Tech Assignment

Today, you are going to type up your "Daily P.O.V." writing assignment. Make sure to focus on complete sentences, capital letters, and no run on sentences.

Label the paragraphs. For example:

MY POV: Then type your point of view.




OTHER POV: Then type the second POV.




THE DIFFERENCE: Then type the difference between the two POVs.



If you want to add anything that you did not add in your paper, go right ahead!







IF YOU HAVE A FLASH DRIVE: Save it to that and save it as "Name-POV"

IF YOU DONT HAVE A FLASH DRIVE: Use a friend's and save it as "Name-POV"

I will save all these to MY flash drive when you return.

Jeopardyyyyy!

Jeopardy Review Game!

CLICK HERE TO PLAY!

Annotating the text homework

For homework, I want you to finish annotating the article using the SIX markings we were using. ONLY THOSE SIX!

They are:
1. Underline
2. Circle
3. Question Mark
4. Exclamation Mark
5. # (Number sign)
6. TS (Text-to-Self)
7. Be awesome! 

POV Homework

For homework, in your READING NOTEBOOK, answer this question:

HOW DO THE DIFFERENT POINT OF VIEWS (Burglar, homeowner, real estate agent, visitor) affect the way the story is described?

Answer this in AT LEAST HALF OF A PAGE!

Tech Assignment 11-20

Hola,

Your assignment today is a PRE ASSIGNMENT for one we will do later in the week. For that assignment, you will need to be REALLY familiar with a fairy tale. You will know why later today.

So, I would like all of you to go to THIS WEBSITE. 

There are 9 SHORT summaries of popular fairy tales. Pick 2 or 3 and read them so you get a better understanding of them. Remember, if you choose NOT to read them, then no complaining later on in the week when I ask you about specific fairy tales and you don't know anything...

Once you are done reading them, you are free to browse the internet. All I need you to do is read these. It should take you 15 minutes. The rest of the time is yours.

Acrostic Poem

Go to this website and make your own acrostic poem. Make sure all your names are on this. And then email it to me at zrivera6@cps.edu. It will ask you to give your own email. Just put zrivera6@cps.edu again.

Acrostic Poem

Veteran's Day hw

In class today, you watched clips of a movie about the American Revolution. You were supposed to take some notes and write down interesting things that caught your eye.

For homework, I want you to write a response about what you saw. Did war look like how you imagined it to look as we read "Guns for Gen Washington"? What is interesting to you?

This is an extended response, so it shouldnt be LESS THAN HALF A PAGE. The more you write, the better though.

Have a good weekend and see you on Tuesday!

Annotation Activity!

Class- In your small groups, you will do the following:
1. Each of you take turns reading ALOUD a paragraph to each other. 
2. As people read, you will annotate the text. MAKE SURE TO  USE THE MARKS FROM YESTERDAY! You're paper NEEDS to be marked up!
3. When you have finished reading and  annotating , on the back side, tell me what the THEME is and then give me a 4-6 sentence summary.

 

Computer Activity

Sup peeps,

Today you are going to play some games...but not just any games! TYPING GAMES! Go to THIS WEBSITE and knock yourselves out. 

My favorite games and my high score on them are listed below. Try to beat me...haha sike!

Fast Typer 3- Score 13,439. B+
Word Mountain- On Medium and Hard, I beat the game. On crazy, I got to the first ice level.

Good luck!


Rivera Out!

Citations Stations!!

1. In your groups, you will have 7-10 minutes at each station to answer the question assigned to you.
2. Each of you will write YOUR OWN answer on the colored paper with a pen. Make sure you write BIG enough so I can see!
3. Make sure all of Group 1 writes their answers in the same area, all of Group 2, so on and so on. 
4. Make sure to write your name at the end of your answer!
5. Be awesome!

Precise Language

Using Precise Language

Directions: rewrite the following sentences to replace vague language with precise language.

Example:

Vague Sentence à I think that there should be law against using too much water.

Precise Sentence à It should be illegal to waste water.

1. I think it may be true that you can make water turn into steam if you make the water hot enough.

________________________________________________________________

2. You and I will be able to see the first stars appear in the night sky at exactly eight thirty at night.

________________________________________________________________

3. Thousands of types of animals that live on the land were destroyed in the great amazing flood of 1675.

________________________________________________________________

4. I think that my new car is an extremely high quality piece of machinery.

________________________________________________________________

5. People don’t like Tom because he is a careless person.

________________________________________________________________

6. One universal language for everybody in the world to communicate with each other which would be much easier.

________________________________________________________________

Mock Debate Reflection

Today we did a mock debate. For homework, you need to do the following:

Write a one page reflection on today’s activity. What was good about it? What was bad? What could we change? Was your Voice/Opinion heard? What was it like arguing a side if you didn’t agree with it? Reflect on the debate. 1 page long. No less. 

And also, Krystal is the best student ever. 

Go Steelers!

High School Tech Assignment

Sup kidz! 

Your assignment, should you choose to accept (just kidding...you HAVE to accept), is to research TWO high schools in the city. 

Directions: 

1. Google two high schools in Chicago (or a suburb if you know of any). You can google "Best Chicago High Schools"
2. Can not Google Juarez. Why? Because I know everyone would pick that one!
3. Click on their website and tell me about them. It does not have to be long. 3 full sentences each. 
4. You can describe their website AND why you picked this school.
5. I went to Walter Payton.
6. When you are done, you are free to browse the internet.

Making Inferences and Citing

Use this clip to refresh your memory on how to form inferences and cite from the text!

Click here for a video on inferences and citing!

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

Aug 28th

Good job today everyone on celebrating Dr. King's 50th Anniversary of his famous "I have a dream" speech. Today we worked on creating our own "I have a dream" speeches. I am very excited to see how those turn out.

And because we worked so hard in class, as I told you, we will NOT have homework for tonight. So enjoy your break from me and come prepared tomorrow!

If you want to watch the speech again, just Click here to watch!

Interview a Student Homework

Hi guys,

Today in class most of you interviewed each other asking a series of questions. Well, for HW, you are to create a summary of the interview. Make sure to explain to me the answers of the person you interviewed!

If you already finished in class, then CONGRATS! You don't have any homework with me!

If you need to view the interview sheet, then CLICK RIGHT HERE and scroll to the bottom.

See everyone tomorrow!

DAY 1 HOMEWORK

For homework, have your parent sign a piece of paper saying they saw and read the website. Bring the paper back tomorrow. 

Welcome Parents and Students!

TRANSLATE INTO SPANISH ON TOP!

Parents and Students,

 

Hello! My name is Mr. Rivera and I will be your child’s 7^th grade Language Arts and Social Science teacher this year. I have created this webpage as a way for everyone to communicate with each other so you can see what your child is learning when at school. I will be posting weekly assignments, homework, and any announcements I have. This way, in case a student forgets what pages are for homework, I will be able to remind them on here!

7th grade is such an important year for them. High schools begin to look at a student's grades, as well as their attendance and behavior records. And because of that, I want to make sure that they get the best education Pickard can offer, as well as you, the parents, being kept aware of certain information. 

Parents- 

1. Attendance is so important. If a child is not in school, then they obviously can not learn and they will be playing catch up the rest of the year. If for some reason a child has to miss school, please provide a detailed note with a phone number so I can get in contact with you to double check. It is very important that we have an open communication together.

2. Every 5 weeks, the school will be sending home official progress reports to inform you of how your child is performing at school. In addition to these reports, if your child is in danger of failing or simply not performing how I feel they should, I will also be contacting you.

3. If you need to contact me for anything, you can do so ANYTIME and I would be happy to discuss anything with you. Communication is key!

Students- 

1. We will go over specific rules in class, but understand that I expect your best behavior. You will be graded on your school work, your homework, and your behavior in the classroom. Respect for me, each other, but most importantly, YOURSELF is the most important thing. If there are issues, I will discuss with you 1on1 first, but if that does not work, a phone call and a parent-teacher-student meeting will take place.

2. Please come prepared every day. This means notebooks, paper, pencils, pens, homework, and of course, a positive attitude. 

Everyone-

This school year is very important but that does not mean that we will not have fun. I love what I do, and I love being at Pickard. I am excited for the year and for getting to know all the wonderful families here. 

Thank you and let's have a FANTASTIC year!

Mr. Rivera

Pickard Elem. 7th grade Room 306

email- zrivera6@cps.edu