Agenda 7 for 8/30-9/3

Monday
Binder Reminders
Correct Grammar 10.1
Watch "Rikki Tikki-Tavi"
HW: RTT Plotlines and Grammar 10.2

Tuesday
Turn in RTT homework
Correct Grammar 10.2
HW: Grammar 10.3

Wednesday
Introduce Anwar Hussain Khaskheli
He is referred to as "Sir" in Pakinstani Schools,
You may call him Mr. Anwar
Continue Elements of Storytelling PPT
Correct Grammar 10.3
Cartoon Plotlines Day 1
HW: Grammar 10.4

Thursday
Cartoon Plotlines Day 2
HW: Finish Plotlines

Friday

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.

Correct Grammar 10.3

Start Grammar 10.4

Agenda 7 for 8/22-8/26

Monday
Binder Reminders
"7th Grade" Elements Activity
Correct Grammar 10.1

Tuesday
Elements of Plot: "The Three Little Pigs" HW if not finished

Wednesday
STAR Mirror Test Day 1

Thursday
STAR Mirror Test Day 2

Friday
Collect 3 Little Pigs Plotlines
Read: Rikki Tikki Tavi
Correct Grammar 10.1
HW: Start Grammar 10.2

POS Test Retakes

I am offering my 8th graders the opportunity to retake
the POS test on Tuesday, August 23rd at lunch. This
will be the only retake time and it is only available to
students who scored 14 or lower.

Agenda 7 for 8/15-8/19

Monday
-Library: Textbook Checkout
-Binder Reminders
-Parts of Speech Frame
-Finish Rules
-Grading Policy
HW: Complete POS Frame and study!

Tuesday
-Binder Reminders
-Grading Policy cont.
-Practice Parts of Speech (examples and identification)
HW: study for POS Test

Wednesday
CHANGE!!!! NO TEST TODAY
-Five Start of Writing (see Classroom page)
HW: STUDY FOR POS TEST

Thursday
CHANGE!!!! PARTS OF SPEECH TEST
-Read "7th Grade" by Gary Soto
HW: Finish reading "7th Grade" and complete
questions 2, 4, and 5 on p. 26 of your lit book

Friday
-Correct POS Test
-Collect 7th Grade HW
-Introduce the Elements of Storytelling(Narratives)
HW:Grammar Lesson 10.1 (pp 178-180)

Friday's Agenda

Quickwrite
-How to do a quickwrite
-Date each entry
-At least 40 words and at least three sentences on the topic provided.
-No need for a new paper unless both sides are full.
-You may adjust the prompt to fit your needs.
-No questions, no talking, no excuses

Please describe in detail the most memorable event from the start of school this year.
Tell it like a story, with details about the people and the place.

Parts of Speech Powerpoint

Classroom Rules Part 2

Thursday's Agenda

-Seating Charts
-Roll
-Binder Reminders
-Check last night's homework
-Discuss turn-in procedures and formatting
-Parts of Speech Quiz:
On a separate sheet of binder paper please list, define,
and provide an example of ALL 8 PARTS of SPEECH.
Make sure to use complete sentences and proper formatting.
-Classroom Rules Part 1

First Day of School

Roll

Contact Information (please copy):
Please use email to contact Mr.Rix: krix@chicousd.org
Before asking Mr. Rix about absences, or the schedule,
or assignments please go to mrrix.blogspot.com.
Visit the website tonight.

Homework: The 8 Parts of Speech
List and define all 8 parts of speech and provide 2 examples of each