Week 1

Monday - 5/3

• Grammar Safari - Week 29
• Notebook Entry #82 - Make a Prediction/Support/Wonder chart for "The Smallest Dragonboy," Literature book - p. 119 - 132. Make a three-column chart. On the left side, label the top "PREDICT." List at least five predictions for the story. Label the center column "SUPPORT." Explain what you're basing your five predictions on. Label the right column "WONDER." Write down five things you're wondering about the story.
• Lit Circle groups meet and choose their books.
  HW: Compound Sentences WS - 2 [PDF]

Tuesday - 5/4

• Grammar Safari
• Correct Compound Sentences WS - 2. Turn in.
• "The Smallest Dragonboy," Literature book - p. 119 - 123
• NB #83 -What is Keevan like at the beginning of the story? Skim through what we've read of the story so far. At the top of the page, make a list of the things we learn and know about Keevan. Use specific evidence from the story. Below the list, write two or three character trait words that might describe Keevan at the beginning of the story.
  HW: Work on Lit Circle Practice for story [PDF]. Do Discussion Director, Word Finder and Connector only.

Wednesday - 5/5

• Grammar Safari
• Review Lit Circle Practice sheet. Keep,
• Continue reading "The Smallest Dragonboy."
• Lit Circles meet and set reading goal and roles for next Wednesday.
  HW: Continue work on Lit Circle Practice for story [PDF]. Do Literary Luminary, Illustrator, and Scene Setter. Due Friday.

Thursday - 5/6

• Grammar Safari. Turn in.
• Finish reading "The Smallest Dragonboy."
• Notebook Entry #84 - Make a Cause / Effect chart. Divide your paper into two columns. On the left side, describe the four most important events in the story "The Smallest Dragonboy." On the right side, explain why each event is significant to the development of Keeven's character. The chart below gives you the first event. Add three more causes / effects.
  

HW: Finish NB #84. Read your LC book.

Friday - 5/7

• Review and turn in Lit Circle Practice Sheet.
• Notebook Entry #85 - Answer the following questions about "The Smallest Dragonboy" - Lit book, p. 119.
  • What is the title of the story?
  • Who is the author?
  • Where and when does the story take place?
  • Who is the main character?
  • What problem is he facing?
  • In two to three sentences tell me what the story is about.
  • Write a thesis statement for the introductory paragraph. If you need help, rewrite the following sentence, filling in the blanks with character trait words:
    In the beginning of the story, Keevan was _____, but he learns that ___________ and by the end of the story he has become more _____.

WEEK 2

Monday - 5/10

• Grammar Safari - Week 30
• Start writing your Response to Literature [PDF] essay on "The Smallest Dragonboy." Use correct writing format - skip lines, blue or black ink, one side only, 1" margins on both sides of your paper. Due Friday.
  • Paragraph 1 - Introductory paragraph (NB #85)
    • background information about the story
    • thesis statement.
  • Paragraph 2 - What Keevan is like at the beginning of the story. (NB #83)
  • Paragraph 3 - Event 1 - Keevan overhears the dragonriders' conversation (NB #84)
  • Paragraph 4 - Event 2 - Keevan gets into a figh with Beterli (NB #84)
  • Paragraph 5 - Events 3 & 4 - Keeven gets to the hatching ground and a dragon chooses him. (NB #84)
  • Paragraph 6 - Concluding paragraph -
    • summary statement (restate thesis in new way)
    • describe what Keevan is like at the end
    • show your understanding of the theme of the story.

    HW: Compound Sentences Review WS - 1 [PDF]. Do an LC notebook entry.

Tuesday - 5/11

• Grammar Safari
• Correct Compound Sentences Review WS - 1. Turn in.
• Continue writing the Response to Literature [PDF] essay on "The Smallest Dragonboy." Use correct writing format. Due Friday.
  • Paragraph 1 - Introductory paragraph (NB #85)
    • background information about the story
    • thesis statement.
  • Paragraph 2 - What Keevan is like at the beginning of the story. (NB #83)
  • Paragraph 3 - Event 1 - Keevan overhears the dragonriders' conversation (NB #84)
  • Paragraph 4 - Event 2 - Keevan gets into a figh with Beterli (NB #84)
  • Paragraph 5 - Events 3 & 4 - Keeven gets to the hatching ground and a dragon chooses him. (NB #84)
  • Paragraph 6 - Concluding paragraph -
    • summary statement (restate thesis in new way)
    • describe what Keevan is like at the end
    • show your understanding of the theme of the story.

  HW: Prepare for Lit Circle meeting tomorrow. Finish reading goal and role sheet.

Wednesday - 5/12

• Grammar Safari
• Lit Circles meet.
  • Discuss book.
  • Turn in role sheets.
  • Set new reading goals.
  • Distribute new role sheets.
  • Notebook Entry #86 - What is the main character of your story like at the beginning of the novel? Skim through what you've read of the story so far. At the top of the page, make a list of the things you've learned and know about the main character. Use specific evidence from the story. Below the list, write two or three character trait words that might describe your character at the beginning of the novel.

  HW: Finish NB #86, if necessary.

Thursday - 5/13

• Grammar Safari.
• Correct Compound Sentences Review WS - 1. Turn in.
• Notebook Entry #87 - If you're absent, write two paragraphs on the following topics: Paragraph #1 - Imagine that you were forced to leave your home suddenly and could only take one medium sized suitcase that you would have to carry. What would you pack into the suitcase? Explain why you chose what you did. Paragraph #2 - You can only bring two family members with you (no pets.) Who would you bring and why?
• Compound Sentences Review WS - 2 [PDF]
  HW: Finish "The Smallest Dragonboy" essay, if necessary. Due tomorrow.

Friday -5/14

• Grammar Safari - turn in.
• Review and revise essay. Turn in.
• Correct Compound Sentences WS - 2. Turn in.

Week 3

Monday - 5/17
A - B - C - D - E - F

• Grammar Safari - Week 31
• Tech Town - Immigration Information . [PDF]
  HW: Grammar Book - Read pages 120 - 121. Do Exercise 5, p. 121 - 122. Write the adverb clause for each sentence, and circle the subordinating conjunction.

 Tuesday - 5/18
F - A - B - C - D - E

• Grammar Safari
• Correct homework. Keep.
• Lit Book - Read "An Unforgettable Journey," p. 270 - 275
• Complete "An Unforgettable Journey" assignment. [PDF]
  HW: Prepare for Lit Circle meeting tomorrow. Finish reading goal and role sheet.

Wednesday - 5/19
E - F - A - B - C - D

• Grammar Safari
• Lit Circles meet.
  • Discuss book.
  • Turn in role sheets.
  • Set new reading goals.
  • Distribute new role sheets.
• Notebook Entry #88 - Choose one to three of the topics listed below. Write a minimum of 1 page response about the character in your Literature Circle book.
  • 1) If you were in a problem or situation like the character in your book, what would you do? Be sure to describe the situation thoroughly.
  • 2) Describe ways in which the character is similar and different from you.
  • 3) Which one of the characters would make the best neighbor? Explain why he/she would make a good neighbor.

  HW: Finish "An Unforgettable Journey" assignment [PDF]

Thursday - 5/20
D - E - F - A - B - C

• Grammar Safari - Turn in.
• Review "An Unforgettable Journey." Turn in.
• Literature Book - Read about Analogies on pages 202 and 356.
• Complete Analogies WS. [PDF]
  HW: Grammar Book - Ex. 6, p. 122. Follow the book directions.

Friday - 5/21
D - E - F - A - B - C

• Correct and turn in Analogies WS and Grammar Book exercise.
• Tech Town - Finish Immigration Information [PDF]

Week 4

Monday - 5/24
C - D - E - F - A - B

• Write a Persusasive Essay [PDF]
  HW: Grammar Book - Read pages 305. Do Exercise 8, p. 306. Write out each sentence and add correct punctuation. Due Wednesday.

Tuesday - 5/25
B - C - D - E - F - A

• 7th Grade - 2nd Semester Benchmark Test
  HW: Prepare for Lit Circle meeting tomorrow. Finish reading goal and role sheet. Return Grammar Books.

Wednesday - 5/26
A - B - C - D - E - F

• Correct grammar Exercise 8. Turn in.
• Lit Circles meet.
  • Discuss book.
  • Turn in role sheets.
  • Distribute new role sheets.
• Notebook Entry #89 - Choose 1, 2, or 3 of the topics listed below. Write a minimum of 1 page.
  • Imagine you were going to make a movie from your book. Explain what actors you would choose to play the parts and why you would choose them.
  • Write a diary entry of a minor character's view of a major event.
  • From the point of view of one of the characters, write a letter to "Dear Abby" asking for advice. Then, write a letter from "Dear Abby" offering advice to the character.

  HW: Finish the prewriting for your Persuasive Essay [PDF], if necessary.

Thursday - 5/27
F - A - B - C - D - E

• Review Immigration Information assignment. Turn in.
• Write the persuasive essay using correct writing format.
  HW: Finish the persuasive essay. TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE OR ABSENT WORK FOR 4TH QUARTER.

Friday - 5/28 - TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO TURN IN LATE OR ABSENT WORK FOR 4TH QUARTER.
F - A - B - C - D - E

• Review and revise the Persuasive Essay. Turn in.
• Read Literature Circle books & work on role sheets.

Week 5

Monday - 5/31 - MEMORIAL DAY - NO SCHOOL

Tuesday - 6/1
E - F - A - B - C

• Watch film: Crossing Arizona.
• Notebook Entry #90 - Part I - Write ten personal responses to the movie. What's surprising, interesting, amusing, upsetting, about what's presented?
  HW: R5 Reading Response Log and 4th Quarter Independent Reading Logs due tomorrow. Prepare for Lit Circle meeting tomorrow. Finish reading goal and role sheet. Notebook Entries # 81-91 due Thursday. Return Lit books.

Wednesday - 6/2
C - D - E - F - A - B

• Turn in reading logs.
• Lit Circles meet.
  • Discuss book.
  • Turn in role sheets.
  • Turn in LC books.
• Notebook Entry #91 - Part 1 - Write two paragraphs describing two important events from the story and how they effected the character. Write one paragraph for each event. Describe the event and discuss why the event was important to the growth or change of the character. Part 2 - Write me a paragraph about the Lit Circles. What went well . . . and what didn't? What did you like about them? What didn't you like? What suggestions would you make for me on how to improve they way they work?

Thursday - 6/3
B - C - D - E - F - A

• Continue watching Crossing Arizona.
• Notebook Entry #90 - Part 2 - Write a paragraph (minimum half-page) response to the following question: What special problems and challenges do immigrants face when they come to America? Think about all the reading we've done about the immigrant experience and make three good points with examples from what we've read. Be sure to clearly explain your thinking.
• Turn in Notebook Entries #81 - 91.

Friday - 6/4 - Last Day of School! Have a wonderful summer vacation!
B - C - D - E - F - A

• Sign yearbooks, clean-up, and say good-byes.

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