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=[|SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT]=

1. Newspaper due. Print hard copy (does not have to be in color) & post on your wiki (and be ready to present). 2. Finish reading //I, Juan de Pareja//
 * HW Due Wednesday, June 9th:**

warm-up: In the novel, Juan's life and his expectations of success change. In your journal, write a paragraph in which you define success in your own life. Explain why you define success as you do. 1. Do vocab sheet chapter 11-15. 2. Read aloud chapter 11. 3. Work on packet. 4, Work on newspaper.
 * Thursday, June 3rd CW:**

1.Open book quiz. Work on your own on the Chapters 6-10 worksheet questions. Use extra paper if needed (A4 in the back of the room). 2. Fill in all 28 words on vocabulary enricher literature circle sheet handed out in class. Use words from chapter 6-11. 3. Work independently on newspaper/magazine assignment.
 * CW Tuesday, June 1st:**

1. Read ch 11 2. Work on newspaper/magazine
 * HW due Tuesday, June 1st:**

1. At the end of chapter 10, Juan reflects: //'So we returned, and my life from that moment grew broader and happier and I became a better person, I think, for Bartolome had turned my mind away from small preoccupations, and led it into paths of Truth.'//
 * CW Monday, May 31st:**

What do you think he means by this statement? Why is Truth in capital letters?

Watch this: [] Compare the theme of 'change' in this news clip with Juan in the novel, //I, Juan de Pareja.//

2. 6-10 quiz. 3. newspaper 4. Read aloud chapter 11.

1. Begin newspaper assignment ( I will check this).
 * HW Due Monday, May 31st:**

1. Read about the[| RAFTS writing process.] 2. Create your own prompt about I, Juan de Pareja and post here: 3. Museum Walk 4. Read aloud/ ch 6-10 sheet 5. Big 6 6. Begin researching your newspaper
 * CW Thursday, May 26th:**

1. Finish reading chapter ten (from page 122). Post and define 7 vocab words and a 3 sentence summary.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 27th**

1. Vocab quiz ch 6-10 2. Read & take notes in your journal about [|creating a newspaper.] 3. [|Read a newspaper.] Find and create a link that shows each one of the sections of the newspaper you are to write. News story: Editorial: Advertisement: Entertainment Review: Sports article: [] Want Ads Comic: 4. ch 6-10 questions 5. Newspaper Assignment DUE Monday, JUNE 7th 6. Read aloud ch 11.
 * CW Tuesday, May 25th:**

1. Read chapter 9 and post 10 Qs with answers. 2. Be ready for quiz on ch 6-10 words (from hand-out). 3. Finish journal reflection questions about painting.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 24th:**

1. WARM_UP: From the perspective on Juan, create a timeline: [] 2. Finish, frame and take a picture of your painting. Post your pic and hang your painting. 3. Journal reflection. In your journal, reflect on your painting experience: --What did you enjoy about being a painter? --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not?
 * CW Thursday, May 20th:**

1.** Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and a short definition of each word. 2. Read chapter 8.
 * HW Due Thursday, May 20th:

1. warm-up: Find a sentence in chapter 8 that shows and doesn't tell. Post it and then change it to a 'telling' statement. 2. Review HW 3. Review ch 6-10 vocab. On your wiki, post your own sentences and definition of the words. 4. Painting like Velazquez. Paint. 5. Journal reflection. In your journal, reflect on your painting experience: --What did you enjoy about being a painter? --What are some of the challenges of being a painter? --Could you become a painter full time? Why or why not?
 * CW Wednesday, May 19th:**

warm-up: [|Choose one of Velazquez's] paintings. Create a pencil sketch of the painting on A-4. 1. Characterization
 * CW Tuesday, May 18th:**

1. Read chapter 7. Choose: Write 5 Qs with answers, 5 vocab, or a 5 sentence paragraph. 2. Finish sentences on 5 vocab words from ch 6-10 sheet.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 18th:**

warm-up: Your partner is a famous movie star and you are a magazine reporter interviewing them. Use 7 of the 10 vocab on your HW sheet during the interview. Post your interview on both your wikis. Like the people interview, write a short lead paragraph that gives a synopsis of the person's background as well as what the interview will be about.
 * CW Friday, May 14th:**

1. Read ch 6 and write a 5 sentence summary. Also, make a prediction. 2. Finish vocab sheet.
 * HW due Friday, May 14th:**


 * CW Wednesday, May 12th:**

warm-up: Using your HW questions and some vocab words from ch 1-5, create a game using: []. When you finish, a partner will play your game. 1. Review HW. Finish keynotes. 2. Open book quiz: Answer the questions on page 5 and 6 about chapters 1-5. 3. Vocab sheet ch 1-5

1. Finish reading chapter 5. Post 7 Qs with answers and 3 vocab. 2. Post your own sentences from vocab words on page 3 of the handout.
 * HW Due Wednesday, May 12th:**

warm-up: Read the [|article on Diego Velazquez] and write 5 of your observations. Look at [|some of the pics r]elated to the book. Comment on 5 of them (include the name of the pic you comment on) 1. Foreword-ch 2 open book/notes quiz. 2. Present artist keynotes. 3. Watch video and take notes on the famous painter DaVinci. 4. I-chat with your friend using the vocab on page 3 of the handout. Post a screen shot. 5. Read aloud chapter 5.
 * CW Monday, May 10th:**

1. Finish reading chapter 4. Post 5 Qs with answers. 2. Renaissance artist Keynote DUE
 * HW Due Thursday, May 6th:**

warm-up: Skim over chapter 3. Write 5 questions on your wiki. Ask them to a partner. 1. Review HW 2. About [|short story writing] 3. Read chapter 4 together 4. Watch Renaissance video 5. I. Juan packet 6. Begin catchy paragraph
 * Classwork Tuesday, May 4th:**

1. [|Watch PTV] 2. Read chapter 3 from I, Juan de Pareja. Take notes. Post. 3. [|Watch Renaissance video]/take notes. Post.
 * HW Due Tuesday, May 4th:**

1. Poetry Quiz 2. After quiz, work quietly on your Renaissance artist Keynote (DUE Thursday, May 6th)
 * CW Friday, April 30th:**

1. Study for poetry quiz. Terms to know:
 * HW due Friday, April 30th:

poetic devices** mood, symbolism, simile, metaphor, alliteration, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, irony, idiom, consonance

limerick, ballad, ode, epic, narrative, sonnet, haiku, free verse, couplet, tanka
 * poetry forms**

rhythm, meter, iamb, rhyme scheme, refrain, rhyme, spondee, dactyl
 * structure**

1. Using I-chat, ask your HW questions and vocab to a partner. Post their score /10 on your wiki. 2.** [|Poetry Crossword.] 4.
 * CW Wednesday, April 28th:
 * 3. Read aloud chapter 2.**

Gallery of Art--15th, 16th and 17th Century Painters
//You will be assigned an artist. Create a Keynote (7 slides minimum) that shows some of the painter's work and tells about their life. Use and site 2 sources (no wikipedia)//  Caravaggio Murillo Raphael Rembrandt Rubens Titian Van Dyck Vermeer , Sandro Botticelli , Leonardo da Vinci Hugo van der Goes

1. Read chapter one of I, Juan de Pareja. Post 7 questions with answers and 3 vocab.
 * HW Due Wednesday, April 28th:**

1. Watch video on the Renaissance. take notes and post 2. Find and post an example from the internet on: consonance: couplet: dactyl: limerick: quatrain:
 * CW Tuesday, April 27th:**

3. Read about [|Mood in Poetry]. Write 2 poems on the same subject, but with opposite moods. Post.

4. Purple Lit book page 789--

1. Write an inspiring poem for Earth Day
 * HW Due Friday, April 23rd:**

warm-up: poetry terms practice: [|Do this] [|and this] [|and this] 1. Using the poetry books in the classroom, find, post and share an example of each poetic device: simile: metaphor: personification: onomatopoeia: hyperbole:
 * CW Friday, April 23rd:**

PTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sMB2oT3KEV4

2. Read about [|Mood in Poetry]. Write 2 poems on the same subject, but with opposite moods.

3. Purple Lit book page 789--

WARM-UP: Find a poem you like in a poetry book from class. Paraphrase the poem on A-4 paper. Post both. Read both aloud. 1. Present poetry terms.
 * CW Wednesday, April 21st:**

Define and create presentation on your 3 poetry terms (assigned in class). [|Poetry Terms to Know.pages] Choose 2 of the Toolbox Tools to use for your presentation on the terms. Include the definition IN YOUR OWN WORDS an example from somebody else and one or two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.
 * HW Due Wednesday, April 21st:**

Be ready to present.

warm-up: Write and print [|a shape poem]. Color it and staple on bulletin board. 1. Read aloud to class. 2. Listen to some Kerouac Haikus. Jot down some words/phrases that catch your ear. 3. Read some Haiku. Hand in your book. 4. Define and create presentation on poetry terms. [|Poetry Terms to Know.pages]
 * CW Monday, April 19th:**

Choose 2 of the Toolbox Tools to use as a way to present your 3 poetry terms.

Include the definition of the term IN YOUR OWN WORDS, an example of the term from somebody else and one or two of your own examples. Basically, you are teaching the term to the class.

__warm-up:__ //Make a list of 20 things that ring. Post by 8:10am// 1. Review meter. Try this [|meter exercise] on your own. 2. [|Read about Haiki] 3. Create Haiku Book 4. Haiku walk 5. Present
 * CW Friday, April 16th:**

1. Listen to a song on your I-tunes or music library. Copy the first 7 lines and figure out the meter. Post on your wiki. Use **bold** and normal font to indicate pattern of stressed and unstressed syllables.
 * HW Due Friday, April 16th:**

warm-up: -Read the poem 'If' on page 138. -Find one end rhyme and one half rhyme. Post. -Post your two favorite lines of the poem and then paraphrase them.
 * CW Wednesday, April 14th:**

1. [|Meter in Poetry] 2. Read about Langston Hughes. Listen to a couple of his poems. Identify the meter in them. 3. Listen to Here Comes the Sun by the Beatles. ID the meter. 4. Try this [|meter exercise] with a partner or on your own.

Finish answering 'Check your comprehension' and 'Critical Thinking' questions from page 137. Post in full sentences. Final 5 paragraph persuasive essay due.
 * HW due Wednesday, April 14th:**

warm-up: Write a poem that is a conversation between an animal and its habitat. Post. 1. Self and peer-edit your essay, interview with Mr. S. 2. Poem of the Day 3. Purple Lit book page 135. Do all Guide for Responding questions on page 137.
 * Classwork Monday, April 12th:**

Final 5 paragraph persuasive essay due Wednesday, April 14th. **

warm-up individual or with partner. Present to class. Choose one of the five propaganda techniques generally used in advertisements. Write a TV script to sell an object. a. Bandwagon: persuading people to do something by letting them know others are doing it. b. Testimonial: using the words of a famous person to persuade you. c. Transfer: using the names or pictures of famous people, but not direct quotations. d. Repetition: the product name is repeated at least four times. e. Emotional words: words that will make you feel strongly about someone or something.
 * CW April 9th:**

1. Finish rough draft of 5 paragraph essay.
 * HW due Friday, April 9th:**

WARM-UP: Read over your essay. Post what you think is the most persuasive sentence. [|Read this blog] on persuasive body language. Post 3 things you learned. Read your sentence aloud in a //persuasive voice.// Edit your paragraphs.
 * Classwork Wednesday, April 7th:**


 * HW Due Wednesday, April 7th:**

1. Write 3rd paragraph and edit your essay using word choice and sentence fluency rubric.

Post score 1-5 Post evidence using 6 traits rubric. Post example from your writing

warm-up: Watch [|Starbucks commercial.] How do you think the company is trying to persuade us to buy their product? Post your response.
 * Classwork Tuesday, April 6th:**

1. Find, watch and post 2 other commercials. Explain how they are trying to persuade you. Post your response. Present to class.

further reading: []

2. Fluent vs Not Fluent. Fluency can be found in music, writing, speaking, art, etc. Find an example of fluent VS non-fluent and post:

3. Work on 3rd paragraph and edit first two paragraphs using word choice and sentence fluency rubric.

Post score 1-5 Post evidence Post example from your writing

4. Submit to film festival?


 * Classwork April 2nd:**

warm-up: Look through Shakespeare, Walt Whitman, Sandra Cisneros, Toni Morrison, Gary Paulsen, A. A. Milne or one of your favorite authors for samples of fluency - a line or two will do. Post their work and then re-write the quote making it NOT fluent. Also, show me your AR points.

1. Persuasive writing is used in everyday writing such as advertisements, editorials, movie reviews, and restaurant reviews. Read a few [|Seoul restaurant reviews.] How does the writer persuade the reader? Now, make up your own restaurant and write a review for it.

2. [|Watch PTV]

3. Peer edit your 1st and second paragraph using sentence fluency, word choice and voice rubric.

1. Write and post 2nd paragraph. Edit your 1st paragraph for conciseness and transitions.
 * HW due Friday, April 1st:**

1. Sentence fluency exercise warm-up:
 * Classwork March 31st:**

a) Change this sentence to be less wordy. Post. //Of all the many things that bother me about bad writing, the fault that really annoys me most is wordiness - the tendency to put in more words than you// //need.//

b) Read together this website to reduce wordiness: []

1) take the passive active quiz: http://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-voice_quiz.htm

c) Now, choose one of your sentences that may be too wordy and change. Post both.

d) Write the first words of each of your sentences from your first paragraphs. What parts of speech are they?

e) Read over this list of transitional words. [] Can you change any of your transitions in your essay?

2. Read rubric for sentence fluency. 3. Rate your own 1st paragraph on SF 1-5. Use evidence and examples. 4. Do the same for a partner's paragraph. 5. Re-work your first paragraph and begin your second paragraph.

1. Write/post your first paragraph of persuasive essay.
 * HW due March 30th:**

1. Sentence Fluency warm-up. //Homework at KIS often results in stres//s. Rewrite this sentence (you can use different words) in at least 5 ways without altering the meaning. Post. Choose your best one. 2. Read about sentence fluency on Writing Gym and do some exercises together. 3. Lit book review answers to 7th Grade. Read about persuasive essays page 362. Practice [|persuasive essay.] 4. Spelling Bee (MS SB April 5th)
 * Classwork Monday, March 29th:**

1. Bring purple literature book to class. 2. Crispin test. 3. Upon completing the test, quietly read the short story 'Seventh Grade', found on page 122 of your lit book. 4. Post your answers to the comprehension questions page 127 and to #1-8 of the Critical Thinking questions. 5. Watch [|some of the video] about the story. Post a comment.
 * Classwork Friday, March 19th:**

1. Read[| recent article] about the effects of video games on learning and answer Qs: --What is the 'hook' line in the article? --What does the study show about boys who are given a Play Station 2? --What does moderation mean? --What is something in your life that you should do in moderation? --What is something that you do that takes time away from reading? --click on 'help learning' link. How can scientists predict how well someone might perform on video games? --What do you think you could you do to improve your brain function?
 * Classwork March 17th:**
 * --**The researchers think the learning problems resulted from what?

2. Using google docs, create a 7 question MC quiz for Crispin. [|Watch to see how to do it.] 3. Example quiz:

1. Study for Crispin test on Friday, March 19th. Crispin final study guide.pages**
 * HW due Wednesday, March 17th:

1. Read the Alice in Wonderland[| movie review from the LA Times] 2. watch tv: [] 3. Write and post a review of this week's PTV. Try to match the tone of the writing from the movie review you read. 4. Present goanimate clips.
 * CW March 15:**

1. Freedom, oppression, fate, loyalty, family.** These are some of the themes of Crispin. Using [], create a clip that demonstrates a theme from the novel. Use quotes from the book in your clip. Post by the end of class.
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 10th:

1. Finish reading Crispin. 2. Finish the worksheet. 3. Write a 3 sentence summary for each chapter 56, 57 and 58.
 * HW due Tuesday, March 9th:**

1. Idioms warm-up & check HW. 2. DO/IO quiz 3. Finish presenting Keynotes & watch PTV: [] 4. Create and print a [|crossword puzzle f]for Crispin vocab. Chapters will be assigned. 5. Using the same vocab words, create and post a go animate video. 6. Read aloud
 * CW March 5h:**

1. Study for DO/IO quiz 2. Read Crispin chapters 41-47. Answer questions for those chapters on worksheet.
 * HW Due Friday, March 5th:**

1. Writ an[| obituary] using these 2 idioms: 'You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.' 'Bend over backwards'
 * Classwork Wednesday, March 3rd**

2. [|Read this article] on proper email etiquette and post 5 ideas from the article on your wiki. Also, please use my school email (nschwagler@kis.or.kr) and not the wiki if you wish to send me an email. 3. Review DO worksheet. 4. Grammar quiz (DO and IO) on Friday, March 5th. Finish keynote presentations 5. Crispin Qs & Crispin vocab. Create and print a [|crossword puzzle f]or the chapter assigned to you. 6. Read aloud

Create a Keynote of a chapter from Crispin. Include: //-- chapter #. If your chapter had a title, what would it be? --plot (3 sentences) -- a poem about the setting of your chapter --list the characters mentioned in your chapter and briefly describe how they act --define 3 words from your chapter. Include an antonym for each word. --choose a sentence from your chapter and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --make a prediction --add a couple images/pictures that have to do with your chapter//
 * HW Due Friday, February 26th:**

1. Grammar Warm-up 2. Grammar--take this quiz o[|n direct objects.] & [|this one] & this[| one.] Post your scores. 3. Crispin vocab poems
 * Classwork Tuesday, Feb 23rd:**

4. Jigsaw: //--pages #s and think of a title --plot (3 sentences) --list all characters --define 3 words --choose a sentence and underline the direct object --choose a sentence and underline a prepositional phrase --prediction --add a couple images/pictures//

1. Idioms 2. Review HW 3. open book quiz 4. Read about [|Direct Objects] & click at the bottom to read about Indirect Objects. 5. [|Take the Practice quiz] and post your score /20. 6. [|Watch TV]**
 * Classwork Friday, Feb 19th:

1. Read Crispin chapters 38-43. Post 2 questions with answers per chapter (12 Qs total).
 * HW due Friday, Feb 19th:**

1. Family I-movie. Here is the rubric:
 * HW due Friday, Feb 12th:

HW due Thursday, Feb 11th:** 1. Work on family I-movie (due Friday)

1. Read Crispin chapters 32-35 and write a 7 sentence summary. Post. 2. Fill in your family history worksheet, begin movie. 3. Finish Crispin ch 29-31 worksheet that was handed out in class.
 * HW Due Tuesday, Feb 9th:**

1. Warm-up: Post a preposition poem about something that starts with a "P" &[| watch TV] 2.[| Preposition basketball.] 3. Take this [|preposition quiz.] 4. Prepositional phrase quiz. 5. My Family assignment 6. Review HW, worksheet. 7. Read Crispin aloud.
 * Classwork Friday, February 5th:**

1. Read Crispin ch 29-31. Write 5 questions with answers and define 3 vocab words. POST
 * HW due Friday, Feb 5th:**


 * FINAL NARRATIVE ESSAY DUE Wednesday, Feb 3rd. ** Please PRINT and POST before class.

1. Take STAR reading test. 2. Take [|prepositional phrase quiz.] 3. And [|this one.] 4. Prepositional phrases & preposition game 5. Family History 6. Review 26-28 Crisipin
 * Classwork Wednesday, February 3rd:**

1. Review HW 2. Grammar. List of prepositions: [|list_prepositions.pdf] 3. [|take the quiz]
 * Classwork February 2nd:**
 * 3. VOICE writing trait.**
 * Take out your Ipods or open Itunes** (you may use headphones)


 * Play a bit of each singer. Listen to 3.
 * Write about the differences in their voices and style of singing. #1-3 on your wiki. (at least 3 sentences per song)
 * Rate each singer from 1-5 using the VOICE rubric. Using the rubric, give a reason for your rating.
 * Discuss with a partner how singers have their own individual voices.
 * Relate this to writing by explaining that authors have their own styles also.

1. Work on essay 2.** Read Crispin chapters 26-28. Answer the questions and define the vocab on Pages. Copy, paste, post.
 * Homework due Monday, Feb 1st:


 * 1. What instrument did Bear teach Crispin how to play?

2. While traveling on the road, Bear and Crispin saw a group of 12 men. Who did Crispin recognize among the men?

3. Bear knew the men were there because a group of birds was disturbed. What kind of birds were they?

4. How do you think Crispin’s feelings have changed towards Bear since their first meeting? Use examples from the story to support your opinion. (2 points)

VOCAB define and use in a sentence. Chapters 25/26 railed bluster aloft league morrow Chapters 27/28 lope emblazoned monotony cunning**

1. Idioms 2. Present Subject-Verb Agreement Lesson 3. Grammar Practice: a. [] b [] c. []
 * Classwork Thursday, Jan 28th:**

1. Present your SV lesson that we started in class. Give a lesson to the class (use Keynote, Pages, the whiteboard, a game, etc) that teaches the skill number (1-12) 10 pts. 2. Read up to and including ch 28 of Crispin.
 * HW due Thursday, Jan 28th**

1. Idioms 2. Sentence with personality. 3. Writing/due 4. [|SV agreement.] Give a lesson to the class (use Keynote, Pages, the whiteboard, a game, etc) that teaches the skill number (1-12) that you've been assigned. 5.[|Play the game.] 6. [|Take a quiz.]
 * Classwork Tuesday, Jan 26th:**

1. Write your first paragraph of your narrative essay (post) and then rate yourself (1-5 for each skill) using the voice checklist. Post. Then, give an example of each.
 * HW due January 25th**

Passion: Sounds like something I'd say: Help audience understand: Captured tone: Use of humor is appropriate:

2. Answer the Crispin Qs ch 23-25:
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How was Crispin’s mother treated in the village?

What happened to his father?

Define pestilence and use in a sentence.

Did Crispin’s mother have a surname?

How do you think Crispin feels about sharing his thoughts with Bear?

What is a wolf’s head?

Why does Bear wear a two-part hat?

Which saint did Crispin pray to?

Why does Bear have Crispin look at his reflection in the water?

What does Crispin say about his soul?

1. Write the first paragraph of your narrative essay. Underline the thesis statement.
 * Homework due Thursday, January 20th:**

1. Read the power point about a narrative essay: [|narrativeessay.key]
 * Classwork Tuesday, Jan 19th (due for HW Jan 21st if not finished)

2. Answer the questions on your wiki: -**-List 5 things the power point tells you about a narrative essay --A narrative essay tells a (fill in the blank) story. --Give an example of your own thesis statement. --What are 3 things you would learn from the sample essay's thesis statement? --What is the climax of the sample essay? --What are 3 ways you can get help when finding a point to your essay?

SEMESTER ONE EXAM: Monday, January 18th. Here is the study guide: Schwagler sem 1 grade 7 SG .pages

Crispin, The Cross of Lead

1. ch1-20 vocab re-test 2. narrative paragraph
 * Homework due Thursday, Jan 14th:

Classwork Tuesday, January 12th:** 1. Using ch1-20 Crispin vocab words, write and post a narrative. Example using chapter one words: 'Her red shroud stood out from the rest of the women who wore dusty black berkas. Most of the women at the market would not deign to dress so outrageously, but Margrite had always marched to the beat of her own drummer. Her steward at her side, she strolled carelessly past the raw meat section, heads of pigs and sides of lamb, past the paupers, taunting her with their cheap wares, until in the midst of the cacophony of sounds and smells she found who she was looking for. Crandrall was a large man with enormous hands. He was to handle the transgressions made by the poachers on her land. "If you do not address this problem immediately, " she quipped, "your sum will be forfeited and I will never do business with you again" " Yes, ma'm," he mumbled, annoyed by her insinuation. She paid him his outrageous sum, turned back into the thrall and marched back to her waiting Rolls...

1. Interview a partner. Summarize to the class about what they did over break. Post on your wiki. 15 minutes max. 2. With a partner or alone, work on the Crispin study guide. Post the meaning of the vocab and the answers to the questions on your wiki. 3. EXTRA CREDIT [| create a crossword] with 20 of the Crispin vocab words and PRINT.
 * Classwork Thursday, January 7th:**

HW: Study for test.

1. Take Crispin ch1-20 test. Hand in to the basket when you finish. 2. When you finish the test, do worksheet pages 2-5. Do the WRITE ON section on page 5 for HW due Monday, Jan 11th.
 * Classwork Friday, January 8th:**

1. Idioms 2. Take some cool pics of each other doing something interesting/Englishy/fun. 3. Review literary terms. 4. Here is the study guide for Crispin chapters 1-20 test: SG Crispin 1-20.pages 5. Medieval times. Watch History Channel video on the Black Plague: []
 * Classwork December 9th:**

1. Define each these l[|iterary term]s and post on your wiki: -antagonist, protagonist, characterization, theme, symbol, internal conflict, external conflict. foreshadow. 2. Give an example from Crispin of each term.
 * Homework due Wednesday, December 9th:**

1. Idioms-define and post in your journal. 5 pts: loose cannon, tickled pink 2. Read about[| medieval life]and post 10 facts. 3. When Crispin runs away from Stromford, he must make decisions for himself. Why is this difficult for him? How is it different from his old life?
 * Classwork December 8th:**

Discuss your answer here: http://etherpad.com/2V1H0KKffO

1. Copy and paste your words to a Pages document. Define in your own words. Paste onto the wiki page. 2. Teach the class your words by creating an entertaining Keynote Presentation.
 * Classwork December 4th:**

1. Read Crispin chapters 23-30. Write a ten sentence summary of what happens in the chapters. Post.
 * Homework due December 4th:**

1. [|Take this quiz]and post your score /30.
 * Classwork December 2nd:**

Do personification warm-up. copy and paste and answer in a different color font. 1. check HW 2. simile worksheet 3. finish and post alliteration skit 4. read aloud __Personification__ is giving human qualities, feelings, action, or characteristics to inanimate (non-living) objects //Write the meaning of the following personifications. Keep in mind the mood that is being created.// EX: 1. __The wind sang her mournful song__ through the falling leaves. The gentle wind is blowing around the different colored leaves--romantic, sad mood. 2. __The microwave timer told me__ it was time to turn my TV dinner. 3. __The video camera observed the whole scene__. 4. __The strawberries seemed to sing__, "Eat me first!" 5. __The rain kissed my cheeks__ as it fell. 6. __The daffodils nodded their yellow heads__ at the walkers. 7. __The water beckoned invitingly__ to the hot swimmers. Now, write 3 examples of your own.
 * Classwork Monday, November 30th:**

1. Read chapters 15-20 in //Crispin//. Write 2 questions and one vocab from each chapter.
 * Homework due Monday, November 30th:**

1. check HW & [|watch tv] 2. ch 6-8 questions & read aloud 3. Figurative language: alliteration. Watch this skit that uses alliteration. Then, write your own script and record in I-movie. Post. 4. writing worksheet
 * Classwork Fridday, November 27th:**

1. Finish details in writing worksheet.
 * Homework due Friday, November 27th:**

1. Many new deep water sea creatures are being discovered. [|Take a look at some of them]. Choose one and write a descriptive paragraph about it. Use at least 3 different types of[| figurative language.] Read your paragraph aloud and we'll guess which one it is. 2. Play jeopardy. 3. More writing practice. 4. Read aloud.
 * Classwork Wednesday, November 25th:**

1. Read chapters 11 & 12 of //Crispin//. Write a letter from Crispin to his mom describing what he is going through now. 2. Finish Jeopardy game. 3. Be Prepared
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 25th:**

1. warm-up 2. check HW. Read ch 11 in class. 3. writing practice 4. Jeopardy game: http://jeopardylabs.com/
 * Classwork Monday, November 23rd:**

1. watch [|video on serfs:] 2. Read Crispin chapters 6-10. Post a 5 sentence summary for each chapter. 3. [|play game]and learn the vocab
 * Homework due Monday, November 23rd:**

warm-up: Find 15 vocab words from chapter 1-5.[| Create and print out a wordsearch]for your friend. 1. watch video on Middle Ages 2. Crispin 3. I-movie puppet shows.
 * Classwork Monday, November 16th:**

1. Read up to and including chapter 5 in Crispin. Be ready for a quiz.
 * Homework due Monday, November 16th:**

1. Journal: Read what it[| was like to be a teenager in medieval times.] Then, create a journal entry through the eyes of a medieval teenager. 2. Step 1: Create a Pages document listing 10 facts about [|a medieval theme.] Step 2: Plan a script for a puppet I-movie that explains these facts. Step 3: Make some medieval puppets. Step 4: On your own or with a partner create and post an I-movie 1. Check out Prezi. Create a presentation about a topic in Medieval Times. Here is a good website: http://www.medieval-period.com/ media type="custom" key="4777523" width="60" height="60"
 * Classwork November 13th:**
 * Classwork Peppero Day:**

1. Read chapter one of //Crispin//. Post 5 questions and define the words: midst, shroud, taunted, pauper, steward, deign, transgression, poaching, forfeit.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 11th:**

1. Finish page 85 choose 1-7 project. 2. Spelling Bee
 * Classwork November 11th:**

1. Finish 5 paragraph descriptive essay. **Print it out.**
 * Homework due November 9th:**

warm-up: Do t[|he spelling bee. T]ake a screen shot and post when finished. 1. Lit book page 83. Check your comprehension & Critical Thinking Questions. 2. Page 84 Spelling Strategy; Using the Word Bank. 3. Page 85: Choose 1 of the 7 activities.
 * Classwork Monday, Nov 9th**

warm-up: Feed the world. [|Select the GRAMMAR option. At least 200 grains.] 1. Work on essay. 2. Read pages 79-82. Do the 'Check your comprehension & Critical Thinking' Questions on page 83. POST answers using sentences on your wiki.
 * Classwork November 5th:**

Evaluate your essay for word choice. . [|What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. Post.
 * Homework due Thursday, November 5th:**

1. Write and post 2 paragraphs of your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab.
 * Homework due Wednesday, November 4th:**

warm-up: Feed the world. [|Guess at least 10 words correctly.] 1. What are strong verbs? Strong verbs add color, detail, emotion and power to writing. They show attempt to show and not just tell. //For example, instead of “go,” try:// walk ride trudge amble depart disappear recede travel journey creep crawl run dash ﬂow roam drag hike march parade saunter stroll stride meander
 * Classwork November 4th:**

Think of your own weak verb and make a list of 15 other verbs you could use instead. Don't use a dictionary!

2. More on [|descriptive essays:] 3. Write a short poem w[|ith a partner or on your own that uses your 5 senses.] 4. Read aloud some essays. [|What is word choice?] Critique for Word Choice. GRADE, EVIDENCE, EXAMPLE from your essay. 5. Next purple lit book readings pages 78-85. Sensory language. 6. book room

Classwork **Monday, November 2nd:** //Warm-up: The metaphor game. Answer and post.//
 * **If I were an animal, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a body of water, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a type of music, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a flower, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a musical instrument, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a shoe, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a feature of nature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a food, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a piece of literature, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a fruit, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a vehicle, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a color, what would I be?** ||  ||   ||


 * **If I were a place, what would I be?** ||

1. Our next writing assignment will be to write a descriptive essay, specifically, you are going to describe a character that you make up. step 1: Read some examples of some good character descriptions. Note how similes and metaphors are used: [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/teacher.pdf**] step 2: List 3 of your favorite metaphors and 3 of your favorite similes. Why were these your favorite? step 3: Read the list of character description vocab. [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/character.pdf**] Define and post at least 10 words you're not sure of the meaning. step 4: Begin writing your character description on a Pages document. Use a couple metaphors and similes as well as at least 3 of the words from character description vocab. After you have written and posted 1-2 paragraphs: step 5: Peer edit with a partner: [|**http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson1125/peer.pdf**] step 6: Draw, take a pic--somehow create a picture of your fictional character. Post that on your Pages doc. Post your Pages doc on the wiki. Remember to use a save the document with a name that nobody else would use.

1. Read pages 15-25 in purple lit book. Answer all questions on page 25 and post. 2. Finish posting Ulysses' resume.
 * Homework due October 28th.**

1. How do you feel about the dream you were given? 2. How do you feel about being pushed towards a goal that you did not choose? 3. Ulysses has returned to Ithaca, but needs a job. Create a resume for him. Here is an example of what a [|resume looks like.] POST.
 * Classwork October 26th:**

1. Warm up 10-15 minutes: You can work on this both days: Ulysses has returned to Ithaca, but needs a job. Create a resume for him. Here is an example of what a [|resume looks like.] 2. Both days you and your group should be working on your Ulysses Comic Life project. Task forms are in 7G basket. This includes: //--Creating a 'rough draft' of your comic. --Reading your assigned pages. --Taking pictures to use in your comic. --Creating your comic. 2 pages per student. --Your comic should show what is happening on the pages from Ulysses. --You may work in the hallway if you are respectful of other classes.// 3. Both days: Near the end of class, post on your wiki what you have accomplished during the class period. 4. Post all of your group members' finished comics on your wiki. // DUE Monday, October 26th. //
 * Classwork October 21st and October 23rd:**

1. Journal: Choose one of the characters from Ulysses. Create a journal entry from their POV. Students will guess who it is. 2. Ulysses Final Chapters Comic Life project.. // DUE Monday, October 26th. Here is the rubric: [|Ulysses Comic Life Rubric.pages]// 3. Find a cool example of comic life. Present it to the class and tell why you think it's good.
 * Classwork October 19th:**

1. More Idioms: [] 2. [|Read this list of idioms.] Using [|create a comic.], draw a scene from Ulysses. Include 3 idioms in your scene. Post.
 * Homework due October 19th:**

1. Write your vocab words that you defined for HW on the board. 2. Listen to 'The Return' pages 147-164. Answer the Qs.
 * Classwork October 15th:**

//1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave? 2. Who is Eumaeus? 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus? 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day? 7. What is a cudgel? 8. How old was Argos? 9. Who smashed a stool over Ulysses' back? 10. What kind of contest does Ulysses suggest to Penelope?//

Also, define and post at least 5 vocab words from the small piece of paper.

1. Summarize in 3 sentences 'Nausicaa'. Define the vocab words you wrote down in class. 2. Read pages 147-155. Answer the questions in sentences:
 * Homework due October 15th:**

2. Who is Eumaeus? 3. Why do you think Ulysses tells Eumaeus he is from Crete and not Ithaca? 4. Why are there over 100 men at Ulysses' castle? 5. What did Ulysses feel when he first saw his son, Telemachus? 6. What was Ulysses' plan for the next day?
 * 1. Why did Ulysses want to first find a cave?

Classwork October 14th:** 1. Idioms Practice [] ALSO: [] 2. Listen to 'Ino's Veil' and 'Nausica'. 5 vocab from each chapter on 1/2 sheet. 3. After listening to 'Nausicaa', [|create a comic.] (one panel) Take a screen grab and post on your wiki.

1. Copy, paste and answer on your wiki. Scylla and Charybdis questions:
 * Homework due October 14th:**


 * 1. Charybdis was the daughter of this Greek god:

2. Why was Zeus angry with Charybdis?

3. Why was Scylla changed into a monster?

4. What did Scylla look like after Amphitrite changed her into a monster?

5. Ulysses steered the ship through the rocks. True or False?

6. Define hull:

7. What color was Ulysses’ boat? Black, white or blue?

8. What did the end of Scylla’s tentacles look like?

9. How many of Ulysses’ men were eaten by Scylla?

10. Their next landfall is the Isle of the Sun-Titan or Eurylochus?

EC: Where is starboard on a ship?** 1. Describe a monster. Use this site to help organize your thoughts: []. Post on your wiki. 2. Listen to 'Calypso' and [|create a comic.]
 * Classwork October 12th:**

1. Final essay. Print it out at home. Remember the IDEAS trait.
 * Homework due October 12th:**

1.[| Create a mad lib] for the nouns that you fill in, use nouns from //Ulysses//. Post. 2. Go to a another students' wiki and take the Scylla quiz they made. 3. IDEAS TRAIT: Write your new sentences
 * Classwork October 8th:**

1. Read, summarize (5 sentence minimum) and define 3 vocabulary words from EACH chapter: 'Cattle of the Sun' and 'Calypso' 2. Finish classwork from October 6th.
 * Homework due October 8th:**

1. When you finish the test, journal entry: Besides Ulysses, what book are you reading now? What is it about? What are your feelings about it? 2. Quietly read 'Scylla and Charybdis'. Create your own 5-question multiple choice test (4 choices). Post.
 * Classwork October 6th:**

1. Study for Ulysses chapters 6-10 Test.
 * Homework due October 6th:**

1. Think of a 'snapshot' of something you did over the break. Write a paragraph using t[|hird person point of view.]
 * Classwork Monday, October 5th:**

2. Using the checklist, peer edit your partner's expository essay.
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1. Journal:** KIS is a 1:1 school. What does this mean to you? What are some pros and cons about this? 2. Listen to 'The Wandering Rocks' and 'The Sirens'. After you listen to these chapters, write 5 questions. Post. 3. Work on study guide. Here are the vocabulary words which //should be// on chapter 6 (Cannibal Beach): perils marrow sorceries inhabitants ogres ethical moored provisioned
 * Classwork September 24th:

1. Third draft of expository essay due. Here is the checklist: Expository Writing checklist.rtf 2. Study guide ch 6-10
 * Homework due Monday, October 5th:**

1. Journal: Make up your own prompt. 7 sentence minimum. Write your prompt at the top of your entry. 2. Work on expository writing assignment. Third draft due Friday, September 25th. Test is Tuesday, October 6th.
 * Classwork September 22nd:**

1. Warm-up: In your journal: Pretend you are Ulysses writing a letter to Penelope, your wife. Minimum 7 sentences (10 minutes) 2. Quietly read the chapter ‘Land of the Dead’ Complete the worksheet. (30 minutes) 3. On your wiki: Post a video vocab (define and use in a sentence) for the following words from ‘Land of the Dead’: girdling, feeble, spar, gurgle, helm (15 minutes) 4. Take the quizzes and play the vocab games: http://quizlet.com/599526/the-adventures-of-ulysses-character-list-zirm-flash-cards/
 * Thursday September 17th Classwork:**

1. Finish posting 2nd draft of essay.
 * Homework due September 17th:**

1. Journal: Write about something that has really been annoying you lately. If your life is perfect, make something up. ( 7 sentence minimum) 2. Review HW 3. STAR reading test. Do not use your old password. Use abc and then change to something new. 4. Video summary of Circe 5. Work on expository writing assignment.
 * Classwork September 15th:**

1. After you finish the test: Journal--brainstorm some ideas about your expository writing topic. 2. On A-4 paper, we will begin writing the rough draft in class.
 * Classwork September 11th:**

1. Journal: //If you could change something about yesterday, what would it have been and why?// 2. Finish poster presentations. 3. Review study guide for Ulysses. 4. You will choose a random number in class. This will tell you your Expository Writing topic. Write a thesis statement that goes along with your topic. Post this on your wiki. Final draft due September 18th.
 * Classwork September 9th:**

NOTE: Ulysses chapter 1-5 test is Friday, September 11th

1. Read pages 65-70 in Ulysses. Summarize each page in 2 or more sentences. Post.
 * Homework due Tuesday, September 8th:**

1. Warm-up Journal: How is your day going? 7 sentences minimum. 2. Watch TV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gd3tSxBBxk 3. Study guide for ch 1-5 test. 4. TEST: Friday, September 11th.
 * Classwork September 8th:**

1. Journal Entry: If you could visit any place on earth, where would you go? Why. (At least 5 sentences)
 * Classwork September 4th:**

1. Vocab quiz chapters 1-5.
 * Homework due September 4th:**

1. JOURNAL: If you could change one thing about MS, what would it be and why? At least 7 sentences. 2. Work on skit--15 vocab words from ch 1-7 of //Ulysses//.
 * Classwork September 2nd:**

1. Warm-up: Journal entry: Which person, living or dead, do you admire the most? Why? 2. Finish posters. Present. 3. With your poster partner, write a skit that uses 15 of the vocabulary words from ch1-4. Post on both of your wikis.
 * Classwork August 31st :**

1. Define (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) ch 5-7 vocabulary from the sheet handed out in class. Post on your wiki.
 * Homework due September 2nd:**

1. Keeper of the Winds' questions: //Copy, paste and answer in full sentences.//
 * Homework due August 31st:**

1. Which direction were Ulysses and his men sailing at the beginning of the chapter? 2. Why was Ulysses wild with eagerness? 3. Who was Aeolus? 4. What did Aeolus love to do? 5. Why was Aeolus pleased with Ulysses? 6. What did Aeolus give to Ulysses? 7. How many days and nights did Ulysses stay awake? 8. Why did Ulysses' men open the bag of winds? 9. What happened after they did this? 10. Predict what will happen next.

2. Read 'Cannibal Beach'**. Summarize the chapter in your own words.

Classwork August 28th:** 1. WARM-UP: Journal topic: How can television (or video games) influence your behavior? 7 sentence minimum.

1. Define (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) ch 1-4 vocabulary from the sheet handed out in class. 2. Read 'Keeper of the Winds'
 * Homework due August 28th:**

1. WARM-UP: Think and write (at least 7 sentences) in your journal: //Which super power do you wish you had? How would you use it to do good?// 2. 10am = library
 * Classwork August 26th:**

1. Read //Ulysses// chapter 'The Cyclops' Cave' Create a picture of a cyclops and post on your wiki page, or, you may draw on A-4 paper.
 * Homework due August 26th**

1. Read //Ulysses// chapters: 'Ships and Men', 'The Ciconians', and 'The Lotus-Eaters' Write a three sentence summary of each of the chapters and find/define 3 vocab words from each chapter. POST on your wiki. 2. Finish page 6 of the Greek background webquest.
 * Homework due Monday, August 24th**

1. Be sure that your wiki page is designed properly. 2. Finish the Greek background webquest packet pages 1-5.
 * Homework due August 20th:**

1. Warm-up. Using the internet, post 5 facts on your page about Ulysses. 2. Look at wiki design, how to post 3. Review HW 4. Begin background on Ancient Greece [|webquest]
 * Classwork August 19th:**

1. Finish answering the questions you began in class. 2. Insert a picture on your English homepage. The picture should be one that you took yourself.
 * Homework due August 19th:**


 * Classwork August 17th:** //The Cat Who Thought She Was a Dog//..

1.What is similar about all the goods that the peddler shows Marianna?

2. In what ways does the mirror, a strange new object, cause the humans and the animals to become strangers to themselves?

3. Why are the characters’ reactions to the mirror both funny and sad?

4. Could a cat think it’s a dog and vice versa? Support your opinion.

5. Would it be possible for our society to do without mirrors? Explain.

Define and use in a sentence:

enthralled protruded console afflicted vanity anguish moral peddler peasant bedazzle


 * Classwork August 13th:** English textbook scavenger hunt