Turner by Romonica Turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class 7th Grade Language Arts en-us 2016-08-24 17:18:36 UTC 2025-11-07 12:32:06 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Apple.png Welcome romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/119649212 2016-08-24 17:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/119649212 8/31/16 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/120887069


Students are drafting possible plots for their realistic fiction stories.
 
 
Narrative arcs and the prototypical “Plot Diagram” are essential for building literary comprehension and appreciation. Plot diagrams allow students to pick out major themes in the text, trace changes to major characters over the course of the narrative, and hone their analytic skills. Lessons emphasizing these skills meet many Common Core Standards for English Language Arts (CCSS.ELA-Literacy). The concepts not only give students a fuller understanding of classroom texts, but also their favorite books and movies.


Beginning                                 Middle                                          End
Exposition
Conflict | Rising Action    Climax |  Falling Action             Resolution


Exposition
The exposition is the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time. 


Conflict
The conflict is the primary problem that drives the plot of the story, often a main goal for the protagonist to achieve or overcome.


Rising Action
The rising action of the story is all of the events that lead to the eventual climax, including character development and events that create suspense.


Climax
The climax is the most exciting point of the story, and is a turning point for the plot or goals of the main character.


Falling Action
The falling action is everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping-up of plot points, questions being answered, and character development.


Resolution
The resolution is not always happy, but it does complete the story. It can leave a reader with questions, answers, frustration, or satisfaction.
]]> 2016-08-31 16:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/120887069 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/121930985 2016-09-06 19:19:57 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/121930985 Don't forget to study for test over Notice and Note Signposts, sentences, and vocabulary.  romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/121935714 Students are working on their realistic fiction stories
]]> 2016-09-06 19:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/121935714 Writing Realistic Fiction stories. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/122218499 The focus today was to "Become the character, living through the drama of the story-and allow your writing to unfold."
Students stepped into the shoes of their characters and pretended to be their character so that they can "experience" the story they write.]]> 2016-09-07 17:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/122218499 Students are continuing their realistic fiction writing. Today they focused on paragraphing wisely to help organize their story ( to move in place and time, to highlight something, for dramatic impact) romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/122543270
]]> 2016-09-08 17:50:13 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/122543270 Media Center visit today.  romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/122876061
They were instructed on how to use their OFFICE 365 accounts for completing and saving assignments.

Students should read at least 30 min. each night.]]> 2016-09-09 19:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/122876061 Today we studied published leads romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123200511 2016-09-12 16:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123200511 Today we studied published texts to write leads. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123200515 2016-09-12 16:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123200515 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123527279 2016-09-13 16:21:50 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123527279 . romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123527611
Writing Dialogue 


Part 1: Punctuating Dialogue 

Dialogue tag— the part in dialogue that indicates who the speaker is. For example: he said, she replied, etc. 

Each time the speaker changes, start a new paragraph. 

"What time did he show up?" she asked. 

"It was sometime after the late show ended. Not the one with Letterman, but the one after that," he answered. He looked at her and bit his lip. It seemed that the stress of the situation was making him fairly nervous. 

"The one with Conan?" she offered. 

He nodded. "Yeah." 

Periods and commas are always placed INSIDE quotation marks. 

"What did he say when you opened the door?" she asked. 

He considered then answered, "I asked him what he wanted. You know, it was late." 

"So," she prompted, "what did he want?" 

"Well, um," he faltered. "He wanted to borrow some money from me. I guess he'd gotten in some trouble." 
]]> 2016-09-13 16:22:25 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123527611 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123823910 Students received the 7th grade Narrative Writing Checklist.  They will use this to make sure they have what is required in their stories.  They worked on crafting good endings to their stories.]]> 2016-09-14 16:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/123823910 Students are working on revising their realistic fiction stories by adding symbolism and imagery developing conflict. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/124188120 2016-09-15 19:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/124188120 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/124428327 2016-09-16 17:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/124428327 Session 15: Writing Realistic Fiction- Economizing on the Sentence and Word Level                                        Today the students were taught that writers sometimes cut out words and sentences to develop stronger prose. (Focus on the words and action that really matter) romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/125167289

]]> 2016-09-20 17:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/125167289 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/125861500
The students learned how to edit with lenses.  One way to do this is pick an area where they will likely need help and sweep through their piece looking for and bettering those places.  

Below is the 7th grade mid-term study guide.]]> 2016-09-22 19:47:12 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/125861500 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/125893303 2016-09-23 00:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/125893303 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126079088 2016-09-23 16:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126079088 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126497208 2016-09-26 19:24:17 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126497208 Students need to study for their vocabulary test that will be given tomorrow.  They have the words and definitions in their notebooks. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126497387

Students are editing their stories with "lenses"...focusing on one specific area of their writing and using their Narrative Checklist. ]]> 2016-09-26 19:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126497387 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126659073 Students took an open notes test over Figurative Language Terms on the attached anchor chart today.]]> 2016-09-27 13:44:50 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/126659073 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/127356031
Students received the study guide for the mid-term exam that will be given next week.  If study guides are completed and turned in Tuesday students will receive a quiz grade of a 100.  See the attached study guide below.

S]]> 2016-09-29 18:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/127356031 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/131278449 2016-10-17 18:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/131278449 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/131902000 Teaching Point: Readers should track the emotional impact of the setting across text. 
(Does the setting change have an effect on the TONE of the scene?)  We referenced the mentor text I read aloud in class, Freedom Summer. 

Students began reading their historical fiction books in their book clubs.


]]> 2016-10-19 19:03:01 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/131902000 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132201537 Today's Teaching Point:  Uncover the layers of conflict in historical fiction.  Students read in their book clubs and annotated.

A historical reader should:
1. Name the big historical conflicts
2. Imagine what that must have been like
3. Focus on the smaller conflicts to get a full picture of the world of the story.

I used the mentor text Freedom Summer to model what a historical reader should do.

They also added more historical fiction vocabulary words to their list.

STUDY THESE VOCABULARY WORDS NIGHTLY!

]]> 2016-10-20 19:07:37 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132201537 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132359158 2016-10-21 14:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132359158 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132421768 There will be a vocabulary quiz next Thursday.  Please be sure to study your terms.]]> 2016-10-21 17:48:47 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132421768 Reminder: vocabulary test Thursday. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132818915 Todays teaching point:  Grasp the soul of words as you read.]]> 2016-10-24 18:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/132818915 Teaching Point: Using graphics to think and rethink about Literature romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/133009554
Vocabulary Test Thursday.

Students did a gallery walk of sample uses of different graphics, for recording their thinking.  I read aloud "The Stolen Party" for them to record their thinking about. Suggested prompts to push their thinking:


]]> 2016-10-25 14:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/133009554 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/133044411 2016-10-25 15:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/133044411 Teaching Point;  When writing powerfullu about reading, "Think Big, Think Small" romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/133458128
VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW!!   STUDY]]> 2016-10-26 19:17:34 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/133458128 Teaching Point;  Analytic readers don't just follow the main character but notice more elements of a story. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/134562219 2016-11-01 17:19:30 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/134562219 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/134564821 2016-11-01 17:25:46 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/134564821 Teaching Point: Skilled writers about reading don't have one way to travel through text, but they adjust to the terrain. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/134903294 2016-11-02 18:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/134903294 Students continued to work on their character chart.  They also had book club discussions.  Each students had to take 2 questions and a quote to the group to discuss relating to their book. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135203547
Students had independent reading time in their book clubs.]]> 2016-11-03 18:41:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135203547 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135493493 Students served as predictors in their book clubs today.  See the attachment.

They also practiced identifying appositives in sentences.]]> 2016-11-04 19:12:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135493493 Teaching point for today:  Readers who write stories themselves read the texts others have written, aware that the authors made PURPOSEFUL writing choices. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135810109
Students will have a test on Wednesday over identifying dependent clauses and appositives/appositive phrases in sentences.

READING LOGS are due TOMORROW 11/8/16.]]> 2016-11-07 15:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135810109 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135812501 An appositive is a noun or noun phrase that renames another noun right beside it. The appositive can be a short or long combination of words. Look at these appositive examples, all of which rename insect:

The insect, a cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.

The insect, a large cockroach, is crawling across the kitchen table.

The insect, a large cockroach with hairy legs, is crawling across the kitchen table.

The insect, a large, hairy-legged cockroach that has spied my bowl of oatmeal, is crawling across the kitchen table.
Here are more examples:

During the dinner conversation, Clifford, the messiest eater at the table, spewed mashed potatoes like an erupting volcano.

My 486 computer, a modern-day dinosaur, chews floppy disks as noisily as my brother does peanut brittle.

Genette's bedroom desk, the biggest disaster area in the house, is a collection of overdue library books, dirty plates, computer components, old mail, cat hair, and empty potato chip bags.

Reliable, Diane's eleven-year-old beagle, chews holes in the living room carpeting as if he were still a puppy.

This is for practice as well as the Subordinate Conjunction and Identifying dependent clauses sheet.
]]> 2016-11-07 15:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135812501 Teaching point for today:  Readers who write stories themselves read the texts others have written, aware that the authors made PURPOSEFUL writing choices romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135813709 2016-11-07 15:44:11 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135813709 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135839357 Teaching point for today:  Readers who write stories themselves read the texts others have written, aware that the authors made PURPOSEFUL writing choices]]> 2016-11-07 16:38:55 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/135839357 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/137820745 Today students chose a chapter title from their Table of Contents and began drafting their companion book chapter. 

They also researched the time period of their book club book.

]]> 2016-11-15 17:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/137820745 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138439564 2016-11-17 15:32:40 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138439564 Today's teaching point: Writing in Perspectives romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138783157 2016-11-18 17:51:58 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138783157 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138784461 2016-11-18 17:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138784461 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138785053 2016-11-18 17:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/138785053 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/141761176 2016-12-05 15:08:24 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/141761176 Students are finalizing their companion books. They are focusing on the conclusion. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/141761349 2016-12-05 15:08:48 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/141761349 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/141866445 These terms should be added to their study guide. We reviewed them in class today.]]> 2016-12-05 19:50:16 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/141866445 Language Arts- Mrs. Turner romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142030712 Students will have a quiz on Thursday over identifying linking verbs, action verbs, and direct objects.  Please review the definitions and examples below.

Reading Logs are due tomorrow 12-7-16.

Please remember that the study guide to the final has been uploaded to Padlet.]]> 2016-12-06 15:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142030712 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142317333 Students are beginning to edit their companion books. See the attachment.

Direct Objects Test will be Friday. Please practice the activity attached on Identifying Direct Objects.]]> 2016-12-07 15:39:29 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142317333 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142318264 2016-12-07 15:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142318264 Today's lesson: Review/Practice Identifying Direct and Indirect Objects romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142673178 There will be a test over action/linking verbs and direct/indirect objects tomorrow. There are some practice items below. PLEASE STUDY!!]]> 2016-12-08 19:57:39 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142673178 Please work on you study guide. If they are completed by Tuesday, you will earn 10 extra points to your final exam. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142901231
Companion books are due by Tuesday.]]> 2016-12-09 19:52:26 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/142901231 Please remember to study for your final. 1st, 3rd, and 5th periods final will be given on Wed. 2nd, 4th, and 6th periods final will be given on Thursday. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/143474989 2016-12-13 19:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/143474989 Happy New Year! romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/145369637 Our next unit is Argument Reading and Writing.  Students will do non-fiction research across texts  and write research based essays.

Students participated in a class Spelling Bee.

Tomorrow, they will be writing an Opinion/Argument On-Demand Writing Assessment.  They have been instructed to think of a topic that they know a lot about  or that they have strong feelings about. They will have 45 min. to write their opinion/claim and tell reasons why they feel that way. They may use information from a book or another outside source.  They have 45 min. to plan, draft, revise and edit in one sitting.

 ]]> 2017-01-04 19:51:06 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/145369637 Teaching Point: When defending your argument, one of your most important moves is to sift through your evidence. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/147661030 Today, students ranked the evidence in their flash drafts. 
Then they were taught how to cite and analyze their evidence.

]]> 2017-01-17 19:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/147661030 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/147665159 ....Continued]]> 2017-01-17 19:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/147665159 Teaching Point: When a researcher is charged with the task of studying a particular topic, one of the first jobs is to clarify the focal question. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/147906417 Today students had the opportunity to choose a topic of interest from an Argument Survey that they will ultimately write an argument essay about.  Then they were put in coalition groups to come up with issues and focal questions surrounding their topic.

Tomorrow, students will take a quiz over identifying these nonfiction signposts within text.]]> 2017-01-18 18:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/147906417 Teaching Point: To develop a considered opinion, you need to read with a critical eye, not merely accepting what the text says. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/148788031
Students watched a clip advocating for chocolate milk. Then they saw how a student responded to the video by questioning the source  and the information.

The Notice and Notes Signposts test was not given last week because I was out sick. It will be given tomorrow. ]]> 2017-01-23 17:11:12 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/148788031 1/23/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/148815417 continuation of previous post.]]> 2017-01-23 18:17:42 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/148815417 1/24/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/149154113
Students took a test over the Reading Nonfiction -Signposts

We visited the media center.

They will have a quiz over correcting errors in paragraphs.
We practice this during daily warm-ups. They can get additional practice using the exercise below.]]> 2017-01-24 19:52:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/149154113 1/30/14 - Today, students debated to prepare to draft. Debating allows students to test their positions romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/150352015
They were given the debate protocol again. Tomorrow students will begin introducing and writing their argument.

]]> 2017-01-30 19:01:18 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/150352015 1/31/17- Today students began writing their argument. We discussed how to introduce an argument. I also showed a student sample of how an introduction should look. ***They are required to continue their research outside of class to help with their argument essay. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/150673334

]]> 2017-01-31 20:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/150673334 1/31/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/150675257 ....cont'd.]]> 2017-01-31 20:06:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/150675257 2/1/17 Students were given a checklist to help guide them in writing the body paragraphs to their argument. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151135013 This checklist mirrors the process of climbing a mountain. Each steps takes you closer to the pinnacle where you can enjoy the view and celebrate your accomplishment.]]> 2017-02-02 14:05:59 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151135013 2-2-17- Teaching Point: Students will study a mentor conclusion for qualities of strong endings. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151137935

The second is stronger because it doesn't just end and that's it. It listens to the other person, and also has a bit about why and about being inclusive.

]]> 2017-02-02 14:12:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151137935 2-2-17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151211858 cont'd]]> 2017-02-02 16:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151211858 Teaching Point: Use checklists to self-evaluate, and that involves trying to do one or two things really well. ** Writers sometimes prioritize a skill or two, then work really hard on that skill. This is like looking through lenses. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151923568  Our focus today was looking through the lens of counterargument  using the 7th grade Argument checklist.  Students were provided a personal copy.  (See the above attachment.) They looked at a mentor text for ways the writer addressed counterargument. Looking at the checklist and a mentor text will help students think about changes they might need to make to address counterargument in their own writing.  They were provided with phrases to use to acknowledge and rebut counterclaims. ]]> 2017-02-06 18:29:03 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151923568 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151958266 2017-02-06 19:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/151958266 2/9/17 Students studied a mentor text and identified goals the writer set and techniques the writer used to accomplish them. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/152904962
They then revisited their own essays and set goals for their writing and determined what techniques they plan to use if they haven't already done so.]]> 2017-02-09 19:49:51 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/152904962 2/9/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/152907481 See previous slide as well]]> 2017-02-09 19:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/152907481 Students received their study guides today for their mid-term exam on Tuesday. Please make sure they study. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/157736305 2017-03-03 20:29:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/157736305 Students should study their poetry terms nightly. We add to these daily. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/159113633 2017-03-09 19:55:18 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/159113633 Teaching Point: Readers think through the structure of a poem. Daily Teaching Point: We have begun our Milestone test prep strategies with selected response questions that mirror Milestone questions. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/161855911
Poetry:  Today the students annotated a few Limericks , listened to the Limerick Song and wrote their own.  Look at the example:                 "Asking For Directions"                                                                                There once was a lass named Maddie-                                                    who discovered a talking cow patty                                                           that she found in the pasture-                                                                   when it suddenly asked her:                                                                    "Which way is it to Cincinnati?"

Test Prep:

Coordinate adjectives notes:

 Coordinate adjectives, or paired adjectives, are two or more adjectives that precede and describe the same noun and are equal in their application to the noun.

•Coordinate adjectives:

•are adjectives that are right next to each other in a sentence

•are adjectives with equal importance

•must be separated by commas



•Example:  

•He was a rough, tough boy who loved to play football.

•Non coordinate adjectives:

•She wore a light blue dress on Sunday

]]> 2017-03-22 15:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/161855911 4/4/17 Vocabulary: Connotation and Denotation romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/164714727 We are practicing and reviewing daily for the GA Milestone Exam.


Students are writing an informational book.  They should bring information in to write their first chapter.  They should already have the Table of Contents completed.

]]> 2017-04-04 18:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/164714727 4/26/17 - ELA- Turner romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/168472480 Students are working on their Informational writing project. The directions are included in this post. The students also received the rubric to this project. ]]> 2017-04-26 18:41:03 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/168472480 If the students turn this rubric in with their final project, they will receive an additional 5 points. :) romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/168476481 2017-04-26 18:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/168476481 8/7/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180286504 Hello students and parents.  Today we started our Reading Unit in ELA.
Our Teaching Point: Readers are alert to details as they read. 

Students read lyrics to Macklemore's "Wings" and discussed the character's traits, his struggles and possible themes. We then watched the video of "Wings" to discuss details they may have noticed in the video and missed in the reading.  Lyrics are below.

Students were given time to read a book of their choice and jot details they noticed about the characters, their histories and traits, and what they think about how the characters change.

]]> 2017-08-07 17:13:20 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180286504 8/10/17 Our Teaching Point: Readers develop systems to keep track of their Reading. Students took the On Demand Reading Assessment today. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180635684
They also received a copy of the reading log they thought would work best for them. I am attaching a copy of a sample reading log. Some chose to log their reading on their devices.]]> 2017-08-10 16:52:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180635684 8/14/17 Teaching Point: Readers often annotate as they read, in order to keep track of what they're reading. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180972840 Students were given annotation symbols and guided stems to use as  resources when annotating. (See attachment) They were shown different ways students annotate when reading.

We read the 1st page of "Thank You Ma'am" and annotated together.  Then the students read the rest of the story and annotated independently. Students then shared their annotation with their reading partner.

]]> 2017-08-14 19:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180972840 Parents please look down for lesson dated 8/14/17. Something is preventing me from posting at the top. I apologize and will look into it. However, the lesson is posted. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180975020 2017-08-14 19:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/180975020 TP: Students were taught when you're reading and a character says of does something that's opposite (contradicts) what he has been saying or doing all along, it's called Contrast and Contradiction. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181141163
Students were given examples to tape in their composition books of each of the signposts that they will learn this week. These signposts are areas in which you stop,  notice and note important things throughout your reading to better understand the text.

 As mentioned, out first Notice and Note was    Contrast and Contradiction.  As a class we read "Thank You Ma'am" and discussed the contrasts and contradictions.  The students watched the quick snippet of the "Thank you Ma'am"

********** READING LOGS WILL BE CHECKED FRIDAY. *********]]> 2017-08-15 18:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181141163 TP: Students were taught when you're reading and suddenly a character realizes, understands or finally figures something out, that is an AHA MOMENT. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181321835
We read excerpts from Jerry Spinelli's  Crash.  They identified the Aha Moments in the text.

*** Reminder:  Reading Logs will be checked Friday.]]> 2017-08-16 19:08:35 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181321835 8/17/17 Teaching Point: When you're reading and the character asks himself a really difficult question, this is known as a TOUGH QUESTION. We watched a clip from "A Long Walk to Water" to introduce the students to the character we were preparing to read about. We also read excerpts from "A Long Walk to Water" and identified the tough questions the character asked himself. We discussed what these question made them wonder about. Reading Logs due tomorrow. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181514486

]]> 2017-08-17 19:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181514486 8/18/17 Teaching Point: When a character (who's probably older and a lot wiser) takes another character aside and gives serious advice, this is known as "Words of the Wiser" romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181649098
Reading Logs were checked today.
I modeled identifying Words of the Wiser using a poem written by Langston Hughes titled "Mother to Son".

The students watched a short video to introduce "Riding Freedom". They read excerpts from "Riding Freedom", identified the Words of the Wiser and explained how the life lesson might affect the character.]]> 2017-08-18 16:03:51 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181649098 Today students read the article All-American Total Eclipse and identified examples of Nonfiction Notice and Note signposts. They were shown a power point with examples before reading. After reading they answered questions relating to the article. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181946518
They will have a quiz Friday, 8/25/17, over the Fiction Notice and Note Signposts.  They will be given a text to read and will have to identify examples of each of the signposts. I have attached the signposts.]]> 2017-08-21 19:25:19 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/181946518 Teaching Point: When you're reading and you notice a word , phrase, object, or situation mentioned over and over, it is known as.... Again and Again. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/182145108 We watched a clip introducing the new signpost, Again and Again. i read aloud excerpts from the book, Hatchet. We identified examples of repetition and discussed why the character might have the character repeat something over and over.

Students continued to read and annotate using their own library books.
Quiz on Friday.  Read at home and look for the sign posts in library books.

Tonight is our Family  Literacy Event.  The event starts at 6:00 in the Cafeteria.  Look for a blue invitation from your child.  If you bring it with you for your child, he or she will receive 2 ROAR BUCKS!! (Blue Cards)
You will also be entered to win one of tonight's community sponsored prizes! :)]]> 2017-08-22 17:21:34 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/182145108 Today, students completed the Writing On-Demand Assessment. They had to show off all they know about narrative writing. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/182610372
They will have the Fiction Notice and Note  Signposts quiz tomorrow.
They were given the option to take their composition books home if needed.  However, the signposts have already been posted on Padlet.

I am attaching a review game of the signposts.  Have fun!!

I also post yesterday's Notice and Note Signpost: Memory Moment. This is when the author interrupts the action to tell you a memory. ]]> 2017-08-24 15:59:05 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/182610372 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/182614571 2017-08-24 16:11:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/182614571 Yesterday students gathered and sifted through ideas for stories. They created a heart map with people, places, sad or happy memories and objects that were significant to them. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/183509554
Today students wrote small moments using ideas from their heart maps. I showed them a video on how to take a big topic idea and develop a small moment from it using the "Watermelon and Seed model". See the attachment.]]> 2017-08-29 19:08:14 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/183509554 9/1/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/184305430 Students are developing their characters for their Realistic Fiction Stories.  Today they were given Narrative Goals and Techniques that authors use in their writing.  

We listened to "Amigo Brothers" and identified the techniques the author used in the story.  They will give their characters internal and external conflicts and motivations (things the character wants) and obstacles (things that get in the characters way.)    They will begin plotting their stories.

Continue to read and log.

Have a safe extended weekend!!]]> 2017-09-01 19:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/184305430 Students plotted their stories today using a story arc, timeline or list. (See the plot diagram example below) They were also taught how to write a summary sentence using the Somebody.. Wanted...But...So.. structure. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/185625752
They have in their notes examples of sentence structures as well as vocabulary words for characterization. They should study the terms and practice identifying sentence structures. ]]> 2017-09-07 17:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/185625752 The students are continuing to write their drafts for their narrative writing. We looked at published LEADS to stories to help them improve their LEADS. They were also taught how to ground dialogue into their scenes. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/189892956 They worked with their writing partners today using their checklist, narrative writing techniques,  plot to their stories and all other resources provided to work on their drafts.  

They will have a quiz tomorrow over vocabulary words introduced throughout the week. They were told to study these night along with the standard review activity. The words are ]]> 2017-09-21 18:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/189892956 Realistic fiction checklist romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/189898376 2017-09-21 18:39:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/189898376 The students are continuing to write their drafts for their narrative writing. We looked at published LEADS to stories to help them improve their LEADS. They were also taught how to ground dialogue into their scenes. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/189903599 They worked with their writing partners today using their checklist, (attached below) narrative writing techniques,  plot to their stories and all other resources provided to work on their drafts. 

Daily Dose is our new approach to vocabulary and standard review. They will get a new vocabulary work and standard review activity each day.  On Fridays, they will be quizzed.  They will have a quiz tomorrow over vocabulary words introduced this week.  They were told to study these nightly along with the standard review activity.  The words are UNKEMPT, WINSOME, MORTIFY, and ABSCOND. ]]> 2017-09-21 18:50:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/189903599 Students are working on revising and editing their narratives. They will also have their weekly Daily Dose quiz on Friday. They have the notes in their notebooks. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/191835224 2017-09-27 18:55:06 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/191835224 9/28/17 Students will take the Daily Dose quiz #2 tomorrow. Students should study the notes given for each of these. Today, students continued working on revising and editing their Narrative Writing. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/192180390

Daily Dose- quiz 2: 9/29/17
You must know the following words:
unkempt
mortify
abscond
deride
gawky
interrogate
blemish

]]> 2017-09-28 17:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/192180390 9/29/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/192545542 1.  Today students took their Daily Dose Quiz #2.

2.  They also worked on revising their narrative writing using "lenses"... dialogue, varying sentence structure, imagery, punctuation, spelling & etc. STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO TAKE THEIR COMPOSITION BOOKS HOME TODAY TO FINISH WRITING THEIR STORIES.  THEY WILL BEGIN TYPING THEIR STORIES ON MONDAY.

3.  Students received a study guide for their Mid-term exam which will be given Wednesday, Oct. 4.  They have notes on EVERYTHING listed on the study guide. See the attached study guide.]]> 2017-09-29 17:09:24 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/192545542 10/2/17 Today students started typing their Realistic Fiction stories. They can work on typing their stories at home as well through Office 365. They should also study for their mid-term exam which will be given Thursday. (They have their study guide, and it is posted.) They will be given a post writing assessment for this unit on Wednesday. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/193178195 2017-10-02 19:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/193178195 Students are taking the ELA Mid-term today. They should have already submitted their narratives to me. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/194272103
Enjoy your break and remember to read and log!! :)]]> 2017-10-05 12:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/194272103 Week of October 16-20th romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/198824056 Welcome back!
This week we will begin our book club groups in class. Students will be doing all the work in class, so don't expect to see the books at home. We will have some small writing assignments along the way and will be writing a Companion Book as our culminating activity at the end of November/December.
Daily Dose: This week we are studying Daily Dose words 9-13:
Ambush, bedlam, aloof, wayward, humdrum
Here is your quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/_3w14wu  - STUDY!!!

Wednesday:   We will be doing informational writing for our pre-On Demand for this unit. Students will have 45 minutes to write all they know about a topic of their choosing.

Thursday: Students participated in a Historical Fiction Book Gallery Walk. They selected their 3 top choices and will be group to their interests. They also watched book trailers for each book.

Friday: Quiz over the Notice and Note for non-fiction and the Daily Dose 9-13.
*Still working on grading the realistic fiction. You have gone above and beyond and your stories are lengthy- a GREAT problem to have, but it will take me longer to grade.


]]> 2017-10-19 18:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/198824056 DAILY DOSE 14-18; Quiz will be 10/27/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/199675372 Words:
dormant, outwit, bloat, disgruntled, somberly
https://quizlet.com/_3wk2vm

After I modeled, noticing characters, setting and conflicts in the 1st chapter of The Glory Field, students were sent off to read in their book clubs and write powerfully about their reading.  They were given the option to sketch or map, chart, or diagram to grasp the soul of their story.]]> 2017-10-23 16:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/199675372 REMINDER: DAILY DOSE 14-18; Quiz will be 10/27/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/200938156 Be sure to also review the Non fiction Notice and Note Signposts.
Words:
dormant, outwit, bloat, disgruntled, somberly
Daily Dose 14-18; Quiz 14-18
Dormant- adjective: not active, sleeping 
Outwit- verb: to be more clever than someone else; to outsmart 
Bloat- verb: to swell or puff up
Disgruntled- adjective: unhappy; dissatisfied 
Somberly- adverb: in a depressed manner 
Practice the flashcards and matching: https://quizlet.com/_3wk2vm
]]> 2017-10-26 17:24:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/200938156 Students will be tested over the 1st 20 words of the daily dose. They already have notes and their past quizzes. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/202533224 Students created a chart to identify the characters in their books and their responses to events in their lives during that time period.

****    Students are allowed to bring their devices tomorrow to research their time period.]]> 2017-11-01 14:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/202533224 PREVIEW OF NEXT WEEK's DAILY DOSEWant to get a "jump start" on next week's words? We are adding 5 Daily Dose words and a few informational/research based words to your vocabulary.Here is the direct link: https://quizlet.com/_3z9z6gHave a blessed weekend! Don't forget your Flipgrids... see below. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203921982 2017-11-06 15:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203921982 THIS WEEK's DAILY DOSEWant to get a "jump start" on next week's words? We are adding 5 Daily Dose words and a few informational/research based words to your vocabulary.Here is the direct link: https://quizlet.com/_3z9z6gHave a blessed weekend! Don't forget your Flipgrids... see below. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922147 2017-11-06 15:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922147 THIS WEEK'S DAILY DOSEWe are adding 5 Daily Dose words and a few informational/research based words to your vocabulary.Here is the direct link: https://quizlet.com/_3z9z6g romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922178 Quiz will be Thursday of this week.

Students were given prompts to help them generate ideas when responding to their reading as well as ways to analyze and cite their evidence.  
They are still working in their book clubs.]]> 2017-11-06 15:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922178 T WEEK's DAILY DOSEWant to get a "jump start" on next week's words? We are adding 5 Daily Dose words and a few informational/research based words to your vocabulary.Here is the direct link: https://quizlet.com/_3z9z6gHave a blessed weekend! Don't forget your Flipgrids... see below. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922192 2017-11-06 15:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922192 This WEEK's DAILY DOSEWant to get a "jump start" on next week's words? We are adding 5 Daily Dose words and a few informational/research based words to your vocabulary.Here is the direct link: https://quizlet.com/_3z9z6gHave a blessed weekend! Don't forget your Flipgrids... see below. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922268 2017-11-06 15:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/203922268 Companion book rubric and Decade project and due dates... romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/206408611
Companion book due: 12/13; Decade project presentations 12/14, 12/15, and 12/18- students will sign up for presentation day.

Be sure to study your historical fiction elements for your quiz Friday.  See next post.]]> 2017-11-13 18:28:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/206408611 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/206410561 2017-11-13 18:31:28 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/206410561 Today students looked for places they used transitions in their writing. They found places and ways to add transitions in their writing to connect ideas. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/206891213 Students also read scenarios with a partner and determined the themes. They also had to provide evidence from the text to show why they believed their answer to be true.

Don't forget to study for literary vocabulary test on Friday.]]> 2017-11-14 18:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/206891213 11/15/17 - We talked about symbols and symbolism. Students discussed the meanings of symbols that I showed them. Then they created a t-chart of symbols and their meanings from their text. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/207882008 11/16/17 - Today we discussed Tone/Mood and Voice.  After we practiced using different "voices" to read a sentence, they looked for places to discuss the voice, tone/mood in their books.

THEY HAVE BEEN REMINDED TO STUDY FOR THEIR LITERARY TERMS VOCABULARY TEST TOMORROW AND TURN IN THEIR READING LOGS!]]> 2017-11-16 20:02:35 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/207882008 Students were shown examples of Companion Books. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/208269957  Students were given permission to take their composition books home if they want to work on their companion books and decade projects.  They already have the rubrics for both.   I have also posted the rubric AGAIN above.

Check out these companion books:
https://sites.google.com/a/students.halldale.org/ms-raymond-s-website-for-2012-2013/writing-workshop--informational-writing/on-demand-writing/examples-of-companion-book-final-project]]> 2017-11-17 19:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/208269957 Companion book rubric and Decade project and due dates... romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/208279624
Companion book due: 12/13; Decade project presentations 12/14, 12/15, and 12/18- students will sign up for presentation day.

]]> 2017-11-17 19:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/208279624 Wednesday 11/29/17 Students are still working on their companion books and decade project. I took them to the computer lab yesterday to do research for their decade projects. They were instructed to continue their research at home. The cover page and Table of Contents will count as a test grade and the five chapters and bibliography will count as a separate test grade. Please remember to refer to the rubric for the decade project and companion book requirememts. I will check the Cover Page, Table of Contents and Chapter 1 of their companion book MONDAY DEC. 4th romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/211515503
Be sure to study for your literary vocab quiz Friday. See the attached terms.]]> 2017-11-29 17:19:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/211515503 Wednesday 11/29/17 Attaching examples of ways to cite sources for Bibliography. See the previous post as it is a part of this one for Wednesday 11/29/17. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/211533381 2017-11-29 17:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/211533381 Thursday 11/30/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/211965262 Study for your vocabulary quiz tomorrow.
Work on your Companion Book. The cover, Table of Contents, and Chapter 1 of the Companion Book are due MONDAY Nov. 4]]> 2017-11-30 17:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/211965262 DAILY DOSE 26-30 QUIZ 12/8 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/213268580 Dejected, ludicrous, timid, lionize, bamboozle

Chapters 2 and 3 of the Companion Book are due tomorrow 11/6/17.  (Students have had plenty of class time to complete these chapters). 

They will be tested over Daily Dose vocabulary words 1-30 next Friday. I will attach a quiz-let for them to use to study for this test.]]> 2017-12-05 13:34:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/213268580 12/6/17 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/213808821 Today, I checked chapters two and three of their Companion Books.  I will check chapter 4 tomorrow and chapter 5 Friday.

Students, don't forget to study for your Daily Dose Vocabulary Quiz that will be given  Friday.   Click the link to practice.  https://quizlet.com/_456etz

Next FRIDAY, students will be tested over all 30 Daily Dose vocabulary terms. .  Be sure to study.  You may find the following link helpful in preparing for this test.https://quizlet.com/_44x8c7]]> 2017-12-06 17:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/213808821 12/12/17 - Yesterday and today were spent in the computer lab typing the chapter(s) to their Companion Book. Remember the due date is Friday. The decade project is also due Friday. Students are allowed to present their decade projects before Friday if they wish to. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/215557658
Please study for your vocabulary test for Friday. See that attached list. Students were provided a hard copy of the words on Monday.]]> 2017-12-12 18:32:47 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/215557658 Students be sure to study for the vocabulary test tomorrow. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216319166 Also the quizzlet for the Final Exam is attached, so go ahead and start studying and practicing for the final that will be given next Tuesday!! Also the study guide is attached.]]> 2017-12-14 20:08:39 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216319166 Students should begin studying for their final exam that will be given next Tuesday in ELA. The study guide and quizlet to prepare for this final are attached. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216327738

]]> 2017-12-14 20:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216327738 Students should begin studying for their final exam that will be given next Tuesday in ELA. The study guide and quizlet to prepare for this final are attached. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216328581

]]> 2017-12-14 20:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216328581 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216329186 2017-12-14 20:42:39 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216329186 Don't forget to study for you Daily Dose test tomorrow. See the attached quizlet. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216329633
COMPANION BOOK AND DECADE PROJECTS ARE DUE TOMORROW 12/15/17!! So excited about he decade presentations!!]]> 2017-12-14 20:43:55 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216329633 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216978820 Don't forget to study for your FINAL EXAM! It will be given tomorrow. I'm reattaching the quizlet for practice. ]]> 2017-12-18 15:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/216978820 Things going on at the BIG TMS!!First: Holocaust speaker coming to TMS 7th grade on Thursday, January 18th from 1-2:30pm in the lunchroom.Second: Cultural Day/100th Day of School Activities all day and evening on January 29th, 2018!!***If you are interested in coming and speaking about your families culture or heritage please let me know as soon as possible!!*** We are looking for several volunteers. ~More information to followThank you so much for ALL you do! romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/218763805 2018-01-04 15:37:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/218763805 Opinion/Argument On-Demand Writing AssessmentGrades 6-8 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/218765140 Opinion/Argument
“Think of a topic or issue that you know a lot about or that you have strong feelings about. Tomorrow, you will have 45 minutes to write an opinion or argument text in which you will write your opinion or claim and tell reasons why you feel that way. Use everything you know about essays, persuasive letters and reviews. If you want to find and use information from a book or another outside source, you may bring that with you tomorrow. Please keep in mind that you’ll have 45 minutes to complete this, so you will need to plan, draft, revise and edit in one sitting.”

In your writing, make sure you:
• Write a beginning that gets readers to understand and care about your topic and clearly states your claim.
• Give reasons for your opinion and support those reasons with evidence (details, anecdotes, examples, facts, quotes).
• Organize your writing to best convince your readers of your claim and use transition words (in addition, consequently, for instance) to show how parts fit together.
• Write an ending, ideally one that reminds readers why your opinion is important.
• Acknowledge that there may be other perspectives that disagree with you and address these counterarguments.
]]> 2018-01-04 15:41:15 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/218765140 Welcome back, students! January 4, 2018 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/218765717

This week we will begin exploring argument writing using our read aloud book, FOX. We will begin Daily Dose 31-35 next week. Friday we will be doing our On Demand argument writing.  Be sure to bring paper and pen/pencil.

Also, tomorrow will be your Writing On Demand for argument. Bring paper, pencil, and blue or black pen with your writer's notebook to class

]]> 2018-01-04 15:43:15 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/218765717 Yesterday students learned how to identify the pros and cons of students playing competitive sports. They read 2 articles (one as a class with the teacher and one independently) Today we reviewed for the vocabulary and standard review quiz that will be given this Friday. They copied the "Research before establishing your position" anchor chart. Students had to read "Get Off That Couch and Play" and "Listening to Wisdom of an 11 Year Old Son About His Head Injury". After reading, they had to take notes from both sides of the issue and establish their position. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/219898558 Be sure to study the Daily Dose and Standard Review for your quiz Friday. ]]> 2018-01-09 18:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/219898558 Yesterday students learned how to identify the pros and cons of students playing competitive sports. They read 2 articles (one as a class with the teacher and one independently) Today we reviewed for the vocabulary and standard review quiz that will be given this Friday. They copied the "Research before establishing your position" anchor chart. Students had to read "Get Off That Couch and Play" and "Listening to Wisdom of an 11 Year Old Son About His Head Injury". After reading, they had to take notes from both sides of the issue and establish their position. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/219907789 Be sure to study the Daily Dose and Standard Review for your quiz Friday. ]]> 2018-01-09 18:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/219907789 1/16/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/221726252 Today is media center visitation day. Students will be given the Daily Dose vocabulary words that they will tested over in Friday. Please see the attached and start studying!! :)]]> 2018-01-16 14:54:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/221726252 Students took the Daily dose vocabulary and Standard Review Quiz today. They also researched and ranked evidence to support a claim regarding children playing competitive sports using the text. "Listening to Wisdom From a 10-Year Old Son About His Head Injury. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/222920194 2018-01-19 19:19:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/222920194 1/22/18 Students should start studying the Daily Dose vocabulary. Please use your notes to study the vocabulary and the standard review (See the attached quizlet for practice. ) romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/223510683
Today students generated sub-topics and ideas to research. They chose an issue related to our big topic, Competitive Sports, to focus on. I grouped the students according to their interest. They will be allowed to use their devices in class this week to research. ]]> 2018-01-22 19:14:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/223510683 Continue to study for your daily dose and standard review quiz. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/223967933 Continue to research your subtopic and gather pros and cons for your coalition topic.]]> 2018-01-23 19:19:18 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/223967933 DAILY DOSE AND STANDARD REVIEW QUIZ TOMORROW!!! STUDY! romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/224847985 2018-01-25 19:48:28 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/224847985 1/30/18 Media Center Day. Make sure you are studying for the daily dose and standard review quiz. I will also check your ELA composition books tomorrow. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/226222903 2018-01-30 17:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/226222903 Students practiced writing hooks to capture the readers attention. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/226769367
Don't forget to study the Daily Dose vocabulary standard review items for Friday's quiz. See attached.]]> 2018-01-31 19:30:47 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/226769367 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/226773359 2018-01-31 19:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/226773359 2/5/18 Today, students learned that argument writers should be FAIR, (give a sense of debate surrounding the issue or the different perspective involved), STRATEGIC (emphasize points and use absolute language), and CLEAR (Let the reader know exactly what the paper will argue by stating a claim) romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/228319452
Be sure to study for your Daily Dose and Standard review quiz. See the attached power-point.]]> 2018-02-05 19:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/228319452 2/6/18 be sure to study nightly for your Daily Dose and Standard review quiz. See the attached quizlet. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/228619008 2018-02-06 14:41:44 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/228619008 Students practiced writing an argumentative essay using the Write Score practice assessment tool. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/230805371 I have attached the Daily Dose and standard review Practice for this week. Please make sure your child studies for this quiz that will be given Friday.]]> 2018-02-12 20:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/230805371 2/13/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/231138761 Today the students started the Write Score Practice Assessment.

Use the quizlet attached to practice for your Daily Dose quiz given Friday 2/16/18.]]> 2018-02-13 16:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/231138761 2/15/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/232109982 Be sure to study for your Daily Dose and Standard Review quiz tomorrow.  Also, be sure to bring your devices for COMPETITIVE SPORTS RESEARCH only.

]]> 2018-02-15 19:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/232109982 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/233750960 2018-02-21 14:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/233750960 There will be a Daily Dose Test next Friday over vocabulary words 31-60. Students have these words and definitions in their notebooks. Monday, I will check to see that they have provided the definition for each of the words listed on yesterday's post. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/234404586 Today, students identified subjects, verbs, and phrases/clauses in a written activity after reviewing notes and video link below. Students can view the video below as a review on clauses and phrases.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0U4rc1HHcaw ]]> 2018-02-22 18:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/234404586 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/234892063 The Daily Dose Test has been moved to Thursday 3/1/18. It will be next THURSDAY instead of next Friday. Use the quizlet attached to study. I will also give students a grade Monday for having their words defined.

]]> 2018-02-23 20:13:39 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/234892063 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/238187532 ELA Mid-term Exam will be Thursday 3/8/18
The study guide is attached.]]> 2018-03-05 16:37:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/238187532 3/13/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/241385219 Study for your Daily Dose Quiz. It will be given Friday. See the attachment.]]> 2018-03-13 14:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/241385219 3/13/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/242366710 Study for your Daily Dose Quiz. It will be given Friday. See the attachment.]]> 2018-03-15 14:06:34 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/242366710 3/19/19 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/243664456 Be sure to study for your Daily Dose Quiz which will be given Friday.
Today we worked on answering constructed questions correctly.  See the next attachment for a strategy that we used.]]> 2018-03-19 17:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/243664456 3/19/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/243673758 A good strategy to use when answering constructed response questions.]]> 2018-03-19 18:04:34 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/243673758 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/254470671 2018-04-23 15:59:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/254470671 Choose two events for Fun Day. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/256994620 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MW2G3KG ]]> 2018-05-01 18:38:36 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/256994620 5/7/18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/258548041 Today we reviewed the daily dose vocabulary as well as literary techniques. After students copied the definitions they had to write a synonym for each word. Students, please start studying for your test that will be given Friday.]]> 2018-05-07 14:30:57 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/258548041 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/260929549 5/15/18      

Students will that take their ELA final next Tuesday, 5/22/18.  Students were required to look up examples for the terms on the study guide.  Please make sure your child studies. Each student has a study guide.]]> 2018-05-15 16:49:05 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/260929549 8/8/18 - Hello parents. Welcome to TMS 7th grade. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/272395351 In this unit students will write a Realistic Fiction story.  Today they created a heart map to generate ideas for writing.  Some did not in class and will finish this assignment tomorrow, so they will need to think of ideas to add to their maps.

]]> 2018-08-08 19:03:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/272395351 8/8/18 - Hello parents. Welcome to TMS 7th grade. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/272396499 In this unit students will write a Realistic Fiction story.  Today they created a heart map to generate ideas for writing.  Some did not in class and will finish this assignment tomorrow, so they will need to think of ideas to add to their maps.

]]> 2018-08-08 19:13:28 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/272396499 VOCABULARY for realistic fiction: romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/280032698 Inference- a conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning. 
 Protagonist - the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.  
 Antagonist - a person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something 
 
Notice and Note Signposts- reading strategies to help you as a reader pay attention to important parts of your book or story.
 
1. Contrast and Contradictions: When you’re reading and a character says or does something that’s opposite (contradicts) what he has been saying or doing all along.  
 
2. Aha Moment: When you are reading and suddenly a character realizes, understands, or finally figures something out. 
 
3. Tough Questions: When you’re reading and the character asks himself a difficult question.  
 
4. Words to the Wiser- When an older and sometimes wiser character gives advice.
 
5. Again and Again- when a word or theme keeps being repeated in the story.
 
6. Memory Moment- otherwise known as a flashback. A character is remembering something from the past.
 
Symbol– something that represents or stands for something 
 Symbolism– The use of symbols to represent a larger idea.  
 Imagery - visually descriptive or figurative language, especially in a literary work 
 Tone-The author’s attitude towards the story. (author uses descriptive words)  
 Mood- The atmosphere in a literary work meant to evoke certain feelings from a reader 
 Melancholy– a feeling of sadness, unhappiness, a gloomy feeling  
 Nostalgic – a yearning for a happy memory of the past; happiness felt in a former place.  
]]> 2018-09-11 18:21:10 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/280032698 Students received the rubric for their companion book. Please see below. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/304005843 2018-11-13 20:01:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/304005843 Companion Book. Due December 14th romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/311395211 Students are allowed to work on their companion books at home.  We will spend 2 days in the computer lab typing the chapters for the companion books. 

Each chapter of the the companion book should be written in the form of a mini-essay.  Please see the formula we discussed in class, below.]]> 2018-12-05 15:12:19 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/311395211 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/313988760 2018-12-12 18:38:18 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/313988760 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/318290534 2019-01-08 14:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/318290534 Nonfiction Notice and Note and ARGUMENT VOCABULARY romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/318301373 Nonfiction Notice and Note- quiz Friday 1/11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePiA0NCitxw

More terms for Friday quiz- 1/18:
https://quizlet.com/_5wcqp2

Nonfiction Notice and Note- just the signposts:
https://quizlet.com/_5wcp12

QUIZLET practice- quiz Friday 1/18
https://quizlet.com/179399408/argumentative-unit-flash-cards/

Sentence structure:
https://quizlet.com/_5wcsd9]]> 2019-01-08 14:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/318301373 . romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/318302989 Remember to study for the quiz that will be given tomorrow on the Notice and Note Signposts. Also click on the quizlet link below to practice identifying sentence structures.]]> 2019-01-08 14:20:16 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/318302989 LINK to resources for this unit romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/321666165 For our class resources for Unit 3, here is a link that includes anchor charts:
http://writing.cajonvalley.net/grade7/assets/unit3.html

In addition, this link includes text sets we will be using in coalition groups AND individual research for your final position paper- 2-13-19. We will have multiple days in the media center, computer lab, and use of the mini-computer cart for students who do not have access at home.]]> 2019-01-17 13:47:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/321666165 Making Quotes Work- 1-17-19 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/321670193 2019-01-17 13:54:58 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/321670193 Ways to Analyze Evidence 1-17-19 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/321670234 2019-01-17 13:55:04 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/321670234 1-16-19 Ranking evidence romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/326402004 2019-01-31 18:11:07 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/326402004 Daily Dose 1-5- quiz Friday romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/327331107 •Unkempt- not groomed
•Winsome- pretty, charming
•Mortify- to embarrass
•Abscond- to run away and hide (something)
•Deride- to make fun of (someone)
]]> 2019-02-04 15:01:03 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/327331107 Daily Dose quiz #1- Friday 2/1/1 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/327442377 https://quizlet.com/_60xzif]]> 2019-02-04 17:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/327442377 Daily Dose 1-5- quiz Friday romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/327783982 •Unkempt- not groomed
•Winsome- pretty, charming
•Mortify- to embarrass
•Abscond- to run away and hide (something)
•Deride- to make fun of (someone)
]]> 2019-02-05 14:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/327783982 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/329344664 2019-02-08 18:29:54 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/329344664 More sources- Competitive Sports romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/329371769 https://newsela.com/text-sets/134472

https://newsela.com/read/sports-outside-the-box/id/48437/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ciM1P_Smpq8

]]> 2019-02-08 19:17:27 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/329371769 AWUBIS practice- QUIZ TOMORROW- FRIDAY 2/11 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/329371923 https://quizlet.com/16353925/aaawwubbis-word-list-flash-cards/

DAILY DOSE quiz 2: Words 6-10
•Gawky- (GAW ke) adjective: awkward, clumsy 
•Interrogate-(in TARE uh gate) verb: to question 
•Blemish-(BLIM ish) noun: a noticeable imperfection 
•Ambush- (AM bush) verb: to hide and then attack 
•Bedlam-(BED lem) noun: a scene of uproar and noisy confusion 


]]> 2019-02-08 19:17:43 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/329371923 Monday February 25, 2019 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/334857511 Active and passive voice
Homework: QUIZIZZ- 
GAME CODE 
 472335 
 Ask your students to join game with this code at  https://join.quizizz.com 
]]> 2019-02-25 14:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/334857511 No DAILY DOSE quiz for week of 2/11 or 2/20; Daily Dose 11-15: Week of 2/25-3/1- QUIZ #3 on 3/1 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/334880015 ALOOF: (a LOOF) adjective: distant or not friendly
WAYWARD: (WAY word) adjective: reckless, disobedient
HUMDRUM: (HUM drum) adjective: lacking excitement; boring
DORMANT: (DOOR mant) adjective: not active, sleeping
OUTWIT: (out WIT) verb: to be more clever than someone else; to outsmart

]]> 2019-02-25 14:59:17 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/334880015 https://www.flocabulary.com/unit/active-passive-voice/ romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/335995713 Study for your Daily Dose Test that will be given Friday.
Don't forget to submit your Argument Essays by Friday.  Be sure to reference your argument rubric before submitting.
Practice identifying Active and Passive Voice]]> 2019-02-27 16:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/335995713 Parents...Students can finish typing their essays over the weekend and submit them on Monday. My email address is romonica.turner@hcbe.net romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/337033829 2019-03-01 20:41:21 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/337033829 Homework: 3/4/19 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/338004064 EQ: How can I recognize prepositions and prepositional phrases? 
What is the object of a prepositional phrase?
Warm up: Preposition pre-test; Daily Dose #4 16-20
Mini- lesson: preposition song; Flocabulary
Work session:
Preposition practice
Prepositions in songs https://en.islcollective.com/resources/printables/worksheets_doc_docx/prepositions_in_songs/prepositions/102296 
Find a poet/poem you want to share with the class. Create a visual (powerpoint, brochure, or poster) to share with the class on 3/14-3/15 during Midterms.
Homework: Daily Dose quiz 4 Friday; Poetry presentations 3/14-3/15; Quizizz on prepositions
1. Quizizz- Prepositions
GAME CODE
080682
Ask your students to join game with this code at https://join.quizizz.com
2. Study Daily Dose words: bloat, disgruntled, somberly, condemn, ponder- quiz Friday
3. Poetry research- see rubric in post below. Presentations due: 3/14
4. *If you did not finish the song sheet, here are the songs you will need
“Earth Song”- Michael Jackson
“Heroes”- Wallflowers
Fiona Apple- “Across the Universe”
“Stressed Out”- 21 Pilots
“Lean On”- Major Lazer
“Bloodstream”- Foy Vance
“My Way”- Sinatra
“Sun and Moon”- Above and Beyond
“Dreams”- Cranberries
“Just a Day”- Feeder
“Under Pressure” – Queen
 “Mosh”- Obie Trice
“Insomnia”- Faithless
“Feeling Good”- Muse

]]> 2019-03-05 16:52:15 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/338004064 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/338015599 Be sure to study these terms for your test on Friday.]]> 2019-03-05 17:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/338015599 Daily Dose- quiz Friday romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/342416468 EQ: How does poetry differ from other genres of  reading/ writing?
Warm up: Daily Dose 4
Mini- lesson: Poetry- 

Flocabulary https://www.flocabulary.com/search/?q=poetry ; United Streaming- https://app.discoveryeducation.com/learn/collections/83605a0f-586a-4ada-bb6d-1826aa2fc93b?utm_campaign=Curated_Collections&utm_medium=Search_Banner&utm_source=DiscoveryEducation 
Literary terms- simile/ metaphor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pEMPUbPVJis 
Work session:
Poetry practice 
Biography.com- find a poet and write a brief summary of their life and work. Include at least ten facts.
Homework:  Continue to review Milestone terms; Review literary terms
Find a poem you would like to share Thursday and Friday
DAILY DOSE- quiz FRIDAY
Jubilant- (JOO buh luhnt) adjective: very happy and delighted 
Livid- (LIV id) adjective: very angry 
Encumber- (in COME bur) verb: to weigh down, burden 
Erroneous- (ear ROAN e us) adjective: containing an error 
Cantankerous- (con TANK er us) adjective: hard to get along with; ornery  
]]> 2019-03-18 14:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/342416468 Poetry Project and Presentation romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/342513798 NAME:  __________________________________ CLASS:  ____

POETRY PRESENTATION PROJECT

Directions: As an introduction to Poetry, you will follow the directions below to complete your poetry project.  You will present your project on Friday, March 22, the Friday BEFORE Spring Break. This presentation will count as a Major grade. 

Step 1: Go to Mrs. Eliopolo’s padlet and view the list of poems and poets

Step 2: Find a poet you like- one who you think represents you, your style, or your beliefs. Sign up for that specific poet with Mrs. Eliopolo. (She will update her Padlet to let you know which poets are still available.)

Step 3: Research about the poet using the. Type a brief biography of their life, their poems, their style, and their contribution to literature. Do not just print from your source! Summarize your findings and paraphrase (put the information in your own words). You MUST include your source (reference) on your visual aid.

Step 4: Read and study one of this poet’s poems. Print it off. What message do you think the poet is trying to convey with the poem?

Step 5: Create a visual aid for your presentation. This can be anything of your choosing: Poster, Powerpoint, Prezi, iMovie, voicethread.com... be creative and have fun with it. 

Step 6: Present your visual aid to the class by reading your summary and the poem you have chosen. You will finish with your own thoughts about the poem and the poet’s contribution to literature. Why should we study this poet?

RUBRIC: (25 points each x4)= 100 points

Presentation- You will present your presentations to the class on Friday, March 22. Presentations should not be longer than 5-8 minutes- so practice getting your time right. You will be scored on your fluency (how well you read the poem), your volume (can we hear you clearly), your pronunciation (practice how to say unfamiliar words), and how much you can tell us about the poet and poem.


Biography links:
https://www.poets.org/
Note: Use the link after the poets’ name if they have *** after their name
 
Meghan Holcomb Snow by David Berman                    
Captures a narrative in miniature with a creative structure.
2. Deer Hit by Jon Loomis
Students won’t soon forget this poem, both for the story and the sensory details.

3. Eating Poetry by Mark Strand
Read this poem to discuss the meaning beyond the literal words on the page.

4. Fire and Ice by Robert Frost
Frost doesn’t hold back with this poem, an ideal one for discussion and debate.
 
5. Having a Coke With You by Frank O’Hara
Teach this poem for how O’Hara uses references or for the humor.

6. That Sure Is My Little Dog by Eleanor Lerman

Lehman engages with popular culture and an irreverent tone.
 
 
7. Mother to Son by Langston Hughes
A politically charged poem that still rings true today, Hughes’ poetry, but particularly Mother to Son, is timeless.
 
8. Another Reason Why I Don’t Keep a Gun in the House by Billy Collins
Any student who’s ever felt annoyed or had to put up with daily frustrations will relate to this poem.

Bre'anna Johnson: The Rose That Grew From Concrete by Tupac Shakur***
The late artist created a clear connection between the rhythm and deeper meaning of poetry and rap.

https://www.biography.com/people/tupac-shakur-206528

 10. Beethoven by Shane Koyczan***
This poem is a biography in verse that connects Beethoven’s story to the universal. 

https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/shane-koyczan

11. Oranges by Gary Soto
Soto’s poem about trying to impress a girl shows what small moments reveal about ourselves, and how those moments embed themselves in our memories.

12. Still I Rise by Maya Angelou
A political, uplifting, call to action that students should read right when they’re starting to define the mark they can have on the world.

13. And the Ghosts by Graham Foust
An example of just what one line can do.
 
14. So You Want to Be a Writer by Charles Bukowski
Sheds light on the writing process, with a sense of humor and a tongue-in-cheek challenge.

15. This Is Just to Say by William Carlos Williams
This poem leaves lots of space for inference, which leads to great discussion.

16. Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night by Dylan Thomas
A solid work for teaching poetry elements (repetition, rhyme scheme …).

17. We Real Cool by Gwendolyn Brooks
This fun, quirky poem captures the mood of teenagers and leaves a lot to talk about.

18. Daddy by Sylvia Plath
Plath rarely minces words and this is no exception—this poem is stuffed full of deeper meaning.

19. I died for Beauty, but was scarce by Emily Dickinson
Dickinson is so good at creating mood, this time about reflection.

20. Annabel Lee by Edgar Allan Poe
A ghost story wrapped up in a poem, another Poe classic.

21. Ode to a Large Tuna in the Market by Pablo Neruda
The rest of the poem is as humorous as the title, and it’s fun to dissect and analyze how Neruda writes about everyday objects, like the tuna on ice.

22. A Total Stranger One Black Day by E. E. Cummings
Use this poem to teach ways to approach point of view.Classroom Ideas

https://www.weareteachers.com/24-must-share-poems-for-middle-school-and-high-school/
 

EXAMPLE PROJECT

Tom Wayman’s Biography

(Biography) Poet Tom Wayman lives in British Columbia which is in Canada. He was born in 1945. Neither of his parents were poets. In 1966, he received a scholarship for writing to University of California. He is a teacher and he has written many poems. 

(Poems) He has won many awards for the many poems he has written. One of his poems is “Did I Miss Anything?” 

(Style) He likes poems that are about people’s jobs.  

(Contribution to Literature) He helps other poets by editing their poems. 

(My favorite Tom Wayman poem) I love this poem because it’s sarcastic! As I read, I can picture the student asking the teacher if they missed anything. I can picture in my mind the teacher looking sarcastically at the student and telling them that “No, you didn’t miss anything…well, just EVERYTHING!” 

(Poem’s Message) I think the message is that if you miss a day of class or work you miss a lot! 

(Visual Aid)  (See the "Tom Wayman" Power Point Below)

(Why study this poem?) I studied this poem because I love sarcasm! (I think my students know that…lol.). I want to think about this poem the next time a student comes up to me and asks if they missed anything while they were absent. I want to share it with the other teachers and watch them as they laugh. I want to put it up in the office and watch other adults read it and begin to laugh. 

 
POEM
Did I Miss Anything?

Nothing. When we realized you weren’t here

we sat with our hands folded on our desks

in silence, for the full two hours

 

     Everything. I gave an exam worth

     40 percent of the grade for this term

     and assigned some reading due today

     on which I’m about to hand out a quiz

     worth 50 percent

 

Nothing. None of the content of this course

has value or meaning

Take as many days off as you like:

any activities we undertake as a class

I assure you will not matter either to you or me

and are without purpose

 

     Everything. A few minutes after we began last time

     a shaft of light suddenly descended and an angel

     or other heavenly being appeared

     and revealed to us what each woman or man must do

     to attain divine wisdom in this life and

     the hereafter

     This is the last time the class will meet

     before we disperse to bring the good news to all people  on earth.

 

Nothing. When you are not present

how could something significant occur?

 

     Everything. Contained in this classroom

     is a microcosm of human experience

     assembled for you to query and examine and ponder

     This is not the only place such an opportunity has been gathered

 

     but it was one place

 

     And you weren’t here

—Tom Wayman

 

References

https://justaddstudents.com/12-poems/
http://www.tomwayman.com/bio/

 

 





]]> 2019-03-18 17:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/342513798 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/342564473 Test Friday]]> 2019-03-18 18:42:52 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/342564473 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343306226 2019-03-20 13:19:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343306226 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343306756 2019-03-20 13:20:38 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343306756 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343307877 2019-03-20 13:22:31 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343307877 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343498469 2019-03-20 18:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343498469 Flipgrid code: Spmgkt9 "I Am From"...PLEASE get your parents' permission to record your poem for our poetry unit. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343499157 https://flipgrid.com/spmgkt9

Remember only positive comments.]]> 2019-03-20 18:48:36 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/343499157 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/348692263 2019-04-04 19:02:32 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/348692263 MILESTONE PRACTICE romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/349665530 Sentence structure review:
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/flashcards/580d01dbe18081560ea82b35?q=%2Fjoin&source=quizModal
Historical fiction genre:
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/flashcards/5a2f0193585c251400a5ca8e?q=%2Fjoin&source=quizModal
Active and passive voice:
https://quizizz.com/admin/quiz/flashcards/58be1d7a981d974d18698065?q=%2Fjoin&source=quizModal
Milestone Key terms:
Homework- https://quizizz.com
Code: 638357

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRACTICE IN PREPARATION FOR MILESTONES]]> 2019-04-08 18:40:08 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/349665530 Daily Dose Quiz 8- Friday romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/359489774 •Inferior- (in FEAR e or) adjective: of little or less importance 
•Banter- (BAN tur) verb:  to tease someone in a friendly way 
•Scurry-  (SKUREE) verb:  to move quickly; scamper Think Of:  Hurry 
Abominable- (uh BOM uh nuh buhl) adjective:  deserving or causing disgust 
Decorum- (de CORE um) noun:  proper behavior 



]]> 2019-05-13 14:14:42 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/359489774 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/359491174 2019-05-13 14:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/359491174 Daily Dose Quiz 8- Friday romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/359493490 •Inferior- (in FEAR e or) adjective: of little or less importance 
•Banter- (BAN tur) verb:  to tease someone in a friendly way 
•Scurry-  (SKUREE) verb:  to move quickly; scamper Think Of:  Hurry 
Abominable- (uh BOM uh nuh buhl) adjective:  deserving or causing disgust 
Decorum- (de CORE um) noun:  proper behavior 



]]> 2019-05-13 14:21:59 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/359493490 7TH GRADE ELA STUDY GUIDE FOR SPRING FINAL EXAM romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/360462636
Know the follow terms below, identify them in lines/sentences and in poetry, and understand the message that the  author is trying to convey. 

1.   Metaphor
2.   Alliteration
3.   Simile
4.   Hyperbole
5.   Rhythm 
6.   Repetition
7.   Rhyme
8.   Enjambment*
9.   Personification
10.                Onomatopoeia
11.                Imagery
12.                Irony*

 

The students will have at least three reading comprehension components based on the three major genres nonfiction, fiction, and poetry.

 

]]> 2019-05-15 17:28:30 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/360462636 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/360492758 2019-05-15 18:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/360492758 Storyboard links: Please submit your storyboards to your class period. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/360803714
Middle School Survival Guide

Students are completing a Middle School Survival Guide for upcoming 7th graders.  They have been given the option to write a letter, create a brochure or create a story board.  If students choose to do a storyboard, they should click on the appropriate link below for their class.  Each student has a rubric.

Turner 3rd pd.
https://www.storyboardthat.com/quick-login/o/romonic/looked23/29-9d202x783/fdgyl99rb

Turner 4th pd.
https://www.storyboardthat.com/quick-login/o/romonic/looked23/3c-07202xc35/v6itpqx82

Turner 5th pd.
https://www.storyboardthat.com/quick-login/o/romonic/looked23/3a-27202x41c/kwste76bh


Turner 6th pd.
https://www.storyboardthat.com/quick-login/o/romonic/looked23/76-37202x1d5/vuncwpxij


]]> 2019-05-16 14:19:09 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/360803714 The month of August we are working on writing realistic fiction. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375040459 We went to the library on 8/13. Therefore, every student should have at least one fiction novel(book). They are expected to for 30 minutes every night. The reading can be broken up into three 10 minute segments, two 15 segments or 30 minutes straight. By the end of the year they should be able to read 30 minutes straight if the don't already.]]> 2019-08-16 15:29:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375040459 The month of August we are working on writing realistic fiction. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375040485 The students need to complete their first narrative rough drafts.

]]> 2019-08-16 15:29:29 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375040485 Today 8/16 We discussed methods of characterization romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375040667 2019-08-16 15:30:10 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375040667 Homework Announcement for 8/20 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375809627 The students need to finish writing a three page realistic fiction story in their notebooks. . The story must include the following: characters, setting, conflict/problem, action, and resolution with an emotional or physical ending. The story is due Wednesday, August 21st. 


]]> 2019-08-20 18:52:07 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375809627 Narrative Writing Rubric for Realistic Fiction 8/20. See previous post for homework due tomorrow. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375810887 2019-08-20 18:55:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/375810887 When to start a new paragraph 8/21 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/376096323 2019-08-21 17:14:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/376096323 Show Don't Tell 8/21 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/376096410 This video explain the process of using indirect characterization in writing. This will help the student to elaborate the details in their writing.]]> 2019-08-21 17:14:40 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/376096410 List of transitional words to help the student paper flow 8/21 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/376096442 The student will have a hard copy as well in their notebooks.]]> 2019-08-21 17:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/376096442 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377432524 2019-08-27 11:57:22 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377432524 8/26 Focus on Dialogue romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377980608 2019-08-28 17:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377980608 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377981136 2019-08-28 17:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377981136 Students romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377981806 2019-08-28 17:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/377981806 Students will be quizzed tomorrow on Characterization and Plot. They will also have to punctuate dialogue correctly. In addition to the practice in class, they have notes. Please ALWAYS check padlet for resources used in class. They should also continue to work on their 3rd scene. They have been working on them in class. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/378371420 2019-08-29 16:42:14 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/378371420 8/28 Revising and Editing romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383268236 2019-09-12 14:04:28 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383268236 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383268293 2019-09-12 14:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383268293 When to start a new paragraph 8/21 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383445950 2019-09-12 18:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383445950 8/28 Revising and Editing romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383446153 2019-09-12 18:09:44 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383446153 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383446359 2019-09-12 18:10:02 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/383446359 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/391469397 Readers understands texts when they stop and notice and note important parts of a story. Please continue to use these different strategies when reading your own books.]]> 2019-09-30 17:07:44 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/391469397 MIDTERM TERMS romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/391473897 Study on QUIZLET:
https://quizlet.com/_75t0su ]]> 2019-09-30 17:14:37 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/391473897 Students will take their mid-term exams on Friday. They were given study guides last Friday. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/391475605 2019-09-30 17:17:06 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/391475605 Four types of sentences romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/398502297 2019-10-16 14:43:12 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/398502297 Students are learning that when they read, they are not just walking on words but grasping the soul of them. They are writing about their reading. At the end of the unit, they will write a companion book to the book they are currently reading. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/398502870 2019-10-16 14:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/398502870 10/17/19 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/399104944 Finish reading "The Stolen Party" and complete the graphic organizer on the character. Continue studying the four sentence types.]]> 2019-10-17 15:49:01 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/399104944 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/401075022 2019-10-22 18:41:04 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/401075022 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/401105402 2019-10-22 19:28:23 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/401105402 Four types of sentences romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/402052943 10/24/19 - Students will test tomorrow over the four types of sentences. STUDY your notes and practice assignments completed in class.]]> 2019-10-24 14:30:44 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/402052943 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/404056714 2019-10-29 18:06:40 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/404056714 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/404074308 2019-10-29 18:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/404074308 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/404075605 2019-10-29 18:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/404075605 11/6/19 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/407566730 We are studying the Nonfiction Notice and Note Signposts. They help students better understand the text they read.]]> 2019-11-06 16:46:42 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/407566730 11/6/9 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/407592180 Students will take a test over Text Structures Friday.  They have notes.  We have also practiced identifying them in class. Please see the power-point above. ]]> 2019-11-06 17:19:48 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/407592180 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/407599477 2019-11-06 17:29:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/407599477 Text features and Notice and Notes Signposts Test tomorrow. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/411271900 Your introductions to your chapter should be completed tonight. ]]> 2019-11-14 15:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/411271900 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/411381462 2019-11-14 18:08:13 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/411381462 Students should complete their essays tonight. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/414202697 They have the Character Analysis outline to complete this. This is the end of unit cumulative assessment. ]]> 2019-11-20 18:21:33 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/414202697 Read the following article in preparation for our STEM visit and lab on December 12th... romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/418716734 We will be annotating this article in class. What do you notice? What should you note? How is the article arranged (text structure)? What features are used?]]> 2019-12-02 19:54:56 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/418716734 December 2, 2019 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/418716778 •EQ: What vocabulary do I need to know for 
argument reading and writing?
•Warm up: Paragraph correction- Hanukkah; CNN news
•Mini-lesson: Argument vocabulary- copy in vocabulary or writing section https://quizlet.com/356673062/argument-quiz-2-flash-cards/
•https://quizlet.com/179399408/argumentative-unit-flash-cards/
•Work session:  1. Students wrote their Opinion/Argument On-Demand Writing Assessment
•2. Introduction to argument unit with a look at common text and annotation. “Would You Move to Mars?”
Homework: Bring materials for our STEM lab on 12/12. (clean socks, straws)
]]> 2019-12-02 19:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/418716778 December 2, 2019 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/418717250 •EQ: What vocabulary do I need to know for argument reading and writing?
•Warm up: Paragraph correction
•Mini-lesson: Argument vocabulary- copy in vocabulary or writing section https://quizlet.com/356673062/argument-quiz-2-flash-cards/
•https://quizlet.com/179399408/argumentative-unit-flash-cards/
•Work session:  1. Argument pre-test
•2. Introduction to argument unit with a look at common text and annotation.

Homework: Bring materials for our STEM lab on 12/12. (clean socks, straws); Read both articles (attached) in preparation for our STEM lessons next week.
]]> 2019-12-02 19:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/418717250 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/420873277 2019-12-06 17:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/420873277 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/420873359 2019-12-06 17:09:29 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/420873359 12/12/19 - Please study for your vocabulary test given tomorrow. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/423506055 2019-12-12 19:40:09 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/423506055 Students were given a study guide for their ELA Final last Friday 12/13/19. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/424959635 2019-12-17 13:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/424959635 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/433090737 1/17/20
Students should work on their argumentative essays.  The introduction and 1st body paragraphs are due Tuesday.   We color coded the introduction and 1st body paragraph on an exemplar essay.  They can use it as a guide. ]]> 2020-01-17 18:53:29 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/433090737 1/23/20 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/435345413 Complete the final copy of the 1st Argument Essay.  DUE TOMORROW - 1-24-20.
Student have a color coded sample/exemplar essay to use as a guide and a rubric/checklist.]]> 2020-01-23 19:45:45 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/435345413 Source 1: Website to refer to for information for the student's argument essay romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436451114 2020-01-27 15:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436451114 Source 2: Website to refer to for information for the student's argument essay romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436451233 2020-01-27 15:26:04 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436451233 Source 3 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436451297 2020-01-27 15:26:10 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436451297 1/27/20 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436507645 Students are preparing to write an essay on "Should We colonize and Move to Mars?" They can view the 3 resources below as well research the topic on their own. I have also provided articles in class for them to read and take notes from.]]> 2020-01-27 16:41:40 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/436507645 2/11/20 - Students are to provide two different words for each suffix along with the meaning for each. They started in class. It is due tomorrow, 2/12/20. They will have a test on Friday. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/443926175  
-able………..can do something
-ible……….can do something
-ed…………past tense; has already happened
-er………………..a person who does an action
-ful…………full of
-fy…………..to make
-ing………..present tense; is happening
-ist……………..a person who does an action or believes in a  certain idea
-ize…………to make
-less……….not having 
]]> 2020-02-11 19:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/443926175 Students will be taking the Write Score Assessment today 2/19/20 and tomorrow 2/20/20. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/447695966 We will begin our Historical Fiction Unit Friday.]]> 2020-02-19 20:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/447695966 2/28/20 Students were given a study today in preparation for the mid-term next week. I am also attaching a link to quizlet for students to use to practice. See below. romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/452221917 https://quizlet.com/490847275/midterm-2020-flash-cards/?new ]]> 2020-02-28 20:10:13 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/452221917 MARCH MADNESS!!! VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITES HERE: romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/454273862 https://brackets.commoninja.com/bracket/25b5823d-4129-41ff-abba-2d4cac29ada1]]> 2020-03-04 12:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/454273862 ZOOM Meeting Today March 26, 2020 Good Morning Students!! I hope everyone is staying safe during this time. Team 7A teachers and I are missing you guys and want to talk to you and see you, so we're doing a ZOOM session tomorrow. This is like a video conference that can only hold 100 people at a time, so we want to see and talk to as many of you as possible. You can use your phone, computer, or tablet. I can't wait to see you tomorrow! The log in information is listed below:Erica Fleming is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Team 7A Meeting with students Time: Mar 27, 2020 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://hcbe.zoom.us/j/615268732?pwd=amhKU2VmY1k5R3hHOXVwK1NQVG5CZz09 Meeting ID: 615 268 732 Password: 857239 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/478514355 2020-03-27 14:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/478514355 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/478983490 2020-03-27 18:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/478983490 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/478984372 2020-03-27 18:29:12 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/478984372 Google Classroom code: annqpxd romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/479039576 2020-03-27 19:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/479039576 If you need an extra resource, please view the Google Classroom Video https://youtu.be/SvC3VQ09t18 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/492135000 Also attached is the weekly schedule. This was sent to your email as well. ]]> 2020-04-04 04:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/492135000 The class code for CommonLit is 4J5EV5 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/492784514 2020-04-04 22:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/492784514 romonica_turner https://padlet.com/romonica_turner/class/wish/492874583 Romonica Turner is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.  TUESDAY

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Time: Apr 7, 2020 1:30 PM

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