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the online literary magazine

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Sopko's
LA Resources

 

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

 

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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

 

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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

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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

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Resources for Figurative Language:

Idiom Dictionary

A Language of Metaphors: differences between metaphors and similes

Personification Practice

Hyperbole examples

Other types of figurative language

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Vocabulary Help:

Merriam-Webster Online

Dictionary.com

Online Etymology Dictionary

Literary Terms – online flashcards

 

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Spelling Help: an03406_an03406_an03406_

2010 Spell It!

Spelling Lessons & Practice

Spelling Bee: Carolyn’s Corner

Spelling Bee: Advanced Study

Spelling Bee: Study Zone

Spelling List practice game

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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

 

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Quarterly & State Assessments

7th 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

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