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Grade 7 Context Clues – The words we are working with here are no where near as obvious as past units. L.7.4.A L.7.4.A Middle School Affixes and Roots – Time to summon a nearly dead language to help you understand word meanings. Koloian's 7th Grade ELA. Home About the Class. Koloian Contact Mrs. James Room Number: 226 Classroom phone number: (248) 573-8200 ext.

Monday, August 15: none

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Tuesday August 16: Respond to the following prompt in your notebook: How was your first day of school? Describe it.

Wednesday, August 17: Rewrite the following sentences, correcting for capitalization.

1. my favorite book is the hunger games.

2. on sunday, i am going to birmingham, alabama with ms. ponder.

3. holcomb bridge middle school students are hawks fans.

Thursday, August 18: List three things you would like to see in your perfect classroom.

Friday, August 19: Rewrite the following sentences, correcting for capitalization.

1. ms. mayo is going to the atlanta history center on wednesday.

2. i hope to get a dog for christmas and name it tom.

3. the pittsburgh steelers are the best team in the n.f.l.

Monday, August 22: In your notebook write an acrostic poem for your name.

M. ust eat breakfast!

S. erious about school.

K. ind of likes hot summers.

A. lways likes to spend time with friends.

T. alks a lot!

Z ebra are my favorite animals.

Tuesday, August 23: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and add correct end punctuation.

. period ! exclamation point ? question mark

1. How are you __

2. Did you do your homework __

3. My name is Ms. Katz __

4. I love language arts so much __

Wednesday, August 24: In your notebook, respond to the following in 5-7 sentences. “In 20 years, I hope to…” (Where do you hope to live? Married? Kids? Job? Goals? Hopes?)

Thursday, August 25: none (Checkpoint Testing)

Friday, August 26: none (watched a video and discussed)

Monday, August 29: In 5-7 sentences, name three reasons author’s write (possible purposes) and include and example for each.

Tuesday, August 30: Copy the following sentences into your notebook and add commas where necessary.

1. I need an agenda notebook and binder for language arts class.

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2. My sister the tall one plays soccer in college.

3. Yes I have a fish as well as a dog cat and hamster.

Wednesday, August 31: none (project work day)

Thursday, September 1: none (project work day)

Friday, September 2: #1 on “The Comma”: Write your own sentence in your notebook using this comma rule. (Period 2: #1 and 2)

Tuesday, September 6: #2 on “The Comma”: Write your own sentence in your notebook using this comma rule. (Period 2: #3 and 4)

Wednesday, September 7: #3 on “The Comma”: Write your own sentence in your notebook using this comma rule. (Period 2: #5 and 6)

Thursday, September 7: #4 on “The Comma”: Write your own sentence in your notebook using this comma rule. (Period 2: #7 and 8)

Friday, September 8: none

Monday, September 12: Why is it important to always remember September 11? What will you do to honor the heros in your everyday life? (5-7 sentences)

Tuesday, September 13: #5 on “The Comma”: Write your own sentence in your notebook using this comma rule. (Period 2: #9 and 10)

Wednesday, September 14: #6 on “The Comma”: Write your own sentence in your notebook using this comma rule. (Period 2: Have you ever had to wait a long time for something? Was it hard? Why? Did it make the end result better, or were you disappointed?)

Thursday, September 15: #7, 8, 9, and 10 on “The Comma”: Write your own examples using these comma rules. (Period 2: Choose a comma rule and write a paragraph explaining how and when to use a comma as if you were explaining it to a child.)

Friday, September 16: Choose a comma rule and write a paragraph explaining how and when to use a comma as if you were explaining it to a child. (Period 2: Write a 2-3 paragraph story using foreshadowing to hint at events to come. Make it interesting!)

Monday, September 19: Start the comma section of your study guide. The rest is homework due Wednesday. Comma quiz Wednesday. (Period 2: Choose two characters from the stories we have read [Names/Nombres, The Naming of Names, A Day’s Wait, After Twenty Years] and write one paragraph telling how the characters are similar, and one paragraph telling how the characters are different.)

Tuesday, September 20: Make a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting Julia Alvarez (Names/Nombres) and Schatz (A Day’s Wait).

Wednesday, September 21: none (comma quiz)

Thursday, September 22: Write a letter to yourself in the future, giving yourself advice on how to prepare for a language arts test.

Friday, September 23: none (Unit 1 test)

Monday, September 26: none (finished test)

Tuesday, September 27: Respond to the following questions in your notebook (5-7 sentences): How much did you study for your test (honestly)? How do you think you did?

Wednesday, September 28: Copy the following definitions into your notebook- Phrase: a group of related words that is used as a single part of speech and DOES NOT have a subject and a verb. examples: “could have been hiding,” “to go with them” Clause: a group of words that contains a subject and very and is used as a sentece or part of a sentence. examples: “I woke up late this morning.” “If the dress is too long…”

Thursday, September 29: Write 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) comparing and contrasting plant and animal cells.

Friday, September 30: Make a Venn Diagram comparing and contrasting yourself with a character from Seed Folks. Then write one compare/contrast paragraph with this information.

Monday, October 3: Write 1 paragraph (5-7 sentences) about a time you used a schedule or a map to help you accomplish something. (bus schedule, bell schedule, class schedule, sports team schedule, map of the mall, map of a school, street map)

Tuesday, October 4: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the phrase.

1. I wish I were better at tennis.

2. Kevin, my cousin, was born in May.

3. One of my favorite teachers in Ms. Heath.

Wednesday, October 5: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the phrase.

1. I wish I were faster at running.

2. Ms. Fitzgerald, my friend, lives near me.

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3. One of my favorite foods is ice cream.

Thursday, October 6: Following directions activity

Friday, October 7: Write a paper on respecting others feelings and space. How can you show iCare? Who can you go to with an issue?

Monday, October 10: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the phrase. (Adjective phrase: What kids? Which one? How many? How much?)

1. Rosa chose the shirt with the blue stripes.

2. The store with the neon sign is open.

3. The boy with 12 toes is my boyfriend.

Tuesday, October 11: finish Time magazine cover

Wednesday, October 12: Write 5-7 sentences in your notebook. How can learning about what the “Lost Boys of Sudan” went through helo you deal with the problems in your life?

Thursday, October 13: Define the following terms: Footnote, Caption, Sidebar, Glossary

Friday, October 14: none

Tuesday, October 18: Copy the following sentences and underline the clause (includes a subject anda verb).

1. Let’s order some pizza when Joe gets back.

2. When a starfish loses an arm, it grows another.

3. Sophie played the piano, and her sister sang.

Wednesday, October 19: Copy the following sentences and underline the clause (includes a subject and a verb). Identify the subjects, verbs, and whether the clause is independent or dependent.

1. Sharks swam near, but the swimmers stayed calm.

2. As the sun set, lights went on in the city.

3. The helicopter landed when Dan gave the signal.

Thursday, October 20: National Day of Writing: Write thank you letters to the troops overseas.

Friday, October 21: Copy the following sentences and label subjects and verbs, underline clauses, and label each clause independent or dependent.

1. Ken paid the bill, but it got lost in the mail.

2. The raccoon hid in the shed until we left.

3. Ms. Fitzgerald finished the book, and then I read it.

Monday, October 24: Copy the following definitions into your notebook:

Adverb Clause: a dependent clause that shows relationship such as time, cause and effect, contrast, and condition. It modifies a verb and starts with a subrdinating conjunction (A WHITE BUS)

Adjective Clause: A dependent clause that modifies a noun. The five words that introduce adjective clauses (relative pronouns) are WHO, WHOM, WHOSE, WHICH, and THAT.

Tuesday, October 25: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the dependent clause. Then, label the clause as an adjective clause or an adverb clause.

1. A snorkel is a hollow tuble that lets divers breath underwater.

2. I like to paint where there is plenty of light.

3. As long as I remember my books, I will be prepared for class.

Wednesday, October 26: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the dependent clause. Then, label the clause as an adjective clause or an adverb clause.

1. As much as I want to go to the movies, I know I have too much homework.

2. Those whole library books are overdue must pay fines.

3. Julia Alvarez is the writer who wrote Names/Nombres.

Thursday, October 27: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the dependent clause. Then, label the clause as an adjective clause or an adverb clause.

1. The locker, which belongs to the boy, is always jammed.

2. Jennifer can run faster than Victor can.

3. If I work for two more hours, I should be able to finish my homework.

Friday, October 28: Copy the following sentences in your notebook and underline the dependent clause. Then, label the clause as an adjective clause or an adverb clause.

1. Before I get on the bus, I have to get my backpack.

2. I want a pencil that never runs out of lead.

3. I am going to buy a Transformers t-shirt because I am proud to be a 7th grader.

Monday, October 31: Write 5-7 sentences about a time you overcame a difficult situation in your life.

Tuesday, November 1: Create a timeline of your life from birth to present.

Wednesday, November 2: Idiom half sheet of paper (Miracle Hands)

Thursday, November 3: Write as many subordinating conjunctions (adverb clauses) and relative pronouns (adjective clauses) as you can remember.

Friday, Novermber 4: none (test)

Monday, November 5: none (finish test)

Tuesday, November 7: none (watched movie)

Wednesday, November 9: Write 5-7 sentences in your notebook: Most people believe that they can become whatever they want to be. Do you believe this? Why or why not?

Thursday, November 10: What does it mean to be an American?

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Friday, November 11:What is persuasive writing? Give an example. What is a way you could convince the reader?

Monday, November 14: none

Tuesday, November 15: none

Wednesday, November 16: Imagine that you live in a house that is computer generated. The house can cook, clean and even take the dog out. What would it be like to live in that house? Explain the pros and cons.

Thursday, November 17: What do you think life will be like in the year 2024? (5-7 sentences)

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Monday, November 28: Write three reasons to convince me that Thanksgiving break should be longer.

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Tuesday, November 29: Think of a time you tried to convince someone to do something. Were you successful? What stratigies did you use? What could you have done differently?

Monday, December 5: Write down the following and identify them as either a setence or a fragment.

1. Long, long ago in a faraway land

2. There lived a princess named Gretchen

3. The most beautiful girl in the world

4. Her birthday was approaching

Tuesday, December 6: Write down the following and identify them as either a setence or a fragment.

1. Ms. Katz and Ms. Fitzgerald

2. Soccer is more fun than skateboarding

3. When you leave the room

4. I can’t wait for the weekend

Wednesday, December 7: none (Checkpoints)

Tuesday, January 18: Write the following sentences on your paper. label the subject and write the verb.

1. Everyone in this class (has/have) an A.

2. Some of the dogs at th shelter (have/has) found homes.

3. The boy, along with his brother, (run/runs) home.