Creative Writing (Period 2nd, 3rd, 7th ) Assignments

Focal Standards: L.7 Spiral Review (Language, Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); W.7 (Writing)

 

Monday: L.7.4,5,6 GimKit/Blooket/Quizizz/Kahoot, etc.; W.7.2 Informative Writing Review (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Passage Analysis, etc.); Writing Test Prep Q&A; Homework: Sleep! Eat! Be Present and READY for Testing! ("YOU GOT THIS!")

Tuesday: MAAP ELA STATE TESTING; Homework: Sleep! Eat! Be Present and READY for Testing! ("YOU GOT THIS!")

Wednesday: MAAP WRITING STATE TESTING; After Testing: RL.7 Black Beauty Introduction; Homework: NONE 

Thursday: RL.7 Black Beauty Introduction; RL.7 Black Beauty Chapters 1-4; Homework: NONE 

Friday: RL.7 Black Beauty Chapters 1-4; Homework: NONE 

 

Notes: 

1. AR Incentive

2. iReady Incentive

3. MAAP ELA State Testing will take place on TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2024. Please make sure your child is PRESENT, WELL RESTED, and PREPARED! 

4. MAAP Writing State Testing will take place on WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2024. Please make sure your child is PRESENT, WELL RESTED, and PREPARED! 

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review of Standards (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review of Standards (Reading Information); W.7 Spiral Review (Modes of Writing: Argumentative, Informative, and Narrative)

 

*DUE TO MISSED SCHOOL DAYS FROM WEEK 4, THE SCHEDULE BELOW MAY BE ALTERED TO REFLECT BOOTCAMP DAYS.

 

Monday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 Desert Exile (Passage Analysis, Mini-Assessment); W.7.2 Desert Exile (Prompt Analysis, Introduction, Body, Conclusion); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE *Refer to English class page and Canvas page. 

Wednesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 Desert Exile; W.7.2 Desert Exile (Revision, Editing, Publishing); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE *Refer to English class page and Canvas page. 

Friday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE *Refer to English class page and Canvas page. 

 

Notes: 

1. AR Incentive

2. iReady Incentive

3. MAAP ELA State Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 

4. MAAP Writing State Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 

 

 

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); W.7 Review (Narrative, Informative, and Argumentative Writing)

 

Monday: L.7.4,5,6 Gimkit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); W.7.2 Game On (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE Refer to English assignment page. 

Wednesday: L.7.4,5,6 Gimkit/Blooket/Quizizz (Bellwork); W.7.2 Game On (Body, Conclusion, Editing, Revising, Publishing); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE Refer to English assignment page. 

Friday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE Refer to English assignment page. 

 

Notes: 

1. MAAP ELA Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30. 2024. 

2. MAAP Writing Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 

3. AR Incentive (also partially applies in writing)

4. iReady Incentive (also applies in writing)

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); W.7.2 (Informative Writing)

 

Monday: Easter Monday- NO SCHOOL!

Tuesday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- Refer to English Page.

Wednesday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.2 Eleven; Homework: NONE 

Thursday: BOOTCAMP SCHEDULE- Refer to English Page.

Friday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.2 Eleven; Homework: NONE 

 

Notes: 

1. AR Incentive

2. iReady Incentive

3. MAAP ELA Testing will take place on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. 

4. MAAP Writing Testing will take place on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. 

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information); RL.7 Spiral Review (Reading Literature); W.7.2 (Informative Writing)

 

Monday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.2 Informative Writing Review; W.7.2 The Effects of the Great Depression; Homework: NONE
Tuesday: BOOTCAMP- REFER TO ENGLISH CLASS PAGE/CANVAS.

Wednesday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.2 Informative Writing Review; W.7.2 The Effects of the Great Depression; Homework: NONE 

Thursday (Early Release Day): BOOTCAMP- REFER TO ENGLISH CLASS PAGE/CANVAS

Friday: GOOD FRIDAY- NO SCHOOL! 

 

Notes: 

1. iReady Incentive 

2. AR Incentive

3. School will not be in session on Monday, April 1st in observance of Easter Monday. Students will return to school on Tuesday, April 2nd. 

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary); RI.7 (Spiral Review of Informational Standards); RL.7 (Spiral Review of Literature Standards); W.7.3 (Narrative Writing) 

 

Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review of Informational Standards; RL.7 Spiral Review of Literature Standards; W.7.3 Narrative Writing 

 

Reading Information Standards:

RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary

RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions

RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language

RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure

RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View

RI.7.7- Comparing Media and Information

RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments

RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Texts

 

Reading Literature Standards: 

RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary

RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements

RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning

RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure

RL.7.6- Analying Author's Point of View

RL.7..7- Comparing Media and Literature

RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres

 

Monday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 The Treasure of Lemon Brown (THINK, QUIZ, WRITE); RL.7 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Audio); Homework: NONE

Tuesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (THINK, WRITE); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (THINK, WRITE); Early Finisher Activities (AR, iReady, Alternate School Work); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); W.7.3 Lace Around the Sky (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Passage Analysis, Beginning); Homework: NONE 

Friday: RI.7 Short Text (Exit Ticket); W.7.3 Lace Around the Sky (Middle, End); Homework: NONE 

 

Notes: 

1. The writing benchmark date has changed. This assessment will now take place on Thursday, March 7th, 2024.

2. The allotted time for MAAP State Testing Writing has also changed. Students will now receive 90 minutes total.

2. AR Incentive applies as extra credit in writing if the incentive is met in its entirety. (Extra 100 Test Grade)

3. iReady Incentive applies as extra credit in writing. (Extra 100 Test Grade)

Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review of Informational Standards; W.7.3 Narrative Writing; RL.7 Spiral Review of Literature Standards

 

Standards for Reading Information: 

RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary

RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions 

RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language

RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure

RI.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose

RI.7.7- Comparing Informational Text and Media

RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments

RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Informational Text

 

Standards for Reading Literature: 

RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RL.7.2- Theme; Objective Summary

RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements

RL.7.4- Determining Word Meaning 

RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure

RL.7.6- Analyzing Author's Point of View and Purpose

RL.7.7- Comparing Literary Text and Media

RL.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Genres

 

Monday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); W.7.3 The Fun They Had (Middle, End, Teacher Conferencing); Homework: NONE

Tuesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); W.7.3 The Fun They Had (Revising, Editing, Peer Review); RL.7 StudySync's Alice in Wonderland (Audio, Annotation); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 StudySync's Alice in Wonderland (THINK, QUIZ, WRITE); Homework: Unfinished Classwork

Thursday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 StudySync's The Treasure of Lemon Brown (Audio, Annotation, THINK); Homework: NONE 

Friday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 StudySync's The Treasure of Lemon Brown (FOCUS, QUIZ, WRITE); Homework: Unfinished Classwork 

 

Notes: 

1. The WRITING Benchmark will take place on Monday, March 4, 2024. ALL students (whether they have Creative Writing or not) will take this assessment. It will focus on Narrative Writing. 

2. AR Incentive also applies to the Creative Writing class if the incentive is met in its entirety. This will show as an extra credit 100 test grade in the gradebook. 

 

 

Focal Standards: RI.7 (Spiral Review of Power Standards), L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary), & W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)

 

Reading Information Standards: 

RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RI.7.2- Central Idea; Objective Summary

RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions

RI.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, and Technical Language

RI.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure

RI.7.6- Analyzing Point of View

RI.7.7- Comparing Media and Information

RI.7.8- Evaluating Arguments

RI.7.9- Comparing and Contrasting Information

 

Monday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 Endymion Springs (Edulastic); W.7.3 Endymion Springs (Prompt Dissection, Drafting); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); W.7.3 Endymion Springs (Revising, Editing, Publishing); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); RL.7 The Fun They Had (Edulastic); W.7.3 The Fun They Had (Prompt Analysis; Beginning); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); W.7.3 The Fun They Had (Beginning, Middle); Homework: NONE 

Friday: RI.7 Short Text (Bellwork); W.7.3 The Fun They Had (Middle, End, Paper); Homework: NONE 

 

Writing Benchmark- March 4th 

Focal Standards: RI.7 (Informational Text Spiral Review) & W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)

 

Monday: RI.7 Practice (Bellwork); StudySync: Organizing Narrative Writing Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 The Phoenix Dance (Prompt Analysis, Passage Analysis, Beginning); Homework: NONE

Tuesday: RI.7 Practice (Bellwork); W.7.3 Power Write; W.7.3 The Phoenix Dance (Beginning, Middle); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: RI.7 Practice (Bellwork); StudySync: Narrative Techniques Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 The Phoenix Dance (Middle, End); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: RI.7 Practice (Bellwork); StudySync: Narrative Technique Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 The Phoenix Dance (End, Conferencing)' Homework: NONE 

Friday: RI.7 Practice (Exit Ticket); W.7.3 Narrative Writing Academic Vocabulary Test; RL.7 Endymion Springs (MAAP Aligned Questions); Homework: NONE 

 

Notes:

1. AR Incentive applies for writing class if met in entirety. 

2. W.7.3 Endymion Springs will be a 57 minute write taking place on Monday, February 5, 2024. 

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary) & W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)

 

Monday: Power Write (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Transitions in Narrative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Passage Analysis, Prewriting); Homework: NONE

Tuesday: Power Write (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Descriptive Details (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (Prompt Review, Passage Review, Beginning); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Power Write (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Descriptive Details (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (Beginning, Middle); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Power Write (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Conclusions in Narrative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (Middle, End, Submission to PAPER); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Power Write (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Conclusions in Narrative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (End, Submission to PAPER, Review feedback from PAPER); MyPerspectives The Last Dog reading (PG. 182); Homework: NONE 

 

Focal Standards: RL.7 Spiral Review of Literature Standards & W.7.3 Narrative Writing 

 

RL.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RL.7.2- Theme; Objectives Summary

RL.7.3- Analyzing Story Elements

RL.7.4- Figurative, Connotative, & Technical Language

RL.7.5- Analyzing Text Structure

RL.7.6- Analyzing Point of View

RL.7.7- Comparing Media and Literature

 

Monday: MLK JR. DAY *NO SCHOOL!* 

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Narrative Techniques and Sequencing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 The Glorious Whitewasher (Ending, Peer Review, Submission to PAPER); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.3 Academic Vocabulary Review (Quizlet Live); StudySync: Peer Review Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 The Glorious Whitewasher (Peer Review, Editing, Revising, Publishing); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Peer Review Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Passage Analysis; Beginning); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Transitions in Narrative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Mrs. Majeska and Sara Duck (Beginning, Middle); Homework: NONE 

 

Notes:

1. If the AR Incentive for English is met, students will also receive a 100 test grade in their writing class. 

2. W.7.3 Academic Vocabulary Test will take place on Friday, 2/2.

 

 

Focal Standards: L.7.4,5,6 (Vocabulary Review) & W.7.3 (Narrative Writing)

 

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

Monday: Professional Development (NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS!)

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Story Beginnings (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Introduction to Narrative Writing; W.7.3 Dialogue and Punctuation Rules (Worksheet); W.7.3 The Glorious Whitewasher (Close Read, Prompt Analysis, Grocery List); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Story Beginnings (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Introduction to Narrative Writing; W.7.3 Dialogue and Punctuation Rules (Worksheet); W.7.3 The Glorious Whitewasher (Close Read, Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Beginning- Exposition + Rising Action); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); RL.7.3 Plot Elements (Review); StudySync: Introduction to Narrative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Dialogue and Punctuation Rules (Worksheet); W.7.3 The Glorious Whitewasher (Beginning- Exposition + Rising Action, Middle- Climax + Falling Action); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Edulastic (Exit Ticket); Vivid Verbs/Sensory Language (Review); StudySync Spotlight: Narrative Techniques (Define, Your Turn); W.7.3 Dialogue and Punctuation Rules (Worksheet); W.7.3 The Glorious Whitewasher (Middle- Climax + Falling Action, End- Resolution); Homework: NONE 

 

NOTES: 

1. AR Incentive (7 books at 60% or higher with a 5.5 level= 100 (7) daily grades + 100 test grade in English and Creative Writing class)

2. W.7.3 Narrative Academic Vocabulary Test on 2/2. 

Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review (Reading Information)

 

Monday: ENGLISH NINE WEEKS EXAM WILL TAKE PLACE. 

MasteryConnect- Just for Elephants; Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: EARLY RELEASE DAY 

Blooket: Educational Games/Activities

 

NOTE: If your child is not exempt from writing, the English exam will also count towards this class. 

 

HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR! 

 

 

Focal Standards: L.7.4, 5 (Vocabulary, Figurative Language, Context Clues, etc.) & W.7.2 (Informative Writing) 

 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 

STUDENTS WILL TAKE THEIR WRITING BENCHMARK EXAM ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8TH, 2023 DURING 2ND AND 3RD PERIODS! 

 

Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.1,2 MDE Rubric/Student Friendly Rubric Review; 12 Days of PAPER Challenge; W.7.2 Anxiety (Conferencing, Editing, Revisions); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); 12 Days of PAPER Challenge; W.7.2 Prompt Analysis Practice; W.7.2 Anxiety (Editing, Revising, Publishing); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.1,2 MDE Rubric/Student Friendly Rubric Review; 12 Days of PAPER Challenge; RL.7 CommonLit's Believing in Horses; W.7.2 Believing in Horses (Prompt Analysis, Passage Analysis, Introduction); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.1, 2 MDE Rubric/Student Friendly Rubric Quiz; 12 Days of PAPER Challenge; W.7.2 MDE Essay Analysis; Homework: NONE 

Friday: *DURING 2ND AND 3RD PERIODS, STUDENTS WILL PERFORM THEIR WRITING BENCHMARK EXAM!* 

SEVENTH PERIOD: Blooket

 

Notes: 

1. Students have until December 13th to meet their extra credit AR incentive. If met, these students will also receive a 100 extra credit test grade in their writing class. 

 

Focal Standards: L.7.5 (Word Meaning); W.7.2 (Informative Writing)

 

Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Supporting Details Grade 6 (Define, Your Turn); CommonLit's Ellis Island (Poetry Analysis, Question Analysis, Answer Analysis and Justification); Ellis Island Prompt Analysis; Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Organizing Informative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Anxiety (Prompt Analysis, Passage Analysis, Discussion, Introduction); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Body Paragraphs and Transitions (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Anxiety (Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Style Grade 8 (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Anxiety (Body); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); MasteryConnect: 2023 RL.7 MultiStandard A Kite Called Union; Homework: NONE 

 

Notes: 

1. AR extra credit incentive applies to writing in the form of one 100 test grade if all the criteria is met. 

2. Most likely, students will perform the writing benchmark in class next week. I will keep everyone updated on the date. 

Focal Standards: R.7.1 (Citing Evidence to Support Inferences) & W.7.2 (Informative Writing)

 

Monday: Edulastic (Inference Task Cards Quiz); StudySync: Conclusions (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Child Labor Conditions (Conclusion); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Capitalization and Punctuation Review (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Child Labor Conditions (Conferencing, Editing, Revising); L.7.4 MasteryConnect; Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Precise Language (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Child Labor Conditions (Editing, Revising, Final Draft Due); W.7.2 The Panama Canal (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Introduction (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 The Panama Canal (Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Supporting Details (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 The Panama Canal (Peer Review Introductions, Body); Homework: NONE 

Focal Standards: RI.7 Spiral Review of Power Standards; R.7.1 (Making Inferences); W.7.2 (Informative Essays)

 

Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Style (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Malaria (Body, Conclusion); Homework: NONE

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Body Paragraphs and Transitions (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Malaria (Conclusion, Editing, Revision); 2023 B. Gaylord MasteryConnect RI.7 Spiral Review; Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Thesis Statement (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Child Labor Conditions (Prompt Analysis, Passage Analysis, Grocery List, Introduction); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Supporting Details (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Child Labor Conditions (Body); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Relevant Details (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Child Labor Conditions (Conclusion, Conferencing); Homework: NONE 

 

 

Focal Standards: R.7.1 (Inferences) & W.7.2 (Informative Writing)

 

Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Supporting Details (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Driverless Cars (Body, Conclusion, Conferencing); Homework: NONE

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Transitions (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Driverless Cars (Peer Review, Submission to PAPER); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.2 Driverless Cars (PAPER Feedback, Edits, and Revisions); WRITING MAAP CONFERENCES WILL TAKE PLACE.; Homework: NONE 

Thursday: Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync: Style (Define, Your Turn); W.7.2 Malaria (Prompt Analysis, Grocery List, Source Analysis, Introduction); Homework: NONE 

Friday: Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.2 Malaria (Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE 

Focal Standards: R.7.1 (Inferences); RI.7.8 (Evaluating Arguments); RI.7.4 (Tone)

 

Monday: Edulastic (Bellwork); The Fortnite Battle: Parents vs. Kids (Analysis, Comprehension Questions, Analyzing an Argument, Integrate Information, Skills Test); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: Edulastic (Bellwork); The British Royal Family (Analysis, Comprehension Questions, Analyzing an Argument, Integrate Information, Skills Test); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday-Friday: FALL BREAK (NO SCHOOL!)

 

Have a Great Fall Break!  

 

 

Focal Standards: RI.7 (Reading Information Power Standards Review)d + W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing)

RI.7.1- Citing Evidence to Support Inferences

RI.7.2- Analyzing Central Idea; Summarizing Information

RI.7.3- Analyzing Interactions in a Text

RI.7.4- Determining Word Meaning (Technical, Figurative, Connotative)

 

Monday: L.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync's The Dangers of Social Media (THINK + QUIZ); W.7.1 The Dangers of Social Media (Prompt Analysis; Grocery List; Introduction); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: L.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Thesis Statement (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 The Dangers of Social Media (Graphic Organizer- Reasons and Evidence, Body); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: L.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.1a MasteryConnect QuickCheck; StudySync Spotlight:Reasons and Relevant Evidence (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 The Dangers of Social Media (Body, Counterclaim); Homework: NONE

Thursday: L.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight: Body Paragraphs and Transitions (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1b MasteryConnect QuickCheck; W.7.1 The Dangers of Social Media (Body, Counterclaim, Conferencing); Homework: NONE 

Friday: L.7 Edulastic (Exit TIcket); StudySync Spotlight: Transitions (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1c MasteryConnect QuickCheck; W.7.1 The Dangers of Social Media (Counterclaim, Conclusion or Concluding Statement, + Conferencing); Homework: NONE 

 

Note:

1. Essay grades will be updated as they are graded. 

2. The next test grade essay will take place in regular class time during Benchmark Week (October 2-6). 

3. Please be reminded that the AR incentive also benefits your child's writing class. They will receive an extra 100 test grade if the 7 book minimum is met. 

 

Focal Standard: RL.7 Power Standards (Literature) + W.7.1(Argumentative Writing)

 

Monday: Labor Day- No School! 

Tuesday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight- Argumentative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 Hacksaw Ridge CommonLit Questions + Essay Completion; Homework: NONE
Wednesday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Spotlight- Style in Argumentative Writing (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 Hacksaw Ridge Peer Review + Conferencing; Homework: Read and analyze "Satisfries" sources in preparation for the next day's 50 minute write. 

Thursday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); W.7.1 "Satisfries" Writing Assessment (50 minutes); Homework: NONE 

Friday: RL.7 Edulastic (Exit Ticket); StudySync's The Dangers of Social Media (Read, Annotate, FOCUS, THINK); Homework: NONE 

Focal Standards: RL.7 (Reading Literature Power Standards) + W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing)

 

Monday- L.7 Dangling Modifiers (Bellwork); StudySync: Peer Review (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 Black Beauty (Counterclaim, Conclusion, Peer Review, Conferencing); Homework: NONE
Tuesday- L.7 Analogies (Bellwork); MDE Rubric + Student Friendly Rubric Review; Prompt Analysis- Hacksaw Ridge; Grocery List- Hacksaw Ridge; StudySync Spotlight: Introductions- Grade 6 (Define, Your Turn); Hacksaw Ridge (Introduction); Homework: NONE 

Wednesday- RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); StudySync Supporting Details- Grade 6 (Define, Your Turn); Hacksaw Ridge (Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE 

Thursday- RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); L.7.1 Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling Practice; Hacksaw Ridge (Body); Homework: NONE

Friday: RL.7 Edulastic (Bellwork); L.7.1 Capitalization, Punctuation, Spelling Practice; Hacksaw Ridge (Counterclaim, Conclusion/Concluding Sentence); Homework: NONE 

Focal Standards: L.7.5 (Word Meaning) & W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing)

 

Monday: L.7.5 Bellwork (Edulastic); StudySync Spotlight- Tone (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 School Sports (Revision, Editing, Publishing); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: L.7.5 Bellwork (Edulastic); CommonLit- Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse (Close Read, Annotation, Response to Questions); Prompt Analysis- Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse; Homework: NONE 

Wednesday: L.7.5 Bellwork (Edulastic); StudySync Spotlight- Peer Review (Define, Your Turn); W.7.1 Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse (Introductions, Peer Review, Body); Homework: NONE

Thursday: L.7.5 Bellwork (Edulastic); Reasons and Relevant Evidence (Examples); W.7.1 Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse (Body, Counterclaim); Homework: NONE 

Friday: L.7.5 Bellwork (Edulastic); MDE Writing Rubric Review; W.7.1 Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse (Counterclaim, Conclusion); Peer Review (Editing, Revising); Homework: NONE 

 

Notes:

1. If the AR incentive is met in its entirety in the English class, students will receive an extra 100 test grade (ONLY) in their Creative Writing class. 

2. W.7.1 Writing Assessment will take place on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Students will bring home sources associated with the paper the night before. This will be a 50 minute TIMED write. 

3. Students received writing data during their conferences last week. This data was explained to them, as well as where they need to show improvements with the writing component. 

Focal Standards: L.7.1 (Grammar and Usage) & W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing)

 

Monday: L.7.1 Bellwork; W.7.1 Argumentative Essay Challenge; Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: L.7.1 Bellwork; W.7.1 Revision Assistant: School Sports (Prompt Analysis, Introduction); Homework: NONE

Wednesday: L.7.1 Bellwork; W.7.1 Revision Assistant: School Sports (Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE

Thursday: L.7.1 Bellwork; W.7.1 Revision Assistant: School Sports (Body, Counterclaim); Homework: NONE

Friday: L.7.1 Bellwork; W.7.1 Revision Assistant: School Sports (Counterclaim, Conclusion); Homework: NONE 

 

Notes: 

1. If entire AR Extra Credit Incentive is met in the English classroom, your child will also receive an extra 100 test grade in their writing class. 

Focal Standards: L.7 (Grammar and Mechanics), RI/RL.7.1 (Inferences), & W.7.1 (Argumentative Writing)

 

Monday: L.7 Bellwork (Edulastic); W.7 MDE + Student Friendly Rubric Review; Revision Assistant's "Screen Time" (Introduction, Body); Homework: NONE 

Tuesday: L.7 Bellwork (Edulastic); W.7 Student Friendly Rubric Review; Revision Assistant's "Screen Time" (Body); Homework: NONE

Wednesday: R.7.1 Bellwork (Edulastic); Revision Assistant's "Screen Time" (Counterclaim); Homework: NONE 

Thursday: R.7.1 Bellwork (Edulastic); Revision Assistant's "Screen Time" (Conclusion/Concluding Statement; Revising and Editing); Homework: NONE 

Friday: R.7.1 Bellwork (Edulastic); Revision Assistant's "Screen Time" (Publishing); Homework: NONE