Grade 7: Exam Packet (English Exam-Wednesday, February 12th, 2020)

The time to prepare for the English exam is now! Students will be receiving their study package today. The majority of the review exercises are online quizzes. We will also be reviewing various concepts in class leading up to the exam.

Please click the link below to view the study package:

Grade 7 English Exam Study Package

 

Studying Suggestions: 

  • Start studying today! Focus on a different skill/concept each night and build gradually. (Don’t wait until the week of the exam to start studying)
  • Create a study schedule (build time into each day)
  • Review your notes from class
  • Test your knowledge with cue cards, online tools, online quizzes and study groups
  • Read materials out loud to yourself, or record yourself reading and then listen to the recording
  • Create a tutorial on exam content
  • Create a sketch note, slide show or one-page “cheat sheet” 
  • Ask questions right away if you need help!

Grade 7: Studying=Key to Success (Short Story Test: 1/20)

I was delighted to hear that many students began preparing for the Short Story Unit Test over the weekend. Today we will be discussing study habits and strategies that can be used to prepare for assessments.

Check out these additional resources:

Short Story Kahoot Review

https://create.kahoot.it/share/short-story-unit-test-review/f3871929-2164-4c73-8964-168e7ab1a76e

Literary Device Practice

https://www.quia.com/quiz/1314532.html

Characterization Practice

https://www.quia.com/rr/790983.html?AP_rand=736082485

Types of Conflict Quiz

https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=types-conflict_1

Grade 7: It’s Time to Show What You Know (Short Story Unit Test: 1/20)

Today students will be receiving a study package that can be used to prepare for their short story unit test. The test will take place on Monday, January 20th, 2020. By spending a significant amount of time studying for this test students will also be practicing essential components for their English Exam.

The short story unit test will include: multiple choice questions, a definition matching section, short answer questions, along with a short passage analysis.

Check out this jeopardy review game: https://jeopardylabs.com/play/short-story-test-review-66

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Grade 7: Short Story Unit Wrap Up

This week our class will finish our short story unit. Today we read and discussed Names/Nombres by Julia Alvarez. Tomorrow students will spend time answering comprehension questions. We will then begin to prepare for our Short Story Unit Test. By the end of the week, students will receive a review sheet for the test.

Upcoming: Short Story Unit Test-Monday, January 20th, 2020

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Grade 7: The Landlady

As we continue to analyze the various components of a short story, students spent time reading The Landlady in class this week.

Students will re-read the text in order to complete the required reading comprehension/analysis questions. Additionally, students are being asked to investigate this text and search for the following literary elements: similes, metaphors, personification, hyperbole, onomatopoeia, oxymoron, irony, and foreshadowing.

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Grades 6-8: Give the Gift of Reading for Chanukah!

The Scholastic Book Fair is happening this week! The students are already excited to look for new books to read. The Book Fair officially starts on Wednesday, December 4th. Parents are welcome to visit before and after school each day to look for books. The Book Fair will also be open during Parent-Teacher Conferences.

Students in Grades 6-8 will begin to visit the Book Fair on Thursday, December 5th. The students will also be allowed to visit during recess as well. You may send money in with your child if would like them to buy a book.

Class Visitation Schedule:

Thursday (12/5/2019)

Pd.1-Grade 8 (with Mr. Washerstein)

Pd. 6- Grade 7 (with Mrs. Bertrend and Mr. Cinanni)

Pd. 9- Grade 6 (with Mr. Sylvain and Mr. Cinanni)

 

Grades 6-8: Independent Reading Project (Delayed Presentations)

At this point everyone should have completed and submitted/shared their Part B (Creative Component/Presentation) of the Independent Reading Project. Unfortunately the presentation portion of this assignment is going to be delayed. As I deal with the lingering effects of the car accident, students will have ample time to practice and perfect their presentations.

Please practice your presentations with your family and peers! Take time to re-read the rubrics below. 

Please be sure to create a presentation plan if you presenting a video, newspaper, scene, playlist, or song. Students should not be coming up and just hitting play on a particular item.  You want to provide the audience with a background knowledge about your book. Please include: title, author, main characters, basic plot (without giving the story away).

Tips for success:

  • Do not read directly from the slides (use your slides as a guide)
  • Practice your presentation at least five times to improve eye contact
  • Use gestures/emphasize words to highlight important facts during your presentations
  • Make sure any typed text is big enough for the audience to read (limit full paragraphs on slides)
  • Explain any pictures/visuals you used during your presentation

Please email me if you have any questions. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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