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7 th Grade literature and strategies

7 th Grade literature and strategies. Mrs. Patterson. A Little about me. . . . Teaching – 19 years EMS – 12 years Undergraduate Degree – U of I Graduate Degree – BSU Reading Endorsement Parent of Two – ages 11 and 12. TEAM ODYSSEY. WEEK OF: September 13 - 17.

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7 th Grade literature and strategies

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  1. 7th Gradeliterature and strategies Mrs. Patterson

  2. A Little about me. . . • Teaching – 19 years • EMS – 12 years • Undergraduate Degree – U of I • Graduate Degree – BSU • Reading Endorsement • Parent of Two – ages 11 and 12

  3. TEAM ODYSSEY • WEEK OF: September 13 - 17 • Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

  4. Grading • Independent Reading = 15% • Basic Skills = 15% • Tests/Quizzes = 20% • Classwork = 50%

  5. Independent reading Books Read Accountability • 4 Books = 90-100 points • 3 Books = 80-89 points • 2 Books = 70-79 points • 1 Book = 60-69 points • 1 Book Cover • Share book in class • In-Class SSR Due: October 21

  6. 1st novel unit

  7. biographies • Read biography or autobiography. • Answer comprehension questions. • Pen pal dialogue. • Puzzle piece.

  8. Genre exploration • Read short stories: • Science fiction • Mystery • Fantasy • Realistic Fiction • Historical Fiction

  9. Teen read week • October 16 - 22 • Menu of Items • Class Competitions

  10. Written & Illustrated • Write and illustrate 16-page book. • Draft-revise-edit-final copy • Create characterization, dialogue, setting, and elements of plot. • Field trip to Eagle Elementary to share books.

  11. Nonfiction Research • Read about a topic of your choice. • Take notes. • Creatively share information learned with the class. • Watch presentations!

  12. Academy Awards • Nominate books in genres. • Read book in small groups. • Create book “preview” using moviemaker, music, pictures, and video clips. • Walk the red carpet and see awards given for best books. • Create acceptance speeches.

  13. Final Novel unit

  14. Basic Skills • Elements of Fiction – plot, setting, theme, characterization, point of view, etc. • Vocabulary – context clues, synonyms, antonyms, dictionary, homophones, etc. • Word Parts – roots, prefixes & suffixes • Comprehension – reading strategies, inferences, main idea, cause & effect, conclusions, etc.

  15. Cool websites • studystack.com • Practice vocabulary terms and definitions • UserName: • Eagle Middle School • Password: • Colts • freerice.com • Vocabulary • Math • Foreign Languages • Grammar • Chemistry • Multiple Choice Format • Donates Rice to UN World Food Program

  16. www.studystack.com www.freerice.com

  17. Scholastic book orders • Order online at • www.scholastic.com/bookclubs • Class Activation Code: • GRVM9

  18. Mrs. Patterson’s advisory The Stones We Will Rock You!

  19. Monday • Colts Have Character: • Trust • Bully Prevention • Red Ribbon Week • Respect • Responsibility • Read Schooled by Gordon Korman

  20. Tuesday • Study Hall • Review Homework • Study for Tests • Get Help if Needed

  21. thursday • Agenda Check • Grade Check • Missing Assignments

  22. Don’t forget to collect box tops & pop tabs

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