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Wow! August went by so fast, and we have been working hard! Today students took the quiz on Running Out of Time, set up their writing folders and wrote a one page short story that I look forward to reading. Have a great long weekend!
HW: NONE!
We continued reviewing the rules of punctuating dialog in preparation of a writing assignment. Also, we reviewed the HIPSOMA packet.
HW: Running Out of Time quiz tomorrow. 4th period only-Plot Diagram of "A Day's Wait". 5th period completed this in class today.
We worked on applying our knowledge of plot and tone to readings we did today; good job with that!
HW: I am sorry for any confusion regarding the packet due tomorrow. The one and only packet that is due covers "HIPSOMA"; the first page of the four page packet deals with Hyperbole, page two Idioms, page three Personification and page four Simile and Metaphor.
Study the definition of SOAPS ( you don't have to know tone) for a quiz tomorrow.
Running Out of Time quiz Friday.
We continued our short story unit by reading "A Day's Wait" in class. We will continue our study tomorrow. We also went over the rules for using quotation marks.
HW: Study for a quiz on SOAPStone on Thursday, HIPSOMA packet due Thursday, and the Running Out of Time quiz is Friday.
Today we set up writing portfolios, reviewed the parts of speech quiz, and took notes on Literary Elements. If you were absent, please be sure to get a copy of the notes. Students were also given a packet dealing with HIPSOMA.
HW:
1. Quiz on SOAPStone on Thursday, HIPSOMA packet due Thursday, Running Out of Time quiz Friday.
All classes: No homework. Have a good weekend!
Today we looked for examples of HIPSOMA in the short story, "Seventh Grade" by Gary Soto, took a quiz on the parts of speech, and completed a writing activity. I was impressed by how many students were able to complete the writing assignment in class; good job!
HW: NONE! Have a great weekend. Remember to review Running Out of Time this coming week as the test is Friday, August 31.
Today we continued our study of tone and how to unlock tone by looking at the way an author creates a story. We examined the relationship between tone and diction, imagery, details, language and syntax (DIDLS). We further investigated Imagery by discussing hyperbole, idiom, personification, similes and metaphors (HIPSOMA).
I am looking forward to seeing parents tonight at open house!
HW:
1. Parts of Speech quiz tomorrow, please review.
We are currently discussing the story,"Seventh Grade" and analyzing it in terms of narrative elements. Today we learned SOAPSTONE, a strategy often employed by DMS seventh grade students as they read and write. Click below for a glimpse of SOAPSTONE.
HW:
1. Review for a quiz on parts of speech. Open house tomorrow, Aug. 23, 6:30.
In class today, students reviewed parts of speech, learned about author Gary Soto, (p. 120 in lit book), completed vocabulary from the Soto story, "Seventh Grade", (p. 115), and read the story, "Seventh Grade", (p. 116). We will discuss the story tomorrow.
HW :
1. Continue to review the 8 parts of speech, have book contract signed.
