7th Grade literature and strategies Mrs. Patterson

Undergraduate Degree – U of I A Little about me. . . Teaching – 19 years EMS – 12 years Undergraduate Degree – U of I Graduate Degree – BSU Reading Endorsement Parent of Two – ages 11 and 12

TEAM ODYSSEY WEEK OF: September 13 - 17 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday English A Patterson Outsiders Journal Basic Skills: Main Idea Library Checkout The Outsiders Chapter 2 Finish Element of Fiction Notes ------------------- Share Book Trailers Elements “Bluff” SSR Update 100 Book Chart Word Snapshot Folders English B Stark Autobio Web Slide Creation Finish Slides Share Write Traits Review Spelling Unit 3 Spelling & Journal Expectations Science Becker Finish Helicopter Lab ---------------------- Common Units Finish Vocabulary Squares Metrics Graph Practice Scientific Method Quiz Mealworm Lab W. Civ. Fritsch Maps Continued Atlas Worksheet --------------------- Historical Atlas Worksheet Vocabulary List Middle Ages Review Constitution Day Middle Ages to Renaissance Notes Math Pre-Alg. Aronson 6-2 Add Integers 6-3 Subtract Integers Reinforce Adding & Subtracting Integers 6-4/6-5 Multiply & Divide Integers Integer Task Algebra 2-3 Adding & Subtracting Integers Pages 85-90 2-4 Rational Numbers Pages 93-97 2-5 Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers Pages 100-103 2-6 Multiply Rational Numbers Pages 106-109 Reinforce Distributive Property Page 758 Quiz

Grading Independent Reading = 15% Basic Skills = 15% Tests/Quizzes = 20% Classwork = 50%

Independent reading Due: October 21 Books Read Accountability 4 Books = 90-100 points 3 Books = 80-89 points 2 Books = 70-79 points 1 Book = 60-69 points 1 Book Cover Share book in class In-Class SSR Due: October 21

1st novel unit

biographies Read biography or autobiography. Answer comprehension questions. Pen pal dialogue. Puzzle piece.

Genre exploration Read short stories: Science fiction Mystery Fantasy Realistic Fiction Historical Fiction

Teen read week October 16 - 22 Menu of Items Class Competitions

Written & Illustrated Write and illustrate 16-page book. Draft-revise-edit-final copy Create characterization, dialogue, setting, and elements of plot. Field trip to Eagle Elementary to share books.

Nonfiction Research Read about a topic of your choice. Take notes. Creatively share information learned with the class. Watch presentations!

Academy Awards Nominate books in genres. Read book in small groups. Create book “preview” using moviemaker, music, pictures, and video clips. Walk the red carpet and see awards given for best books. Create acceptance speeches.

Final Novel unit

Basic Skills Elements of Fiction – plot, setting, theme, characterization, point of view, etc. Vocabulary – context clues, synonyms, antonyms, dictionary, homophones, etc. Word Parts – roots, prefixes & suffixes Comprehension – reading strategies, inferences, main idea, cause & effect, conclusions, etc.

Cool websites studystack.com Practice vocabulary terms and definitions UserName: Eagle Middle School Password: Colts freerice.com Vocabulary Math Foreign Languages Grammar Chemistry Multiple Choice Format Donates Rice to UN World Food Program

www.studystack.com www.freerice.com

Scholastic book orders Order online at www.scholastic.com/bookclubs Class Activation Code: GRVM9

Mrs. Patterson’s advisory The Stones We Will Rock You!

Monday Colts Have Character: Trust Bully Prevention Red Ribbon Week Respect Responsibility Read Schooled by Gordon Korman

Tuesday Study Hall Review Homework Study for Tests Get Help if Needed

thursday Agenda Check Grade Check Missing Assignments

Don’t forget to collect box tops & pop tabs