English

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Welcome to 7th Grade English 2017-18 7B,7C,7G,70,7R

Teacher: Mrs. J. Juliao, Mr Skinner, Mr. Bird EMAIL: jmjuliao@ccbcali.edu.co,

Mr Bird's 7C class/homework due Mon 23 April at start of lesson:

Read Chps 10-13 of The Giver, and answer the Study Guide questions below on Chps 8-13 in your English notebook.



Mr Bird's class 7C homework for Wed 11 April:

Finish reading Chp. 3 of The Giver and read Chp. 4 and answer the Study Guide questions.

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Before you start to read, study the words given in the document below and follow the instructions there.



=**Unit 3: The Giver by Lois Lowry**=



Mr Bird's and Mr Ben's classes have a second pre-reading project due Wednesday March 14th at 3 pm - My Utopia. See file below.




 * .............2ND BOOK REPORT PROJECT DUE. MARCH 5TH, 2018.............No extensions.**

OPEN THE DOCUMENT ATTACHED FOR THE GUIDELINES, PRINT IT OUT, and take it to class. Your rubric is also included in this document.

Please note the deadline for Mr. Ben's and Mr Bird's classes is April 3rd. (2nd book report).



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 * UNIT 2: POETRY**
 * Click below to view video poems from previous years**


 * Video Poem Samples: The following video poems were selected to represent 7th grade at the 2018 Poetry Festival at Colegio Bolivar**

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 * Martin Maldonado**

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 * Rosario Carranza**
 * Print out VIDEO Poem Checklist with due dates:**

Video Poem Rubric:


 * Open the folder to find video poem stories and topics that must be used for the production of your video poem. You must have your teacher approve any stories that are not listed in the doc. Have fun!!!**



Free Verse
Definition: Poetry that has no set rhythmical pattern or meter, although it has a rhythm that suits its meaning. It may or may not contain rhyme. Variations in line length help to give the poem rhythm.

Here is a free verse poem by D.H.Lawrence for you to study as a model.





Other examples of free verse poems:



Summative Assessment 1: three poems



Acrostic name poem

Below are the requirements for an original acrostic poem about yourself, and an example that you could follow (although it does not have any similes or metaphors). Due date for Mr Bird's class: Tues 23rd Jan at START of class.





This is an example of an acrostic with end-rhymes.



Here is a guide to important poetic devices.



Identity by Polanco [|Identity]

Poetry Songs

Read the poem Timothy Winters and answer the questions that follow in your exercise book.



Also answer these questions that ask you to analyse the poem Timothy Winters in more depth:



Read the poem The Sea and answer the questions in your exercise book.



Here is an introduction to poetic terms and devices.



Take notes in your notebook from the following slides: 2-8, 10, 17, 20 in the PowerPoint **below** in preparation for a quiz on poetic terms and devices:



Anne Frank Study Guide: This study guide must be completed and turned in in January for a grade. This guide will help you study for the Mid term exam.


Student must read the book they chose from our library during the holiday break. Reading logs must also be signed every night by parents. Remember to print out reading logs for this assignment. Reading project is **DUE** at the end of **February**.
 * DECEMBER READING LOG PROJECT: **

https://www.quill.org
 * December Grammar & Writing Practice: Make sure you write you login and password in your notebooks for January **
 * Quills Interactive Writing and Grammar: **Students need to sign up to the website and begin practice assignments.

Quills login password: NO capital letters 7O: elbow-let 7R: friend-chair

December 2017
Acumulativos will be posted on THE daily bulletin in THE main plazoleta. ACUMULATIVO Date: December 2017 Time: 9:45am Bring a __**clear**__ pencil case. Everything you need for test must fit in this pencil case. Test Time: 90 minutes/Comprehension & Essay

Practice Tests: Use the links below to practice for the comprehension section of the English Midterm (Acumulativo). Read the passages and answer the questions that follow. 1. http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/marketing/sfesl/tests/grade7.html 2. https://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/assessment/fsa/en_samples/gr7_reading_pt.pdf 3. **Internet 4 Calssroom:** **Use this site to practice a variety of skills** http://www.internet4classrooms.com/skill_builders/reading_comprehension_language_arts_seventh_7th_grade.htm 4. **Softschools.com: Variety of English Practice Skills** http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/reading_comprehension/

**UNIT 2:** Poetry (video poems)

Example of video poems below Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JBzq3VXUMs

Euphoria https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejm95ieWgGQ

How to Embrace Life https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xY72dW3B_g __Please follow the guidelines for submitting your video poem:__ -Opening page must have your name and class -M**usic** -Poem **lines** must be flow throughout your video -**Voice** needs to be clear -Must be brought in on a flash drive the day of presentation REMEMBER TO:
 * If the poem you choose does not have hyperbole and alliteration, then you must revise you pomm**
 * in order to include these elements***

Poetry Unit Rubrics Individual poem rubric for students poems and presentations.

Write 4 poems to show: -Audience’s Imperative -Mood you want to create -The meaning you want to convey. You are required to write a poem about: * Personification (in groups) Rhyme Scheme ABAB, 1 simile & 1 metaphor, 1 hyperbole, 1 alliteration, onomatopoeia. DUE:TBD * Feelings in your own story (individual): Include 1 simile & 2 metaphors, personification DUE:TBD * News Article/Feelings Poem (pairs): hyperbole/1 alliteration/2 similes & 2 metaphors *Diamante DUE: TBD Video Poem: 2 hyperbole/1 alliteration/2 similes & 2 metaphors All POEMS must unveil imagery, the 5 senses, and personification. **NOTE: For each poem you must include:** * A graphic organizer with the organization of word and phrase webs. This must be attached with each poem. * All drafts must be included; show your drafting process and how you’ve followed what you planned in your graphic organizers, and word and phrase webs. * Identify the author’s imperative and mood clearly before the poem. Your poem, choice of words and phrases and the meaning you convey must reflect this intention. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* All poems should have clear written presentation- The final written presentation of the poem is readable, clean, neat, and attractive. It is free of crossed-out words. Revision is clearly evident in the final product. The written product must be: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Typed * 12pt Font (Arial) <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* 1.5 spacing between lines/2.0 spacing between stanzas <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">* Include Name and class at the top left hand corner
 * Unit 2: Poetry/Short Stories**
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">POEM 2: **

==<span style="color: #333333; font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">UNIT 1: The Diary of a <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 21.969999313354492px;">Young <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;"> Girl: Anne Frank ** == __**Week of Nov. 27th- Dec. 1st**__ Mon: Portfolios cont´d Tues: Portfolios cont´d Wed: Introduction powerpoint to Poetry Thur: Literary elements assignments Fri: Poetry elements continued

__**Week of Nov. 14-Nov. 17th**__ Mon: Finish Themes Persuasive essay Anne Frank Tues: Review all assignments in unit Wed: Anne Frank Movie Thur: Anne Frank Movie Fri: Portfolios

__**Week of November 13th**__ Quiz #4 Anne Frank Comprehension Assessment Portfolios Anne Frank Movie

__**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">November 7th **__
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Themes Charts will be done in class. Graphic organizers will be used to write persuasive summative assessment. **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Persuasive Essay Rubric: **


 * __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">OCTOBER 26TH: __<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;"> BOOK REPORT PROJECTS DUE FOR PRESENTATIONS IN CLASS. **


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">October 20th, 2017 **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Quiz #4 Quiz Vocabulary & Comprehension **
 * Vocabulary Words: ** smuggled, surreptitiously, tantrum, allowance, disparaging, impudence, speculate, quarrel, bicker, conceited, dismal, boisterous


 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">October 5th, 2017 **
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Quiz #3 Vocabulary and Comprehension **
 * Vocabulary Words: ** peculiar, pester,fatuous, oppressive, optimist, recede, stifle, virtuoso

October 3rd, 2017
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">October 3rd, 2017 **
 * Grammar Packets Due**: Pages 55-58 (for a grade)


 * <span style="color: inherit; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">__Characterization Assignments__ **
 * <span style="color: inherit; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">Should have ben turned in by __October 2nd__, 2017 **

//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">INTRODUCTION TO THE HOLOCAUST **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Powerpoint Assignment graded. **// <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//Begin reading Anne Frank's Diary//**
 * <span style="color: inherit; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 1.3em;">September, 2017 **

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">**//The class will be reading The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank//**
 * //<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We will be reading in class and at home. DO NOT READ ALONG ON YOUR OWN. You will be told what entries to read and when to read them. This will only occur for certain journal entries. //**

**READING LOG**

 * Reading project Due October 2017**

**CHARACTERIZATION ASSIGNMENT**

 * Students will be given rubrics for this assignment beforehand.**

**Assignment #2**

 * In groups you will use your character list from the novel to list personality traits for each of the members of the secret annexe. This assignment will be graded.**

**Assignment #3**
//**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Themes Poster will be presented in class. You must include the following in your posters: **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-TITLE **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-4 themes (extracted from book) **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-2 characters **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-2 quotes **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-Support for quotes and relevant conversation **// //**<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">-How is the theme supported by the lesson to be learned? **//
 * Follow rubric guidelines**

__** 2017-18 Achievement Indicators **__ = = =//__**Basic Comma Rules to Remember**__//=

1. Use a comma when there is a __list.__ Example: Today I ate hot peppers, tacos, and pizza. 2. Use commas within **__compound sentences__**. (Sentences in which two complete thoughts are joined by and, but, yet, so, for, or nor. Example: I had a lot of homework to do, so I locked myself in my room until it was finished. 3. Always use commas with __**complex** sentences__ in which the dependent clause is at the beginning. Example: Although I asked you not to interfere, I see that you couldn't resist. 4. Use a comma in **__introductory phrases__** like by the way, in order to, etc. Example: In order to be successful in a paper, one must use commas correctly. 5. Use commas with __**t**__**r__ansition words__** such as first, next, but, however, etc. Example: Next, we went to the baseball game. I want to go; however, I have homework to do first. 6. Use commas when **__introducing a quote__**. Example: Ben Stein said, "Metaphors be with you."

__JUNE 2018 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE:__ **Scroll to the bottom of the page to open the study packet.** Date: End-of-Year exam. Room will be posted on the 1st floor daily bulletin board.