1. Today in 1 and 2 periods we finished writing our stories on utahwrite. Stories will be scored tomorrow!
2. In 3rd period we began work on the “AVENGERS/JUSTICE LEAGUE” type story with a partner.
3. In 4th and 6th periods we finished working on group projects. We will present group projects tomorrow.
4. In 5th period we did folders and a comprehension activity. We checked grades and took extra time to work on stories if needed.

ENGLISH 7 HOMEWORK:

• Read for 20 minutes
• Work on memorization
• Finish story for tomorrow!

Today we spent time memorizing the Gettysburg Address. Have a good weekend! Ciao!

We are 100% finished with our novel, “Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World!”

Today we worked on our stories in periods 1 and 2. In periods 4 and 6 we began a group assignment. It is a book report on “Shipwreck. . ..” in the form of a creative project.

Creative Project Book Report Assignment

HOMEWORK:

1. Read for 20 minutes
2. work on memorization
3. Reading log due tomorrow
4. Story should be at least 500 words

Today we learned about our new assignment, to memorize and recite the Gettysburg Address on May 27th and 28th. We went over the rubric and began memorizing it together. I showed students an effective method for memorization. Attached is a copy of the address and the rubric.

We also read from “Shipwreck. . .” and in most cases finished the book. The homework is to read for 20 minutes.

Speaking Rubric

Gettysburg Address

Yesterday we had a substitute teacher. We read from the book “Shipwreck…” Today we continued reading. The homework was to finish chapter 18 and to read for a total of 20 minutes.

Today was our very last day of SAGE testing! After taking a few minutes for a few students to finish up that test, we took an open-book comprehension quiz on “Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World” chapters 1-5 for review. Reading logs are due tomorrow! 100 minutes in the last week.

We have been working on the SAGE writing assessment since last Monday. That’s all, folks!

Today, like yesterday and Monday, we worked on preparing for the test. We’ve reviewed the elements of a 5-paragraph essay, practiced creating our own outline graphic organizers, and practiced writing an outline for the practice test. The homework has been simply to read for 20 minutes each night. The outline is due tomorrow.

Yesterday we took a TEST! We also read from the “Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World” book.  Each class has read the following chapter (if you are behind, catch up!):

Period 1 – chapter 15

Period 2 – chapter 11

Period 4 – chapter 12

Period 6 – chapter 13

Tomorrow I will have a substitute teacher. Here is what we will do:

• Answer pre-test questions WS with partner
• Review answers and concepts on pre-test
• Read “Shipwreck…”