Monday:
-Complete Part One: (Google Form) End of Year Reflection

Tuesday:
-Complete Part Two: 3-2-1 Reflection

Wednesday:
-Write a “letter of advice” to the incoming class of 7th grade students next year.

Thursday:
-Finalize (if needed) your “letter of advice” to the incoming class of 7th grade students next year.

Friday:
-Submit and finalize (if you haven't already done so). Summer break!

Thursday, June 11:
1. Read the directions at the top of the document.
2. Complete the "Do Now."
3. Read Part One today. You are NOT required to take notes/annotate. [All you need to do is read!]

Friday, June 12:
1. Read Part Two today. You are NOT required to take notes/annotate. [All you need to do is read!]
2. Respond to the "Final Analysis" activity at the bottom of the document.


*Turn in this document when you are finished. This document is due TUESDAY, January 16 at 9:00 a.m.*

Pre-Reading Doc: Independent Reading Plan
Post-Reading Doc: Choice Board Activity

*You might need to unsubmit this post to access and complete the choice board.*

Choice Board Directions: https://www.loom.com/share/b2e72942987d49c5a83e347a794539ec

Directions: https://www.loom.com/share/6fb03699502c423994c0775897be8034

OPTIONAL: Read, record, and share your poem on Flipgrid. Use this Flipgrid link to access the post → https://flipgrid.com/3f934a9d

Utilize this document to jot down notes as you read your independent reading novel.

This document can be personalized completely by you, which means, if you don’t like the way that it is organized right now, you are free to change it to suit your preferred organization style.

My only requirement is that you use this document to briefly jot down your thoughts and ideas each day that you read!

*Day 1-16 Notes due Monday, 6/8 at 9 a.m.*

Congratulations...You have finished the novel! Today, we are going to finalize our independent reading discussions. Read through the following list of questions. CHOOSE 2 questions and answer them thoughtfully.

Then, respond to AT LEAST one classmate on this post! :) You may respond to as many people as you wish!

Question List:
1. What is the book’s climactic scene? How did the author build up to it?
2. Why did the author choose to follow this protagonist and not another character in the story? Would the story have been different if it was from another character’s point of view?
3. Does the book’s ending resolve the plot? If it doesn’t, do you think this was intentional? What else do you want to know?
4. If you could ask the author one question about this book or anything else, what would you ask?
5. If you were making this book into a movie, who would you cast in the lead roles?

In your answers, please make sure to tell us your NOVEL TITLE and restate the questions so it is easy for us to understand which questions you decided to answer. [It may be smart to also include the #'s (1-5) of your chosen questions.] Thank you.

Directions: Insert your revised and edited final essay in the document below. You should take away all highlights and/or colors. Font should be Times New Roman and size 12. Indent all paragraphs. I have already defaulted your essay to double-spacing (line spacing), but make sure it stays that way!

Research Essay Final Copy should be TURNED-IN by Monday, 6/1 at 9 a.m.

You have spent some time reading "The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury. To wrap up our discussion, please read through the brief synopsis of the story and answer both "Do Now" questions below. Then, respond to AT LEAST one classmate on this post! :)
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“The Pedestrian” is a dystopian short story that describes one night in the life of Leonard Mead, resident of an unnamed city in the year 2053. Mead enjoys walking the city streets alone every night. As he walks the empty streets, he passes the homes of other citizens, who are inside watching television. He has done this for ten years and never encountered another person, since all the other people remain inside their homes, mesmerized by the light entertainment programs on their television screens. The other citizens are described as if they are dead: “gray phantoms” who live in “tombs.” As he walks, Mead enjoys taking in the sights, sounds, and smells of the natural world. He also talks to himself, addressing the people in the homes, asking under his breath what they are watching on television.

*QUESTION #1: What activity draws the other citizens to stay inside in the evenings, and why does Leonard Mead feel the urge to spend his time elsewhere? What does this show about him?

On this night, however, Mead meets a robotic police car—the only one left in the city, since crime is virtually nonexistent. The car interrogates Mead, trying to discover why he is out by himself. This questioning reveals that Mead doesn’t own a television, he is unmarried and lives alone, and he is a writer in a society that doesn’t value the written word. Upon revealing the depth of Mead’s differences with the modern world, the car instructs Mead to get in and tells him he is being taken to a Psychiatric Institution to be studied for "Regressive Tendencies." The car then drives away with Mead inside...

*QUESTION #2: Why does the police see Mead's differences as a "problem" to this society, and what can you infer about what might happen to Mead after this night?

Check your understanding by responding to the questions in this Google Form. When you have finished, submit and check your answers!

Complete this Google Form by Monday, 6/1 at 9 a.m.

TUESDAY, 5/26:
-Read Section ONE and read/annotate Section TWO.
-Answer Section ONE and Section TWO questions.

WEDNESDAY, 5/27:
-Read/annotate Section THREE.
-Answer Section THREE questions.

*If you have already submitted your rough draft, you will need to"unsubmit" it in order to edit and revise it.*

WEDNESDAY, 5/27:
Today, you’ll complete Section 1 and Section 2 of the checklist. Follow the tips in order to:
Section 1 → Examine your topic sentences and check your supporting details
Section 2 → Finalize your thesis statement and restated thesis, ensure your evidence is written correctly, and examine how thorough your elaboration is

THURSDAY, 5/28:
Today, you’ll complete Section 3 and Section 4 of the checklist. Follow the tips in order to:
Section 3 and Section 4→ Correct any grammar mistakes, incorporate varied transitions, remove instances of “writing about your writing”, and make your essay ready to turn in!

All four sections of this checklist should be completed by Friday, 5/29 @ 9 a.m.

TUESDAY (5/19) AGENDA:
-Use your Planning Outline as you begin drafting.
-Draft the Introduction Paragraph and Body Paragraph #1.
-Color-Code the Introduction Paragraph and Body Paragraph #1.

WEDNESDAY (5/20) AGENDA:
-Use your Planning Outline to continue drafting.
-Draft Body Paragraph #2 and Body Paragraph #3.
-Color-Code Body Paragraph #2 and Body Paragraph #3.

THURSDAY (5/21) AGENDA:
-Use your Planning Outline to continue drafting.
-Draft Conclusion Paragraph.
-Color-Code Conclusion Paragraph.

Read through the following list of questions. CHOOSE 2 questions and answer them thoughtfully.

Then, respond to AT LEAST one classmate on this post! :) You may respond to as many people as you wish!

Question List:
1. What was your initial reaction to the book? Did it hook you immediately, or take some time to get into?
2. What makes the setting unique or important? Or, could the story have taken place anywhere?
3. How are the characters changing throughout the story? Has your opinion of them changed, too?
4. Which character do you relate to the most, and what was it about them that you connect with?
5. Do you think the story is more plot-based or character-driven? In other words, is the book centered more towards the characters or more towards the plot/conflict? Explain.

In your answers, please make sure to tell us your NOVEL TITLE and restate the questions so it is easy for us to understand which questions you decided to answer. [It may be smart to also include the #'s (1-5) of your chosen questions.] Thank you.

Please complete the following Google Form to check-in with me regarding your progress in independent reading.

Screencastify: https://drive.google.com/file/d/130p1owPW94jw8Cl8BQq9XhU0GwCe74LG/view?usp=sharing

MONDAY, 5/11: Complete the outline for body paragraph #1.
TUESDAY, 5/12: Complete the outline for body paragraph #2 and #3.
MONDAY, 5/18: Complete the outline for introduction and conclusion.

Access the Research Notes: Mysteries & Conspiracies Doc.

Carefully read the instructions and steps for how you will complete the research for your essay.
-Remember to utilize what you know about search queries and credible sources.
-The more research you have, the easier it will be to write the essay.
-Keep in mind the research question: “Why are individuals so intrigued by [your topic]?”.
-You’ll ultimately need to write three body paragraphs, each one focusing on a different reason why people are intrigued by your chosen conspiracy/mystery.

Complete a little of the Doc each day. (It’s WAY too much work to do all at once.) You’ll have five “school” days. I will be checking your work completion daily, so be sure to keep up with your work.

Completed Research Notes: Mysteries & Conspiracies Doc due Monday, 5/11 at 9 a.m.

Access the "Dystopian Vocabulary Activities" Doc below. Read through all sections for specified directions.

Follow the suggested timeline for work completion:
Wednesday: Read through Part 1. Complete Part 2.
Thursday: Complete Part 3. Begin Part 4.
Friday: Complete Part 4. Edit/revise and finish the Doc.

This assignment is due on Monday, 4/4 at 9:00 AM.

We will begin our independent reading next week… more announcements to come! ☺

Once you have reviewed your top three choices and chosen the topic that interests you the most (it should be one that you can definitely find credible information on), access this "Research Essay Topic Chart" and find your name.

In the chart, complete both rows by writing:
-your selected conspiracy/mystery
-a brief preview of what you are most excited to learn through your research about this topic

Complete your row in this “Research Essay Topic Chart” Doc Monday, 5/4 at 9 AM.

1. Access the Research Essay Requirements C Doc in the research section and read it carefully. You’ll be writing a research paper about mysteries/conspiracies (yay!).

2. Then, access the Research Essay: Topics and Sources C Doc in the research section. Read the instructions carefully.

Timeline:
Tuesday: Select one conspiracy theory/mystery from the list you’re interested in and complete the row for it today.
Wednesday: Select the second conspiracy theory/mystery from the list you’re interested in and complete the row for it today.
Thursday: Select the third conspiracy theory/mystery from the list you’re interested in and complete the row for it today.

*THREE completed rows of your choice are due on Friday, May 1 at 9:00 AM. You may submit your Doc after you have finished your THREE completed rows.

This assignment will count as a three point supplemental grade. In order to receive full credit, you must:
1. Annotate the notes by using the highlight AND comment feature on the Google Document.
2. Answer BOTH Do Now questions thoroughly and thoughtfully using complete sentences.

This Doc, “DO NOW: Science Fiction vs. Dystopian Fiction”, is due tomorrow, 5/1 at 9 AM.

Access and view the Dystopian/Science Fiction: Book Club Choices slideshow. Read through each slide!

Then, fill out the Novel Choice Google Form.
Complete this Google Form by Wednesday, 4/29 at 9 AM.

Access the Search Query Lesson video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mx1lfICG8SOj-QBM6R8utmRxlzIWLg0N/view?usp=sharing

Also, open the Search Query Notes/Practice Doc.

View the video and pause throughout to answer the questions in the Notes section of the Doc. Then, complete the Practice section.

Completed “Search Queries Notes and Practice” Doc due Tuesday, 4/28 @ 9 AM.

Access and work on the Science Fiction/Dystopia Poetry Analysis Doc in the Science Fiction section of Google Classroom. Here are some tips to manage your time:
-THURSDAY, 4/23: Complete Parts I and II.
-FRIDAY, 4/24: Complete Parts III and IV.

VIDEO DIRECTIONS: https://www.loom.com/share/d495fc00bb184e2d981b8b2eef7497d3

This document and the Flipgrid Video are both due Monday, 4/27 @ 9 AM.

We will begin our Research unit in Written Expression today! You’ll start with a brief intro about what it really means to conduct proper research.

Access and complete the "What Is Research?" Doc in the Research section in Google Classroom.

Doc due by Friday, 4/24 @ 9 AM.

Suggestions for managing your time:

TUESDAY, 4/21:
-Access and begin working on "Part 1: Introduction to Science Fiction" Doc. Read through the Google Document and complete all sections through the “Reflection Section.”

WEDNESDAY, 4/22:
-Complete "Part 2: Application: Marionettes, Inc. by Ray Bradbury” Doc, where you will read and answer questions based on the science fiction short story. :)

This document is due Thursday, 4/23 @ 9 AM.

1. Analyze the quote: "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way." In your opinion, what do you think this means? Be detailed in your analysis.

2. You have completed an abundance of pre-reading activities regarding our next text, Fahrenheit 451. To name just a few, we explored the ideas of futurism, science fiction, censorship, the banned book discussion, communism, the age of McCarthyism, Ray Bradbury's impactful messages, and dystopian fiction. What is at least one topic that you enjoyed learning about so far? Explain. What is something that you look forward to exploring on a deeper level (regarding these topics, the start of Fahrenheit 451, or other)? Explain.

Please respond thoughtfully using well-developed ideas and detailed explanations.
Additionally, respond to AT LEAST ONE classmate's answer. Expand on your ideas in your reply.

Suggested Work Completion Timeline:
Monday, 4/6: Complete Part One: Utopia vs. Dystopia
Tuesday, 4/7: Complete Part Two: Dystopian Discoveries & Part Three: Popularity
Wednesday, 4/8: Submit by 9:00 AM.

I encourage you to work on this activity with a partner, if you would like. Share your answers and opinions that you wrote about in your Anticipation Guide (previous post). It will be interesting to see if your ideas are similar or differ completely! Then, begin working together to complete the pre-reading activities on this document.

This document is due Monday, 4/6 @ 9:00 AM.

Final Presentation due Friday, 4/3 @ 9:00 AM.

Suggested Timeline:
Monday: Work on Title Slide and Introduction Slide.
Tuesday: Work on Body Paragraph #1 Slide, Body Paragraph #2 Slide, and Body Paragraph #3 Slide.
Wednesday: Work on Conclusion Slide and Works Cited Slide.
Thursday: Edit and Revise. Submit by tomorrow at 9:00 AM.

*I encourage you to utilize peer feedback during this editing/revision process. If you feel comfortable, share or show your work to another classmate. Ask for advice or feedback -- I know we all miss our “glows” and “grows”!

Screencastify Directions: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13elMCBqK7lym6eqeRC8w3XlgisKph15g/view?usp=sharing

Here is an introduction to our new text.

Please complete this document by Thursday, April 2nd @ 9:00 AM.

1. Read through the document "Twelve Angry Men Dossier Presentation: How to Submit Your Dossier Project (TEST GRADE)." Complete and submit your Flipgrid video by Thursday, 4/2 @ 9 AM.
2. Copy and paste your alternate ending into the "Final Copy" Doc on this post. Submit by Thursday, 4/2 @ 9 AM.

Access and read the "Introduction to Flipgrid: Student Directions" Doc for specifics on creating your first Flipgrid video.

Your first video should:
👋 Say Hello (your name/an introduction).
🏫Share something that you miss about school.
👍Share something about virtual learning that has been positive for you so far!
💙(Optional) Share advice or a positive message/quote.

Note: All videos will be “approved” by me (at the same time) before they appear on our Grid. Feel free to submit yours at your earliest convenience and know that it will not appear for classmates to see until after the due date.

Screencastify (Video/Audio) Tutorial: https://drive.google.com/file/d/13S66euAWkXJgWWg3hGK5CfhtGG-FsO4-/view?usp=sharing

Your video should be uploaded by Monday, 3/30 @ 9:00 AM to receive full credit.

Submit by end of class period on Friday.

Supplemental Grade

1. Use the reference materials from binder as well as your research notes to begin planning your argumentative essay.
2. Match claims & counterclaims on a COMMON topic. Evidence must support each side of the argument and must be analyzed/explained fully. Rebuttals should be drafted to weaken the counter.

**A sample organizer has been attached for you to review as you plan.
Planning will be due at 7:00 AM on Thursday, Feb. 27th.

Research Notes with Organizer should be completed by Monday at 7:00 AM.

Additional Practice:
https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-7/choose-evidence-to-support-a-claim
https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-7/identify-counterclaims

Using the final presentations from the "Final Product" Document, answer the Dramaturgy Synthesis Questions for homework. Work on the questions and the group work reflection individually.

Supplemental Grade

Turn-In when completed.

Complete the Choice Board (independent practice) and Google Form (supplemental) by tomorrow @ 7:00 AM.

Suggestion:
Read through this Google Form and jot your answers down on a piece of paper. Then, when you are READY, submit your answers --- due Wednesday @ 7:00 AM... don't rush!

Make sure you TURN IN when you are finished with BOTH.

Instructions: After finding the table with your name (Ctrl+F), fill it in with information about your chosen nonfiction novel. Use the following example to assist you. Work collaboratively and respectfully on this shared Doc.

Nonfiction Book Title/Information in this Doc due on Nov. 6th → Book due in class Nov. 18th

Your final draft is due by Wednesday at 7:00 AM. Remember, this is a test grade.

Review frequently and check your work carefully prior to submitting. Use the Revision Packet, my comments, your peers(s)' comments, the rubric, your annotations, and any additional reference materials to ensure your plot and writer's voice are well executed.

ON THIS DOCUMENT: You should follow all directions. TAKE AWAY all highlights and labels, but leave them on your rough draft document.

*Move to NOVEL folder.*

As you read Ch. 7+8, answer the following qestions in complete sentences. Use textual evidence when asked to.

*Move to NOVEL Folder*

*Move all necessary documents to your VOICE section.*

Document 1: Self-Editing & Revising
Document 2: Final Copy Document
Document 3: PWTW Rubric
*Turn in when you are done! This is due Friday at 7:00 AM.

Refer to your notes, student samples, PEER AND TEACHER FEEDBACK (Scoot Checklists), the rubric, and your practice documents to make necessary revisions. Edit your work for grammar, punctuation, and sentence completion. Ensure you have met the criteria for each category on the rubric in order to earn the best score possible. Remember, this is a TEST GRADE.

*File this in your Voice Folder.*

REMINDERS:
-ONE PARAGRAPH ONLY: Minimum of 8 sentences
-Pick your Point of View (first person limited or third person)
-Write using narrative elements (beginning, middle, and end)
-Show, Don't Tell!! Use all Writer's Voice tools (Diction, Imagery (Figurative Language), Syntax, Tone, Detail (Sensory Details))
-Stick to ONE tone and make sure your words have the connotation of the tone you are trying to convey

COLOR CODE --> Rough Draft:
Diction (Strong Word Choice) - Blue
Detail (Sensory Details) - Purple
*Label your sensory details in parentheses (like we did for the location paragraph)
Syntax - Orange
Imagery (Figurative Language) - Green
*Label your figurative language in parentheses (like we did for the location paragraph)

"Rough Draft" due Wednesday, 10/16 by 7:00 AM
"Final Copy" due Friday 10/18 by 7:00 AM (You will be given a separate final copy document on Classroom to copy and paste your rough draft).

*Move to Novel Folder.*

*File this in your Novel Folder.*

Breaking-up the assignment:
1. October 2nd Homework: Finish the brainstorm --> 6-7 specific details about the location (in your OWN original words)
2. October 3 Homework: Work on starting to draft your story (on the "Final Copy" document)... (Due 10/8)

Reminders for "Mini-Narrative":
*With our focus of the narrative elements and all of our writer's tools, think about the perspective that you want this "mini-story" to be in.
*Make sure you are keeping that narrative element throughout your writing!
*You may either write this in first or third person. (The sample is written in third person).

Here are the instructions for the supplemental activity. It is so important that you read through the document before you start working on this assignment.

Requirements:
1. Create an original drawing for the wallpaper of the phone. Then, write a paragraph describing why you chose this image and why this image would appeal to the character.
2. Write a minimum of TWO emails that the character receives from two different people. Write a minimum of ONE paragraph for each email.
3. Create a playlist with a minimum of THREE songs. Write the song title, the author's name, and a few sentences for each song describing why you chose it and how it relates to the character.
4. Make your poster neat and creative. Make sure your writing is legible and outlined. Use complete sentences and sophisticated language for all parts of the assignment.

Ways to go above and beyond:
*Add direct quotes from the novel to expand on your explanations.
*Complete more than the minimum requirement for each criterion.

*Move this to your Novel Folder.*

As you read, fill out each slide. When you finish reading the two chapters, answer the comprehension questions on the last two slides.

You need to make sure you TURN IT IN by 7 AM so I know it is completed. Failure to turn it in will result in "incomplete".

*Move this to your Voice Folder.*

You need to make sure you TURN IT IN by 7 AM so I know it is completed. Failure to turn it in will result in "incomplete".

*Move to your VOICE folder.*

You need to make sure you TURN IT IN by 7 AM so I know it is completed. Failure to turn it in will result in "incomplete".

*Supplemental Assignment*

While reading the novel, pay close attention to the details provided for each character. Using specific information from the text, complete the chart for each of the characters.

*Move this document to your NOVEL folder.*

Follow the directions to complete the webquest based on Agatha Christie, the author of "And Then There Were None".

Take your time. Answer each question in original, completed sentences.

This assignment is due on Monday, September 16.

*Move to Novel Folder in your Google Drive.*

Type ONLY in your designated row.
DO NOT mess with the formatting, colors, or font.

Find your SEAT NUMBER and write in that row ONLY. Use complete sentences!

1. Respond to the question posted here.
2. Respond to at least one peer’s post. Be sure to elaborate on your reaction to your peer’s thoughts.