7th Grade English-8th Period/Maloney Assignments
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Upcoming Assignments
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Past Assignments
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Warm-up Jan.19. Tuesday Correct the sentences. 1. i seen a movee with my brother last nite ________________________________________ 2. did them watch a exciting game on saturday ________________________________________ Which word best completes the following sentence? 3. The laptop belongs to my family. It is __________. a) my b) ours c) us d) our
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WARM-UP Jan. 20 Wednesday
Complete the Warm-Up
1. Correct this sentence.
smoke are filing the house and we have to git out now ________________________________________
2. Rewrite the following sentences in the past tense.
I am running in the track meet today. ________________________________________
Frank has the highest grade in the class. ________________________________________
3. Write the plural form of each noun.
mouse ____________
twitch ____________
1. Correct this sentence.
smoke are filing the house and we have to git out now ________________________________________
2. Rewrite the following sentences in the past tense.
I am running in the track meet today. ________________________________________
Frank has the highest grade in the class. ________________________________________
3. Write the plural form of each noun.
mouse ____________
twitch ____________
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Write three sentences using three different transitions from the anchor chart attached.
DAILY WARM-UP for December 1, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP
Please complete pages 1 and 2 of the assignment and turn in. This is your first grade for the 3rd Six Weeks! Have Fun.
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What did you like best about this 2nd Six Weeks: Poetry or Drama, or both? Why?
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 19, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 18, 2020
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REVIEW FOR 2nd 6 Weeks Reading Assessment
Here is the review for your 2nd 6 Weeks Reading Assessment. Go over the information. It will help you analyze the poem and drama in the assessment.
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 16, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 16, 2020
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What are your plans for this weekend?
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Read: The Monsters are Due on Maple Street
Here is the teleplay we will be reading all week. Please do the Anticipatory Guide first. I will posting lessons about what to look for when you annotate, and also discussing it in class.
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 12, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 11, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 10, 2020
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Monsters are Due on Maple Street Anticipatory Guide
Please open the document with Kami. There is no right or wrong answer. These are solely your opinions.
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DAILY WARM-UP for November 2, 2020
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Graphic Elements of Poetry
To Annotate.
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Name one thing you learned about poetry this week?
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 28, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 26, 2020
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1. IDENTIFYING TONE Mini-Lesson (DOWNLOAD THIS FIRST)
Download this mini-lesson first before you proceed to your assignment "Analyzing Poetry".
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2. ANALYZING POETRY
You will need to see the mini-lesson on "Identifying Tone" in order to help you answer some of the questions in this assignment.
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 23, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 22, 2020
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Types of Graphic Elements in Poetry
Please click on the link below. Read and annotate in your notebooks if you cannot do it online, or answer on Google Document and submit. Thank you!
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 21, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 20, 2020
The vocabulary word is Sluggish.
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 19, 2020
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Name two Themes found in "Malala the Powerful." Remember, theme is the overall message of a story.
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Text-to-self: Think of one story or book you've read in the last year. Does anything in the story you read remind you of anything in your life? You must answer this question. The answer "none" or "no" is not accepted. I know you've read stories, especially in this class. Return to a story and see how the story, or characters remind you of something in your life. Answer with complete sentences.
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What are you looking forward to this weekend?
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 8, 2020
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What did you learn this 1st Six Weeks about Fiction? Use a complete sentence to answer with correct punctuation and grammar. Your answer may include such things as: Characterization, Setting, Plot, Annotation.
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REVIEW FOR READING ASSESSMENT
Download to study and review for your 1st Six Weeks Reading Assessment.
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REVIEW FOR YOUR WRITING ASSESSMENT
I have attached a sample of the writing assessment. Please read it and answer the questions. It's all multiple choice. Once you are finished, check your answers. You can answer on a separate sheet of paper. This is for you to view only.
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 5, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for October 1, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 30, 2020
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Author's Craft
Learn POINT of VIEW, FORESHADOWING and FLASHBACK, and MOOD and TONE.
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Structure Your Plot
Use the story you have already written "Imagine" assignment (your spooky story) and structure your plot in the Graphic Organizer. This is an opportunity to revise your story into a Sequence Structure, which most fiction stories are structured when written. Your Revision should have a PLOT Structure. If you are missing any part of the PLOT, write it into your story. Move paragraphs around, if needed. This Graphic Organizer will help you structure your story.
I have attached the "Imagine" writing prompt to remind you of the story you are writing. For those of you who have completed the first draft, I have returned the story to you. The final will be due before the end of Six Weeks--Monday, October 5th. So, please stay on top of your writing!
I have attached the "Imagine" writing prompt to remind you of the story you are writing. For those of you who have completed the first draft, I have returned the story to you. The final will be due before the end of Six Weeks--Monday, October 5th. So, please stay on top of your writing!
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Writing Prompt for Writing Workshop
This is your writing prompt for Writing Workshop. Make sure you add a title and use the Plot Structure Graphic Organizer to help you map (write) your story. The Plot Graphic Organizer is found under the Writing Workshop.
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Vocabulary--The Nothing
Download and complete. These vocabulary words will be on your Friday Quiz.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 29, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 28, 2020
What is your Good Thing? Don't forget to put your name. PLEASE KEEP IT SCHOOL APPROPRIATE !
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Elements of Plot for "The Nothings"
Fill out the graphic organizer as you read the story "The Nothings."
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Read: "The Nothing"
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The Nothing-PDF Version for Annotation with Kami
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 25, 2020
Pronoun-Antecedent Quiz
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Identify Author's Purpose using "13 and a Half" story
1.Download the Slide Presentation on Author's Purpose. Apply it to the story "!3 and a Half."
2. Download the Graphic Organizer to analyze Author's Purpose in the story "13 and a Half." Make sure to answer all the questions. Refer to the story to help you answer the questions. I have attached a copy here too.
2. Download the Graphic Organizer to analyze Author's Purpose in the story "13 and a Half." Make sure to answer all the questions. Refer to the story to help you answer the questions. I have attached a copy here too.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 24, 2020
Revise and Edit Thursday
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Read: "13 and a Half" and Analyze for Theme
1. Read the story "!3 and a Half" and the poem that follows the story.
2. Download the PowerPoint "Theme"
3. Complete the assignment on Theme based on "13 and a Half"
2. Download the PowerPoint "Theme"
3. Complete the assignment on Theme based on "13 and a Half"
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 21, 2020
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 18, 2020
STAAR Friday. Multiple Choice.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 17, 2020
Revise and Edit
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What Do Fish Have To Do With Anything--Character Analysis
Read the story and answer the prompts in this presentation.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 15, 2020
Pronouns: Reflexive vs. Intensive
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Inferencing via Character "Climbing Skull Mountain
Use Climbing Skull Mountain to study Characters.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 14, 2020
Root Word: GEN. Study the words, learn the definitions, and insert images that BEST represent the word. Have fun!
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Understanding Characterization
Download the PowerPoint Presentation below. Learn the various types of characters. We will make inferences about character traits based on STEAL. After you have gone over the presentation, return to your "IMAGINE" (the one about the hunted/spooky house, forrest from last week) writing prompt and add characters to your story.
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Writing Workshop- Imagine
Please write a short story. The prompt is included in the google document. Have it ready for Thursday's writing workshop.
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Daily Warm-Up for September 11, 2020
Vocabulary Quiz
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Writing Workshop- Imagine
Write a story using the prompt. Be prepared to workshop your story Thursday and Friday.
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Daily Warm-Up for September 10, 2020
Revise and Edit Thursday
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Read and Vocabulary
1. Read "Climbing Skull Mountain"
2. Download the IDEAS Context Clues Anchor Chart. Learn the types of context clues to help you define vocabulary words in the texts.
3. Do the SWIK Vocabulary Map
2. Download the IDEAS Context Clues Anchor Chart. Learn the types of context clues to help you define vocabulary words in the texts.
3. Do the SWIK Vocabulary Map
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 9, 2020
Writing Wednesday
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 8, 2020
Today's lesson is on Pronouns and Antecedents.
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Daily Warm-Up for September 4, 2020
STAAR Practice Friday
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Daily Warm-Up for September 4, 2020
STAAR Practice Friday
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All the Right Notes Questions
Based on yesterday's reading.
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Daily Warm-Up September 3, 2020
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Student Survey
Please complete your student survey by Wednesday, September 2nd, end of the day.
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Student Survey
Please complete your student survey by Wednesday, September 2nd, end of the day.
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Read "All the Right Notes"
Please follow the link below and read "All the Right Notes." Then, return to the story and on a separate sheet of paper, make a list of vocabulary words you are not familiar with. Also, write down questions you may have about the story. For example: Is there something the narrator said that you did not understand? Did something in the story confuse you? Be specific.
Write down whether you liked the story. Why or why not?
On Thursday, be prepared to discuss the story and to annotate. Have your list of vocabulary ready and your questions. These are things good readers of fiction do!
I have also attached a copy of the story in PDF file in case the link does not work.
Write down whether you liked the story. Why or why not?
On Thursday, be prepared to discuss the story and to annotate. Have your list of vocabulary ready and your questions. These are things good readers of fiction do!
I have also attached a copy of the story in PDF file in case the link does not work.
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DAILY WARM-UP September 2, 2020
Today is Wednesday Writing. Have fun and write.
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Back to School Learning Stations Assignment
Here are the assignments for the first two days of school. You must complete these two stations by end of Tuesday, September 1st. This is your first grade of the six weeks!
Watch the video included in this section to help you complete the assignment.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 1, 2020
Today you will be reviewing personal pronouns. Read slides 2 and 3, and complete slide 3. For Virtual Learners and Face-to Face Students, you have 7 minutes to complete the Warm-Up.
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DAILY WARM-UP for September 1, 2020
Today you will be reviewing personal pronouns. Read slides 2 and 3, and complete slide 3. For Virtual Learners and Face-to Face Students, you have 7 minutes to complete the Warm-Up.
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DAILY WARM-UP for August 31, 2020
All students must complete the Warm-Up at the start of our class. You have seven minutes (subject to change) to complete and submit your daily Warm-Up. Failure to complete the warm-up will affect your weekly grade. Please refer to the video: How to Complete Your Root Word Warm-Up.