Homework - Grade 7 English

*Please note: I am a big believer in second (and beyond) chances. I also believe it is important to instill and develop good work habits, time management, responsibility, and accountability in students. So, if a student wishes to submit late work he/she must have the 'Late Submission Request Form' printed, signed by a parent, and stapled to the assignment.  
Thank you for your support instilling accountability and independence in our children! :)
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Term 2

** Homework can now be accessed through Google Classroom, effective January 2021 :)


Christmas / Winter Break...
     Please stay healthy and safe and have a wonderful holiday  :)

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Week of…                                                                  
January  11th - January 15th________________   


Week of…                                                                  
January  18th - January 22nd________________   










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Week of…                                                                  
November 23rd - November 27th_________________     
 
703 / 704   - Independent Reading - Term 2 Focus - Reading Assignment will be introduced this week... students will work                             on while reading their current novel selection.
                     - Short Story - The Landlady - Elements of Fiction / Plot sheet  / Vocabulary - Due: Friday, November 27th
                     - Biography Assignment - Introduced this week... Books provided and samples shown

705 / 706 / 707 / 708 
          - Imagine a... Part 2: Students create a visual representation to support their written statements   Due: TBD
          - Literary Device Quiz - completed in class and checked/reviewed together for reinforcement of terms
          - Novel The Crazy Man  - We will work on completion of Read Aloud in class ... assigned tasks will be discussed... stay
           tuned

Week of…                                                                  
November 30th - December 4th_________________     

       703 / 704   - Independent Reading - Term 2 Focus - students will LOG their reading efforts in their scribbler for several                                   weeks
                    - Biography Assignment - Researching the internet and jot-noting to prepare to create INFO-graphics

        705 / 706 / 707 / 708 
          - Imagine a... Part 2: finished and passed in!! They look great!!
          - Novel The Crazy Man  - We will work on completion of Read Aloud in class ... assigned tasks will be discussed... stay 
             tuned

Week of…                                                                  
December 7th - December 11th_________________     

      703 / 704   - Independent Reading - Term 2 Focus - students will LOG their reading efforts in their scribbler for several                                   weeks
                            - Biography Assignment - Researching the internet and jot-noting to prepare to create INFO-graphics

       705 / 706 / 707 / 708 
          - Imagine a... Part 2: finished and passed in!! They look great!!
          - Novel The Crazy Man  - We will work on completion of Read Aloud in class ... assigned tasks will be discussed... stay 
             tuned​

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Week of…                                                                  
December 14th - December 18th________________     

        703 / 704   - Independent Reading - Term 2 Focus - students will LOG their reading efforts in their scribbler for several                                   weeks
                     - Biography Assignment - Researching the internet and jot-noting to prepare to create INFO-graphics

        705 / 706 / 707 / 708 
          - Imagine a... Part 2: finished and passed in!! They look great!!
          - Novel The Crazy Man  - We will work on completion of Read Aloud in class ... assigned tasks will be discussed... stay 
             tuned






 Term 1
Welcome to Grade 7 English!! 

Expectation!  Books, books, books!! We do a lot of reading in grade 7! Students are expected to have a JUST-RIGHT novel in class daily!


Week of…
September 8th – September 11th_____________
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  • READING - Books, books, books!! We do a lot of reading in grade 7! Students are expected to have a JUST-RIGHT novel in class daily!
                            **COVID - Sharing of books is an issue . Also, currently NO library access. HELP!!
  • ​WRITING - We do a lot of writing in grade 7! I want each of my students to be as successful as possible. I still value pen and paper - we are not a paperless society, yet - and strive for a balance between paper and technology. We will use the Chromebooks a lot! That said, some students require more resources (technology) than others to reach success. Please be patient early on as I get to know each student and what works best for them. Thanks! :)
                          **COVID - Students are encouraged to bring their own technology if that is a possibility.
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  • WEBSITES - You may find it helpful to explore the MSMS website as well as the contents of this website 
​           Do it with your child... so they can find homework, reminders, etc!! (I'll give them time this week to explore, too!)
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  • ** Mr. Murray's Course Outline/Communication Plan - Please find link on this site and read/review :)                                                                                                                                                      Thank You!! :) 
  • ​WEEK 1 Handouts: So far... Media Consent form... return ASAP

Week of…
September 14th – September 18th                                
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  • READING - Books, books, books!!
  • WRITING -  Who I am... A Poetry-Style Intro. of ME! (Google Classroom)
                                      703, 704 Due: in progress... to be determined
                                      705, 706 Due: ''
                                      707, 708 Due: ''
  • SKILLS - Paragraphing 101 - 'The Basics' (Google Classroom)
                                     703, 704, 705, 706, 707, 708 - completed in class and turned in through Google Classroom 
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  • WEEK 2 Handouts: 3 Forms... Registration, Early Closure, Medical ... return by Friday!!


Week of…
September 21st  - September 25th_________________

  • READING - Books, books, books!!
  • WRITING -  Who I am... A Poetry-Style Intro. of ME! (Google Classroom)
                                      703, 704 Due: see date in Classroom
                                      705, 706 Due: ''
                                      707, 708 Due: "
  • WEEK 3 Handouts: Grade 7 Immunization Envelope went home... please return ASAP
  • NO School Friday!! (Professional Development Day)


Week of…                                                                  
September 28th – October 2nd__________________                    
  • READING - Books, books, books!!
  • WRITING -  Who I am... A Poetry-Style Intro. of ME! (Google Classroom)
                                      703, 704 Due: see date in Classroom
                                      705, 706 Due: ''
                                      707, 708 Due: "
  • Literacy APPS will be introduced as fun Skill-builders... access from Links on this site's homepage
              *Please download as many of these as you wish from the App store... if you do not have a phone in class I will always                    provide you with a Chromebook!!

Week of…                                                                  
October 5th – October 9th_________________     

    *** A one-month-in 'shout out' to my 158 students in six classes for a fantastic start to the school year. They have really settled-in to the rigours and new routines of middle school - during a pandemic, no less!! They are respectful and a pleasure to work with on a daily basis!! A pat on the back to all!! Thank you!! :)

  • READING - Books, books, books!!
​                                - 703 / 704 Independent Reading Assignment  - Cover Page and 'Blurb'
  • WRITING -  Who I am... A Poetry-Style Intro. of ME! (Google Classroom)  - Returned and scores in Gradebook
  •  OTHER - 703 / 704 - The Cremation of Sam McGee - Poem... finishing up this week
                                705, 706 , 707, 708 - The Cremation of Sam McGee - Poem... Introduced this week
                                                                    - Introducing Literary Devices...  
   ** School PHOTOS - Grade 7 - Friday, October 9th
   **Grade 7 IMMUNIZATIONS - Friday, October 29th

                           ----------------------- HAPPY and SAFE Thanksgiving to ALL!! ------------------------------

Week of…                                                                  
October 13th – October 16th_________________     

  • READING - Books, books, books!!
​                                - 703 / 704 Independent Reading Assignment  - Cover Page, SWBST summary and 'Blurb'
  • WRITING -  
  •  OTHER - 703, 704 - Spelling vs Vocabulary lesson... material available on Google Classroom
                                705, 706 , 707, 708 - The Cremation of Sam McGee - Poem... finished/ Exit slip this week
                                                                    - Introducing Literary Devices...  PWPT Material on Google Classroom
                                                                    - Novel Study - The Crazy Man - Intro. this week

   **Grade 7 IMMUNIZATIONS - Friday, October 29th


Week of…                                                                  
October 19th – October 23rd_________________     

  • READING - Books, books, books!!
​                                - 703 / 704 Independent Reading Assignment  - Cover Page and 'Blurb'
                                            Cover Design - Due: Friday, Oct. 23rd
                                            'Blurb' - Document turned in through Google Classroom - Due: Tuesday, October 27th
  •  703, 704 - Short Story - Lamb to the Slaughter - Reading and discussing this week...
                                                                                                               - PLOT MAP (Elements of Fiction) Next Week

             705, 706 , 707, 708 - Literary Devices...  PWPT Material on Google Classroom
                                                      - Novel Study - The Crazy Man - Reading and discussing in class
 **Grade 7 IMMUNIZATIONS - Friday, October 29th


​Week of…                                                                  
October 26th – October 30th_________________     

  •  703, 704 - Short Story - Lamb to the Slaughter - Reading and discussing this week...
                                                           - Elements of Fiction - PWPT completed in class... 
  •  705, 706 , 707, 708 - Literary Devices...  PWPT Material on Google Classroom finished this week
                                                      - Novel Study - The Crazy Man - Reading continues... Tasks introduced!

Have a spooky but safe Halloween!!! 

 
Week of…                                                                  
November 2nd - November 6th_________________     
  • 703, 704 - Short Story - Lamb to the Slaughter - Reading and discussing this week...
                                                           - PLOT MAP on Elements of Fiction completed in class... Due upon completion!

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  •  705, 706 , 707, 708 - Literary Devices...  PWPT Material on Google Classroom finished this week
                                                      - Novel Study - The Crazy Man - Reading continues... Tasks introduced!
                                              *** Literary Devices Quiz... Several Days after completion of notes (Will vary by class!)

Week of…                                                                  
November 9th - November 13th_________________     
  • 703, 704 - Philosophy - Part 1: Quotation Quest - introduced this week... tent. due Friday, Nov. 13th
  • 705, 706 , 707, 708 - Slight recess from the novel... to tackle some writing :)
                 Writing Assignment: Imagine a... see Google Classroom for directions and samples
                           * 10 statements drafted... target focus: WORD CHOICE and DETAILs/STRETCH to create IMAGERY

**Remembrance Day Observed - Wednesday the 11th! - NO School

Week of…                                                                  
November 16th - November 20th_________________     

Get 'er done week!!   
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** Term 1 'CUT-OFF' Date for missing or overdue work/assignments - Tuesday, November 17th!!
**Assessment and Evaluation Day - Friday, November 20th - NO SCHOOL