English 7 (Period 1) Assignments

Students are completing a close reading of the Langston Hughes poem,"Mother to Son."

They are interpreting the use of extended metaphor in the poem as they analyze imagery

and note tone.  As an introduction to the poem, they are commenting on the painting,

"Organdy Collar," noting elements of expression, the use of color, and the overall tone of

the painting.

 

Homework:  Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are responding to the visual text of the film version of C.S. Lewis' novel, "the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe."

They are  commenting on setting, characterization and theme.

 

HOmework: Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote, with 2 sentences of analysis.  AR test 5/30

Students are responding to text questions in the online CAT portion of the SBAC standardized test.

They are reading a variety of informational and narrative texts, and answering multiple choice and

short answer questions.

 

HOmework: Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote wtih 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are responding to the Performance Task of the SBAC standardized test.  They are taking notes on different

sources of material as they gather evidence to use in a final essay.

 

Homework:  Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis

Students are completing a "Source" chart as part of their test preparation for the SBAC standardized testing.

They are reading three different sources of informational material and identifying the sources as they complete the chart.

 

Homework:  Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote wtih 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are writing and original ending to the drama "The Monsters Are Due on  Maple Street" by Ray Bradbury.

 

They are collaborating with a partner to write original dialogue that captures the theme of the work.

Homework:  Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

'Students are responding to the visual text of Ray Bradbury's "The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street."

 

They are recognizing the role of the "scapegoat" and character interaction as "mob rule."

Homework" Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are collaborating in an orla reading of the short story, "Hey Come on Out" and recognizing

the theme of the story as they cite evidence from the text to support their opinion.

They are creating a body paragraph that comments on the theme, with concrete details and original

analysis.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes, new AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are annotating the text and completing a close reading of the short story, "Hey, Come on Out!" by the

Japanese writer, Shinichi Hoshi.  They are responding to text questions that focus on details in the story that

reveal character interaction and theme.

Students are designing an original book cover for their AR journals.  They should have a total of 20 quotes

with two sentences of analysis for each quote.  AR journals due at the end of class.

Students arae completing an AR test on their independent reading books.  They are responding to text questions

on character, conflict, setting, and theme.

 

AR Journals due tomorrow, end of class, 20 quotes, with 2 sentences of analysis for each quote.

Students are using vivid and descriptive language as they comment on theme seen in the poem , "Dump"  by X.J. Kennedy

found in their Collections text.  They are choosing specific  images as evidence as they create a body paragraph

that traces the theme throughout the poem.

 

HOmework: Read 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.  AR test 4/18.

Students are listening to an oral recording and responding to questions in preparation for the SBAC test.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR independent reading book, 1 quote, 2 sentences of anlaysis.

Students are analyzing the use of extended metaphor in the poem, "Your World," found in their Collections text.

 

They are commenting on the use of imagery throughout the poem, as they respond to text questions and create

 

a body paragraph, citing imagery from the poem that describes theme.

Students are recognizing and interpreting the use of symbol in the Irish film, "Into The West."

They are identifying elements of the plot that build suspense, and describing character traits of

some of the main characters.

Final drafts are due , word processed of the informational essay exp loring the effect of the Burmese python on the  ecosystem of the Florida Everglades.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR books, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are completing their rough drafts of their informational essays on the effect of the Burmese python on the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades.  They are using their notes from four different sources, and offering an analysis

of the problem and possible solutions, based on their evidence.

 

Final drafts are due on Tuesday, March 20th, word processed, 12 point fond, double spaced, Times New Roman with

an original title.

Students are creating their rough drafts of an informational essay that describes the effect on the Burmese python

on the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades.  They are citing information from their notes and offering analysis of the problem.

 

HOmework:  Proofread rough drafts so far, read AR book, 30 minutes, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analylsis AR book.

Students are analyzing the advertisement, and the blog that give more information and opinions on the pros and cons

of the "Python Challenge" a contest created to help control the fast growing numbers of Burmese pythons in the Florida

Everglades.  They are citing evidence and paraphrasing the information in preparation for writing an informational

essay on this problem.

 

HOmework: Review notes,  read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote, 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are taking notes and drawing inferences as they read a newspaper articles and an informational article

that describes the Burmese python, and why it is affecting the ecosystem of the Florida Everglades.

 

Homework: REad 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote, 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are viewing documentaries on the Burmese python in the Florida Everglades in preparation for reading

informational articles on this subject. 

Homework: REad 30 minutes 1 quote with 2 sentences of anlaysis. AR book.

Students are selecting their new AR book, and focusing on point of view of the narration as they begin their

new AR journals #3.

They are choosing images that are important to character development and interaction and offering 2 sentences of

analysis with each quote.

HOmework: REad 30 minutes AR book, 20 pages total for Tuesday with 2 quotes and analysis.

AR Journals are due at end of class.  Students sare designing an original cover for their journals that depicts an

important scene in their AR novels.

 

Homework:  Students should re member to bring money to pay library fines if they neglected to renew their AR book.

They should bringa minimum of $1.00 to cover fines.  We will be choosing a new AR book on Monday, March 12th, in

the library.

Students are completing their AR test , responding to questions on character, conflict, and theme.

 

They are also research the Burmese python and its effect on the environment in the Florida Everglades.

 

Homework: AR journals due Fri. 3/9.    20 quotes, cover design will be done in class on Friday.

Students are responding to text dependent questions as they complete a reading of the short story, "Thank You M'am."

by Langston Hughes.

 

Homework:  Read 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quote focused on theme, 2 sentences of analysis.  Review for test. 3/7

Students are completing the online Interim assessment focused on "Reading Informational Text," in preparation for the Smarter Balance exam in May.

 

Homework:  Read AR book, 30 minutes, 1 quote wtih 2 sentences of analysis.  AR test is 3/7/18.  Ar Journals with 20 quotes are due on March 9.

 

 

Students are reading the informational article ,"The Arch Hunters" and responding to text questions.

They are citing evidence to comment on the main idea.

 

Homework:  Students are reading for 30 minutes AR book, and commenting on an important quote that focuses

on conflict or theme.

 

Students are collaboratively readiang the short story, "Thank You, M'am," by the African American writer, Langston Hughes, and responding to text questions on character, conflict, and theme.

 

HOmework: Read 30 minutes, AR book,1 quote, with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are taking the online Interim Assessment on "Reading Literature."

 

Homework:  Read 30 minutes AR book,  focus on character traits, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are interpreting the or iginal poems of their classmates and commenting on the use of figurative

language and personification.

 

Homework: REad 30 minutes, 1 quote on character conflict, and 2 sentences on why quote is important.

Students are creating an original poem, using figurative language and personification.

The poem should describe a personal experience with nature and be a minimum of 20 lines.

 

Homework: Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis on importance of quote.

Students are creating an original poem, using imagery that describes a personal experience with nature.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are completing a close reading of the poem,"Tornado at Talladega" by Gwendolyn Brooks

annotating the text, and responding to text questions on theme and tone.

 

Homework: Read for 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quote wtih 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are engaged in a close reading of the nature poem, "Prayer to the Pacific" by Silko, found in their Close Reader.

 

They are responding to text questions that analyze imagery and theme in the poem.

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

 

 

Students are selecting a new AR independent reading novel.  They are focusing on point of view and setting

as they read for 30 minutes and select a quote , adding two sentences of analysis.

Students are commenting on conflicts, character interaction and theme as they view the film,

"The Goonies."

Students are completing an AR test focused on elements of plot, character, conflict, setting, and theme in

John Steinbeck's novel, The Pearl.

 

They are also conducting research on the poet Mary Oliver, find a particular poem that describes some of nature's creatures.

Students are illustrating a scene from the novel The Pearl as an original cover for their AR journals.

They should have completed text questions in their AR journal.

 

HOmework: Review novel for AR test. Wed. 1/31

Final drafts are due, word processed of the literary analysis of "Sleeping in the Forest," by Mary Oliver.

Work should be double spaced, 12 point font, Times New Roman with an original title.

 

Homework: Read 60 minutes, complete Chapter 6, Steinbeck's The Pearl. Complete text questions. AR test is Wed. 1/31.

 

Original covers will be drawn on Monday 1/29.

Students are responding to a writing prompt of literary analysis focused on the use of figurative language and tone,

in the lyric poem, "Sleeping in the Forest," by Mary Oliver.

 

Homework:  Read Chapter 5 -30 minutes, Steinbeck's The Pearl , respond to text  questions.

Students are completing text dependent questions on Mary Oliver's poem, "Sleeping in the Forest"  citing

evidence from the poem to support their opinion.

 

Homework:  Read Chapter 4, 30 minutes.Steinbeck's The Pearl, Respond to text questions.

Students are engaged in a close reading of the lyric poem, "Sleeping in the Forest," by Mary Oliver, found

in their Collections text. They are annotating the text as they draw inferences and interpret figurative language.

 

Homework: REAd 30 minutes Chapter 3, Steinbeck's The Pearl.  Respond to text questions on conflict and theme.

Students are commenting on events as they view the documentary, "Inside Hurricane Katrina"  noting

not only the power and fury of nature, but the peoples' ability to cope with this tragedy

 

Homework: Read for 30 minutes, respond to text questions relating to conflict and character in Chapter 2 The Pearl.

Students are completing text dependent questions on the memoir, "Mississippi Solo" focused

on the use of figurative language, characterization, and personification, as they follow the journey of

author in a canoe down the Mississippi River.

 

 

Homework:  Students are reading Chapter 2 of Steinbeck's The Pearl, responding to text questions on plot,

conflict, and character.

Students are engaged in a close reading of the memoir, "Mississippi Solo" found in their Collections text.

 

They are noting the use of figurative language and tone as the author describes his journey down the Mississippi

River in a canoe.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes, Chpt. 1 Steinbeck's, The Pearl. Respondto text questions in AR Journal

 

 

Students are completing their storyboard illustrating the narrative poem, "The Cremation of Sam McGee"

by Robert Service.  They are citing lines of poetry as captions for their picture frames, selecting

important details and images from the  poem that convey the main events of the narrative.

 

Homework: Continuing reading  30 minutes, Chpt. 1 of Steinbeck's The Pearl.

Respond to text questions, listed on board.

Students are creating a new AR Journal for the novel The Pearl by John Steinbeck.  They

are noting the point of view and setting in the novel as they read for 30 minutes and select

a quote from the opening chapter, followed by two sentences of analysis.

 

Homework: Read for 30  minutes, 1 quote, 2 sentences of analysis,  The Pearl.

Students are responding to text dependent questions, citing evidence from the narrative poem,

"The Cremation of Sam McGee" to support their opinion as they discuss the use of personification,

imagery of characterization, and conflict, and theme.

Students are engaged in a close reading of the narrative poem,
"The Cremation of Sam McGee" by Robert Service.

They are noting imagery and the use of rhyme and rhythm that contributes to

the humor and regional flavor of the poem.

Students are designing an original book cover that illustrates an important scene from their

AR novel.  They are using color and detail to convey tone and the importance of the scene.

AR Journals are due at the end of class 20 quotes with analysis, and an original book cover.

Students are responding to text dependent questions as they complete their AR test on their chosen independent reading book.

Students are illustrating the Greek myths "Arachne" and "Daedalus and Icarus" using

a variety of cartoon styles as they focus on important moments in the myths that

depict the theme.

 

HOmework: Read AR book 60 minutes, 2 quotes with analysis.  20 quotes due Mon. 12/4/17

Students are describing the theme, using text evidence from the Greek myth, "Arachne"

found in their Close Reader.  They have previously annotated their text and collaborated

on a close reading of the myth.

 

Homework:  Read 30 minutes, AR book 1 quote/2 sentences of analysis.  AR test 12/5 

AR journal due end of class 12/6

Students are annotating their text as they complete a close reading of the Greek

myth "Daedalus and Icarus."  As they respond to text dependent questions, they

are focusing on the lesson learned or theme illustrated by the characters' actions

in the myth.

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote/2 sentences of analysis.

AR test 12/5  AR journal due end of class 12/6

Students sare creating an original poem inspired by Native American poetry.

 

Homework:Read 60 minutes, 2 quotes with analysis.  9 quotes, 90 pages due for November 27,2017.

Students have completed their final draft of the argument essay -Is 16 year old Abby Sunderland

too young to sail?

 

They are interpreting imagery in Native American poetry and answering text dependent questions

focused on poetic techniques.

Students are taking notes on the online interview of the Sunderland family,

noting valuable quotes as the family responds to criticism from the media on allowing

their 16 year daughter Abby to sail the high seas, alone and unassisted.

 

Homework:  Students should read their AR book for 90 minutes over the 3 day weekend. 6 quotes with analysis

are due on Monday 11/13.

Students are differentiating fact from opinion in the news editorial, "Ship of Fools,"

found in their Collections text.  They are citing evidence as they respond to text dependent

questions on the editorial.

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are engaged in a close reading of the newspaper article,

"Parents Accused in Rescue of Teenager," found in their Collections

text.

They are recognizing main ideas, details, and drawing inferences in the article.

Homework: Read 30 minutes 1 quote/2 sentences of analysis.

Students are selecting new AR book, and selecting a quote focused on setting

in their AR Journal #4 Fall.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis

Students are commenting on character traits, and describing

the theme in the film version of "A Series of Unfortunate Events,"

citing evidence to support their opinion.

Students are designing an original cover for their AR journal based on

an important scene in their AR novel.

 

 

Homework:  Complete research on Abby Sunderland

Students are completing their AR test on their in dependent reading book in the computer lab.

 

Homework:  Complete research on Abby Sunderland for an upcoming argument essay.

 

 

 

 

Students are completing the Performance Assessment by writing an essay ,using their notes,

and responding to the writing prompt.

 

Homework:  Review for AR test on Wednesday.11/1/17

Students continue to respond to the performance task of the interim assessment,

taking notes in preparation for writing an essay on demand.

 

Homework:Students should have 18 quotes in their AR journal with analysis.

AR test is Wednesday 11/1/17, and journals are due end of class Thursday 11/2/17

Students continue to krespond to the Performance Task of the Interim Assessment.

 

HOmework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 2 sentences of analysis.

 

Books should be renewed!!!!!

Students are responding to the Performance Task of the Interim Assessment.

 

Homework:  Read 60 minutes AR book, with analysis.  15 quotes due by Monday 10/23.

 

Remember to renew your books!

Students are completing text questions on the short story "Rogue Wave" with an analysis on theme.

 

HOmework: Read 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quote, 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are completing a close reading of the short story, "Rogue Wave," found in their  Collections hardcover textbook, and responding to text dependent questions focused

on elements of character, setting, conflict, and theme.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote, 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are commenting on character traits, setting and theme as they view the film

version of the novel series, "A Series of Unfortunate Events."

Homework:  Read 60 minutes, 2 quotes with analysis AR book.

Students are completing a character analysis, noting the changes in the main character in the short story "Heartbeat" and citing evidence from the text to support their opinion.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quote, 2 sentences of analysis.

Students are annotating the text and completing text dependent questions on the short story,"Heartbeat" found in their Close Reader."

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes new AR book #3, 1 quote, 2 sentences of anlaysis

Students are designing an original cover for their AR journal due at the end of the period.

 

Homework: Review for tomorrow's AR test.

Students are interpreting the imagery and theme in W.B. Yeats poem, "Song of the Wandering

Aengus," and Shakespeare's sonnet #43, as they complete text dependent questions.

Selections are found in their Collections text.

 

Homework: Complete quotes in AR journal (20). Review for AR test Oct. 5th

Students are writing a summary of the informational article "Saving The Lost" citing evidence from the text and offering analysis of the details.

 

Homework: AR Journals are due next week, Oct. 4th. 20 quotes with an original cover

AR tests on Oct. 5th

Read 30 minutes 1 quote/2 sentences of analysis

Students are annotating the text while completing a close reading of the informational

article "Saving The Lost" found in their Close Reader.

Students are "Discovering the Art of Julien Beever" found in their Collections

textbook, by commenting on the illusions this artist creates through the use

of perspective.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quotes, 2 sentences of analysis

 

Literary analysis essays are due, on "Sorry Wrong Number" Ms. Stevenson's character.

 

Students are comparing/contrasting the film version of  "Sorry Wrong Number" to the radio play

which we read in class.

 

Homework: Read 60 minutes, 2 quotes with analysis.  AR test is October 5th.  Two more weeks to

finish AR book!   READ!   READ!   READ!

 

Congratulations to all those students that word processed their essays!!!!!

Students are completing literary analysis essays, and word processing their final drafts which

are due on Friday September 22.  They are analyzing the character of Ms. Stevenson and

how she may view herself, which may not match how others view her.

Homework: Word process essay....due Friday Sept. 22nd.

Students are responding to a literary analysis writing prompt focused on perception versus

reality----Using evidence from the play they are discussing how Mrs. Stevenson's view

of herself may not be as others see her.

 

Homework:  Review and proofread introduction, thesis and 2nd paragraph.

Homework: REad 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

AR  journals are due with 20 quotes and two sentences of analysis.

 

 

Students are selecting their new AR books in the library.

Homework: Read 30 minutes, two sentences with analysis.

Students are completing their AR test focusing on questions relating to character, conflict, setting and theme in their AR book.

Students are responding to text dependent questions while collaborating in a "readers' theater"

performance of the drama "Sorry, Wrong Number" p.111 in  Collections text.

They are identifying character traits of the main character and analyzing interactions of the characters.

Homework: Complete quotes in AR journal (20) begin designing original cover.

Journal due end of class Tuesday, 9/12.  AR test Wed. 9/13 in lab

Students are focused on conflict  as they read their AR books in class, choosing quotes from

the text that illustrate the opposing forces their character faces.  They will finish the class with a total of 17 quotes and analysis in their AR journal.

Homework:  Students will read a total of 60 minutes with 2 quotes for Monday 9/11.

They will then have a total of 19 quotes and comment..  AR journals are due at the end of class on Tuesday 9/12.  AR test will be taken in the lab on Wednesday 9/13/17.

Students are citing evidence as they create a body paragraph that discusses changes in

the dynamic character, Gilbert, in the short story "Another Place, Another Time."

They are using original language in their analysis as they choose concrete details

to support their topic.

Homework: Read 30 minutes AR book, 1 quote, 2sentences of analysis.  They should have a total of 15 quotes with comment in their AR journal for 9//8/17/

Students are analyzing character and theme as they read the short story, "Another Place,

Another Time" found in their "Collections" text, beginning on page 93.

 

AS they read the story, they are collaborating with a partner to complete text dependent questions,

and supporting their opinion with evidence from the text.

 Students should have work processed original poem inspired by "Knoxville, Tennesse"

 

HOmework: Read 30 minutes AR book  1 quote with analysis

Students are responding to text dependent questions focused on theme and sensory language in the poem "Nashville, Tennessee" by Nikki Giovanni

 

Homework: Read AR book 30 minutes, 1 quote /two sentences of analysis

 

 Complete body paragraph, using concrete details from text, focused on theme in

folk tale "The People Could Fly."

 

Homework:  Read 30 minutes, AR book, 1 quotes, 2 sentences of analysis.

 Complete notes, respond to text dependent questions, "The People Could Fly," and

African folk tale.  Discover theme, draw inferences.

 

Homework:  Read 30 minutes, 1 quote/ 2 sentences of analysis AR book

 Select new AR book in library, create AR Journal.

 

Homework: Read 30 minutes, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis.

 View illustrated video version of the African folk tale

"The People Could Fly" on page 63 of text, "Collections " Two.

 

 Create a mandala, an Aztec design that represents who you are.  Draw five symbols that represent interests, hobbies, future goals, and personality.

 

Use imaginative and complex sentences to describe symbols and what they represent.

 Complete student interview asking questions of partner that reveal their special interests, personality and goals for the future.

 

Use original and creative language, quotation marks for direct quotes.