English 7 period 4 (Oliver Wendell Holmes Middle School) //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Class Name: English 7 period 4 Instructor(s): Cecilia Goldhor en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 01/11/2019]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5124580 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/  Students are responding to a quiz on the Greek myth, "Flight of Icarus" answering text dependent questions
that focus on characterization, conflict and the overall values of the Greek culture that are represented in the theme.

]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:06:03 PST <![CDATA[Due: 01/10/2019]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5124579 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are completing a summary of the Greek myth "Flight of Icarus" found in the Collections text.  They have
annotated the text as they engage in a close reading of the myth, focusing on characterization, conflict, and overall
theme.

]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2019 17:00:30 PST <![CDATA[Due: 10/26/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067270 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are using pictures from the storybook, The Mysteries of Harris Burdick as inspiration from an original frightening story in which they use description, sensory language, setting dialogue, characterization, and pacing to create a
narrative based on real or imagined events.  Their story should build suspense and establish a frightening tone.
Final drafts are due, word processed , beginning of class, October 31st.  Students will continue writing their stories in class
on Monday October 29th. 
 
Homework:  Read 30 minutes ,independent novel, 1 quote with 2 sentences of analysis, total of 17 quotes for Monday.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:24:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/25/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067254 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are identifying phrases and clauses and completing sentence exercises as they recognize the
different usage.  They are applying this to their daily writing in an effort to add more descriptive elements
to their sentence structure.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:11:57 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/23/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067250 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are illustrating  important elements of the plot of the short story, "Rogue Wave," using language from
the text whenever possible as captions .  They are including the highest point of tension as they fill their picture
frames with the action. suspense, climax, and resolution.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:06:07 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/22/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067253 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are completing their online performance task essays of the interim assessment, using their notes
to respond to the prompt.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:09:37 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/19/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067248 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are collaborating on text questions focused on character, conflict, and theme in the short story,
"Rogue ave," found in their Collections text,  They are creating a paragraph that describes the theme or
message about life that is illustrated in the story.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:02:56 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/16/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067252 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are taking notes as they prepare to complete the performance task of the Interim Assessment,
a standardized test that prepares them for the final SBAC testing in the spring.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:08:06 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/15/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067247 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are completing a close reading of the scientific article "Saving the Lost" which examines new discoveries
in helping patients in a vegetative state by exploring brain scans and activity.  Students are annotating their text,
responding to text questions, and writing a summary of the article, citing specific case studies and the resulting
consequences.

]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2018 17:00:36 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 10/10/2018]]> //www.holmesms.org/homeworkItem5067245 //www.holmesms.org/apps/classes/886878/assignments/ Students are examining the effect of perspective in the works of Julien Beever, found in their "Collections" text.
They are commenting on the illusion created in this  public chalk art that creates a 3-D  impression.   We are viewing
video of the artist's technique in action and commenting on additional works.

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