Ms. Carlstrom: English 7 & 8
(408) 335-2326
HOMEWORK
(***Some homework assignment descriptions and/or deadlines may change depending on the unique process and need of each class. Students should not rely on the postings here, but are responsible for getting the finalized and most recent assignments in class each day.***)
Fisher Homework Policy & Discipline Code
Spelling List 7th Grade Units 26 - 35
Spelling List 8th Grade Units 26 - 35
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Spelling Test Re-takes:
If you would like to re-take a spelling test, please copy the words that you missed three times to earn make-up points on spelling tests. I will collect these re-take tests every Monday.
Be sure to clearly label the top of your page with name, date, period, and SPELLING TEST RE-TAKE as the heading
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SPEECH TIMELINE:
Congrats students! This is your 7th and final "major paper" for English class this year!
Week of 4/23 Students brainstorm and research on computers (work on graphic organizer for homework)
Week of 4/30 Work on speeches in class (NO homework so please use your class time wisely)
Week of 5/7 Bring your Speech and be ready to Peer Edit
Week of 5/14 Students will begin presenting their Speeches in class
Week of 5/21 Determine Semi-finalists in class
Grade Level Semi-finals will be 5/30 (7th) and 5/31 (8th)
Monday 6/4: Final Speech Contest @ School Assembly
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Week of 05/21:
SPEECHES:
Speeches continue. Be sure to bring your rough and final draft of your TYPED Speech.
Bring your notecards.
SCENES:
Bring 3 copies of your typed scene from The Giver or The Call of the Wild.
Practice in groups.
SPELLING:
Test on Unit 6 and Pre-test on Unit 12.
GRADES:
Check your grades on Powerschool and turn in any missing or incomplete work.
Come talk to me if you see any errors or have work to turn in.
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Week of 05/14
SPEECHES:
Prepare to present your Speech.
Tuesday 15 & Wednesday 16: Group 1 (M-Z)
Thursday 17 & Friday 18: Group 2 (A-L)
Be sure to practice your Speech at home AT LEAST five times.
Check the timing of your Speech.
It should be 3-5 minutes long.
SCENES:
Work in groups on your scene from The Giver or The Call of the Wild (COTW).
Be sure to have a typed script with at least 30 lines or 3 minutes from any scene in the book you want to act out.
2-3 people per group.
DUE Monday 5/21: TYPED Scene/Script/Play is due Monday 5/21. Please bring three copies.
GRAMMAR:
Semicolons
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Week of 05/07
SPEECHES:
Students will complete Peer Edits of their Speeches and make any final changes to their Speeches.
Class time will be given to practice their presentation skills.
GREEK ROOTS:
Q4 Roots Retake Tests will be given on Thursday 5/10.
8th grade only.
Thursday, May 10th Minimum Day for students & Open House Night 7:00 pm
Friday, May 11th Periods 1-6
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8th grade POETRY PORTFOLIO: PART ONE (50 points)
1. Parts of Speech Poem
2. Poetry Dictionary
3. Concrete Poem
4. Body Language Poem
5. Perfect day Poem
8th grade POETRY PORTFOLIO: PART TWO (50 points)
POETRY PORTFOLIO: PART TWO
6. Haiku Poems (4 Haikus total; 1 should be with artistic expression)
7. Utensil Poem (20 lines; 6+ words per line)
8. Sport Poem (20 lines; 6+ words per line)
9. Memoir (6 words total)
10. Student Choice (ANY poem of your choice on ANY topic; 20 lines; 6+ words per line)
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SPEECH & DEBATE:
This section is for Speech & Debate students only.
This is NOT for my 7th & 8th grade English students.
Thursdays from 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (10 sessions in Q3)
Previous weeks:
Color speeches, Original Tongue Twisters, Candy Debates, I Know speeche, Pet Peeves
Fifth Annual Burnett Speech and Debate Tournament on May 19 & May 20th…
1.) Go to this website for details: http://www.joyoftournaments.com/ca/burnett-ms/info.asp?p=1
2.) I will register students.
Students, please come see me and let me know which events/days you want to particpate in.