English 7 Periods 1-5 (Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School) //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Class Name: English 7 Periods 1-5 Instructor(s): Cecilia Goldhor en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/26/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4340791 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Review portfolios, determining individual strengths and weaknesses in
writing and reading comprehension.
Describe setting, conflict, and theme in film version "Percy Jackson
and the Lightning Thief" a popular AR book.

]]> Wed, 25 May 2016 18:04:32 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/25/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4340789 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Working with a partner, students create an original ending to the science
fiction story, "All Summer In A Day."  Using dialogue, description, and matching
the tone--students become their own science fiction writer.
Homework: Identify active/passive  verbs and create original sentences using
the active voice.
 

]]> Wed, 25 May 2016 18:01:28 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/24/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4340788 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Students are continuing to read Bradbury's "All Summer in a Day," recognizing
character qualities and interaction, tone, and theme.
Homework: Complete worksheet "Root Words"
Bring in magazine for analysis of persuasive advertising techniques

]]> Wed, 25 May 2016 17:57:50 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/23/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4338857 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Students are responding to text dependent questions as we read Ray Bradbury's science fiction short story, "All Summer in a Day." The focus is on character interaction, elements of plot, tone ,and theme.
Homework: Students will complete side #1 of a worksheet on "Pronoun References."

]]> Mon, 23 May 2016 17:59:17 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/20/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4337273 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Students are designing an original cover for their AR journal that captures an important scene from the novel.  Illustrations should be rich in detail using color
and filling the space with their images.  Landscape and background should be included. Cover should catch the reader's eye, making them want to read the book.
Homework: Bring in a magazine for analysis of persuasive techniques in advertising.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:29:41 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/19/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4337272 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Students are completing AR test on their independent reading choices.
Homework; Find magazine of interest for ad analysis.  AR Journals are due tomorrow at the end of class, 20 quotes with original cover.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:23:58 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/18/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4337270 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Complete dialogue and rehearse original scenes for ending of "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet," an episode of the Twilight Zone.  Complete AR book, and 20 quotes.
Homework: Review for AR test tomorrow in library.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:21:57 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/17/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4337269 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Collaborate with partner creating an original ending to "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet."
Use dialogue that is true to the characters, build suspense, and develop an ending
that mirrors the tone of the first half of the episode.
Tone- the author's attitude towards the characters and subject.
Homework: Complete AR book, total of 20 quotes focused on theme in final quote that may be regarded as a universal truth.

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:19:16 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/16/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4337264 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Respond to teleplay version of "Monsters on Maple Street," with comments on character traits, conflict, and theme.
Recognize tone in "Nightmare at 20,000 Feet" a TwIlight Zone episode.
Homework: Read AR book 20 minutes, 1 quote focused on either character, conflict, theme--2-3 sentences of analysis (total 19 quotes)

]]> Sun, 22 May 2016 16:15:32 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/13/2016]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem4328619 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/731671/assignments/ Students are completing Part II of ELA Performance Task.
Homework:  Identify the climax in the novel, read for 40 minutes, 2 quotes with 2-3 sentences of analysis.  AR test is next week May 19th, THursday.  Students will test as a class in the library.  AR journals are due end of class Friday May 20th.
18 quotes, 180 pages minimum due by Monday 5/16/2016  Those with longer novels need to plan to see they are finished by the 19th.

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