Making Inferences and Citing

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Homework for 9-24

Classes,

Today was a GREAT day! I was really impressed with everyone's hard work and the activity. Let's build off that for mananaaaaaa!

Remember, if you did not finish the worksheet, you need to tonight and then turn into tomorrow. See everyone then!

Happy Monday!

Hey guys, Sorry I am out today but I had that training...and needed a break from you guys! JK! Make sure to behave for Mr. Prouty today because he WILL tell me who doesn't. If I get a good report from him, each class will receive 10 points!

For today's assignment, it is simple and you guys CAN finish it with time to spare. If you do, as long as Mr. Prouty feels you've behaved well, you guys can have free time. As always, please please PLEASE stay in seats. 

Here is the assignment: 

Before Lunch:
On page 133, using the “Terms to Learn”, the students will define 4 of the 7 terms using only the section or the glossary. They need to include: 1. Word 2. Definition 3. Sentence from book 4. Sentence of my own 5. Synonym 6. Antonym 7. Picture. They can choose which 4. If students finish early, tell them to do the rest for extra points if they want.

After Lunch:

Read pages 130-131. Answer “Responding to literature” questions on 131.

When they have completed that, they will use the 6 vocab words on 130 and create 6 sentences of their own.

Hw: Complete the 6 vocab words in sentences, if did not finish in class. 

Ok guys, I know you think it's a lot. But as long as you guys focus and work, you should have this done before the day is over. 

If you miss me...here is a picture!

Homework!

For homework today, you have two assignments to complete. Some of you finished in class, so good job and you don't have any tonight.

1. Complete the 6 questions about the robots. Make sure to write the 1 sentence summary and give it a title.

2. Complete the writing prompt from school. 

Writing Prompt. Write in complete sentences. Focus on periods, commas, and spelling. Must be a page long.

Choose one prompt. Subject=Writing. Title=Writing Prompt 1 or 2.

Option 1:  When I was 12 years old, the power of every house on my block went out for 6 hours. Imagine if the power went out in your house. What would you do? How would you keep yourself entertained?

Option 2: Tell me about one of the most difficult decision you ever made. What was it? Why was it hard? Did it work out? If you could, would you do it again?

Welcome to Open House!

I am very excited that you are here and I hope you are too! I am Mr. Rivera, your child's 7th Grade Language Arts teacher. This website is for all of us so you can keep track of what your student is doing at school.

If you ever have any questions, please email me at zrivera6@cps.edu or call the school and leave me a message. 

Please make sure I have your personal phone number before you leave and thank you for coming!

Mr. Rivera

Propaganda Poster Assignment

Good job this week on American Revolution propaganda. We spent the week viewing examples from the 1700s and discussing what makes them unique.

For your homework assignment, you have to create your own propaganda poster. You should have started in class already and finish for homework. Remember to include THREE things:

1. Some color to it! Make it look awesome!
2. One of the three techniques or tricks that we discussed.
        1. Stereotype
        2. Caption
        3. Symbolism

3. On the back, EXPLAIN your poster and what technique you used.

If you need help or are lost, click here for examples!

Have a great weekend!

Propaganda Assignment for Tech

Hey guys,

In tech today, you have a QUICK assignment. It should only take you 10 minutes, and then the rest of the period is yours. 

On your index card

1.  I want you to google "propaganda definition" 
2. Write down IN YOUR OWN WORDS what the definition is. Or what YOU think it is.
3. If you find an example, tell me about that too.
4. When you are done, you can have the period to yourselves.
5. Continue being awesome. 

Extra Credit

For extra credit this weekend, write down THREE things on a sheet of paper:

1. Your name
2.  The score of the Pittsburgh Steelers VS Tennessee Titans game
3. How many PASSING YARDS Ben Roethlisberger threw.
     Hint- He is the Quarterback

To find this info out, CLICK HERE, and scroll down until you find Steelers Vs Titans. Make sure you click on BOX SCORE. 

Have a great weekend and GO STEELERS!

American Revolution Songs

Below are the two songs that we reviewed in class today. Feel free to listen to them.

Cheer, Cheer the Green Mountaineer

Free America

American Revolution Word Splash

Hello,

Remember, for homework tonight, if you did not finish in class, you have to finish completing the word splash. The 10 words are 

1. Independence
2. Musket
3. George Washington
4. Patriot
5. United States
6. Recruitment Posters
7. Great Britain
8. Colonies
9. Battlefield
10. Declaration of Independence 

You need to use all ten words and write a short description. And remember to highlight or underline each word!

See you guys manana!

Tech Assignment

Hello everyone and welcome back!

Hopefully you had a great first week because I did. Now it's time to TCB. For your assignment today, I would like you to do 3 things.

1. Go to THIS WEBSITE
2. Find TWO people that might interest you
3. Write down 2 sentences/facts about that person. (Hint- you will have to write down 4 facts TOTAL.) Make sure not to just write down the day they were born! Find something interesting about him or her and tell me about it!

When you are done...you are free to go on any websites that are APPROPRIATE!

See you guys in an hour. 

Mr. Rivera