Literacy/Written Expression-Periods 3 + 4 Assignments
- Instructor
- Jessica Rantinella
- Term
- 2024-2025 School Year
- Department
- 7th Grade
- Description
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Upcoming Assignments
No upcoming assignments.
Past Assignments
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Annotated Bibliography Rubric
QUIZ GRADE!
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Argumentative Presentation Self-Reflection
This is a supplemental grade for the 4th Marking Period!
It will be due tomorrow before break.
It will be due tomorrow before break.
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Creating Cue Cards (Arg.)
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Checking My Arg. Presentation Slides
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Arg. Presentation: Transcript
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Arg. Pres: Planning
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The Mousetrap: Dossier Requirements & Rubric
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The Mousetrap Dossier Checklist
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Arg. Essay Checklist
Complete this as you revise your essay.
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Argumentative Research Notes (With Organizer)
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Planning: Arg. Body Paragraphs
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Argumentative Essay: Prompts & Sources
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Argumentative Quiz Review
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"App-ifying Student Behavior" TQ
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Argumentative Body Paragraph Samples
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Practice Argumentative Body Paragraphs
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Agatha Christie Biography
This is homework due Tuesday!
Use your class time wisely!
Use your class time wisely!
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Logical Fallacies: Short Example Application
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Nonfiction Book Review
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"An Invisible Thread" Close Read OER
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Do Now: What are some test taking strategies that you can use when completing text dependent questions?
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Text Structure/Author's Purpose Quiz Review
Come with any questions on Monday!
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Informative Speech Outline
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Author's Purpose Practice
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Visual Synthesis Instructions
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Speech Topics
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Visual Synthesis Planning Doc
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ANSWER KEY: Intro/Conclusion Quiz Review
This is the answer key for the quiz review that we worked on during class on Friday!
Intro/Conclusion Paragraph Quiz is on Tuesday!😊
Intro/Conclusion Paragraph Quiz is on Tuesday!😊
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Intro/Conclusion Quiz Review
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Current Event: Become an Expert
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Thesis Statement Approval
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Explanatory Essay
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Nonfiction Main Conflict Identification
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Elaboration Sample
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Source Pairings & Essay Planning
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Main Idea Quiz Review
This is due before class on 12/17 (Tuesday)😁
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Quiz Review: Explanatory BP
Expl. BP Quiz on 12/13
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"Girl Shot by Taliban Now Back to School: Malala Yousafzai" Article
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"How Helen Keller Learned To Talk" Article
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"The Girl Who Fell From the Sky" Article
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"Against The Odds" Article
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Adversity Final Copy
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DO NOW: Explanatory Body Paragraph Terms
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Sample Tinkerer BP Class Work
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Outsiders Test Review
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Nonfiction Novel Approval
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BP HW Assignment
This is your HOMEWORK to complete before class Monday! Enjoy the weekend😊
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Outsiders Do Now Review
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Explanatory BP Practice #2
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 11 & 12
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Final Copy LL (Test Grade)
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Literary Elements Review
TEST ON 11/6!
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 6
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Roald Dahl: Author Study
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PWTW Editing & Revising Checklist
Yes, this is mandatory. Complete this before you submit your final copy.
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PWTW Final Draft
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Assignment
Friday, Oct. 11 - start planning
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - finalize planning after Voice Quiz
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - begin drafting
Thursday, Oct. 17 - finalize drafting
Friday, Oct. 18 - edit/revise
Friday, Oct. 11 - start planning
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - finalize planning after Voice Quiz
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - begin drafting
Thursday, Oct. 17 - finalize drafting
Friday, Oct. 18 - edit/revise
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Outsiders: Journal Entries
Create a series of journal entries from the perspective of two different characters in the novel, The Outsiders. Your writing should represent your complete understanding of the important key events in the novel.
Use first-person point of view as you craft your entries and make sure to use specific details from the text to support your writing.
Each entry should be AT LEAST one paragraph in length, meaning 6-8 QUALITY sentences.
Use first-person point of view as you craft your entries and make sure to use specific details from the text to support your writing.
Each entry should be AT LEAST one paragraph in length, meaning 6-8 QUALITY sentences.
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 5
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PWTW Planning Document
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Assignment - *Test Grade*
Friday, Oct. 11 - start planning
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - finalize planning after Voice Quiz
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - begin drafting
Thursday, Oct. 17 - finalize drafting
Friday, Oct. 18 - edit/revise
Friday, Oct. 11 - start planning
Tuesday, Oct. 15 - finalize planning after Voice Quiz
Wednesday, Oct. 16 - begin drafting
Thursday, Oct. 17 - finalize drafting
Friday, Oct. 18 - edit/revise
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Tone Practice
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Creative Writing: Narrative Preview
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Syntax Practice
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 4
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Imagery Application
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Imagery Practice
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 3
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Detail Practice
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Diction Practice: Blue Bottle Coffee
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 2
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POS Creative Menu Project
Follow all directions and refer to the rubric as you create your slideshow. This assignment is a project grade so be sure to take your time and use class time wisely. It might also be smart to work on this outside of our class hours (at home/during PLUS/etc.) if you think you will need extra time.
TIMELINE AND DUE DATE:
Monday, 9/16: Explore requirements and begin planning project
Tuesday, 9/17: Work on project during class time after review activities
Wednesday, 9/18:
Work on project during class time after review activities
Thursday, 9/19: Work on project during class time after quiz
Friday, 9/20: Work on project during class time
DUE DATE: Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 AM
TIMELINE AND DUE DATE:
Monday, 9/16: Explore requirements and begin planning project
Tuesday, 9/17: Work on project during class time after review activities
Wednesday, 9/18:
Work on project during class time after review activities
Thursday, 9/19: Work on project during class time after quiz
Friday, 9/20: Work on project during class time
DUE DATE: Tuesday, September 24 at 7:00 AM
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Outsiders Discussion Doc: Ch. 1
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Parts of Speech Study Guide
Parts of Speech Quiz - Thursday, 9/19Use the document attached to create a study guide/study tool for your Parts of Speech quiz.
You can also create a Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz, Blooket, etc. and attach it to the document.
You can also create a Kahoot, Quizlet, Quizizz, Blooket, etc. and attach it to the document.
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Outsiders: Historical Context
Using the information you have learned about the background of The Outsiders, create a one-slide presentation to highlight the setting of our upcoming novel: Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960s. Include images, text, colors, designs, fonts, etc. to make your vision come to life.
Make sure your full name is visible somewhere on the slide also!
Complete your slide by Monday, Sept. 16 at 7 AM.
Make sure your full name is visible somewhere on the slide also!
Complete your slide by Monday, Sept. 16 at 7 AM.
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Outsiders Webquest
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Parts of Speech: Create Your Own!
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About Me Slide
DUE TUESDAY, SEPT. 10