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Daily Agenda |
Parents, if you have any questions, e-mail me at michael.pascarella@ccboe.net.
Schedule: Periods (1)7:40-9:00, (4)10:30-12:20 (5)12:20-1:30(6)1:30-2:40
Communication Skills Agenda for Periods 1,4,5,&6:
Agenda: Week of 3-31
Essential question: Why is tone important in communication?
Writing/Journal: CRCT Practice
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Literature: Read and do vocab. for A Wrinkle in Time
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Grammar: CRCT Practice
Workbook
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Remember all class work should be placed in your notebook, also unfinished class work becomes homework.
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HW: Test- Sign required reading homework sheet/10 pages per night
Poem Rubric
Name ________________________________________Score_____
Directions: Write a narrative (story) poem using the criteria listed below:
You need a story line (characters, plot, and setting)
• The poem must contain at least five stanzas with four lines per stanza.______
• The poem must contain either a rhythm pattern or a rhyme scheme. (Label the scheme and mark the pattern.) ______
• The poem must contain at least one of the following figures of speech:
o simile ____
o metaphor_____
o personification___
o hyperbole___
• The poem must contain at least one of the following literary devices:
o alliteration____
o onomatopoeia ____
• The poem must be typed or neatly hand written. ____
• Due October 26th
Course Outline for 7th Grade Language Arts
Teacher: Mr. Pascarella
Purpose/Goal
This class will focus on the development and maintenance of the basic reading, literature, grammar, and writing skills that reflect the Georgia’s Performance Standards . Also, the course will provide techniques and strategies that will enhance your child’s test taking skills.
Notebook
Each day your child will do activities related to specific standards. These activities should be placed in the appropriate sections of their notebook. Also, please check your child’s notebook regularly. Your effort will be greatly rewarded.
Tentative Agenda
Overview:
Narrative Texts......Six weeks
Poetry...............Three weeks
Expository Texts.....Six weeks
Technical Writing... Four weeks
Persuasive Writing...Six weeks
Response to Literature.. Six weeks
Nonfiction Texts........ Six weeks
*Writing and grammar skills will be incorporated throughout the year.
Tentative Grading System
Tests, Essays, Journals, and Projects..…………….........50%
Quizzes, Graded assignments………………………………………………........…40%
Homework tests ..………………………………...……………... ……………….....10%
Materials
The student should have the following supplies: pencils, pens, paper, and a journal.
Textbooks
The Prentice Hall Series
Writer’s Inc.
AR Test-taking Tips
Use these tips to determine whether or not you are ready to take an AR test. If you cannot remember these details, your AR test will be a “wash”.
1. Identify the main character(s) Answer the question in the space provided. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Think of several important events (1 per chapter) that involved the main characters such as: how the characters behaved, felt, or thought during these events Keep it short! List these events in order on the back.
Example: Ch. 1-Jonas reacted anxiously when an unidentified plane flew overhead.
Notice, I included a name and an action.
3. Especially, remember events that answer these questions: why did or how did these events happen. Don’t write the answers to these questions- just think about the answers.
4. Also, think of where and when these events happened. Don’t write the answers to these questions- just think about the answers.
5. What event became the climax? Answer this question in the space provided.____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. How did the story end? Answer this question in the space provided. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Scroll to see rubrics and test strategies.
Narrative Writing Journal Rubric
Name ________________________Score___________
Instructions: You need (5) typed journal topic paragraphs. Revise and edit your paragraphs before typing your final draft! You may use the proofreader’s guide in Writer’s Inc. to correct any mechanic’s errors. Each entry is worth (20) points.
Rubric
Each paragraph must have a title and at least four typed sentences. (5points) Font 12
Highlight the topic sentence but not the (3) supporting detail sentences. (5points)
Highlight at least one transition word between sentences. In other words, the transition word must begin the sentence. (Flow)
(5points)
Highlight at least one compound or complex sentence in each paragraph. (5points)
MUGS- Eleven points will be deducted from your overall score if you have more than (10) grammar and mechanics’ errors or if you fail to indent.
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