Writing Terms for Matching Section Day One
memorygamewithwritingvocabwords.docx | |
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Practice for the written portion of the final
pixarshortscreatingchecklistsandwritingdetailedparagraphs.pdf | |
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Games to Review Parts of Speech
Adjective Detective
Noun Game
Noun Game
Proper Nouns
Pronoun Antecedent Games
Antecedent game
Pronoun game
Pronoun game
Noun Game
Noun Game
Proper Nouns
Pronoun Antecedent Games
Antecedent game
Pronoun game
Pronoun game
Games to Review Commonly Confused Words
Their, There, They're Review Game
Their, There, They're Review Game
Your, You're Review Game
Two, too, to
Their, There, They're Review Game
Your, You're Review Game
Two, too, to
Conclusion notes
writingessays_conclusion.pptx | |
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Thursday May 21, 2015
1) Finish typing body paragraphs for persuasive essay (hamburger paragraphs
-These must be printed out and ready for class on Tuesday
2) Hook Notes
3) Read in your independent book
h/w- Finish body paragraphs 5/26 (Tuesday)
Complete hook notes due 5/26 (Tuesday)
-These must be printed out and ready for class on Tuesday
2) Hook Notes
3) Read in your independent book
h/w- Finish body paragraphs 5/26 (Tuesday)
Complete hook notes due 5/26 (Tuesday)
writing_hooks_and_introductions_(1).pptx | |
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guided_notes_for_hook_powerpoint.docx | |
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Thursday May 7, 2015
1) Bell Ringer: what is a thesis statement and what is its function in an essay?
2) Notes of Thesis Statement
3) Thesis statement practice
h/w- complete practice for thesis numbers 3, 6, and 8
2) Notes of Thesis Statement
3) Thesis statement practice
h/w- complete practice for thesis numbers 3, 6, and 8
persuasive_paper_intro_to_the_thesis_statement.pptx | |
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persuasivepaperintrotothesisnotes.pdf | |
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Wednesday May 6, 2015
1) Complete "tug of war" activity to determine a stance for your own paper
h/w- Finish diagram for homework: 12 pieces of evidence needed
h/w- Finish diagram for homework: 12 pieces of evidence needed
Tuesday May 5, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- cross out any items on source pages that do not pertain directly to your topic's question
2) Grade the last 3 pages of grammar packet
3)Determining a stance "tug of war" example with junk food article (work with row to find 12 very convincing pieces of evidence- each person in row finds 3 pieces of evidence and writes it on a post-it and posts it to the appropriate side)
2) Grade the last 3 pages of grammar packet
3)Determining a stance "tug of war" example with junk food article (work with row to find 12 very convincing pieces of evidence- each person in row finds 3 pieces of evidence and writes it on a post-it and posts it to the appropriate side)
Monday May 4, 2015
1) Work on grammar packet
2) check source pages
h/w - grammar packet due 5/5
2) check source pages
h/w - grammar packet due 5/5
Wednesday April 29- Friday May 1, 2015
In computer lab doing research for persuasive paper topic
h/w- 6 source pages on your topic completed correctly by 5/4 (Monday)
Grammar packet due 5/5
h/w- 6 source pages on your topic completed correctly by 5/4 (Monday)
Grammar packet due 5/5
Tuesday April 28, 2015
1) Distribute topic sheet: students number the topic according to their interest
2) Pick topics for persuasive papers
3) work on grammar packet and check source sheets 4,5, and 6
h/w- Grammar packet due 5/5
2) Pick topics for persuasive papers
3) work on grammar packet and check source sheets 4,5, and 6
h/w- Grammar packet due 5/5
Monday April 27, 2015
Work on grammar packet
h/w- Grammar packet due 5/5
h/w- Grammar packet due 5/5
Thursday April 23 and Friday April 24, 2015
1) check article 3 source page
2) complete source pages 4, 5 and 6 food junk food articles (now is the time to ask questions if you're confused)
h/w- finish articles 4, 5, and 6 due 4/28 (Tuesday)
2) complete source pages 4, 5 and 6 food junk food articles (now is the time to ask questions if you're confused)
h/w- finish articles 4, 5, and 6 due 4/28 (Tuesday)
Persuasive Research Paper Materials
persuasivepaperwebsitedocumentforstudents_(1).pdf | |
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persuasive paper website document for students.docx | |
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source page template.docx | |
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persuasive essay assignment_(1).docx | |
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Wednesday April 22, 2015
1. Bell Ringer
2. go over homework
3. Complete evidence section of source page 3 using article 3 independently
h/w- finish source page 3 due 4/23
2. go over homework
3. Complete evidence section of source page 3 using article 3 independently
h/w- finish source page 3 due 4/23
Tuesday April 21, 2015
1. Bell Ringer- Review MLA works cited
2. Gather evidence for source page 2 using article 2
h/w- finish evidence section of source page 2 if not finished in class due 4/22
2. Gather evidence for source page 2 using article 2
h/w- finish evidence section of source page 2 if not finished in class due 4/22
Monday April 20, 2015
1. Bell Ringer- What 3 items do you have to include in the evidence section of your source page (1- a couple words summarizing quote. 2- quote, 3- cite quote)
2. Go over source page one evidence section homework
3. Fix parenthetical citations of quotes
4. Read article 3 complete MLA works cited info and stance
h/w- finish article 3 MLA works cited info and stance due 4/21 (Tuesday)
2. Go over source page one evidence section homework
3. Fix parenthetical citations of quotes
4. Read article 3 complete MLA works cited info and stance
h/w- finish article 3 MLA works cited info and stance due 4/21 (Tuesday)
Friday April 17, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Sample Source page with article one
h/w- Finish copying quotes into correct categories (given in class) on source page
2) Sample Source page with article one
h/w- Finish copying quotes into correct categories (given in class) on source page
Thursday April 16, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Introduce persuasive paper
3) Notes on source pages.
h/w- none
2) Introduce persuasive paper
3) Notes on source pages.
h/w- none
persuasiveessayassignment.pdf | |
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Wednesday April 15, 2015
Work on Sierra-at-Tahoe evidence packet
h/w- Sierra-at-Tahoe packet due 4/16 (Thursday)
h/w- Sierra-at-Tahoe packet due 4/16 (Thursday)
parksessionssierra-at-tahoeworksheet.pdf | |
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guidedresponse.pdf | |
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Tuesday April 14, 2015
1) Bell Ringer-
2) Read Sierra-at-Tahoe article
3) Watch Sierra-at-Tahoe movie
h/w- Sierra-at-Tahoe packet due 4/16 (Thursday)
2) Read Sierra-at-Tahoe article
3) Watch Sierra-at-Tahoe movie
h/w- Sierra-at-Tahoe packet due 4/16 (Thursday)
Monday April 13, 2015
1) Overview of Amy LaTour's write up
2) Start drafting write up- look at mistakes made in Slip/Trip write up to be sure you don't make the same mistakes
3) Type 2 paragraphs
h/w- Finish check list for prompt
Typed 2 paragraph write up due tomorrow- Follow Guide as close as possible
2) Start drafting write up- look at mistakes made in Slip/Trip write up to be sure you don't make the same mistakes
3) Type 2 paragraphs
h/w- Finish check list for prompt
Typed 2 paragraph write up due tomorrow- Follow Guide as close as possible
evidenceexampleforamylatourscase.pdf | |
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Wednesday April 1, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Amy LaTour murder mystery
h/w- fill out the evidence chart for Amy LaTour murder mystery
2) Amy LaTour murder mystery
h/w- fill out the evidence chart for Amy LaTour murder mystery
evidenceamylatourmurder.pdf | |
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Tuesday March 31, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Share rebuttals
2) Share rebuttals
Monday March 30, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- review write up
2) Present Write up
3) Write Rebuttal
h/w- Finish 1 paragraph rebuttal
2) Present Write up
3) Write Rebuttal
h/w- Finish 1 paragraph rebuttal
Friday March 27, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Study
2) Writing words quiz
3) Fix group report according to suggestions (Queenie's Trial is Monday- Justice must prevail!!)
2) Writing words quiz
3) Fix group report according to suggestions (Queenie's Trial is Monday- Justice must prevail!!)
Thursday March 26, 2015
1) Type up individual report and collaborative group report
h/w- finish typing trip of slip write up
study writing vocab words Matching Quiz Friday
h/w- finish typing trip of slip write up
study writing vocab words Matching Quiz Friday
Wednesday March 25, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- cross word puzzle with writing words
2) Finish Write up and compile a case with the best evidence
h/w- Study writing vocab words Matching Quiz Friday
Finish write up if not finished in class
2) Finish Write up and compile a case with the best evidence
h/w- Study writing vocab words Matching Quiz Friday
Finish write up if not finished in class
Tuesday March 24, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- cross word puzzle with writing words
2) Start Write up for Trip or Slip Activity (please follow the guide provided- see attached document)
h/w- Study writing vocab words Matching Quiz Friday
2) Start Write up for Trip or Slip Activity (please follow the guide provided- see attached document)
h/w- Study writing vocab words Matching Quiz Friday
tripslipwriteupsample.pdf | |
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Monday March 23, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Introduce Trip or Slip Evidence activity
3) Partner up and gather evidence
h/w- Study writing vocab words Quiz Friday
2) Introduce Trip or Slip Evidence activity
3) Partner up and gather evidence
h/w- Study writing vocab words Quiz Friday
slip_or_trip_handout.pdf | |
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Friday March 20, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Finish Evidence notes
h/w- Study writing vocab words (quiz next Friday)
2) Finish Evidence notes
h/w- Study writing vocab words (quiz next Friday)
Thursday March 19, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- their, there, they're: When do you use each of these words? Use them correctly in a sentence.
2) Notes on using evidence to support claims and properly citing evidence
h/w- Study writing vocab words (quiz next week on them)
2) Notes on using evidence to support claims and properly citing evidence
h/w- Study writing vocab words (quiz next week on them)
using_evidence_to_support_our_claims.docx | |
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using_evidence_to_support_your_claims.pptm | |
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Wednesday March 18, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- to, too, two: When do you use each of these words? Use them correctly in a sentence.
2) Finish color coding expository essay
2) Finish color coding expository essay
Tuesday March 17, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Color code and start finding writing terms in expository essay
h/w- Bring colored pencils 3/18
2) Color code and start finding writing terms in expository essay
h/w- Bring colored pencils 3/18
Monday March 16, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Finish Notes
3) Expository essay example
h/w- note check 3/17
bring colored pencils/pens/crayons to class tomorrow 3/17 (will be a grade)
2) Finish Notes
3) Expository essay example
h/w- note check 3/17
bring colored pencils/pens/crayons to class tomorrow 3/17 (will be a grade)
7wsampleexpository.pdf | |
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Friday March 13, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Finish Presentations
3) Continue notes on Writing terms
h/w- none
2) Finish Presentations
3) Continue notes on Writing terms
h/w- none
Thursday March 12, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Finish Presentations
3) Start notes on Writing terms
h/w- none
2) Finish Presentations
3) Start notes on Writing terms
h/w- none
vocab_definitions_pg_3_and_4.pptx | |
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7writingdefinitionspg3-4.docx.pdf | |
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Wednesday March 11, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Descriptive Writing Test
h/w- none
2) Descriptive Writing Test
h/w- none
Tuesday March 10, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Presentations
h/w- Descriptive writing test on 3/11 (Wednesday)
2) Presentations
h/w- Descriptive writing test on 3/11 (Wednesday)
Monday March 9, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Get into groups and do the following: Finish Infomercial Paragraph
Create a skit for the Infomercial
Practice, practice, practice
h/w- Presentations tomorrow- No Excuses!
Bring in a picture of choice 3/10 (Tuesday)
Descriptive writing test on 3/11 (Wednesday)
2) Get into groups and do the following: Finish Infomercial Paragraph
Create a skit for the Infomercial
Practice, practice, practice
h/w- Presentations tomorrow- No Excuses!
Bring in a picture of choice 3/10 (Tuesday)
Descriptive writing test on 3/11 (Wednesday)
Friday March 6, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Free Write
2) Read infomercial paragraphs to group
3) Compile one good descriptive and persuasive paragraph/infomercial
h/w- none
2) Read infomercial paragraphs to group
3) Compile one good descriptive and persuasive paragraph/infomercial
h/w- none
Thursday March 5, 2015
1) Bell Ringer
2) Discuss infomercials and how they were both persuasive and descriptive
3) Group students, assign an item, and fill out 5 senses chart for item (use inference skills for the senses that are more difficult to figure out)
4) Start drafting infomercial for your group's item
h/w- finish draft of infomercial
2) Discuss infomercials and how they were both persuasive and descriptive
3) Group students, assign an item, and fill out 5 senses chart for item (use inference skills for the senses that are more difficult to figure out)
4) Start drafting infomercial for your group's item
h/w- finish draft of infomercial
Wednesday March 4, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- What are different ways we can infer that any of the 5 senses are present in a video when they are not directly stated? (give 2 examples)
2) Watch infomercial videos and take notes on the senses as well as the descriptive details and ways they persuade you to want the item:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-KXkHw_URE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdsRi_g8dA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrwW07-Vll4
h/w- none
2) Watch infomercial videos and take notes on the senses as well as the descriptive details and ways they persuade you to want the item:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-KXkHw_URE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yXdsRi_g8dA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrwW07-Vll4
h/w- none
5senseschart.pdf | |
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Tuesday March 3, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- What is inferencing, and give one example of how you use inferencing in your life?
2) Fill out peer Evaluation packet for everyone in your group, including yourself
3) Watch inference video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to30AJm2epQ
4) Inference activity
h/w- none
2) Fill out peer Evaluation packet for everyone in your group, including yourself
3) Watch inference video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=to30AJm2epQ
4) Inference activity
h/w- none
candyactivitypeerevaluationrubric.pdf | |
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Monday March 2, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Put finishing touches on descriptive paragraphs in your groups
2) Present paragraphs
3) Guess each group's piece of candy based on the given descriptions
h/w- none
2) Present paragraphs
3) Guess each group's piece of candy based on the given descriptions
h/w- none
Friday February 27, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Show-me sentences exercise
2) Read descriptive paragraphs to group
3) Compile one good descriptive paragraph that will be presented and graded next class
h/w- Finish show-me sentences exercise due 3/2 (Monday)
2) Read descriptive paragraphs to group
3) Compile one good descriptive paragraph that will be presented and graded next class
h/w- Finish show-me sentences exercise due 3/2 (Monday)
Thursday February 26, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Show-me sentences exercise
2) Descriptive writing piece with candy
h/w- draft one paragraph describing your experience with this candy due 2/27 (tomorrow)
2) Descriptive writing piece with candy
h/w- draft one paragraph describing your experience with this candy due 2/27 (tomorrow)
descriptionofapieceofcandypractice.pdf | |
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5senseschart.pdf | |
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Wednesday February 25, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Describe the given picture in such a way that the reader can envision it in his/her mind. Please use sensory details when describing it.
2) Finish Descriptive writing notes
3) Show-me sentences exercise (if not finished- will be bell ringer tomorrow)
h/w- none
2) Finish Descriptive writing notes
3) Show-me sentences exercise (if not finished- will be bell ringer tomorrow)
h/w- none
show_not_tell_wksh.pdf | |
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Tuesday February 24, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- describe your favorite vacation using as many details as possible
2) Notes on descriptive writing
h/w- none
2) Notes on descriptive writing
h/w- none
notesondescriptivewriting.pdf | |
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Monday February 23, 2015
1) Type writing goals and make revisions
h/w- Typed version of writing goals due tomorrow 2/24 (Tuesday)
h/w- Typed version of writing goals due tomorrow 2/24 (Tuesday)
Thursday February 12, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Free Write
2) Go over homework from last night
3) Peer edit each other's assignments
h/w- finish peer editing (mom, dad, brother, sister... can do this too)
2) Go over homework from last night
3) Peer edit each other's assignments
h/w- finish peer editing (mom, dad, brother, sister... can do this too)
peereditchecklistforgoalsassignment.pdf | |
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Wednesday February 11, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- why do we peer edit? Why is it important to be honest when peer editing?
2) Demonstration of proper peer editing
3) Practice peer editing with given handouts
h/w- finish the peer editing practice sheet (started in class)
2) Demonstration of proper peer editing
3) Practice peer editing with given handouts
h/w- finish the peer editing practice sheet (started in class)
practicepeerediting.pdf | |
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Tuesday February 10, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- Turn prompt number one from worksheet last class into a checklist
2) Hand out writing goals assignment an make a checklist for the prompt
3) brainstorm writing goals and start drafting assignment
h/w- Finish draft of writing goals (must have in class for peer editing tomorrow) due 2/11
2) Hand out writing goals assignment an make a checklist for the prompt
3) brainstorm writing goals and start drafting assignment
h/w- Finish draft of writing goals (must have in class for peer editing tomorrow) due 2/11
writinggoalswritingprompt.pdf | |
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brainstormgraphicorganizer.pdf | |
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Friday February 6, 2015
1) Bell Ringer- What is the difference between academic writing and creative writing
2) Hand out "text book"
3) Label binder tabs
4) Introduce creating a check list
2) Hand out "text book"
3) Label binder tabs
4) Introduce creating a check list
Wednesday February 4, 2015 and Thursday February 5, 2015
- Bell Ringer: when do you write (list all instances where you use writing)? Why is writing important? How do you think reading avidly can improve your writing skills?
- Introduce course syllabus and expectation
Signed course expectations by Friday 2/6
7th grade writing course expectations.pdf | |
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Tuesday February 3, 2014
- Introduction
- Ice Breaker
Finish decorating your bio poem due Friday 2/6