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 Patrick Sullivan - Language Arts 7th (Send e-mail)
Welcome to Summit Hill Junior High! Here you will find a wealth of information as to what's going on in our class. By no means is this the "be all, end all;" but it is a place to find out assignments, news, and anything else I can cram into here. You can find what is going on in class each week. At the bottom of the page you can find important websites and downloads, including this year's syllabus.
If you ever have ANY questions, check out this website (view important dates, download handouts, etc.), shoot me an email (psullivan@summithill.org), or drop me a call at 815 469-4330. Have a great day! | |
This week in class Monday
November 17th
English
1. Journal Entry #32: Why do you think the most popular kids in school are so popular? In what ways do you think you are better than they are?
2. On overhead and handouts, have students read expository essay samples (Day @ school & Fav thing)
3. “Thoughts, feelings, etc???”
4. Pass out Expository writing checklist and have students staple it in their WS
5. In pairs, have them go through checklist and see what’s missing
6. HW – 20 vocab words due by 1/8; Vocab Unit 5 (highlight context clues) due Wed; 22 index cards
Reading
1. Read text pp 114-115 Prepare to Read for “Seventh Grade”: Preview & Literary Analysis
2. Do vocab webs for p 115 + scowl, linger., portly, bustle
3. HW – 20 min log; read “Seventh Grade” pp 116-121; 2 AR Tests due by 1/7; Rush to Read due by 1/30
Tuesday
English
1. D.O.L. #s 35 & 36 w/vocab on overhead
2. G.R.E.A.T.
3. HW – 20 vocab words due by 1/8; Vocab Unit 5 (highlight context clues); 22 index cards
Reading
1. Check in and review vocab webs
2. Read Soto bio p 121
3. Listen to “Seventh Grade” pp 116-121 on CD 2-6 (12:04)
4. On board (and in RS), make a plot outline w/events for each part
5. HW – 20 min log; 2 AR Tests due by 1/7; Rush to Read due by 1/30
Wednesday
English
1. Journal Entry #33: Is there anything so bad that if you found out your mother or father had done it you would turn her/him in to the police? What could you do instead?
2. Check in Vocab Unit 4 (pp 61-64) and correct together
3. On index cards, write the vocab word on one side, all synonyms for that word on the other
4. HW – 20 vocab words due by 1/8; finish flashcards; Vocab Unit 5 quiz Fri
Reading
1. Look @ RC p 46 visual summary and discuss
2. Read “Melting Pot” in RC pp 47-49 and do margin exercises (everything in blue)
3. HW – 20 min log; 2 AR Tests due by 1/7; Rush to Read due by 1/30
Thursday
English
1. D.O.L. #s 37 & 38 w/vocab on overhead
2. Pair students with popsicle sticks, and have them play matching game with flashcards
3. On overhead, show students Expository sample prompts and have them copy two, write on one
4. Discuss what Prewriting can be done
5. HW – Vocab Unit 5 quiz; Expository Prewriting plan; 20 vocab words due by 1/8
Reading
1. Look over “Melting Pot” exercises in RC pp 47-49 and discuss
2. Look @ Quindlen bio p 124
3. HW – 80 min log signed; 2 AR Tests due by 1/7; Rush to Read due by 1/30; quiz on 2 stories Mon
Friday
English
1. Journal Entry #34: Do you usually say what you think or what you believe people want to hear? Why? When have you done this?
2. Vocab Unit 5 quiz
3. Check in Expository Prewriting plan and start RD
4. HW – 20 vocab words due by 1/8; Expository RD
Reading
1. Collect signed logs
2. Book talk
3. Look @ p 115 idioms and discuss
4. Show my illustrations and rubric
5. Pair students and have them choose idioms
6. One illustration figurative, one literal (half sheet, idiom, crayons/colored pencils, NO white)
7. SSR/vocab/LC
8. HW – 2 AR Tests due by 1/7; Rush to Read due by 1/30; quiz on 2 stories Mon; idiom illustration due Tues
Important Dates 11/26/2008
One hour early dismissal
11/27/2008
Thanksgiving - no school
11/28/2008
No school
12/8/2008
Progress Reports
12/22/2008
Start of Winter Break!!!
1/8/2009
20 vocab words due
1/30/2009
Rush to Read due (optional)
Downloads List APA Bibliography: A How To [10/25/2007]
AR List by author [9/8/2008]
AR List by title [9/8/2008]
Elements of Fiction [10/24/2008]
How to Start Your Essay [11/14/2007]
Literary Response model [9/3/2008]
MR. SULLIVAN'S Recommended novels [9/10/2008]
Outsiders study guide [3/31/2008]
QAR handout [9/20/2008]
Reading log [10/12/2007]
Research Writing Tips [9/28/2007]
Rules for Quotations [11/20/2007]
Rush to Read report form [10/24/2008]
Syllabus [8/19/2008]
Transition Words for writing [10/25/2007]
VFW Essay info [10/8/2008]
Cool Links Access your child's grades!
http://powerschool.summithill.org
Vocabulary Workshop workbook website (pronunciations and games!)
http://www.vocabularyworkshop.com
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