We concluded our mythology unit this past Wednesday, and on Thursday we began our new novel The Giver by Lois Lowry. We are also nearing the end of the "CARE" for your writing unit.
This week we will continue reading The Giver, and we will begin a unit on capitalization and punctuation. Don't forget that book reports are due on September 28th and that each class has its own due date for the mythological monster project.
Be sure to check Blackboard for a link to a vocabulary review game.
Homework:
Monday- Spelling
Tuesday- Finish any incomplete "CARE" worksheets
Wednesday-Chapters 1-5 vocabulary quiz from The Giver
Thursday- Spelling contracts are due and quiz tomorrow
Friday- None
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Friday, September 17, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Week of 9/13/10
This week we will be finishing up our study of mythology, and "CARE-ing" for our writing.
Homework:
Monday- Finish mythology test study guide
Tuesday- Mythology test tomorrow, all myth packets should be complete
Wednesday- None (Early dismissal)
Thursday- Spelling test, and contract are due tomorrow
Homework:
Monday- Finish mythology test study guide
Tuesday- Mythology test tomorrow, all myth packets should be complete
Wednesday- None (Early dismissal)
Thursday- Spelling test, and contract are due tomorrow
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Week of 8/23
Phaeton study Guide
1. Who is Phaethon’s mother?
2. What request does Phaethon make of the Sun? Why does he make this request?
3. Give three reasons why the Sun’s daily journey is difficult.
4. Why does Apollo have to keep his promise to Phaethon?
5. Why do the horses run wild?
6. What happens to Phaethon?
7. How were the deserts made, according to this myth?
8. Explain the words written on Phaethon’s tomb.
9. Describe Phaethon’s character.
10. What is the underlying theme of this myth?
11. Is Phaethon’s fearlessness heroic or foolish?
12. What qualities of a hero does Phaethon have? What heroic qualities does he lack?
II. Literary Elements
Personification- giving non-living things the characteristics of life. Explain the following examples
1. “It is said that it was then the Nile fled and hid his head, which is still hidden
2. “You will have to pass beasts, fierce beasts of prey….The Bull, the Lion, the Scorpion, the great Crab, will each try to harm you.”
Conflict- opposing forces; there are 2 basic types of conflict – internal and external.
What is the main conflict that drives this story? Explain.
What is the internal conflict Apollo faces?
1. Who is Phaethon’s mother?
2. What request does Phaethon make of the Sun? Why does he make this request?
3. Give three reasons why the Sun’s daily journey is difficult.
4. Why does Apollo have to keep his promise to Phaethon?
5. Why do the horses run wild?
6. What happens to Phaethon?
7. How were the deserts made, according to this myth?
8. Explain the words written on Phaethon’s tomb.
9. Describe Phaethon’s character.
10. What is the underlying theme of this myth?
11. Is Phaethon’s fearlessness heroic or foolish?
12. What qualities of a hero does Phaethon have? What heroic qualities does he lack?
II. Literary Elements
Personification- giving non-living things the characteristics of life. Explain the following examples
1. “It is said that it was then the Nile fled and hid his head, which is still hidden
2. “You will have to pass beasts, fierce beasts of prey….The Bull, the Lion, the Scorpion, the great Crab, will each try to harm you.”
Conflict- opposing forces; there are 2 basic types of conflict – internal and external.
What is the main conflict that drives this story? Explain.
What is the internal conflict Apollo faces?
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Welcome Back
It is hard to believe, but summer is already drawing to an end. I look forward to working with you this year. In order to make sure that everyone is successful, I have included a link on this page to the class syllabus, our first spelling contract, and the video permission form that needs to be signed and returned to school. Additionally I have also included a link to a welcome letter that your parents may want to read.
First Nine Weeks "Think-Tac-Toe"
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/29444Weekly%20Spelling%20Think-Tac-Toe.doc
Lesson One Spelling Contract
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41304Spelling%20Contract%20Lesson%201.doc
Video Permission Form
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41302Video%20Permission%2010-11.doc
Class Syllabus
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41303ENG7%20syllabus%202010-2011%20Gish%20Pre-AP.doc
Welcome Letter
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41306Parent%20Welcome%20Letter.doc
First Nine Weeks "Think-Tac-Toe"
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/29444Weekly%20Spelling%20Think-Tac-Toe.doc
Lesson One Spelling Contract
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41304Spelling%20Contract%20Lesson%201.doc
Video Permission Form
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41302Video%20Permission%2010-11.doc
Class Syllabus
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41303ENG7%20syllabus%202010-2011%20Gish%20Pre-AP.doc
Welcome Letter
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/41306Parent%20Welcome%20Letter.doc
Monday, June 7, 2010
LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!!!
PRE-AP: DON'T FORGET TO COMMENT ON TWO OF YOUR CLASSMATE'S BOOK REPORTS. YOU MUST DO THIS PRIOR TO JUNE 10TH!!!!
http://dgish.podbean.com/
EXAM SCHEDULE
TUESDAY 1ST/2ND
WEDNESDAY 4TH/5TH
THURSDAY 5TH/6TH
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EXAM SCHEDULE
TUESDAY 1ST/2ND
WEDNESDAY 4TH/5TH
THURSDAY 5TH/6TH
Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, April 30, 2010
Week of May 3rd 2010
This week in class we will be finishing up our study of poetry by making poetry books. Pre-AP classes will be writing a book about their 7th grade experiences and general will be writing various forms of poetry such as Haiku, and Limerick.
We will also spend a great deal of time on SOL review, and we will have a last minute "crash course" in test taking skills.
This year has gone by so quickly it's hard to believe that we are already on the downward slope. If you would like to spend some online time practicing for various tests, don't forget to check out the link below.
https://mail.rcs.k12.va.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=804379f452c044a1967f704f33d74af5&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwbmstechtalk.weebly.com%2fsolutions.html
HOMEWORK:
MONDAY- SPELLING, POETRY BOOKS ARE DUE FRIDAY FOR PRE-AP
TUESDAY-POETRY BOOKS ARE DUE TOMORROW FOR GENERAL
WEDNESDAY-NONE
THURSDAY-POETRY BOOKS FOR PRE-AP AND SPELLING FOR ALL
FRIDAY- REST AND BE PREPARED FOR SOL'S NEXT WEEK
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SPELLING GAME
http://www.quia.com/jw/382300.html
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SPELLING CONTRACT
We will also spend a great deal of time on SOL review, and we will have a last minute "crash course" in test taking skills.
This year has gone by so quickly it's hard to believe that we are already on the downward slope. If you would like to spend some online time practicing for various tests, don't forget to check out the link below.
https://mail.rcs.k12.va.us/owa/redir.aspx?C=804379f452c044a1967f704f33d74af5&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwbmstechtalk.weebly.com%2fsolutions.html
HOMEWORK:
MONDAY- SPELLING, POETRY BOOKS ARE DUE FRIDAY FOR PRE-AP
TUESDAY-POETRY BOOKS ARE DUE TOMORROW FOR GENERAL
WEDNESDAY-NONE
THURSDAY-POETRY BOOKS FOR PRE-AP AND SPELLING FOR ALL
FRIDAY- REST AND BE PREPARED FOR SOL'S NEXT WEEK
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SPELLING GAME
http://www.quia.com/jw/382300.html
CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SPELLING CONTRACT
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