GoMyAccess Assignments for Seventh Grade English
Next week, when we go into the computer lab – February 28 – You will select one of the following prompts to write on. Come prepared with a rough draft of your essay, or log onto GoMyAccess ahead of time, to start drafting.
Your username is -- firstnameSTUDENT#
Your password is -- 999lastname
Themes in Words By Heart
We are just finishing reading Words by Heart in class. As we read we discussed themes about prejudice and racism in the book, as well as other themes. (See the bulletin board.) Now it is your turn to share what you think an important theme is. In a one-page paper explain to a friend what you learned about life from the book. Make sure you use examples from the book to support your theme. Remember, as long as you can support your idea then I will agree with you. Consider your audience, and think about how you would apply what you read to your own life.
Write a multiparagraph essay with an introduction, supporting paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Life Changing Experiences
Everyone goes through changes. In the book Words By Heart, Lena goes through important changes. Think about a personal experience or an experience you have read about, watched on television, or seen in a movie. Why did this change occur and how did it affect the person's life?
Write a narrative in which you describe a change a person experienced in his or her life.
As you write, remember your story will be scored based on how well you:
# develop a multi-paragraph response to the assigned topic that clearly communicates the purpose of your story to the audience.
# describe the characters, setting, and conflict using meaningful sensory descriptions and details that enable the reader to visualize the experiences in your narrative.
# organize your story in a clear and logical manner, including a beginning, middle and end.
# use well-structured sentences and language that are appropriate for your audience.
# edit your work to conform to the conventions of standard American English.
For either prompt:
Use any of the tools available to you, such as the Checklist, Spellchecker, or Graphic Organizer.
File under “Writing.” (This should be in your binder for the next binder check.)
