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This web page was updated on Thursday, July 14, 2011

2011-2012 – under construction!
Please bring your required supplies and materials to class every day!
Assignments, activities, and assessments: Please see Progressbook for class progress Textbook Resources: Language of Literature web site
Now reading: Independent reading selections of your choice Mrs. Sopko is currently reading Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Independent Reading (IR) – please read for 15-20 minutes every day and list the book you are reading on your log sheet. Ask an adult to initial when you have FINISHED reading the book; list each book only ONCE! For IR suggestions: America Library Association Teen Reading “Today a reader, tomorrow a leader.”-- Margaret Fuller
Graphic Organizers for Reading & Writing: For characters and stories For comparing and contrasting For writing, problem solving, decision making, etc. For persuasive essay or debate planning For organizing thoughts
Writing Forms: Tips for Personal Narrative Writing Guide to writing comparison-contrast essay Creating a map for persuasive writing or debate Revising your business letter Creating an outline Profile of a fictional character
Resources for Figurative Language: Idiom Dictionary A Language of Metaphors: differences between metaphors and similes Personification Practice Hyperbole examples Other types of figurative language
Vocabulary Help: Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary.com Online Etymology Dictionary Literary Terms – online flashcards
Spelling Help: 2010 Spell It! Spelling Lessons & Practice Spelling Bee: Carolyn’s Corner Spelling Bee: Advanced Study Spelling Bee: Study Zone Spelling List practice game
Grammar Practice & Help: 4-Level Analysis Notes Linking Verbs/Action Verbs Revising Sentences – our class notes on fragments, run-on sentences, and the comma splice problem Grammar Gorillas - practice all parts of speech Identify sentence fragments at Grammar Bytes List of Prepositions
Quarterly & State Assessments 7^th Grade Reading Skills (OAT-R) Review Second Quarter Objectives Second Quarter study guide Look back at First Quarter Objectives Online OAT practice test Online OAT released materials for study