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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:
Week of 1-4-2010
Guided activity Spelling
Finsih Research paper in lab. due Wed in class
Presentation Notes
MUGS- due Friday- HW
Intro. Novel
HW: Required Reading: 15 minutes nightly
How to Effectively Study for Tests
There are several simple but effective strategies that will help you memorize facts.
First, never just look passively over your material. Take an active approach to studying. Always use at least two modalities/ senses (vision, hearing/speaking, tactile/writing), the benefits are tremendous.
There is a list of modalities below with effective study strategies. Be sure your child uses at least one strategy from each modality every time they study.
Vision/Reading:
SQRRR
Hearing/Speaking
Create and sing a song
Tape record your notes
Oral presentation
Tactile/Writing
Write a summary
Illustrate ideas with a cartoon
Use memory tricks
Color code
Class Demonstration
Introduction (3 sentences)
3x5 note cards
At least 10 Steps with directional words and explanation
Objects necessary to demonstrate the process
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How to Guide
Title
Introduction
At least 10 Steps-use handout given in class
Use directional words with an explanation
Pictures- at least a beginning and ending-
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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