Discussion and Notes By: E. Higginbotham Language Arts COMPARE AND CONTRAST Discussion and Notes By: E. Higginbotham Language Arts

Create a Venn Diagram on these two flags

STUDY THIS DIAGRAM!!!! Similarities USA Flag *White stripes Puerto Rico Flag *Blue strips *Red triangle *One star Similarities *White stripes *Flags are rectangular *White star USA Flag *Red strips *Blue square *50 stars STUDY THIS DIAGRAM!!!!

How Well can you remember What are the two objects being compared? _______________ What are two features of the Puerto Rico flag? What are two similarities of both flags? ________________ What are two differences between the flags? _________________ How Well can you remember

You Neighbor Both Now take a few minutes to get to know about your neighbor’s interests and create a Venn Diagram.

Won’t you be… my neighbor??? What did you learn about your neighbor? ________________ What do you and your neighbor have in common? _________________ How are you and your neighbor’s interests different? ________________ What other things could you use a Venn Diagram to compare and Contrast? ________ Won’t you be… my neighbor???

By: E. Higginbotham 7th Grade Language Arts Following Directions By: E. Higginbotham 7th Grade Language Arts

Why Are Directions Important? Directions are a part of everyday living. Directions help you get to your destination. Directions save you time. Directions keep us safe. Directions help us perform our jobs Directions help us cook. Why Are Directions Important?

1. Blend cheesecake in a bowl with milk for 3 minutes. Chimicheesecake 3. Spread cheesecake mix onto flour tortillas and fold into a burrito. Ingredients: One box of Jell-O instant cheesecake mix and 1 ½ cup milk 4. Cook 1 minute on each side and place on a paper towel. Cinnamon sugar Flat bread tortilla Cooking oil 5. Then place in a plastic bag with cinnamon sugar and shake well. Ice cream 1. Blend cheesecake in a bowl with milk for 3 minutes. 6. And on a scoop of Ice cream and enjoy. 2. Heat one cup of oil in a pan at med high

This is why following directions is important… What is the total amount of time you will cook the Chimicheesecake? 1 minute 30 seconds 2 minutes 10 minutes According to the directions on what setting should the stove be on? High Medium Low Med high This is why following directions is important…

You give the directions to us on how to make your favorite dish or dessert. Make sure you include the ingredients and specific directions. Also create 2 multiple choice questions about your directions and give them to your neighbor to answer. (Side note) if everyone passes the standards check test #2 we will a have a sampling of all the dishes here at school on that Friday!  Now It’s Your Turn…

By: E. Higginbotham 7th Grade Language Arts Non Fiction By: E. Higginbotham 7th Grade Language Arts

What are examples of fiction? Autobiography – A story of a person’s life written by that person. Biography – An author tells the story of some else’s life. Exposition - Presents and explains information Essay - Brief prose works, based on facts (Descriptive, Personal, Persuasive) Informational Text - Instruction manuals, textbooks, newspapers, etc.. What are examples of fiction?

Types Of Non Fictional Writing Cause-and-Effect method of development that analyzes the reasons for (and/or the consequences of) an action, event or decision. Comparison and Contrast they are different. take two or more things and discuss how they are the same and how Process Written steps/ guidelines Fictional Pieces takes the form of a story meant to convey an author's point of view or simply to entertain. Types Of Non Fictional Writing

Choosing the right type of writing What kind of writing would you use? What kind of writing would you use? What events led to America’s involvement in World War II? Cause and effect Compare and contrast Process Fictional piece How has America’s hairstyles change over the last 50 years? Cause and effect Compare and contrast Process Fictional piece Choosing the right type of writing

It’s also a good idea to know who your audience is… What kind of writing would you use? Decide which audience the speaker is addressing… What do unhealthy eating habits do to your body? Cause and effect Compare and contrast Process Fictional piece I promise that my tax plan will not rise taxes on anyone during this time of depression. Men Women Tax payers Home buyers It’s also a good idea to know who your audience is…