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2009-06-07T14:55:00.004-04:00

June 8, 2009

I can't believe this will be the last posting of the year. It truly does seem like yesterday that you all were walking into my classroom as upcoming 7th graders and now you are leaving all set and ready to go to 8th.

I want you to know that it is never "goodbye"; it's "see you later".

It has been a wonderful year and I wish you ALL the very best. Read, read, read and write.

With love,

Miss Clark

2009-05-24T14:11:00.005-04:00

May 26th - May 29th

Work on your "All About Me" projects.

Miss Clark

2009-05-24T14:11:00.002-04:00

May 25, 2009

Happy Memorial Day!

Miss Clark

2009-05-18T07:07:00.002-04:00

May 18th-22nd

Homework: None - SOL Testing. *Work on "All About Me".

Miss Clark

2009-05-10T12:48:00.002-04:00

May 15, 2009

None, but you can always read. "All About Me" final project due date: May 29th.

May Clark

2009-05-10T12:47:00.001-04:00

May 14, 2009

"All About Me" one (1) project assignment due.

Miss Clark

2009-05-10T12:45:00.002-04:00

May 13, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Unit Review (16 sentences).

Miss Clark

2009-05-10T12:41:00.002-04:00

May 12, 2009

Journal: What would you do if you saw little bugs in your salad?

Miss Clark

2009-05-10T12:40:00.000-04:00

May 11, 2009

Review Unit - Choose sixteen (16) words: write sentences. :)

Miss Clark

Practice (SOL's)

2009-05-06T19:35:00.001-04:00

“It's not necessarily the amount of time you spend at practice that counts; it's what you put into the practice.” Eric Lindros

Practice.....:)

Miss Clark

SOL PRACTICE TESTS

2009-05-06T19:26:00.002-04:00

Practice:

1. http://www.wise.k12.va.us/alted/SOL/sol.htm#ENGLISH
2. Scroll down to: websites for teachers
3. Click on Spring 2002 Released SOL Tests
4. Scroll down to EOC English Reading/Literature Research, then click to begin test.
5. Write the answers down on a separate piece of paper/full heading.
6. Turn in.

THIS WILL HELP YOU TREMENDOUSLY!

Miss Clark

2009-05-02T08:28:00.001-04:00

May 7, 2009

None, but you can always READ.

*All About Me projects

Miss Clark

2009-05-02T08:25:00.002-04:00

May 6, 2009

"All About Me" - One (1) new assignment due.

Miss Clark

2009-05-02T08:23:00.002-04:00

May 6, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Unit #30. (Compound)

Miss Clark

2009-05-02T08:12:00.004-04:00

May 5, 2009

Journal Writing: Pretend you are having a Cinco de Mayo party and plan three events for it (activities, music, special costumes, and so on).

Miss Clark

2009-05-02T08:12:00.001-04:00

May 4, 2009

Lesson 30: Clipped Words - Definitions and Parts of Speech

automobile

necktie

refrigerator

gasoline

caravan

luncheon

champion

gymnasium

laboratory

mathematics

parachute

submarine

teenagers

memorandum

limousine

examination

Miss Clark

2009-04-26T13:43:00.001-04:00

May 1, 2009

None, but you can always READ!

*"All About Me"

Miss Clark

2009-04-26T13:35:00.002-04:00

April 30, 2009

"All About Me" assignment due.

Miss Clark

2009-04-26T13:34:00.000-04:00

April 29, 2008

Spelling Sentences - COMPOUND! :)

Miss Clark

2009-04-26T13:29:00.002-04:00

April 28, 2009

Journal: "Tell about a time when you were really surprised. What surprised you? Was it a good or bad surprise? Do you want to be surprised again?" (Collin E.)

Miss Clark

2009-04-26T13:28:00.001-04:00

April 27. 2009

Lesson 29 – Spelling and Definitions

drowned

restaurant

ivory

chocolate

desperate

lightning

adjective

penetrate

aspirin

athletes

identity

disastrous

ecstatic

platinum

incidentally

tentatively

Miss Clark

2009-04-18T09:26:00.000-04:00

April 24, 2009

None, but you can always read! *Remember: Keep up with "All About Me".

Miss Clark:)

2009-04-18T09:25:00.000-04:00

April 23, 2009

"All About Me" activities.

Miss Clark

2009-04-18T09:16:00.004-04:00

April 22, 2009

Spelling Sentences: Unit #28

*Remember Sentence Variety

Miss Clark

2009-04-18T09:10:00.004-04:00

April 21, 2009

Journal Writing: "Everybody has something they are good at, tell about what you are good at." (Brad B.)

Miss Clark

2009-04-18T09:10:00.001-04:00

April 20, 2009

Lesson 28 - Number Prefixes

Definitions and Parts of Speech

December
October
quart
bicycle
trio
monopoly
quartet
tricycle
decade
octopus
decimal
quarters
triangles
binoculars
triple
monotonous

Miss Clark

2009-04-12T20:46:00.005-04:00

April 17, 2009

None, but you can always read and/or WRITE! :)

Miss Clark

2009-04-12T20:44:00.004-04:00

April 16, 2009

Journal: “Your mother just bought a new carpet, but it's no ordinary carpet. It is a flying carpet. While you are sitting on it, watching T.V., it lifts you up in the air. Write what happens next.” (Kevin F.)

Miss Clark

2009-04-12T20:44:00.001-04:00

April 15, 2009

Unit 27: Spelling Sentences

Miss Clark

2009-04-12T20:41:00.001-04:00

April 14, 2009

Lesson 27: Greek Word Parts

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

geography
photograph
paragraph
thermometer
diameter
graph
meters
astronomer
barometer
biography
astronaut
kilometers
astronomy
photography
centimeters
autograph

Miss Clark

2009-03-28T09:44:00.001-04:00

April 2, 2009

None, but you can ALWAYS READ! :)

Miss Clark

2009-03-28T09:42:00.004-04:00

April 2, 2009

Journal Writing: Create writing prompts for the writing genres below:

1. A persuasive writing prompt.
2. An imaginative writing prompt.
3. An expository writing prompt.

To help you with the above prompts you can google each genre. for example - just type in "expository writing prompts" on your search bar. DO NOT COPY THE PROMPTS; just use them to HELP you get new ideas.

Have fun with this. These prompts will be used for the rest of the year.

Miss Clark

2009-03-28T08:53:00.003-04:00

April 1, 2009

Spelling Sentences – Nice, long, elaborate sentences; use a new set of words.
*COMPOUND

Miss Clark

2009-03-28T08:52:00.001-04:00

March 31, 2009

Journal Writing: April is Listening Awareness Month. Describe a time when you wish you had listened better than you did.

Miss Clark

2009-03-28T08:49:00.002-04:00

March 30, 2009

Review Unit #26

Choose sixteen (16) spelling words from previous units and use in sentences.

Miss Clark

2009-03-21T09:28:00.004-04:00

March 27, 2009

None, but you can always READ!

2009-03-21T09:27:00.002-04:00

March 26, 2009

Journal: Imagine that you have a packet of magic seeds. What might happen when you plant them?

Miss Clark

2009-03-21T09:26:00.002-04:00

March 25, 2009

Spelling Sentences: Compound Sentences Unit #25

Your choice: ; or fanboys

2009-03-21T09:24:00.005-04:00

March 24, 2009

Journal Writing: Your parents decided to redecorate the house, and you are allowed to choose how to decorate your bedroom. How would you like your room to look?

Miss Clark

*OK, so I'm sure you are not going to decorate your room with books, but I will. :) I never quite know what to do with them all.....

2009-03-21T09:24:00.001-04:00

March 23, 2009

Lesson 25 – More Related Words

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

resignation

receipt

heir

softened

hasten

autumn

autumnal

softly

heritage

designated

designed

reception

signature

haste

sign

resign

HOMEWORK CHANGE

2009-03-18T19:56:00.001-04:00

There is a homework change for: THURSDAY, MARCH 19th.

Journal writing: Will be the prompt (flyer) provided by BBMS. Please do that instead of the prompt that is posted for Thursday (magic seeds).

Miss Clark

2009-03-14T08:49:00.002-04:00

March 20, 2009

None, but you can always READ!

2009-03-14T08:47:00.002-04:00

March 19, 2009

Journal: Imagine that you have a packet of magic seeds. What might happen when you plant them?

Miss Clark

2009-03-14T08:44:00.002-04:00

March 18, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Unit 24

SIXTEEN COMPOUND SENTENCES ONLY.

Miss Clark

2009-03-14T08:41:00.003-04:00

March 17, 2009

Journal: Imagine that you are outside blowing bubbles with your best friend. You blow a really big bubble – so big that it surrounds the two of you and begins to carry you away. Tell what happens next.

Miss Clark

2009-03-14T08:39:00.000-04:00

March 16, 2009

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 24: Related Words

history

historical

family

familiar

fantasy

fantastic

company

companion

editor

editorial

colony

colonial

strategy

strategic

diplomacy

diplomatic

Miss Clark

2009-03-07T10:20:00.001-05:00

March 12, 2009

Journal: National Clutter Awareness Week is observed annually the last full week in March. Write about all the unusual, interesting, or funny things you might find while cleaning out your room.

Miss Clark

*Again, this is the journal writing prompt from last week. :)

2009-03-07T10:16:00.004-05:00

March 11, 2009

Lesson #23 - Spelling Sentences (Compound Sentences) *fanboys

Miss Clark

2009-03-07T10:14:00.009-05:00

March 10, 2009

Get a Voki now!

Journal: Everyone has had a disappointment sometime in their life. Think about a time when you were disappointed. Write a paper telling about your disappointment. Be sure to give reasons and use descriptive (spelling/vocabulary)words.

*You may have already done this homework during our snow days; this will mean that you do not have homework tonight! :)

Miss Clark

2009-03-07T10:11:00.004-05:00

Get a Voki now!

March 9, 2009

Lesson 23 – Words from French

Definitions and Parts of Speech

voyage

coupon

league

prairie

portrait

buffet

ballet

bouquet

dialogue

antique

unique

vague

fatigue

technique

plague

camouflage

Miss Clark

Breathtaking Adjectives

2009-03-05T17:04:00.002-05:00




www.wordle.net

SNOW??? :) My back deck; no snow shovel. :(

2009-03-02T11:46:00.002-05:00

The homework assigned will still be due, only the due dates will change. For those of you scheduled to speak, your Biography speech dates will be re-assigned. :)

Enjoy the snow and make lots of snowmen and or practice spelling your new words in the snow; sorry, once a teacher - always a teacher!

Have Fun!

Miss Clark

BIOGRAPHY SPEECHES

2009-03-01T15:20:00.000-05:00

BIOGRAPHY SPEECHES
Block 1 Block 3 Block 4

March

2 Summer Ashlie Ashley
3 Jessica Autum Kelsey B
4 Stone Rocio James
5 Bailey Cody D Mary
6 Quinn Sean Tia
9 Timothy Taylor Brandon
10 Delaney Samantha Nevada
11 Hunter Sara Rachel
12 Shelby W Cody W Samuel
13 Zachary Brittney Aaron
16 Tori Collin Drew
17 Lindsey Michael Kyle
18 Bryanna Alexis Uriah
19 Haley Annie Jake
20 Thomas Ashley Mark
23 Danielle Ayana Jordan
24 Jonathan S. Joshua Morgan
25 Brooke Adrian Nicole
26 Kayla Marc Kelsey S
27 Abbey Miranda Bradley
30 Ashley Gavin
31 Chris Shawn

April

1 Logan Kayla Chelsea
2 Shelby M. Katelyn
3 Jonathan M.

2009-02-28T08:25:00.003-05:00

March 6, 2009

None, but you can always READ. *Also you can work on your biography speeches.

Miss Clark

2009-02-28T08:23:00.001-05:00

March 5, 2009

Journal: National Clutter Awareness Week is observed annually the last full week in March. Write about all the unusual, interesting, or funny things you might find while cleaning out your room.

Miss Clark

2009-02-28T08:16:00.003-05:00

March 4, 2009

Lesson #22 - Spelling Sentences (Compound sentences)

Miss Clark

2009-02-28T08:15:00.002-05:00

March 3, 2009

Journal: Everyone has had a disappointment sometime in their life. Think about a time when you were disappointed. Write a paper telling about your disappointment. Be sure to give reasons and use descriptive (spelling/vocabulary)words.

Miss Clark

2009-02-28T08:13:00.003-05:00

March 2, 2009

Get a Voki now!

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 22 – More Latin Roots

permit

transfer

dismissed

suffer

transmitted

contracted

commitment

attract

submit

commit

references

offered

omit

admit

distract

subtraction

refer

Miss Clark

Sentence Variety - Example for Journal writing (Tuesday night)

2009-02-24T17:16:00.002-05:00

Putting Variety in Your Sentences

You have probably seen interesting topics covered by dull writers. Something
that should be exciting seems dry and boring on the page. On the other hand,
you may have seen a dull subject covered by a very good writer. Suddenly the
breeding habits of crested mollusks seem riveting.
In this article, our top expert looks at a key technique for making a plodding
paragraph get up and dance. Putting some variety in your sentences can make
dull writing dynamic. Check out the article to learn how.
There is more to good writing than managing not to break any rules of grammar.
In fact, good writing often means carefully and deliberately breaking grammar
rules to create an effect. This only works if you understand the rules and know
how to follow them.

A sentence fragment can be an excellent tool to emphasize something or to make
a paragraph more lively. This paragraph is getting a bit dull. Wham! I throw in a
sentence fragment to liven things up.
You don't have to break the rules to keep things from getting dull. Try varying
the length and style of your sentences to keep the reader's eyes from glazing
over.

Here is an example from a recipe for pancakes:
First you take 2 cups of flour.
Then you take one egg.
Then you take 1 cup of milk.
You mix the flour and eggs and milk together.
Then you add a pinch of salt.
Then you add two tablespoons of sugar.
Then you mix it all together.

This makes pretty dull reading. The lines are very repetitive. The cook might fall
asleep halfway through making breakfast. Here is an alternative:

There is nothing like the smell of fresh pancakes in the morning to make the whole
day sparkle. They're easy to make, too. Start with a big mixing bowl and add in 2
cups of flour, a cup of milk, and an egg. After that you just need a few more things.
A pinch of salt. Two tablespoons of sugar. Maybe some fruit. Turn on the griddle
and start mixing it all together.

The second example has all of the same information, but every sentence is
different. It starts with a long, flowing sentence about the appeal of pancakes.
The second sentence is much shorter. After a couple of longer sentences there is
a short, choppy list. Variety is the key.

Taken from: www.whitesmoke.com/weekly-downloads.html

2009-02-19T17:15:00.001-05:00

February 27, 2009

None, but you can always READ!

"Education Expert Advice from Peggy Gisler, Ed.S. and Marge Eberts, Ed.S.

Question: What are the benefits of reading as a teen?

Answer: Reading as a teen leads to success. When teens read more than just their classroom assignments, research clearly shows that they generally do well in school. First of all, the extra reading expands their vocabularies. It also shows them how different writers put down their thoughts leading to better writing skills. And teens who read more serious literary works gain skills in handling complex ideas. The more teens read, the more information they pick up. This leads to a solid core of knowledge that is useful in a wide variety of classes. For example, the teen who reads biographies has a better understanding of prominent people studied in history classes.

Another big dividend of reading as a teen is a good score on the verbal section of a college admissions test. No other activity builds the vocabulary and comprehension skills needed to do well on these tests as well as reading.

Besides helping teens do well in school, reading also helps them expand their horizons as they learn more about people and the world. Plus, reading can show teens that everyone has problems in his or her life and may even help teens see solutions to their own problems. Finally, reading is enjoyable. It can bring a great deal of pleasure to teens."

http://school.familyeducation.com/teen/reading/40617.html

Miss Clark

2009-02-19T17:12:00.005-05:00

February 26, 2009

Journal: Recess is a favorite time of day for many students. Write a letter to your principal trying to convince him/her to add recess to the scheduled day. Remember to include specific points (three) to back up your argument.

Miss Clark

2009-02-19T17:12:00.001-05:00

February 25, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Unit 21

Miss Clark

2009-02-19T17:09:00.002-05:00

February 24, 2009

Journal: February is Snack Food month. Write an expository essay (five paragraphs -5) telling how to make your favorite after-school snack.

*Expository writing = An expository writing is meant to inform the reader. These are examples of expository writing:

* Tell what happened when...
* Write a report on...
* Explain how to...
* Describe how to (for)...

Link to expository writing: http://www.geocities.com/fifth_grade_tpes/expository.html

Miss Clark

2009-02-19T17:08:00.001-05:00

February 23, 2009

Lesson 21 - Unstressed Endings

Definitions and Parts of Speech:

attendance
constant
brilliant
substance
existence
incident
frequent
endurance
balance
intelligent
influence
reluctant
magnificent
experience
confidence
elegant

Miss Clark

Biography Rubric

2009-02-15T09:01:00.000-05:00

Biography Report Scoring Guide
Student_____________________________________

Score Report Component Criteria Comments

/20 Report Cover Illustration
Hand-drawn illustration, includes person’s name, birth & death dates

/20 Timeline
Timeline of at least 8 events in the person’s life and pictures are included

/25 Report Ideas & Content
• Where and when the person was born & died
• Where the person grew up, childhood life
• Adult life and why the person is famous
• How this person made an impact on others' lives
• Quotes and interesting information about the person

/25 Bibliography – Citing Sources

Read and locate information from three sources:
• Biography novel
• Internet source
• Encyclopedia (on-line or print)

/10 Important Person Poem
Five (5) line poem including important events in the person’s life

TOTAL: ________/100

REMINDER!

2009-02-13T18:06:00.003-05:00

Written Biography Projects are due FEBRUARY 17th, 2009!

2009-02-13T18:04:00.001-05:00

February 20. 2009

None, but you can always READ!

2009-02-13T18:03:00.003-05:00

February 19, 2009

Journal: Pretend that you have just received a mysterious package in the mail. The box contains $100 and a bag of your favorite candy. Who do you think sent the package? Why?

2009-02-13T18:02:00.001-05:00

February 18, 2009

Lesson 20 Spelling Sentences (Simple, Compound)

Miss Clark

2009-02-13T18:01:00.001-05:00

February 17, 2009

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 20 – More Latin Roots

advise

instructions

visitor

succeeded

depositing

recess

televised

revised

position

construction

composition

opposite

structures

destruction

vision

necessary

2009-02-07T20:48:00.002-05:00

February 13, 2009

None, but you can always read.

*Biography Projects due February 17th.

Miss Clark

2009-02-07T20:46:00.004-05:00

February 12, 2009

Journal: Today is President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday! His nickname is Honest Abe. Write an essay, giving three reasons telling why honesty is important.

Miss Clark

2009-02-07T20:45:00.001-05:00

February 11, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Choose another set of sixteen (16) spelling words and write long, elaborate sentences.

Miss Clark

2009-02-07T20:43:00.002-05:00

February 10, 2009

Journal Writing: As you were erasing a misspelled word in your journal, you made a startling discovery: If you rub the eraser on your skin, your skin disappears. What would you do next?

Miss Clark

2009-02-07T20:41:00.002-05:00

February 9, 2009

Unit Review - Choose spelling words from Units 1-18 and write sixteen (16) spelling sentences.

Miss Clark

2009-01-30T17:26:00.002-05:00

February 6, 2009

Continue to work on Biography Projects. Due: February 17th

Miss Clark

2009-01-30T17:23:00.002-05:00

February 5, 2009

Personification

Personification is the technique of giving a non-human thing human qualities such as hearing, feeling, talking, or making decisions. Writers use personification to emphasize something or make it stand out. Personification makes the material more interesting and creates a new way to look at every day things.

Read the poem "Summer Grass" by Carl Sandburg and think about how personification is used to make the poem more descriptive.

"Summer Grass" by Carl Sandburg

Summer grass aches and whispers

It wants something: it calls and sings; it pours

out wishes to the overhead stars.

The rain hears; the rain answers; the rain is slow

coming; the rain wets the face of the grass.

On a separate sheet of paper, write each sentence and underline the non-human thing and circle the human quality.

1. The winter wrapped its icy claws around Northeast Pennsylvania.

2. The alarm clock screeched that it was time to get up.

3. Fear grabbed me as I heard footsteps behind me.

4. The washer sputtered and groaned as it removed the mud

from the knees of my old jeans.

5. The printer spit out more copies than I needed.

6. The branches of the tree pointed to the old dirt road.

7. The flood waters swallowed the trees in one big gulp.

8. The stars winked at us from the night sky.

9. Listening to the piano sing its happy tune made me want to

dance.

10. That carrot cake with the cream cheese icing is calling my name.

2009-01-30T17:20:00.001-05:00

February 4, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Elaborate!

Miss Clark

2009-01-30T17:19:00.002-05:00

February 3, 2009

Journal Writing: Congratulations! You have won the opportunity to direct a scene in a movie featuring your favorite celebrity. Whom would you choose? Describe the scene.

Miss Clark

2009-01-30T17:17:00.001-05:00

February 2, 2009

Lesson 18 – Verb Suffixes *Definitions and Parts of Speech

celebrate

realize

advertise

analyze

organize

cooperate

congratulate

exercise

calculate

illustrate

recognize

compromise

memorize

paralyze

criticize

inaugurate

*To help you study, you may want to try: http://www.scholastic.com/kids/homework/flashcards.htm

Miss Clark

2009-01-24T09:57:00.003-05:00

January 30, 2009

None, but you can always READ, awesome, great books!

Continue your research on your famous person....

Miss Clark

2009-01-24T09:52:00.002-05:00

January 29, 2009

On January 26th, 1875, George F. Green patented the electric dental drill. Write a make-believe letter to Mr. Green telling him what you think of his invention.

Miss Clark

2009-01-24T09:51:00.004-05:00

January 28, 2009

Spelling Sentences - One (1) word per sentence; long, elaborate sentences.

Miss Clark

2009-01-24T09:51:00.001-05:00

January 27, 2009

Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson 17 Latin Roots

judges

fortune

doubt

doubtless

doubtful

specialist

misfortune

fortunate

unfortunate

especially

specific

specifications

judicial

judgment

prejudice

undoubtedly

Miss Clark

Bibliography

2009-01-21T16:09:00.000-05:00

Link:

http://myt4l.com/index.php?v=pl&page_ac=view&type=tools&tool=bibliographymaker

http://web07.mohonasen.org/staffdev/bibmake/bibmakercitations.htm

Time Line Maker

2009-01-21T16:08:00.001-05:00

Link:

http://www.teach-nology.com/web_tools/materials/timelines/

2009-01-16T18:09:00.002-05:00

January 23, 2009

None, but you can always READ.

*Remember to keep working on your Biography Project.

Miss Clark

2009-01-16T18:07:00.003-05:00

January 22, 2009

Journal: Imagine that you've just found a bottle with a message inside. Write down what the message says and what you plan to do about it.

Miss Clark

2009-01-16T18:06:00.000-05:00

January 21, 2009

Spelling Sentences - 7th grade sentences. :)

Miss Clark

2009-01-16T18:05:00.001-05:00

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Lesson 16: Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

population
regular
circles
popular
muscular
triangle
muscle
circular
regulation
particles
particular
rectangle
vehicles
rectangular
triangular
vehicular

Miss Clark

BIOGRAPHY PROJECTS

2009-01-12T17:25:00.002-05:00

Biography Report will be due: FEBRUARY 17th.

Project Directions are posted on edline and are copied here for your convenience! Have fun; this is a great project! This form will be given out in class: Jan. 13th.

Biography Project

File Folder Report Directions

Your Name:____________________________________________________________

Famous Person:________________________________________________________

Project Begins: Jan 13 Written Report Due: Feb. 17 Speeches Begin: Feb. 23

File Folder Report:

• Front Cover: Attach the drawing of your famous person

• Inside Left Cover: Attach your Inspiration timeline & “Important Poem”

• Inside Right: Staple all pages of the written report with bibliography at the end

• Back Cover: Glue any photos or quotes

• File Folder Tab: Write the famous person’s name and your name

Background Information on the Person

You will need to read and locate information from three sources:

1. Biography novel (given out in class)

2. Encyclopedia (on-line or print)

3. Internet source

Famous Person Drawing

Draw a picture in color of your famous person on paper.

Decorate the background of the drawing of your

person if you wish. Label your person’s full name in large neat

lettering and dates of birth and death. Write your first and last

name and date in small lettering the lower right corner of the

paper.

Example:

Helen Adams Keller

1880-1968

By: Your Name

Timeline

Draw a timeline with at least 8 important events in your person’s life. Add drawings, clip art, or photos to the timeline.

Biography Project Directions

File Folder Report page 2

Written Report

Use Microsoft Word or write your final copy in your best printing about your famous

person. Include information in a logical order to include:

• Where was this person born? In what year?

• Where did this person grow up?

• What does/did this person do for a living?

• Why is this person famous? What did/does this person do to become famous?

• How has this person made an impact on others' lives?

• Quotes and interesting information about the person

• Fill out the bibliography information sheet showing the three sources used and attach

it as the last page of your report

Important Book Poem

Margaret Wise Brown was the author of a book entitled The Important Book.

Use this as a model and write a poem entitled “The Important Thing” using your famous person as the subject of the poem.

Example:

The important thing about________ is that he __________________. (what he is famous for)

He _____________________ . (list one thing he did)

He _____________________ . (list another thing he did)

He _____________________. (list a third thing he did)

But the important thing about is that he was ____________ . (what he is famous for)

Here is an example poem:

The important thing about Sir Francis Drake is that he was an English explorer.

He was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the world.

He followed secret orders from Queen Elizabeth as a pirate who attacked Spanish ships

and towns.

He later became Vice-Admiral of the English navy as commanded by the queen.

But, the most important thing about Sir Francis Drake is that he defeated the Spanish

Armada and kept England safe.

Biography Project Directions

File Folder Report page 2

Public Speaking Monologue

This activity will give you an opportunity to meet your benchmark in public speaking. You will dress up (as much as you can) as your person and pretend you are the person. You will tell all about your contributions, and about your life. You will need to rehearse at home. Speeches will begin in February. You will sign up for a time to give your presentation.

Remember you will be scored for:

v �� C Content - important details included

v �� O Organization - a clear beginning, middle, and end

v �� L Language - appropriate and interesting words and language

v �� D Delivery – good eye contact, volume and body posture

Biography Information to Search ~ Famous Person

v Date of Birth - Place of Birth

v Date of Death - Place of Death

v Family

v Childhood Information

v What did this person do for a living?

v Major Accomplishments - Why the person is famous

v How has this person made an impact on others' lives?

v Interesting Information & Other Facts

v Famous Quotes by this Person

Bibliography of Sources Used

BOOK:

Book Title:

Author

Name of Publisher

Place Published

Date Published

ENCYCLOPEDIA BOOK:

Print Encyclopedia Title

Volume Letter Volume Number Date

Name of Publisher

Place Published

Date Published

Article title

Pages used

ON-LINE ENCYCLOPEDIA:

On-line Encyclopedia Title

Internet Address

Date you used this site

INTERNET WEB SITE:

Internet Web Site Title

Internet Address

Date you used this site

Important Poem

The important thing about_____________________ is that he/she

____________________________________________________.

(what he/she is famous for)

He/she _____________________________________________ .

____________________________________________________.

(list one thing he/she did)

He/she _____________________________________________ .

____________________________________________________.

(list another thing he/she did)

He/she _____________________________________________ .

____________________________________________________.

(list a third thing he/she did)

But the important thing about _______________________ is that

he/she ______________________________________________

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________.

(what he/she is famous for)

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January 16, 2009

None, but you can always READ and since so many of you are "budding young authors", you can also write. :)

Miss Clark

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January 15, 2009

Journal: Imagine that you could design a dream house for your family. Describe the house you would design and list some of the special features that you would include to make your dream house special.

Miss Clark

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January 14, 2009

Spelling Sentences - Unit 15: 7th grade sentences please!

Miss Clark

2009-01-10T11:43:00.002-05:00

January 13, 2009

Journal: Imagine that you wake up one weekend and it’s too cold and wet to play outside. The power is also out, so there’s no chance of watching TV, using the computer, or playing video games! How will you spend your day at home?

Miss Clark

2009-01-10T11:42:00.000-05:00

January 12, 2009

Lesson 15- Consonant and Syllable Patterns *Definitions and Parts of Speech

gallery

tomorrow

attitude

hurricane

barrier

corridor

umbrella

buffalo

gorilla

pinnacle

syllable

tobacco

massacre

opossum

moccasins

cinnamon

Miss Clark

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January 9, 2009

None, but you can always:

Read
MySkillsTutor

Have a great week-end!

Miss Clark

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January 8, 2009

Please note this is NOT real. This is taken from a list of persuasive writing prompts that are designed to assist you with your thinking skills and organizing your arguments effectively. Online schools do exist, but this prompt is fictional.

Journal Writing: [Online Schools] The state department of education has provided funding for an experimental online school. All the classes will take place on the Internet, using email, online chat, and the world wide web. The students taking classes at this new online school will never meet each other face-to-face. They will only interact online with each other and with their teachers. The state is hoping this program will provide fairer educational access to students in outlying, rural areas. Opponents of the program argue that because of their lack of interaction with other students in a traditional classroom, the students who attend this online school will not develop the social skills that should be a component of their education. What is your position on this issue? Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper stating your position on this issue and supporting it with convincing reasons.

Miss Clark

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January 7, 2009

Unit 14 - Spelling Sentences; elaborate sentences....:)

Miss Clark

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January 6, 2009

Journal Writing: Pretend that you have a choice between a winter vacation in the mountains or a winter vacation at the beach. Make a list of pros (positives) and cons (negatives) about each location. Write and explain where you chose to go and why.