7B Language Arts Assignments
- Instructor
- Mrs. Lisa Tarkoff
- Term
- 2023-2024 School Year
- Department
- MS- Language Arts
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
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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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Where I'm From Rough Draft (Fill-in-the-Blank Template) Due
Where I'm From Rough Draft (Fill-in-the-Blank Template) Due
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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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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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Voc. 8 Workbook Due and Quiz
Voc. 8 Workbook Due
and Quiz!
Review previous units' words.
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Add "Living on One Dollar" to your annotated bibliography and evidence tracker.
Add "Living on One Dollar" to your annotated bibliography and evidence tracker.
See link on Google Classroom.
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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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Finish Mood Lesson Slide 14
Watch two sets of films (2 versions) and complete chart with mood words. You do not have to write the paragraphs.
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Voc. 7 Workbook Due
Voc. 7 Workbook Due
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Treasure of Lemon Brown Slides---->13
Treasure of Lemon Brown Slides---->13
Complete slides through #13, if you have not completed it already in class.
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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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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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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 2: A Christmas Carol Slides Due
Finish reading Act 2, A Christmas Carol, and complete Lesson 2 Slides
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Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol slides due
Lesson 1: A Christmas Carol slides due
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Intro to A Christmas Carol Slides Due
Intro to A Christmas Carol Slides Due, if not completed in class.
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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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Voc. 4 Quiz
Voc. 4 Quiz. Review previous units' words.
Moved due to days off from school.
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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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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 7 and prepare for this topic
- Slide 11: Parties Viewpoint/Claim/I Statements
- Cobra vs. RTT Questions (separate document)
- Read Mediator Script, Slide 7 and prepare for this topic
- Slide 11: Parties Viewpoint/Claim/I Statements
- Cobra vs. RTT Questions (separate document)
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Multiple Perspective Slides
Complete Multiple Perspective Slides, if you have not done so in class.
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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.
Here is the link: https://payit.nelnet.net/form/XsoFjmVS
Thank you!
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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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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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Voc. Unit 2 Vocabulary Quiz
Review previous unit's words.
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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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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 Chart Poster Project
Bring your part of the plot chart, colored and ready to tape with your group's work.
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Complete Plot Slides
Listen to the Echo and Narcissus Podcast again and complete the plot chart on slide 22.
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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)
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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Compare/Contrast Paragraph Due: Hero Songs
Compare/Contrast Paragraph Due
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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 Workbook Due
Voc. Unit 1 Workbook Due
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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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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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"What is a hero?" Worksheet Due
"What is a hero?" Worksheet Due
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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.