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Ms. Sequino - ELA
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Nsequino7172spssmith.orgMS ELA Teacher
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ABOUT SCHOOL UNIFORMS...Please follow the school handbook regarding sweatshirts. No sweatshirts may be worn in school EXCEPT St. Patrick School sweatshirts or Spiritwear.Windows will be open for ventilation so an extra layer may be needed. Also, starting Tuesday, October 13th, students may wear their St. Patrick wear gym uniforms or spirit wear (available here) instead of their winter uniforms. Please, no field day T-shirts or flannel sleep pants.
NOTE: Starting this week, October 13th, we will begin following the Student Handbook guidelines for uniforms, hair color, haircuts, nail polish, and the like. Please keep in mind that teachers may issue demerits for violations described in the handbook.
Thank you, Ms. Sequino
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Grade 6 - Homework & Materials for the week6-2 & 6-1 Classes
DUE Monday, October 19th: Write your first rough draft about the similarities and differences between the Brothers Grimm fairy tale, "Little Snow-White," and the Walt Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Provide the following structure, as discussed in class today:
1. An introduction using the titles of both the short story and the film (Ex: The Brothers Grimm fairy tale, "Little Snow-White," and the Disney film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, both share similarities and many differences between them.)
2. A body paragraph focused on the differences (at least three examples, please);
3. A second body paragraph focused on the similarities (at least two examples);
4. And a conclusion that ends on a memorable, creative note.
NOTE: Please use TRANSITION WORDS / PHRASES to move you from one paragraph to another...
Tuesday, October 20th: For WEDNESDAY'S class, complete the 10 questions on the "Rumplestiltskin" story.
Wednesday, October 21st: Type up your rough draft into a final essay.
Thursday, October 22nd: Type up your rough draft into a final essay.
Friday, October 23rd: DUE TODAY: Your final draft of your compare and contrast essay, typed, and printed out, with your rough draft and peer editing form stapled to it.
NEXT TUESDAY, Oct. 27th: There will be a TEST on the vocabulary, plot structure, and magical numbers used in the Brothers Grimm fairytale, "Little Snow-White."
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Grade 7 - Homework & Materials for the week
7-1 & 7-2 Classes:
Monday, October 19th:
Tuesday, October 20th: HOMEWORK FOR 7-1 ONLY: 1. Write Journal Response #2 in response to Question #8 on page 65 of your Pearson's textbook: Should Jing-mei's mother have pushed her as she did? Why or why not? Explain your answer and support it using a direct quote (and cite the page number, please) from the short story, "Two Kinds." Due WEDNESDAY. Required length: 5 sentences or more. 2. Complete the Nouns with Superheroes worksheet.
Wednesday, October 21st: HOMEWORK FOR 7-2 ONLY: 1. Write Journal Response #2 in response to Question #8 on page 65 of your Pearson's textbook: Should Jing-mei's mother have pushed her as she did? Why or why not? Explain your answer and support it using a direct quote (and cite the page number, please) from the short story, "Two Kinds." Due THURSDAY. Required length: 5 sentences or more. 2. Complete the Nouns with Superheroes worksheet.
Thursday, October 22nd:
Friday, October 23rd: HOMEWORK for 7-1 DUE MONDAY: Re-read the last section of the short story, "Two Kinds," which is called the denouement of the story. What is the metaphor in this section about? Also, what could be a possible THEME, or lesson, that Amy Tan wanted us to learn from her story? Please fill in your Plot Diagram worksheet with this information.
HOMEWORK for 7-2 DUE MONDAY: Finish filling out the Plot Diagram worksheet with the Rising and Falling Action; Conflict and Resolution; and a possible THEME from the story...
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GRADE 8 - Homework & Materials for the week!
8-1 & 8-2 Classes:
Monday, October 19th: Complete the "Poetic Devices" worksheet for Tuesday's class.
Tuesday, October 20th: Complete the National Poetry Day word search for Wednesday's class!
Wednesday, October 21st: Analyze the Emily Dickinson poem, "The Sky Is Low, the Clouds Are Mean," for Thursday's class!
Thursday, October 22nd:
Friday, October 23rd:
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