7th Grade ELA

We are continuing to focus on Mythology and the elements of this genre.  Reading through and analysis has been taking place in class.  We will continue through a few more readings for the next week.

Reminder:  Root #3 quiz tomorrow (Friday)

For students choosing to retake the Quiz over the Mythological Phrases/terms (presentations):

1.  Complete the retake guideline sheet with a parent signature and complete at least 2 items from the list. Bring your evidence with you.  No parent signature = no retake.  If you don’t have a Retake Guideline sheet, you must let me know asap so that I may share it with you.
2. Note that the retake score will stand even if lower than the initial quiz score.  
3. Sign up for either Monday’s retake or Tuesday’s retake with me- You will need to come during lunch and finish within the allotted time. I have limited space for Tuesday so once that fills up you will have to take it on Monday.
4. The quiz will be formatted differently so the set up will be where the summary is provided and you will have to know what myth/who/phrase it is referencing.
5. Homework:  complete Roots List #3

Per the request of some I have added the list of Mythological names/terms/phrases:

• Adonis

  Chaos

  A Mentor

  Nemesis

  Phobia

  Pandora’s Box

  The Midas Touch

  Carrying the Weight of the World

  Achilles’ Heel

  Herculean Effort

  To Harp On

  Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard place

Students took the quiz over the Mythology Presentations.  We discussed the reading of “Prometheus” from yesterday’s class paying special attention to perspective, conflict, and the elements of mythology.  Focus was on making sense of the language and using the text to propel the classroom discussion.

Greek Root words #2 was checked in for a grade.  The key was shared with students so as to compare meaning and words.

Quiz tomorrow over Greek Roots word #2.

Bring your library book to class as we have library time scheduled. 

Due to my absence today the quiz over the presentations was rescheduled for tomorrow.  I will also be checking the Greek Roots #2 worksheet.

We finished presentations today over Mythological phrases/terms.  You will have a quiz over the presentations tomorrow.  Make sure to review your notes.  The exam will be about 10-14 questions and you will have to match the word/phrase to its meaning, mythological reference, etc.,

Due tomorrow:  Greek Roots #2

If you were absent on 2/14 (last Thursday) please make sure to come in during lunch tomorrow to make up the quiz over Greek Roots #1.

We continued working through our Mythology topics for the presentations.  You will get 15 minutes to pull it all together before we begin presentations.  Please make sure you look over the assignment sheet and the rubric one more time to make sure you are fulfilling all the requirements.

Reminder:  Quiz over Greek Roots (Set 1) is on Thursday

Continued working through introduction to Mythology and finished the guided notes in class.  I will be checking the Greek root word worksheet tomorrow in class as for some classes there wasn’t an opportunity to do so today.

We will continue working on our research for your Mythology assignment with your partners.

Tomorrow we will have library visit so make sure you have your stories with you.

Today, we started a new unit on Mythology.  Students received the Greek Root word worksheet to complete in class.  Any portion that is incomplete must be done for homework. Note that you must provide at least 2 words in the Example box and define each.  There is a quiz over the root words next Thursday, February 14th. 

The presentation over Mythology is below.  Cut and paste into the address box to access it.  Once you access it, you must complete your guided notes sheet.

file:///C:/Users/houryf/Desktop/2018%20ELA/mythology%20unit/Intro%20to%20Mythology%20Presentation.pdf

For 3rd, 4th, and 6th, the root word wk.sheet and the notes are due on Wednesday.

For 1st hour, your root word worksheet is due on Thursday.  The notes on Mythology should already be completed.

Stations packet for “Zebra” was collected today in its entirety.  Anyone who turns it in tomorrow will receive late credit for it.

“Zebra”  worksheets (9 total) are due on Monday at the beginning of the hour. Please review previous posts for instructions and links to help you complete the work.