Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Monday, September 29, 2014
Friday, September 26, 2014
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
Grammar Homework for Tonight
Review/ Study the study sheet for the grammar test on Friday.
This first test will only cover nouns, pronouns, action verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
7TH GRADE Grammar- Parts of Speech
PINK: First Test on Friday, October 26, 2014
YELLOW; Second Test on Friday, October 3, 2014
_____ For test, be able to write the basic definition for the part of speech being tested! Definitions can be found in your Rules of the Game book (p. 3) Also be able to identify the different part in a sentence.
_______First week (pink) noun, pronoun, action verb, adjective, adverb)
______Second week (yellow) linking verb, helping verb, preposition, interjection, conjunction
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION:
1. noun:
concrete: The sidewalk is sinking.
abstract: While Hinduism differs from Christianity in many ways, both religions uphold high moral standards around love, compassion, and the treatment of others.
2. pronoun:
replaces a noun (subject ); I, he, she, it, we, they
replaces a noun (object) me, him, her, it, us, them
replaces a noun (possessive) my, his, her, its, our, their
3. verb:
action verb: ran, run, will run
linking verb (or state of being- “to be” verb)
I am we are
you are you are
he/she/it is they are
linking verb past tense (state or being or “to be” verb)
I was we were
You were you were
He/she/it was they were
Linking verb future tense (state of being or “to be” verb)
I will be we will be
You will be you will be
He/she/it will be they will be
“To be” verbs link to an adjective: I am worried; You will be happy.
Helping/main verbs can also come in the coulda-woulda-shoulda tense ( I could have watched the news last night…
“To be” verb also behaves as a helping verb, linking to a main verb: I am reading the book; You were wondering what happened . I will be asking a question.
Common helping verbs: has, have, had, is, be, been, do, does, did, may, might, shall, would, must
4. adjective;
modifies the noun
I feel pretty; I like Indian food;
5. adverb
modifies verb, adjective or adverb. – commonly has the –ly suffix
other classic adverbs: soon, very, always, too, fast, see second handout for more examples
6. preposition- helps to show position in place or time
about, above, across, after, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but, by, despite, down, during, except, for, from, in, inside, into, near, of, off, on, onto, out, outside, over, past, since, through, throughout, to, toward, under, underneath, until, up, upon, with, within, and without.
7. interjection - Inserted words to show emotion – these are fun.
What?! NO! Rad! Cheers! Amazing, etc.
8. conjunction
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Common Subordinating Conjunctions
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as though
because
before
even if
even though if
if only
in order that
now that
once
rather than
since
so that
than
that though
till
unless
until
when
whenever
where
whereas
wherever
while
Examples of Adverbs
Kindly, slowly, here, often, and very are examples of adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Modify means to add to or change the meaning of a word.
Spotting an Adverb
End in "-ly"
Many adverbs end in “-ly”. If you are not sure of the part of speech a word would be, and it ends with “-ly”, it is probably an adverb.
• Financially
• Willfully
• Abruptly
• Endlessly
• Firmly
• Delightfully
• Lightly
• Eternally
• Delicately
• Wearily
• Sorrowfully
Tell When Action Happened
• Now
• First
• Last
• Early
• Yesterday
• Tomorrow
• Today
• Later
• Regularly
• Often
• Never
• Monthly
• Always
• Usually
Tell the Extent of the Action
Adverbs can describe to what extent something was done or an action was executed, including:
• Very
• Too
• Almost
• Also
• Only
This first test will only cover nouns, pronouns, action verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.
7TH GRADE Grammar- Parts of Speech
PINK: First Test on Friday, October 26, 2014
YELLOW; Second Test on Friday, October 3, 2014
_____ For test, be able to write the basic definition for the part of speech being tested! Definitions can be found in your Rules of the Game book (p. 3) Also be able to identify the different part in a sentence.
_______First week (pink) noun, pronoun, action verb, adjective, adverb)
______Second week (yellow) linking verb, helping verb, preposition, interjection, conjunction
MORE HELPFUL INFORMATION:
1. noun:
concrete: The sidewalk is sinking.
abstract: While Hinduism differs from Christianity in many ways, both religions uphold high moral standards around love, compassion, and the treatment of others.
2. pronoun:
replaces a noun (subject ); I, he, she, it, we, they
replaces a noun (object) me, him, her, it, us, them
replaces a noun (possessive) my, his, her, its, our, their
3. verb:
action verb: ran, run, will run
linking verb (or state of being- “to be” verb)
I am we are
you are you are
he/she/it is they are
linking verb past tense (state or being or “to be” verb)
I was we were
You were you were
He/she/it was they were
Linking verb future tense (state of being or “to be” verb)
I will be we will be
You will be you will be
He/she/it will be they will be
“To be” verbs link to an adjective: I am worried; You will be happy.
Helping/main verbs can also come in the coulda-woulda-shoulda tense ( I could have watched the news last night…
“To be” verb also behaves as a helping verb, linking to a main verb: I am reading the book; You were wondering what happened . I will be asking a question.
Common helping verbs: has, have, had, is, be, been, do, does, did, may, might, shall, would, must
4. adjective;
modifies the noun
I feel pretty; I like Indian food;
5. adverb
modifies verb, adjective or adverb. – commonly has the –ly suffix
other classic adverbs: soon, very, always, too, fast, see second handout for more examples
6. preposition- helps to show position in place or time
about, above, across, after, against, along, among, around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond, but, by, despite, down, during, except, for, from, in, inside, into, near, of, off, on, onto, out, outside, over, past, since, through, throughout, to, toward, under, underneath, until, up, upon, with, within, and without.
7. interjection - Inserted words to show emotion – these are fun.
What?! NO! Rad! Cheers! Amazing, etc.
8. conjunction
FANBOYS (for, and, nor, but, or, yet, so)
Common Subordinating Conjunctions
after
although
as
as if
as long as
as though
because
before
even if
even though if
if only
in order that
now that
once
rather than
since
so that
than
that though
till
unless
until
when
whenever
where
whereas
wherever
while
Examples of Adverbs
Kindly, slowly, here, often, and very are examples of adverbs. Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs. Modify means to add to or change the meaning of a word.
Spotting an Adverb
End in "-ly"
Many adverbs end in “-ly”. If you are not sure of the part of speech a word would be, and it ends with “-ly”, it is probably an adverb.
• Financially
• Willfully
• Abruptly
• Endlessly
• Firmly
• Delightfully
• Lightly
• Eternally
• Delicately
• Wearily
• Sorrowfully
Tell When Action Happened
• Now
• First
• Last
• Early
• Yesterday
• Tomorrow
• Today
• Later
• Regularly
• Often
• Never
• Monthly
• Always
• Usually
Tell the Extent of the Action
Adverbs can describe to what extent something was done or an action was executed, including:
• Very
• Too
• Almost
• Also
• Only
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Friday, September 19, 2014
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Reading Log Ch. 1-2 of Outsiders- Due Tuesday, Sept. 23
Here is the Reading Log if you need it!
The Outsiders
Reading Log Chapters One and Two Due Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Please answer the question in complete sentences. Questions are 5 points each and will be graded for depth and thoughtfulness, neatness, punctuation, and adherence to the deadline.)
1. How does Ponyboy initially describe himself?
2. Why does Ponyboy like going to the movies alone? What can the reader infer about Ponyboy from this detail?
3. How does Ponyboy differ from his brothers?
4. Describe Soda and his relationship with Ponyboy. (Include the physical description on pages 7-8).
5. What appears to be the underlying difference between Socs and Greasers?
6. What happens to Ponyboy after the movies?
7. How does Ponyboy describe Darry’s eyes? What does this reveal about Darry’s nature? (p. 6)
8. What is the difference between tough and tuff?
9. What is Ponyboy’s perception of Darry’s feelings for him? Do you think this is accurate? Explain.
10. How do the boys get into the Nightly Double? Why do they opt for this method?
11. Why do you think Dally uses vulgar language with the girls at the movie?
12. What rule do the Greasers follow besides “stick together”? (p. 29) How do you think these rules came to be?
13. Describe the attack on Johnny. Why do you think the attack was so traumatic?
14. Characterize Cherry Valance (both externally and internally).
15. What do you think Cherry is implying when she says, “Things are rough all over”?
The Outsiders
Reading Log Chapters One and Two Due Tuesday, September 23, 2014
Please answer the question in complete sentences. Questions are 5 points each and will be graded for depth and thoughtfulness, neatness, punctuation, and adherence to the deadline.)
1. How does Ponyboy initially describe himself?
2. Why does Ponyboy like going to the movies alone? What can the reader infer about Ponyboy from this detail?
3. How does Ponyboy differ from his brothers?
4. Describe Soda and his relationship with Ponyboy. (Include the physical description on pages 7-8).
5. What appears to be the underlying difference between Socs and Greasers?
6. What happens to Ponyboy after the movies?
7. How does Ponyboy describe Darry’s eyes? What does this reveal about Darry’s nature? (p. 6)
8. What is the difference between tough and tuff?
9. What is Ponyboy’s perception of Darry’s feelings for him? Do you think this is accurate? Explain.
10. How do the boys get into the Nightly Double? Why do they opt for this method?
11. Why do you think Dally uses vulgar language with the girls at the movie?
12. What rule do the Greasers follow besides “stick together”? (p. 29) How do you think these rules came to be?
13. Describe the attack on Johnny. Why do you think the attack was so traumatic?
14. Characterize Cherry Valance (both externally and internally).
15. What do you think Cherry is implying when she says, “Things are rough all over”?
Homework for Friday, Sept. 19th
Study for Vocab. Test!
- 12 matching questions
- write 8 sentences for 8 of the vocab words - your choice!
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Homework due Thurs., Sept. 18
Finish "Nothing Gold Can Stay" Questions.
“Nothing Gold Can Stay”
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the four paradoxes in the poem?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. Choose one of these paradoxes to analyze. What makes it a paradox? How does this paradox contribute to the overall message of the poem?
3. What is the biblical allusion in the poem?
4. What does this biblical allusion mean?
5. How does it contribute to the meaning of the poem?
6. What is the extended metaphor in the poem?
7. How does this metaphor reveal the message of the poem to the reader?
8. What is the final message of this poem?
“Nothing Gold Can Stay”
Short Answer Questions
1. What are the four paradoxes in the poem?
a.
b.
c.
d.
2. Choose one of these paradoxes to analyze. What makes it a paradox? How does this paradox contribute to the overall message of the poem?
3. What is the biblical allusion in the poem?
4. What does this biblical allusion mean?
5. How does it contribute to the meaning of the poem?
6. What is the extended metaphor in the poem?
7. How does this metaphor reveal the message of the poem to the reader?
8. What is the final message of this poem?
Sunday, September 14, 2014
Vocabulary List 1 - "Nothing Gold Can Stay" and "The Outsiders"
7TH GRADE VOCABULARY LIST 1
Due Tuesday, Sept. 16
_____Please look up definitions for the following words including parts of speech.
_____ Please make flashcards for the 12 words (paper or Quizlet)
Test on Friday, September 19, 2014
____Matching definitions with each word.
____Write EIGHT sentences out of the twelve words to show the correct usage and meaning of each word.
Vocabulary from “Nothing Gold Can Stay”
1. hue
2. subside
3. ephemeral
4. paradox
5. allusion
6. couplet
7. hyperbole
Outsiders Vocabulary Chapters 1-2
8. loping p. 7
9. unfathomable p. 10
10. incredulous p. 24
11. incidentally p. 28
12. comical p. 32
Homework for Monday, Sept. 15
Please read the first three chapters of The Outsiders and be prepared for a brief quiz on Monday.
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