DOBERT ELA 7

M-STEP TESTING BEGINS MONDAY.

Please rest up.  Bring paper, a pencil, a small snack, gum, water, and an interesting book that you will actually read.

ONE STUDENT WILL GET A RAFFLE TICKET TODAY – you could win a huge flat screen TV or other exciting electronics.

TODAY:

• You MAY work with a partner but only if you stay serious and quiet.
• BW … Carefully read the important M-Step information then sign the bottom.
• CW1 … Rewrite the public transportation essay on loose leaf. A few of you don’t have to do this.
• CW2 …
  • Start the online M-Step practice test … AGAIN.
  • Skip through 1-7.
  • Answer #8, #9, and #10.
  • Show me your work.

IF YOU FINISH EVERYTHING … keep all tabs open on your chromebook, and keep all papers on your table so I can come around and check your work. Then you may choose something QUIET to work on.

IF YOU WANT TO PLAY EDUCATIONAL SPORTS … you must carefully read/study Jim and Father Time story.

DROP YOUR NAME IN THE RED STAR IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE THE CLASSROOM AND WORK ALONE IN THE HALLWAY.

CW:

• Start the online M-Step practice test … AGAIN!
• QUICKLY click through all the questions until you get to the listening part. It’s ok to just click on the wrong answers for 1-19.
• YOU MUST TAKE NOTES ON LOOSE LEAF WHILE YOU LISTEN! Don’t write everything – just a few key words.
• You are allowed to listen to the passage again and again and again.
• Yes … you must do QAR but write what you HEARD on loose leaf to show proof for your answers.

HINT FOR FULL POINTS AND TO SHOW YOU’RE A TOP STUDENT:

• The first time you listen, just close your eyes and listen – try to see what you’re hearing.  If your brain wanders off, start over.

• The second time you listen, take notes on loose leaf.

• Notes/annotations on FRONT of loose leaf.

• QAR evidence on BACK of loose leaf.

• Don’t forget to number the BACK of your loose leaf 20-24.

ESSAY.public.transportation.CHEAT.SHEET

DROP YOUR NAME INTO THE RED STAR IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE CLASS AND WORK ALONE IN THE HALLWAY TODAY.

HW:

1. Get parent signature on 6th grade M-STEP report.
2. Bring earbuds or headphones to class tomorrow.

I WILL KNOW IF YOU DID NOT ACTUALLY READ THE TEXT FIRST!

GOALS:

• Spread out and find a good work space – sit alone – no one should be near you.
• Take out a sheet of loose leaf.
• Find the M-Step Online Test Practice (MAP is below).
• Read and annotate ONLY the first text.
  • You MUST make one annotation for each paragraph.
  • You may annotate on a piece of loose leaf OR you may annotate using the sticky note tool.
• Answer the first 6 questions – you MUST USE QAR!
• Your answers must be correct.
• When you’re finished, raise your hand and show me your answers and be ready to show me how to use all the tools.

Work alone for a few minutes then raise your hand and ask if you want to work QUIETLY with a partner or small group.

MAP TO ONLINE TEST PRACTICE:

www.dearbornschools.org

• Resources
• For Students
• M-Step Testing Portal
• M-Step Online Tools Training
• Sample Item Sets
• Grade 7
• English Language Arts

BW:

• SCOPE magazine – November 2017 (bird poop)
• Carefully read pages 30 and 31.
• On loose leaf, write a paragraph to EXPLAIN which side you’re with.  You must include information from the article to support your side.

HW:

[answer on loose leaf, not in your journal]

BW is due at the end of class today (15 strong, interesting sentences).  Keep your BW on the table at all times so I can take a look at it.

“Mission of Mercy” essay is due today (87 POINTS!)

Keep your essay on the table at all times so I can take a look at it.

STAPLE:

• quotes sheet
• your essay on loose leaf
• the “Mission of Mercy” packet

HINT: If you want 90 points instead of 87 points, also include the HW from Tuesday.

HW:

DON’T JUST FILL IN THE BLANKS! DIG DEEPER!

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GOAL: Today, you must write a 5 paragraph essay on loose leaf.

This assignment is worth 87 points!

If you have time, you should also label using the correct color codes.

DON’T CRY!  TRY!

YES … you CAN write a full essay in one hour.

It’s really not that hard if you follow the Super CER pattern (which you should have memorized).

CHEAT.SHEET.ESSAY

TEACHER’S ADVICE #1: Look at your highlighted Super CER paper if you have to, but try not to look at it too much.

TEACHER’S ADVICE #2: Read through the cheat sheet before you start. Try not to look at it while you’re writing your essay, but if you have to take a peek, it’s OK!!!

YOU WILL HAVE A RELAXING AND EASY FRIDAY IF YOU MEET YOUR GOALS TODAY AND TOMORROW.

TODAY’S GOALS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER:

• Read through “Mission of Mercy” by Esther Lipnick. The best way to do this is to work in a small group and read the character parts like a real drama. Discuss as you go to make sure you understand the three scenes.
• Take the quotes sheet and FINISH it. You should write your answers on loose leaf if the paper is too small.
• Ask for a HOOK/TRANSITIONS sheet.  This is a YEAR sheet.  Bring it with you every day and keep it until the last day of 7th grade.
• Try drafting your first paragraph (introduction) of your new Super CER essay. The question is below.

QUESTION: How does the author of “Mission of Mercy” use all three scenes to develop the main character?

HW:

Carefully read and annotate “Mission of Mercy”.

Write a SHORT summary after each scene.

HW: Study the Super CER.

You must know the key words for all 5 paragraphs.