Continue work on speech
Continue work on E-Poster
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Read & annotate up to pg. 210 in Hoot.
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Have speech contract signed by a parent or guardian.
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Hoot vocabulary quiz #1 chapters 1-5
Continue with research for speech
Continue working on outline for speech
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Study for spelling test #2 Q2
Vocabulary check-chapters 1-5
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Read & annotate Hoot up to page 137
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Read and annotate Hoot up to page 110
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Read & annotate Hoot pages 8-37
Come prepared for class discussion
Bring novel to class
Coming later in the week-sentence types quiz 11-7/8 (See study guide attached)
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Compound-Complex Sentence Worksheet
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Sentence practice worksheets-Compound sentences & writing sentences using a mentor text
A mentor text is any type of text in which we can learn from. In class we have used Stargirl, but for this assignment you may use any book that you are currently reading as your mentor text.
What/How/Why sheet with all three columns correctly filled in
A mentor text is any type of text in which we can learn from. In class we have used Stargirl, but for this assignment you may use any book that you are currently reading as your mentor text.
What/How/Why sheet with all three columns correctly filled in
http://www.mrshatzi.com/files/sentences-ws-1.pdf
http://www.sba.pdx.edu/faculty/mblake/448/FeelingsList.pdf
Created by Ms. Antunes:
Monday, October 28 3:35 PM
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On Demand Writing Assessment revision:
Procedure:
1. Fix all suggested changes
2. Highlight all changes you made
3. Staple new draft on top of original rubric and draft
4. Turn in by Friday 10/25
Turn in any missed assignments by Friday, October 25th
Last day to retake or make up a quiz or test is Friday, October 25th.
Procedure:
1. Fix all suggested changes
2. Highlight all changes you made
3. Staple new draft on top of original rubric and draft
4. Turn in by Friday 10/25
Turn in any missed assignments by Friday, October 25th
Last day to retake or make up a quiz or test is Friday, October 25th.
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Study for Spelling/Roots Test
Bring in a Non Fiction Article on a person or a group who attempted or succeeded at saving wildlife.
Bring in a Non Fiction Article on a person or a group who attempted or succeeded at saving wildlife.
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Craft a rough draft of a scene for the Hot Seat. Start by describing the setting. Next, choose one of the five main characters (Archie, Stargirl, Leo, Kevin, or Hillari) to be interviewed, and choose who will be the interviewer. Next, choose the host. The remaining characters will act as jury members. Write a scene of dialogue that includes the questions and responses for the Hot Seat. Include narration and commentary for the host. Include at least five questions in all, two of which are formatted using Blooms higher order thinking levels 4-6. (Use Blooms handout)
Please see the example of the beginning of a scene to use as reference.
Please see the example of the beginning of a scene to use as reference.
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Complete annotations for Stargirl
Bring in annotations for On Demand Writing Assessment Paragraph
Bring in annotations for On Demand Writing Assessment Paragraph
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Sentence types practice handout
Read up to page 166 in Stargirl
Read up to page 166 in Stargirl
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Circle maps for vocabulary words 11-20
Study for vocabulary quiz #1 Q1
Study for vocabulary quiz #1 Q1
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Read Stargirl pages 119-144 (chapters 22-26)
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Final draft of narrative: must be typed; double spaced; 12' font, proper MLA heading; at least 2 pages-3 page maximum. A physical copy must be turned in on due date.
Grammar Assessment Practice-On a separate piece of paper, from your personal narrative, write down a sentence of your choice and highlight and label the subject(s) and the action verb(s) and being verb(s). Write down a different sentence of your choice and highlight and label a prepositional phrase. Write down a different sentence of your choice and highlight and label a dependent clause and an independent clause. Label the sentence type. Write down a different sentence of your choice and highlight and label the coordinate adjectives. Label this paper Grammar Assessment, and turn it in with your narrative.
Vocabulary words 11-20
Grammar Assessment Practice-On a separate piece of paper, from your personal narrative, write down a sentence of your choice and highlight and label the subject(s) and the action verb(s) and being verb(s). Write down a different sentence of your choice and highlight and label a prepositional phrase. Write down a different sentence of your choice and highlight and label a dependent clause and an independent clause. Label the sentence type. Write down a different sentence of your choice and highlight and label the coordinate adjectives. Label this paper Grammar Assessment, and turn it in with your narrative.
Vocabulary words 11-20
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Essential questions for Stargirl Unit-must be typed; proper MLA heading; addresses question in answer
Adjective practice handout
Revise ending of narrative using peer editing notes
Study for Spelling Test #2 Q1
Adjective practice handout
Revise ending of narrative using peer editing notes
Study for Spelling Test #2 Q1
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Revise middle of narrative based on peer editing notes
Ending of narrative
Stargirl pages 65-118
Ending of narrative
Stargirl pages 65-118
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Revise beginning of narrative based on peer editing notes
The middle of the narrative in printed form must be brought to class for peer editing
Mob mentality and groupthink-how do these concepts connect to Stargirl? What about the Candid Camera experiment? Be prepared to discuss concepts.
The middle of the narrative in printed form must be brought to class for peer editing
Mob mentality and groupthink-how do these concepts connect to Stargirl? What about the Candid Camera experiment? Be prepared to discuss concepts.
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Questions on the back of narrative task sheet
rough draft of introductory paragraph/section of narrative-must bring in a printed copy to class on 9-24/9-25; We will be peer editing and revising. Check my links section for handouts on vivid verbs and synonyms.
rough draft of introductory paragraph/section of narrative-must bring in a printed copy to class on 9-24/9-25; We will be peer editing and revising. Check my links section for handouts on vivid verbs and synonyms.
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Look up mob mentality and groupthink; be prepared to discuss these concepts in the context of Stargirl.
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Reminder- Booktalks begin on Monday, September 23. Bring in the rubric along with your book or a handmade cover of your book.
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Spelling/Root Test #1 Q1
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Verb tense practice sheet
Read up to page 30 in Stargirl-see link
Read up to page 30 in Stargirl-see link
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Monday 9-9
Vocabulary Assignment #1 1-10 due 9-12/13
See links on other "old" website
Vocabulary Assignment #1 1-10 due 9-12/13
See links on other "old" website
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Paste or tape mentor text example (passage from Stargirl) into Writers Journal -section-Authors word and phrase pallet.
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No HW due 9-9
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Friday 8-30
Use this link:
Add all six vocabulary words with their part of speech, definition and sentence examples to the vocabulary section of your Writers Notebook.
Read Seventh Grade in the Anthology. Annotate with post it notes, and be prepared to discuss next class.
Bring in 3 examples of Direct Characterization from Seventh Grade along with 5 examples of Indirect Characterization. Put these examples in the Author's Word & Phrase Palette section of your Writers Notebook.
Thursday 8-29
Minimum Day & Back to School Night for Parents 6:30
No Homework
Tuesday/Wednesday
8-27/8-28
No Excuses practice pretest handout-Due 8-29
No Excuses Spelling Test 8-29
Bring Independent Reading Book to class-Every time we meet.
Make tabs for Writers Journal if not done in class
Monday 8-26
No Excuses Spelling practice sheet-Due 8-29
My Name Paragraph-Due 8-27/28
Bring Independent Reading Book to class-Every time we meet.
Friday 8-23
Have syllabus/planner agreement signed-Due 8-26
Review & gather required classroom materials-Due 8-26
-Reminder:No Excuses Spelling Test-8-29
-Reminder: My Name paragraph due 8-27/28 (see requirements under 8-21)
Bring Independent Reading book each time we meet.
Thursday 8-22
Bring in a picture (no larger than 4x6) of someone or something meaningful to you. Due: Friday 8-23
-Reminder-bring in an independent reading book.
Wednesday 8-21
My Name paragraph-1 copy double spaced + 1 copy single spaced-Due 8-27/28
Bring an independent reading book to class. Please bring this book with you every time we meet. Due 8-22-6-5
Tuesday 8-20
Have syllabus signed-Due 8-26
Review & gather required classroom materials-Due 8-26
No Excuses Spelling Test-8-29
Monday 8-19
Bring in a picture (no larger than 4x6) of someone or something meaningful to you. Due: Friday 8-23
Use this link:
http://www.rjfisher.lgusd.k12.ca.us/staff/lantunes/
Add all six vocabulary words with their part of speech, definition and sentence examples to the vocabulary section of your Writers Notebook.
Read Seventh Grade in the Anthology. Annotate with post it notes, and be prepared to discuss next class.
Bring in 3 examples of Direct Characterization from Seventh Grade along with 5 examples of Indirect Characterization. Put these examples in the Author's Word & Phrase Palette section of your Writers Notebook.
Thursday 8-29
Minimum Day & Back to School Night for Parents 6:30
No Homework
Tuesday/Wednesday
8-27/8-28
No Excuses practice pretest handout-Due 8-29
No Excuses Spelling Test 8-29
Bring Independent Reading Book to class-Every time we meet.
Make tabs for Writers Journal if not done in class
Monday 8-26
No Excuses Spelling practice sheet-Due 8-29
My Name Paragraph-Due 8-27/28
Bring Independent Reading Book to class-Every time we meet.
Friday 8-23
Have syllabus/planner agreement signed-Due 8-26
Review & gather required classroom materials-Due 8-26
-Reminder:No Excuses Spelling Test-8-29
-Reminder: My Name paragraph due 8-27/28 (see requirements under 8-21)
Bring Independent Reading book each time we meet.
Thursday 8-22
Bring in a picture (no larger than 4x6) of someone or something meaningful to you. Due: Friday 8-23
-Reminder-bring in an independent reading book.
Wednesday 8-21
My Name paragraph-1 copy double spaced + 1 copy single spaced-Due 8-27/28
Bring an independent reading book to class. Please bring this book with you every time we meet. Due 8-22-6-5
Tuesday 8-20
Have syllabus signed-Due 8-26
Review & gather required classroom materials-Due 8-26
No Excuses Spelling Test-8-29
Monday 8-19
Bring in a picture (no larger than 4x6) of someone or something meaningful to you. Due: Friday 8-23
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Bring in a picture (no larger than 4x6) of someone or something meaningful to you.