Book Report #1 Instructions

For your first book report, you will be reading a novel, or a long work of fiction. You should have found your book at the library yesterday or picked one from home or our class library.

The project has two parts. The first part is the chart you received in class today. As you read, be sure to fill in the chart completely. Write in complete sentences and answer each question.

The second part is the illustrated plot diagram. Using the chart you have filled in, you will then illustrate the events of your story. You can use words, symbols, and pictures of your characters to fill in the chart. Because you are required to complete your illustration on the sheet I will give you, I am not handing out that worksheet until closer to the due date. I don't want you to lose your illustration page, so you will receive that handout on MONDAY, AUGUST 25.

So, to summarize: Between now and August 25th you should be reading and filling in your chart. You will receive the diagram on the 25th and will have until SEPTEMBER 5 to complete your book and your illustrations.

On September 5th I will collect your completed chart AND your illustration page. This will be a 150 point test grade.

Wednesday Update

This week has been a busy one so far. Here's what we've been doing and here's where we're headed by the end of the week!

Monday: We went over our Lesson 2 vocabulary words. They all have the root "AUDI" or "PHON"
We also learned about the elements of short stories. We read an interesting story called "The Dinner Party" by Mona Gardner.

Tuesday: We discussed the elements of plot in detail and put the animated film "Cinderella" on a plot diagram.

Today: We will be reading a short story entitled "The Bear Boy" and putting it on a plot diagram.

Thursday: We will go to the library where everyone should check out a novel for their first book report. I will give you the instructions for this report at a later time, but for now be sure that you always have your independent reading book in class.

Friday: Weekly Quiz #2
We will also learn how to write an objective summary. You will be finishing your rough draft over the weekend.

Weekly Update

Here are some important things to remember about our first week of classes:

Vocabulary: Don't forget that you should be making flashcards for vocabulary every week. All of the words are listed on this website if you ever lose the word list I provide in class.

Weekly Quiz: We will have our first weekly quiz TOMORROW! There will be eight fill-in-the-blank vocabulary questions and two true/false questions about the class syllabus.

Next Week: Next week we will start learning about the elements of short stories. We will also go to the Library next Wednesday.

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Welcome!

Welcome to 7th grade. I hope you are excited about the upcoming year. Here's some information to help you as you plan for school to start again.

Supply List

·       College-ruled composition book

·       Post-it notes

·       1½ inch 3-ring binder

·       5 tab dividers labeled “Vocabulary,” “Grammar,” “Literature,” “Writing,” and “I.R.”

·       3x5 lined index cards

·       2 pocket folder with brads

·       Notebook paper, pencils, and pens (blue or black ink)

Classroom Supplies

If you would like to donate to our classroom, here’s how you can help.

·       1^st Period: Kleenex

·       2^nd Period: Hand Sanitizer

·       4^th Period: Clorox/Lysol wipes

·       5^th Period: Extra post-its/ index cards

·       6^th Period: #2 pencils

The Final Countdown

Here are some important dates for you to remember. They are also posted on our class calendar.

Wednesday 4/2: Book Fair Visit. Bring money if you want to purchase a book.
Wednesday 4/9: Library day: We will take Global Scholar
Friday 4/11: Talent Show 2nd and 3rd Period
Friday 4/18: Teacher work day.
Wednesday 4/23: Last Library Day: Finish Global Scholar if necessary.

Happy Spring Break

I hope everyone has a safe and relaxing Spring Break! Remember, if you didn't turn in a Biography Project you can turn it in on Monday the 31st for a deduction.

This Week's Crazy Schedule

Because of Global Scholar and PBS parties, there are some weird scheduling things going on this week. Here's a look at what we'll be doing each period:

Period	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
1	Project Work Day	Present	Global Scholar	Present	Present
3	Project Work Day	Divergent	Present	Present	Present
4	Project Work Day	Divergent	Present	Present	Present
5	Project Work Day	Present	Present	Present	PBS Celebration
6	Project Work Day	Present	Present	Present	PBS Celebration