Tomorrow 11-20: Non Fiction Test
1st and 3rd cores will have a test on the features of Non Fiction text. Practice the game that is linked below:
http://www.quia.com/cm/224321.html?AP_rand=225415964
Also, look over your notes that we took in class! Good luck.
Uncategorized | Comment (0)Important Dates
11-17-09 Writing Test (Should already be completed; we will just be copying to site and submit to state.)
11-18-09 Young Authors’ Essay Due (mandatory for 2nd core)
11-20-09 2nd Core SAT Vocabulary Quiz; List 5-6
Uncategorized | Comment (0)YOUNG AUTHORS ESSAY CONTEST
Here are the requirements:
Must (blatantly or broadly) follow the theme “Surfing the Waves to Literacy”
ANY GENRE of Writing (narrative, poem, drama, or prose)
Typed in size 12 font Times New Roman
Under 300 Words
Good Luck…..Have Fun!
Uncategorized | Comment (0)2nd Core Quiz Friday, 20th
Hey….SAT Vocabuary Quiz will be Friday the 20th…..Check previous blog posts for word list #5 and #6!!!
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By request (Sammy Jo) here are your vocab. words….DUE MONDAY!!!!
Group 5
| Absolution | forgiveness; pardon; release |
|---|---|
| Blatant | obvious |
| Creditable | praiseworthy |
| Ensconce | establish firmly in a position |
| Hasten | hurry; accelerate; rush |
| Laceration | a cut |
| Obdurate | stubborn |
| Plausible | can be believed; reasonable |
| Reprieve | a respite; postponement of a sentence |
| Tawdry | of little value; gaudy |
Group 6
| Abstain | desist; go without; withdraw |
|---|---|
| Blighted | damaged; destroyed; ruined |
| Credulous | gullible; ready to believe anything |
| Enshroud | cover |
| Haughtiness | arrogance; pride |
| Lachrymose | tearful; sad |
| Obfuscate | deliberately make something difficult to understand |
| Plethora | an excess |
| Repudiate | shun; eschew |
| Tedium | boredom |
Fun, Fun, NON FICTION!!!
This 9 weeks you will be required to read at least one AR Non Fiction Book! Please check one out as soon as possible, so you can be reading the genre we are learning about.
Here is a game to help you review our Non Fiction Coventions (or Features)! Have fun!
http://www.quia.com/cm/224321.html?AP_rand=225415964
Peace,
Miss W.
Uncategorized | Comment (1)Happy 2nd Nine Weeks!
Where does the time go? We have accomplished a lot in our 1st Nine Weeks and hoping to do the same this quarter of the year!! We recently finished our author study on O. Henry and some of my cores are currently studying Rudyard Kipling! Please feel free to read and explore more on these authors independently!
Keep in mind our 1st A.R. book for the quarter is due November 12th….read, read, read!! The fastest way to grow your brain!!!
Much Peace,
Miss W.
Uncategorized | Comment (0)Weekly Vocabulary
Hi Folks!!
I want to make clear my expectations for Vocabulary Web Homework!
We will choose the vocabulary for the week together, then decide on due date…check the homework board!
Each word must have:
*2 synonyms
*2 antonyms
*Part of Speech
*A sentence, showing you understand the meaning of the word
The vocabulary can be done in web form, box form, or list form….check your notes on those requirements!!
Hope this helps!
Much Peace and Happy Homework!!!
Uncategorized | Comments (2)Writing Test Tomorrow!!!
Hey! I have posted our notes from class to help you review for tomorrow. The notes are in the top right corner of this screen, click on Writing Outlines.
How do you feel about the test tomorrow? I know you will all do well, please do what you need to do to be your best WRITER tomorrow! See you then!
Peace….Miss W.
Uncategorized | Comment (1)Wednesday, October 7th….WRITING TEST!!!!!!!!!
Our first 7th Grade On Demand Writing Asessment will be next Wednesday! Please make sure you are in attendance on that day and that you have had a good night of sleep, as well as, a good breakfast in the morning!
Students remember….The test will be one of two types of writing: Argumentative or Problem-Solution.
Check your notes for the outline given in-class to help you prepare!
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