7E+English


Zoey C Eunice G Christine JY K Sarah K Andrew L Jessica L Clara L Sabin M Ki Won N Theo P Jae Min S Jamie S Steven S Tina S Brian B
 * Welcome to 7E individual pages:**

Final Exam REVIEW //Exam is Monday, June 8th.//

1. List and define the [|6 traits of writing]:

2. Poetry terms. Use your worksheets and quizzes. alliteration; allusion; free-verse; assonance; onomatopoeia; imagery; hyperbole; conceit; paradox; antithesis; personification; metaphor; synecdoche; symbolism; meter; foot; form; stanza.

Helpful sites: [] []

5. Know how to write a haiku, ode, ballad, rondeau, tanka, abecedarian, sonnet, couplet, tercet,

Helpful sites: [] [] Helpful Power Point: Poetry Terminology PPP.ppt

6. Understand what ABAB rhyme scheme means and iambic pentameter, trochee, spondee, dactyl. Be ready to give an example of each.

7. Review either //Shiva’s Fire// or //The Serpent’s Children//

**Classwork Thursday, June 4th:** FINAL EXAM REVIEW:

1. Play the game: []. Try to get under 10 seconds. 2. Play poetry pirates. Take a screen shot and post your finish. [] 3. Take the quiz: [] Post your score. 4. Take this quiz on meter.[|http://unix.cc.wmich.edu/~cooneys/tchg/quiz/meter/q2/quiz.html] Post your score.

5. //Copy and paste the questions (and your answers) post on your wiki site://

a. What are three things that you liked about the character in your novel. Be specific by giving examples. b. What were the three most important events? c. In what ways are you different from the main character? Be specific. d. List five things about the setting of the story. e. What do you think are three major themes (messages that the author is trying to get across) in the story? Why? f. What are three good things you could say about this book?

6. Play as a class: [] 7. Reading Assignment Due

__**Response to literature assignment.**__
 * Choose one of the two novels to read: 1. //The Serpent’s Children// by Laurence Yep 2. //Shiva’s Fire by Suzanne// Staples**

After reading each chapter, write one paragraph about the plot, characters, setting or theme of the chapter. Post and label on your wiki. **There will also be literature circle groups in class to discuss the novels.

The first 10 chapters due Friday, May 22nd by 3pm. Remaining chapters due Thursday, June 4th. **

**Classwork Wednesday, June 3rd:** 1. Warm-up. Go to [] familiarize, learn, play scatter, play space race and test. 2. Iambic Pentameter sheet & fig language sheet 3. CHAT--about your novel! 4. Work on reading assignment/review for final.

1. Try out these poetry quizzes. Post your score. QUIZ 1:http://www.writing.com/main/quiz/item_id/1145017 QUIZ 2: http://www.funtrivia.com/flashquiz/index.cfm?qid=224104 2. Hand out SUMMER READING ASSIGNMENT. 3. Begin Literature Circles.
 * Classwork Thursday, May 28th:**

1. Take the [|verb tense quiz]. Post your score. 2. Present poetry forms slideshows. 3. Play the poetry game: [] 4. Literature Circles
 * Tuesday, May 26th Classwork:**

1.Be the first to launch the rocket: [] 2. Play the quiz show against a friend or the computer:[|http://www.iknowthat.com/com/App?URL=%2Fcom%2FQuery%2FActivityData%3FActivityID%3D1090648&ID=1090648&File=Bees.htm&Type=D&App=**QuizShow**] 3. **Research and create an exciting Keynote or PowerPoint that** defines and gives an example (others' and your own) of your poetry form. //Post on your wiki. The assignment will be evaluated with// [|this rubric.] Group 1:Couplet Group 2: Tercet Group 3:Quatrain Group 4:Sonnet Group 5: Ballad Group 6: Abecedarian Group 7: Ode Group 8: The Bop Group 9: Tanka Group 10: Sonnet
 * Monday, May 25th Classwork:**

1. Play '[|Word Confusion]' at the 'hard' level. Post your score /20. **3** || **0** ||  || || 2. Presentations 3. Work on reading assignment.
 * Classwork Thurssday, May 21st:**
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1. Go to []. Paint 3 different characters at the 'hard' level. 2. Presentations. 3. Bring your novels to class from now on.
 * Classwork May 19th:**

==== **BIG POETRY PROJECT: Due Thursday, May 14th ** ** Poetry Project grade 7.doc** ====

2. Present poetry projects. Class presentations should be about 10-15 minutes in length.

 * Classwork May 12th:**

You can use a metaphor as a springboard to write a Month Metaphor poem. DIRECTIONS:

1. Choose a month -- or a season -- and picture how it would arrive if it were a person OR an animal. The list of motion words may help you.

2. Add a few words to make the picture seem more complete. Tell how OR where it arrives. Use adverb or prepositional phrases. If you wish, use a THESAURUS to find synonyms to replace overworked words.

3. Tell something else the month or season does while it is here.

4. Tell how the month or season leaves.

STUDENT EX: JULY trudges right in with a bang. It crawls around on the hot ground, leaps around spreading warmth, then glides right out of the way.

1. Using the word choice rubric below, look at haiku poems from 2 students of the opposite gender. Evaluate them on word choice. Copy and paste their haiku on your wiki. Include the grade, evidence (see below) and an example of the evidence from their poem. Let them know that you evaluated their haiku. 2. Write another haiku of your own. Think of what a 5 in word choice would look like. Post.
 * Classwork May 8th**

__**WORD CHOICE**__

5--Words convey the intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural
way. The words are powerful and engaging. A. Words are specific and accurate. It is easy to understand just what the writer means. B. Striking words and phrases often catch the reader's eye and linger in the reader's mind. C. Language and phrasing are natural, effective, and appropriate for the audience. D. Lively verbs add energy while specific nouns and modifiers add depth. E. Choices in language enhance the meaning and clarify understanding. F. Precision is obvious. The writer has taken care to put just the right word or phrase in just the right spot.

3--The language is functional, even if it lacks much energy. It is easy to
figure out the writer's meaning on a general level. A. Words are adequate and correct in a general sense, and they support the meaning by not getting in the way. B. Familiar words and phrases communicate but rarely capture the reader's imagination. C. Attempts at colorful language show a willingness to stretch and grow but sometimes reach beyond the audience (thesaurus overload!). D. Despite a few successes, the writing is marked by passive verbs, everyday nouns, and mundane modifiers. E. The words and phrases are functional with only one or two fine moments. F. The words may be refined in a couple of places, but the language looks more like the first thing that popped into the writer’s mind.

1--The writer demonstrates a limited vocabulary or has not searched for
words to convey specific meaning. A. Words are so nonspecific and distracting that only a very limited meaning comes through. B. Problems with language leave the reader wondering. Many of the words just don’t work in this piece. C. Audience has not been considered. Language is used incorrectly making the message secondary to the misfires with the words. D. Limited vocabulary and/or misused parts of speech seriously impair understanding. E. Words and phrases are so unimaginative and lifeless that they detract from the meaning. F. Jargon or clichés distract or mislead. Redundancy may distract the reader.

1. Record and post your blues song and lyrics (3 stanzas). 2. Purple literature book read pages 723-730. Do Critical Thinking questions #1-5 on page 730. Post your answers in sentences.
 * HW due Wednesday, May 6th:**

1. Poem for Middle Matters. Show HW. Poetry project. 2. Read: [] about ballad poetry and blues and complete worksheet. 3. Finish writing your own Blues Song. Here are some examples: []
 * Classwork April 29th:**

4. Record and POST your own Blues Song (with backing music) with Garageband. Remember: 1-4-5. You can make your own music (the best option!) or import this Blues Song clip Blues Acoustic Wav 21464.wav.zip into Garageband, loop it and then sing over it:

1. Finish posting your Langston Hughes responses. 2. Read purple Lit book pages 754-755. Answer Critical Thinking questions #1-5. POST. 10 points. No late assignments accepted.
 * HW due Wednesday, April 29th:**

1. Read about the poet[| Langston Hughes] and post 3 interesting facts on your wiki. 2. Featured poet: Langston Hughes: [|'Dreams'] [] [|'The Weary Blues'] [] [|'The Negro Speaks of Rivers'] [] [|'A Dream Deferred'][] [|'I Too'] --Watch the videos together in class. --Read the poem on your own. --Think. --Write a few sentences about each poem. What is the message? Which lines grabbed your attention? Why? Post. 3. Perform poetry slam with Earth Day poem, syllable poem or other poem.
 * Classwork April 24th:**

1. Finish posting your Langston Hughes responses. 2. Read purple Lit book pages 754-755. Answer Critical Thinking questions #1-5. POST. 10 points. No late assignments accepted.
 * HW due Wednesday, April 29th:**

1 //Synonym Poetry// Choose any word. Write that word in capital letters on the first line. Use a thesaurus to look up the word and find three to five synonyms for it. Write the synonyms on the second line. One the third line, write a descriptive phrase about the word. The last two lines of the poem should rhyme. POST.
 * HW due April 24th:**

//Student Examples of Synonym Poem:// LOVE Attachment, adoration, warmth, adore Love is so pure, right down to the core. ---Kimiko B. (Grade 10) NOISE Clamor, uproar, hullabaloo. These things can really annoy you. ---Shasta I. (Grade 9) 2. Practice your Earth Day poems and be ready to present in class.

1. Review HW. 2. Watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OUmG2bG2BQ Read these [|Earth Day poems] and then write, record and POST your own.
 * April 22nd classwork:**

//earth mother earth// a green place to roam thoughts rattle my dome earth mother earth so true and so blue these words are for you earth mother earth won't leave you alone earth mother earth the place i call home
 * Here's Mr. Schwagler's Earth Day poem:**

3. More poetry slam: [] MEMORIZE your Earth Day poems. Read poems out loud poetry slam style. Audience rates /10.

1. Write a list poem and post on your wiki. 2. Watch this poem and write a paragraph in response. What is the poet saying about humankind? What are your thoughts? What did you think of the poem? Why do you think she chose the title? 3. What is a poetry slam? Watch and post a couple comments: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzJe85rksIo
 * Hw due April 22nd:**

1. Watch the tutorial and then [|write your own riddle poem.]
 * April 21st classwork:**


 * Short Story Reading Assignment** Due in class April 21st. [[image:http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/i/mime/32/application/msword.png width="32" height="32" link="http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/file/view/Grade+7+Short+Story+Reading+Assignment.doc"]] [|Grade 7 Short Story Reading Assignment.doc] UPDATE: Please hand in a paper copy of your assignment.

**April 17th classwork:** 1. Literary Terms QUIZ 2. Create a shape poem and POST. [] 3. Create an acrostic poem and POST: [] 4. Create a diamante poem and POST: []  5. Watch this poet and comment: []

1. Formula Poem. POST on your WIKI. 2. Read aloud your self-portrait poem. 3. Create your own examples using the terms from the figurative language word list. Include images/pics that reinforce the meaning of at least 5 of the terms. Write your own poem. See worksheet. POST everything. 4. Watch this poet and comment: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1TZO_sOsVo&feature=related
 * April 15th classwork:**

1. Study for literary terms quiz: 1st pers on point of view; 3rd person point of view; alliteration; allusion; climax of a novel; character trait; fable; flashback; foreshadowing; free-verse; assonance; onomatopoeia; imagery; hyperbole; conceit; paradox; antithesis <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
 * HW due April 17th:**

1. <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Read about how to write your own Blue's song/poem: [] Take notes and post your notes on your WIKI. 2. Watch poetry video and take quiz. 3. Watch the video and POST notes. http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=E7572CE3-79C3-4488-AC74-932BA4275F35&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> Be ready to explain what 'iambic pentameter' means.
 * April 13th classwork:**
 * HW due April 13th:** Read over the poetry terms about rhythm. http://www.pomegranatewords.com/lessons/poetry_meter_rhythm.html

1. WARM-UP: Write a poem using: [] Post your poem. Read some others'. 2. Review Crossroad's worksheet. 3. Simile of self. <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
 * April 10th classwork:**

1. Warm-up by using the words to make a poem: [] POST your poem. 2. Review HW. 3. Watch poetry video. Review Crossroads sheet. 4. Study the poetry terms and play some games. http://www.studystack.com/studytable-116667 5. Read about how to write your own Blue's song/poem: http://www.ehow.com/how_2050885_write-blues-song.html
 * April 8th classwork:**

HW due April 8th: **<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Define and post: <span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1st pers on point of view; 3rd person point of view; alliteration; allusion; biography; character trait; climax of a novel; fable; fiction; flashback; foreshadowing; free-verse <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 1. If you know your figurative language terms, you can throw the teacher. Play here: [] 2. And, you can do this one: [] 3. Try this quiz: [] 4. Play 'figure of speech' hangman with your friend: [] 5. Present lessons 6. //Crossroads// poem/song <span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">
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 * April 6th classwork:**

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 2nd classwork: ** 1. Evaluate one student's station 2 writing gym for word choice and voice. Post <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> 2. Present figurative language lessons. 3. Read poetry. =====

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">April 1st classwork: ** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Read about how to write metaphors and different figures of speech: [] 2. With your group, teach a lesson on one of the following topics: **Metaphor, Simile, Allegory, Personification, Analogy, Parable or Brainstorming**. Give an explanation, example and lead the class in an activity. =====

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<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">March 30th classwork: ** <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">1. Warm-up: Choose a topic from the Writing Gym Station #2 and write for 10-15 minutes. Grade yourself using Word Choice. 2. Mundane/Striking T-chart. Choose 1 word from each student. Tips on Word Choice: http://www.kimskorner4teachertalk.com/writing/sixtrait/wordchoice/howto.html <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"> =====

<span style="color: rgb(255, 3, 0);">**FINAL ASSESSMENT DUE Friday, March 20th:** Three-page paper (900-1200 words) for //I, Juan de Pareja.// Choose one of the three options. Post as a Word or Pages document on your WIKI site by 5pm on March 20th. No late papers accepted. Option #1 Historical Newspaper: I, Juan de Pareja option #1.doc Option #2 Autobiography/Discussion/Critique: I, Juan de Pareja option #2.doc Option #3 Report: I, Juan de Pareja option #3.doc

2. Word Choice exercise: Go to []
Create a prompt and write about it. Post on your page and label it: March 16th Writing Gym--Word Choice. Length = at least 2 paragraphs.


 * DUE Monday, March 16th:** Finish reading //I, Juan de Pareja//. Finish answering questions in packet pages 21-24.
 * CLASSWORK March 12th**: Critique 2 paintings from Diego Velazquez. Use this guide: http://painting.about.com/cs/submissiongallery/a/artcritiquelist.htm Use the A-4 paper handed out in class.

1. Using the topic you used in your writing gym, write a 5 paragraph essay. Post on your page. Remember: Introdcutory, 3 supporting, and concluding paragraph. Use space to separate your paragraphs. Rubric posted on http://normanschwagler.wikispaces.com/ 2. Read //I, Juan de Pareja// chapters 9 and 10.
 * HW DUE Tuesday, March 10th**:


 * CLASSWORK March 10th:** 1. Critique peer's writing using the 6 traits. 2. You're the principal. Make 5 new school rules using the vocab from page 20 of the packet. Post on your page.


 * CLASSWORK March 6**: Post your 8 different ways to write your introductory sentence [|here.]


 * HW Due March 5th:** Read chapter 10 and write a letter from Juan to his mom.
 * Classwork March 3rd**: Post on your wiki 3 vocab (define and sentence), 3 Qs and a 3-sentence summary of chapter 9, //I, Juan de Pareja//

Read this website on writing paragraphs to answer the worksheet: []
Post your writing workouts [|here.] Include your name and the prompt used.

Here are a couple examples of what the assignment should look like: http://writingfix.com/6_traits/Voice/EmotionalRecipe4.htm VOICE: Create an emotion recipe (include a photo). Recipes can be found on individual pges.

Five about five up to five. [|Post here.]
 * February 20th, 2009**

HW: Read chapter 6 and [|post] 5 facts about Baroque Art and 5 facts about 'falling in love'.

HW: Read chapter 5. If Juan was writing a letter to his mom about his life recently, what would it look like? At least 3 paragraphs. [|Post.]
 * February 18, 2009**

test your scrabble skills: [|http://www.hasbro.com/games/adult-games/scrabble/home.cfm?page=Entertainment/Games] HW: Read chapter 4 and post 10 questions [|here.] Post your 3 vocab words from ch 4 and paragraph [|here.]
 * February 16, 2009**

Post 3 vocab words from chapter 3 [|here.] Take notes while watching the presentation and post your comments [|here.]
 * February 13th, 2009**

Take notes on the first two pages of the packet and post [|here.] Read this article from today's news about never giving up: http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090205/od_afp/skoreamotoringoffbeat_20090205024852
 * February 6th, 2009**

As we read about the painter Diego Velazquez in the novel //I, Juan dePareja,// research some of these other Spanish painters. Create a PP or Keynote presentation on your painter using the following template: DUE: FEBRUARY 13th. No late assignments accepted.
 * February 4th, 2009**

Spanish Painter Biographies can be found on individual pages.

Post 5 questions on chapter one of //I, Juan dePareja// [|here.]
 * FEBRUARY 3rd, 2009**

Post 7 facts about the painter Diego Velazquez [|here.]

Define the words on the board, use them in a sentence and post [|here.]
 * JANUARY 23rd, 2009**

Post your three questions AND page numbers [|here.] Remember to study for your final on Friday, January 23rd.
 * JANUARY 21st, 2009**


 * JANUARY 19, 2009**

Post your Crispin-Bear chat [|here.] Crispin pages 239-267. Read, answer the questions  and [|post.]

J**ANUARY 15, 2009**

Crispin pages 207-239. Type your answers on the and then [|post.]

Crispin pages 173-206. Type your answers on the worksheet [| Crispin pages 171-206.doc] and then [|post.]
 * JANUARY 14, 2009**

Writing warm-up: Play the [|noun game] and post your story[| here.]
 * JANUARY 12, 2009**

What are the 6 traits of writing? Research on the internet. List and explain, in your own words, and [|post here.]

JANUARY 8, 2009 ASSIGNMENT

Read this [|passage] and answer the worksheet.

JANUARY 6, 2009

Grade 7 January 6th assignment [|Crispin jigsaw.doc]
Post your Crispin jigsaw (copy/paste in WORD or PAGES) [|here.]

DECEMBER 2, 2008 Post your Crispin character descriptions [|here.]

__**PODCASTS Ulysses Andrew/Theo/Jaemin**__ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV-Z3h4J_QY

__**Sabin and Steven**__ http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=2amInS0c7Ig

__**Christina and Tina**__ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpXYh4sliwQ __**Sarah and Eunice**__ http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=TWtUKrcLAms

Zoey Choi and Clara Lee Ulysses puppet show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03l49dMSr40

_**Christine and Kiwon**_ YAY DONT WATCH IT^^* http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=Luwrxw9luD0

__**Jamie**__ http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=ncHAOAg8-ew