Mr. Douglas- Seventh Grade English
Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!!!
"You can always spot bright people. They are reading a book."
Gary Soto___
Homework the Week of 2.06-10.12
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 293, Writing Focus, "Use It in Your Writing",
75-125 words, worth 30 pts. Need notes&G.O.
3. Next Book Review is due Wed., Feb. 15th.
**If you need another Scoring Rubric Guide, ask.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Context sentence work. Write 2 sentences for each voc. word, one using the noun form,
the second using the verb form of the word.
3. Grammar Link, "Your Turn," p. 295.
4. Test Thurs., "War of the Wall". NOTE:
CLOSED BOOK, CLOSED NOTE!!!
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Review for closed book, closed note test tomorrow:
story, vocab., grammar.
3. Reading Journal check Fri.: 3-4 real sentences on average per entry,
5 entries minimum, worth 25 pts.
4. Next Book Review due Wed., Feb. 15th.
**If you need another Scoring Rubric Guide, ask.
English Course Summary.doc2.docLiteratureCirclesHandout.doc
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Social Studies
Lesson 36 Objectives HO0.doc
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Homework the Week of 1.30-2.03.12
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Complete "Species" Poems using Mr. Watson's handout. Worth 30 Writing Pts.
Requirements: 8-16 lines, 2 stanzas min., rhyme scheme written out at end of lines,
1 metaphor min., 1 simile min., some use of alliteration.
Tues.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Extend "Species" Poems using Mr. Watson's handout. Worth 30 Writing Pts.
Same requirements as Mon. night.: 8-16 lines, 2 stanzas min., rhyme scheme written out at end of lines,
1 metaphor min., 1 simile min., some use of alliteration.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Write 75-125 words on the NE Aquarium
-2-5 favorite things
-2-5 not so favorite FOR BOTH, STICK TO THE EXHIBITS, FOCUS ON THE SCIENCE ASPECT!!
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Reading Journal check-25 Writing Points.
You must have 3-4 sentences on average per entry (5 minimum).
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read/reread pp. 282-293. Take notes on ques. # 1-11. Then write out
your answers using your notes. Worth 35 Homework Pts.
**Your notes are worth 15 out of the 35 Pts.**
Homework the Week of 1.24-28.12
Mon.
30 min SSR/bring book to class.
Tues.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read, reread "Girls" by Gary Paulsen, pp. 252-257.
3. Answer ques. # 1-3, p. 257
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 257, "Writing Focus", 75-125 words.
3. Reading Journal check next Mon., worth 25 Writing Points.
***Remember, this is a writing assignment. I expect 3-4 good
sentences per entry (five entries minimum).
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read/reread pp. 270-279. Answer ques. # 1-9 (notes needed),
worth 25 pts., due Mon.
3. Reading Journal check next Mon., worth 25 Writing Points.
***Remember, this is a writing assignment. I expect 3-4 good
sentences per entry (five entries minimum).
Homework the Week of 1.09-13.12
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Write context sentences for Acad. Voc., p. 139 and
Voc., p. 141.
3. "Writing Focus", 50-100 words, p. 157.
Tues.
Open book, closed note test on "Rikki...", including voc.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Sec. 1, 3, 4: Open Response for "Rikki..." due. Notes, notes with Graphic Organizer, Written Response.
Worth 50 Writing Pts.
3. Sec. 2: Study for "Rikki..." Test Thurs. Open book, closed note.
4. Reading Journal check Fri. Worth 25 Writing Pts.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Sec. 2: Open Response due.
3. Sec. 1, 3, 4: p. 159, "Grammar Link"
4. Reading Journal check tomorrow. Worth 25 Writing Pts.
Homework the Week of 1.03-6.12
Tues.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Complete 'Into Action: Plot Summary' (including G.O.), p. 139.
3. Answer ques. # 1-3, p. 139.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Study for 35 point quiz. pp. 128-139.
Focus on bold terms as well as "Reading Focus"
and "Literary Focus" material.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Add to/finish story started Tues.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Finish reading, taking notes on questions and answering ques. # 1-8
for the story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi". Notes and answers to questions worth 25 Homework Pts.
3. Test on "Rikki..." on Wed.
Homework the Week of 12.12-16.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 760-767. Quiz Tuesday.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Review last night's reading assignment for
another quiz on the material Wed.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. The penultimate Seasonal Writing homework!
Thurs.
20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
Friday
Homework the Week of 12.12-16.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 527-531, ques. # 1-8.
Tues.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Begin Seasonal Writing for our bulletin board.
Tonight 20-30 min. No finished product expected or
necessarily even wanted by tomorrow.
Wed.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Continue Seasonal Writing for our bulletin board.
Tonight 20-30 min. No finished product expected or
necessarily even wanted by tomorrow once again.
Thurs.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Continue Seasonal Writing for our bulletin board.
Tonight 20-30 min.
Fri.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Continue Seasonal Writing for our bulletin board.
Tonight 20-30 min. Last night of homework time for
completing your writing.
Homework the Week of 12.05-09.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques. # 1-8, including doing the chart on #8, p. 544.
Worth 25 homework points!
3. Reading Journal check this Fri., Dec. 9. 25 Writing pts.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 544, ques. # 9-11, 50-100 words EACH. MUST bring date stamped notes to class.
Worth 30 homework pts.
3.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 544, #9-11, 50-100 words each. You must bring date stamped notes to class
for full credit. Worth 30 Homework pts.
3. WEEKEND HOMEWORK - P. 545. 150-200 words. Full essay writing process.
Assignment will be discussed in class on Wed. or Thurs. NO HOMEWORK PASSES MAY BE USED.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. "Writing Focus", p. 553, 100-150 words. Pass in notes&Graphic Organizer w/writing.
3. Reading Journal check Fri., 25 pts.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 545, 150-200 words. Full essay writing process (first assigned on Wed., so NO HOMEWORK PASSES allowed).
Homework the Week of 12.05-09.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques. # 1-8, including doing the chart on #8, p. 544.
Worth 25 homework points!
3. Reading Journal check this Fri., Dec. 9. 25 Writing pts.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 544, ques. # 9-11, 50-100 words EACH. MUST bring date stamped notes to class.
Worth 30 homework pts.
3. FRIDAY HOMEWORK - P. 545. 150-200 words. Full essay writing process.
Assignment will be discussed in class on Wed. or Thurs. NO HOMEWORK PASSES MAY BE USED.
Homework the Week of 11.28-12.02.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer # 6, p. 477. You must pass in notes, notes w/G.O., and your writing stapled as a packet.
Worth 25 Writing Pts.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read "Writers on Writing", pp. 482, 3. Quiz on the reading.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 490, 1. Quiz.
Thurs.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read "Names/Nombres", answer ques. #3, 4, 7, 8, p.505.
3. Reading Journal check. 25 Writing Points.
Fri.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 535-541. Answer ques. # 1-3, p. 541.
3. Reading Journal check Mon. for the period covering
Fri., 11/25-Fri., 12/2. 25 Writing Points.
Homework the Week of 11.21-11.23.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. More Baseball in April questions and answers.
3. If you haven't already done so, get your Thanksgiving piece in!
Tues.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Continue work on Baseball in April questions, answers.
Wed.
No homework over the wonderful Thanksgiving that I hope you all have.
Homework the Week of 11.14-11.18
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Write detailed answers from your class notes for ques. #1-3, 5-7, p. 223.
Worth 30 Homework Points. You must present both notes and answers
for full credit.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. "Baseball in April" questions and answers.
Wed.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. "Baseball in April" questions and answers.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Write answers for the three questions you received
and took notes on in class.
3. Reading Journal check tomorrow. 25 Writing Points!
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. 30 min. additional work on the 'thanksgiving' theme
writing piece begun in class. It may be fiction or non-fiction,
poetry or prose. Worth 20 Writing Pts. 5 Pts. extra credit for good, illustrated work
like the Halloween pieces.
Homework the Week of 11.07-11.11
Mon.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Write a context sentence for each vocabulary word,
p. 259. Write one context paragraph as well.
3. Book Review due Thurs., Nov. 10th.
Tues.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Use your homework time to work on your Book Review.
3. Book Review due Thurs., 11.10
*Also, Reading Journal check this Thurs. (since no school on Fri.),
4 entries, 20 Writing Pts.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Book Review due tomorrow.
**Also a Reading Journal check will be done.
Since it's a shortened week, just 4 entries required. Worth 20 Writing Points.
Thurs.
20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
Homework the Week of 10.31.- 11.03.11
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!!
Tues.
No School
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/ bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 258-260. Quiz.
3. Book Review postponed to Fri., Nov. 11th.
4. HOWEVER, Reading Journal check, 25 Writing Points,
still on for this Fri.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/ bring book to class.
2. Read 'Seventh Grade', starts on p. 61, answer ques. # 1-3.
3. Book Review postponed to Thurs., Nov. 10th. (from Nov. 11)
4. HOWEVER, Reading Journal check, 25 Writing Points,
still on for this Fri.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques. # 4-9, p. 267. Worth 30 Homework Points.
You must have both your written answers and your date stamped
notes from class to be eligible for full credit.
3. Book Review due date moved up to Thurs., Nov. 10 because of
no school on Fri.
24.11-10.28.11
English
Mon.
1. 20 min. SSR/Bring book to class.
2.Answer ques. #1, 3, 4, 6, 8-10, p.670.
*complete sentences
**restate the question
***thorough answers
****WORTH 25 HOMEWORK PTS.
3. Next Book Review due Fri., Nov. 4.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Halloween Poetry: 2 new poems ( lines min.) or
1 new and 1 revised.
3. Next Book Review due Fri., Nov. 4.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques. # 3-6, p. 679.
-complete sentences
-restate the question
-full, detailed explanations!!!
3. Next Book Review due Fri., Nov. 4.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. We want the best Halloween Poems ever written
in MMS: keep working on them, keep pushing yourself,
it will be EXCITING !!!
3. Next Book Review due Fri., Nov. 4.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. "All Hallow's Eve" Illustrated Poetry Writing Monday!
Mon.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 642,3. "Poetry-Writers on Writing". Quiz.
3. Write/rewrite one Halloween poem.
4. Use 'Academic Vocabulary', p. 657, in four context sentences:
one sentence for each word.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read/reread pp. 658-661.
Answer "Think about the Writer", p.660,
and 'a' and 'b', "Analyzing Visuals", p. 661. 20 Homework Pts.
Besides effort, you will be graded on accuracy.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 662, 3.
3. Ques. #1, 4-9, p. 664. Worth 30 Writing Points.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. 50 Point 'Open Response' Writing Assignment.
*For full credit you must pass in finished draft
with notes, and organization of those notes into
a Graphic Organizer, stapled in a packet with
finished draft on top. Packet must be stapled before
you come to class.
If you lost your Open Response paper, it is posted below.
3. Reading Journal check - 25 points
Friday
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Complete double-sided handout.
3. Writing Assignment on handout: Short Essay on "Madam and the Rent Man".
Homework the Week of 10.11.11-10.14.11
English
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Complete "Song of the Trees" Handout.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 652-656. 'Reading Check' quiz.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Reading Journal check, you must have five entries from the previous week.
Worth 25 Writing Points
3. Answer ques. # 1, 2, p. 647. At least 3-4 sentences is the least needed
to answer each question well.
4. Read pp. 646,647. Quiz.
Homework the Week of 10.03.11-10.07.11
English
Mon.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques. # 1-6, p. 49.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Complete "Writing Focus", p. 43, 59.
p. 59 is a 20 pt. Writing Grade to be graded at the beginning of class.
2. Write 2 different context sentences for each vocabulary word.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. "Writing Focus", p. 43, 59.
Thurs.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques. #7-10, p. 59. Restate question in your answer!
3. Get your Reading Journals up to date for 25 pt. check tomorrow.
Fri.
20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
Homework the Week of 9.26.11-9.30.11
English
Mon.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Book Review writing, 30 min. solid effort. Be prepared
to ask questions in class.
3. Book Review due Fri., Sept. 30.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Continued great work on Book Review.
Wed.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Write up class notes into finished responses for
ques. # 1-3, 5-7, p. 39.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Book Reviews due tomorrow.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. 35 pt. Writing Assignment: "Write a Personal Narrative," p. 41.
You must do and pass in pre-writing notes and GO.
*Follow the Writing Prompt exactly.
Homework the Week of 9.19.11-9.23.11
English
Mon.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Test on "Amigo Brothers," including context sentence writing.
3. SSR Journal check this Fri., 9.23
4. First SSR Book Review due Fri., Sept. 30. Writing/Scoring Rubric for
the Book Review will be handed out/discussed in class Tues.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Continue/finish work on Open Response to "Amigo Brothers".
30 pt. Writing Assignment due Wed.
3. SSR Journal check this Fri. but not for pts. this time.
I'll use the opportunity to make more explicit what is required.
4. Reminder- Book Review due Fri., Sept. 30. You will receive
the Writing/Scoring Rubric & explanation tomorrow.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Using your Book Review HO, do #1. Be able to show
20-30 min. worth of work.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read pp. 30-32, basic 'reading check' quiz Fri.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Finish reading "An Unforgettable Journey." Do the GO and Semantic Mapping HO. Complete both sides.
3. NOTE: We will spend class time next week writing part of the Book Review due Fri., Sept. 30.
That way you will be able to ask any questions, get any help necessary in class which should help greatly.
Homework the Week of 9.12.11-9.16.11
English
Mon.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Complete "Literary and Academic Vocabulary" HO.
Refer to pp. 1016-11026 at the back of your book if you need help with the terms.
Tues.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Finish reading "Amigo Brothers"
3. Complete vocabulary HO, both sides.
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Answer ques.# 5-12, P. 27 THOROUGHLY.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. 30 pt. writing assignment: p. 29, "Compare Characters". Remember to use
an introductory sentence as well as a concluding one.
Also remember to use at least 2 "Academic Vocabulary", p. 13 as well as at least
2 "Vocabulary", p. 15. Underline all vocabulary words used.
Fri.
1. 20 min SSR/bring book to class.
2. Context Sentence Writing:
a. use "Academic Voc.", p.13. in 4 context sentences.
b. use "Vocabulary", p. 15 in 5 context sentences.
*Underline each vocabulary word used in all 9 sentences.
3. Test on "Amigo Brothers" Tues. (including context sentence writing)
Social Studies
Mon.
1. Study for Ch. 32 test Tues. Open book but not open notebook.
2. Be sure your notebooks are ready for collection and grading
tomorrow (100 pts., same worth as your test!)
Tues.
If necessary, finish Ch. 33 HO.
Homework the Week of 9.06.11-9.09.11
English
Tues.
1. Writers on Writing: Fiction and Non-fiction, Gary Paulsen.
Using notes taken in small group work in class as well as your Lit. Bk.,
write 50-75 words total, answering the two questions at the bottom of pg. #1.
2. If still necessary, COVER YOUR LITERATURE BOOK!
3. If still necessary, GET YOUR SUMMER READING IN!!
Wed.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. In the 'SSR' section of your 3 ring binder, set up your heading(see handout) and
write your first, brief journal entry on what you read in your SSR book tonight.
Thurs.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. Read "Fish Cheeks", possible short quiz.
3. Complete "Reading Focus" side only of today's handout.
Fri.
1. 20 min. SSR/bring book to class.
2. p. 13, ques. #1-4. Restate the question. Use complete sentences.
For full credit you must use the "academic vocabulary" as discussed
in class and presented beside the questions on p. 13.
3. First Book Review of the year will be due Fri., Sept. 30.
Homework the week of 8.30.11-9.01.11
Wed.
1. Cover your Literature Book
2. Bring in Summer Reading work
Thurs.
1. Answer "Why Be a Reader/Writer?"
using your class notes and Lit. Bk. 75-100 words
2. Cover your Lit. Bk.
3. Get Summer Reading In!!!
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