7th Grade Language Arts:
"Stories are what bind us. They are what is left over after the moment is over."
Classroom Happenings & Outstanding Student Writing & Work
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May 19-May 23 (H.A.G.S.)
Have A Great Summer!
-See You Next Year-
Poetry Stations Activity
In The School Library
Poetry
Stations
In The Library
Poetry Stations Activity
In The School Library
Poetry Stations Activity
In The School Library
Poetry Stations Activity
In The School Library
Poetry Stations Activity
In The School Library
Character Bio Poems
Character Bio Poems
May 12-16
Update: Friday, we are also taking the Poetry/Figurative Language Quiz 5/16.
May 4-May 9
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
Hikus and Artwork
On The Sidewalk
April 28-May 2
This week is Core Testing on Mon. & Tues.
April 21-April 25
See the Canvas Calendar for Assignments from this week.
April 14-April 18
Poetry Written By Students
Endless rhythm beats,
Hammer Strikes with Purpose Bold,
Dreams Are Built on Steel.
-Haiku Written by Vincent BowThorpe
Stars
Twinkling Brightly
Guiding Dreams Through The Night
Whispers of the Universe
Awakening.
-Cinquain written by Drexel Davis
Poetry Written By Students
Ice Cream
cold, yummy
melting, eating, freezing
Beloved by almost anyone
dessert
-Cinquain Written by Lillianna Meyers
Kitten
Fluffy, Small
Stretching, Playing, Pouncing
Persians, Tabbies, Strays, Siamese
Prowling, Purring, Napping
Sleek, Assured
Cat
-Diamante written by Maddy Rowley
Poetry Written By Students
Soft Whispers of Springtime Air, Spring is Approaching.
Cherry Blossoms Bloom The Cold is Saying Goodbye.
Beauty Fades Too Soon. Flowers Are Blooming.
-Haiku Written by Thomas Eskelsen Jr. -Haiku written by Lilianna Meyers
Stars Happiness
Twinkling Brightly Feeling ease and complete,
Guiding Dreams Through The Night Jumping, having no worries, Everything
Whispers of the Universe Relaxation, Not needing anything, Blue, depression
Awakening. Storming, Having Nothing, Crying,
-Cinquain written by Drexel Davis Being Blue, Not Moving, Cries,
Sadness.
-Diamante written by Lilianna Meyers
Poetry Written By Students
Love Happiness
Passionate, Tender Cheerful, Friendly
Loving, Admiring, Cherishing Laughing, Smiling, Singing
Adore, Sweetheart, Hatred, Dislike Grateful, Bliss, Gloomy, Depressed
Hating, Loathing, Disliking Crying, Mourning, Weeping
Antipathy, Enmity Blue, Unhappy
Hate sadness.
-Diamante Written by Ava Glascock -Diamante written by Hannah Messina
I see Fluffy Clouds Beautiful Butterflies Danced
Floating in The Sky Way High By The Blooming
Clouds are beautiful Flowers
-Haiku written by Maddy Rowley -Example of Alliteration
written by Maddy Rowley
April 7-April 11
March 24-28
Wednesday, we also will be taking a
3-Question Poetry/Figurative Language Quiz
prior to Remediation
March 17-21
REMINDER: March 13 is the cutoff date for the end of 3rd Term. All assignments and makeup work need to be turned in by then for English.
March 10-14
REMINDER: March 13 is the cutoff date for the end of 3rd Term. All assignments and makeup work need to be turned in by then for English.
March 3-7
REMINDER: March 13 is the cutoff date for the end of 3rd Term. All assignments and makeup work need to be turned in by then for English.
Feb. 24-Feb. 28
IMPORTANT
COMMON LIT MAKEUP WORK
If you ever need to fix or redo a Common Lit. Assignment, you will need to let Ms. Duke know to UNSUBMIT it for you to redo. Then you’ll need to resubmit when finished. You can let Ms. Duke know if you need one unsubmitted by email at Jeduke@wsd.net
Feb. 18-Feb. 21
Feb. 10-Feb. 13
Students wrote "I Wonder..." Statements to go along with the Women In Aviation Text that we read in class, talking about Bessie Coleman and the many obstacles that women aviators in the early 1900's faced.
Feb. 10-Feb. 13
Valentines Fun
To Get To Know Each Other And Recognize & Celebrate Students' Unique Interests
Feb. 3-Feb. 7
Update: On Friday, students also started the Bessie Coleman A.C.E. Worksheet (on Canvas), which we will work on more on Monday and will be due on Monday next week.
Update: On Friday, we also took the three-question Point of View Quiz 1/31
Jan. 27-Jan. 31
Jan. 21-Jan. 24
Jan. 13-Jan. 17
Jan. 6-Jan. 10
"Catch My Breath" Instruction in Library
This week the 7th Graders are in the library all week with the school nurse learning about the health implications of vaping through a program called "Catch My Breath." There is no English classwork this week.
REMINDER: Jan. 9 is the cutoff date for the end of 2nd Term. All assignments and makeup work need to be turned in by then for English.
Jan. 2-Jan. 3
Dec. 16-Dec. 20
Dec. 9-Dec. 13
Dec. 2-Dec. 6
Nov. 25-Nov. 29
Nov. 18-Nov. 22
This week is our school-wide Thankful Spirit Week. Students will be presenting their Google Slides to peers, receiving feedback, fixing it up, and then turning in a Final Draft.
Nov. 11-Nov. 15
We will be using Utah's Online Library (UEN) and books in print from the school library for our upcoming research project beginning second term. This week, we will be reading over the assignment directions, learning critical vocabulary for informational research, and beginning to gather information about our topics.
Conducting Informational Research In The Library
Nov. 4-Nov. 8
We will be using Utah's Online Library (UEN) and books in print from the school library for our upcoming research project beginning second term. This week, we will be reading over the assignment directions, learning critical vocabulary for informational research, and beginning to gather information about our topics.
UPDATE: Remediation for this week has been moved to Friday (after finishing up the research notecards).
Oct. 27-Nov. 1
The librarian will be joining us on Thursday, Oct. 31 to show us some researching tips and tricks on Utah's Online Library (UEN) for our upcoming research project beginning second term.
IMPORTANT
COMMON LIT MAKEUP WORK
If you ever need to fix or redo a Common Lit. Assignment, you will need to let Ms. Duke know to UNSUBMIT it for you to redo. Then you’ll need to resubmit when finished. You can let Ms. Duke know if you need one unsubmitted by email at Jeduke@wsd.net
Oct. 21-Oct. 25
The reading lessons for this week are all located on Canvas and in Common Lit. The questions to answer are all in Common Lit. with the texts. You can get there from Canvas.
CLASSWORK UPDATE: On Thursday and Friday, we will instead be finishing the "First Day Fly" Assignment and working on the Fairy To Hoarse Homophones Assignment, located in the vocabulary practice Module on Canvas. It will be done on paper and turned in to the bin for your period.
Oct. 14-Oct. 16
TIP: On the "Saturday at the Canal" Reading Assignment, there is a question that talks about "Hanging Fire," which we have not read yet. On that question just focus ONLY on the attitudes and feelings of the speaker in "Saturday at the Canal" within your response (since we did not read "Hanging Fire"). The plan was changed up a little, and we will be reading that one next week.
Oct. 7-Oct. 11
Sep. 30-Oct. 4
This week, we are focusing on the 7th Grade Reading Standard 4:
"I can read and comprehend a variety of texts at grade level."
PERSONAL NARRATIVE
Some students may still be finishing up the personal narrative. If you are one of them, get it finished up and turned in as soon as you can. You can still turn this in up until the end of the term, Oct. 30. Remember that you need both a rough draft and a final draft.
UPDATE: The Short Story Quiz has been pushed ahead to Monday so that students could finish reading Rogue Wave Friday. That quiz will be taken Monday next week instead.
Sep. 23-Sep. 27
This week, we are focusing on the 7th Grade Writing Standard 3:
"I can write a narrative with dialog, transition words, and description" as we are finishing up our Personal Narrative Essays.
PERSONAL NARRATIVE FINAL DRAFT DUE MONDAY
Students have been working hard preparing for this by creating a timeline of their lives and by completing a graphic organizer to organize their ideas to get ready for writing. They have also received feedback from teacher and peers to prepare to submit a final draft on Canvas. The final edits should be finished up on Monday with the final draft being submitted for grading that day as well.
Sep. 16-Sep. 20
This week, we are focusing on the 7th Grade Writing Standard 3:
"I can write a narrative with dialog, transition words, and description."
Students have been working hard preparing for this by creating a timeline of their lives and by completing a graphic organizer to organize their ideas to get ready for writing.
School Spirit Week Was A Huge Success! Awesome job to all who participated!
Sep. 9-Sep. 13
Sep. 3-Sep. 6
Tuesday: Mrs. Jamison will be giving us an introduction to the library, and students will be allowed to check out a book from the school library during class that day if they would like.
Class Expectations
Class Norms
Students created class norms where they listed ideas for expectations that all should follow. We established our class rules, procedures, and norms together as a class.
Aug. 26-Aug. 30
THURSDAY: We are having Hearing Screenings for 7th Graders in the Library during English.
Change of Schedule: The "Memory Moment" & "Ah Ha Moment" Strategies Intro. will be moved to the coming weeks ahead. Stay tuned for more info.!
Remember to sign out of the computers each day that you leave the classroom.
English Remediation:
Each Wednesday
Time dedicated to provide additional support to help students master ESSENTIAL grade-level curriculum without missing new core instruction.
WELCOME BACK!
Classwork Aug. 23-Aug. 23
END OF YEAR POETRY
Check out the Poetry Board outside of the classroom with some of the awesome poetry written by Ms. Duke's seventh graders at the end of the school year. WONDERFUL JOB LEARNING ABOUT & WRITING POETRY!
END OF YEAR POETRY
CORE TESTING
Core Testing will be held next week (Mon.-Wed. for 7th grade).
REMINDERS:
We will be testing 3rd period. Go to the restroom and get drinks BEFORE class.
Eat a good meal & get plenty of rest the night before.
Remember to bring a fully charged Chromebook (plug it in the night before).
If you have WIRED headphones and calculators that cannot be connected to the internet, please bring them. You may use them. No wireless devices are allowed during testing.
The Many Shoes of Cinderella...
Fractured Fairy Tale
Artwork
-Written by, Sara Abueloun
Fractured Fairy Tale News Article Beginnings...
-Written by, Miles Callantine
-Written by, Guy Casperson
-Written by, Christina Chen
Feb. 19-Feb. 23
Reminder:
Wednesday is a short-day.
Parent-Teacher Conferences are Wednesday.
Feb. 12-Feb. 16
Be sure to check out our new "cool words" board.
VALENTINES RHYMING WORKSHEET
For those that had a word ladder on the sheet, above is the solution to the "Word Ladder" on the Valentines Worksheet.
COOL WORDS!
When finished with their work, students in English found cool words for our "cool words" board for extra credit. Then stuck them on the board.
FUN WORDS ON....
FUN WORDS ON....
FANNYPACK FRIDAY!
COOL WORDS!
When finished with their work, students in English found cool words for our "cool words" board for extra credit. Then stuck them on the board.
Fun Thanksgiving Reads
"Women In Aviation" Article Connections
LOST & FOUND PAPERS
Papers must be turned in to the turn in bin, or they are placed in the lost and found.
Claim Your Paper Today
Remember to Check the
No-Name Bin Often For Papers Turned in Without a Name On Them
Plot Diagrams
Plot Diagrams
7 Habits Drawings
7 Habits Drawings
Example of a 7 Habit Drawing
Example of a 7 Habit Drawing
Spirit Week Schedule
Monday: Wear Camouflage
Tuesday: Black Out Tuesday (Wear ALL black)
Wednesday: Adam Sandler Day
Thursday: Anything but a backpack day
Friday: Future Friday - Dress the way you see your future while following the dress code.
Teacher Standouts Yearbook Section
The yearbook staff would like to include a "Teacher Standouts" Section in the yearbook. Click on the link above to provide them with some feedback and information for this section.
P.T.A. Reflections Contest
This Year's Theme: "I'm Hopeful Because..."
Yes, There is a Writing Category!
Check With The Office For More Information On Entering
Update: Wed. there was a school-wide introductory presentation. All students received credit for that.
Welcome Back to School!
Aug. 23-25, 2023
(First Week Info.)
English Classwork Can Be Found on Canvas
Disclosures can be signed digitally on Canvas
(in the Welcome Module)
Softball Tryouts
Wednesday & Thursday
First and Second Days of School
12:45-2:45 PM
Out on the Softball Field
Check with the coaches for more info.
Mrs. Sears (Room 14E) arsears@wsd.net
Mrs. Swenson
Aubrey Allen
Jessica Mcafee
School Play: Pirates of Penzance
Auditions Friday Aug. 25
12:30 PM
Right after School in the Choir Room
For More Info. Contact:
Mr. Barrow bobarrow@wsd.net
Mr. Moschetti romoschetti@wsd.net
Yearbook Staff
Open to 8th & 9th Grade Students Interested
For More Info. Contact:
Ms. Fulgham nifulgham@wsd.net
Mrs. Allen saallen@wsd.net
Check the Canvas Calendar for
Check the Canvas Calendar for
what we will be doing in class April 25-May 26.
what we will be doing in class April 25-May 26.
NOTE: The Canvas Calendar always shows WHEN THINGS ARE DUE (not necessarily when we are starting them). See the examples below.
***We will be starting the Fifteen Ways of Looking...Poem on Tuesday (April 25) and finishing on Wednesday (April 26).
***We will also be starting the "If You Give A Mouse...Story" on Thursday (April 27) and it is due on Monday (May 1).
cat
fluffly tiny
walking swimming meowing
happily they still here
mammal
Cinquain Written By, Gavin Barber
Bad things will happen
Bad things will happen
but you must rise above it
but you must rise above it
That's how you succeed
That's how you succeed
Haiku Written By, Boston Bessinger
Children in the snow
They have very distant goals
Run to find their dreams
Haiku Written By, Trezden Bitter
Grammar Review #1-10 Helps
Grammar Review #1-10 Helps
To the left are a few helpful hints for the Grammar Review #1-10.
Fairy Tale News
Fairy Tale News
Go to the library to check out the Fairy Tale News Creative Writing Articles that students wrote for English.
Read Across America Day
Read Across America Day
Snow Words Crossword
Snow Words Crossword
Use the words on the left to fill in the crossword puzzle.
Classwork
Classwork
Schedule
Schedule
Oct. 10-Oct. 12
Oct. 10-Oct. 12
This is what we will be doing in class Oct. 10-Oct. 12
SCHOOL SPIRIT WEEK
Anything But A Backpack Day:
Bring your stuff to school in
"Anything But A Backpack"
(No, you cannot have younger siblings hold your stuff and bring it for you, or bring any live animals.)
Tropical Tuesday:
Wear tropical attire.
Hat Day:
Wear a hat to school.
Throwback Thursday:
Dress in something from the past.
Friday:
Football Team Jersey
FALL BOOK BLITZ
FALL BOOK BLITZ
There is an opportunity coming up soon at Roy Junior High School to meet a few authors if you are interested. The information for this event is on the left. You may ask the school librarian for more information.
~Meet an Author~
Daily Silent Reading (Usually done on Tuesdays and Thursdays) during class can be done on the SORA App. You can get there from the TH Bell's Website (from the library's page). You may also bring a book from home or the library (school or public library) or borrow one within the classroom to read for this as well.
~Happy Reading!~
Dogman, Diary of Wimpy Kid, Chronicles of Naria, City of Ember, Books about War, Notable Historical Figures, Harry Potter
CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE BOOKS
Books About Friendship, Horror Books, Adventure Books, Mystery, Inspirational, Animals & Pets, Historical Books, Sports Books, Art Books, Math Books, Science Books, Fantasy Novels, Dystopian Novels, Hispanic Books & Books in Spanish, Five Nights at Feddy's, Inspirational Books
THERE WAS A CHANGE TO THIS. THE DEADLINE IS ACUTALLY
SEP. 7th!!!
THERE WAS A CHANGE TO THIS. THE DEADLINE IS ACUTALLY
SEP. 7th!!!
If I Were In Charge Of The World... Poem
If I Were In Charge Of The World... Poem
April is national poetry month and all month long in English, we will be studying poetry. To start this off, students recently wrote a poem titled "If I Were In Charge of The World..."
RAP
RAP
Written and Composed By,
Quinn Koopmans, Ian Hansen, and Ella Medrano
Beatboxing: Quinn Koopmans
Lyrics: Performed by Ian Hansen
Creative Writing: Assisted by Ella Medrano
3/25/2022
**Click on the link on the words "Audio Recording" on the left to listen to the song.
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Quinn Koopmans, Ian Hansen, and Ella Medrano
By, Quinn Koopmans, Ian Hansen, and Ella Medrano
Dream think superior
schedule control monkey we
all large away kickin' more
school later dreaming your cherry
for powerful ultimate diamond
again for remove pain
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Tanner Bircham, Beckem Eyre, & Noah Carrera
By, Tanner Bircham, Beckem Eyre, & Noah Carrera
Utah's hot paint
and custom quality
camping and
limited special fit
pest at your extreme
Birthday show and
dread a cool lesson do total stress
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Jace Anderson, Gavin Zaugg, Ikaika Stone, and De'Ontay Price
By, Jace Anderson, Gavin Zaugg, Ikaika Stone, and De'Ontay Price
Utah's hot paint
and custom quality
camping and
limited special fit
pest at your extreme
Birthday show and
dread a cool lesson do total stress
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Kendyl Choate, Owen Davidson, Booker Budge, and Karianne Bird
By, Kendyl Choate, Owen Davidson, Booker Budge, and Karianne Bird
Gardener Ogden Single Summer Best Better 20,000
Other Mind Cactus Complete Measured Quality
Plan Smiley Special Zero For Green
And Salty Premiere Naturally Patio The
Why need special single green bean emergency
inspection for a revolutionary garden salt
flowers creator cleans cactus better of best
ever new important gardener guaranteed
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Alonzo Mendez & Braxton Morris
By, Alonzo Mendez & Braxton Morris
We Owned Secret Advanced Water
Call Your Younger Underlying
When Items Imbalance Green
Cream Funny Double Rocket Science
Repair.
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Amya Connover, Allie Morris, & CJ Vigil
By, Amya Connover, Allie Morris, & CJ Vigil
Flowers
Operate
In
The
Sun
Poetry Block Structure
Poetry Block Structure
By, Kaleb Zandel & Mckenna Wight
By, Kaleb Zandel & Mckenna Wight
The
Home
In
Ornamental
Fireworks
Celebration
Wow
Salt
Seamless
Your
The
Absolutely
Hard
Special
King
Eat
Celebrate
Solution
Highest
Day
Obstacle Course
Classwork Schedule March 21-March 25
Classwork Schedule March 21-March 25
This is what we will be doing in class March 21-March 25
Classwork Schedule March 14-March 18
Classwork Schedule March 14-March 18
This is what we will be doing in class March 14-March 18
Classwork Schedule March 7-March 11
Classwork Schedule March 7-March 11
This is what we will be doing in class March 7-March 11
Reminder:
All work for THIRD term must be turned in by MARCH 17.
Classwork Schedule Feb. 28-March 4
Classwork Schedule Feb. 28-March 4
This is what we will be doing in class Feb. 28-March 4
March 2: Read Across America Day
March 2: Read Across America Day
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Fractured Fairy Tale News & Cinderella Shoes
Fractured Fairy Tale News & Cinderella Shoes
Recently, the students have been practicing their writing skills through writing fractured fairy tales, fractured fairy tale news stories, and using their creative genius to come up with something new.
Author Visit
Author Visit
Newbery Honor author Christian McKay Heidicker visited our library on September 23 during sixth and seventh periods. He read from his newest book & talked about the creative process. You can find his books on Sora and in our library!
Please Turn Your Seedfolks Books In To Ms. Duke If You Have Not Done So Already
Please Turn Your Seedfolks Books In To Ms. Duke If You Have Not Done So Already
TIMELINES OF LIFE
TIMELINES OF LIFE
Great job on your Timelines of Life! That was some really outstanding work turned in and awesome brainstorming for the personal narrative going on!
WAY TO GO!
Ideas for Fractured Fairy Tales
Ideas for Fractured Fairy Tales
Keep Up The Hard Work!
Concrete Poetry
Concrete Poetry
Recently, the students used both their writing skills and artistic skills to create concrete shape poems.
MAY IS ALMOST HERE! On May 4th...
MAY IS ALMOST HERE! On May 4th...
"May The Fourth Be With You!"
Personification Poems
Personification Poems
Storm thingy
By, Isaac Constable
I look across the valley
Angry clouds on the horizon
A storm rushing to us
Leaves dancing in the wind
As the storm stood over them
Manipulating their movements like a puppeteer
As i stay inside,
The storm continues to throw wind at the ground below
Cake
By Kolten Johansen
Cake is fluffy like a lamb
Cake is warm like a little puppy
Cake is comforting like a loving parent
Cake is good
My car
By, Brinlee Presher
My car screams, its in pain
It pulls me with its chain
The chain gets stuck, then it coughs
It has a fear of moths
And thats my car, it runs far
A Stormy Night
By:Harper Heath
The rain beat against my head.
The clouds were running to me.
So I ran under my bed
while the night was dark and gloomy.
The rain hit my roof, till it started to leak.
The wind started to blow
while my pillows wiped my cheek.
The storm is stronger than before.
The wind has started howling
The elements are at war
The moon started to glow
What would happen next, I don’t know?
The thunder roared
The wind howled
The rain tiptoed on the roof
The storm was alive
It was on the move
It had passed by the house
-Jersey Ortega
Whispering Willow
By Maycie Draper
Feel the soft grass dance on the ground.
See the trees swing in the wind.
Hear the wind whisper in your ear.
Follow the sound of the animal's spirits.
Watch the wandering clouds.
Listen to the birds sing you soft a song.
Close your eyes and stay awhile.
Stay with the whispering willow.
The morning
By Joel Beachy
When the sun rose it sad hello
Yet with its glow i am blind to see the chair yawning
And my violin wanting to be played
when I left my room and i said hello to the door as it said hello back
Yet the flower wanted to bloom but can’t because it's too early, they said.
And it was unclearly that the sun said hello at all.
hUNGeR
By,Mac Loughton
I woke up at night and my stomach was roaring
I just couldn't wait for the morning
I walked up a stair and it screeched
But the Cheese-its were out out of my reach
Car
By:Ellee Summers
The car slowed down, It had to take a breath of air,
In the middle of nowhere
Go on the road or through the Haunted Town
Which Way shall it go
It's too slick on the road
The car wined at the thought of leaving
The car decided
For it will stay in the town.
Spring Time
By Kestle Eames
Watch the trees dance in the wind
Watch the flowers bloom happily
Watch the rain kiss the ground as it gently falls
Hear the stream run calmly
Hear the wind blow softly
Hear all the delightful sounds of spring
The wind that day
By Spencer McKell
The wind that day was blowing by
Howling, growling through the sky.
The snow fell like a white blanket.
I’ll never forget the howling wind
It’s Spring!
By: Teagan Veater
It’s spring!
And the garden is changing its clothes.
The sun shines bright like a star
The wind howls through the soft light breeze,
And blows throughout the day.
The flowers sing saying, “ IT’S SPRING, IT’S SPRING HURRAY!!”
Personification Poems
Personification Poems
Wind
The wind can Whistle,
The wind can sing,
The wind can even dance,
It makes its own music,
As it dances through the leaves,
A wild ballet of color,
When It sings,
It can be mad,
Or sad,
Or cheerful!
Or even shy.
When it whistles,
It has an audience of a thousand.
It whistles happy songs,
It cries sad lonely songs,
It can even be proud.
The wind can be sneaky,
It sneaks up on you and jumps,
It can be a shy little breeze,
Or a huge billowing gust!
Or sometimes, the perfect wind for a kite,
The wind can sometimes be helpful.
-Kylee Woolston
Lightning danced across the sky
It roared as it danced across the sky
The wind howled at night singing animals to sleep.
It is many colors and loud
As it dances in the sky it is roaring and you can
See many colors.
-Celeste M.
Basketball is a fun game
You dribble the ball and shoot
When you shoot the ball screams through the air
And you keep the other team for scoring
-Colt Randall
The sky is High
By, Stephanie Morales Valdez
When I look up the sky
I feel like I want to fly
The sky was angry
My name was changed to Frankie
It is about to snow
So then it glows
It complains all day
So we can not play
There is no sunset
So I get upset
The clouds are mean
So I go unseen
"Hippety Hoppy" Easter is on It's Way!
"Hippety Hoppy" Easter is on It's Way!
Spring Break April 5-9
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
Remediation & End of Third Term: March 18
Career Day & Assembly: March 19
Remember to check the no-name papers in the back of the room if you think that you may have forgotten your name.
KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!
Oh The Places Poem--Outstanding Student Example!
Oh The Places Poem--Outstanding Student Example!
Oh the places Michelle Obama went to
By, Melody Maldonado
Congratulations today is your day you’re off to great places you’re off and away!
You have legs with feet attached to them and a face with two eyes on it.
Oh the places Michelle Obama will go with her two eyes and feet.
Michelle Obama can move in any directions she can go up, down, left and right.
She can see trails and paths from a mile away all the time.
And she always chooses the direction she believes is right.
Michelle Obama chose the right paths that had good and care in them.
She also chose the ones that were dark and sad and that needed help.
She went to become a role model to young women with dreams.
Michelle Obama helped everyone with needs.
Obama went to schools to help kids eat healthier.
She made good examples to people who needed to try and eat less junk food.
She helped people make junk food be left unchewed.
She went through places that were hard and bad.
But she never let that stop her from being glad.
Someone in her family suffered from multiple sclerosis which was her dad.
She had to overcome her insecurities as being first lady.
It was a very big struggle and this was something she did on her own.
But she ended up getting through that and she proved to her own self that she is strong.
She went to a place where she met the love of her life.
They had a great journey together.
They even had two daughters that were light as a feather.
Oh the places Michelle Obama went with herself and her family altogether.
Gale In Context: Middle School
"Michelle Obama." Gale Middle School Online Collection, Gale, 2017. Gale In Context: Middle School, link.gale.com/apps/doc/CRVBSJ924312283/MSIC?u=onlinelibrary&sid=MSIC&xid=502b5ae2. Accessed 3 Mar. 2021.
March 2
Read ACROSS AMERICA DAY
Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss!
Amazing Student Connections
Amazing Student Connections
Shakespeare wrote a lot of sonnets about love. "So kind of like pickup lines?"
(What an awesome connection by Ashton Spackman!)
During Shakespeare's time, the Globe Theater was closed for a period of time because of the plague. What is this kind of like today? "Corona Virus."
(To all of the students who mentioned this in unison, this was an outstanding connection to our lives today!)
YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS TO CLASS DISCUSSIONS ARE AWESOME!
THANK YOU, & KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!
Poetry In The Classroom
Poetry In The Classroom
For the end of 3rd Quarter and 4th Quarter, students will be focusing on reading and writing poetry.
Quotes From The Classroom:
"I have a love/hate relationship with Valentines."
-Lily Carrier
Examples of Student Work: Winter Magnetic Poetry Assignment
Examples of Student Work: Winter Magnetic Poetry Assignment
Great job, Kestle!
Nice Work, Ean!
Wonderful job, Ema!
Nice Work, Haylee!
ENGLISH PUNS:
ENGLISH PUNS:
These are so "punney"!
These are so "punney"!
"Follow the Rules"
"You're The Apple of My Eye"
"This is a stick up"
"What is the king of all supplies?"
"What is the king of all supplies?"
-The Ruler-
-The Ruler-
-Vanessa Christiansen
Looking For A Book Suggestion...
Looking For A Book Suggestion...
Check out the wall of buzz-worthy books in the classroom.
If Dr. Seuss Write Math...
COUNTING DOWN TO CHRISTMAS
It's Christmas (2020)--Almost
24 School Days Until the Break
It's Christmas (2020)--Almost
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On the left is the schedule for the first week of school (the first three days).
On the left is the schedule for the first week of school (the first three days).
CHARACTER BIO POEM EXAMPLE
CHARACTER BIO POEM EXAMPLE
Harry
Brave, caring, Bold, Smart
Son of Lilly and james potter
Lover of Quidditch, Ginny, magic
Who feels Alone, excited, curios
Who gives LOve, help, kindness
Who fears Dementor,snape, death of loved ones
Who would like to see, HIs mom, his dad, Dumbledore
Who lives at privet drive and at hogwarts during the school year
Potter
-Janey Van Dyke
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
The Outside Adventure of Rigby
The Outside Adventure of Rigby
By: Rigby Jensen
By: Rigby Jensen
The blossoms were as colorful as the sunset.
A sock as out of place as the dolphins carved from wood.
With benches as solid as rocks.
And a dandelion that bursted out of the grass.
The leaves and branches are enemies.
A river of plants as far as the eye can see.
With aspen trees as long and straight as the path ahead.
A bush that was as tall as a dirt hill.
A fallen tree that made a bridge across the pond.
And last a Black cat and a stump stood still.
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
THE BUSHTREE
THE BUSHTREE
By, Jesus Rea
By, Jesus Rea
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
The Outside World During Quarantine
Monday, the 23rd day of quarantine, required a walk thru Nature
And a visit to a teacher at the school known as TH Bell
My eyes beheld while I was walking several different things
A pile of sticks that is like a fire waiting to happen
That annoying black and white cat is the oreo of the cat world
The birds in the bush were singing like angels
The clouds in the sky are balls of cotton
Sidewalks that should be are as straight as an arrow.
The grass is the green carpet of the world and it needs to be vacuumed
Daffodil flowers were as yellow as the sun
That car sat unmoving like me playing video games
The T.H Bell sign is such a dinosaur
Sadly, the quarantine is a stop sign in our life
-Dustin Roper
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Nature is true peace
The calm lake is a mirror
That reflects the mountain, high as a plane
Where the snow is cold as outer space
And the clouds are puffy as cotton balls
And the rocks are needles
Life is a waterfall
The water is concrete
And the bushes are small forests
Where the grass is green as a lime
And the dirt is fine as sandpaper
Nature is peace
-Casey Draper
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Simile and Metaphor Poem About Nature
Crazy Wildlife and Nature
Crazy Wildlife and Nature
By Konner Watkins
By Konner Watkins
The trees were sometimes as tall as wrecking balls.
There were so many, they looked like walls.
The twigs looked like little kids’ fingers.
The fresh air made me want to linger.
The pond was as big as a giant’s swimming pool.
A cocky rooster was trying to act cool.
The squiggly little snake reminded me of my hair.
I'm glad I did not run into a big bear.
The bridges looked like popsicle sticks.
One thing we did not see was ticks.
The geese were graceful as ships in the night.
The running river was a wonderful sight.
A bunny rabbit was gray, brown, white, and black.
I can't wait until i can go back.
Student Haiku Examples
Student Haiku Examples
children in the sun Running all around You can see the light
having so much fun is the sun The children never make a sound When you dream night and day
throwing dirt at each other So the baby can sleep You can see the world
-Cole Sanders -Peyton Johnson -Anzli Larson
Student Cinquain Examples
Student Cinquain Examples
COVID-19 Dragons Mice Disease butterfly
Kill, Multiply Strong,scary Cool and Gross Common, awful pretty,cute
Scaring, hurting, moving Flies,stomp,walks Revolting disgusting sickening Life- threatening, exhausting, distressing flying,dancing,dreaming
It won’t stop killing A dragon is scary Sadly, Only a little bit of people like them Sadly, has killed people adding to the beauty of nature
Flu Reptile Vermin Deathly beautiful
-Ryker Allen -Daven Brown -Rigby Jensen - Peyton Johnson -Anzli Larson
Student Diamante Poem Examples
Student Diamante Poem Examples
Winter Food Rain
Rainy,cold Yummy, Yucky, humid, damp
skiing.skating , sledding Eating, sitting, drinking refreshing, dripping, splattering
Mountain, wind,breeze, ocean Cold, warm, messy, chewy wet, slippery, cold, slushy
Swimming, surfing, scuba diving. Chewing, spewing, breaking sliding, melting, freezing
Sunny, hot Round, sugary, chocolaty, frigid, icy
summer. Cookies snow
-Hunter Davis -Ryker Allen -Cole Sanders
Outstanding Limerick Examples
Outstanding Limerick Examples
We once got a virus I once sold old carpet There once was a dog named Lucille
It put our lives in a crisis On the blackmarket Who thought her stuffed animals were real
A lot of people died Someone bought it She wanted to play
While others buyed… all the toilet paper But they did not want it With her toys all day
It was worse than Isis So they left it at target Until she made them her meal
-Dirk Roberts -Dirk Roberts -Cal Morris
More Outstanding Limerick Examples
More Outstanding Limerick Examples
There once was a cat, named, Dog.
Dog had decided to sit on a log.
Dog, the cat, saw a bug.
So he sat their, snug.
With a peaceful layer of fog.
-Brooklyn Smith
When you play basketball it is fun.
And it gives you a chance to just run.
If you don't dribble good,
you'll get called on the wood,
but your friends you can even outrun.
-Konner Watkins
Big Shake
Today there was an earthquake in Utah.
There was swaying and shaking that we saw.
The damage and such,
I hope it’s not much,
So things get back to normal in Utah.
-Ian Beachy
There was a boy who went to bed last night
He slept so well but woke up with a fright
He felt his house shake
Oh yes it was an earthquake
Thank heavens it was ever so slight
-Quincy Poehls
Argumentative Essay
Argumentative Essay
FOCUSED TALK
FOCUSED TALK
In listening to students conversations during the argumentative essay peer-review, these were some of the awesome, focused conversations that Ms. Duke heard showing that students were on task and working hard:
"What is your claim? Are you arguing that Harry Potter is the greatest or that J.K. Rowling is the greatest?" Hudson Taylor
"Let me tell you something about Mike Bloomberg," Carter Morris
"This paper is really organized!" Carter Morris
"Kanyon, don't give up!" Carter Morris
"But later on {in your essay}, you said...." Kaylee Salas
"There's a spelling error," Kaylee Salas
"You made it so that I can comment," Zach Morris
"Remember the part that says this reminds me," Carter Morris
"Are we supposed to mark repetition?" Kanyon Kolditz
"You could put stuff in your essay about a place who helps animals," Elizabeth Bruce
"How do we share?" Logan Herzog
"What's your e-mail?" Arley Garcia
"What's a claim?" "What is evidence?" Evan Petersen
"What if we don't know each other's names?" Ian Koopmans
Tavian Pace read aloud an essay talking about diseases and vaccines to Jack Simpson as they both were looking over it.
Ryker Allen said to his partner, "It still says view only" as Donovan was changing his document so that Ryker could comment on it. Ryker helped Donovan by showing him how to change the sharing settings.
STUDENTS: AWESOME JOB WORKING HARD & STAYING FOCUSED !!
STUDENTS: AWESOME JOB WORKING HARD & STAYING FOCUSED !!
WSU S.T.E.M.Summer Camp
WSU S.T.E.M.Summer Camp
For anyone interested in participating, Weber State University is offering a free summer camp for students in grades 6-8 who are interested in the S.T.E.M. subjects area. The camp is based on Engineering, Applied Science, and Technology. If interested, click on the link below to learn more.
https://weber.edu/wsuprep?fbclid=IwAR3UolKSvEQK2c1bJTiRjZUsimviNLscF5t7VtrPmMHgF53amuRmuV33a4o
Christmas Puzzles Assignment:
Christmas Puzzles Assignment:
Christmas Analogies:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mtTTv1dmr9Dog6QIRxCJ0WGhUWUErc4J/view?usp=sharing
Christmas Similes and Metaphors From Pictures:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wpMU6KxVQyx7qcHzWTh1Qglln3K3IngJ/view?usp=sharing
Christmas Similes and Metaphors Fill-In-The Blank:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xWIllZnG7AHl7VFpPwx2lLSegu76gMxk/view?usp=sharing
Winter Sentences Assignment
Winter Sentences Assignment
In a Google Doc. write 6 simple sentences, 6 compound sentences, and 6 complex sentences about winter or the holidays. Share the document with Ms. Duke when you are finished.
Types of Sentences Assignment
Types of Sentences Assignment
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Udx6HUIJSysUFkxk2QtD1YN0sLegOH8C
COMPARING ARTICLES CARD
Students read and compared two articles in the HMH Collections book (pg. 19-30) about 16-year-old Abby Sunderland's solo journey around the world on a small sailboat. Here are some outstanding examples by Karter Seegmiller, Gracie Perrine, and Brooklyn Smith.
THANKSGIVING MAGNETIC POETRY
THANKSGIVING MAGNETIC POETRY
November 6, 2019
THANKSGIVING MAGNETIC POETRY
THANKSGIVING MAGNETIC POETRY
Students worked together in groups to create poems by rearranging Thanksgiving words on the floor. They then wrote their completed poems down on a sheet of paper.
GROUP WORK IN ACTION!
GROUP WORK IN ACTION!
Notice and Note
Signposts for Fiction
October 23, 2019
MONSTERS ARE DUE ON MAPLE STREET POST ITS
MONSTERS ARE DUE ON MAPLE STREET POST ITS
Students wrote down examples of "Contrasts & Contradictions" & "Again and Again" from the story.
"Monsters Are Due on Maple Street," by Rod Serling
(Pg. 61 in Elements of Literature)
"...these things cannot be confined to...The Twilight Zone!"
"...these things cannot be confined to...The Twilight Zone!"
October 4, 2019
Salem Witch Trials Webquest
Salem Witch Trials Webquest
Today in class, students completed a webquest to learn a little more about the Salem Witch Trials of the 1600's. Below is a link to the website associated with the webquest. Students can pick up a paper from Ms. Duke with the questions.
Today in class, students completed a webquest to learn a little more about the Salem Witch Trials of the 1600's. Below is a link to the website associated with the webquest. Students can pick up a paper from Ms. Duke with the questions.
https://nationalgeographic.org/interactive/salem-interactive
October 1, 2019
Plot Parts: Riki Tiki Tavi
Plot Parts: Riki Tiki Tavi
Today in class, the students listened to and followed along in reading the story of "Riki Tiki Tavi." On a sheet of paper, as the students listened, the assignment was to write down each of the parts of plot from the story (listed below). The paper was to be turned in to the box for their period.
Today in class, the students listened to and followed along in reading the story of "Riki Tiki Tavi." On a sheet of paper, as the students listened, the assignment was to write down each of the parts of plot from the story (listed below). The paper was to be turned in to the box for their period.
Riki Tiki Tavi
Exposition:
Rising Action:
Climax:
Falling Action:
Resolution:
Check out the awesome reading going on in English Class!
Check out the awesome reading going on in English Class!
Readers are Leaders!
Readers are Leaders!
WAY TO GO READERS!
Keep up the hard work!
Pioneer Online Library During Silent Reading Time
Pioneer Online Library During Silent Reading Time
To the left, is information regarding the Pioneer Online Library & science fair. At school, there is no username and password required. If you would like to use the Pioneer Online Library at home, see your English teacher or the school librarian, Mrs. Wadsworth- Smith for more information.
Signposts
Signposts
In English class, we are using signposts to analyze and discuss literature. All students have been given a bookmark with the signposts listed on them. If you did not receive a bookmark, see Ms. Duke.
DRP Test Reading Scores (Raw Score)
DRP Test Reading Scores (Raw Score)
To the left, is information regarding Raw Scores on the DRP Reading Test. The Raw Score on the test will tell you what grade level you are reading on and will help you to set your reading goal on Canvas.
Personal Narrative Format
Personal Narrative Format
To the left is some information regarding how the personal narrative should be formatted. The paper is to be written in MLA Format & the information on the right will help with that.
Spirit Week 2019
Spirit Week 2019
Western Wednesday
Western Wednesday
Western Wednesday
Tropical/Hawaiian Day
Tropical/Hawaiian Day
Tropical/Hawaiian Day
Tropical/Hawaiian Day
Tropical/Hawaiian Day
Timelines of Life 2019
Timelines of Life 2019
In preparing to write personal narratives about one event that has happened in each student's life, students created artistic timelines in various shapes where they brainstormed and listed 15 different life events. Here are some great examples of a few timelines that were created.
No Name Box
No Name Box
If you think that you turned in an assignment but you did not receive credit for it, there is a no-name box in the back of the classroom. Please check there to see if you have any assignments in there without a name on them.
If one of them is yours:
Put your name on it.
Turn it back in to the correct bin for your period.
Useful Internet Information
Useful Internet Information
To the left, is some useful internet information for students, which is also located on the back of the Class Disclosures.
Student Appreciation Day
Student Appreciation Day
"HOPE DAY"
Dec. 21, 2018
Dec. 21, 2018
Dec. 21, 2018
Teachers showed their appreciation and love for students by greeting them in the morning as students were arriving at school.
"Those who succeed are those who are willing to fail." --Lance Conrad
"Those who succeed are those who are willing to fail." --Lance Conrad
Lance Conrad
Lance Conrad
Author Visit
Author Visit
Ms. Duke & Mrs. Fendrick's English Students
Ms. Duke & Mrs. Fendrick's English Students
"Life is meant to be an adventure."--Lance Conrad
Students listened as Lance Conrad, author, storyteller, & writer, talked out his experiences with writing and authoring several fantasy novels.
"I am one of the world's greatest failures."--Lance Conrad
"This is the moment that matters"--Lance Conrad
"Be the author of your own life story."--Lance Conrad
T.H. Bell Media Center
T.H. Bell Media Center
Dec. 20, 2018
Dec. 20, 2018
"Those who succeed are those with just this iron determination."--Lance Conrad
"Your best stories, you pull from real life."--Lance Conrad
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