English 7 (Patton Junior High School) //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Class Name: English 7 Instructor(s): Penny Paradies en-us SchoolSitePro <![CDATA[Due: 05/17/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4691534 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Any student who was not in class today needs to read pgs. 228 - 236 from the literature book.  Since students handed in their books last week, the students who missed class will need to use their online book to complete the reading.
 

]]> Tue, 16 May 2017 09:34:44 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/09/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4663727 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ The information about the historical fiction research project was distributed and discussed today in class.  The final project is due on May 9th.  Please consult the attached documents for more information.
 
Also, the poetry presentations are due this coming Monday (April 24th).  Most students are working with a partner or in a small group.  Oral presentations will be given in class.  The project rubric can be found in our Google Classroom.

]]> Tue, 18 Apr 2017 13:11:17 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/06/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4682660 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Here is the update for this week.  Please remember that a hard copy of the final copy of the historical fiction story is due on Tuesday.  The requirements can be reviewed on this site or on Google Classroom.
]]> Sat, 06 May 2017 08:11:48 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 05/01/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4674302 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Any student who was absent today should use the link on Google Classroom to watch The Monsters are Due on Maple Street and complete a Top Hat graphic organizer to compare and contrast the video with the version we read in the literature book.  The graphic organizer should be handed in on Monday.
]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 08:40:39 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/28/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4674968 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Good Afternoon!  Attached you will find my English class update for the week.  You should have also received this as an e-mail.
 
Ms. Paradies

]]> Fri, 28 Apr 2017 13:39:37 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/28/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4673142 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Please refer to Google Classroom for the video link and instructions for anyone who was not in class today.  Different classes are at different places in the process.
For any students who missed today's WoD, the topic was - "Who are the monsters on Maple Street?  Support your answer with evidence."

]]> Thu, 27 Apr 2017 09:59:23 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/26/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4670532 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Writing on Demand - 

How can fear motivate peoples' actions?   Can you think of an example from history or from your own life?

Watch the attached PPT to learn background on the teleplay that we will read.


]]> Tue, 25 Apr 2017 11:15:47 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/13/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4659223 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Use the attached PowerPoint to complete the attached note sheet.
]]> Wed, 12 Apr 2017 06:41:05 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/12/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4658698 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ For those students who were not in English class today, please complete the following:
WoD - 

Use the link from Google Classroom to watch the poem.

Respond to the WoD.

 WoD:  After watching “Introduction to Poetry” by Billy Collins, answer the following questions:

  • What do you think the speaker is trying to say in the poem?
  • Did the poetry in motion video help you to understand this?
  • What examples of figurative language can you find in the poem?
Figurative Language - 
Use the PowerPoint to take notes about figurative language.  Your notes need to include the terms, the definitions, and an example of each other than the one on the PowerPoint.

]]> Tue, 11 Apr 2017 11:49:54 PDT <![CDATA[Due: 04/11/2017]]> //patton.usd207.org/homeworkItem4657658 //patton.usd207.org/apps/classes/748940/assignments/ Any students who missed class today need to review the attached notes and PowerPoint presentation.  This information will be important for the upcoming assignment.
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