Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Friday, October 7, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Homework: Week 5 Term 1
7B
G.U.M. Subject & Object Pronouns (page 51 and 54) Due: Wednesday 5/10
G.U.M. Interrogative & Demonstrative Pronouns (page 63) Due: Sunday 9/10
Journal 5 Due: Sunday 9/10
Wordskills Unit 2 Part D (pgs. 30-34) Due: Tuesday 4/10
7G
G.U.M. Subject & Object Pronouns (page 51 and 54) Due: Wednesday 5/10
G.U.M. Interrogative & Demonstrative Pronouns (page 63) Due: Sunday 9/10
Journal 5 Due: Sunday 9/10
Wordskills Unit 2 Part D (pgs. 30-34) Due: Wednesday 5/10
Journal 5:
“Can you think of someone who is famous that has inspired you? Explain how this person has inspired you”
(Your journal must be at least 300 words. Review the proper MLA format found on this blog and follow the exact directions. All Journals must include words from Wordskills Unit 2. Remember to underline all vocabulary words. Make sure to review and use all parts of the 6+1 Traits of Writing.)
(Your journal must be at least 300 words. Review the proper MLA format found on this blog and follow the exact directions. All Journals must include words from Wordskills Unit 2. Remember to underline all vocabulary words. Make sure to review and use all parts of the 6+1 Traits of Writing.)
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Journal 4
”Are smaller families better than larger ones? Why or why not? State your position and support it with specific reasons and examples.”
Due: Sunday October 2nd, 2011
Due: Sunday October 2nd, 2011
· Must include five words from Wordskills Unit 2. All vocabulary words must be underlined in order to get credit.
· Must also include one of the four attention grabbers along with the thesis statement in the introduction.
· Please review the proper MLA format on this blog before printing.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Essay/ Journal Correction Code
This is the Journal/Essay correction code; expect to see these coded abbreviations on your next journal, if you have the following mistakes.
Code | Description |
NT | Needs Thesis in Introduction |
RT | Restate Thesis in Conclusion |
CAP | Capitalize first letter of sentences and proper nouns |
IP | Indent Paragraph |
SPM | Spelling Mistakes |
DS | Double Space |
ROS | Run-on Sentences |
FRG | Sentence Fragment |
TPS | Needs Topic Sentences |
OT | Off Topic |
NI | No Introduction |
NC | No Conclusion |
WRC | Word Count Too Low |
NGM | Numerous Grammar Mistakes |
Week 3 Term 1
Welcome to Week Three of Term One. This week you will be covering introductions, conclusions, and the 6+1 traits of writing
Materials Needed:
3 Ring Binder/Portfolio Divided into the following Sections:
Section 1: Warm-ups
Section 2: Notes
Section 3: Handouts/Homework/Journals
Section 4: Tests/ Quizzes
Grade 7B Homework
Journal 3(Due Sunday September 25th)
Quiz: Reading Comprehension (Sunday September 25th)
Grade 7G Homework
Journal 3(Due Sunday September 25th)
Quiz: Reading Comprehension (Sunday September 25th)
Journal Three: Many of us spend hours in front of our computers and communicate more by e-mail or instant-messaging than in person. How do you feel about this issue? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Quiz: Reading Comprehension (Sunday September 25th)
Journal Three: Many of us spend hours in front of our computers and communicate more by e-mail or instant-messaging than in person. How do you feel about this issue? Use specific reasons and examples to support your position.
Must include five words correctly used from Wordskills Target Words Unit 1 Part A
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOuma2010
Friday, September 16, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Quiz 2 Study Guide
This is the study guide for Quiz 2 Term 1. This quiz will not be easy, so make sure to study well. Our quiz will be divided into two parts; the Essay will be on Monday and everything else will be on Sunday. Good luck everyone!!!
Quiz 2 Study Guide
Quiz 2 will not contain any multiple choice questions. All questions will be open questions. You must completely understand all of the following:
Writing:
· Topic Sentence:
A topic sentence is a sentence that states the main idea of the paragraph.
· Thesis Statement:
A thesis statement is a sentence that clearly presents your main idea and your purpose for writing.
· Four Types of Paragraphs:
1. Descriptive - A paragraph that helps the reader to re-create a person, place, thing, or an idea.
2. Narrative - A paragraph that tells a story or relates an incident.
3. Informative – A paragraph that provides information or an explanation.
4. Persuasive – A paragraph that presents a point of view and tries to make readers agree with it.
Grammar:
· Must fully understand and use Abstract Nouns
· Must fully understand and use Proper Nouns
· Must fully understand and use Common Nouns
Vocabulary:
· Must fully understand and use Target Words from WordSkills Unit One Part A
Essay: Persuasive essay
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Week 2 Term 1
Welcome to Week Two of Term One. This week you will be covering paragraphing, kinds of nouns, and topic sentences.
Materials Needed:
3 Ring Binder/Portfolio Divided into the following Sections:
Section 1: Warm-ups
Section 2: Notes
Section 3: Handouts/Homework/Journals
Section 4: Tests/ Quizzes
Grade 7B Homework
Wordskills Unit 1 Part D (Due Wednesday September 14th)
Journal 2(Due Sunday September 18th)
Grade G Homework
Wordskills Unit 1 Part D (Due Wednesday September 14th)
Journal 2(Due Sunday September 18th)
Journal Two: "Research shows that the average American watches as much as six hours of television each day. Do you think this is too much? Write an essay convincing readers to spend less time in front of the TV." Must include five words correctly used from Wordskills Target Words Unit 1 Part A
Journal Two: "Research shows that the average American watches as much as six hours of television each day. Do you think this is too much? Write an essay convincing readers to spend less time in front of the TV."
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOuma2010
Monday, September 12, 2011
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Proper Format For Typed Journals and Essays (Step by Step)
If it is typed, everyone's journal/essay should look like this from a distance.
Your name, the date, class, and word count must be in the top left corner.
Go to Line Spacing Options
Choose Double under Spacing Options.
Indent Paragraph: Choose First Line by 0.5" under Special.
Make sure to center your Title. Do not make it fancy. Do not underline. Do not make it bold. Don't do anything special!
Your Journals and Essays must be in Times New Roman and 12pt font. Every single word must be Times New Roman 12pt. Nothing different!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Week 1 Term 1
Welcome to Week One of Term One. This week you will be introduced to the rules of Language Class along with the guidelines for a proper journal, Wordskills, and organization of your portfolio.
Do not complete any homework assignments or Journal until after Thursday September 8th!!! I will teach you how to complete a proper journal during the next few lessons.
Materials Needed:
Materials Needed:
3 Ring Binder/Portfolio Divided into the following Sections:
Section 1: Warm-ups
Section 2: Notes
Section 3: Handouts/Homework/Journals
Section 4: Tests/ Quizzes
Quiz 1: 7G & 7B
Reading Comprehension (Sunday September 11th)Wordskills Unit 1 Part C (Due Sunday September 11th)
Journal 1 (Due Sunday September 11th)
Grade 7G Homework
Wordskills Unit 1 Part C (Due Sunday September 11th)
Journal 1 (Due Sunday September 11th)
Journal One: Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
Journal One: Many people believe that television violence has a negative effect on society because it promotes violence. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response.
YouTube Channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheOuma2010
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Week 1 Term 4
Welcome to Week One of Term Four. This week we will be covering: Prepositions and Prepositional Phrases.
(Language Network)
Chapter 6 Lesson 1: What is a preposition?
Chapter 6 Lesson 2: Using Prepositional Phrases
(Word Skills)
• Unit 13: Parts B and D
Journal Two:
Imagine that you have a relative who is unfamiliar with computers and has never been on the internet. Write an essay convincing this relative to get a computer and get online. Your journal must contain:
• Introduction (Five Sentences)
• Body (Five Sentences)
• Conclusion (Five Sentences)
Homework:• Gum Chapter 6 Lessons 1 & 2
• Word Skills Unit 13 Part D
Monday, January 17, 2011
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Week 8 Term 2
Welcome to Week Eight of Term Two. This week we will be covering: Research Report and Pronoun Agreement.
(Language Network)
Chapter 3:
Lesson 7: Pronoun Agreement
(Language Network)
Chapter 3:
Lesson 7: Pronoun Agreement
Chapter 27
Research Report (Final Draft)
(Word Skills)
• Unit 8: Parts B and D
Journal Five:""Name the first three things you would do if you won One Million Dollars?"
Your journal must contain:
• Introduction (Five Sentences)
• Body (Five Sentences)
• Conclusion (Five Sentences)
Homework:• Gum Lesson 7
• Word Skills Unit 8 Part D
PowerPoint Presentations:
http://groups.google.com/group/mr-jbs-language-zone
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Monday, January 3, 2011
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