Week of June 10:
We are finishing and presenting Body Biographies in class. Greek Mythology
up next!
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Monday, June 3:
Finish reading "Jared" in preparation for the final assessment.
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Tuesday, May 28-
Class work: continue with body biographies
Homework: be prepared for Field Day, especially bagged lunch
Wednesday, May 29 - Field Day!
Thursday, May 30 - book talks by Darien librarians. Homework: "check out"
some of the books
from today
Friday, May 31 -
Class work: continue with body biographies
Homework: start collecting your folders from our literature units this year
(THE OUTSIDERS,
HOMS, Joan Bauer Unit). Bring folders to class Monday.
English final assessment: June 4 & 5
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Homework for the rest of April and most of May will be found on the Joan
Bauer Unit calendar. See the Joan Bauer icon on my website.
*Calendar Revised 4/29/13
** Calendar Revised 5/6/13
*** Calendar Revised 5/8/13
**** Calendar Revised 5/17/13
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Monday, April 8:
Finish typing "round one" of your vignette portfolio at home. Save! Print!
Bring portofolio to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, April 9 - Thursday, April 11:
In class: View scenes from The Diary of Anne Frank
Homework: Finish (and turn in) vignette portfolio if you haven't already done
so.
Friday, April 12:
Ms. Ryan visits with book talks!
Enjoy the spring break!
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Tuesday, April 2:
1) Finish drafting the portolio requirements from the purple sheet.
Absentees, click the HOMS icon for today's handout.
2) Bring a flash drive to class tomorrow. Report to Library computers
tomorrow.
Wednesday, April 3:
Bring your flash drive again tomorrow. Meet in the library again.
Thursday, April 4:
We will resume in the computer lab (Library) on Monday. Remember to bring
flash drive and HOMS folder on Monday. If you've been absent or if you are
behind on your typing, spend some time catching up at home! ***Check out the
rubric on the HOMS icon.
Friday, April 5: Writer-in-residence (Mr. Donato) visits Aqua Team English
classes today! No homework, unless Mr. Donato assigns any.
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Monday, March 25:
WNB - pick a new SEED (think theme), complete green chart if it's helpful,
and write a VIGNETTE tonight. Use the salmon colored sheet to guide your
vignette writing.
Tuesday, March 26: Finish vignettes (all three) in WNB
Wednesday, March 27:
1)Practice strong conclusions and titles (handouts can be found on HOMS icon)
2)Finish converting your vignettes into draft form (lined paper).
Thursday, March 28: No homework for the long weekend
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Monday, March 18:
Start thinking about your own vignette writing, which we are planning for in
class this week.
Tuesday, March 19:
WNB - write about one experience from your Vignette Seed Ideas. Aim for 1-2
pages in your notebook.
Wednesday, March 20:
WNB - Write about a new SEED idea. Aim for 1-2 pages in your notebook.
Thursday + Friday - HW TBD
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Week of Monday, March 11:
See HOMS Calendar for this week's homework.
(class work will be kicking off vignette writing)
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Week of Monday, March 4:
See REVISED HOMS calendar for this week's classwork and homework
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*** HOMS calendar will be revised for next week. No English homework until
then.
Week of Monday, February 25:
See HOMS calendar for class work and homework for the week. I've uploaded
the calendar to the HOMS icon on my website. I've also uploaded the
assignment sheet.
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Monday,February 11:
Class work - Review vocabulary definitions. Absentees, you can find the key
on my website (HOMS icon).
Monday's Homework - The HOMS vocabulary quiz will be this Friday, Feb. 15.
Tuesday, February 12: Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz
Wednesday, February 13:Study for Friday's vocabulary quiz
Thursday, February 14: Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz
Friday, February 15: No homework. Enjoy the winter break!
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Monday, February 4:
Revise for sentence starters (see persuasive writing icon for mini-lesson).
**Final copy will be due later this week.
Tuesday, February 5:
Revise for sentence lengths (see persuasive writing icon for mini-lesson).
***** Final copy due this Thursday.
Wednesday, February 6:
Final copy of essay due tomorrow!
Thursday, February 7: Define HOUSE ON MANGO STREET (HOMS) vocabulary.
Absentees, click on HOMS icon for the handout.
Friday, February 8: Snow Day
No Homework :)
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Monday, January 28: Early dismissal! Period 7 did not meet and do not have
hw since a handout is necessary. Periods 1,3,4: Polish your essay for
transitions and removing "dead wood". Bring in a
clean, printed copy to class tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 29:
Periods 1,3,4 - revise for audience awareness. Print clean copy tonight.
Period 7 - revise for transitions (add);deadwood (remove); audience awareness
(add). Print clean copy tonight.
Wednesday, January 30: No homework
Thursday, January 31: On-demand essay in class. No homework
Friday, February 1: No homework
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Tuesday, January 22:
Class work - write your 3 body paragraphs
Homework - Finish writing your body paragraphs (typing optional)
Wednesday, January 23: Write your lead (see today's handout)
Thursday, January 24: Write your closing (see today's handouts)
Friday, January 25: Type all components of your essay (lead, body paragraphs,
closing) into one document. Save. Print. Bring to class Monday.
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Monday, January 14:
Finish Road Map (absentees, you can print this document by clicking on the
Persuasive Writing icon on my home page).
Tuesday, January 15: Memorize DRAPES and what they stand for. You will want
to be familiar with examples of each. Absentees, you can find today's
handout by clicking the persuasive writing icon on my homepage.
Wednesday, January 16: Mrs. Torre was absent. Classwork was DRAPES quiz and
pink graphic organizer (see persuasive writing icon for a copy).
HW: finish pink organizer
Thursday, January 17:
Class work - review pink & cream graphic organizers. If you're absent, see
Mrs. Torre for a copy of the cream g.o.
Homework - 1)complete pink and/or cream g.o.
2) Reader's Workshop tomorrow. Bring your book to class.
Friday, January 18: Read as much as humanly possible over the long weekend!
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Monday, January 7: Pick one "issue" and write about it in WNB (1-2 pages)
Tuesday, January 8: Finish answering questions about choosing your topic
(purple sheet). Absentees can find this sheet by clicking the Persuasive
Essay icon on my webpage.
Wednesday, January 9: Complete "My Thesis Statement" (absentees, you can find
this document by clicking the Persuasive Writing icon on my webpage).
Thursday, January 10: Bring in your reading book for Reader's Workshop
tomorrow.
Friday, January 11: Read as much as humanly possible this weekend!
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Wednesday, January 2: Read! Use the time to get a new book if you need one.
Thursday, January 3: Read! Use the time to get a new book if you need one.
Bring your book to class tomorrow for Reader's Workshop.
Friday, January 4: Read! Aim for 30 minutes each day this weekend.
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Week of December 17: No homework. Happy Holidays, Aqua All-Stars!
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Monday, December 10: Read packet
Tuesday, December 11: Mark up the remaining poems in the packet the same way
we did in class. What are some features to notice? Mark the phrases and
lines that touch your senses. Underline anything the poet did that you like.
Wednesday, December 12: No homework
Thursday, December 13: Bring your reading book to Reader's Workshop tomorrow.
Friday, December 14: Read! Aim for 30 minutes each day.
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Monday, December 3:
1) Finish Figurative Language Packet
2) Quiz on Imagery/Figurative Language Friday
Tuesday, December 4 - Thursday, December 6: study for Friday's quiz on
Imagery/Figurative Language
*****Reader's workshop Friday - bring reading book**********
Friday, December 7:
Read for 30 minutes each day this weekend.
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Thursday, November 29:
Reader's Workshop tomorrow! Bring your reading book to class
Friday, November 30:
Read, read, read for 30 minutes each day this weekend.
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For every day that we view scenes from The Outsiders movie, record
reflections for that day. This sheet has been uploaded to the OUTSIDERS icon.
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Monday, November 12: Fill out Graphic Organizer for THE OUTSIDERS writing
assignment.
Tuesday, November 13: Complete Body Paragraphs for THE OUTSIDERS writing
assignment.
Wednesday, November 14:
1) Complete Introductory Paragraph for THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment.
2) Typed rough draft of THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment due Friday.
3) Final Copy of THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment due Monday.
Thursday, November 15:
1) Complete Conclusion for THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment.
2) Typed rough draft of THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment due Friday.
3) Final Copy of THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment due Monday.
Friday, Friday November 16:
1) Edit and revise rough draft of writing assignment
2) Final Copy of THE OUTSIDERS writing assignment due Monday.
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Monday, November 5: Read Chapter 11 and do Chapter 11 Study Guide.
Chapter 10-12 Quiz on Wednesday Nov. 7
THE OUTSIDERS Test on Friday Nov. 9
Tuesday, November 6: Read Chapter 12 and do Chapter 12 Study Guide.
Chapter 10-12 Quiz on Wednesday Nov. 7
THE OUTSIDERS Test on Friday Nov. 9
Wednesday, November 7: Quiz 10-12
Prepare for THE OUTSIDERS Test on Friday Nov. 9
Thursday, November 8: Prepare for THE OUTSIDERS Test on Friday Nov. 9
Friday, November 9: THE OUTSIDERS Test
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Monday, October 29:
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, October 30:
NO SCHOOL
Wednesday, October 31:
NO SCHOOL
Thursday, November 1:
NO SCHOOL
Friday, November 2:
NO SCHOOL
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Monday, October 22:
Study for quiz on chapters 4-6
Review the following:
1)Class Notes
2)Study Guides
Tuesday, October 23:
Read chapter 7 of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 7 study guide.
Quiz on chapters 7-9 on Friday
Wednesday, October 24:
Read chapter 8 of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 8 study guide.
Quiz on chapters 7-9 on Friday
Thursday, October 25:
Read chapter 9 of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 9 study guide.
Prepare for quiz on chapters 7-9 TOMORROW
Friday, October 26:
Read chapter 10 of THE OUTSIDERS.
Prepare for quiz on chapters 10-12 on Wednesday.
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****** AQUA t-shirts are $12.00. If you'd like to purchase one, bring cash
or a check (made out to Middlesex Middle School) to English class October 22-
26.*********
Monday, October 15:
Read chapter three of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 3 study guide.
Begin preparing for the quiz on chapters 1-3.
Review the following:
1)Class Notes
2)Reading Logs
3)Character Sheets
4)Study Guides
Tuesday, October 16:
Study for quiz on chapters 1-3
Review the following:
1)Class Notes
2)Reading Logs
3)Character Sheets
4)Study Guides
Wednesday, October 17:
Read chapter four of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 4 study guide.
Thursday, October 18:
Read chapter five of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 5 study guide.
Friday, October 19:
Read chapter six of THE OUTSIDERS and do the chapter 6 study guide.
Begin preparing for the quiz on chapters 4-6.
Review the following:
1)Study Guides
2)Class Notes
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Tuesday, October 9:
Read chapter one of THE OUTSIDERS. Be prepared to discuss chapter in class.
Complete at least half a page of writing for Writer's Notebook entry about
the
opionairre.
Wednesday, October 10:
Read chapter two of THE OUTSIDERS. Complete 3 entries for Chapter 2 in the
reading log.
Thursday, October 11:
Complete Chapter 2 study guide.
Friday, October 12:
Finish webquest if necessary. Aim to do some independent reading as well.
Remember, there will be an independent reading project in November.
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Monday, October 1:
1) Write your ending and title (see notes/handout from today)
2) Final copy (plus all drafts) due this Thursday
Tuesday, October 2:
1) Revise your draft for paragraphs
2) Final copy (plus all drafts) due this Thursday
Wednesday, October 3:
Make your final revisions and print out a clean, final copy. Bring in all
your drafts too.
Thursday, October 4:
Team day tomorrow! Wear Aqua and wear sneakers. You will attend periods
2,6,8.
Friday, October 5:
Read your indie book for 20 minutes each day this long weekend.
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Monday, September 24:
Revise your draft to include dialogue.
Tuesday, September 25:
Commit to present or past tense for your story. Revise to make sure you are
consistent with the tense you chose.
Wednesday, September 26: No school
Thursday, September 27:
1) Slow down your action by taking smaller steps in the heart of your story.
Writers do this by moving back and forth between action, description, and
dialogue. Use the sample passage from CROW CALL as a model.
2) Reader's Workshop tomorrow! Bring your reading book to class.
Friday, September 28:
Read your indie book for 20 minutes each day of the weekend.
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Tuesday, September 18:
1) If you haven't yet typed (and saved) your story, you must do so by this
Friday. Print it when you do.
2) Based, on today's mini-lesson, revise your story to include muscular/vivid
verbs.
Wednesday, September 19:
1) If you haven't yet typed (and saved) your story, you must do so by this
Friday. Print it when you do.
2) Based, on today's mini-lesson, revise your story to reflect well-developed
characters.
Thursday, September 20:
1) If you haven't yet typed (and saved) your story, you must do so by
TOMORROW. Print it.
2) Based, on today's mini-lesson, revise your story to reflect your external
actions and inner feelings (thoughtshots).
3) Reader's Worshop! Bring your indie reading book to class tomorrow.
Friday, September 21:
Read for 20 minutes each day of the weekend.
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Monday, September 10:
Select the SEED story you will turn into a personal narrative. Be sure it
has all three story ingredients (from class notes). If not, add ingredients,
rewrite, or create a new story. If your story is all set, you have no
homework!
Tuesday, September 11:
Based on today's minilesson...
Write/re-write/add to your story from the angle of your "So What?" so your
reader will understand your big meaning.
Wednesday, September 12:
Try Ten Grabber Leads
Thursday, September 13:
1) Let's regroup and get a draft ready for next week's mini-lessons! Tonight
handwrite (neatly) OR type, save, and print a clean copy of your updated
story draft. Place the copy in your folder and bring folder to class
tomorrow for a homework check.
2) Reader's Workshop tomorrow! Bring your indie reading book to class.
Friday, September 14:
Read, read, read. Shoot for 20 minutes each day.
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Tuesday, Sept. 4 -
WNB: write 1-2 pages about one SEED/IDEA from today's mini-lesson
Wednesday, Sept. 5 -
WNB: write 1-2 pages about one SEED/IDEA from today's mini-lesson on MAPS.
Thursday, Sept. 6 -
1) WNB: write 1-2 pages about one SEED/IDEA from today's mini-lesson on
firsts/lasts/realizations and timelines.
2) Bring indie reading book to class tomorrow for Reader's Workshop
Friday, Sept. 7 - Read for 20 minutes each day (indie reading book)
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Team Lunch outdoors!
Friday, August 31
Period 6
Meet in rotunda w/bagged lunch and pencil
Wear Aqua!
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Welcome to 7th Grade English!
Mrs. Torre – English Teacher & Aqua Team Leader
Mr. Lauten – Student Teacher this fall
Week 1
Homework:
1)Your 3 completed summer reading forms are due tomorrow (Tuesday).
2)Have an independent reading book for SSR tomorrow and bring your indie
reading book to English class every Friday for the next month.
3)Supplies due this Friday:
_____ Binder for English class (separate or shared w/another subject)
_____ Divider tabs for binder (5 to start with)
_____ A writer’s notebook aka “WNB” (spiral or composition book)
_____ 5 Pocket Folders (3-hole)
_____ Lined paper
_____ Post-it Notes
_____ Plenty of writing utensils (pencils & bleed-proof pens for WNB)
4)Team Bulletin board assignment: Due Friday
You have been given a star that will represent YOU on the Aqua All-Stars
bulletin board. Using either side, decorate the star any way you like. Let
your creativity and Aqua spirit shine!
The 2 mandatory items on (or attached) to your star must be:
1. a recent photo of yourself
2. your first and last name
