Warm-Up #1
August 24, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 2nd
page. The first few pages we will log the
titles.
Becoming an adult can be a daunting task.
In a minimum of 100 words, explain what
adulthood means to you. What is being an
adult in your viewpoint?
Warm-Up #2
August 25, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 4th
page. The first few pages we will log the
titles.
Being a teenager can be like riding a
rollercoaster. In a minimum of 100 words,
explain what it is like being a teenager.
Warm-Up #3
August 26, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your composition
book. Be sure to start on the 5th page.
Teen drivers have a lot more fun than older drivers. Teens also
have more accidents. Some states are limiting how and when
teens are able to drive. Based on your driving test results are
you ready to drive? Why or Why Not? What did your results
reveal about your driving knowledge? Based on your results
do you agree or disagree that teens should be limited on
driving privileges?
Warm-Up #4
August 27, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your composition
book. Be sure to start on the 6th page.
Read the poems “Hanging Fire” and
“Teenagers” on pages 230-231.
Do you agree with the speakers in both
poems? Are there similarities between your
life and the speakers? If so, what are they?
Explain what the poems reveal about the
relationship between parents and teenagers.
Warm-Up #5
August 31, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 7th page.
If you could give any advice to your 7th
grade self, what would it be and why?
Were there any lessons that you learned?
How are you now a different person
because you are older?
100 Word Minimum
Warm-Up #6
September 1, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 8th page.
Read the article entitled: “Fatal Car Crashes
Drop for 16-Year Olds, Rise for Older Teens on
pages 256-257 and complete the Central Idea
Graphic Organizer that was given at the door.
You will glue/tape/staple this sheet on the
appropriate page.
 1 Central Idea
 3 Details/Evidence and Type
Warm-Up #7
September 2, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 9th page.
You will view a media presentation. Write down the
following questions that will be answered after the
video.
1.
Who is the targeted audience?
2.
What is the message (central idea) of the
announcement?
3.
What is the purpose of the announcement?
4.
Why did the filmmaker choose a teenage actor?
5.
How does this technique make the message
more appealing?
Warm-Up #8
September 3, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 10th
page.
You will read a PSA on page 266.
After reading the media
presentation answer the questions
on page 267 based on your analysis.
Yes, write the questions!!!!
Warm-Up #9
September 8, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 11th
page.
Are smart phones making kids less
intelligent? Why or Why Not?
Warm-Up #10
September 9, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 12th
page.
Complete the Context Clues Review on
page 29. Make sure to draw the chart
exactly like the book. You may use your
phones for the dictionary definitionsONLY!!! If not, dictionaries are located on
the bookshelf in the back.
Warm-Up #11
September 10, 2015
These assignments will be placed in your
composition book. Be sure to start on the 13th
page.
Complete the Drawing Conclusions
activity #3 on page 28. Make sure to
draw the chart exactly like the book.
Principal’s Words
Maya’s Translation
Effect on the Situation
Warm-Up #12
9/14/15
Smart Phones Textual
Evidence for warm-up
#9.
Warm-Up #13
September 15, 2015
We the People of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect
Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the
common defence, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings
of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this
Constitution for the United States of America.
Do you believe that these ideals are still
present today? Why or Why Not?
100 words.
Warm-Up #14
September 16, 2015
The Giver Chapter 1 Vocabulary Preview
Directions: Write the sentence and a predicted
definition for each underlined word.
1.
“But there was a little shudder of nervousness when he
thought about it, about what might happen. Apprehensive,
Jonas decided. That’s what I am.”
2.
“Lily looked up, her eyes wide. ‘The Ceremony of Twelve,’
she whispered in an awed voice.”
3.
“I feel frightened, too, for him,’ she confessed. ‘You know
there’s no third chance. The rules say that if there’s a
third transgression, he simply has to be released.”
Warm-Up #15
September 17, 2015
The Giver Chapter 2 Vocabulary Preview
Chapter Reflections
Directions: Write the sentence and a predicted definition for each underlined word.
Part One
“ the fact that his father had broken a rule at all awed him. He glanced at his
mother, the one responsible for adherence to the rules, and was relieved that she
was smiling.”
Part Two- Respond crtically to the questions below.

What kind of place is this? What seems odd or different about it?

What do you think you would enjoy about this society?

What do you think would drive you crazy about it?
Warm-Up #16
September 18, 2015
The Giver Chapters 3,4
Vocabulary Preview
Directions: Write the sentence and a predicted definition for each underlined
word.
1. “It was considered rude to call attention to things that
were unsettling or different about individuals. Lily, he
decided, would have to learn that soon, or she would be
called in for chastisement because of her insensitive
chatter.”
2. “Jonas thought again about that incident. He was still
completely bewildered by it … He probably should have
brought up his feelings of bewilderment that very evening …
But he had not been able to sort out and put words to the
source of his confusion, so he had let it pass.”
Warm-Up #17
Giver Word Search
Warm-Up #18
Grammar
Diagnostic
#1-40
Part A
Warm-Up #19
September 24, 2015
Job Analysis and Reflection
153 Days of School Left 
Many of you are older than Jonas and have years to decide
what career or job you want to have in the future. What job
interest you at this present time and why? What skills are
required for this job or career?
Part B
You have now been given your assignment. How do you feel
about the job you have been assigned? Do you think you are
or are not capable of performing this job for the rest of your
life? Explain.
Warm-Up #20
September 28, 2015
Child Labor
Advanced

Write an objective summary of the article you selected. Make sure you are as
thorough as possible. 100 word minimum
Standard

What images stand out to you as you view the video? How would you feel if
you had to work at a young age? What is the proper age for kids to work full
or part time?
100 word minimum
Warm-Up #21
September 29, 2015
Child Labor #2
Do you feel that Americans should
purchase items made from child labor?
Why or Why Not? Use the child labor
article to support your claim.
Be sure to cite textual evidence.