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Due:

Week #36

Important Dates:
                     AR Goals due:  Thursday, May 19
 
Friday, May 20
In Class:
1)  Movie Akeela and the Bee
2)  Complete the Plot Chart as you watch the movie
Homework:
Enjoy your weekend!
 
Thursday, May 19
In class:
1)  Battle of the Books assignment - due tomorrow
2)  AR Goals due today
Homework:
1)  Finish "Battle of the Books" assignment (if you did not finish in class today)
 
Wednesday, May 18
In class:
1)  Complete the "Before You Read" assignment posted in Google Classroom (under the heading "The All American Slurp.")
2)  Read / Listen to the short story "The All American Slurp" - Text and audio for the story is posted in Google Classroom
3)  Complete "The All American Slurp" Reading Check posted in Google Classroom
The above assignment is due Thursday, May 19 - You should be able to complete this assignment in class today
Homework:
1)  Complete the assignments for "The All American Slurp" posted in Google Classroom
 
Monday, May 16 - Tuesday, May 17
In class:
A Long Walk to Water:
1)  Finish the Study Guide for Ch. 13 - 18 (if you have not finished in class)
2)  Finish the Chapter Summaries for Ch. 9 - 18 (if you have not written after you have read each chapter)
3)  Finish the Characterization for Nya and Salva (if you have not finished in class)
These assignments will be collected on Wednesday.
Homework:
1)  Make sure the above assignments are completed and ready to turn in on Wednesday.

Due:

Week #34

Week 34

Important Information:
                          Vocabulary 7 Test:  Tuesday, May 3
                          ELA Benchmark #3:  Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5
                          STAR Reading Test:  Friday, May 6
                          AR Goals Due:  Thursday, May 19
 
Friday, May 6
In class:
ALWTW:
1)  Reading Check quiz chapters 14 - 17
2)  Read Chapter 18
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Wednesday, May 4 and Thursday, May 5
In class:
1)  Benchmark #3
2)  STAR Reading Test
Homework:
1)  Study Guide Chapters 16 and 17
 
Tuesday, May 3
In class:
1)  Unit 7 Vocabulary Test
2)  
Homework:
2)  Read for AR
 
Monday, May 2
In class:
1)  Unit 7 Vocabulary Puzzle
ALWTW:
2)  Finish Study Guide 14 and 15
3)  Read Chapters 16 and 17
Homework:
1)  Unit 7 Vocabulary Puzzle
2)  Study for Unit 7 Vocabulary Test

Due:

Week #33

Important Information:
                       CAASPP Testing:  Math:  Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 (next week)
                        Unit 7 Vocabulary Test:  Tuesday, May 3
                       AR Goals Due:  Thursday, May 19 - This is a date change!
 
Friday, April 29
In class:
1)  ALWTW - Read / Listen to Chapters 13 and 14 - Audio for these chapters is posted in Google Classroom
2)  Complete the study guide questions for Chapters 13 and 14 - Study Guide is posted in Google Classroom
Homework:
1) Unit 7 Vocabulary Puzzle due Tuesday, May 3
2)  ALWTW:  Study Guide for Chapters 13 and 14 due Monday - enough time was given in class today to finish this assignment
 
Thursday, April 28
CAASPP Testing Schedule - 20 minute class periods after lunch
ALWTW:  Quiz for Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12
 
Wednesday, April 27 - Periods D, E, and F today
CAASPP Testing - 8:25 - 11:25
 In class:
             No Class Today
 
Tuesday, April 26 - Periods A, B and C today
CAASPP Testing - 8:25 - 11:25
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Finish study guide for chapters 11 and 12 and summaries.  Continue to work on personality charts.
Homework:
     No homework on testing days
 
Monday, April 25
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Read chapters 11 and 12
2)  ALWTW:  Study Guide for chapters 11 and 12, Continue to work on chapter summaries and personality charts
Homework:
    No homework on testing day eve

Due:

Week #32

Important Information:
                       CAASPP Testing:  English Language Arts:  Wednesday, April 20 and Thursday, April 21 (this week)
                                                       Math:  Tuesday, April 26 and Wednesday, April 27 (next week)
                        AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, May 11
Community Club will be on campus Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday this week during both lunches selling tickets for the In n Out Fundraiser.  In n Out meals are $5.00.  The last day to purchase thickets is this Friday.
 
Tuesday, April 19
In class:
1)  Check AR Books
2)  Review Test Taking Strategies
3)  ALWTW:  Finish Study Guide for Chapters 7 and 8
Homework:
No Homework:  Get a good night's sleep to be reading for State Testing tomorrow
 
Monday, April 18
            Spring Break - No School

Due:

Week #31

Important Information:
                        Minimum Day:  Friday, April 8 - 11:30 Dismissal
                       Spring Break:  Monday, April 11 - Monday, April 18 (We return to school on Tuesday, April 19)
                       AR Goals due:  Wednesday, May 11
 
Friday, April 8
        Minimum Day!  11:30 Dismissal  30 minute class periods.
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Study Guide for Chapter 7 and 8 (enough time is given in class today to finish this assignment)
Homework:
Have a wonderful Spring Break!!!!
 
Thursday, April 7
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Study Guide for Chapters 5 and 6
2)  ALWTW:  Read or listen to Chapters 7 and 8
Homework:
1)  ALWTW:  Study Guide for Chapters 5 and 6 due tomorrow
 
Wednesday, April 6
In class:
1)  CAASPP Test Practice - Listening 
2)  ALWTW:  Listen to or read Chapters 5 and 6 (the audio is posted in Google Classroom)
Homework:
1)  Unit 7 Vocabulary cards and worksheet due tomorrow
 
Tuesday, April 5
In class:
1)  Finish Unit 7 Vocabulary word cards
2)  Unit 7 vocabulary worksheet
Homework:
1)  Vocabulary cards and worksheet due Thursday
 
Monday, April 4
In class:
1)  Reader's Response, "Cell Phones" - Google Classroom Assignment
2)  Introduce Unit 7 Vocabulary Words
Homework:
1)  Reader's Response "Cell Phones..." - Google Classroom Assignment due Tomorrow

Due:

Week #30

Important Information:
                      Book Fair in South Pointe's Library:  Monday, March 28 - Friday, April 1
                      AR Goals due:  Wednesday, May 11
 
Link to ALWTW Study Guide, Chapters 1 and 2:
 
Friday,  April 1
In class:
1)  Visit Book Fair first 15 - 20 minutes of class
2)  Continue to work on Reader's Response - "For Teens A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep" - Google Classroom Assignment 
Homework:
1)  Reader's Response -  "For Teens A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep" - Google Classroom Assignment - due Monday
 
Thursday, March 31
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Quiz for chapters 1 and 2 - Google Classroom
2)  ALWTW:  Quiz for chapters 3 and 4 - Google Classroom
3)  Reader's Response -  "For Teens A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep" - Google Classroom Assignment
Homework:
Homework:
1)  Reader's Response -  "For Teens A Good Mood Depends on Good Sleep" - Google Classroom Assignment - due Monday
 
Wednesday, March 30
In class:
1)  This is a work day.  Many students are gone due to a band trip
2)  ALWTW:  Continue to work on the study guide for chapters 3 and 4
Homework:
1) ALWTW:  Study Guide for chapters 3 and 4 due tomorrow
 
Tuesday, March 29
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Read chapters 3 and 4
2)  ALWTW:  Begin working on Study Guide for chapters 3 and 4
Homework:
1) ALWTW:  Study Guide for chapters 3 and 4 due Thursday
 
Monday, March 28
In class:
1)  ALWTW:  Read Chapter 2
2)  ALWTW:  Complete Study Guide for Chapters 1 and 2.  Due Tomorrow
Homework:
1)  ALWTW:  Complete Study Guide for Chapters 1 and 2.  Due Tomorrow 

Due:

Week 29

Important Information:
                        Unit 6 Vocabulary Test:  Wednesday, March 23
                        Minimum Day:  Friday, March 24
 
Wednesday, March 23
In class:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Test
2)  Long Walk to Water:  Introduction Slides - Posted in Google Classroom - Due Friday
Homework:
1)  Long Walk to Water:  Introduction Slides due Friday (you will have class time on Thursday to work on this assignment)
 
Tuesday, March 22
In class:
1)  Fire Drill (practice) - period was shortened
2)  Library:  Check out A Long Walk to Water
3)  Correct Unit 6 Vocabulary Worksheet
Homework:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Puzzle due tomorrow
2)  Study Unit 6 Vocabulary - Test is tomorrow
 
Monday, March 21
In class:  
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Crossword Puzzle
2)  Finish Unit 6 Vocabulary Worksheet
Homework:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Puzzle due Wednesday
2)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Worksheet will be corrected tomorrow

Due:

Week #28

Important Information:
                     Unit 6 Vocabulary Test:  Tuesday, March 22
                     AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, May 11
 
Link to "The Triangle Factory Fire" Vocabulary Worksheet:
 
Tuesday, March 15
In class:
1)  Collect Close Readers
2)  Check Unit 6 Vocabulary Cards
3) Lit. Book:   Begin Reading "The Triangle Factory Fire," pages 265 - 277
Homework:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Worksheet due tomorrow
2)  "The Triangle Factory Fire" vocabulary worksheet due tomorrow
 
Monday, March 14
In class:
1)  Close Reader:  Finish pages 107 - 112
2)  Vocabulary worksheet for "The Triangle Factory Fire."  Lit. Book pages 265 - 277 (See above for the link to this worksheet)
Homework:
1)  "The Triangle Factory Fire" Vocabulary Worksheet due Wednesday

Due:

Week #27

Important Information:
                              Unit 76 Vocabulary Test:  Thursday, March 24
                               AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, May 11
Friday, March 11
In class:
1)  Close Reader Workbook, pages 107 - 112  Complete all activities including defining the vocabulary words in the margins.
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Thursday, March 10
In class:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Worksheet Due Monday
Homework:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Worksheet 
2)  Read for AR
 
Wednesday, March 9
In class:
1)  Introduce Unit 6 Vocabulary Words
2)  Work on Unit 6 Vocabulary Cards - Due Monday
Homework:
1)  Unit 6 Vocabulary Cards - Due Monday
 
Tuesday, March 8
In class:
1)  CAASPP Interim Practice Test for Language Arts
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Monday, March 7
In class:
1)  CAASPP Interim Practice Test:  This practice test is to help you get familiar with and ready for the real CAASPP Test.
Homework:
1)  Argumentative Essay due by 6:00 PM this evening.
2)  Read for AR.  You received your new AR Goals today.

Due:

Week #25

Important Information:
                                     Unit 5 Vocabulary Test:  Monday, February 28
                                      AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, March 2
                                      End of 3rd Quarter:  Friday, March 4
 
Monday, February 28
In class:
1)  Collect Unit 5 Puzzle
2)  Unit 5 Vocabulary Test
3)  Edit Argumentative Essay Organizers
4)  AR Read
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2) Final edit of your argumentative essay organizers - Begin typing final copy tomorrow

Due:

Week #25

Important Information:
                             Presidents' Day, Monday, February 21 - No School
                             Unit 6 Vocabulary Test:  Monday, February 28
                             AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, March 2
 
Friday, February 25
In class:
1)  Check Argumentative Essay Organizers
2)  Begin typing Argumentative Essay final copy
Homework:
1)  Study for Unit 5 Vocabulary Test
2)  Unit 5 Vocabulary Puzzle due Monday
 
Thursday, February 24                  
           COLOR RUN DAY - 15 Minute Periods
In class:
1)  Unit 5 Vocabulary Puzzle
Homework:
1)  Unit 5 Vocabulary Puzzle due Monday
 
Wednesday, February 23
In class:
1)  Continue to work on Argumentative Essay Organizers
Homework:
1) Continue to proofread your Argumentative Essay Organizers - Due Thursday, February 24 
 
 Tuesday, February 22
In class:
1)  Continue to work on your Argumentative Essay Organizers - Due Thursday, February 24
Homework:
1) Continue to proofread your Argumentative Essay Organizers - Due Thursday, February 24 
 
Monday, February 21
         Presidents' Day Holiday - No School

Due:

Week #24

Wednesday, February 16 - Thursday, February 17
In class:
1)Continue to work on Argumentative Essay Organizers
Homework:
1)  Proof read the work on your graphic organizers
 
Tuesday, February 15
In class:
Argumentative Essay Organizers:
1)  Review Pro / Con List
2)  Work on page 2 (Thesis / reasons / topic sentences) and page 3 (introduction paragraph)
Homework:
1) Argumentative Essay Organizers:  Complete page 2 and 3
 
Monday, February 14
In class:
1)  Continue looking at argument topic sources - choose your topic
2)  Page 1 of argument essay planning packet - Pro / Con list for the topic you choose
Homework:
1)  Argument Essay Planning packet - Page 1 - Pro / Con list for the topic you choose-due tomorrow (6 bullet point notes for each side)

Due:

Week #23

Friday, February 11
In class:
1)  AR read / quizzes 15 minutes
2)  Collect and record Unit 5 Vocabulary Worksheet grades
3)  Explore topics for Argumentative Essay - Topics and articles are posted in Google Classroom
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Thursday, February 10
In class:
1) Read for AR
        or 
2)  Work on homework
3)  Individual student / teacher grade conferences 
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Wednesday, February 9
In class:
1)  Correct Unit 5 Vocabulary Activity Worksheet
2)  AR read or work on homework
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Tuesday, February 8
In class:
1)  AR read for 10 minutes
2)  Continue to write sample class argumentative essay
Homework:
1)  Unit 5 Vocabulary worksheet due tomorrow - The link to Unit 5 Vocabulary Worksheet is posted in week 22
 
Monday, February 7
In class:
1)  Check Unit 5 Vocabulary cards
2)  Begin Sample class Argumentative Essay
Homework:
1)  Unit 5 Vocabulary worksheet due Wednesday - The link to Unit 5 Vocabulary Worksheet is posted in week 22

Due:

Week 22

Important Information:
                              AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, March 2
Link to Unit 5 Vocabulary Worksheet:
 
Friday, February 4
In class:
1)  Unit 5 Vocabulary worksheet - See above for the link to this worksheet.
Homework:
1)  Unit 5 Vocabulary Cards due Monday (these should be finished as they were assigned last week.)
2)  Unit 5 Vocabulary Worksheet due Wednesday.
 
Thursday, February 3
In class:
1)  Correct and collect Performance Assessment Workbook
2)  Hand out Argumentative Organizers (no assignment for these)
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Wednesday, February 2
In class:
1)  Finish Part 2 and 3 in your Performance Assessment Workbook.  (Monday and Tuesday's assignment)
Homework:
1)  Part 2 and 2 in your Performance Assessment Workbook are due tomorrow at the beginning of class.
2)  Read for AR
 
Tuesday, February 1
In class:
1)  Read / Discuss Performance Assessment Workbook, pages 22-30
2)  Complete activities on pages 23, 24, 26. 27, and 29  You will have time in class tomorrow to work-  Performance Activity Part 2 (yesterday's assignment) and Part 3 is due on Thursday. 
A  PDF of the Performance Assessment Workbook for pages 22-30 is posted in Google Classroom.  Use the PDF if you have misplaced the workbook.  
 Write your answers on lined paper or print the pages of the PDF and write on the pages.
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Monday, January 31
In class:
1)  Read / Discuss Performance Assessment Workbook, pages 10 - 16
2)  Performance Assessment Workbook:  Complete the activities on pages 10 - 14, 16
Homework:
1)  Performance Assessment Workbook:  Complete the activities on pages 10-14, 16.  Write your answers in the workbook.  You may highlight the evidence in the text for all the "cite 
     the evidence" directions. - A  PDF of the Performance Assessment Workbook for pages 10-16 is posted in Google Classroom.  Use the PDF if you have misplaced the workbook.  
     Write your answers on lined paper or print the pages of the PDF and write on the pages.

Due:

Week #21

Important Information:
                               Unit 4 Vocabulary Test:  Wednesday, January 26
 
Wednesday, January 26
In class:
1)  Collect Unit 4 vocabulary puzzle
2)  Unit 4 Vocabulary Test
3)  Work on make-up work or read for AR
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Bring your Performance Assessment Workbook to class
 
Tuesday, January 25
In class:
1)  Close Reader:  Read / Review pages 63 - 66 ( you can access the Close Reader from your online text book; just add CR63 in the black band when searching the page.
2)  Space / Ocean Quiz:  Located in Google Classroom
Homework:
1)  Study Unit 5 Vocabulary.  Test is tomorrow.
2)  Unit 4 Vocabulary Puzzle will be collected tomorrow.
 
Monday, January 24
In class:
1)  Finish Level Up Tutorial:  Tone
2)  Literature Book:  Read and discuss pages 193 - 196
3)  Literature Book:  Page 198, Questions 1, 2, 3, and 4  Use the CEE method to answer all questions.
Homework:
1)  Literature Book:  Page 198 finish answering questions 1, 2, 3, and 4.
2)  Study for Unit 4 Vocabulary Test

Due:

Week #20

Important Information:
                                      Monday, January 17 - MLK Holiday - No School
                                      Unit 4 Vocabulary Test:  Wednesday, January 26
 
Thursday, January 20
In class:
1)  "Remarks at the Dedication fo the Aerospace Medical Health Center" Quiz
2)  Finish Argumentative / Persuasive Essay Notes
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Study for Unit 4 Vocabulary Test
 
Wednesday, January 19
In class:
1) Discuss  Argumentative / Persuasive Essay Notes:  Use lined paper to copy the notes from the slides.  The slides are posted in Google Classroom
Homework:
1)  Review for "Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center" Quiz
2)  Study Unit 4 Vocabulary
 
Tuesday, January 18
In class:
1)  Agenda check (January 4 - January 14)
2)  Google Classroom:  Literature Book pages 191 - 192 - Use the posted document to answer the questions for this assignment  Google Classroom Code:  mfnv6fi
Homework:
1)  Finish Google Classroom Literature Book pages 191 - 192 assignment - Due tomorrow
2)  Read for AR
 
Monday, January 17
MLK Holiday - No School

Due:

Week #19

Important Information:
                              Friday, January 14:  Minimum Day Dismissal - 11:30
                              Monday, January 17:  MLK Holiday - No School
                              Unit 4 Vocabulary Test:  Wednesday, January 26
 
Link to Close Reader Assignment:  "Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost?"
 
Friday, January 14
Minimum Day
In class:
1)  Finish Lit. Book page 190, #2,3,5  Remember to use CEE method to answer questions 3 and 5
2)  Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Thursday, January 13
In class:
New Seats
1)  Read / Listen to / Discuss:  "Remarks at the Dedication of the Aerospace Medical Health Center"  Pages 185 - 188 in the Literature Book.
2)  Lit. Book Page 190 (Questions 2, 3, 5 ) Answer these questions using the CEE method (Claim, Evidence, Explanation)
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Lit Book Page 190 (Questions 2, 3, 5)  Use the CEE method.  You will have some time to work in class tomorrow.  Due at the end of the period tomorrow
3)  Level Up Tutorials due tomorrow
Wednesday, January 12
In class:
3)  Level Up Tutorials:  Elements of Argument and Analyzing Arguments.  This assignment is posted in Google Classroom.  The directions explaining how to access the Level Up tutorials
      are posted there also. 
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Level Up tutorials are due Friday
 
Tuesday, January 11
1)  Correct Unit 4 Vocabulary Activity Worksheet
2)  Finish Close Reader pages 63 - 66
3)  Collect Close Reader to be graded
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Monday, January 10
In class:
1)  Finish Close Reader assignment (pages 63 - 66)  Complete all activities. Use complete sentences and proper punctuation when writing answers.  Don't forget to define
    the vocabulary words in the margins.
2)  Finish Unit 4 Vocabulary Worksheet  
Homework:
1)  Close Reader pages 63 - 66
2)  Unit 4 Vocabulary Worksheet and vocabulary cards will be checked tomorrow
There should be little, if any homework, for these assignments.  Most of the class periods on Friday and today were given to work on these assignments.

Due:

Week #18

Important Information:
                     Happy New Year!  Welcome back!  Today is the first day of the second semester.  Let's all take advantage of a fresh start.
 
Friday, January 7
In class:
1)  Begin Close Reader Assignment, pages 63 - 66. Be sure to complete each activity and define the vocabulary words in the margins.  This is not homework.
2)  Visit library to check out AR books last half of period
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Rest, Relax, Stay Safe and Healthy
 
Thursday, January 6
In class:
1)  Read and discuss Performance Assessment Booklet, pages 1 - 7
Homework:
1)  Performance Assessment Workbook, page 8 due tomorrow
There is a PDF of the Performance Assessment Workbook in Google Classroom.
 
Wednesday, January 5
In class:
1)  Continue to work on Unit 4 Vocabulary Cards
2)  Work on Unit 4 Vocabulary worksheets
Homework:
1)  Continue to work on Unit 4 Vocabulary packet.  Cards and worksheet due Friday
 
Tuesday, January 4
In class:
1)  Introduce Unit 4 Vocabulary words
2)  Work on Unit 4 Vocabulary cards
3)  Set new AR Goals
Homework:
1)  Work on Unit 4 Vocabulary cards - due Friday
 
 
Monday, January 3 - Holiday - No School

Due:

Week #17

Important Information:
                          AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, December 15
 
Language Arts Department Testing:
                         ELA Benchmark:  Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10
                         STAR Reading Test:  Monday, December 13
 
Tuesday, December 7
In class:
1) Shard:  Read chapters 11 and 12
2)  Shard:  Study Guide chapters 11 and 12
Homework:
1)  Shard:  Study Guide chapters 8 - 10 due tomorrow
2)  Shard:  Study Guide chapters 11 - 13 due Thursday
 
Monday, December 6
In class:
1)  Shard:  Quiz Ch. 5-7
2)  Shard:  Finish Study Guide for Chapters 8 - 10
Homework:
1)  Shard:  Study Guide, including the symbolism, is due Wednesday, December 8
 

Due:

Week #17

Important Information:
                          AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, December 15
 
Language Arts Department Testing:
                         ELA Benchmark:  Thursday, December 9 and Friday, December 10
                         STAR Reading Test:  Monday, December 13
 
Friday, December 3
In class:
1)  Shard:  Read / Listen to Chapter 9
2)  Shard:  Study Guide - Finish activity 2
3)  Shard:  Study Guide - Chapters 8 and 9, questions 1 - 7 - Due:  Tuesday, December 7
Homework:
1)  Shard:  Review for Shard Quiz:  chapters 5 - 7  Quiz is Monday, December 6
2)  Read for AR
 
Thursday, December 2
In class:
1)  Shard:  Read chapters 7 and 8
2)  Shard:  Study Guide Chapters 7 and 8 (Activity 4, 1-3 / Activity 5, 1-3)
Homework:
1)  Shard:  Today's assignment is due tomorrow
 
Wednesday, December 1
In class:
1)  Shard:  Read chapters 7 and 8
2)  Shard:  Study Guide Chapters 7 and 8 (Activity 4, 1-3 / Activity 5, 1-3)
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Shard:  You will have time in class tomorrow to work on today's assignments
 
Tuesday, November 30
In class:
1)  Shard:  Check Study Guide for Chapter 5 (Activity 3 #1-4)
2)  Shard:  Read and discuss chapters 6 and 7 
3)  Shard:  Study Guide for Chapters 6 and 7 (Activity 4,  # 1 - 3 and Activity 5, # 1-4)
Homework:
1)  Shard:  Study Guide for Chapters 6 and 7 (Activity 4,  # 1 - 3 and Activity 5, # 1-4) Due:  Thursday
 
Monday, November 29
In class:
1)  Shard:  Read and Discuss Chapter 5
2)  Shard:  Study Guide questions for Ch. 5 (Activity 3 # 1 - 4)
Homework:
1)  Shard:  Study Guide questions for Ch. 5 (Activity 3 #1 - 4)

Due:

Week #15

Important Information:
                       Thanksgiving Break:  No School November 22 - 26, 2021
                        REMINDER:  AR Goals Due:  December 15, 2021
 
Link to A Single Shard Activity Packet (Ch. 1-4):
 
Tuesday, November 16
In class:
1)  Shard Activity Packet:  Activity 7 - Listening - Reviving Traditional Korean Celadons
2)  Shard Activity Packet:  Activity 5 - Novel Cover
Homework:
1)  Shard Activity 5 - Novel Cover - Due Friday, November 19
 
Monday, November 15
In class:
1)  Shard:  Correct Activity packet, Chapters 1 - 3
2)  Hand back Unit 3 Vocabulary Test
Homework:
1)  Read for AR

Due:

Week #14

Monday, November 8
In class:
1)  Collect Unit 3 Vocabulary Puzzle
2)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Test
3)  A Single Shard:  Read Ch. 1 (pages 3 - 13)
Homework:
1)  A Single Shard:  Read Ch. 1 (pages 3 - 13) if you did not read in class
2)  Read for AR

Due:

Week #13

Important Information:
                       Collection #1 Test:  Tuesday, November 2 - Study the study guide I gave you
                       Unit 3 Vocabulary Test:  Monday, November 8
 
Link to A Single Shard Activity Packet (Ch. 1-4):
Link to A Single Shard Vocabulary Worksheet (Ch. 1-4):
 
Friday, November 5
In class:
1) About the Author:  Linda Sue Park - Take notes on the first page of your Shard activity packet
2)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Puzzle
Link to Unit 3 Vocabulary Puzzle:
Homework:
1)  Finish Shard Vocabulary (Ch. 1-4 ) if you did not finish in class.- due Monday
2)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Puzzle if you did not finish in class - due Monday
3)  Study for Unit 3 Vocabulary Test.  Test is Monday
 
Thursday, November 4
In class:
1)  Some students need to finish the Collection #1 test
2)  Introduce the class novel, A Single Shard
3)  A single Shard, Ch. 1-4 Vocabulary worksheet - Vocabulary words are on the first page of the Ch. 1-4 Activity packet
Homework:
1)  Study Unit 3 Vocabulary - test is Monday
2)  Work on A Single Shard Vocabulary, Ch. 1-4 - due tomorrow at the end of class.
 
Wednesday, November 3
In class:
1)  Visit Book Fair for most of the period
2)  Finish Collection 1 Test / Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Study for Unit 3 vocabulary test
2)  Unit 3 vocabulary worksheet will be corrected tomorrow
 
Tuesday, November 2
In class:
1)  Collect Myth Activity
2)  Collection 1 Test
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Study Vocabulary - Vocabulary worksheet will be corrected tomorrow
 
Monday, November 1
In class:
1)  Finish Myth Activity
2)  Review for Collection #1 test
Homework:
1)  Study for Collection #1 test

Due:

Week #12

Thursday, October 27
In class:
1)  Review for Collection 1 test
2)  Intro to Myth assignment
3)  Work on Myth assignment - refer to the collection of Myths in Google Classroom.  Use your sentence types notes to write the 
    sentences for the paragraph
Homework:
1)  Review for Collections test.  Be sure to read over and know how to use the terms from the review pages I gave you
           - Test is Tuesday, November 2
2)  The Myth assignment is not homework unless you feel like you cannot finish it in class tomorrow.  This assignment is due at the
      end of class tomorrow.
 
 Wednesday, October 26
In class:
1)  Intro to Myth assignment
2)  Work on Myth assignment - refer to the collection of Myths in Google Classroom.  Use your sentence types notes to write the 
    sentences for the paragraph
Homework:
1)  Review for Collections test - Test is Tuesday, November 2
2)  The Myth assignment is not homework unless you feel like you cannot finish it in class.
Homework
 
Tuesday, October 25
In class:
1)  Review for Collection 1 Test
2)  Work on Unit 3 Vocabulary Activity Worksheet
Homework:
1)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Activity Worksheet - due Friday
 
Monday, October 25
In class:
1)  "Flight of Icarus" Quiz
2)  Read "Icarus Flight" poem - pages 40 and 41 in the literature book.
3)  Work on Unit 3 Vocabulary Worksheet
Homework:
1)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Worksheet - all parts - and vocabulary cards - due Friday

Due:

Week #11

Friday, October 22
In class:
1)  Study Guide for "Flight of Icarus" quiz
2)  "Types of Sentences" quiz
Homework:
1)  Review for "Flight of Icarus" quiz - quiz is Monday
 
Thursday, October 21
In class:
1)  Continue "Flight of Icarus" questions
2)  Grammar Chapter Review WS - Types of Sentences
Homework:
1)  Review "Types of Sentences" Notes to study for tomorrow's quiz
 
Wednesday, October 20
In class:
1)  Read "Flight of Icarus"
2)  Answer "As You Read" questions -  Restate the question in your answer.  You do not have to answer using CEE method for these questions.
Homework:
1)  Finish "As You Read" questions for "Flight of Icarus"
 
Tuesday, October 19
In class:
1)  Introduce Unit 3 Vocabulary Words
2)  Work on Vocabulary Cards - due Thursday
3)  Work on Vocabulary Activity worksheet - Due Friday
Homework:
1)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Cards due Thursday
2)  Unit 3 Vocabulary Worksheet due Friday
 
Monday, October 18
In class:
1)  Begin working on "Flight of Icarus" CEE questions
2)  Grammar:  Complex Sentences Worksheet
Homework:
1)  Complex Sentences Worksheet - Due Wednesday

Due:

Week #10

Important Information:
                       "Abby..." Reading Quiz - Thursday, October 14
                        "Big Things..." Reading Quiz - Friday, October 15
 
Friday, October 15
In class:
1)  Correct Sentence types worksheets pages 159 - 164
2)  Introduce Compound-complex sentence notes
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Thursday, October 14
In class:
1)  "Abby Sunderland" (comparing media types) quiz
2)  Finish Sentence types worksheets pages 159-164
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Wednesday, October 13
In class:
1)  Close Reader - Correct activities 4, 5, 6, and vocabulary
Homework:
1)  Review the story about Abby for reading quiz on Thursday
2)  Close Reader - Review "Big Things..." quiz on Friday
 
Tuesday, October 12
In class:
1)  Close Reader - Correct activities 1, 2, and 3
Homework:
1)  Review the story in the literature book about Abby - quiz on Thursday
2)  Close Reader - Be sure to complete ALL the activities assigned on pages 3 - 12
 
Monday, October 11
In class:
1)  Close Reader - Read and discuss pages 3-12
Homework:
1)  Close Reader - Complete activities that I did not have you cross out.

Due:

Week #9

Important Information:
                  Unit 2 Vocabulary Test - Tuesday, October 5
                  AR Goals Due - Wednesday, October 6
                  End of First Quarter - Friday, October 8
 
Thursday, October 7
In class:
1)  Close Reader (the black workbook) pages 3-12.  Read and follow all directions.  Complete all activities - Due Tuesday, October 12
2)  Individual Grade conferences between student and teacher
Homework:
1)  Close Reader Pages 3-12 due Tuesday, October 12
 
Wednesday, October 6
In class:
1)  Simple sentences worksheet due today - We will correct and I will collect this assignment tomorrow.
2)  AR Goals are due today - you may read and take quizzes during class today
Homework:
1)  Enjoy your evening
 
Tuesday, October 5
In class:
1)  Collect Unit 2 Vocabulary Puzzle
2)  Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
3)  Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Read for AR - Goals due tomorrow
2) Character Analysis due tomorrow
3)  Simple Sentences due tomorrow
 
Monday, October 4
In class:
1)  Simple Sentences Worksheet
2)  Unit 2 Vocabulary Puzzle
3)  Work on Character Analysis
Homework:
1)  Study for Unit 2 Vocabulary Test
2)  Unit 2 Vocabulary Puzzle due tomorrow
3)  Simple Sentences Worksheet due Wednesday
4)  Character Analysis due Wednesday

Due:

Week #8

Important Information:
                          Tuesday, September 28:  "Rogue Wave" Quiz
                          Tuesday, October 5:  Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz
                          Tuesday, October 6:  AR Goals Due
                          Friday, October 8:  End of First Quarter
 
Friday, October 1
In class:
1)  Work on Media Analysis worksheet - Due Tuesday
2)  Begin working on your AR Character Analysis - Due Wednesday, October 6
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Study for Unit 2 Vocabulary Test - Test is Tuesday
 
Thursday, September 30
In class:
1)  Explain AR character analysis assignment.  You were given a hard copy of directions and requirements for this assignment.  The directions are also posted in our Google 
     Classroom.  The form is also posted in Google Classroom.  You may type a hard copy and physically turn in the assignment, you man hand write the assignment and physically
     turn it in, or you may use the form and submit it through Google Classroom.  Whatever method you choose, they all follow the same format. (See the rubric on the directions).
     Due:  Wednesday, October 6
2)  Begin the worksheet assigned with the Media Analysis literature book pages.
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Due to the technical difficulties we had during class, the worksheet handed out today is not homework.
 
 
Wednesday, September 29
In class:
1)  Read and discuss Media Analysis:  Literature book pages 19 - 30 - This will take most of the period.
2)  Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Tuesday, September 28
In class:
1)  Collect comprehension questions
2)  "Rogue Wave" quiz.
3)  Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Monday, September 27
In class:
1)  Comprehension questions (pg. 16 #1-4) due today.  I will collect these tomorrow.  Use them to study for the "Rogue Wave" quiz.
2)   Proof read your questions.  Choose 2 of your best answers.  These two I will grade for CEE as well as grammar, punctuation, spelling, etc.
3)  Play Kahoot for "Rogue Wave" quiz review.
Homework:
1)  Study for "Rogue Wave" quiz.  Quiz is tomorrow.
 

Due:

Week #7

Important Information:
                   "Rogue Wave" Literature Test:  Tuesday, September 28
                   Unit 2 Vocabulary Test:  Tuesday, October 5
                    AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, October 6
 
Friday, September 24
In class:
1)  Continue to work on comprehension questions Pg. 16 (#1,2,3,4)  Use the CEE method for All answers.  Use your CEE notes with the sentence stems. due Monday
Homework:
1)  Finish "Rogue Wave" comprehension questions if you did not finish in class today.  due Monday
2)  Read for AR
3)  Review "Rogue Wave" story - Quiz on Tuesday
 
Thursday, September 23
In class:
1)  Finish "Rogue Wave" short story.
2)  Begin working on comprehension questions Pg. 16 (#1,2,3,4)  Use the CEE method for All answers.  Use your CEE notes with the sentence stems.  You will have some time in class tomorrow to work on this assignment - due Monday
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Wednesday, September 22
In class:
1)  Read / Listen to / Discuss the short story,  "Rogue Wave."  the PDF for this story is posted in Tuesday's "In class" section
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Tuesday, September 21
In class:
1)  Collect "Rogue Wave" Vocabulary Activity
2)  Correct Unit 2 Vocabulary Activity Worksheet
3) Read / Listen to / discuss the short story "Rogue Wave"
Link to "Rogue Wave" PDF:
Homework:
1)  Read for AR.  Very few students in this class have met their AR Goal.  Your AR goal is 10% of your overall grade.
Monday, September 20
In class:
1)  New seating chart today
2)  Pass back graded papers
3)  Five minute quick write:  "What does it mean to be bold?
4)  Discuss "Rogue Wave"
Homework:
1)  "Rogue Wave" Vocabulary due tomorrow.
Link to "Rogue Wave" Vocabulary worksheet:
 

Due:

Week #6

Important Information:
                          Literature test:  Tuesday, September 14
                          AR Goals Due:  Wednesday, October 6
 
Friday, September 17
In class:
1)  Introduce academic vocabulary for short story, "Rogue Wave" Pg. 3 in the literature book
2)  Begin "Rogue Wave" vocabulary activity - Due Tuesday
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Thursday, September 16
In class:
1)  Copy Nag paragraph analysis as we work as a class.
2)  Unit 2 Vocabulary Activity WS  - Due Tuesday
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
2)  Work on Unit 2 Vocabulary worksheet - Due Tuesday
 
Wednesday, September 15
In class:
1)  Copy "Rikki..." character analysis paragraph
2)  Finish Unit 2 Vocabulary Cards
3)  Work on Unit 2 Vocabulary Activity Worksheet
Homework:
1)  Unit 2 Vocabulary cards - due Thursday.
2)  Unit 2 Vocabulary activity - Due Friday
 
Tuesday, September 14
In class:
1)  Collect "Rikki..." Comprehension WS and Inference WS
2)  Literature Test
Homework:
1)  Finish Unit 2 Vocabulary note cards - Due tomorrow
 
Monday, September 13
In class:
1)  Finish Literature Review worksheet and inference worksheet
2)  Review for literature test.  The test is tomorrow.
           The test will cover:  "Rikki, Tikki, Tavi", Literature Terms, and Inferences
3)  Introduce Unit 2 Vocabulary Words
Homework:
1)  Study for literature test

Due:

Week #5

Important Information: 
   Labor Day Holiday - No School:  Monday, September 6                  
   Unit 1 Vocabulary Test:  Tuesday, September 7
 
Friday, September 10
In class:
1)  Discussed answers to "Rikki..." comprehension activity
2)  Discussed inference - begin work on the inference worksheet
3)  Literary Terms Review worksheet
Homework:
1)  Literature test Tuesday - Review the short story, "Rikki..." (PDF is in the Google Classroom) and literature notes
2)  Inference worksheet, literature review (pink paper), and comprehension questions will be collected on Tuesday.
 
Thursday, September 9
In class:
1)  Collect Character Trait Worksheet
2)  "Rikki..." Comprehension Activity WS
Link to Comprehension WS:
Homework:
1)  Finish "Rikki..." Comprehension Activity WS Due tomorrow.
 
Wednesday, September 8
In class:
1) Hand back Unit 1 vocabulary test
2) Check grades in Aeries student portal - discuss grades
3)  Work on Character Trait worksheet
Link to Character Trait Worksheet:
Homework:
1)  Character Trait worksheet due tomorrow
 
Tuesday, September 7
In class:
1)  Collect Unit 1 Vocabulary Puzzle
2)  Unit 1 Vocabulary Test 
3)  Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Read for AR
 
Monday, September 6
Labor Day Holiday - No School

Due:

Week #4

                                          Important Information:
                                                       Unit 1 Vocabulary Test:  Tuesday, September 7
                                                       
 
Wednesday, September 1
In class:
1)  Correct Unit 1 Vocabulary Activity worksheet
2)  Read for AR
Homework:
1)  Study for Unit 1 Vocabulary Test
2)  "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" Plot chart is not due tomorrow (as stated in yesterday's homework)  We will work on it tomorrow in class.
 
Tuesday, August 31
In class:
1)  Finish reading / listening to "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" (The PDF is posted in Google Classroom)
2)  "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi":  On a piece of notebook paper list 1)  The main conflict  2)  5 main events (in order) 3)  How the story ends.
Homework:
1)  Unit 1 Vocabulary Worksheet due tomorrow
 
Monday, August 30
In class:
1)  Work on Unit 1 Vocabulary worksheet (The link to this word list and worksheet is posted in Week 3)
2)  Listen and read along with "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"  The story PDF is posted in Google Classroom
Homework:
1)  Unit 1 Vocabulary worksheet due Wednesday

Due:

Week #3

                                       Important Information:  Library Day is Thursday, August 26.  You need your school ID.
 
This is the link to the Unit 1 Vocabulary words and worksheet:
 
 
Friday, August 27
In class:
1)  Record AR book information into the AR Log on page V in the South Pointe agenda.
2)  Today is a reading day.  Read your AR book.
Homework:
1)  No homework.  Enjoy your weekend.
 
Thursday, August 26
In class:
1)  Library Day.  All students must now have an AR book at school.
Homework:
1)  Unit 1 Vocabulary cards Due tomorrow.
 
Wednesday, August 25
In class:
1)  Read "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"  (The PDF is located in the B period Google Classroom)
2)  Take notes including characters and main events of the story.  This is not a homework assignment
Homework:
1)  Unit 1 Vocabulary cards Due Friday
 
Tuesday, August 24
In class:
1)  Introduce Unit 1 Vocabulary and vocabulary card procedure:
      1)  cut index cards in half   2)  blank side: write the vocabulary word   3) lined side: write the part of speech and the complete definition.  Do not shorten the definition
                (you do not need to write the sample sentences or the synonyms or antonyms.)  We completed two together in class.  Follow those examples.
Homework:
1)  Unit 1 Vocabulary cards Due Friday
 
Monday, August 23
In class:
1)  Review ELA Benchmark #1 and STAR Test data
2)  Finish literature notes
3)  Begin Class Charter, Day 1:  "How do we want to feel?"  The charter is all in class, group work.
Homework:
1)  Acrostic Poem due tomorrow.

Due:

Seventh Grade Language Arts

Welcome Back to School!  It is wonderful to meet you all in person!
 
Important Information:
                        Monday, August 9:  First day of School - Minimum Day dismissal:  11:30
                        Thursday, August 12:  Back to School Night
 
                                     Back to School Night Zoom Link for Mrs. Olmos:
 
                                            https://wvusd.zoom.us/j/81726386349
 
Thursday, August 12
In class:
1)  Continue ELA Benchmark #1
Homework:
1)  ELA letter small slip signed.  Due tomorrow!
 
Wednesday, August 11
In class:
1)  ELA Benchmark #1
Homework:
1)  Sign and return the small slip from ELA letter.  Due Friday, August 13
 
Tuesday, August 10
In class:
1)  Go over class letter / questions and answers
2)   "Would You Rather..." (a get to know you game)
Homework:
1)  Review the class letter with parent(s) / guardian(s)
2)  Sign and return the small slip   Due:  Friday, August 13.
 
Monday, August 9
In class:
1)  Welcome
2)  Check your schedule
Homework:
        No homework