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Voc. Unit 11 Workbook Due

Voc. Unit 11 Workbook Due

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Voc. 11 Quiz

Study unit 11 and previous units' words.

Past Assignments

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Grammar Ch. 6 Test: Prepositions, Conjunctions, Interjections

Grammar Ch. 6 Test 

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Monologue Performances this Week

See Google Classroom for rubric and expectations.

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Vocabulary Unit 10 Quiz

Vocabulary Unit 10 Quiz
Review previous units' words.

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Vocabulary Unit 10 Workbook Due

Vocabulary Unit 10 Workbook Due

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Read Crispin 49-End of the Book; Complete Slides

Prepare for Whole Book reading comprehension test by reviewing slide for all chapters and quizzes. 

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Read Crispin, Chapters 37-48; Complete chapter slides.

Read Crispin, Chapters 37-48; Complete chapter slides. 

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Identity in Christ Video Due

Identity in Christ Video Due at the beginning of class. Bible time was allocated for this.

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Grammar Ch. 5 Test: Adjectives and Adverbs

Grammar Ch. 5: Adjectives and Adverbs
Review the Study Guide provided in class. 
Review the lessons and materials on Google Classroom. 

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Read Crispin, Chapters 19-36 and complete the slides.

Read Crispin, Chapters 19-36 and complete the slides. 

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Read Crispin, Chapters 1-18 and Complete the Reading Comprehension Slides

Read Crispin, Chapters 1-18 and complete the reading comprehension slides.
This will prepare you for a reading comprehension quiz.

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Voc. 9 Quiz

Voc. 9 Quiz
Review previous units' words. 

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Voc. 9 Workbook Due

Voc. 9 Workbook Due

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Purchase Class Novel: Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi (digital or paperback)

Purchase Class Novel: Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi (digital or paperback)
 

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Annotated Bibliography and Evidence Tracker Due

Annotated Bibliography and Evidence Tracker Due

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Grammar Ch. 3 Test: Pronouns

Study the PDF lessons that we complete in class.
You will get a practice test the day before the actual test.

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Voc. 8 Workbook Due and Quiz

Voc. 8 Workbook Due
and Quiz!
Review previous units' words. 

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Wikipedia Biography Assignment Due by 11:59 PM

- Use a readable font of 12 pt, single spacing
- Only headings are bolded.  Keep lines that divide topics.
- Include all required topics.
- Add hyperlinks throughout.
- Proof for spelling/grammar.
- Picture is professional-looking.
- Include information in the sidebar.
 
Your goal is to imitate a real Wikipedia page as much as possible.
 

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Complete Evidence Tracker for Tuesdays with Morrie

Complete Evidence Tracker for Tuesdays with Morrie, if not completed in class. 

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Ted Talk: How to Buy Happiness

Complete Ted Talk, Evidence Tracker, and Annotated Bibliography entries.

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Voc. 7 Quiz

Voc. 7 Quiz
Review previous units' words.

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The Treasure of Lemon Brown Test

Reread the story.
Study lesson slides.
Focus on these concepts:
- Static and Dynamic Characterization
- Conflict
- Theme
- Legacy/Biblical Connections
- Figurative Language
- How setting, imagery, and word choice lead to mood.

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Mood Slides Due

Complete Mood Slides.

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Voc. 7 Workbook Due

Voc. 7 Workbook Due

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Magi Film Comparison Due

Magi Film Comparison Due
Skip the last page.

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Treasure of Lemon Brown Slides

Complete slides through #15.

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Voc. Unit 6 Quiz

Review previous unit's words. 

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The Gift of the Magi Test

Reread the story.
Study slides (Lesson 1 & 2; Lesson 3; Lesson 4)
Topics to know and to identify in the story:
- Figurative Language
- Types of Irony 
- Allusions
- Symbolism
- Theme

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Voc. Unit 6 Workbook Due

Voc. Unit 6 Workbook Due

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Symbolism Quilt Square Due, if not completed in class

Symbolism Quilt Square Due, if not completed in class

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Philanthropy Project: Gift Cards

Please remember to bring your gift cards (of any amount) to Mrs. Tarkoff's classroom to support Olive Crest.
 

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Act 2, A Christmas Carol Test

We will finish Act 2, A Christmas Carol, after the Act 1 Test.

To prepare for them Act 2 test:
- Reread Act 2 (PDF linked on slides)
- Study Lesson 3 Slides
--- Drama vocabulary
--- Conflict
--- Stage Directions
--- Adjusting your reading rate to suit the purpose

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Voc. 5 Quiz

Voc. 5 Quiz
Review previous units' words.

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Act 1: A Christmas Carol Test

To prepare for the test:
- Reread Act 1 (PDF linked on slides).
- Study content on Intro Slides; Lesson 1 and Lesson 2 Slides
--- Dickens's life events and their effects on his writing
--- Philanthropy, Biblical Perspective
--- Marley's sins and regrets
--- Dynamic and Static Characters
--- How dialogue reveals character
--- Conflict in Literature/Conflict Resolution
--- Purposes for Reading
 
 

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Voc. 5 Workbook Due

Voc. 5 Workbook Due

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Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol slides due

Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol slides due

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Voc. Unit 4 Quiz Rescheduled to Wednesday

Voc. 4 Quiz. Review previous units' words.

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Absence Make-up

Anyone who missed the Mediator Discussion Activity, please come at lunch on 11/15 to complete this assignment.

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In-Class Perspective Essay

Please make every effort to not miss this class. We are at the end of the trimester, and this is a final writing piece. Schedules are tight due to the cancellation of school on 11/9 and 11/13.

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Voc. 4 Quiz

Voc. 4 Quiz. Review previous units' words.
Moved due to days off from school.

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Shoebox Reminder

Please remember to help RHLS meet its goal of 1000 shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child by filling 2 shoeboxes each (at least).
Bring these to class on Wednesday.

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Voc. 4 Workbook Due

Voc. 4 Workbook Due

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Discussion Prep

To prepare for Rikki/Nagaina Mediation:
- Read Mediator Script, Slide 9 and prepare for this topic
- Slide 14: Parties Viewpoint/Claim/I Statements
- Cobra vs. RTT Questions (separate document)

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Grammar Chapter 4 Test: Verbs

Use the lesson PDF and practice test to study. Additional study materials are given on Google Classroom (Verb Activities).
7th grade skips lessons 6, 7, and 8.

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Filming Release Request

Students,
Please ask your parents to review this filming release request, if they haven't already done so. They should have received another email from me explaining this on 10/20.
 
Thank you!
 

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Voc. Unit 3 Quiz

Remember to review the previous units' words.

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Voc. Unit 3 Workbook Due

Voc. Unit 3 Workbook Due

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Rikki Tikki Tavi Test

Prepare for the test by rereading the story and reviewing slides, handouts, and PDFs.
Focus on...
  • Vocabulary/Grammar (PDF)
  • Parts of plot in the story
  • Types of conflict in the story
  • Characterization- Inferences
  • Foreshadowing/Making Predictions/Inferences
  • Symbolism
  • Biblical Connections: 8th Grade- Christ Figure in Literature Traits; 7th Grade- Attributes of a Hero

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Rikki Tikki Vocabulary/Grammar PDF Due

Rikki Tikki Vocabulary/Grammar PDF Due
Complete whatever you did not finish in class.

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Rikki Tikki Tavi Plot Chart

Complete plot chart (if you did not finish in class) and insert a photo of it on slide 11 of the Rikki Tikki Tavi Slides.

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Voc. Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz

Review previous unit's words.

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Voc. Unit 2 Workbook Due

Voc. Unit 2 Workbook Due

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Bring Headphones to Class

Headphones are needed for an assessment this week. Make sure you bring them to class.

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Plot Structure- Slide 22

Complete the plot chart on slide 22 for "Jason and the Quest for the Golden Fleece" podcast.

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Hero Slides

Read article on slide 25.
Watch video on Slide 26 (optional- challenge work).
Read article on Slide 27; use this to answer slide 28.
 
We will complete slide 29 in class.

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Voc.Unit 1 Quiz

Voc. Unit 1 Quiz
Vocabulary Resource
https://www.prestwickhouse.com/quizlet/vocabulary-from-latin-and-greek-roots

7th Grade: Use Level 8 (VIII)
8th Grad Use Level 9 (IX)

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Grammar Test: Nouns

Grammar Test: Nouns
Use the study guide provided in class and PDF Chapter 2- Nouns (Classroom) to prepare for the test.

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Hero Song Research

Complete the Hero Song Research traits worksheet that was started in class. 

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Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due

Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due

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Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due

Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due

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Read "Real Life Heroes" and Write Reflective/Summary Paragraph

Read "Real Life Heroes" slide 23
 
Write a well-developed paragraph, reflecting on and summarizing the article.

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Figurative Language/First-Day Fly Test

Refer to the study guide on Google Classroom to prepare for this test. 

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Simile and Metaphor Highlight

Highlight similes and metaphors in "First-Day Fly" hard copy or digital (your choice).
Use two colors. 

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Student Interest Survey

Please complete the student interest survey on Google Classroom.