7TH GRADE ELA

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODMONDAYMARCH 3, 2014

Starter:1. Turn in STAAR Review #22. Turn in rough drafts of C/C paper3. Pick up and start STAAR Review #3Class time:4. New six Weeks

1. Passes2. Seats3. Papers

5. Discuss STAAR Writing SIM & Rdg Benchmark

Remember:6. Computer Lab 209 on Tuesday to input course selections7. Spring Break next week

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTUESDAYMARCH 4, 2014

Starter:1. Work on STAAR Review #3Class time:2. Course Selection Entry for 8th grade (1/2

& 1/2)3. Work on STAAR Review #3 (1/2 & 1/2)

Remember:4. STAAR Review #2 is late5. rough drafts of C/C paper are late6. Computer Lab 209 on Tuesday to input course selections7. Spring Break next week 3

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODWEDNESDAYMARCH 5, 2014

Starter:1. Finish STAAR Review #3 & turn in!!!Class time:2. Turn to page 6203. STAAR Review #4, 1st & 2nd sections

together

Remember:4. STAAR Review #2 is late5. rough drafts of C/C paper are late6. Spring Break next week 4

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTHURSDAYMARCH 6, 2014

Starter:1. Turn blue textbook to page 684Class time:2. Paraphrasing 6843. ACT Practice 6854. Finish STAAR #4 on your own

Remember:5. STAAR Review #2 & #3 are late6. rough drafts of C/C paper are late7. Spring Break next week 5

MISSING WORK 1ST PERIOD3/6/14S T A A R # 2

1. Jonathan B2. Emily B3. Jeffrey C4. Christopher C5. Christian C6. Matthew D7. Brianna E8. Josue F9. Joshua H10.Alejandro M11.Cameron N12.James N

S T A A R # 3

1. Anthony A.2. Emily B3. Jeffrey C4. Christopher C5. T’shai C6. Christian C7. Austyn D8. Brianna E9. Matthew D10. Josue F11. Andie G12. Joshua H13. Gisella H14. Cameron N15. James N16. Alyssa R17. Joshua V]18. Addison W 6

MLK & Chavez Paper1. Jeffrey C2. Christopher

C3. Christian C4. Alejandro M

MISSING WORK 2ND PERIOD3/6/14S T A A R # 2

1. Cristina B2. Ashton3. Humberto4. Leeann5. Vanessa6. Heaven7. Sugeyli8. Joel L9. Lance10.Pablo

S T A A R # 3

1. Cristina2. Ashton3. Humberto4. Leeann5. Vanessa6. Heaven7. Sugeyli8. Joel9. Yoanna10.Chandler11.Jovanni12.Lance13.Pablo 7

MLK & Chavez Paper1. Joel 2. Jovani3. Pablo

MISSING WORK 3RD PERIOD3/6/14S T A A R # 2

1. Dakota2. Alex3. Quintin4. Ximena5. Kris K6. Kyla7. Amber8. Jessica9. Drayton10.Thomas11.Gabe12.Corbyn

S T A A R # 3

1. Mason2. Dakota3. Alex4. Quintin5. Ximena6. Ryan7. Kris K8. Amber9. Jessica10.Thomas11.Gabe12.Corbyn 8

MLK & Chavez Paper1. Alex2. Drayton3. Thomas

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODFRIDAYMARCH 7, 2014

Starter:1. If your STAARS thru #4 are all turned

in, you need nothing but a pencil or pen

Class time:2. STAARs unfinished will finish3. All Finished STAARS will take notes on

“Hoodwinked” Point of View

Remember:4. Spring Break next week 9

MISSING WORK 1ST PERIOD3/7/14

STAAR #21. Jeffrey C2. Christophe

r C3. Christian C4. Matthew D5. Josue F6. Cameron N

STAAR #31. Anthony A.2. Emily B3. Christopher

C4. Christian C5. Austyn D6. Matthew D7. Josue F8. Andie G9. Joshua H10.Cameron N11.James N12.Joshua V13.Addison W 10

MLK & Chavez Paper1. Jeffrey C2. Christopher

C3. Christian C4. Alejandro M

My Special Gift:1. Anthony Albiter - ISS

Paraphrasing & ACT Practice:1. Anthony Albiter - ISS2. Emily Butler

MISSING WORK 2ND PERIOD3/7/14

STAAR #21. Ashton2. Leeann3. Vanessa4. Heaven -

ISS5. Sugeyli -

ISS6. Joel L7. Lance8. Pablo

STAAR #31. Ashton2. Leeann3. Vanessa4. Heaven -

ISS5. Sugeyli -

ISS6. Joel7. Jovanni8. Lance9. Pablo

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Pablo

Paraphrasing & ACT Practice:Heaven F – ISSSugeyli L - ISS

MISSING WORK 3RD PERIOD3/7/14

STAAR #21. Dakota2. Alex -

ISS3. Quintin4. Ximena5. Kris K6. Amber7. Jessica8. Thomas9. Gabe10.Corbyn

STAAR #31. Dakota2. Quintin3. Kris K4. Amber5. Jessica6. Thomas7. Corbyn

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Alex G. - ISS2. Thomas

My Special Gift:1. Quintin2. Kris K.

Paraphrasing & ACT Practice:1. Quintin2. Aliya3. Kris K4. Amber M5. Jessica N6. Corbyn S

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODMONDAYMARCH 17, 2014

Starter:1. You will need a few sheets of paper

and a writing utensilClass time:2. The P.O.W.E.R.3. Finish STAAR #4

Remember:4. STAAR Writing Test in 2 Weeks

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTUESDAYMARCH 18, 2014

Starter:1. Get out your “Rules” P. & O.Class time:2. Write your “Rules” paper, turn in by

end of period (P.O.W. is 1/2 of Major Grade)

3. Finish STAAR #44. D.E.A.R. time

Remember:5. STAAR Writing Test in 2 Weeks 14

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODWEDNESDAYMARCH 19, 2014

Starter:1. Get out your “Rules” P. & O.Class time:2. Finish STAAR #43. Finish writing “Rules” paper, turn in by

end of period (P.O.W. is 1/2 of Major Grade)

4. D.E.A.R. time

Remember:5. STAAR Writing Test in 2 Weeks 15

IF YOU WERE THE SCHOOL PRINCIPAL, CHOOSE 2 RULES YOU WOULD LIKE TO CHANGE AND WHY.I. Introduction Paragraph

A. School rulesB. Importance of rulesC. Need for changeD. Rule #1 _____________E. Rule #2 _____________

II. Rule #1 ParagraphA. What the current rule isB. What change you want to makeC. Why you want to make itD. How it will benefit school’s goal

III. Rule #2 ParagraphA. What the current rule isB. What change you want to makeC. Why you want to make itD. How it will benefit school’s goal

IV. Closing Paragraph A. School Rule B. Necessity for changing with the times C. Mention Rule #1 & Rule #2 D. How it will benefit our educational environment and our ‘future’ 16

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTHURSDAYMARCH 20, 2014

Starter:1. Make sure your “Rules” P.O.W. is stapled

together and turned in.2. Make sure your STAAR #4 is turned in3. Get out some more blank paper and be

ready to listenClass time:4. ‘Special Occasion’ Paper

Remember:5. STAAR Writing Test in 2 Weeks

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SPRING QUICK WRITE PROMPT #2

Write about your favorite birthday or special occasion. Tell us about it. How was it different from other special occasions” What made it so memorable? Why is it important to have these kind of memories? What will you do to make a special occasion for your family in the future?

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODFRIDAYMARCH 21, 2014

Starter:1. Get out your P. & O. for your ‘Special Occasion’ paper2. You need blank paper to write your rough draft todayClass time:3. ‘Special Occasion’ Paper P.O.W. due by the end of the

period. (we did the P. & O. yesterday)

Remember:4. STAAR Writing Test in 2 Weeks5. Computer Lab 223 next Wed. & Thurs.

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MISSING WORK 1ST PERIOD3/21/14

STAAR #21. Christopher C2. Christian C

STAAR #31. Christopher

C2. Christian C3. Joshua H4. Joshua V

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Christopher

C

Rules Paper1. Christopher

Cervantes2. Christian Corona3. Josue F4. Joshua Hernandez5. Alejandro Mendez6. Aulii Noble

Another Way to Say Hello (STAAR #4):1. Christopher

Cervantes2. Christian Corona3. Cameron Noel4. James Noonan5. Addie

Special Occasion Paper:

MISSING WORK 2ND PERIOD3/21/14

STAAR #21. Sugeyli

STAAR #31. Lance2. Pablo

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Pablo

Another Way to Say Hello (STAAR #4)1. Jovanni S2. Lance3. Pablo

Rules P.O.W. 1. Cristina2. Heaven3. Yoanna4. Jovanni5. Lance6. Pablo

MISSING WORK 3RD PERIOD3/21/14

STAAR #21. Alex2. Amber3. Jessica4. Corbyn

STAAR #31. Amber2. Jessica3. Thomas

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Alex G.

Thomas

Another Way to Say Hello (STAAR #4)1. Alex G. 2. Aliya3. Amber M4. Jessica N5. Callista T

Paraphrasing & ACT Practice (STAAR #4):1. Amber M2. Jessica N

Rules P.O.W.1. Quintin G2. Jessica N3. Gabe R

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODMONDAYMARCH 24, 2014

Starter:1. Do You Owe Any work?????2. Do this first!!!

Class time:3. Begin STAAR #54. See Scored STAAR Writing samples 5. Editing & Revising practice

Remember:6. STAAR Writing Test in 1 Weeks7. Computer Lab 223 Wed. & Thurs. 23

MISSING WORK 1ST PERIOD3/24/14

STAAR #21. Christopher C2. Christian C

STAAR #31. Christopher C2. Christian C3. Joshua H4. Joshua V

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Christopher

C

Rules Paper1. Christopher

Cervantes2. Christian Corona3. Josue F4. Joshua Hernandez5. Alejandro Mendez6. Aulii Noble

Another Way to Say Hello (STAAR #4):1. Christopher

Cervantes2. Christian Corona3. Cameron Noel4. James Noonan5. Addie

Special Occasion Paper:1. Jonathon B2. Christopher C3. Christian C4. Mason D5. Brianna E6. Josue F7. Andie G8. Josh H9. Alejandro M10.Aulii N11.Angel O12.Josh V13.Addie W

MISSING WORK 2ND PERIOD3/24/14

Special Occasions P.O.W.:

1. Cristina B2. Ashton C3. Yoanna R4. Cassandra T5. Lance T6. Pablo V

STAAR #31. Lance2. Pablo

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Pablo

Another Way to Say Hello (STAAR #4)1. Jovanni S2. Lance3. Pablo

Rules P.O.W. 1. Cristina2. Yoanna3. Lance4. Pablo

STAAR #2Sugeyli

MISSING WORK 3RD PERIOD3/24/14

STAAR #21. Alex2. Amber3. Jessica4. Corbyn

STAAR #31. Amber2. Jessica3. Thomas

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MLK & Chavez Paper1. Alex G. 2. Thomas P

Another Way to Say Hello (STAAR #4)1. Alex G. 2. Aliya3. Amber M4. Jessica N

Paraphrasing & ACT Practice (STAAR #4):1. Amber M2. Jessica N

Rules P.O.W.1. Quintin G2. Jessica N

Special Occasion P.O.W.:1. Alex G2. Quintin G3. Ryan H4. Amber M5. Jessica N6. Drayton7. Thomas P8. Gabe R9. Corbyn S10.Isaac U.

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTUESDAYMARCH 25, 2014

Starter:1. Get your journal out2. Get Your STAAR #5 out and finish

Class time:3. See Scored STAAR Writing samples 4. Editing & Revising practice

Remember:5. STAAR Writing Test in 1 Week6. Computer Lab 223 Wed. & Thurs. 27

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODWED & THURSMARCH 26-27, 2014

Starter:1. Computer Lab 223

Class time:2. Edit & Revise Chavez & MLK paper3. iStation

Remember:4. STAAR Writing Test in 1 Week5. Computer Lab 223 Wed. & Thurs. 28

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODFRIDAYMARCH 28, 2014

Starter:1. Please Pick up your Graded Folder Class time:2. Review STAAR Papers3. Review STAAR Editing & Revising

Remember:4. STAAR Writing Test next Week 29

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODMONDAYMARCH 31, 2014

Starter:1. Get out your journal2. Work on STAAR #5, due by end of period

Class time:3. Discuss STAAR testing days4. Complete STAAR #5

Remember:5. STAAR Writing Test Tuesday &

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTUESDAY & WEDNESDAYAPRIL 1 & 2, 2014

STAAR WRITING TEST

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTHURSDAYAPRIL 3, 2014

Starter:1. Substitute

Class time:1. Poetry Pack

Remember:2. I see, I hear, I know everything!!! 32

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODFRIDAYAPRIL 4, 2014

Starter:1. Pick up Poetry Packet

Class time:2. STAAR #53. Poetry Pack

Remember:4. Turn in everything by end of period 33

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODMONDAYAPRIL 7, 2014

Starter:1. Turn in STAAR #52. Read pages 958-959 in blue lit. book

Class time:3. “Monkey Helpers”4. Bridging Two Nations

Remember:5. Have you turned STAAR #5 in? 34

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTUESDAYAPRIL 8, 2014

Starter:1. Get out “Bridges” and finish the quiz2. Work on Poetry Packet

Class time:3. “Car Talk”4. STAAR 6

Remember:5. Have you turned STAAR #5 in? 35

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODWEDNESDAYAPRIL 9, 2014

Starter:1. Work on Poetry PacketClass time:2. “Pavel’s Journey” – must be finished today3. Finish “Car Talk” - must be finished today4. Start STAAR 6 – Wed. & Thurs.

Remember:5. Have you turned STAAR #5 in? 36

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTHURSDAYAPRIL 10, 2014

Starter:1. You will need a #2 pencilClass time:2. Correct “Bridges”, “The Cars”, “Pavel’s Journey”3. Bubble in all 30 answers for a MAJOR GRADE4. Continue STAAR 6 – Wed. & Thurs.

Remember:5. Have you turned STAAR #5 in?

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7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODFRIDAYAPRIL 11, 2014

Starter:1. Something to ReadClass time:

D.E.A.R. DayDrop Everything And Read

Remember:2. Have you turned in all of your work? 38

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODMONDAYAPRIL 14, 2014

Starter:1. Pick up “The International Sweethearts of Rhythm”Class time:2.Read the “Sweethearts” article and answer the

questions3.STAAR #6 DUE4.Work on poetry packet5.Class progress report handed out

Remember:6. Have you turned in all of your work?7. I will be here for help after school this Monday &

Wednesday.8. Computer Lab 223 tomorrow 39

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTUESDAYAPRIL 15, 2014

Computer Lab 223iStation

Remember:1. Have you turned in all of your

work?2. I will be here for help after school

this Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.40

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODWEDNESDAYAPRIL 16, 2014

Starter:1. Pick up “The Fly”

Class time:2.Read the “The Fly” article and answer the

questions3.Work on poetry packet

Remember:4. Have you turned in all of your work?5. I will be here for help after school, today only.6. STAAR Reading & Math Testing next week 41

7TH GRADE ELAMUSTANG MINUTES1ST, 2ND, & 3RD PERIODTHURSDAYAPRIL 17, 2014

Starter:Pick up your scan tronClass time:1.“Sweethearts” & “The Fly” articles2. Mark the questions you missed3. Correct the questions you missed

4. Bubble ALL answers on scan tron, major rdg grade for 6th 6 weeks!!!

5. D.E.A.R. time if you do not owe any assignments!!!

Remember:6. Last day of the 5th six weeks7. Have you turned in all of your work?8. STAAR Reading & Math Testing next week9. “I Am” poem next week 42