** JENTEAL SOAPS fundraising forms available by end of this week
** 40% of sales is credited to Ashland student making that sale
CONFERENCES next week:
Nov. 25-26, 8:45-8:15 each night
In Big Gym; Arena-style
Show up and talk to teachers you want to; no sign ups
HOMEWORK FOR THE WEEK:
__ 15 Vocab words, definitions, sentences FROM
"Greatest King" worksheet
DUE upon return to school after the break
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FRIDAY, Nov 22
I. review CHARLEMAGNE VERB list
grammar/word part work
focus on strong, powerful, interesting, specific verbs
* words that should be used in an essay or poem on Charlemagne
II. begin "Greatest King," Dark Ages dvd part 9
practice taking only NEW notes,
focus on information not known before in other sources
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THURSDAY, Nov 21
I. review CHARLES MARTEL the HAMMER word list
review word list from video notes
read first, say in head, try to put into context or sentences
share as a group, words you know
share as a class/walk through word list and put into sentences
II. write CHARLES THE HAMMER MARTEL essay
- on demand quick write ROUGH DRAFT
- one page only (right hand side essay, left hand side notes)
* work on HW if finished with one page (no more than one page)
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WEDNESDAY, Nov 20
I. TRACKER REVIEW
review and re explain purpose of writing in tracker
THIS IS A GRADED ASSIGNMENT
use the start of class efficiently (get it filled out/copy from overhead)
II. finish CHARLEMAGNE encyclopedia notes
- teacher led w/ student input (spiral)
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TUESDAY, Nov 19
still DUE: CHARLEMAGNE WORD SEARCH (student created)
I. continue GREATEST KING notes
- teacher led and modeled w/ student input (spiral work)
II. continue GREATEST KING vocab/rdng wrksht
- quiet, individual work to start with
* 15 WORDS DUE ON RETURN FROM BREAK
But try to finish by Friday!!!
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MONDAY, Nov 18
DUE: CHARLEMAGNE WORD SEARCH (student created)
I. VERBS IN CHARLEMAGNE encyclopedia article
review text and find action words
focus on strong, powerful, interesting, specific verbs
* would be used in an essay or poem on Charlemagne
II. begin GREATEST KING vocabulary/reading worksheet
- quiet, individual work to start with
Online record of assignments, homework and announcements for Mr. Gentile's 7th Grade LANGUAGE ARTS class at Roseway Heights MS
Monday, November 18, 2019
Nov. 11-15 [WEEK 12]
** WREATH and POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE FRIDAY, 11/15 !!!
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FRIDAY, Nov 15
I. create a CHARLEMAGNE WORD SEARCH
- sort of a relaxing activity with an academic oomph!
- using graph paper, create your own word search
- show an understanding of who and what Charlemagne was
- #1 = ten, words minimum up to 25/30
- #2 on the back create a VERB-only word search (if you have time)
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THURSDAY, Nov 14
I. cont. CHARLEMAGNE Encyclopedia notes
- look at how the article uses subheadings to divide information
- count the number of paragraphs in each section to determine
how many notes you might take
- typically there is at least one fact or detail in each sentence
- take notes to prepare for a test or an essay
II. adding TEST or CATEGORY QUESTIONS TO NOTES
- write questions to the left of the notes
- the questions would be answered by the details written
- write one KEY category word above the question for easy finding
- space lines between notes from different paragraphs
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WEDNESDAY, Nov 13
I. review WEB DIAGRAM of QUESTIONS
- review questions that are asked when studying any historical person
- think about what information the encyclopedia article
SHOULD answer or provide
II. begin CHARLEMAGNE encyclopedia article
- SSR (sustained silent reading)
- take notes, divided by paragraphs
- skip lines in notes with new paragraphs
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TUESDAY, Nov 12
HOMEWORK DUE:
__ 24 CHARLES MARTEL VOCAB
__ CHARLES MARTEL READING QUESTIONS
__ WORLD RELIGIONS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
I. VERBS IN CHARLEMAGNE encyclopedia article
review text and find action words
focus on strong, powerful, interesting, specific verbs
* would be used in an essay or poem on Charlemagne
II. begin GREATEST KING vocabulary/reading worksheet
- quiet, individual work to start with
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MONDAY, Nov 11
NO SCHOOL: VETERAN'S DAY
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FRIDAY, Nov 15
I. create a CHARLEMAGNE WORD SEARCH
- sort of a relaxing activity with an academic oomph!
- using graph paper, create your own word search
- show an understanding of who and what Charlemagne was
- #1 = ten, words minimum up to 25/30
- #2 on the back create a VERB-only word search (if you have time)
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THURSDAY, Nov 14
I. cont. CHARLEMAGNE Encyclopedia notes
- look at how the article uses subheadings to divide information
- count the number of paragraphs in each section to determine
how many notes you might take
- typically there is at least one fact or detail in each sentence
- take notes to prepare for a test or an essay
II. adding TEST or CATEGORY QUESTIONS TO NOTES
- write questions to the left of the notes
- the questions would be answered by the details written
- write one KEY category word above the question for easy finding
- space lines between notes from different paragraphs
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WEDNESDAY, Nov 13
I. review WEB DIAGRAM of QUESTIONS
- review questions that are asked when studying any historical person
- think about what information the encyclopedia article
SHOULD answer or provide
II. begin CHARLEMAGNE encyclopedia article
- SSR (sustained silent reading)
- take notes, divided by paragraphs
- skip lines in notes with new paragraphs
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TUESDAY, Nov 12
HOMEWORK DUE:
__ 24 CHARLES MARTEL VOCAB
__ CHARLES MARTEL READING QUESTIONS
__ WORLD RELIGIONS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
I. VERBS IN CHARLEMAGNE encyclopedia article
review text and find action words
focus on strong, powerful, interesting, specific verbs
* would be used in an essay or poem on Charlemagne
II. begin GREATEST KING vocabulary/reading worksheet
- quiet, individual work to start with
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MONDAY, Nov 11
NO SCHOOL: VETERAN'S DAY
Nov. 4 - 8 [WEEK 11]
** WREATH and POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE next FRIDAY, 11/15 !!!
AVID THEME FOR THE WEEK: DECISIONS (challenges, choices, consequences)
HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEK:
__ 24 CHARLES MARTEL VOCAB (5-6 vocab words per night)
__ CHARLES MARTEL READING QUESTIONS (pace your reading)
__ WORLD RELIGIONS CROSSWORD PUZZLE (finish by Friday)
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FRIDAY, Nov 8
I. 732 BATTLE OF TOURS (France) WORD LIST video notes
- word list in advance; words from the dvd
- try to figure out what the story is based on the key words listed
II. continue Dark Ages DVD part 8: HOLY WAR
- what is the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732
- what motivated the Moorish Muslim forces?
- how does Martel defeat the Moors?
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THURSDAY, Nov 7 ** ATTENDANCE AWARD TODAY
I. CHARLES MARTEL reading packet
- complete vocabulary words (in the packet reading)
- complete the questions IN the reading packet as you read
- both due next TUESDAY
II. begin Dark Ages DVD part 8: HOLY WAR
- what becomes the dominant cultural force in Europe by the 700's?
- what are the barbarian tribes constantly doing amongst themselves?
- what religion and religious force rises from the Arabian Peninsula?
- who sees the threat posed to Europe and begins to make plans?
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WEDNESDAY, Nov 6
I. TRACKER REVIEW
- emphasis on getting information into tracker
- especially SS since we walk through it each day
- make sure you copy from overhead
- fill in OTHER classes, too!
- LIST HW for each day!!! (be specific)
II. 1ST QUARTER RECAP (review of material)
- new students have shifted around and into my class
- what have we studied so far?
- write notes in Spiral
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TUESDAY, Nov 5
I. begin CHARLES MARTEL: HOLY WAR reading packet
- based on text of History Alive DVD (Dark Ages), part 8
- read first;
- work on vocabulary next;
- THEN go back and work on questions
* you have some choice on which approach is best for you
_ 24 Vocabulary Words from packet DUE TUESDAY
Include definition and sentence in text
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MONDAY, Nov 4 - new students!
I. review ADJUSTMENTS/NEW STUDENTS to class
- review/walk through a few of the basic steps of class
- such as filling in tracker at start of class
- all students need a spiral provided by teacher for in class work
II. "WORLD RELIGIONS" CROSSWORD PUZZLE
due: by FRIDAY 11/8
- write instructions ON sheet
- BOX key category words (show reading)
- UNDERLINE 2-3 key details in clues that narrow down answer
- box and underline in all text (show reading)
AVID THEME FOR THE WEEK: DECISIONS (challenges, choices, consequences)
HOMEWORK FOR THIS WEEK:
__ 24 CHARLES MARTEL VOCAB (5-6 vocab words per night)
__ CHARLES MARTEL READING QUESTIONS (pace your reading)
__ WORLD RELIGIONS CROSSWORD PUZZLE (finish by Friday)
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FRIDAY, Nov 8
I. 732 BATTLE OF TOURS (France) WORD LIST video notes
- word list in advance; words from the dvd
- try to figure out what the story is based on the key words listed
II. continue Dark Ages DVD part 8: HOLY WAR
- what is the significance of the Battle of Tours in 732
- what motivated the Moorish Muslim forces?
- how does Martel defeat the Moors?
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THURSDAY, Nov 7 ** ATTENDANCE AWARD TODAY
I. CHARLES MARTEL reading packet
- complete vocabulary words (in the packet reading)
- complete the questions IN the reading packet as you read
- both due next TUESDAY
II. begin Dark Ages DVD part 8: HOLY WAR
- what becomes the dominant cultural force in Europe by the 700's?
- what are the barbarian tribes constantly doing amongst themselves?
- what religion and religious force rises from the Arabian Peninsula?
- who sees the threat posed to Europe and begins to make plans?
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WEDNESDAY, Nov 6
I. TRACKER REVIEW
- emphasis on getting information into tracker
- especially SS since we walk through it each day
- make sure you copy from overhead
- fill in OTHER classes, too!
- LIST HW for each day!!! (be specific)
II. 1ST QUARTER RECAP (review of material)
- new students have shifted around and into my class
- what have we studied so far?
- write notes in Spiral
*********************************
TUESDAY, Nov 5
I. begin CHARLES MARTEL: HOLY WAR reading packet
- based on text of History Alive DVD (Dark Ages), part 8
- read first;
- work on vocabulary next;
- THEN go back and work on questions
* you have some choice on which approach is best for you
_ 24 Vocabulary Words from packet DUE TUESDAY
Include definition and sentence in text
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MONDAY, Nov 4 - new students!
I. review ADJUSTMENTS/NEW STUDENTS to class
- review/walk through a few of the basic steps of class
- such as filling in tracker at start of class
- all students need a spiral provided by teacher for in class work
II. "WORLD RELIGIONS" CROSSWORD PUZZLE
due: by FRIDAY 11/8
- write instructions ON sheet
- BOX key category words (show reading)
- UNDERLINE 2-3 key details in clues that narrow down answer
- box and underline in all text (show reading)
Wednesday, November 13, 2019
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PLEASE NOTE: Mr. Gentile is NOT teaching 7th Grade ELA this year.
Mr. Gentile is NOT TEACHING 7th Grade ELA this year.
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Mr. Gentile is NOT TEACHING 7th Grade ELA this year.
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** WREATH and POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE next FRIDAY, 11/15 !!! AVID THEME FOR THE WEEK: DECISIONS (challenges, choices, consequences) HOMEW...