Language Arts (Period 4) Assignments
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- 2013-2014 School Year
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- Language Arts
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Students must memorize their lines from Shakespeare's "Saint Crispian's Day Speech."
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Periods 2346: Students must bring a pocket dictionary or download the dictionary app on their phones.
Period 5: Students must read chapter 6 of The Outsiders and be ready for their quiz.
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Students will be given a line to memorize and recite from Sonnet 1.
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Students must bring a pocket dictionary or download a dictionary app on their smart phones. Students will need to identify vocabulary as we learn about Shakespeare's sonnets.
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1. Read novel
2. Write/Type 20 Essential Questions using the following words:
Describe, Infer, Explain, How? Why? Analyze, Cite, Prove
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1. Students must bring their headphones/earphones all week for the SBAC training test.
2. It is recommended that students visit the SBAC website to familiarize themselves with the SBAC at http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/.
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In preparation for the SBAC training test, students must bring headphones or earphones for the week of March 31st. For more information on the SBAC, please visit http://sbac.portal.airast.org/practice-test/.
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Periods 2-3: Students must type their chapters in MLA format. Lap tops will be available to students after school in room 15, or students may use the computers in the library.
Periods 4, 6: Students must write a response letter. It must be two pages hand written and stapled under the letter they were given in class.
Period 5: Students must type the next chapter to Lord of the Flies in MLA format. The chapters must be two pages typed minimum.
***All work can be submitted early for extra credit.
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Students must write a letter as if they were a specific character from their most recent novel:
1. Rows 1-3: Letter from Rifka
2. Rows 4-6: Letter from Tovah
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PERIODS 2-3: MAKE SURE ALL ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED FOR MONDAY'S TEST.
PERIODS 4, 6: ANSWER STUDY QUESTIONS FOR LETTER 21, MEMORIZE PUSHKIN POEM
PERIOD 5: FINISH CHAPTER 8, ANSWER CHAPTER 8 QUESTION
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PERIODS 2-3: FINISH CHAPTER 5, ANSWER EQ
PERIODS 4, 6: ANSWER STUDY QUESTIONS FOR LETTERS 18-20, MEMORIZE PUSHKIN POEM
PERIOD 5: FINISH CHAPTER 7, ANSWER CHAPTER 7 EQ
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PERIODS 2-3: CATCH UP WITH NOVEL
PERIOD 4, 6: MEMORIZE PUSHKIN POEM, ANSWER SQ FOR LETTER 17
PERIOD 5: ANSWER CHAPTER 6 EQ
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PERIODS 2-3: FINISH CHAPTER 4 WITH NOTES, FINISH EQ
PERIODS 4,6: ANSWER STUDY QUESTIONS FOR LETTER 16, FINISH LETTER 16, MEMORIZE PUSHKIN POEM
PERIOD 5: READ CHAPTER 6 WITH NOTES, ANSWER EQ
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1. P. 2-3: Finish chapter 3; Answer EQ; take notes
2. P. 4, 6: Finish reading letters 11-12; Answer study questions and submit on Monday; Answer EQ in notebooks
3. P. 5: Read chapter 4; Write 2 EQs in notebooks
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1. Study flashcards for vocabulary test
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1. P. 2-3: Write sentences that use key idioms from chapter 2 (notebooks)
2. P. 4, 6: Finish reading pp. 61-71; Answer study questions
3. P. 5: Finish chapter 3; Answer EQ; Vocab paragraph
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1. P. 2-3: Answer EQ; Finish chapter 2
2. P. 4, 6: Read pp. 41-60
3. P. 5: Choose 10 vocabulary words and type a paragraph that utilizes those words with context cues. - Due Friday (Print, Edmodo)
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1. P. 2-3: Write sentences using idioms from chapter 1 with context cues
2. P. 4, 6: Finish reading pp. 21-40; Finish EQ
3. Finish Chapter 2; Answer EQ
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1. Study flashcards
2. P. 2-3, 5: Answer EQ
3. P. 2-3, 5: Finish reading chapter 1
4. P. 4, 6: Finish reading pages 1-20
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Make and study flashcards of vocabulary words. Test on Friday.
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Students must complete a mini research report on the historical figure given in class.
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1. Students must read their AR books daily - Due 2/19
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Students must finish their Body 2 paragraphs for their AME.
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1. Students must read their AR books - Due 2/19
2. Students must finish their rough drafts of their RTL essays - Due Friday
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1. Students must read their AR books - Due 2/19
2. Students must finish Body 2 of their essays - Due 1/30
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1. Students must read their AR books - Due 2/19
2. Students must write body 1 of their RTL essays - Due tomorrow
3. Students must locate quotes from their novels to use in their body paragraphs - Due tomorrow
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1. Read your AR book daily - Due 2/19
2. Write an introductory paragraph to your RTL and be ready to share it in class - Due Tuesday
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Students must read their novels and answer comprehension questions in complete sentences or paragraphs.
Period 2 - That Was Then, This Is Now
Periods 3-4 - I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly
Periods 5-6 - Of Mice and Men
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Periods 234: Identify 20 unfamiliar words from your novel. Write the word, the quote, and the definition of the word using context clues or a dictionary.
Periods 56: Write a five-paragraph short story about the Great Depression that uses 20 idioms from Of Mice and Men.
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Students must compose a mini research report on their given historical figure in order to understand the historical context of their current novel.
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Students will need to compose a research report on four topics from Social Studies. This report will be introduced after Thanksgiving, and students will have an opportunity to conduct research at school, but students must put the research together in a well-written report during Winter Break. This is mandatory for all 7th and 8th graders. The report MUST BE TYPED in MLA format. Attached is the packet students will receive upon return from Thanksgiving break.
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Students must type or write a rough draft of their conclusions to their research reports.
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Students must type or write the introduction to their research reports and be ready to share.
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Students must bring in any notes, research, and their history book (if able) in order to begin reading the research and paraphrasing in a rough draft. Students are also welcome to bring in their lap tops and iPads. It is recommended that students print their research, so they can read it in class and highlight.
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Students must bring in any notes, research, and their history book (if able) in order to begin reading the research and paraphrasing in a rough draft. Students are also welcome to bring in their lap tops and iPads. It is recommended that students print their research, so they can read it in class and highlight.
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Students must bring in any notes, research, and their history book (if able) in order to begin reading the research and paraphrasing in a rough draft. Students are also welcome to bring in their lap tops and iPads. It is recommended that students print their research, so they can read it in class and highlight.
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Students must bring in any notes, research, and their history book (if able) in order to begin reading the research and paraphrasing in a rough draft. Students are also welcome to bring in their lap tops and iPads. It is recommended that students print their research, so they can read it in class and highlight.
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Students must write an RTL essay that demonstrates their understanding of the novel they read this month. Attached are the directions to the essay. Please download the appropriate one. Students received directions in class. The essay MUST be typed in MLA format. It can be submitted to Edmodo early for extra credit or turned in Tuesday 12/3. I will not be on campus on Monday, 12/2 because I will be at a district meeting.
Thank you and have a wonderful Thanksgiving :)
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Periods 2346:
1. Read chapter 9 of The Outsiders and answer study questions on a separate sheet of paper or you may type for extra credit.
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 17-18 of Johnny Got His Gun and answer two essential questions in paragraphs of 5-7 sentences.
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Periods 2346:
1. Read chapter 8 of The Outsiders
2. Answer study questions in complete sentences or paragraphs
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 15-16 of Johnny Got His Gun
2. Answer study questions in complete sentences or paragraphs
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Periods 2346:
1. Read chapter 7 of The Outsiders and answer study questions on a separate sheet of paper or type for extra credit.
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 11-14 and answer the next four essential questions in paragraphs of five or more sentences on a separate sheet of paper or typed for extra credit.
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Periods 2346:
1. Students must read chapter 5 of The Outsiders
2. Students must answer the study questions in complete sentences or paragraphs on chapter 5 and submit tomorrow
Period 5:
1. Students must read chapters 9-10 of Johnny Got His Gun
2. Students must answer the two essential questions in paragraphs of 5 or more sentences and submit tomorrow
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Periods 2346:
1. Read chapter 4 of The Outsiders and answer study questions
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 7-8 of Johnny Got His Gun and answer essential questions
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Periods 2346:
1. Read chapter 3 of The Outsiders and answer study questions on a separate sheet of paper or typed. - Due Tuesday
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 5-6 of Johnny Got His Gun and answer EQs #5-6 on a separate sheet of paper or typed. All answers should be in paragraphs of 5 or more sentences. - Due Tuesday
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1. Study Vocabulary Words
2. Write a 10 sentence or more paragraph on the historical context topic covered in class using 15 vocabulary words. Please type if possible.
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Periods 2346:
1. Finish chapter 2 of The Outsiders
2. Answer study questions and submit tomorrow
3. Write your vocabulary paragraph
4. Be ready for your vocabulary test
Period 5:
1. Finish chapters 3-4 of Johnny Got His Gun
2. Answer essential questions 3-4 and submit tomorrow
3. Write your vocabulary paragraph
4. Be ready for your vocabulary test tomorrow
1. Finish chapter 2 of The Outsiders
2. Answer study questions and submit tomorrow
3. Write your vocabulary paragraph
4. Be ready for your vocabulary test
Period 5:
1. Finish chapters 3-4 of Johnny Got His Gun
2. Answer essential questions 3-4 and submit tomorrow
3. Write your vocabulary paragraph
4. Be ready for your vocabulary test tomorrow
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Periods 2346:
1. Finish chapter 1 of The Outsiders
2. Answer study questions for chapter 1 and submit tomorrow (typed or hand-written)
Period 5:
1. Finish chapters 1-2 of Johnny Got His Gun
2. Answer essential questions #1-2 and submit tomorrow (typed or hand-written)
1. Finish chapter 1 of The Outsiders
2. Answer study questions for chapter 1 and submit tomorrow (typed or hand-written)
Period 5:
1. Finish chapters 1-2 of Johnny Got His Gun
2. Answer essential questions #1-2 and submit tomorrow (typed or hand-written)
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Students were given their Commas Final Exam today. They must correct all their mistakes on a separate sheet of paper, staple it to the back of their tests, and submit it by Wednesday. Students who fail to complete their homework may not be able to participate in the Halloween parade on Thursday and may be late to the dance.
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Students need to write a rough draft of their RTL essays for the novels they just completed. The rough draft must be written in their notebooks for Credit/No Credit.
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Students will be reading their second novel and answering questions related to their novels.
Periods 234 - The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen
Period 5 - Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse
Period 6 - I Thought My Soul Would Rise and Fly by Joyce Hansen
For information on the assignment, please download the appropriate information attached below.
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Students need to identify two quotes from their novels that illustrate Bodies 2 and 3 of their RTL outlines and be ready to discuss tomorrow.
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Chronology of 20 Major Events with a Works Cited Section:
Periods 234 - World War II and the Holocaust
Period 5 - World War I and the Russian Revolution
Period 6 - Slavery and the Civil War
Students must type/write a chronology of 20 major events that occurred within the historical context of their second novel. Students must also include a works cited section.
Periods 234 - World War II and the Holocaust
Period 5 - World War I and the Russian Revolution
Period 6 - Slavery and the Civil War
Students must type/write a chronology of 20 major events that occurred within the historical context of their second novel. Students must also include a works cited section.
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Students must write the 3rd body paragraph and the conclusion to their RTLs in their notebooks for CREDIT/NO CREDIT.
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Students must write the first two body paragraphs to their RTLs in their notebooks and be ready to share tomorrow. I will check their paragraphs for CREDIT/NO CREDIT.
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Students must find three quotes from their novel that can be used in this week's class essay. Please check the lesson plans that were distributed in class today regarding the essay prompt your child was given.
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Students must finish reading their novels and answer the essential question in their notebooks. Nothing needs to be submitted on Monday. Students must be ready to take their final exam on Monday. Thank you.
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Periods 234:
1. Read chapters 6-11 (finish Part 1).
2. Type questions and answers to Essential Questions.
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 4-8.
2. Type answers to Essential Questions and staple questions on top of answers.
Period 6:
1. Read chapters 4-8
2. Type questions and answers to Essential Questions.
1. Read chapters 6-11 (finish Part 1).
2. Type questions and answers to Essential Questions.
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 4-8.
2. Type answers to Essential Questions and staple questions on top of answers.
Period 6:
1. Read chapters 4-8
2. Type questions and answers to Essential Questions.
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Study for your vocabulary test by making flashcards, forming study groups, and reviewing your words an hour a day. Study the words you don't know to cut back on time and energy.
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Students must study their vocabulary words for Friday's exam.
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Students must type 15 sentences (periods 2346) or 20 sentences (period 5) using their vocabulary words. One word must be used in one sentence with context clues. Students must highlight their vocabulary words. Students must also type their sentences in MLA format. The title must be one of the following:
Farewell to Manzanar Vocabulary Sentences
The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass Vocabulary Sentences
The Devil's Arithmetic Vocabulary Sentences
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Periods 234:
1. Read chapters 4-5 with annotations
2. Answer Essential Questions
Period 5:
1. Read chapters 2-3 with annotations
2. Answer Essential Questions
Period 6:
1. Read chapter 3 with annotations
2. Answer Essential Questions
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Periods 234: Farewwell to Manzanar
1. Read chapters 2-3 with annotations
2. Answer Essential Questions
Period 5: The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
1. Finish chapter 1 with annotations
2. Answer Essential Questions
Period 6: The Devil's Arithmetic
1. Read chapters 1-2 with annotations
2. Answer Essential Questions
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Please download my lesson plans for information on homework for the week of 9/2.
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Research reports are due to me on Edmodo by 11:59 pm on Sunday night. Make sure to send it to me as a PDF file.
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Homework for the week of 8/26/13
1. Finish typing the first two paragraphs of your informative essay and save on your flash-drive - due Tuesday 8/27
2. Finish typing your entire essay and save it on your flash-drive - due Wednesday 8/28
3. Bring your flash-drive to school all week.
4. Study your "Microsoft Word and MLA Format Directions" document for Wednesday's quiz
5. No homework over the three-day weekend.
1. Finish typing the first two paragraphs of your informative essay and save on your flash-drive - due Tuesday 8/27
2. Finish typing your entire essay and save it on your flash-drive - due Wednesday 8/28
3. Bring your flash-drive to school all week.
4. Study your "Microsoft Word and MLA Format Directions" document for Wednesday's quiz
5. No homework over the three-day weekend.
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8/21: Students must write five examples of the following:
Hyperbole
Idiom
Personification
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Alliteration
due 8/22
8/22: Answer the following question in one paragraph of 7-10 sentences: How do literary devices impact and author's writing and how does that affect the reader? - due 8/23
8/23: Write an informative essay vividly describing your summer vacation. Use five literary devices and highlight them. - due 8/26
8/21: Students must write five examples of the following:
Hyperbole
Idiom
Personification
Simile
Onomatopoeia
Metaphor
Alliteration
due 8/22
8/22: Answer the following question in one paragraph of 7-10 sentences: How do literary devices impact and author's writing and how does that affect the reader? - due 8/23
8/23: Write an informative essay vividly describing your summer vacation. Use five literary devices and highlight them. - due 8/26