English 7
I CAN: Recognize
Foreshadowing
Entry Task
Finish ISAT interim
The Twilight Zone Episode, Nothing in the Dark
Friday, October 26, 2018
Thursday, October 25, 2018
Thursday, 10/25/18
English 7
I CAN: Show
my Knowledge
Entry Task
Think about an incident that happened to you and
exaggerate in the telling. Make it into a tall tale.
ISAT Interim,
Reading Literary Text
Finish I-Ready
Packet
Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Wednesday, 10/24/18
English 7
I CAN: Compare
and Contrast Stories
Entry Task
“Point of
View Switch a Roo”
Tell one of
the story’s below from another character’s point of view.
Cinderella
Little Red
Riding Hood
Your Choice
___________________________
Read, A Running Brook of Horror, P. 575
I Ready
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Tuesday, 10/23/18
English 7
I CAN: Compare
2 Articles
Entry Task
What would you do if you could travel into the
future?
District Writing Assessment
Begin IReady Packet #1
Monday, October 22, 2018
Monday, 10/22/18
English 7
I CAN: Compare 2 Versions of a Story
Entry Task
What would you do if you could travel into the past?
Read, The Hitchiker, P. 654
Hitchhiker
Handout
Thursday, October 18, 2018
Thursday, 10/18/18
English 7
I CAN: Make
a Prediction
Entry Task
Select one of
the story starters below and use it to write a story.
- Icy
fingers gripped my arm in the darkness.
- Wandering
through the graveyard it felt like something was watching me.
- The
eyes in the painting follow him down the corridor.
- A
shrill cry echoed in the mist.
Write Source, P. 602 and 603
The Landlady (Handout and Audio Recording)
Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Monday, 12/15/18
English 7
I CAN: Research
Information about a new author
Entry Task
Read
the excerpt and make inferences:
Crack! Thunder struck and
rain poured. Max stared blankly out the
window, trying to contain his emotions that raged like the weather. He was beginning to lose it. Dropping the kite from his hand, Max broke
out into full sobs. His mother comforted
him, “There, there, Max. We’ll just find
something else to do.” She began to
unpack the picnic basket that was on the counter and offered him a
sandwich. Max snapped, “I don’t wanna
sand-mich!” A flash from the sky lit up
the living room. Boom! Mom sighed.
1.Why is Max upset?
2. How do you know this? Cite
evidence from the text.
3. What was Mom planning on doing today?
Watch Edgar Allen Poe Video
1. Find a school appropriate SHORT horror story.
2. Read the story.
3. Write a short summary of the story on your
entry task paper.
4. Research the author of the story
5. Write a biography about the author.
Wednesday, 10/17/18
English 7
I CAN: Describe
Allusions
Entry
Task
Write Source, P. 600 and 601
Roald Dahl’s, The Lamb to the Slaughter
Video
(Schooltube)
Friday, October 12, 2018
Friday, 10/12/18
English 7
I CAN: Compare
a Speaker to Literature
Discuss Elements of a
Horror Story PPT
A Tell Tale Heart, P. 624
A Tell Tale Heart Video (Youtube)
Thursday, October 11, 2018
Thursday, 10/11/18
English 7
I CAN: Comprehend
a Story
Entry Tasks
Write Source, P. 598
and 599
Read Raymond’s Run, P.
33
Answer Questions, 1, 4, 5, 7
Wednesday, 10/10/18
English 7
I CAN: Defend a
Claim
Entry Task
Complete Assignments from Monday and Tuesday.
Wednesday’s
Assignment
On a new piece of
paper:
Research the Elements
of Horror (Google?)
What makes a good
horror story?
List out some of the
elements of a horror story.
Tuesday’s Assignment
Task(s):
There is a young person
that is complaining that their parents are no longer allowing them to watch TV
or play video games because they have deemed these media outlets as being too
violent.
You have been assigned to this case to act as
either the prosecution (agrees) or defense (disagrees). You are going to research supporting evidence
to back up your belief. By the end of today, you must have:
6 pieces of evidence from 6 different
sources. (Please make sure that each source is reputable.)
4 of these sources will support your side
and 2 will support the other side.
Each piece of evidence must be produced as a
direct quote that is properly cited. Along with the quote, you need two or more
sentences explaining how the quote backs up your belief.
Example: “The leaves change colors and turn the world
into a stunning painting! Everywhere there are pops of colors, making the world
come to life!” (theodysseyonline.com) This
evidence shows that fall is definitely the most beautiful time of the year.
Brightly colored leaves on the trees and lying on the ground are spectacularly
beautiful!
**This
assignment will be completed and turned in on lined paper.
Monday’s Assignment
Writing Prompt
Many people believe that
television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes
violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to
support your response.
3 Paragraphs
Introduction
Body (Support)
Body (Counterclaim)
At the end of the period, discuss what makes a good source
and what makes a bad source. Ask for examples.
Tuesday, October 9, 2018
Tuesday, 10/9/18
English 7
I CAN: Defend
a Claim
Entry Task
From Yesterday:
Writing Prompt
Many people believe that television violence has a negative
effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your response.
There is a
young person that is complaining that their parents are no longer allowing them
to watch TV or play video games because they have deemed these media outlets as
being too violent.
You have been
assigned to this case to act as either the prosecution (agrees) or defense
(disagrees). You are going to research
supporting evidence to back up your belief. By the end of today, you must have:
6
pieces of evidence from 6 different sources. (Please make sure that each source
is reputable.)
4 of
these sources will support your side and 2 will support the other side.
Each piece of
evidence must be produced as a direct quote that is properly cited. Along with
the quote, you need two or more sentences explaining how the quote backs up
your belief.
Example: “The leaves
change colors and turn the world into a stunning painting! Everywhere there are
pops of colors, making the world come to life!” (theodysseyonline.com) This evidence shows that fall is definitely the most beautiful time of
the year. Brightly colored leaves on the trees and lying on the ground are
spectacularly beautiful!
**This assignment will be completed and
turned in on lined paper.
Monday, October 8, 2018
Monday, 10/8/18
English 7
I CAN: Compare
Similar Stories
Entry Task
The Third Wish, P. 673
Compare The Third Wish to The Monkey’s Paw
Hand out Essay Writing Sheet
Writing Prompt
Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect
on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific
reasons and examples to support your response.
Thursday, October 4, 2018
Thursday, 10/4/18
English 7
I CAN: Compare 2
Versions of a Story
Entry Task
Write Source, P. 592 and 593
The Monkey’s Paw Film
Compare the
two versions of the story
Wednesday, October 3, 2018
Wednesday, 10/3/18
English 7
I CAN: Communicate
an Idea
Entry Task
Go to Library to Finish typing Niceness/Kindness Proposal
Tuesday, October 2, 2018
Tuesday, 10/2/18
English 7
I CAN: Identify
the Theme of a Story
Entry Task
Write Source, P. 588 and 589
Argumentative Essay Writing Handout
The Monkey’s Pawn, P. 680 (CD 15 #2)
Monday, October 1, 2018
Friday, September 28, 2018
Friday, 9/28/18
English 7
I CAN:
Identify The Lead of a Newspaper Article
Entry Task
Hand out Project Paper and Explanation
RACE Handout
Argumentative Essay Writing
Writing Prompt
Many people believe that television violence has a negative
effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use
specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Thursday, 9/27/18
English 7
I CAN: Research
School Niceness Programs
Entry Task
Finish Bullying Videos
Research:
Research various Anti-bullying (Niceness/Kindness) campaigns
at the middle school or high school level
Choose three of the campaigns and research them in greater
in-depth.
Decide on which one is best and prepare to share your
findings. Make sure and be able to explain why you chose the one over the other
two.
Final project is a Google Slides Presentation
Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Wednesday, 9/26/18
English 7
I CAN: Identify
Example of Bullying
Entry Task
Anti-Bullying Video Segments
Tuesday, September 25, 2018
Tuesday, 9/25/18
English 7
I CAN: Dissect
a Speech
Entry Task
Finish Letter to 6th Grade Reading Buddies from
Monday
Write Source, P. 584 to 585
Lou Gehrig Speech Handout
Thursday, September 20, 2018
Wednesday, September 19, 2018
Wednesday, 9/19/18
Daily Fact: Like fingerprints, everyone's tongue print is different.
English 7
I CAN: Discuss
Quotes
Entry Task
Write Source, P. 582 and 583
Quote Gallery Walk
Tuesday, 9/18/18
English 7
I CAN: Properly
Punctuate Quotes
Entry Task
Quote PPT
Library for Printing and to Finish Quote Projects
Monday, September 17, 2018
Monday 9/17/18
English 7:
I Can: Discuss
Literary Terms
Entry Task
I-Ready Assessment
Day 2 of Working on Quote Project (Due Thursday)
Friday, September 14, 2018
Thursday, September 13, 2018
Wednesday, September 12, 2018
Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Tuesday, 9/11/18
I Can: Use correct
Punctuation.
English 8
Daily Entry Task
Write Source, P. 579 to 581
Finish Harriet Tubman, P. 757
Look for
examples of the “Power of Words”
Monday, September 10, 2018
Monday, 9/10/18
English 8
Journal Write:
Persuade a friend to give up a harmful habit.
Harriet Tubman Video
Read and discuss a story about Harriet Tubman, P. 757
Look for
examples of the “Power of Words”
Friday, September 7, 2018
Friday, 9/7/18
English 7
Complete Week 1 Entry Task Sheet
Collect Syllabus Signature Handout
Complete Friendly Letter to Teacher
Read a Newspaper Article
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Thursday, 9/6/18
English 7
Entry Task
Classroom Tour
Fire Drill Info
Youtube Video
10 STRANGE School Rules In Other Countries
Discuss School rules from Other Classes
Make a Poster on a School Rule
Wednesday, September 5, 2018
Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Tuesday, 9/4/18
Happy first day of school!!
I Can: Learn about other people
English 8
Introduction PPT
Student Survey
Play-doh Sculpture
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