Friday, 10/26/18

English 7

I CAN: Recognize Foreshadowing

Entry Task

     

Finish ISAT interim

The Twilight Zone Episode, Nothing in the Dark

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, 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, 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, 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, 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)

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

            https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-387NMCR6w

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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 10/3/18

English 7

I CAN: Communicate an Idea  

Entry Task

Go to Library to Finish typing Niceness/Kindness Proposal

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, 10/1/18

English 7

I CAN: Make a Claim

           

Entry Task

The Lady or the Tiger, P. 592