7th Grade ELA

We are moving through the novel.  Note that there will be a quiz over the novel tomorrow (up to p. 148).

For the quiz, you will be asked to:

• character talk (match the character to what they would say-quote)
• character description (match the character to a description – quote)
• Theme/concept/symbols (match the quote to the concept/theme…)

H.W. The comprehension questions are due tomorrow (for some classes up to #18 and for other up #20) to turn in.  For those of you who are in classes where you cannot answer #19/20 we will complete those two in class)

pdf link to the reading is below:

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/5915/Legend%20-%20Marie%20Lu.pdf

Continued with “Legend”  in class today.  Make sure you are keeping up with the questions as I will collect them on Thursday to grade.

Tomorrow is the vocabulary quiz

Thursday is the novel quiz

Be prepared!

pdf link to the reading is below:

https://www.humbleisd.net/cms/lib/TX01001414/Centricity/Domain/5915/Legend%20-%20Marie%20Lu.pdf

Vocabulary quiz & Novel quiz on Friday 

We are continuing to  read Legend  in class.  I  highly suggest you order your own copy of the novel as it will help with you re-visiting passages, highlighting and annotating.

The link has not been opening so I will try to walk you through it:

Google – enter the following subject:  Legend by Marie Lu audiobook

When the results come up, choose the first audio (visual) that has 7:48:59 as its time

When you get there don’t listen to that one because that starts at a different point in the novel, scroll down to comments and choose the time 5:48:00 under wamazing, it will then start you on chapter 1 (good luck!)  The quiz is up to 6:50:20 which is page 41 so for those of you who have missed any class, make sure your listen to 5:48:00-6:50:20.   If you want to catch up to your class below are the specific times:

1st:  6:50:00

3rd: 7:17:32

4th 7:28:28

6th 7:24:08

Tomorrow we will be visiting the library so please have your book to return.

Reading NWEA testing will begin on Monday, May 13, 2018 in ELA class.

We started reading Legend  in class today (except for 1st hour – we will begin tomorrow). We will continue to read the novel in class.  If possible, I highly suggest you order your own copy of the novel as it will help with you re-visiting passages, highlighting and annotating.  All classes completed research on dystopia/characteristics of a dystopian novel and discussed.  A handout with information on characteristics of a dystopian novel was distributed for students to read tonight.  Make sure you read this!

Link for Audio of Novel – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3WT1yT2Rv8&t=14s

Vocabulary quiz on Friday – list was given to students

Reading NWEA testing will begin on Monday, May 13, 2018 in ELA class.

Be ready for M-step ELA tomorrow by resting up and getting a good breakfast.  You will do great and are ready.

Note that we will begin our next unit soon and will be reading a class novel:  “Legend”.  I highly suggest that you purchase your own copy of the novel through Amazon or a local bookstore. Having your own copy will allow you to highlight and annotate.

Please look over your grades and create a plan of how you will move forward.  There will be ample opportunities to improve; however, you must show dedication and follow through.  Let’s make the best of what is left of the term.  See me if you have any questions.

7th  Graders will be taking the Math MStep tomorrow and the ELA MStep on Thursday.   Please get a good night rest and have a healthy breakfast.  You will do an amazing job!

6th hour only as we lost a class session on Friday:   Final drafts of PBW on Public Transportation is due at the beginning of the hour on Wednesday.  Make sure it is printed and ready to submit as you walk through the door on Wednesday.  You will not be allowed to go to the library to print so plan accordingly.

1st, 3rd, and 4th hours had their essay due today.

If you have taken your essay over Myths home to rewrite, note the following:

1.  Due Monday, 4/29/2019
   • must be printed and ready to submit at the beginning of the hour with the old essay/rubric/outline attached – no exceptions.  You will not be allowed to go print it during the hour. If you are absent on Monday, you must email it to me during the day and bring in all hard copies on Tuesday.  Note that I will grade the one that is emailed to me. ONLY email it if you are absent. I will not accept electronic essays.
   • must have a parent/guardian signature – look it over with a parent/guardian and discuss what was missing and what you could and will do to  improve.  HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN IT! No parent signature – no accepting of essay and I will not accept after this time.
2. You are expected to make improvements based on comments, rubric, and what we have discussed this past week with our current PBW.  Use your new knowledge!
3. You will earn the new grade even if it is less than the original.

H.W. 

• Finalize your PBW on Public Transportation – have your rough draft, your outline, and your article on Monday to submit at the beginning of the hour
• Finish up the Readworks assignment due on Sunday

Homework:

• Make sure to complete your graphic organizer if you haven’t finished it already.  Your PBW on Public Transportation is due as you enter the classroom tomorrow, Friday, April 26th. 
• Readworks is due by Sunday night.

The Rewrite of your PBW on Myths:

1.  Due Monday, 4/29/2019
   • must be printed and ready to submit at the beginning of the hour with the old essay/rubric/outline attached – no exceptions.  If you are absent on Monday, you must email it to me during the day and bring in all hard copies on Tuesday.  Note that I will grade the one that is emailed to me. ONLY email it if you are absent. I will not accept electronic essays.
   • must have a parent/guardian signature – look it over with a parent/guardian and discuss what was missing and what you could and will do to  improve.  HAVE YOUR PARENTS SIGN IT! No parent signature – no accepting of essay and I will not accept after this time.
2. If you are planning to rewrite, I will be passing  them out tomorrow for you to take home for the weekend.
3. You are expected to make improvements based on comments, rubric, and what we have discussed this past week with our current PBW.  Use your new knowledge!
4. You will earn the new grade even if it is less than the original.

See me if you have any questions.

H.W. for the weekend

• If you haven’t completed the readworks assignment, do so by tomorrow, Friday.
  • The code if you cannot access is HZMF2R 
• Complete the graphic organizer for “Sir Gawain and the Green Knight” due at the beginning of the hour on Monday

Link to reading:

https://centroderecursosmarista.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/sir_gawain_and_the_green_knight.pdf