Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Announcements and Reminders:

 There will be NO cavetime on Thursday or Friday.
  • The deadline for all late work and extra credit is December 19.
  • If you haven't yet signed up for your December book -- fantasy or science fiction -- sign up as soon as possible.  The project is due by January  6. 
  • If you did not do well on the Main Idea, Broader Idea, Narrower Idea assignment, ask for a new copy you can use to redo it.  You could come to Cave Time today to complete that.  
  • The Charity Basketball Games will be held this Thursday and Friday.  Seventh graders will attend the A1 and B1 games.  If you want to go, bring a dollar (or more).  
    • Come to class.  You will be excused when administration is ready.
    • It would be a good idea to stash your backpack BEFORE you come to class.
    • Use the restroom or get a drink BEFORE you go to the gym.  You will not be allowed out once you are in the gym.
    • Enjoy!
  • (If you're going to the basketball games, check our class blog for more information about Main Idea.)
Wed. B-Day, Thurs. A-Day 

 1. iWrite:  Writing and finding topics and topic sentences/central ideas.

Sentence and Topic Unscramble

Example: 
1. A second difference is that while the M&M is a subdued brown, the Skittle is a vibrant orange color.

2. After I get through the candy shell, my M&M is smooth, while the Skittle is chewy.

3. First of all, the M&M is chocolate on the inside, but the Skittle is fruity inside.

4. I enjoy both candies even though they are very different from each other.

5. The differences between Skittles and M&Ms

6.  The Skittle and M&M that I hold in my hand both have a candy shell and are tasty, but they have several differences.


Sort:
Topic: _____

a)    ______
b)    ______
c)    ______
d)    ______



     The Skittle and M&M that I hold in my hand both have a candy shell and are tasty, but they have several differences. First of all, the M&M is chocolate on the inside, but the Skittle is fruity inside. A second difference is that while the M&M is a subdued brown, the Skittle is a vibrant orange color. After I get through the candy shell, my M&M is smooth, while the Skittle is chewy. I enjoy both candies even though they are very different from each other.


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Writing and Finding Central Ideas

What is the topic?

What is the Central Idea/Topic Sentence?

Paragraph 1: Modeling
Topic: Important Information for Students Attending the Charity Basketball Games at American Fork Junior High

Central Idea: Students who plan to attend the charity basketball games at American Fork Junior High need to know this important information.

Find the topic using Repeated Words and Synonyms:

Paragraph 2: Writing it Together

Topic: How Children Can Tell Santa What They Want for Christmas.

Central Idea: There are several ways children can let Santa know what they want for Christmas. 

Find the topic usingRepeated words and synonyms:

Paragraph 3: Your Own under “Notes and QuickWrites.”

Topic: Why Santa Should Bring Me a ________ for Christmas

Write a complete sentence for your Central Idea/Topic Sentence.
Use three or more supporting details.
Use transition words.
Include a concluding sentence.

Underline your topic sentence.
Circle transitions.
Number your supporting details.
Double underline your concluding sentence.

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2.iRead: Individual Reading--  Read your science fiction or fantasy book -- when you have finished writing your paragraph. 

3.  More on Theme:  

Find the theme in songs -- and sing along.

      A.  Sing-Along with "Rudolph": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKoLVpdCJ04
             What is the theme -- the life lesson in Rudolph?

      B. Lyrics to  "Am I Wrong" by Nico and Vinz 
            1)  Read through the lyrics.
                     Fold your paper in half and write on the back of it 
                        what you think it means.
            2)  Watch the official video, then on the other side of the back 
                         write what you think it means now.
             3)  Watch a video that shows the singer/songwriters 
                       telling about what led to writing the song.
  What is the theme?  (Could there be more than one theme, or more than one way of stating the theme?)

              4) Write three themes from this song. 



Explaining where the idea came from --


(Main Idea-- How to Find  a Main Idea)



Themes for "Am I Wrong":
* Work hard to achieve your goals.
* Be yourself and don't let others tell you who you are.
* It's okay to be different-believe in yourself.
* The sky is the limit-chase your dreams.
* If you can dream it, it can happen.
____________________________ Themes from classes for "Am I Wrong":
It is your place to say what you feel.
Taking opportunities can lead to success.
Don't let others control your life.
Strive for your desires.
Don't let anyone tell you you're not good enough to accomplish your goal.
Don't let anyone tell you you're wrong about what you're doing. 
Follow your heart.
Do the things you want to do in your life. 
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Don’t let the world change you; change the world.       
Follow your heart.
Be original.
Don’t be afraid to be different.
Never give up. 
Follow your own path and be yourself.
Follow your dreams.
No one believes in you more than you believe in yourself.
Don’t pay attention when people judge you.   
Once you choose the path you want, stick with it.
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You have a life: enjoy it.
Do what you want to do instead of what everyone else tells you to do.
Don’t let other choose how your life is; take the other path and let nothing stop you.
Do what you love.
If you stick with your goal, you can be on top of the world.
Take the opportunities that let you do what you want to do.

4.  Reading from The Outsiders -- if time.

B5:  Page 25 "Okay, I said. . .  " to page 31 page break


B6: Page 26  "He'd leave you along if he knew you." -- none today
B7: Page 22  "Dally merely shrugged and strolled off." to page 30, top
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