7A Language Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Lisa Tarkoff
- Term
- 2021-2022
- Department
- MS- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
Due:
Pick Your Path Story Slides Due
You will have 15 minutes to proofread and finalize your work at the beginning of class.
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Gifted Hands Whole Book Test
- Prepare for this test by reviewing all slide lessons.
- Focus on examples of Ben Carson's "Think Big" Philosophy. How did he put this philosophy into practice over the course of the book? Provide specific examples from the book.
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Read Chapters 13-17, Gifted Hands, and Complete Slides
Read Chapters 13-17, Gifted Hands, and Complete Slides
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Voc. 12 Quiz
Voc. 12 Quiz
Review Previous Units' Words
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7-12 Gifted Hands
Read Chapters 7-12, Gifted Hands
Complete slides.
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Voc. 12 Due
Voc. 12 Workbook Due
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Medieval Monologues
Be prepared to present your medieval monologues in class this week.
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Read Gifted Hands, Chapters 1-6
Read Gifted Hands, Chapters 1-6
Complete chapter slides.
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Monologue: Historical Research and Character Analysis
Complete first four pages-
Monologue: Historical Research and Character Analysis
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Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Novel
Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story Novel
Make sure to have a digital or hard copy of this book when you return from Easter break.
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Read Chapters 49-58, Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Complete Novel Study Packet
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Crispin Evidence Tracker Due/In-Class Essay
Crispin Evidence Tracker Due/In-Class Essay
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Read Chapters 37-48, Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Complete Novel Study Packet
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Read Chapters 19-36, Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Complete Novel Study Packet
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Read Chapters 1-18, Crispin: The Cross of Lead
Complete Novel Study Packet
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Vocabulary Unit 11 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 11 Quiz
Review Previous Unit's Words
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Vocabulary Unit 11 Due
Vocabulary Unit 11 Due
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Bring Class Novel: Crispin, The Cross of Lead
Have a hard copy or digital version of Crispin, The Cross of Lead
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Annotated Bibliography and Evidence Tracker: Nonfiction Source
Add the nonfiction source of your choosing to your annotated bibliography and evidence tracker.
Submit both to Google Classroom.
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Essay Research
Finish Evidence Tracker
Complete Annotated Bibliography
- Christmas Carol
- Magi
- Lemon Brown
- Tuesdays with Morrie
- Living on One Dollar
- Ted Talk
- Can We Cultivate Our Own Happiness
- Nonfiction Source of your Choice
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Voc. 10 Quiz
Voc. 10 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Voc. 10 Workbook Due
Voc. 10 Workbook Due
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Annotated Bibliography
Make sure your annotated bibliography is updated. Include Living on One Dollar documentary.
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Vocabulary Unit 9 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 9 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Treasure of Lemon Brown Quiz
Reread the story.
Review slides, focusing on these topics:
- Static/Dynamic Characters
- Conflict
- Theme
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Vocabulary Unit 9 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 9 Workbook Due
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The Gift of the Magi Quiz
Reread the story for comprehension.
Know types of irony and theme.
Identify examples of figurative language.
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Voc. 8 Vocabulary Quiz
Voc. 8 Vocabulary Quiz
Review prior unit's words.
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Irony Cartoon Due: The Gift of the Magi
Irony Cartoon Due: The Gift of the Magi
Complete neatly, with color.
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Voc. 8 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 8 Workbook Due
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Voc. Unit 7 Quiz
Vocab. Unit 7 Quiz.
Review words from previous units.
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Voc. 7 Due
Voc. Unit 7 Workbook Due
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Act 2: Christmas Carol Test
Review Lesson 3 and 4 Slides
Topics:
Elements of Drama: Vocabulary Terms
Types of Conflict
Stage Directions- Purpose
Cause and Effect (How character's actions affect plot)
Character- Change Over Time
Adjusting your reading rate to suit your purpose
Story Plot
Theme
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Vocabulary Unit 6 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 6 Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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Christmas Carol, Act 1: Reading Comprehension Test
Review lesson slides (Intro to A Christmas Carol, Lesson 1, Lesson 2)
PDF version of play is linked in the slides.
Concepts to Know:
- Dialogue
- Conflict
- Dynamic and Static Characters
- Purpose for Reading
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Lesson 2 Slides Due: Christmas Carol
Lesson 2 Slides Due: Christmas Carol
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Vocabulary Unit 6 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 6 Workbook Due
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Image Grammar/Brushstroke Test
Use Study Guide Slides on Google Classroom to review for the test.
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Intro to A Christmas Carol Slides Due
Intro to A Christmas Carol Slides Due
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Giver- Whole Book Slides Due
Giver- Whole Book Slides Due
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The Giver, Whole Book Reading Comprehension Test
The Giver, Whole Book Reading Comprehension Test
Review chapter slides to prepare for the test.
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Read The Giver, 17-23 and complete slides
Read The Giver, 17-23 and complete slides
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Vocabulary Unit 5 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 5 Quiz
Remember to review previous unit's words.
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Vocabulary Unit 5 Due
Vocabulary Unit 5 Due
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Giver Slides: Chapters 10-16 due
Giver Slides: Chapters 10-16 due
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Memoir Brainstorming
Select your topic (slide 11)
Complete at least one of slides 12-15 (You choose which one but all will be completed before you begin writing).
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Giver Reading Slides 5-9 Due
Read Chapters 5-9 and complete Reading Slides
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Memoir Brainstorming Slides 1-10
Memoir Brainstorming Slides 1-10
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Vocabulary Unit 4 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 4 Workbook Due
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Vocabulary Unit 4 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 4 Quiz
Review past unit's spiral review words.
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Read The Giver, Chapters 1-4 and complete comprehension question slides
Read The Giver, Chapters 1-4 and complete comprehension question slides
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Grammar Chapter 3 Test: Pronouns
Grammar Chapter 3 Test: Pronouns
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The Giver- Bring the book or have a digital copy this week.
The Giver- Bring the book or have a digital copy this week.
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Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 3 Quiz
Remember to review words from previous lessons, since some may be on this unit's quiz.
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Vocabulary Unit 3 Due
Vocabulary Unit 3 Due
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Dystopian Literature Test
Study Guide is on Google Stream and linked here. https://docs.google.com/document/d/19hO4nTWW8NIrtCkimTh__9w1FNA_AfI5KroyDj3yUDk/edit?usp=sharing
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Dystopia Lesson 3: Slides 6 and 14
Dystopia Lesson 3: Slides 6 and 14
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Dystopia Lesson 2
Complete all slides in Dystopia Lesson 2.
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Cornell Notes: Einstein Article
Cornell Notes: Einstein Article
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Vocabulary Unit 2 Quiz
Make sure to review unit 1 words, since there are review words on the quiz.
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Vocabulary Unit 2 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 2 Workbook Due
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Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz
Vocabulary Unit 1 Quiz
7th Grade: Vocabulary Resource
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 8 (VIII)
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 8 (VIII)
8th Grade:Vocabulary Resource
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 9 (IV)
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots
Use Level 9 (IV)
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Harrison Bergeron Reading Comprehension Test
See study guide on Classroom Stream.
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Spiritual Gifts Survey
Complete the Spiritual Gifts Test and Tally the Scoring Matrix
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Theme Slides Due
Theme Slides Due
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Vocabulary Unit 1 Workbook Due
Vocabulary Unit 1 Workbook Due
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Grammar Ch. 2 Test: Nouns
See study guide on Google Classroom
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Video Comparison Paragraphs Due
Video Comparison Paragraphs Due
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Summarizing Slides Due
Summarizing Slides Due
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Character Inferences Slides Due
Character Inferences Slides Due
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Socratic Questions Due
Socratic Questions Due
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Harrison Assignment
Upload completed "Harrison Assignment" Document to Google Classroom.
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Self-Portrait (Micrography)
Complete your pencil version of your self-portrait with all words, lettering. You will have time to use a black Sharpie to finish in class.
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Selfie Project
Come to class with a full size photo of yourself (portrait) on your iPad and/or printed out (5 x 7 size).
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Identity Mural
Final Draft: Identity Mural Due
Fully Colored