Mrs. Light's Grade 7 Classes

Language Arts

• Read the assigned readings for your literature circle book–follow the reading schedule. This week: complete assignments 13 – 17, as well as the Warm-Up questions for homework. You will have class time to meet with your book group and complete the “After Reading” questions.
• Complete the “Orpheus” reading and handout. Due Thurs., 5/24.
• Check back for updates.

Social Studies

• Greece. Chapter 25: Complete note-taking for your group’s assigned section, and prepare a skit for teaching the class. (Class work Mon.)
• Complete the Chapter 25 packet, including the processing activity. Due Wed., 5/23.
• Complete the “Painting the gods” reading and handout. Due Thurs., 5/24.
• Check back for updates.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

• Complete the ASCs in response to “The Flight of Icarus” (Class work Monday). Complete for homework if you didn’t finish it in class. Due Tues., 5/15.
• Read the assigned readings for your literature circle book–follow the reading schedule. This week: complete assignments 8 - 12 as well as the Warm-Up questions for homework. You will have class time to meet with your book group and complete the “After Reading” questions.
• Study the rest of your notes in your mythology packets. (You can also practice on Quia.) Quiz–Allusions–Thurs., 5/17.
• Literature Circle Journal Check/Reflection–Due Mon., 5/21.

Social Studies

• Mask project. Complete your planning for the symbolic elements of your mask during class on Monday. Write your rough draft of your “Catalog Description” for homework on Monday. Due Tues., 5/15.
• If you would like to, bring in simple materials from home that use can use in making your mask. You will have class time on Tuesday to work on making your mask.
• Finished mask and typed catalog description–Due Fri., 5/18.
• Greece. This week we will complete the geography challenge as well as reading and note-taking for sections 25.2 and 25.3.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

You can review mythology by playing matching or concentration on Quia. You can also print out a list of the terms and definitions or review using flashcards.

Domains of the Greek gods

Greek and Roman names

Mythological allusions

Symbols of the gods

Pictures from Greek mythology

Cerberus, by T.J.

Language Arts

• Read the assigned readings for your literature circle book–follow the reading schedule. (The chapters numbers are different depending on the book you have.) This week: complete assignments 3 – 7 as well as the Warm-Up questions.
• Study your notes in your mythology packets. Last week, you should have learned the details about the Olympian gods. This week, learn the details related to the second page of notes (Titans and other gods/characters). Also review the first page of notes on the allusions. (You can also practice on Quia.) Allusions quiz–Thurs., 5/17.
• Read “The Sirens.” Make an illustration and answer questions 1b and 2c using complete sentences (class work Wednesday).
• Bonus: You can earn up to 4 bonus points by completing “Mythology in the News” on the blog by Fri., 5/11. (You can earn 2 additional bonus points if you are the only one of my students who found that term.)

Social Studies

• Write a question to ask Dr. Morrow about his recent trip to China. Due Wed., 5/9.
• This week we are finishing our study of India and beginning a mask assignment.
• Mask study: Complete all the steps through step 7, except for step 6. (You should skip step 6 for now.) Due Mon., 5/14. Optional: Find any scrap craft-making materials to bring in on Tuesday to make your own mask.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

• Poet of the Day: Be prepared to present on the date you signed up for. If you are absent on the date you signed up for, be prepared to present on the day you return to class.
• Greek mythology project: You will have class time on Monday and Tuesday to work on your advertisement/product. Choose a visual/prop for your character.  Continue working on your project for homework. Review the project rubric, and make sure you have all the parts completed. Presentations due Wed., 5/2.
• Complete the first “Warm Up” writing assignment for your assigned book. Due Thurs., 5/3.
• Read the assigned readings for your literature circle book–follow the reading schedule. (The chapters numbers are different depending on the book you have.) Thurs–Assignment #1; Friday–Assignment #2. After each chapter, complete the “Warm Up” for the next chapter.
• Review the notes from each day’s presentation for homework. Learn the Greek/Roman name, domain, and symbol of the Olympian gods by Mon., 5/7. There will be a mini-quiz (homework grade) on Monday to check your studying.

Social Studies

• Review for the India test, and complete the study guide. Study guide due Fri., 5/4.
• Test–India–Fri., 5/4.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

You will write a speech from the perspective of a character from Greek mythology, as well as create an advertisement and explain a mythological allusion.   (Characters and allusions will be assigned in class.)  Here are some web sites for your research:

Mythweb

Winged Sandals

Encyclopedia Mythica

Theoi Greek Mythology

Some links to check out:

Mythological allusions …  Mythology in Modern Society …

A family tree of the principal Greek gods

In your advertisement, create an ad that features your character. Create a memorable slogan for your product.  You can get inspired by reviewing a list of some famous slogans and jingles.

You may also create a logo for your product.  Check out these famous corporate logos by clicking on the picture.

Picture source: http://www.custombusinesslogos.com/eps_vector_sign_logos.htm

Language Arts

• Poet of the Day: Be prepared to present on the date you signed up for. If you are absent on the date you signed up for, be prepared to present on the day you return to class.
• Greek mythology project: You will have class time on Tuesday and Wednesday to complete note-taking on your assigned character and allusion. If you need additional time, complete it for homework. Due Thurs., 4/26.
• You will have class time on Thursday to work on your character speech. You should complete it for homework. Due Fri., 4/27. Honors: Write your character poem also. Due Fri., 4/27.
• Write your explanation of your allusion (explain the story in Greek mythology as well as what it means today). Due Mon., 4/30. Honors: Write your allusion poem also. Due Mon., 4/30.

Social Studies

• Complete your mandala if you did not complete it during class. Due Tues., 4/24.
• In class this week, you will be reading and completing notes on Ch. 16: Buddhism.
• (Optional) If you read Ties that Bind last quarter, you can do the 2nd part of the extra credit for up to 5 pts. (the postcard). Due Wed., 5/2. Please return the book when you are finished.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

• Poetry portfolio: You will have class time Monday through Wednesday to work on your poetry portfolio. If you need additional time, you will need to finish it for homework outside of class. Be sure to read the directions in your poetry packet. Typed portfolio–Due Fri., 4/13.
• Poet of the Day: Be prepared to present on the date you signed up for. If you are absent on the date you signed up for, be prepared to present on the day you return to class.
• Mythology note-taking on 4/13 (class work).

Social Studies

• Hinduism. In class this week, you will be reading and completing notes on Ch. 15: Hinduism.
• For homework this week, you will be completing the Hindu Gods Research Project. Complete research and note-taking (Steps 1-5) by Wed., 4/11.
• Complete the graphic organizer (Steps 6-8) by Thurs., 4/12.
• Complete your one-paragraph essay (Steps 9-10) by Fri., 4/13.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

• Poetry packet: Your packet should be completed. Save it to use in typing your portfolio.
• Poet of the Day: Be prepared to present on the date you signed up for. If you are absent on the date you signed up for, be prepared to present on the day you return to class.
• Poetry Unit Test–Tues., 4/3. See page 32 in your poetry packet for suggestions on how to prepare.

Social Studies

• “India: Beyond Our Borders,” in-class note-taking on Monday.
• Ch. 13: We completed the packet in class this week. Complete the processing activity for homework on Tuesday. Complete the Fact vs. Opinion worksheet in class on Thursday. Due Mon., 4/9, if you did not complete it in class on Thursday.
• Extra credit assignment–Ties That Bind, Ties That Break–Response to two questions–Due Wed., 4/4. (The postcard assignment will be an extra credit option for the 4th quarter.)

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

• Poetry packet: If you do not complete the class work during class, be sure to complete it for homework. (By Wed. night, you should have completed through page 29.)
• Poet of the Day: Be prepared to present on the date you signed up for. If you are absent on the date you signed up for, be prepared to present on the day you return to class.
• Honors: Complete the picture poem extention on page 23 in your poetry packet. Due Tues., 3/27.
• Upcoming: Poetry Unit Test–Tues., 4/3. Begin reviewing, and see page 32 in your poetry packet for suggestions on how to prepare.
• Check back for updates.

Social Studies

• Test–Tues., 3/27. Complete the study guide on China and review for the unit test.
• Extra credit assignment–Ties That Bind, Ties That Break–Response to two questions–Due Wed., 4/4. (The postcard assignment will be an extra credit option for the 4th quarter.)
• Check back for updates.

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days.

Language Arts

• Poet of the Day: Complete step 6 by Tues., 3/20.
• Poetry packet: If you do not complete the class work during class, be sure to complete it for homework. (By the end of class on Friday, you should have completed through page 22 as well as the cover.)
• Study words 1-20 from the poetry packet for the quiz. You can practice the words here. Quiz–Wed., 3/21.
• Writing about a theme (Icarus poems). Due Fri., 3/23.
• Poet of the Day: Complete step 7 by Mon., 3/26. Rehearse your presentation and be prepared to present on the date you signed up for. If you are absent on the date you signed up for, be prepared to present on the day you return to class.
• For Monday: Bring in a descriptive passage from a book of your choice to use in a poetry writing activity. (Bring in the book or a copy of a page). Due Mon., 3/26.
• (Upcoming) Honors: Complete the picture poem extention on page 23 in your poetry packet. Due Tues., 3/27.

Social Studies

• Class work: We will be watching a video, “Family Values,” discussing it, and completing notes on it.
• Homework: Read and complete notes on Ch. 24, The Silk Road, in your interactive student notebook. Sections 24.1 and 24.2 due Tues., Section 24.3 due Wed., Section 24.4 due Thurs., Section 24.5 due Fri.
• Complete the study guide on China and review for the unit test. Test–Tues., 3/27.
• Extra credit assignment–Ties That Bind, Ties That Break–Response to two questions–Due Wed., 4/4. (The postcard assignment will be an extra credit option for the 4th quarter.)

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These plans may change! Always check in class for the latest updates. As always, if you missed any classes during the week, be sure to check what class work and homework you missed and make it up within one or two days. (If you received a “missing task” list, make sure you hand in any missing assignments right away!)