Pohl's Pride
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Tasks
1. Watch the video. (14:35)
2. Complete the sheet identifying personification.
3. Type your answers OR handwrite your answers on paper.
4. Share your typewritten work with me OR take a picture of your handwritten work and send it to me.
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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Tasks
1. Watch the video.
(2:20)
2. Read part 1 of the short story Names by Maya Angelou.
3. Complete part A (is found before the story), B and C for the 1st part of the story on paper or type your answers.
4. Read part 2 of the short story Names by Maya Angelou.
5. Complete part A that follows the 2nd part of the story.
6. Read part 3 of the short story Names by Maya Angelou.
7. Complete part A that follows the 3rd part of the story.
8. Last, share your typewritten work with me OR take a picture of your handwritten work and send it to me.
Names by
Maya Angelou
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Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Tasks
1. Read the story - The Lady Librarians of the 1930s.
2. Answer the 3 questions that follow the passage.
-remember to use the learning progression charts to
write a well developed response.
3. Watch the video clip for the book - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. Here's a preview of some parts of the book.
4. As Miles responded to the book suggestions in the The Lady Librarians of the 1930s, it's your turn to write a response/opinion of the suggestion - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek. You can submit your response with the answers from the The Lady Librarians of the 1930s.
Email/share your work -
Lady Librarians of the 1930s
Inferring about
Characters Chart
Analyzing Perspective Chart
Determining
Theme/Cohesion
Chart
Rubric for
Final Grade
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Tasks
1. Watch the video.
Video includes - review of the standards
- the "Get the Gist" strategy
- first reading of the story
- an example question with discussion
2. Go to Illuminate, reread the story and answer the questions that follow the story.
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Illuminate is found on your Classlink page. The assignment will pop up immediately as a task you should complete.
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It is called RTMS_Reading_7_The_Great_Whale...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Tasks
1. Watch the video.
2. Watch/listen to my instruction.
3. Go to Illuminate, read the story and answer the questions that follow the story.
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Illuminate is found on your Classlink page. The assignment will pop up immediately as a task you should complete.
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Today's assignment is called:
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RTMS_Reading_7_Fiction Reading_Theme
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Wednesday, April 29, 2020
Tasks
1. Watch/listen to my instruction.
2. Watch this fun video reviewing
text structures.
3. Take the quizizz quiz.
Put your real name to get credit for today's work.
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Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Tasks
1. Watch the video about free verse poetry.
2. Watch/listen to my instruction on poetry.
3. Go to Illuminate, read the poem and answer the questions that follow the story (7 multiple choice, 3 written response).
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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
Process to get to November 3rd, the General Election Day
Electoral College
Explanation
What is Gerrymandering? Watch to find out.
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Should 16-Year-Olds Be Allowed to Vote? Read it to form your opinion.
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Pick one of the topics from the articles or videos and give your thoughts on the matter.
a. Should 16 year-olds be allowed to vote?
b. election process
c. electoral college
d. gerrymandering
Happy last week of school!
1. Submit your poetry slam entry here on Flipgrid. The deadline is Tuesday, 5-19 at 2pm.
The broadcast will be Thursday, 5-21 at 2pm. I can't wait to see the entries!
2. To record a message to upcoming 7th graders or to note a memorable event from 7th grade this year, post a short video clip here on Flipgrid. You can watch the teacher messages there as well.
3. I enjoyed the feedback from the following students on the voting resources I provided last week. That was an optional assignment (not graded) -- Bravo to those below!
Owen Ruofei Ameya
Mao Kavalli Frank
Ruohan Lucas Ahmad
Piper Krishna Madie
This week's resources -
a. Scholastic Scope - password is rtmswolves
b. Scholastic Action - password is rtmswolves
c. Scholastic Math - password is rtmswolves
d. Scholastic Science World - password is rtmswolves
e. Scholastic New York Times Upfront - password is rtmswolves
f. Project Gutenberg - some free ebooks
h. DOGO News - current events for kids
Have a wonderful summer!
Email anytime - I love hearing from you!
