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Welcome to Ms. Taubin's seventh grade blog.  All assignments, notes, and handouts will be posted weekly.

Week of May 9th-May 13th

 

 

 We have completed our study of Greek Mythology and will begin our final unit this year!  Our focus for the final weeks is poetry.  Students will receive a packet with instructions, examples, and formatting tips.  The final product will be a Powerpoint poetry presentation.  Each day we will introduce a few types of poems from all over the world.  Be sure that you have completed the required poems each day.  If you need help, please take advantage of the World of Poetry ppt shown below.  Here's the schedule:

WORLD OF POETRY: Download AA WORLD OF POETRY!

sample ppt:  Download Poetry-ppt-sample -2

MON.  Introduction to The World of Poetry project,  draft SHAPE and DIAMANTE  HW: complete drafts of shape and diamante poems

TUE.  Drafts of HAIKU, TANKA, CINQUAIN, and NAANI   HW: complete today's drafts if necessary

WED.  Drafts of LIMERICK, TERZA RIMA, and RONDOLET   HW: complete today's drafts if necessary

THU.  Drafts of I AM, FOUND, and SO MUCH DEPENDS UPON   HW: complete today's drafts.  All drafts must be completed by class tomorrow 

FRI.   Publishing of drafts in computer lab  HW: none

Week of April 25th-April 29th

 

This week we will continue our study of Greek mythology.  We have one final myth to read and then will review to prepare for Wednesday's Greek mythology test.  Your creativity will be tested at the end of the week as you will be creating your own god or goddess with unique powers or talents.  Here's the plan for the week:

MON.   "The Journeys of Odysseus"; complete question sheet (both sides) Download Myth -Greek Myths

HW:  Complete quesation sheet. TEST ON WEDNESDAY COVERING THE THREE HANDOUTS:  GREEK MYTHOLOGY, GODS, STORY CHART.  ALSO KNOW YOUR VOCABULARY FROM THE CHART

TUE.   Mythology crossword/word search;Greek mythology review for tomorrow's test

HW: TEST TOMORROW ON THE THREE SHEETS:  GREEK MYTHOLOGY HANDOUT, GODS HANDOUT, AND STORY CHART

MAKE SURE YOU KNOW ALL THE VOCABULARY TOO!

WED.  Greek Mythology Test  HW: none

THU.  Create your own god, begin drafting a resume for your god following the template : Download Resume template revised HW: none

FRI.   Complete draft of your resume  HW: type your resume following the example format here:  Download Cheddaritis2

 

Reading:  Second Novel Project and Book Report Form due May 20th

                Download Novel Activities=new

                Download Book report #2

Week of April18th-April 22nd

 

 

 

This week we will be continuing our study of Greek mythology.  We will be completing The Lightning Thief and begin reading popular Greek myths.  Your literature book will be provided to you, so you will not need to worry about bringing a text book.  The end of the 4 1/2 week period will be next Tuesday.  Here is the tentative schedule for the week:

MON.  CRCT - S.S., Continue The Lightning Thief  HW: none

TUE.  Continue The Lightning Thief  HW: none

WED.   Read the Greek myth "Prometheus" and begin "Orpheus & Eurydice",  complete section of Myth information chart  Download Myth Information Chart.2010  HW: none

THU.  Complete "Orpheus & Eurydice" and begin "Icarus & Daedalus", complete section of Myth information chart  Download Myth Information Chart.2010  HW: none

FRI.  Complete "Icarus & Daedalus" and read "Phaethon - Son of Apollo", complete section of Myth information chart  Download Myth Information Chart.2010  HW: none

 

Week fo April 11th-April 15th

 

 This week we will begin with review in order to prepare for CRCT testing.  Although it is not required, I would highly recommend reviewing the CRCT flash cards on www.quizlet.com Monday and Tuesday nights.  All classes will be shortened to 30 minutes and no homework will be assigned from Tuesday through Friday.  Please be sure to bring two No. 2 pencils and a book to read in case you finish early.  The rest of the week will be dedicated to a brief unit on Greek mythology.  Here is our tentative schedule:

MON.  CRCT Review  HW: bring two number 2 pencils and a book to read after testing

TUE.  CRCT Review (CRCT Test - Reading)

WED.  Introduction to the origins of Greek mythology (CRCT Test - Language Arts)

THU.  The Lightning Thief  (CRCT Test - Math)

FRI.    The Lightning Thief  (CRCT Test - Science)

Week fo April 11th-April 15th

 

 This week we will begin with review in order to prepare for CRCT testing.  Although it is not required, I would highly recommend reviewing the CRCT flash cards on www.quizlet.com Monday and Tuesday nights.  All classes will be shortened to 30 minutes and no homework will be assigned from Tuesday through Friday.  Please be sure to bring two No. 2 pencils and a book to read in case you finish early.  The rest of the week will be dedicated to a brief unit on Greek mythology.  Here is our tentative schedule:

MON.  CRCT Review  HW: bring two number 2 pencils and a book to read after testing

TUE.  CRCT Review (CRCT Test - Reading)

WED.  Introduction to the origins of Greek mythology (CRCT Test - Language Arts)

THU.  The Lightning Thief  (CRCT Test - Math)

FRI.    The Lightning Thief  (CRCT Test - Science)

March 28th-April 1st

  This week will be strictly focused on preparation for the CRCT.  We will be covering a number of different concepts and reviewing this year's previous material.  Please continue to review the grammar and literature vocabulary terms each night this week.  This is done either through your Quizlet account or hard copy note cards.   There will be a test over these terms.  Here is the tentative schedule for the week:

Sentence Structure: Download Sentence Structure

Sentence Purpose: Download Sentence Purpose

MON.  Degrees of comparison notes-worksheet on the back

HW: Complete worksheet if necessary, study vocabulary flash cards TEST THIS FRIDAY!!!!

Don't forget, you can practice on quizlet.

TUE.   Continue Sentence Structure & Purpose

 HW: complete review packet and study vocabulary flash cards

READING:  COMPLETE LESSON 12 PARAGRAPH USING 5 VOCAB WORDS AND COMPLETE CRCT REVIEW PACKET.  TEST THURSDAY ON LESSON 12.

WED.  Continue CRCT Review 

HW: complete review packet andstudy vocabulary flash cards

THU. Review Game for Friday's CRCT Vocab.

 Test  HW: study flash cards for test tomorrow

FRI.   CRCT Vocabulary Test- This will cover both the Literature & Grammar flash cards on Quizlet  HW:  Have a great spring break!

March 21-25

 

 

           We have completed our research papers and will start the week with Renaissance Day!  In order to be prepared for this, you will need to write down a few facts and highlights about your person on a notecard.  You may also dress as the person whom you have been researching.  Buying costumes is not necessary as you have been provided with ideas to create your own out of clothing you may already have at home.  Your Renaissance "group" has decided on food items to bring for your group.  Remember, you only need to bring food and/or supplies for your group.  Here's the plan for the week:

MON.  RENAISSANCE DAY!  Share information about yourself and enjoy the Renaissance food.ENJOY!!!!  HW: none

TUE.  Begin West Side Story.  Give backround about charcters. West Side Story/Romeo & Juliet comparison sheet (West Side Story's plot is based on Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet) 

 HW: Register on quizlet and follow the directions

Download QUIZLET

WED.  Continue West Side Story, W.S.S./R & J comparison sheet 

HW: study cards

THU.  Complete West Side Story, W.S.S./R & J comparison sheet 

HW:   YOU NEED YOUR CARDS FOR  TOMORROW'S CLASS ASSIGNMENT.

FRI.    CRCT Vocab Review-scavenger hunt

READING:  4TH QUARTER -IMPORTANT PAPERS AND DATES

Book report form:  Download Book report #2

APRIL 22ND-3 BOOKS, BOOK REPORT FORM FOR TWO OF THEM, AND 1ST NOVEL PROJECT

Download Novel study requirements-1st novel

MAY 20TH-3 BOOKS, BOOK REPORT FORM FOR TWO OF THEM, AND 2ND NOVEL PROJECT

Download Novel Activities=new

        

 

 

 

Mar. 14-18 Language Arts Assignments

          This week we will be focusing strictly on drafting of our research paper.  Last week students collected information about their famous Renaissance figure.  We also completed drafting the introduction and began drafting the body of the paper.  You must stay caught up with the drafting process this week in order to complete the paper by the due date.  The due date for the final paper is this Monday, March 21st.  Your Renaissance Research packet will be helpful.  Here is the schedule for the week along with important information.

Order to submit paper from top to bottom:  rubric, final typed copy, work cited page, draft

MON.  Intro paragraph and personal background

HW:  complete personal background  Intro paragraph form:  Download Research Paper Intro Renaissance

TUE.  Write accomplishment paragraphs.  Remember, one accomplishment per paragraph.

HW:  complete accomplishment paragraphs

WED. Write Impact and focus questions

HW:  complete impact and focus questions.  ROUGH DRAFT MUST BE COMPLETED

THU.  Review Renaissance Day requirements, preparations  Peer-editing of draft.

RUBRIC:  Download RENAISSANCE RUBRIC 2011

RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL:Download Renaissance Festival-Friday  THE FESTIVAL IS ON MONDAY, MARCH 21ST

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR FOOD/PAPER GOODS

SOME RENAISSANCE RECIPES:  Download Renaissance recipes

concluding paragraph format:

• transition sentence
• impact during his//her time and now
• answer to 1st focus question
• answer to 2nd focus question
• answer to third focus question
• clincher(a quote by or about your person is effective)


COMPLETE ROUGH DRAFT WITH PARENTHETICAL DOCUMENTATION IS DUE TOMORROW!!!!!!!!

FRI.  IN CLASS PEER EDITING

 Research Paper Due on Monday!  RENAISSANCE DAY IS MONDAY

Week of March 7th-11

 

Mar. 7-11 Language Arts Assignments

 

       This will be an important week in Language Arts as we will begin our research on a famous figure from the Renaissance.  It is crucial that you keep up with the required research during the week.  Everyone will be working at a different pace, so the schedule is tentative.  Remember when researching at home (if necessary), begin with Cobb Virtual Library because it cites the source for you.  If you go outside of CVL, you must copy the URL and paste it into www.bibme.org .Below are a few items that may be helpful when researching along with the schedule for the week. 

A great site for writing a paper:http://www.paperrater.com/site/submit_paper

 

Need help with source cards or note cards? Download Notecard-information-3 pp

MON. Research in the computer lab through Cobb Virtual Library.  We will be using the three online encyclopedias as resources. .  HW: At this point you should have a total of a least one source card completed along with 5 total note cards.

TUE.  Research in the classroom with books from the media center  make sure you have at least one source and notecard from a bookHW: At this point you should have a total of at least two source cards completed along with 10 total note cards.

WED.  Research in the computer lab through Cobb Virtual Library.   HW: At this point you should have a total of at least three source cards completed along with 15 total note cards.

THU. Continue working on collecting information from your articles and books.    HW: At this point you should have a total of at least four source cards completed along with 20 total note cards.

FRI.  This is the final day to research in the computer lab through Cobb Virtual Library.  At this point you should have a total of at least five source cards completed along with 25total note cards.Compile/organize your notecards to begin drafting.  HW: complete the draft of your introduction

READING:  SECOND NOVEL PROJECT DUE MARCH 14TH

                Choices for project:Download Novel Activities=new

 

 

3rd period sign up

 

Type your name and last name initial, your person, and a sentence about that person.