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?

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

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

Week of May 24th

Link to book report:

http://dgish.podbean.com/

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

Week of April 26th 2010

We are getting really close to SOL time!!!!! We have finished our unit on propaganda, and the Novel Tuck Everlasting.


This week we will focus on Poetry! Students will read a variety of poetry and work individually and in groups to analyze and discuss different types of poetry.

CLICK BELOW FOR THIS WEEK'S QUIA GAME
Spelling 27- Using Just Enough Letters- for Quia
http://www.quia.com/hm/655860.html

CLICK HERE FOR THIS WEEK'S SPELLING CONTRACT
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/39776Spelling%20Contract%20Lesson%2029-%20Using%20Just%20Enough%20Letters.doc

Homework this week:

Monday- Spelling Contract
Tuesday- None
Wednesday- None
Thursday- Spelling test tomorrow and poetry quiz


If you would like to view last week's Pre-AP Commercials for our propaganda project follow the links below. More Commercials will follow next week!

Week of April 12th

SOLs are almost upon us! Who can believe that? If you want a head start, and you want to practice online, follow the link below

http://www.virginiasol.com/test_grade7.htm

This week in class we will focus on media and propaganda. This will help us prepare for our upcoming brochure/commercial project for Tuck Everlasting. We will also continue to read and discuss the novel.

Homework: Spelling Contract 26
http://www.classnotesonline.com/uploadfiles/classfiles/class10705/39327Spelling%20Contract%20Lesson%2028-%20Latin%20Roots%202.doc