Name:______________________________________________ Due_____________________
Collection 1 :Covering Issues in the News pp.19-30; Women in Aviation pp.43-52 (InfoText)
(1)
(2)
Complete Performance Task
on pg. 30 of the Collection
Complete the Grammar
textbook by designing and
Exercise on Sentence
creating a visually appealing
Fragments.
BLOG. The BLOG should
(10)
have at least 2 other students
in the discussion thread.
(30 pts)
(4)
Create a newscast video
reporting and broadcasting
an oral commentary on a
current news event(with
teacher’s approval)
See pg. 57
(50 pts)
(3)
Choose a Newspaper or
Magazine Article about
someone who took a “Bold
Action” and complete an
Article Book Report. (See
teacher for instructions.)
(50 pts)
(5)
(6)
Complete Performance Task
on pg. 50 of the Collection
Complete Prefix/Suffix
textbook by writing a 1-2
page typed Research Report
Worksheet RV3 #32
on one of the women found in
(10 pts)
“Women of Aviation”. Be sure
to follow the directions of
Write Smart.
(30 pts)
(7)
(8)
Locate a current event of
interest and make a claim to
Complete Latin/Greek Roots
present and along with
Worksheet RV5 #34
another student who has an
(10 pts)
opposing view-Conduct a
DEBATE in the class.(50)
Have note cards with Facts
and counter-arguments
prepared!!
(9)
Design and create a
newsletter (front page) about
the Informational text found in
Collections 1 Part B. Include
at least one editorial(p.27)
Templates can be used.
(30)
Common Core Standards
7.RL.1 Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text.
7.RI.2 Determine two or more central ideas in a text and analyze their development over the course of the text; provide an objective
summary of the text.
7.RL.3 Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting shapes the characters or plot).
7.RL.4 Determine the meaning of words and phrases
7SL.4 Present claims and findings
7.SL.5 Include multimedia components and visual displays
7.SL.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks
7.W.1 Write arguments
7.W.3 Write Narratives
7.W.4 Produce clear and coherent writing
7.W.5 Develop and strengthen writing
7.W.7 Conduct short Research projects
7.W.8 Gather relevant information
7.W.9 Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection and research.
7.W.10 Write routinely
7.L.1 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage then writing or speaking
7.L.2 Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling
7.L.3 Use knowledge of language and its conventions
7.L.4 Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple meaning words and phrases based on Grade 7 reading and content,
choosing flexibly from a range of strategies.
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Things to remember . . . It is all about you!
You are responsible for pacing yourself to complete your chosen activities by the due
date.
There will be a formal review and exam at the end of the unit.
All assignments will be graded using oral defense.
Lecture Days are held on Tuesdays & Thursdays.
You may work in groups of no more than three.
Everyone must do his or her own written work
This can be done as homework each night.
All written work must be neatly typed and grammatically correct.
All visual media must be neat and appropriate.
The master activity sheet must never leave the classroom.
All activities must be TYPED, PRINTED and/or submitted digitally through the textbook
or Google Docs. It is always an option for assignments to be printed from home. 12 Font
Times New Roman
THE CHOICE IS YOURS………..COLLECTIONS 1 PART B(INFORMATIONAL TEXT)
Choose and three (3) Choice Board activities that is in a Tic-Tac-Toe Direction that totals 90
Points. (“Four Corners” does not qualify.)
1. Creating a BLOG. See pg.30 in the Collections Textbook. Mrs. Neal is also available to
assist you with this activity. Also see “How to Create a Blog Using Weebly.” at
http://www.bestwebsitebuildernow.com/tutorial-how-to-create-a-blog-using-weeblywebsite-builder/
2.
Complete the Grammar Tutorials on sentence fragments and sentence run-ons and
complete the handouts. See the teacher.
3.
This is a Newspaper Book Report. It has 12 steps that has to be completed. It
resembles the “One-Pager” activity, but it is a collection of activities, See the teacher for
a copy of the written Instructions as to how this should be done.Time Magazine for
Kids or Newspapers (USA Today, Plain Dealer) are suggested.
4.
Film a Newscast with you as the reporter/anchor. The newscast should be recorded as
a movie and a script should be used. It can be created using I-Movie , Animoto, etc.
View newscast from the various television stations to see how this broadcast should
look. Dress the part.
5.
Research and type a one to two page report on a woman in aviation. Be sure to
consult “Write Smart” in your textbook (p.50) and include a bibliography page that lists
your research sources.
6.
This worksheet can be found in the Root word/Prefix/Suffix packet already distributed
to the students. See your binder.
7.
This worksheet can be found in the Root word/Prefix/Suffix packet already
distributed to the students. See your binder.
8.
First locate a current event in the World today and along with another student create
arguments and counter-arguments and perform a Debate in the classroom. The other
student must argue the “other side”. Use index cards to record your claims and
supporting reasons. They can be used during the debate. Please check with the
teacher the time when to have the debate.
9.
Create a Newsletter(one page-the front page) that will consist of articles and
pictures/graphics about one of the Informational text stories in Collections 1. Use of
templates are encouraged. Please be creative and grammatically correct.
**All activities should be neat, creative and grammatically correct. Have Fun!!