Week 7: iReady: Teacher-Assigned Lessons and any classwork you have not finished.

WEEK 6: Weekly Directions

Complete the assignment for each day on a separate sheet of paper or in your ELA homework notebook. Write in complete sentences and follow all directions. Be prepared to review your answers in class.

🩷 MONDAY – Simile & Metaphor

Remember:

• Simile: Compares two things using like or as.

  • Example: The classroom was as quiet as a library.

• Metaphor: Compares two things by saying one thing is another.

  • Example: The classroom was a zoo.

Part A – Identify It

Write SIMILE or METAPHOR next to each sentence.

1. The baby was as quiet as a mouse. __________________

2. My brother is a walking encyclopedia. __________________

3. The clouds looked like fluffy cotton balls. __________________

4. Her smile was sunshine on a rainy day. __________________

5. The test was as easy as pie. __________________

6. The football player was a bulldozer on the field. __________________

7. His voice was like thunder. __________________

8. The classroom was a zoo after lunch. __________________

Part B – Create Your Own

Write one original simile about each topic.

9. School: ______________________________________________________

10. Your best friend: _____________________________________________

11. Homework: ___________________________________________________

12. Your favorite food: ___________________________________________

Challenge: Write one original metaphor about yourself.

🩷 TUESDAY – Personification

Remember:

Personification gives human actions, feelings, or qualities to something that is not human.

Example:
The wind whispered through the trees.

The wind cannot actually whisper, so this is personification.

Part A – Identify the Personification

Write YES if the sentence contains personification. Write NO if it does not.

1. The sun smiled down on the students. ________

2. The dog ran across the yard. ________

3. The alarm clock screamed at me this morning. ________

4. The flowers danced in the breeze. ________

5. The boy ate his breakfast quickly. ________

6. The old house groaned during the storm. ________

7. The car drove down the street. ________

8. The moon watched over the sleeping town. ________

Part B – Explain It

Choose TWO sentences from Part A that contain personification.

For each one, explain what human action or quality is being given to the nonhuman object.

9. Sentence #_____
   Explanation: ____________________________________________________

10. Sentence #_____
    Explanation: ____________________________________________________

Part C – Create Your Own

Write an original personification sentence about each topic.

11. The sun: _____________________________________________________

12. The wind: ____________________________________________________

13. A school bell: ________________________________________________

🩷 WEDNESDAY – Hyperbole & Idioms

Remember:

Hyperbole is an extreme exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.

Example:
I have told you a million times to clean your room.

Idiom is an expression that means something different from the literal meaning of the words.

Example:
It's raining cats and dogs.
Meaning: It is raining very heavily.

Part A – Hyperbole

Write HYPERBOLE or NOT HYPERBOLE.

1. I am so hungry I could eat a horse. __________________

2. I ate two slices of pizza for lunch. __________________

3. This backpack weighs a ton! __________________

4. She walked to school this morning. __________________

5. I have a million things to do today. __________________

6. The baby slept for three hours. __________________

7. That movie was so funny I almost died laughing. __________________

8. He ran as fast as he could. __________________

Part B – Idioms

Match each idiom with its correct meaning.

Idioms

9. _____ Break a leg

10. _____ Hit the books

11. _____ Under the weather

12. _____ Piece of cake

13. _____ Spill the beans

Meanings

A. To study
B. To reveal a secret
C. Very easy
D. To wish someone good luck
E. To feel sick or unwell

Part C – Create Your Own

14. Write a hyperbole about homework.

15. Write an idiom you have heard before and explain what it means.

Idiom: __________________________________________________________

Meaning: ________________________________________________________

🩷 THURSDAY – Alliteration, Onomatopoeia & Repetition

Remember:

Alliteration: Repetition of the same beginning consonant sound.

Example: Peter picked purple peppers.

Onomatopoeia: A word that imitates or represents a sound.

Examples: buzz, crash, boom, splash, bang

Repetition: Repeating a word or phrase for emphasis.

Example: Never give up. Never give up. Never give up.

Part A – Identify the Figurative Language

Write ALLITERATION, ONOMATOPOEIA, or REPETITION.

1. The bees buzzed around the flowers. __________________

2. Silly snakes slithered silently through the grass. __________________

3. Run, run, run until you reach the finish line. __________________

4. The thunder went BOOM! __________________

5. Busy bees buzzed beside the bushes. __________________

6. We will succeed. We will succeed. __________________

7. The door slammed with a loud BANG! __________________

8. Mike made many messy mistakes. __________________

Part B – Create Your Own

9. Write an example of alliteration using the letter S.

10. Write an example of onomatopoeia.

11. Write an example of repetition that could be used to motivate a team.

🩷 FRIDAY – Figurative Language Review

Part A – Identify the Figurative Language

Choose from:

Simile | Metaphor | Personification | Hyperbole | Idiom | Alliteration | Onomatopoeia | Repetition

1. The stars danced across the night sky. __________________

2. My backpack weighs a million pounds. __________________

3. She is a shining star. __________________

4. His hands were as cold as ice. __________________

5. The bees went buzz, buzz around the flowers. __________________

6. I need to hit the books tonight. __________________

7. Wild wolves wandered through the woods. __________________

8. Never give up. Never give up. Never give up. __________________

Part B – Explain the Meaning

9. What does the hyperbole “I have a million things to do” mean?

10. What does the idiom “hit the books” mean?

11. What does the metaphor “The classroom was a zoo” mean?

Part C – Show What You Know

Write one original example of each.

12. Simile:

13. Metaphor:

14. Personification:

15. Hyperbole:

16. Idiom:

17. Alliteration:

18. Onomatopoeia:

19. Repetition:

⭐ Friday Challenge

Write a 4–5 sentence paragraph about a crazy day at school. Your paragraph must include at least FOUR different types of figurative language.

Underline each example of figurative language and write the type above it.

Home Learning Week 5:

*Complete study guide questions from the book. Remember to use the RACE startegy for ALL questions.

📖 7th Grade ELA – Week 4 Vocabulary Homework

SAVVAS ELA

Vocabulary Words: Central Idea, Supporting Detail, Inference, Author's Purpose, Perspective

Directions: You have already learned the definitions of this week's vocabulary words. This week, you will apply the vocabulary to informational texts and analyze how authors communicate ideas.

📰 MONDAY – Read Like a Detective

Read the passage.

Why Do Schools Have School Gardens?

School gardens are becoming more common in schools across the country. These gardens give students an opportunity to grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers while learning about science and the environment. Students can observe how plants grow, measure changes, and learn about the importance of caring for living things. School gardens can also encourage students to make healthier food choices because they become more familiar with fresh fruits and vegetables. In addition, working in a garden can teach students responsibility because plants require regular care.

Answer:

1. What is the central idea of the passage?

2. Identify two supporting details.

3. What can you infer about students who participate in school gardens?

4. What is the author's purpose?

5. What is the author's perspective toward school gardens?

Challenge:

Which supporting detail best develops the central idea? Explain why.

🔍 TUESDAY – Evidence or Inference?

For each statement, write E for evidence or I for inference.

1. _____ The article states that students measure plant growth.

2. _____ Students who work in gardens may become more responsible.

3. _____ The author explains that gardens can encourage healthier food choices.

4. _____ Students probably learn patience while caring for plants.

5. _____ School gardens provide opportunities for students to learn about science.

Then answer:

Why is it important for readers to separate evidence from their own inferences?

Write 3–4 sentences.

🎯 WEDNESDAY – Author's Purpose Challenge

Authors usually write to:

Inform – Explain – Persuade – Entertain

For each situation, identify the author's purpose and explain your answer.

Situation 1

An article explains how hurricanes form.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Situation 2

A writer argues that students should have less homework.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Situation 3

A short story describes a student getting lost during a camping trip.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Situation 4

A science article explains how animals adapt to their environments.

Purpose: __________________

Why? __________________________________________

Challenge:

Explain how an author's purpose can influence the information included in a text.

Write 4–5 sentences.

👀 THURSDAY – Perspective Shift

Think about a story, article, or chapter you have read.

Identify the author's or narrator's perspective.

Perspective: ____________________________________

Now imagine the text was written from another person's perspective.

Complete:

Original Perspective:

New Perspective:

What information might change?

What information might stay the same?

Challenge:

Explain how changing the perspective could change the reader's understanding of the topic.

Write 5–6 sentences.

🧠 FRIDAY – Central Idea Challenge

Read a nonfiction article of your choice.

Complete:

Title: __________________________________

Central Idea:

Supporting Detail #1:

Supporting Detail #2:

Supporting Detail #3:

Inference:

Author's Purpose:

Author's Perspective:

Final Response:

Which piece of evidence best supports the central idea? Explain your reasoning.

Write 6–8 complete sentences.

Grade 7 – Week 3 Vocabulary Homework: AUGUST 24-28

Words: central idea, supporting detail, inference, author's purpose, perspective

Monday – Choose the Word

Give students short scenarios and have them identify which vocabulary word is being demonstrated.

SENERIO:  Student reads an article about recycling and determines that the author's main message is that recycling helps protect the environment.

Tuesday – True or False

Students write T or F.

1. An inference is something the reader figures out using clues.

2. Supporting details help explain the central idea.

3. The author's purpose is always to entertain.

4. Perspective refers to the way someone views a topic.

5. The central idea is a minor detail in a text.

Students must correct the false statements.

Wednesday – Social Media Post

Choose one vocabulary word and create a fictional social media post that demonstrates the meaning of the word.

Then explain in 2–3 sentences why the post represents that vocabulary word.

Thursday – Reading Detective

Read for 15–20 minutes.

Find:

• The central idea

• Two supporting details

• One inference

• The author's purpose

• The narrator/author's perspective

Friday – Vocabulary Game

Create a Vocabulary Taboo Card for each word.

For each card:

• Write the vocabulary word at the top.

• Write 3 words you would NOT be allowed to say when trying to get someone to guess it.

Homework: August 17-21

Monday

Words: context, perspective, conflict, theme, analyze

1. Write each word and definition.

2. Identify the part of speech.

3. Write an original sentence.

Tuesday

1. Write one synonym and one antonym for each word.

2. Create a visual representation of one word.

Wednesday

Context Clues Activity

Use the words in original sentences and determine their meanings by using context clues.

Thursday

Read for 20 minutes.

Answer the following questions:

• What is the theme?

• What conflict exists?

• Whose perspective is presented?

Friday

Vocabulary Assessment

• Definitions

• Multiple-choice questions

• Short-response writing activity

Writing Prompt: Explain how conflict helps develop a theme.