Geary 7th Grade Writing - 4th Period-FY Assignments

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Quizizz Game in Google Classroom

Quizizz Game

Click on the link below to start the game

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Halloween Writing Prompt  in Google Classroom

Halloween Writing Prompt

1. What is something that used to scare you but no longer does? Why was it so scary?
2. Some schools have replaced Halloween with a Harvest Festival. Do you think this is a good or a bad idea? Why?
3. What was the best Halloween costume you have ever had? What made it so special?
4. What is the scariest thing that has ever happened to you? Why was it so scary?

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Which strategy group would benefit you most?  With what are you struggling in your writing? in Google Classroom

Which strategy group would benefit you most? With what are you struggling in your writing?

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REALISTIC FICTION STORY #2 in Google Classroom

REALISTIC FICTION STORY #2

Choose one of the following prompts and sketch the beginning, middle and end of your story. Then "add or create" a doc and write a short quick story from your sketch.

The sketch and story should be completed by the end of class. Don't spend a lot of time on your sketch. Make a plan and write write write!


CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS:

1 . I always wanted to be brave like my brother Simon. He wasn't afraid of anything. I remember once, when he was younger, he....

2. "Are you coming or not?" he demanded as he took a few steps further into the....

3. I tiptoed down the stairs of the prison. I had to break her out of here before...

4. I was walking home from school today with a group of friends when suddenly one vanished...

THIS IS DUE AT THE END OF CLASS TODAY.

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Narrative Test due FRIDAY at the end of class in Google Classroom

Narrative Test due FRIDAY at the end of class

Read the attached rubric and use it to analyze your work. Go back and edit it. Make sure that your Narrative #1 has all of the required elements. I will use this same rubric to grade your paper.

CLICK THE TURN IN BUTTON WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED

Monday we will start a new bend - Fictional Stories

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DO NOW   - BOOM CARDS in Google Classroom

DO NOW - BOOM CARDS

Go to boomlearning.com and login as a student using Google
Complete the "DIALOGUE RULES" boom cards - DUE TODAY

PLEASE take your time.

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Using Drama to Bring Characters (and Writing) to Life - Session 4 in Google Classroom

Using Drama to Bring Characters (and Writing) to Life - Session 4

1. Watch the video

2. Choose any of the narratives you have written. Go back and bring your characters to life with dialogue and description. Use the anchor chart in the PowerPoint.

3. Highlight your changes and turn in your document so I know which you have chosen.

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Complete this Nearpod activity and the go back and elaborate on another narrative. in Google Classroom

Complete this Nearpod activity and the go back and elaborate on another narrative.

Go to nearpod.com and enter this code under "Students Join a Lesson"

IUYTS

Log in with Google

Please follow the directions on each slide.

Make sure you have completed all assigned Boom Cards at boomlearning.com

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Sentence Structure Session 3  in Google Classroom

Sentence Structure Session 3

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Craft Move Noticings - 9/1 in Google Classroom

Craft Move Noticings - 9/1

Click on Add
Click on Google Doc (blue icon)
Type your name - hit enter
Type the date - hit enter
Start writing.

I will be able to see your writing as your work. We can comment back and forth as well. ;)

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Craft Move Noticings - 8/31 in Google Classroom

Craft Move Noticings - 8/31

Click on Add
Click on Google Doc (blue icon)
Type your name - hit enter
Type the date - hit enter
Start writing.

I will be able to see your writing as your work. We can comment back and forth as well. ;)

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Navigating Choices in Middle School in Google Classroom

Navigating Choices in Middle School