7th ELA

Class Action Blog

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Summer Bridge Book Blog

Book Report Trimester 3

List of Classics

Book Talk Form

G/L Roots Choices

Wordly Wise Bridge Sentence

NoRedInk Codes:

Demavivas Sparkly lion 10

Merten truthful stone 49

Showbie Class Codes:

Demavivas VRZE5 Merten K4KBZ




Monday, June 8, 2020

7th Grade Book Talks Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Book Talks

  • Please make sure you are using the book talk form for the requirements. Be ready for questions and compliments!
  • Let's turn on our cameras and participate to support our classmates!

Friday, June 5, 2020

7th Grade Book Talks/ WW L11 Assessment

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Book Talks

  • Please make sure you are using the book talk form for the requirements. Be ready for questions and compliments!
  • Let's turn on our cameras and participate to support our classmates!

Vocabulary:

  • WW L11 Assessment
  • Assessment will be on a Microsoft Form and will be assigned through Teams. Cameras and mics should be on unless we've discussed prior to the test.
  • You may have scratch paper and use bridge sentences while taking the test.

Thursday, June 4, 2020

7th Grade Class/ Book Talks Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30

Merten 2:00-2:30

Book Talks

  • Please make sure you are using the book talk form for the requirements. Be ready for questions and compliments!
  • Let's turn on our cameras and participate to support our classmates!

Vocabulary:

  • WW L 11
  • WW E or Sentences due Wednesday. Flashcards or quizlets due Friday.
  • Review
  • Assessment on June 5th (last WW of the year)

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

ANSWERS to WW L11 Exercise D

1. d2. b3. a4. b5. d6. d7. a8. a9. b10. a

Reminders

  • Please make sure you have all the requirements for your book talk.
  • Please make sure you are checking your e-mail for important communication about grades or missing assignments.
  • Study for WW 11 and print off Bridge Sentences (you can find a link under "Important Links" at the top of this page). **Bring to the test on Friday.



Tuesday, June 2, 2020

7th Grade Class/ Book Talks Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30

Merten 2:00-2:30

Book Talks

  • Please make sure you are using the book talk form for the requirements. Be ready for questions and compliments!
  • Let's turn on our cameras and participate to support our classmates!

Vocabulary:

  • WW L 11
  • WW E or Sentences due Wednesday. Flashcards or quizlets due Friday.
  • Assessment on June 5th (last WW of the year)

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned a Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of verbs from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, June 2nd.


Monday, June 1, 2020

7th Grade Class/ Book Talks Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30

Merten 2:00-2:30

Book Talks

  • Please make sure you are using the book talk form for the requirements. Be ready for questions and compliments!
  • Let's turn on our cameras and participate to support our classmates!

Vocabulary:

  • WW L 11
  • WW E or Sentences due Wednesday. Flashcards or quizlets due Friday.
  • Assessment on June 5th (last WW of the year)

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned a Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of verbs from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, June 2nd.







Friday, May 29, 2020

7th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Today's goal: Peer Revision and final draft. Many of you already started peer revision or are starting your final revisions. Please submit final drafts to Showbie by this evening.

Reading:

  • Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • WW L 11
  • WWD Upload to Showbie.
  • Assessment on June 5th (last WW of the year)

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned a Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of verbs from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, June 2nd.


Thursday, May 28, 2020

7th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Today's goal: Conclusion of Missisissippi Trial, 1955 (complete rough draft)
  • Peer Revision (if you finish your conclusion during the class period)

Reading:

  • Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • WW L 11
  • A, B, C 2 out of 3 due Friday. Upload to Showbie.
  • Assessment on June 5th (last WW of the year)

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned a Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of verbs from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, June 2nd.


Tuesday, May 26, 2020

7th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Today's goal: Draft of 3rd body paragraph due by the end of the period.
  • Thursday and Friday will be conclusion and peer editing.

Reading:

  • Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • WW L 11
  • A, B, C 2 out of 3 due Friday. Upload to Showbie.
  • Assessment on June 5th (last WW of the year)

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned a Verb Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of verbs from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, June 2nd.


Friday, May 22, 2020

7th Greek and Latin Roots Assessment & Essay Writing

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Today's goal: Draft of 2nd body paragraph due by the end of the period.

Reading:

  • Book report is due today. Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "flu, flux" Assessment (last G/L of the year)
  • Test will be assigned through Teams. Cameras and mics should be on.

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned Noun Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of nouns from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.

Thursday, May 21, 2020

7th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Today's goal: Draft of 1st body paragraph due by the end of the period.

Reading:

  • Book report is due Friday, May 22nd. Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "flu, flux" (Word list link) Please submit assignments to Showbie.
  • 3 assignments due Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
  • Assessment Friday (last of the year).

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned Noun Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of nouns from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.


Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Reminders:

  • Writing goal: Topic sentences for each body paragraph due tomorrow.
  • Please keep up with G/L assignments and upload to Showbie.
  • New grammar assignment is listed under Tuesday's agenda due Tuesday, May 26th.
  • Book Reports are due on Friday, May 22nd. Book Talks are due on Monday, June 1st and you will be presenting that week. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

7th CLASS Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Today's goal: Draft of introduction due by the end of the period. Topic sentences due for Tuesday. Please use Planning Guide on OneNote to draft your essay.

Reading:

  • Book report is due Friday, May 22nd. Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "flu, flux" (Word list link) Please submit assignments to Showbie.
  • 3 assignments due Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
  • Assessment Friday (last of the year).

Grammar Focus:

  • This week you have been assigned Noun Review in Albert. It is a review of your knowledge of nouns from the first trimester, therefore no video is included this week. This quiz will not be graded, but is a tool for the teachers to see how you are learning. Do your best, but do not stress about your score. Due Tuesday, May 26th.

Monday, May 18, 2020

7th Class Essay Writing Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Writing:

  • Goal: Complete outline under "handouts" due start of class Tuesday.

Reading:

  • Book report is due Friday, May 22nd. Book talks are due the week of June 1st. Please use this spreadsheet to sign up for a date between 6/1 -6/5. No more than 6 students can sign up per day.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "flu, flux" (Word list link) Please submit assignments to Showbie.
  • 3 assignments due Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
  • Assessment Friday (last of the year).

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Colons
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.



Friday, May 15, 2020

7th Wordly Wise, Lesson 10 Assessment

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Strome Zoom https://zoom.us/j/5990009236

Demavivas 1:00-1:30

Merten 2:00-2:30

Writing:

  • Preview essay topic and planning guide for next week under "handouts".

Reading:

  • Book report is due Friday, May 22nd.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10 Assessment on Friday.
  • Please make sure you are joining the right meeting room (Ms. Demavivas' or Ms. Strome's log in information was sent through e-mail).
  • Assessment will be on a Microsoft Form and will be assigned through Teams. Cameras and mics should be on unless we've discussed prior to the test.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Colons
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

7th Mississippi Trial Assessment Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Reading:

  • Assessment will be on a Microsoft Form and will be assigned through Teams. You should have only your book and your device. Cameras and mics should be on unless we've discussed prior to the test.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • Flashcards or quizlets due Friday. Assessment on Friday.
  • **Seeing a dip in Showbie assignment submmission. Please make sure you do that last step and turn it in.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Colons
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Wednesday, May 13, 2020

Reminders:

  • Study guide KEY Assessment on Thursday.
  • Please keep up with Wordly Wise assignments and upload to Showbie.
  • New grammar assignment is listed under Tuesday's agenda.
  • Book Reports are due on Friday, May 22nd. Book Talks are due on Monday, June 1st and you will be presenting that week.

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

7th OFFICE HOURS Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • We will prepare for the assessment by reviewing the Study Guide due Tuesday. Final assessment on Thursday.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • Ex. E or sentences due Wednesday.
  • Flashcards or quizlets due Friday. Assessment on Friday.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Colons
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Read the instructions for each question carefully. In some instances, you will be required to retype words in the sentence. Assignment will be due Tuesday, May 19th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Monday, May 11, 2020

7th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Review character charts: Who follows the Golden Rule? Who does not? How does your evidence show this? Are there more characters you can add to your list?
  • Study Guide due Tuesday. Final assessment on Thursday.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • Ex. E or sentences due Wednesday.

Grammar Focus:

  • TBD


Friday, May 8, 2020

7th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Update character charts.
  • Study Guide due Tuesday. Final assessment on Thursday.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • Ex. E or sentences due Wednesday.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video:
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 18th
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Reading:

  • Discuss chapter 17.
  • Update character charts.
  • Study Guide due Tuesday. Final assessment on Thursday.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • A, B, C 2 /3 due today (Submit to Showbie).
  • Ex D due Monday.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Apostrophes
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, May 7, 2020

7th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Read chapter 17 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" due Friday at the beginning class.
  • If you're unable to see questions, here is an alternate doc.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • A, B, C 2 /3 due Friday (Submit to Showbie).

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Apostrophes
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Tuesday, May 5, 2020

7th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**Discussing ch. 15 and watching "When One Mother Defied America: The Photo That Changed the Civil Rights Movement"

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Read chapter 16 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" due Thursday (beginning of class).

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • A, B, C 2 /3 due Friday (Submit to Showbie).

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Apostrophes
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.



Monday, May 4, 2020

7th Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Read chapter 15 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" due Tuesday.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 10
  • A, B, C 2 /3 due Friday

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Apostrophes
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 11th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Friday, May 1, 2020

7th G/L Assessment/Class Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Please make sure you come to the correct meeting time in the e-mail sent to you.

**If you do not make it to your testing time, an e-mail will be sent to your parents, and you will have to reschedule before or after the e-learning school day next week.**

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Reading:

  • Read chapter 14 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" in OneNote due today.

Vocabulary:

  • G/L Assessment today.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Thursday, April 29, 2020

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Read chapter 14 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" in OneNote due Friday.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "duc, duct" word list.
  • G/L #1 (due Tues), G/L #2 (due Wed), G/L #3 (due Thurs). Take picture of assignment and upload to Showbie.
  • G/L Assessment Friday.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**Please join for a few minutes to go over questions on "The Origins of Lynching." The rest of the time will be office hours.

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten: 2:00-3:00

Reading:

  • Read chapters 12 and 13 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" in OneNote due Wednesday.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "duc, duct" word list.
  • G/L #1 (due Tues), G/L #2 (due Wed), G/L #3 (due Thurs). Take picture of assignment and upload to Showbie. **CLASS CODE is listed above under important links.
  • G/L Assessment Friday.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Monday, April 27, 2020

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading:

  • Mississippi Trial, 1955 "A Just Appraisal" Compare a fictional portrayal of a time, place, or character and a historical account of the same period.
  • Watch "Origins of Lynching" and complete guided notes under "Class Notes" in OneNote due Tuesday.
  • Read chapters 12 and 13 and answer comprehension questions under "Handouts" in OneNote due Wednesday.

Vocabulary:

  • Greek and Latin Roots "duc, duct" word list.
  • G/L #1 (due Tues), G/L #2 (due Wed), G/L #3 (due Thurs). Take picture of assignment and upload to Showbie.
  • G/L Assessment Friday.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronoun Number
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due Monday, May 4th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, April 24, 2020

7th Grade Wordly Wise Assessment Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Strome Zoom https://zoom.us/j/5990009236

Please make sure you know your time and the teacher who will be monitoring your test.

**If you do not make it to your testing time, an e-mail will be sent to your parents, and you will have to reschedule before or after the e-learning school day next week.**

Demavivas 1:00-2:00

Merten 2:00-3:00

Reading Focus:

  • Characterization: Hiram (STEA), Grampa (SEA) under "handouts" in OneNote (please update for Monday)

Vocabulary:

  • Flashcards or quizlets due.
  • Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.
  • You will have 30 minutes to complete the test. You must have your camera and mic on.
  • Your grade will be emailed to you.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment due on Monday, April 27th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 23, 2020

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

  • Characterization: Hiram (STEA), Grampa (SEA) under "handouts" in OneNote
  • Read chapters 10-11 and answer comprehension questions due (end of ELA time today)

Vocabulary:

  • Flashcards or quizlets due Fri. Assessment on Fri.
  • Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 27th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

7th Grade Office Hours Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

  • Characterization and Conflict
  • Read chapters 7-9 and answer comprehension questions due (end of ELA time today)
  • Read chapters 10-11 and answer comprehension questions due (end of ELA time Thursday)

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 9 Exercise E or sentences due Wed.
  • Flashcards or quizlets due Fri. Assessment on Fri.
  • Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 27th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, April 20, 2020

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

  • Characterization and Conflict
  • Read chapters 7-9 and answer comprehension questions due (end of ELA time Tuesday)

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 9 Exercise E or sentences due Wed.
  • Flashcards or quizlets due Fri. Assessment on Fri.
  • Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "4/14 WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Reflexive Pronouns
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 27th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Friday, April 17, 2020

7th Grade Office Hours Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

  • Read chapters 4-6 and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts." due by the end of class time today.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 9 A, B, C (2 out of 3) due today.
  • WW Ex. D due Monday
  • Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronouns and Antecedents
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 20th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Thursday, April 16, 2020

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

  • Setting: Contrasting the North from the South
  • Read chapters 4-6 and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts." due by the end of class time tomorrow.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 9 A, B, C (2 out of 3) due tomorrow. Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronouns and Antecedents
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 20th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Please list the title and author of your indpendent reading book followed by your name on this list.

7th Grade Class Discussion Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Demavivas 1:00-1:30 1:30-2:00 Office Hours

Merten 2:00-2:30 2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

  • Setting: Contrasting the North from the South

Answer the questions on OneNote under "Class Notes." due by the beginning of class on Thursday.

  • Read chapters 4-6 and answer comprehension questions on OneNote under "Handouts." due by the end of class time on Friday.

Vocabulary:

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 9 A, B, C (2 out of 3) due Friday. Take picture of assignment and insert or copy and paste into OneNote under "WW L9" in ""homework" tab.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Pronouns and Antecedents
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 20th.
  • Contact Ms. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading by April 14th at the lastest. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577 (Remember you need a password that was sent through email)

1:00-2:00 Demavivas Office Hours

2:00-3:00 Merten Office Hours

Reading Focus:

Read chapters 1-3 and answer questions on OneNote under "Handouts" Due Wednesday morning.

Vocabulary:

No vocabulary because of shortened week.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Commas and Introductory Elements
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 13th.
  • Contact Mrs. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.

Monday, April 6, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading by April 14th at the lastest. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

7th Grade Class: Discussion and Mississippi Trial, 1955 Week 1

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577 (Remember you need a password that was sent through email)

1:00-1:30 Demavivas Class

1:30-2:00 Demavivas Office Hours

2:00-2:30 Merten Class

2:30-3:00 Office Hours

Reading Focus:

Introduciton to Missippi Trial, 1955: Setting, Characters, Conflict View presentation under "Class Notes."

Read chapters 1-3 and answer questions on OneNote under "Handouts" Due Wednesday.

Vocabulary:

No vocabulary because of shortened week.

Grammar Focus:

  • Watch the following video: Commas and Introductory Elements
  • Then, complete lesson on Albert. Assignment will be due on April 13th.
  • Contact Mrs. Durkin at mdurkin@aaca.school if you have any questions.


Friday, April 3, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading ASAP. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

7th Grade Class: Greek and Latin Assessment

Demavivas Zoom https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Strome Zoom https://zoom.us/j/5990009236

**Please check school email for your time and the teacher your are assigned to.

** Some of you will Zoom with Ms. Strome and some of you will Zoom with me. Both of our codes are posted above.

1:00pm-1:30 pm Demavivas

1:30-2:00 pm Demavivas

2:00-2:30 pm Merten

2:30-3:00 pm Merten

Reading Focus:

When you are finished with the assessment, please continue the setting assignment on OneNote.

Grammar Focus:

Complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson will close at 3 pm today.


Thursday, April 2, 2020

**Please make sure you have a book for independent reading ASAP. Book reports will be due on May 22nd. Check important links listed above. I know that delivery services may be slower than usual. Try using digital downloads. Even if you don't have an e-reader (Kindle, etc), you might still be able to do the reading off of a computer or phone.

7th Grade Office Hours https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

1:00pm-2:00 pm Demavivas

2:00-3:00 pm Merten

Reading Focus:

Setting: Racism and Segregation in the South

Please access videos and questions on the setting of Mississippi Trial, 1955 under "Class Notes" on OneNote. Follow directions and answer questions after watching each short video. Please make sure you answer in complete sentences.

This assignment is due at 3 pm tomorrow.

Vocabulary:

  • G/L # 3 due today.
  • Greek and Latin test is Friday, April 3rd. Be orepared by studying before you enter the meeting and bringing a blank sheet of paper and a pencil or pen.

Weekly Grammar Lesson:

Complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson will close at 3 pm on Friday, April 3rd.

Tuesday, March 31, 2019

7th Grade Office Hours https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

**While you do not have to attend office hours, you should complete the work assigned today for today. Feel free to pop in if you have any questions.

1:00pm-2:00 pm Demavivas

2:00-3:00 pm Merten

Reading Focus:

Visual Literacy: MS Trial Gallery Walk

Please access the "Gallery Walk" above in OneNote under "Handouts" Take your time observing each image. Each picture will be followed by questions. Type your responses directly below the question. Please make sure you are writing in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

Vocabulary:

G/L #2 due tomorrow. Test is Friday, April 3rd.

Weekly Grammar Lesson:

Complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson will close at 3 pm on Friday, April 3rd.




Monday, March 30, 2019

7th Grade Office Hours https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

1:00pm-2:00 pm Demavivas

2:00-3:00 pm Merten

Vocabulary:

Please access word list, assignment schedule, and how to submit G/L assignments under "Homework" on OneNote.

Test is Friday, April 3rd.

Reading Focus:

Foreshadowing using "Alma"

Please access lesson on foreshadowing under "Class Notes" on OneNote. Follow directions and answer questions as you watch a film short. At the very end, you will make predictions about our next novel, Mississippi Trial, 1955.

Weekly Grammar Lesson:

Meet the Comma

Watch the short video above and complete "Grammar Lesson-Serial Commas" lesson on Albert. The lesson is open as of 8 am today and will close at 3 pm on Friday, April 3rd.


Thursday, March 19, 2020

Ms. Demavivas' meeting code https://zoom.us/j/3724285577

Ms. Strome's meeting code https://zoom.us/j/5990009236

Today's Schedule

7 Demavivas Class 9:00-9:40

Office Hours 9:40-10:00 (Optional)

7 Merten Class 10:00-10:40

Office Hours 10:40 to 11:45 (Optional)

1. FANBOY notes Comma Splicing Lesson and Practice

2. Peer revision form

Find one student in your class to review your work using the peer revision form.

Please make sure that you share the google doc with your partner and me.

3. NoRedInk and final drafts due by the end of day 11:45 am




Wednesday, March 18, 2020

No class or office hours today.

Ms. Demavivas and Ms. Strome will continue one-on-one meetings until 2:00 today. Please check email to see who you are meeting with. Please email with questions.

Ms. Demavivas' meeting code 372-428-5577

Ms. Strome's meeting code 599 000 9236

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Ms. Demavivas and Ms. Strome will continue one-on-one meetings. Ms. Demavivas' meeting code 372-428-5577 Ms. Strome's meeting code is 599 000 9236. There will be no Office Hours today. Please email with questions.

1. NoRedInk Assignments and Quiz due Thursday (Topic is FANBOYS and correcting run-on sentences) Class codes are listed above.

2. Continue rough draft of A Long Walk to Water paragraph. This draft should be completed by the end of the day. Peer Revision tomorrow.

3. Evalutating and revising evidence. Please click on presentation

Monday, March 16, 2020

Ms. Demavivas and Ms. Strome will be available from 9:45-10:30 for questions. Meeting Code 154 725 736


1. Choose theme statement to focus ALWtW literary analysis paragraph. Please submit theme statement in an individual email.

2. Gather direct quotes using your chart to guide your search!

3. Begin drafting your paragraph using the planning guide, rubric, and additional formatting notes on OneNote.

As you write your summative writing assessment on A Long Walk to Water, I am also requiring that you set up a one-on-one meeting with either myself or Ms. Strome through Sign-up Genius by Wednesday. Please sign up no later than 2 hours before a time slot, or we might have to reschedule the time. I will review the sign-ups, and either Ms. Strome or I will set up a meeting with you on Zoom! Time slots are available as early as tomorrow at 10:40 am.

Here is the link:



Tuesday, March 10, 2020

13/14 Comprehension Questions

Friday, February 28, 2020

Clouds over Sidra

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

A New Point of View on an Ordinary Object Arts Integration Project

Study Guide Key

Friday, February 14, 2020

Tangerine Study Guide

Thursday, February 13, 2020

Checklist

Tuesday, February 4, 2020

Victor Example

One important choice that Victor makes is when he accepts Paul as a new player on the Tangerine soccer team. For instance, during the team’s first battle against Palmetto Middle School, Paul is asked to play forward even though he’s trained as a goalie. Despite the fact that he misses a kick, Paul plays with the same intensity as Victor and Tino and even gets physical with his opponent. Clearly Paul’s passion for beating Palmetto in his first game impresses Victor because he tells Paul after the game, “I saw you playing hard out there...if you’re gonna play with us, then you’re gonna play with us...you got brothers to back you up. Nobody’s gonna mess with you” (Bloor 124). Victor makes this decision to accept Paul he sees Paul's team effort and Paul's desire to win and he respects it. This acceptance from the captain of the soccer team has an enormous impact on Paul because it helps him gain confidence. For example, throughout the course of their season, they have an undefeated record, and Paul writes that their opponents “are beaten by their own fear before their game even begins” (170). Paul continues, “This is a feeling that I have never known before…” (170). By being accepted by Victor and the team, Paul who has often felt afraid throughout the novel, feels empowered. This is evidence that the choice had a lasting impact on Paul because this is the start of what gives him the strength to confront his parents and even Erik.


Tuesday, December 17, 2019

Character Chart

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

Mood Prologue Prompt:

  1. Choose an adjective to describe the mood of the prologue.
  2. Find two direct quotes to support your adjective. Explain why these examples support the adjectives you chose.
  3. Remember to include class header:

Name

Date

ELA

Mood Response

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Tangerine Webquest


Monday, November 4, 2019

1. Picking out the "best" evidence to prove one's point.

2. Sample introduction

3. Drafting Introduction

Monday, Oct 28

Study Guide TBWD

Thursday, October 17, 2019

1. G/L "Cap, seize"

2. Analyze how the author characterizes Gerhard using STEAL.

Homework:

  • Define the following terms:

plutocracy: governed by the wealthy

National Socialism: The beliefs of the Nazi party; "a selfless government;" production, distribution and exchange of goods and services should be owned or regulated by the community as a whole; no one owns anything exclusively

idealism: Following or pursuing unrealistic, perfect ideas

fascism: One party dictatorship

  • Read pgs 101-110 and answer these questions:

1. What surprises Helmuth about BBC radio?

2. What message of encouragement does Herr Meins give to Helmuth when he asks him to stay after class? How do you think this message will affect Helmuth in the future?

3. Why do you think Helmuth chooses to steal the book Geist und Tat (Spirit and Action)?

  • Add to your bookmark:

Gerhard Duwer:

Werner Kranz:

Heinrich Mohns:

Monday, October 14, 2019

G/L Roots "Cap=take, sieze" (see below)

Shared and discussed scenes of cruelty or injustice in The Boy Who Dared and how Helmuth reacted

Students took notes on the definition of propaganda

Propaganda:

  • A message that is intended primarily to serve the interests of the messenger
  • the spreading of misleading information in order to influence public opinion and to manipulate other people's beliefs

Tuesday, October 9, 2019

The Boy Who Dared Intro

Thursday, October 3, 2019

  • Research answers to SOLE questions
  • Present research to class

Merten Questions

Demavivas Questions

Resources for SOLE

britannica.com

history.com

encyclopedia.ushmm.org

www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org



Monday, September 30, 2019

  • WW Lesson 2
  • Elements of story review: setting, plot, character, conflict, theme
  • Assessment tomorrow using the story "The Scholarship Jacket"

--Students may use their annotated stories during the test.

Thursday, September 26, 2019

  • Greek and Latin roots "fer" test
  • Peer revision and final draft of theme analysis paragraph for "Thank You Ma'am"

Wednesday, September 25, 2019

  • Lead-ins, commentary, and concluding sentences
  • Students continued to draft their theme paragraphs

Tuesday, Septemeber 24, 2019

Monday, September 23, 2019

  • Greek and Latin Roots "fer"
  • Theme definition
  • Generating topics (universal ideas about life) from "Thank You, Ma'am"

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Monday, September 16, 2019

  • Entrance slip: Categorize the 4 types of conflict into internal and external conflicts.
  • Independent Reading Introdcution continued.
  • Partner response: What are the 2 main conflicts of "All Summer in a Day"? How are they resolved?

Wednesday, Septemeber 11, 2019

Identified Squeaky's character traits based on highlighting homework.

Homework prompt: Independently, choose 1 character from “Raymond’s Run.” Write a well-organized paragraph explaining 1 personality trait. First choose which parts of STEAL are best represented in the story for that character. Use at least 2 direct quotes from the text to support your answer. Direct quotes should be introduced using lead-ins and should be explained using commentary. Example below! (Replace Legend with "Raymond's Run"



Tuesday, September 10, 2019

  • Plot quiz on "Raymond's Run"
  • Review characterization
  • Start indirect characterization analysis of Squeaky in "Raymond's Run"

Homework: Continue analyzing Squeaky's character using STEAL. Remember to use your notes if you don't remember what each letter stands for.

COLOR KEY:

Orange--Says

Blue--Thoughts

Red--Effect on others

Green--Actions

Yellow--Looks


Monday, September 9, 2019

  • Scholastic Book Fair
  • Wordly Wise schedule and lesson 1 assigned
  • Formative assessment on setting

Homework:

Read Raymond's Run. Be ready for a Socrative tomorrow.

Friday, September 6, 2019

  • Greek and Latin Root Test
  • Continue presenting
  • Socrative short assessment on setting

HOMEWORK:

Characterization Video

Characterization Guided Notes

Use these questions to take notes on the video linked on the Wiki. Answers to the questions should be handwritten in your ELA notebook.


  1. Identify and define the two types of characterization mentioned in the video.

2. What is the acronym (like AACA) you can use to help you look for indirect characterization?

3. What do the parts of STEAL represent?

S

T

E

A

L


Thursday, September 5, 2019

  • Table groups combine notes on what they observe to come to a consensus about what the setting of the film "Zero." Groups looked for the best examples of the "where" and the "when" of the film.
  • Discuss what we did well during group work. Discuss what we need to improve during group work.
  • Each table presents their conclusions.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2019

  • Entrance slip: What is the setting of Legend?
  • Continue notes on setting
  • Watch excerpts of film short "Zero" and independently take notes on what you observe about the setting.

-What do you observe about the house?

-What do you Observe about the objects in the house?

-What do you observe about the people?

-What do you observe about the dialogue?

Tuesday, September 3, 2019

  • Legend Review Game
  • Greek and Latin Root Schedule/ Assignment options--Lesson 1
  • Notes on setting

Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Annotation Bookmark

Students read and annotated "The Scarlet Idris"

Review the link below before having your first literature circle meeting, so you understand your role and what needs to be completed during the discussion.

Literature Circle Norms

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Narrative Point of View Notes

Analogy Practice

Friday, May 3, 2019

Please work on the following reflection independently after you have completed your Greek and Latin root test. Read all directions, and make a copy of the document, so that you can type your answers.

Field Trip Reflection

Thursday, May 2, 2019

S.O.L.E

Big Question: How do people in big cities get their food?

1. Students continue their S.O.L.E. research.

2. Students present their questions and findings.

Wednesday, May 1, 2019

S.O.L.E

1. Introduce the big question: How do people in big cities get their food?

2. Generate a few questions as a class.

3. Small groups create at least 10 new questions based on the big question.

4. Small groups should answer as many of those questions within the time given (half of Wednesday, half of Thursday)

5. Choose most interesting research to present to the class on chart paper. Everyone in the group should talk!

Possible Resources

http://www.fao.org/fcit/nutrition-livelihoods/en/

https://blogs.worldbank.org/publicsphere/urban-agriculture-food-jobs-and-lower-food-miles

https://foodandcity.org/urban-agriculture-can-feed-cities/

https://www.iied.org/how-urban-poor-define-measure-food-insecurity

https://www.cdc.gov/healthcommunication/toolstemplates/entertainmented/tips/FoodDesert.html

http://americannutritionassociation.org/newsletter/usda-defines-food-deserts

https://hungerandhealth.feedingamerica.org/understand-food-insecurity/

https://foodforward.org/2017/10/what-is-food-insecurity/

Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Essay Reflection

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

American Public Media Jim Crow

Read the following stories:

  • Jim Crow in the North
  • The Deep South
  • First Trip Below the Mason-Dixon Line
  • A Young Boy in the South

Write one observation about segrgation in the North (could be an inference) or South.

Friday, February 22, 2019

Seedfolks Character Chart



Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Seedfolks Sae Young

Thursday, February 14, 2019

Seedfolks "Wendell & Gonzolo"

Wednesday, February 13, 2019

Seedfolks "Ana"

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Tangerine/Mood Intro

Thursday, December 13th

pg. 116-133

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Tangerine Final Study Guide KEY

Monday, November 26, 2018

Tangerine Webquest

Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Propaganda Reflection

Thursday, November 15, 2017

Tuesday, November 13, 2018

https://propagandacritic.com/

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

  • Lead-in Review and Example
  • Citation
  • Drafting body paragraph 2

Tuesday, November 6, 2018

Monday, November 5, 2018

  • Wordly Wise Test Lesson 3
  • Summative Writing Assessment assigned
  • Greek and Latin Roots Test Friday "Tain, ten, tent" and "Fer" (Link to word lists)

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

  • The Boy Who Dared quiz pages 3-100

Tuesday, October 23, 2018

  • Vocabulary in context strategies
  • Study Guide review continued
  • Review Game

Monday, October 22, 2018

  • Wordly Wise Lesson 3
  • Compare and contrast timeline
  • Study Guide Review--Study Guide Answer Key
  • Quiz on Wednesday.

Thursday, October 18, 2018

Writing Prompt: Helmuth's Change


Tuesday, October 9, 2018

  • Homework check--examples of conflicts emerging in novel
  • Static vs. Dynamic notes
  • Introduced annotation bookmark

Monday, October 8, 2018

  • Discussed key terms
  • Discussed structure of the novel: present vs. flashback
  • Discussed pages 3-25--Characters (Helmuth's family) and emerging conflicts.



Friday, October 5, 2018

  • Reviewed and discussed "Hitler's Rise to Power"
  • Introduction to The Boy Who Dared: Genre


Thursday, October 4, 2018

Wednesday, October 3, 2018

  • Introduction to The Boy Who Dared: Setting.
  • Students began reading excerpts from two primary sources who were part of the Hitler Youth

--Partner reading

--Describe their experiences

--Contrast their experiences


Tuesday, October 2, 2018

Monday, October 1, 2018

  • Greek and Latin root test.
  • Introduced Wordly Wise Lesson 2
  • Discussed format of elements of story assessment and reviewed. Students will be reading a short story and answering questions regarding the elements of story. They should prepare by reviewing their notes.

After creating a list of topics that appear in The Junkyard Wonders, we wrote one sample theme: The author believes that friendship can lead to triumph (upper left hand corner).

Monday, September 24, 2018

  • Introduced the Greek and Latin root word list and assignment options.
  • The schedule this week will be different because of the shortened week. The first assignment will be due on Wednesday, the second assignment will be due on Thursday, and the third assignment will be due on Monday. The test will also be on Monday.


Friday, September 21, 2018

  • Students took Wordly Wise Lesson 1 Test
  • Students continued The Junkyard Wonders by Patricia Palacco.

Thursday, September 20, 2018

  • Students continued to work with "Thank You, M'am."
  • Today the students compared the painting of a woman to the description of Mrs. Jones in the story.
  • Began reading The Junkyard Wonders. The Junkyard Wonders is a picture book we will use to practice generating themes.


Wedenesday, September 19, 2018

  • Students summarized the story "Thank You, M'am."
  • Students learned to organize direct quotes in their writing by using the strategy TLQ (transtion, lead-in, quote).


Tuesday, September 18, 2019

Monday, September 17, 2019


Friday, September 14, 2018

  • Students learned the acronym SWBST
  • Students used Disney Short films to practice SWBST

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkHSv8pkNXo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4Dnm6dkOVI



Thursday, September 13, 2018

  • Read and listened to "A Boy Named Sue"
  • Created a color key used to identify examples of each of the 4 main types of conflict in "A Boy Named Sue"

Wednesday, September 12, 2018

  • Entrance slip: list the five elements of story
  • Identified and discussed examples of the four main types of conflict in literature


Tuesday, September 11, 2018


  • Watched a review on the 5 main elements of story.

http://safeyoutube.net/w/uTX

  • Took reading notes on the 5 main elements of story
  • Developed an example of setting using the novel Legend