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Ms. Johnson's English Page Explorer Middle School - 7th Grade - 2008-09
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What'd we do today? What's our homework? updated Nov. 18, 2008 6:10p
Dec. 8-12 |
Agenda |
Homework: |
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Big Ideas: |
Identify and write phrases, clauses, complex sentences, and kinds of sentences |
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Monday: |
Phrases and Clauses |
- Continue reading "Sam" and finish questions
- Complete 5 Study Island Blue ribbons of your choice
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-Weds., 12/10
-Fri., 12/12 |
Tuesday |
Read Sam Study for Stem List Final Test (12/16) Go to Computer lab for Study Island and Teen Biz Research subject from book |
- Complete a third TeenBiz article
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-Fri., 12/12 |
Wednesday |
Sam Questions and reading due -Discuss book in circle groups -REMINDER: AR IS DUE NEXT WEDNESDAY, 12/17 |
-Study Island -Teen Biz -AR |
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THURSDAY |
Practice more complex sentences Diagram sentences |
-Study Island -Teen Biz -AR -Corrections and make-up work |
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Friday |
Start reading: "A Christmas Carol" |
-Read and catch up on AR and Study Island over the weekend. |
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Nov 17-21 |
Agenda |
Homework: |
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Big Questions: |
-How many different ways can you structure sentences? -How |
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Monday Writing |
Practice telling where, who, what, and when in a sentence. |
-Complete Sentence practice sheet -Read AR -Study for Stem Quiz #13 |
- Tuesday, Nov 18
-Test on Tuesday, Nov 18
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Tuesday
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Stem Quiz #13 Study Island in Lab |
-Study Island: 5 new tests -see Class Page on SI -Read AR -Check out Revolutionary War website (see Links in Study Island Assignment Page) -Do one Teenbiz as assigned today in Lab |
-Wednesday, Nov. 26
-Weds., Nov 19 -Weds, Nov. 26 |
Weds |
Begin reading class novel: My Brother Sam is Dead (Sam)
Review Spelling for Class Spelling Bee on Friday
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-Study Island: finish one of the 5 assigned on Tues.
-Read Chs. 1-2, answer reading questions
-Check out Spellingcity.com for "Spelling Bee Study Guide" -try the test twice(no penalties for failing) and see if you can improve your passing rate.
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-Wednesday, Nov. 26
-Friday, Nov. 21
-Friday, Nov. 21
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Thurs |
Improving Sentences and paragraphs
Grammar |
-Study Island: keep working through the assignment -Study for Stem Quiz #14: review flashcards for 5 mins.
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Wednesday, Nov. 26
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Fri |
Discuss Sam and start groups Class Spelling Bee |
-Study Island: continue assignment -Read My Brother Sam chs. 3 through 5 (finish ch. 5) -Teen Biz: you must complete 4 articles with Thought Question, Activity, and Poll done by Wednesday, 11/26
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Mon, 11/24 |
Nov 10-14 |
Agenda |
Homework: |
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Big Questions: |
-How do non text elements help us understand non-fiction? -How do you write a paragraph that stays on topic and has the right details? |
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Monday Writing |
Look at organizational and graphic features in non-fiction text.
Practice writing paragraphs with topics and support
Review Grammar parts |
-Read AR -Study for Stem Quiz #12 -Study Island: Understanding Organizational Features -Write one 11-sentence paragraph |
Soon Test on Weds Next Mon, 11/17
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Tuesday
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No School Veteranís Day Holiday |
-Study Island: Interpreting Graphic Features -Study for Stem Quiz #12 -Read AR -Finish your 11-sentence paragraph |
Next Mon, 11/17 Test on Weds soon Thurs. |
Weds |
Stem Quiz #12 Introduce Stems #13
Look at vocabulary in context.
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-Study Island: Interpreting Graphic Features -Study for Stem Quiz #13
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Next Wed, 11/18 Test on Tues, 11/17
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Thurs |
Writing Paragraphs
Grammar |
-Study Island: Multiple Meanings -Study for Stem Quiz #13
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Next Thurs,11/19
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Fri |
Start Reading My Brother Sam is Dead
Parts of Speech Quiz
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-Study Island: your choice -Write Paragraph using the Paragraph practice guide
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Next Fri,11/20 Mon, 11/17 |
Nov 2-6 |
Agenda |
Homework: |
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Monday Writing |
Identified Fact and Opinion Reviewed Purpose of Reading, Thinking Maps for writing Looked at examples of Business letters and Personal letters Reviewed Stems for Quiz #11 |
-Read AR -Study for Stem Quiz #11 -Finish Study Island: all due tomorrow!!! -Distinguish Fact and Opinion -Identify Purpose -Planning Writing -Writing Letters |
Tues Tues Tues |
Tues. Library/Lab |
First Period, to lab for: -Study Island -Teen Biz
Second Period: -Library -Take Stem Quiz #11 -Make Flashcards for list #12 -Read |
Study Island:
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Mon, Nov. 9 |
Weds. Reading Day
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Quiz on "Serial Garden"
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Thursday Writing
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Write Topic Sentences and Supporting Details Write 11-sentence paragraph |
Write Paragraph Prewrite 3 topics using Thinking Maps |
Mon. Nov. 9 |
Friday Reading Day
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Read Non-fiction articles |
Finish Non-fiction articles |
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Sep. 29 - Oct. 2 |
We: Agenda |
Homework: |
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Monday Writing |
-took our third preposition test -read AR -wrote prepositional phrases to enhance sentences -we learned the four expressions of a verb |
-Memorize the 52 prepositions for make-up test on Friday if you haven't passed -Study for Stem quiz #6 on Weds. -Read AR. Points due Oct. 6 -Finish Study Island assignments |
-Fri, Oct. 2
-Weds
-Tues |
Tues. No School |
No lab time or library time this week |
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Weds. Reading Day |
-analyze characters in stories -take stem quiz #6 -look at stems in words to clarify meaning |
-Read Zebra on pgs. 47-61 of Red Lit. -Answer questions assigned in class -Make flashcards for list #7 stem |
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Thurs. Writing |
-Use prepositions, nouns and verbs in various expressions
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-Finish grammar worksheets
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-Mon |
Fri. Reading |
-Read independently -Answer questions for "Thank You M'am" and "Zebra" |
-PRIORITY: Finish your AR books and be ready to take an AR quiz. There will be no time during class to take the quiz, so be sure to make time before school or at lunch. -Finish pgs. 16-17 of "M'am" packet in class -Finish packet on "Zebra" -we'll work on this in class next week. Set aside if you have AR to
work on this weekend. |
-Mon, Oct. 6
-today -Next Weds, Oct. 8 |
Next Week |
Last chance to make up the Prepositions Test!! -Writing Opportunities to build your skills and add to your writing grade |
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Sep. 22-26 |
We: Agenda |
Homework: |
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Monday Writing |
-took our first preposition test -graded our Stem quizzes 3 & 4 -turned in our final draft of Book Review (except p. 7-8)
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-Memorize the 52 prepositions for make-up test on Friday -P. 7-8: turn in Book Review final draft -Finish prepositional phrases worksheet from Friday -Study for Stem quiz #5 |
-Mon, Sep. 22
-Tues. -Weds
-Tues |
Tues. Stem Quiz and Lab Day |
-Stem Quiz #5 -Study Island 2 quizzes -Catch up on missing assignments
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-Complete Study Island blue ribbons as assigned on Study Island -Make Stem list #6 flashcards |
-Fri
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Weds. Reading Day |
-Graded Stem quiz #5 -Reviewed Stem list #6 -Reviewed the four levels of grammar, and defined Prepositions
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Read "Thank You Ma'am" in Red Lit. book, pgs. 29-35. -Write a connection (reading strategy) in your notebook -Draw a Cause & Effect map (flow map) for the story -Answer questions 1-3
on pg. 34 in your notebook |
-Fri |
Thurs. Writing |
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-Work on Study Island Assignments |
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Fri. Reading |
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-Continue working on Study Island. Remember to read the lesson pop-up box and keep it open to use during the test. -Study for Stem Quiz #6 -Read your AR books |
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Coming up Next Week: |
No School on Tuesday Stem Quiz on Wednesday Begin planning presentations Last chance for make up work
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Sep. 15-19 |
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Homework: |
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Monday Writing |
-identified Organization of a book review -reviewed Prepositions and songs for memorizing all 52 -turned in our second draft of book review
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-Memorize the 52 prepositions for pass/fail test next Monday -Complete Study Island blue ribbons for plot, theme, and character -Finish Preposition scramble |
-Mon, Sep. 22
-Tues. |
Tues. Stem Quiz and Lab Day |
-took Stem Quiz #4 and Make-up Quiz #3 -took AR tests, read AR or selected new AR books -finished Study Island quizzes
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-Complete Study Island blue ribbon for setting -Make Stem list #5 flashcards |
-Fri
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Weds. Reading Day |
-reviewed Stem list #5 words -defined Setting and identified it in the stories we have read -practiced taking a test on Fiction and postponed the real test until Friday
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-Study terms for Fiction test |
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Thurs. Writing |
-checked Book Review drafts in pds. 1 & 5; and practiced Fiction test in pd. 7 -identified Prepositional Phrases
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-Finish final draft of book review
-complete preposition worksheet -Memorize all 52 Prepositions for test on Monday; this is a Pass/Fail test!! |
-Mon, Sep. 22 (Tues for p. 7-8)
-Mon, Sep. 22
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Fri. Reading |
-took the Fiction Test -finished checking the Book Review Drafts |
-Finish final draft of the Book Review Be sure to complete it in Final Draft Format. Go to the Handouts page to get an example. -Prepositions Test on Monday |
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Sep. 8-12 |
Agenda: |
Homework: |
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Monday Writing |
-Identify Plot, Theme, Character, Setting in The Girl Who Owned a City -Return Assignments -Review 6-Traits
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-Study for Stem Quiz #3 -Write a rough draft of a book review of The Girl Who Owned a City |
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Tues. Stem Quiz and Lab Day
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-Take Stem Quiz #3 -Make flashcards for list #4 -Identify parts of plot and definitions. -Do Study Island: Plot test
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-Make flascards for List #4 -Get blue ribbon on Study Island Analyzing Plot test if you did not finish -Read "A Day's Wait" on pgs. 5-9 (lit book) -Find good sleeping space for your
"baby" (that would be your Red Lit. book that you took home today). |
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Weds. Reading Day |
-Review Stem list #4 -Identify and evaluate plot in "Girl" -Identify and evaluate theme in "Girl" -understand outline of book review
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-Write rough first draft of Book Review or go to Handouts page -Study "Theme" in Study Island and take quiz by Friday |
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Thurs. Writing |
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Fri. Reading |
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Coming up Next Week: |
Fiction Test on Sep. 17 Book Review due
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