Today our class began reading S.E. Hinton’s classic novel, The Outsiders. Students will be reading, analyzing, and discussing various portions of this novel in class in the upcoming weeks.

Link to the Grade 7 Unit 2 Literature Google Slides Presentation: Grade 7 Unit 2

This presentation will contain our notes, in-class activities, along with homework reminders and examples.

Tomorrow students will complete the first chapter of the book. Students will also answer the questions found in the document below.

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Book Review Assignment: As a part of the reading challenge, students will be required to READ and WRITE a minimum of three novel reviews using the library catalog.

Note: Reviews can only be written about books that we have in the library.

Students will earn 10 points for each review. Due March 1^st, 2019

The link/login instructions for the library catalog can be found below. Students will email the names of the three titles to m.washerstein@theojcs.ca after all of the reviews are complete.

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Study for the test tomorrow!!

https://play.kahoot.it/#/k/f3871929-2164-4c73-8964-168e7ab1a76e

As we prepare for the winter break, we will also be finishing our short story unit. Students have already written their own short story about an experience with a genie. Students will now be asked to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of their short story analysis skills on our unit test.

The test will comprise of: defining short story vocabulary terms, reading and analyzing a short story, identifying examples of literary devices, labeling and explaining a plot diagram, and answering a few questions about the two stories we have read in class (The Lottery and Names Nombres).

Students will have time this week in class to study, create flash cards, and ask clarifying questions. We will also participate in a Kahoot Review session at the beginning of next week.

Attached you will find the review sheet for the unit test.

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Today we will finish the short story Names Nombres. Earlier this week we discussed immigration and the hardships that many immigrants face. Students will answer the corresponding comprehension questions.

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Attached you will find a copy of the Unit 3 vocabulary terms/practice. This packet is due on Friday!

The Unit 3 Vocabulary Test will take place on Tuesday, 12/11

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This week in class we are working on editing our short stories. Students have been asked to read their short stories aloud in a private setting. We are focusing on improving: punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and sentence structure. Students are encouraged to use their editing checklist for all writing pieces.

Today students will be exchanging their short story drafts with their peers. We have discussed the importance of peer editing/providing constructive feedback.

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As a component of our short story unit, the Grade 7 students have been writing their own short story, about an interaction with a Genie. The first draft of this short story should be completed by Monday, November 26th.

The short stories will vary in length but should range from 2-3 pages typed.

In Grade 7, we have continued to work on our Short Story Unit. Students are being ask to read, analyze, and create their own short stories. Tomorrow students will submit and discuss their Landlady comprehension questions.

Important due dates to remember:

Late Work: Students that did not complete their Read Theory assignments from last week should do so in order to earn a late mark rather than a zero.

Independent Reading Project Part C (Creative Piece): Due Wednesday 11/7

Vocabulary Unit 2 Practice Packet: Due Thursday 11/8

Vocabulary Unit 2 Test: Due Monday 11/1

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Today we will begin reading the short story titled, “The Landlady”. We will analyze and identify various literary elements within this classic short story written by Roald Dahl. I have attached the short story and comprehension/analysis questions. This week we are focusing on being able to recognize the theme of a short story.

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