ELA 7
*Please note that there is no school for students on Monday.
Students will have a guest presenter on Tuesday. Ms. Domalakes from the Frackville Rotary is giving each 7th grade student a thesaurus. She has also prepared a presentation on how to use this resource.
This week we will begin citing evidence and evaluating arguments. Students will participate in an activity called "Slip or Trip?" Students will be given a cartoon "crime scene" and play the part of detective. Students will gather evidence and write a "police report" that argues whether the man was tripped or he slipped. Students will have to use credible evidence and evaluate the arguments.
Slip or Trip Police Report Requirements
Slip or Trip "Crime Scene"
*"Citing Textual Evidence Individual Session" is due by the end of the day on Friday.
Students will also reread An Invisible Thread, which they will compare to "A Simple Act." Both stories are about Laura and Maurice, but the point of view is different in each. In addition to comparing texts, students will learn about cumulative and coordinate adjectives, go even deeper into point of view, study vocabulary, including the affix -ity, and work on comprehension skills.
An Invisible Thread Study Guide
An Invisible Thread Craft and Structure Additional Practice
An Invisible Thread Conventions Additional Practice
An Invisible Thread Word Study Additional Practice
Students will take a test on An Invisible Thread on Friday.
I would like to thank you for reaching out after the passing of my grandfather. Your support during a such a difficult time was much appreciated.
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I would like to thank you for reaching out after the passing of my grandfather. Your support during a such a difficult time was much appreciated.
Mrs. Fowler
