7th+Grade+Homework

7th Grade Homework
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 * Friday, September 23** - Write a concrete poem and complete the worksheet.


 * Thursday, September 22** - Reread "On Turning Ten" and "Introduction to Poetry." On a separate piece of paper, list five examples of literary terms that apply to the poem - for example, simile, metaphor, point of view, etc. Make sure you list the quoted example from the text as well as the name of the literary term.


 * Wednesday, September 21** - Choose a subject you are an expert about/in. Come up with a list of vocabulary words that are essential to understanding that subject. Then write a paragraph explaining your subject //without// using any of those vocabulary words.

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 * Tuesday, September 20** - What do you think one should do with a poem? Plant it in a flowerpot? Skip it like a stone and see if when it sinks? Share your idea under the discussion tab here for block 4 and here for block 6. **ANNOUNCEMENT:**We're having technical difficulties. I've finally been able to get access to my official Westwood wikispaces page and I'll be moving this site there:


 * Monday, September 19 -** Finish your open response!

- Reading journal (Monday)
 * Friday, September 16** - Open Response (Tuesday).


 * Thursday, September 15 -** Begin working on your open responses (due Tuesday)! Tomorrow is a good day to ask questions...


 * Wednesday, September 14** - Complete the "Collecting Evidence" worksheet.


 * Tuesday, September 13 -** Finish your theme scavenger hunt worksheet.


 * Monday, September 12 -** Bring in your materials for class tomorrow; we'll be setting up your binders.
 * -** Make a list of at least 10 literary terms you can remember from 6th grade, including definitions.

- Complete your first reading journal entry for Monday! - Make sure you have all your supplies, including your reading journal! If you have questions about the necessary supplies, check under the "Classroom Information" link on your class's homepage.
 * Friday, September 9** - Bring in your copy of __Things Not Seen__. We'll be working with it for the next few days.


 * Thursday, September 8** - Bring in your copy of __Things Not Seen__.
 * -** Begin your independent reading!
 * -** Make sure you have all your required materials for next week.

- Bring in all required supplies by this coming Tuesday.
 * Wednesday, September 7** - Bring in an independent reading book and write a paragraph explaining why it interests you. Include at least three reasons. You may handwrite or type the paragraph.

Block 4 Block 6
 * Tuesday, September 6** - Complete your block's survey: