MRS. MARTINEZ-7th Grade ESL Room 349 Assignments

Then, we will join a Zoom meeting for June Fun Friday--Summer Safety & Pride Month.

Today, we are going to take a "brain break" and play some Guessing Games for fun.  
~Be ready to look and listen carefully!!

We will continue to complete the FINAL ELA ASSESSMENT.


Please follow the link and continue to follow along.

Please follow the link to complete the GRADE 7 FINAL ELA ASSESSMENT:
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GRADE 7 - 2333025

Today you will be finishing your DORA Reading Assessment.


**Please take your time!  
~CAMERAS MUST STAY ON 📸


1.  Sign In to www.clever.com 
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Password = Birthdate
2.  Go to Let's Go Learn
3.  DORA--- GO

NY Times -What's Going on in the Picture of the Week

--Look at the picture in the attached slide
--Think carefully about what you think may be happening in the picture.
--Write a prediction for what you think is happening in the picture.  Be sure to explain WHY you think this?  What details in the picture helped you make this prediction?

1.  Today will continue practicing our comprehension skills by making connections to self, another text and to the world using short video clips.
--Choose TWO of the video clips to make connections.
--Type text to self, text to text and text to world connections on the organizers after the video clips.

Today, we will begin our Best Part of Me personal narrative.
1.  We will read through some of the pages in The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald.
2.  Then we will watch some video presentations of student examples.
3.  We will identify our favorite part of ourselves and complete a graphic organizer.

Today you will be completing the Unit 4 Writing Assessment. 


PLEASE remember to read the directions carefully and REREAD everything your write to check for errors!

Today we will discuss the difference between autobiographies and memoirs. 


What would you say if you had six words to define your life?


You will create your six-word memoir on the attached google slide.


Be creative with your slide!

Today we will complete the Maniac Magee final assessment.


Click on the link in each question to hear the question and answer choices.


Good Luck!

Today we will complete the final Kahoot game for Maniac Magee and the final vocabulary assessment.

Today is the last day of Women's History Month.

1. We will read Maniac Magee through chapter 41.

2. Then you will complete Vocabulary slides 16 & 17 for feat and extort.
3. We will complete slide 14 of the consturcted repsonse slides.
4. Finally, we will play an escape room game for Women's History.

Today we will continue celebrating Women's History Month.
1. We will choose 2-3 books from our Women's History Google Slide to read.
2. Then we will complete 2 book reviews for these books using the attached Google Slide.

1. Today we will continue reading through chapter 31 in Maniac Magee.
2. Then, we will complete slides 12 & 13 for prosperous and languished for your Maniac Magee Vocabulary slides.
3. Finally, we will use what we learned to complete the comprehension questions attached below.

1. Today we will review what we read in chapters 22-26.
2. We will play Kahoot for chapters 22-26.
3. Then we will complete the Maniac Magee Chapters 22-26 quiz.
4. Finally, we will complete the vocabulary practice for chapters 22-26.

1. Today we will continue reading Maniac Magee through chapter 26.
2. Then we will discuss the author's use of Mood and Tone using the anchor charts and slide 10 of your Maniac Magee Constructed Response slides.
3. Next we will complete slides 10 & 11of your Maniac Magee Visual Vocabulary for rickety and repertoire.
4. Finally, you will complete Boom Cards for Maniac Magee chapter 22-26.

Today we will review what we've read in chapters 12-16.
1. We will play Kahoot to practice what we've read.
2. Then we will complete the quiz for chapters 12-16.
3. Finally, if we have time we will play a Rhyming Scavenger Hunt.

1. Today we will read through chapter 17 in Maniac Magee.
2. Then we will think about how Jeffrey has changed during the novel and we will complete slide 7 of your CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE SLIDES.
3. Next, we will review vocabulary and complete the slide attached.

Today we will continue reviewing what we've read so far in Maniac Magee.
1. We will play Kahoot game to review chapters 6-11.
2. Then we will complete the quiz for chapters 6-11.
3. Next, we will continue reading chapters 12-14.
4. Finally, the vocabulary page will be completed for homework.

Today we are going to be reviewing the chapters we have read in Maniac Magee.
1. We will play Kahoot to review chapters 1-5.
2. Then we will take a quiz for chapters 1-5
3. Finally, we are going to complete slide 6 describing the SETTING of the story, Maniac Magee. (Please open the Constructed Response Slides to find slide 6. (WE ARE SKIPPING SLIDE 5 until later this week.)

Use this slideshow each day of Read Across America Week to review 1 of the stories read during the day.

1. Today we will continue reading through chapter 15 in Maniac Magee.
2. We will review vocabulary words, grates and solitude on slides 5 and 6 in our vocabulary slides.
3. Next we will discuss "trash talk" from the novel and complete slide 5.
---Video 1 explains why athletes use "trash talk". (only need to watch a few minutes)
--Video 2 is an example of fans trash talking Michael Jordan golfing.
--Videos 3 & 4 professional athletes trash talk (watch only a few seconds)
--Video 5 is the Jimmy Fallon show using kids trash talk ideas by Professional WWE wrestlers.

TODAY IS THE 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL!!!🥳🎊🪅

1. We will be completing a seesaw activity comparing school today to school 100 years ago.
2. Then we will have a 100th Day Scavenger Hunt.

In our novel, Maniac Magee, we have been reading about the characters, John McNab from the West End and Mars Bars from the East End.

1. Today we will analyze these characters to find ways they are the same and ways they are different. We will review comparing and contrasting characters using an anchor chart and short video clip.
2. Then we will complete slide 4 of the Constructed Response slides.
3. We will also discuss the difference between character traits and feelings.

Today you will complete the following article on Achieve 3000.
"Defying Gravity"

Continue working on your 100 day of school SeeSaw Activity. It is due on Friday.

1. Today we are going to review and continue reading Maniac Magee and discuss new vocabulary words.
2. Next, you will be practicing what you've learned about the vocabulary cards by completing the vocabulary slides 1-4.

Today you will be completing the DORA online reading assessment. PLEASE take your time. It should take you AT LEAST 45 minutes to finish.

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1. Today we will continue reading Maniac Magee through chapter 6.
2. We will continue completing slide 3 for chapter 4-6.
3. Finally we will be playing a Black History Scavenger Hunt. Get ready to do some moving!

Today you will be creating a New Year's Resolution Presentation on Seesaw.

We will watch this video to discuss resolutions and why people choose them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnPAgaNXIv8

1. Review The Lotus Seed (click on the speaker to have the story read to you). Then, answer the questions on the Comprehension page.

2. Grammar and Vocabulary Review KAHOOT GAME. We will play this together during our Zoom meeting.

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1. Click on 1 for Reading Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 3---Selections---Scroll to find The Lotus Seed
3. Click on page 178.
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USE THE GOOGLE SLIDES PROVIDED

1. Write the key vocabulary and definitions on page 182. Then write a sentence using each vocabulary word. PLEASE use the book to find the definitions on page 182.

2. Read The Lotus Seed page 184 (click on the speaker to have the story read to you). Then answer the questions on the Comprehension page.

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1. Build Background DIGITAL LIBRARY IMAGES, Learn About Vietnam's Past on page 178.
Use what you learn from the images and class discussion to respond to the QuickWrite about leaving the home you love and what object you would take with you.
--USE THE QUICKWRITE GOOGLE DOCUMENT

2. Complete Grammar ---Adjectives
--USE THE GRAMMAR GOOGLE DOCUMENT

1. Log onto app.seesaw.me to watch the short video about holidays around the world.
2. Choose 3 holidays to record facts your learned onto the slide.
3. Then add an illustration/picture and Submit your work.

Today we will be sharing your presentations of Two Truths & One Lie.

Hopefully, you will be able to trick us.

This week we will be playing a game, Two Truths & A Lie using seesaw.

1. Using the seesaw app, create a presentation with a picture and 2 truths & 1 lie about yourself.
2. Tomorrow we will share the presentations and guess which one are truths and which are lies.

**Please use my example and directions. The rubric will help remind you of what needs to be included.

Today, we will begin reading the play, The Newsies.

1. Log into https://storyworks.scholastic.com/
2. Click LOG IN
3. Choose STUDENT
4. Use Code-- PS172020
5. Click on December/January Issue
6. SCROLL DOWN to find -- The Newsies

1. As a group, we will go through the text features slideshow to identify the details text features within the play.
2. Then we will begin reading or listening to the play together.
3. Using what you've learned from the play, complete the comprehension questions on the attached document.

Today we are going to continue reading in Scholastic Storyworks. We will be reading an article about kids who work.

1. Log into https://storyworks.scholastic.com/
2. Click LOG IN
3. Choose STUDENT
4. Use Code-- PS172020
5. Click on December/January Issue
6. SCROLL DOWN to find -- The Newsies

1. What do you think about kids working? Use the attached document to share your thoughts about what age you think is okay for kids to start working.
2. Then, as a class we will watch the slideshow to learn what life was like for kids at the start of the 20th century.
3. Using the Vocabulary Slideshow link and the vocabulary document, please add definitions and sentence examples.

1. We will continue writing the last paragraph for your opinion essay.

Please use the arrow clues I've added to the side of the google slide.

2. On the attached Google Slide copy your 3 paragraphs to complete your essay.
Remember to indent each paragraph and proof read what you have written.

We will continue writing our opinion essay today.
You will be using the text to identify supporting details for your opinion (Kids should be allowed to vote OR Kids should not be allowed to vote.)

Please remember to use the arrow clues I've added to the slide.

This week were are going to read from Scholastic Storyworks Magazine.
1. Log into https://storyworks.scholastic.com/
2. Click LOG IN
3. Choose STUDENT
4. Use Code-- PS172020
5. Click on October/November Issue
6. SCROLL DOWN to find -- Should Kids Be Allowed to Vote?

Today we will be reading the article, Should Kids Be Allowed to Vote?
--You will be asked to annotate or add notes or ideas and underline as we read.

Gratitude Presentation Boards

Today you will work on a Gratitude Board.

Your board should include 7 pictures, phrases or sentences representing what you are thankful for with labels

I have provided my Gratitude Board for guidance.

Today you will take the Level B Unit 2 Writing Test.
Follow the directions for the writing prompt.

Good Luck!

1. Today, we will be watching the CNN 10 news video of the day. We will learn a few of the current events within the 10 minute broadcast.
2. Then you will be asked to share what you've learned from the video.

LEVEL B Unit 2 – Play To Your Strengths
Refer to Google Classroom for login directions
Read: Selection 3 A Contest of Riddles

1. Discuss plot elements exposition, rising action, climax falling action and resolution

2. View Pixar Clips:
For the Birds- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlnrcXHG4mc
Using the attached Google Slide plot the story of For the Birds

3. View Pixar Clips:
Geri's Game- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJzQV4H0i5I
Using the attached GOOGLE SLIDE plot the story of Geri's Game

4. Complete Grammar Activity Action and Helping verbs

Lesson 3:

1. Review the text Rachel The Clever

2. Complete the Comprehension questions USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

3.Picture Prompt Presentations



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 2---Selections--- Rachel The Clever
3. Click on page -124
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Lesson 2:


1. Write the key vocabulary, definitions and a sentence for each vocabulary word on page 128 .
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED


2. Read Rachel The Clever (click on the speaker to have the story read to you)
Page 130 Complete the comprehension questions
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

3. Picture Prompt Presentations



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 2---Selections---Rachel the Clever
3. Click on page 124
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LEVEL B Unit 2 – Play To Your Strengths
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Read: Selection 2 Rachel The Clever

Assignments:
Lesson 1:


1. Build Background VIDEO pg 124 "Meet Familiar Characters."
Discuss characters called "tricksters"
Tricksters are a type of character found in folktales around the world.

2. Grammar Practice -Using Forms of the Verb Be
Complete Practice Together & Try it!
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

3. Picture Project Presentations



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 2---Selections---Rachel The Clever
3. Click on page 124 .
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Today you will complete the following 2 articles on Achieve 3000 you will see them on your homepage.

1. The Year of Weird Weather

2. A Dance of Hope and Healing




Steps for logging into Achieve 3000

Login in through CLEVER
Click on Achieve 3000 ICON
Select -Reading Grade 7 Sanchez
Select- Virtual at home
Login

Lesson 3:

1. Review the text The Challenge

2. Complete the Comprehension questions USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 2---Selections--- The Challenge
3. Click on page -102
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LEVEL B Unit 2 – Play To Your Strengths
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Read: Selection1 The Challenge

Assignments:
Lesson 1:


1. Build Background VIDEO pg 96 "Meet Gary Soto."
Complete the Quick Write Activity USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

2. Grammar Practice -Is the subject of a sentence always a noun
Complete Practice Together & Try it!
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 2---Selections---The Challenge
3. Click on page 96 .
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Your & You're--Today we will practice finding the difference between each word

1. We will practice determining the difference between your & you're Use the attached slideshow to review when to use each word.
2. Then we will play Kahoot to practice finding the correct form.
3. Using the attached google slideshow, practice using the correct form of your & you're.

Lesson 3:

1. Review the text Kids Are Inventors Too

2. Complete the Comprehension questions USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---Kids Are Invenotrs Too
3. Click on page -66
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Lesson 2:


1. Write the key vocabulary, definitions and a sentence for each vocabulary word on page 64.
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

2. Read Kids Are Inventors Too (click on the speaker to have the story read to you)
Page 66



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---LAFF
3. Click on page 60
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LEVEL B Unit 1 – Imagine the Possibilities
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Read: Selection 3 Kids Are Inventors Too

Assignments:
Lesson 1:


1. Build Background VIDEO pg 60 "See Where Great Ideas Come From."
Complete the Quick Write Activity USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

2. Grammar Practice -Using Complete subject and Complete Predicate
Complete Practice Together & Try it!
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---Kids Are Inventorrs Too
3. Click on page 60 .
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There, Their, They're--Today we will practice finding the difference between each word

1. We will practice determining the difference between there, their, & they're. Use the attached slideshow to review when to use each word.
2. Then we will play Kahoot to practice finding the correct form.
3. Using the attached google slideshow, practice using the correct form of there, their or they're.

Lesson 5
1. Take a look at this picture. What do you think is happening? Next to your name on the google slide write your response.

Lesson 3:

1. Review the text, LAFF-pg38

2. Complete the Comprehension questions USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---LAFF
3. Click on page -32
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Lesson 2:


1. Write the key vocabulary, definitions and a sentence for each vocabulary word on page 36.
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED


2. Read LAFF (click on the speaker to have the story read to you)
Page 38



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---LAFF
3. Click on page 32
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LEVEL B Unit 1 – Imagine the Possibilites
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Read: Selection 2 LAFF

Assignments:
Lesson 1:


1. Build Background VIDEO pg 32 "Stories of Time Travel."
Complete the Quick Write Activity USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

2. Grammar Practice -Using Singular and Plural Nouns
Complete Practice Together & Try it!
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---LAFF
3. Click on page 32 .
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Lesson 5


1. Take a look at this picture. What do you think is happening? Next to your name on the google slide write your response.

Lesson 3:

1. Review the text, Hitching A Ride

2. Complete the Comprehension questions USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

3. Complete the Vocabulary Review USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED


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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---Scroll to find Hitching a Ride
3. Click on page 16
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Lesson 2:


1. Write the key vocabulary, definitions and a sentence for each vocabulary word on page 14.
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED


2. Read Hitching a Ride (click on the speaker to have the story read to you)
Page 16



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---Hitching a Ride
3. Click on page 10
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LEVEL B Unit 1 – Imagine the Possibilites
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Read: Selection 1 Hitching a Ride

Assignments:
Lesson 1:


1. Build Background VIDEO pg 10 "Meet Greg Marshall" List 4 facts that you learned from the video . USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED

2. Grammar Practice -Use Different Kind of Sentences
Statement, Question, Exclamation amd=nd Command
Complete Practice Together & Try it!
USE THE GOOGLE SLIDE PROVIDED



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1. Click on Green Inside Book
2. Go to Unit 1---Selections---Hitching a Ride
3. Click on page 10.
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Good morning,

Today, you will be taking a reading plaecment assessment.
Do not click on the assignment until I tell you to do so.:)

Today you will take a look at four pictures and you will write a story about what you think is happening in the picture.

Follow these directions:

Look at each picture.
Think about a story for each story. Then write the story in the text box.
Be sure to include:
1.setting (Where the story is happening?)
2.characters (Who are the main characters in the picture? Give a name to the people or animal in the picture.)
3.problem/conflict (What was the problem in the story?)
4.solution (How was the problem solved or fixed?

Include as much detail as possible.

Today you will take a look at four pictures and you will write a story about what you think is happening in the picture.

Follow these directions:

Look at each picture.
Think about a story for each story. Then write the story in the text box.
Be sure to include:
1.setting (Where the story is happening?)
2.characters (Who are the main characters in the picture? Give a name to the people or animal in the picture.)
3.problem/conflict (What was the problem in the story?)
4.solution (How was the problem solved or fixed?

Include as much detail as possible.

I would like to get to know you a little better so, today you will work on this slide show and then you will share it with the class.