Agenda 7 for 9/27-10/1

Monday
Library- Genre-Rama Presentation

Tuesday
Review and correct Taking Sides Chapter Guide 1
Read "A Crush" Lit Book p. 68
HW Grammar 2.1

Wednesday
Textual Evidence Powerpoint and Notes
Correct Grammar 2.1
HW Read Taking Sides Chapter 2

Thursday
Taking Sides Chapter 2 Response Journal
HW Taking Sides 3

Friday
Greek/Latin Roots Vocabulary List 1 (Test 10/8)
-Flash Cards
Grammar 2.2

STAR Practice Question 9/21

The following sentence contains either a single error or no error at all. If the sentence contains an error, select the one underlined part that must be changed to make the sentence correct. If the sentence contains no error, select choice E.

Although	it is not a fast runner,	wolves	can
A		B

maintain a loping run for many miles,	running
	C

throughout the night	if necessary	.	No error
	D		E

A. (A)

B. (B)

C. (C)

D. (D)

E. (E)

Agenda 7 for 9/20-9/24

Monday
QW: Have you ever been really excited? Tell me about it.
Quotation Power Point
Correct Grammar 11.4

Tuesday
STAR Practice Question
Complete Grammar 11.7
Correct Grammar 11.7

Wednesday
Grammar: Punctuation Review
HW: Study for Grammar Test
Library: Check out Taking Sides

Thursday
Grammar Test: Punctuation
HW:Taking Sides: Read Chapter 1

Friday
Correct Grammar Books
Taking Sides Chapter Guide 1

STAR Practice Question 9/16

Choose the word or set of words that, when inserted in the sentence, best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole.

The success of the Norman Invasion depended on ------- logistical operation: in planning it, William the Conqueror wisely left no detail -------.

A. a puzzling . . untarnished

B. a realistic . . unsupervised

C. an intricate. . overlooked

D. an erroneous . . ignored

E. a flawed . . unattended

Agenda 7 for 9/13-9/17

Monday
Complete Calvin and Hobbes Pyramids
Work on Next Grammar Lesson
HW: Last Chance to Finish Name Essays

Tuesday
Finish C&H Posters
Start Grammar 11.2
Grade Checks

Wednesday
Name Essay Editing

Thursday
STAR Practice Question
Correct Grammar 11.2
Complete Grammar 11.3

Friday
Turn in Name Essay Final Drafts
Correct Grammar 11.3
Start Grammar 11.4

Calvin and Hobbes Pyramid

Rix
English 7
Calvin and Hobbes Story Pyramid

After discussing the example comic strip, you will now break down one on your own.
First…
This is a pair assignment. Your partner is your neighbor. Together, cut out (carefully, each panel of your strip.
Second, organize each panel into categories: Exposition, rising action, climax, and resolution. You will have to order each in the sequence that it occurred.
Third, draw, neatly, a story pyramid on your large paper and place each slide where it fits along the pyramid.
Now you will need to write a caption for each stage of the pyramid, Use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar:
Exposition: Include reference to character, setting, and background.
Rising Action: Identify the conflict.
Climax: Identify ONE climactic event.
Resolution: Explain and predict the outcomes.
Finally, create a properly formatted heading and creative title in ink.
Grading will be done based on a 4 pt. rubric scale that will have an emphasis on neatness and appearance so work carefully. All work will be done in class.

Agenda 7 for 9/6-9/10

Monday
Labor Day NO SCHOOL

Tuesday
Library Orientation

Wednesday
Collect Name Essay typed drafts Quickwrite: What is your favorite Disney movie? Please explain in detail the exposition of that story. Remember, exposition is the character, setting, and background details that the reader/viewer must understand before the rising action of the story can commence.
Grammar 10.4 and Correct
HW: EVERYONE MUST HAVE A TYPED NAME ESSAY BY TOMORROW. NO EXCEPTIONS OR EXCUSES
Thursday
Introduce Calvin & Hobbes Pyramids
Grammar 11.1

Friday
Calvin & Hobbes Plot Pyramids