Mrs. Leibowitz

7^th Grade Language Arts

Pathfinders

Contact Information:

526-1415 ext. 4209

LLeibowitz@branchburg.k12.nj.us

HOMEWORK

• Read chapters 9-15 of The Misfits and complete your reader's notebook, due Tuesday.  Continue working on your Holocaust project as needed.

• Continue reading chapters 5-8 of The Misfits and complete your reader's notebook DUE TOMORROW.  Continue researching your topic, as needed.

• Continue reading chapters 5-8 of The Misfits and complete your reader's notebook.  Make sure that you have research questions that you hope to answer when researching the topic you chose today.

• Begin reading chapters 5-8 of The Misfits and complete your reader's notebook.

• Continue reading chapters 2-4 of The Misfits and complete your reader's notebook.

• Begin reading chapters 2-4 and complete reader's notebook.

• Read chapter 1 of The Misfits and complete the worksheet for the chapter.  Additionally, students should keep a Reader's Notebook in a similar manner to that which they did when reading The Outsiders.  This notebook can be used when taking any quizzes on the assigned readings.  (Include information about characters, plot, interesting passages, and any questions you may have.)

• Complete the "Fairy Tale Worksheet."  Students on the Music in the Parks trip will recieve this assignment next week.

• None

• None

• Read the four essay prompts on pages 13-16 of the NJ ASK information booklet.  For each prompt, underline, circle, or highlight the key words and phrases that would help lead you to write a strong essay reponse. 

• None

• None

• None

• Bring completed FINAL DRAFT of your argument essay to class tomorrow.

• Have typed and PRINTED copy of your complete argument essay when you come to class on Monday.

• None

• Use the feedback from your peer's revision worksheet to make needed revisions to your argument essay. 
• Be sure to have your essay rough draft (required) and a flash drive (if needed) in class tomorrow.

• Read through your essay and check how you used information from various sources.  Did you quote information that comes directly from a source?  If you paraphrased information, is it an acceptable paraphrase?  Check and revise your paraphrasing.  Underline sections of your writing if you are not sure whether it is acceptable paraphrasing.
• Complete the blue handout of paraphrasing practice.

• Begin revising Argument Essay rough drafts.  Tonight, focus on making sure the introduction and the conclusion are strong.

• Complete the rough draft of the argument essay for Monday.  If you would like to find information from other sources, you may, but you must bring me the link and a print out of the source.
• Complete the classwork started on Thursday (3 sample leads and the revised paragraphs)

• Complete the white essay outline labeled "Argument Essay Planning Sheet" for tomorrow.

• Continue to improve essay plan based on information provided in class.
• Complete "Jill's Writing" if you did not finish in class.

• Complete the argument essay planning sheet.

• Be sure that all five articles are annotated.  Complete all boxes of the grey argument/counterargument chart.

• Study for Monday's quiz on Argument Writing.  The Argument Essay Outline is your study guide.  Click here for a copy of the outline: Argument Essay Outline

• Finish today's assignment that you worked on in class: read and annotate all 5 articles.  Complete both sides of the grey worksheet.

• Read for enjoyment!

• Read for enjoyment! 

• Read for enjoyment!  Read your independent novel; read the newspaper; read a magazine; just read and ENJOY it!

• Read for enjoyment! 

• Read the article "The Triangle Shirtwaist Fire," and complete the accompanying assignment (answer the seven questions)

• Finish reading "The Factory Girl's Danger" and answering the 12 questions in the packet.  Questions should be answered in complete sentences on a separate piece of paper.

• Read for enjoyment!

• Study for conjunction quiz

• Essay due tomorrow!

• Final draft of your essay is due on Friday.  You can access Google Docs by going online and going to Google.  In the upper right corner of the page will be a SIGN IN icon.  Click that and sign in the same way you did in class today: 
• Your regular log in _________________________@branchburg.k12.nj.us
• Password:  your regular password
• Select "Drive" from the menu bar across the top.  This should get you to the document that you started today.

• Complete the conjunction packet.

• Complete the revision checklist (this includes actually making the necessary revisions to your essay).  Revision Checklist

• Complete rough draft of essay

• None

• Complete the outline given in class for your explanatory essay. Explanatory Rubric  Essay Topic Options Explanatory Essay Outline

• None

• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"
• THE FINISHED PROJECT IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY. BE SURE YOU HAVE READ OVER ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS!

• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project. The next checkpoint is MONDAY (12/10), and drafts of two new strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"
• THE FINISHED PROJECT IS DUE ON WEDNESDAY.  BE SURE YOU HAVE READ OVER ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS!

• Study all verb notes and worksheets. It will be very HELPFUL to know the 22 HELPING verbs. THE QUIZ IS TOMORROW.
• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project. The next checkpoint is MONDAY (12/10), and drafts of two new strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"

• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project. The next checkpoint is THURSDAY (12/6), and drafts of two new strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"
• Study all verb notes and worksheets.  There will be a quiz on Thursday.

• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project. The next checkpoint is MONDAY (12/3), and drafts of two new strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"
• Copmplete the green verb worksheet. (Core 1 did not receive this.)

• Review today's notes and worksheet for a quiz on subjects and predicates TOMORROW.  IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, I WILL BE AVAILABLE AFTER 7:45 THURSDAY MORNING.
• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project. The next checkpoint is Monday (12/3), and drafts of two new strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"

• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project. The first checkpoint is TOMORROW, and drafts of two strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"
• Review notes and handouts for a quiz on subjects and predicates (QUIZ THURSDAY)

• Continure reading independent reading novels and working on the independent reading project.  The first checkpoint is on Wednesday, and drafts of two strategies must be completed to show me.
• For project information and the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"
• Review notes and handouts for a quiz on subjects and predicates (QUIZ THURSDAY)

• Continure reading independent reading novels.
• Complete, sign, and have a parent sign the reading contract. Due tomorrow. If you have lost the contract, you may print it from this link: Reading Contract
• Read through the white packet titled "Independent Reading Project: Reading Strategies." Note any questions that you have about this information. We will discuss it in class tomorrow. If you need a copy of the packet, you can access by clicking here: Reading Strategies Project Information
• For the template showing how to complete the independent reading project, click on the link on the left of my page for "Project Outlines and Rubrics"

• Continure reading independent reading novels.
• Complete, sign, and have a parent sign the reading contract. Due Wednesday.   If you have lost the contract, you may print it from this link: Reading Contract
• Look over the yellow rubric that was distributed in class.  This will be used to score your in-class writing assignment tomorrow.
• Read through the white packet titled "Independent Reading Project: Reading Strategies."  Note any questions that you have about this information.  We will discuss it in class on Wednesday.  If you need a copy of the packet, you can access by clicking here: Reading Strategies Project Information

• Complete the Reading Comprehension Strategies assignment for "All the Cats in the World." If you would like to electronically access the chart that needs to be completed, click here: Chart for "All the Cats in the World". This assignment is due on Monday.

• Complete, sign, and have a parent sign the reading contract.  Due Wednesday. 

• Complete the Reading Comprehension Strategies assignment for "All the Cats in the World."  If you would like to electronically access the chart that needs to be completed, click here: Chart for "All the Cats in the World".  This assignment is due on Monday, but I highly recommend starting it tonight so that if you have any questions, you can ask me tomorrow in class. 

• Read through information on the second page of the grammar packet distributed today ("Verb Info").

• Read through information on the second page of the grammar packet distributed today ("Verb Info").

• Co,plete the following worksheets: Blue: "Simple and Complete Predicates"   Pink: "Review B: Subjects and Predicates"   Green: "Complete and Simple Subjects and Predicates"

• No homework, unless your gift narrative was not submitted today.

• Complete the final draft of your gift narrative to turn in tomorrow.  Bring an independent reading book to class.

• Complete the green " Prewrite Story Map" for class tomorrow. 

• Read the packet that was distributed in class today.  The packet includes the strong, well-written openings of six different stories.  For each opening, you should highlight or underline elements that make it a strong or interesting opening.  Then choose the two openings that are your personal favorites.  Explain in 1-2 sentences why you like each of these. (This can be written directly on the packet.)

• Review dialogue notes.  Tomorrow in class there will be an assessment that requires you to use this information. 

• Begin reviewing dialogue notes.  This information will be put to use later this week.

• Be prepared for Monday's open ended portion of the test for The Outsiders.

• The Outsiders final test is TOMORROW.  Please review your study guide and graded quizzes.

• I AM OFFERING A TEST REVIEW ON FRIDAY MORNING STARTING AT 7:30. THIS COULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL!!

• Continue working on the study guide that is due tomorrow
• You can also begin creating a 3x5 index card of information that may be used on the test (Reader's Notebooks will NOT be allowed). I will be collecting this TOMORROW and returning them on Friday before the quiz.
• The Outsiders final test is on Friday
• I AM OFFERING A TEST REVIEW ON FRIDAY MORNING STARTING AT 7:30. THIS COULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL!!

• Continue working on the study guide that is due Thursday
• You can also begin creating a 3x5 index card of information that may be used on the test (Reader's Notebooks will NOT be allowed).  I will be collecting this on THURSDAY and returning them on Friday before the quiz.
• The Outsiders final test is on Friday
• I AM OFFERING A TEST REVIEW ON FRIDAY MORNING STARTING AT 7:30.  THIS COULD BE VERY BENEFICIAL!!

• Begin working on the study guide that is due Thursday
• The Outsiders final test is on Friday
• You can also begin creating a 3x5 index card of information that may be used on the test (Reader's Notebooks will NOT be allowed)

FRIDAY 10/12

• Read chapter 9 of The Outsiders and complete Reader's Notebook (due tomorrow).
• Complete pink "Show, Don't Tell" worksheet.

• Read chapter 9 of The Outsiders and complete Reader's Notebook (due Friday).
• Review Always Accountable Word list

• Read chapter 9 of The Outsiders and complete Reader's Notebook (due Friday).

• Read chapter 8 of The Outsiders and complete Reader's Notebook.

• Read chapter 7 of The Outsiders and complete your Reader's Notebook.

• Study for spelling quiz tomorrow.  If you do not have the list, click here: Spelling List #1

• Read chapter 6 and complete Reader's Notebook (due Wednesday).
• Study spelling list for a quiz on Thursday.
• If the Open Ended Reflection was not completed in class, it needs to be completed for homework.

• Read chapter 6 and complete Reader's Notebook (due Wednesday).
• Study spelling list for a quiz on Thursday.

• Read chapter 5 and complete Reader's Notebook.
• Complete "Check for Understanding" packet.

• Read chapter 5 and complete Reader's Notebook (due Monday).
• If you have old magazines that can be donated to the classroom for assignments, it would be greatly appreciated! They will be useful for our class activity that we are finishing on Friday.
• If your group will need more time than Friday's class to complete the assignment, work to get some parts prepared at home to bring with you tomorrow. (You can print out pictures that might work for your collage; you can be sure that your white characterization chart is complete; you can write a rough draft of your explanation for an item...)

• Read chapter 5 and complete Reader's Notebook (due Monday).
• If you have old magazines that can be donated to the classroom for assignments, it would be greatly appreciated! They will be useful for our class activity on Thursday.

• Read chapter 4 and complete Reader's Notebook.
• If you have old magazines that can be donated to the classroom for assignments, it would be greatly appreciated!  They will be useful for our class activity tomorrow and Thursday.

• Read chapters two and three of The Outsiders and complete a journal entry (in your Reader's Notebook) for each chapter. Journal entry may consist of a combination of: notes, summaries, events, characters, questions, vocabulary, reactions, etc. DUE MONDAY

• Study for tomorrow's quiz on the elements of fiction. Study the yellow guided notes completed in class.
• Read chapters two and three of The Outsiders and complete a journal entry (in your Reader's Notebook) for each chapter. Journal entry may consist of a combination of: notes, summaries, events, characters, questions, vocabulary, reactions, etc. DUE MONDAY

• Read chapter one of The Outsiders and complete a journal entry (in your Reader's Notebook) for the chapter.  Journal entry may consist of a combination of: notes, summaries, events, characters, questions, vocabulary, reactions, etc.
• Begin studying for Friday's quiz on the elements of fiction.  Study the yellow guided notes completed in class.

• Complete the two pink worksheets from Friday's class based on "New Kid."  One was a plot chart the other was 11 questions.  Click here if you need the questions: questions for "New Kid"

• NONE

• Read the story packet "New Kid" for tomorrow

• NONE

• Continue working on the "Leibowitz Island" assignment and complete it for class tomorrow.

• Continue working on the "Leibowitz Island" assignment that we started in class today. 

•  Complete the list of ten items you would like to take with you if you were going somewhere for an extended period of time. 
• Bring all summer reading work to turn in on Monday
• DON'T FORGET MONDAY IS PICTURE DAY!!

Language Arts Supplies

•  Three ring binder divided into four sections and containing notebook paper.
• Pencils and pens (blue or black ink)
• A composition book or spiral notebook to be used for writing journal entries
• Highlighters
• Sticky notes

Also suggested, but not required: colored pencils and pens of various colors

Grading

Reading/Writing - 65%
Quizzes - 25%
Homework - 10%