7th Grade
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Journal Writing for Week 4
Parent Instructions
Please have your student choose three of the writing opportunities this week to address.
Student Instructions
Please choose three of the writing opportunities for this week to address.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant prompt; incorporate the question into their answer; organize ideas, concepts, and information using effective strategies to create cohesion and aid in comprehension; thoroughly and accurately explain and elaborate on the evidence provided, demonstrating a clear understanding of the topic and the source material; craft an effective and relevant conclusion; use appropriate transitions to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts; use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary; and demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
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Precise Language Skillsheet
Parent Instructions
Using the attached file, your child will choose precise language to express ideas concisely. Your child may choose to save the file to his/her computer and annotate the pdf by circling the correct answer. Another option is to record answer choices on a separate word or pages document. Your child's teacher will make students aware of the turn in procedure for this assignment.
Student Instructions
Using the attached file, you will choose precise language to express ideas concisely. You may choose to save the file to your computer and annotate the pdf by circling the correct answer. Another option is to record answer choices on a separate word or pages document. Your teacher will make you aware of the turn in procedure for this assignment. Do not feel as though you must complete the entire 30 questions in one day. This can be completed a little at a time- over the course of a week.
Learning Opportunity Objective
7.L.KL.3. I CAN choose precise language to express ideas concisely when writing and speaking,
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Parent Instructions
Please have your child read the text about free college tuition for students. After reading the text, please have your child take some time to explain the article to you (what it is about, what the concerns are with providing free tuition, why is it a good idea, etc). Consider having your child discuss the text with another classmate over the phone. After reading the text, your child can answer the questions that follow. Please refer to your child's teacher for specific instructions on how to submit the questions.
Student Instructions
Download the PDF on free college tuition. Read the text. Discuss what you read with a parent or other member in your household. If you are given permission, feel free to discuss the text with another classmate so you are able to understand the content better. You can discuss what the text is about, the. concerns with providing free tuition, the benefits of providing free tuition, etc. After discussing the text with someone, answer the questions that accompany the text. Please refer to your ELA teacher's directions for submission.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can determine a central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; I can analyze the relationships and interactions among individuals, events, and ideas in a text.
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| Enrichment ELA Week 4 |
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Parent Instructions
We know that many of the skills needed to perform well on the ACT are introduced in middle school courses. We want to encourage students to start preparing for the ACT now. They will use iXL to start practicing the ACT skills.
Student Instructions
We hope you surprise yourself seeing how much you already know that will be covered on the ACT. A high score on the ACT means more scholarship dollars for college. Begin completed iXL skills that are correlated to ACT now :)! Follow the link above and begin working in the 13-15 score range. Want to challenge yourself, go to the 16-19 range! Send your teacher screenshots of final scores via e-mail and let them know what you are working on and how you are doing!
Learning Opportunity Objective
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Parent Instructions
Students will read Chapters 6-10 of The Giver. The attached assignment will prompt them to complete a journal entry from the perspective of the protagonist, Jonah. For summaries of each chapter, see sparknotes.com: https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/giver/
Student Instructions
Read Chapters 6-10 of The Giver. Follow the instructions to write a journal entry from Jonah's perspective.
Learning Opportunity Objective
I can analyze how an author establishes, conveys, and contrasts the points of view of different characters or narrators in a text by writing from a character's perspective.
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| Math Week 4 | ||
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract linear expressions.
Student Instructions
Click on the IXL links above to practice weekly math skills. After you have reached 80% mastery on both skills, challenge yourself to reach 100%. If you need IXL information, please contact your math teacher https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7/solve-two-step-equations https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-7/solve-equations-involving-like-terms
Learning Opportunity Objective
Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract linear expressions.
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Parent Instructions
Students will use document to complete questions 1-8 How? Students may work on scratch paper solving the problems. Need Help? Email the Math teacher or visit links in comment section Need Answers? The answer document is also attached for your use and to check the work once student has finished.
Student Instructions
Let's Begin... Start by examining Crash Course notes on page 1. Look at each of the examples for a quick review. Solve: Complete numbers 1-8 on your own paper. GOT STUCK? If you get to a question where you don't understand, email your Math teacher or click on the link listed in the comment section for extra practice. WHEN FINISHED: Do your best and check your work. DO YOU KNOW WHY YOU GOT IT WRONG? Ask yourself, do you know why you got it wrong: If you don't know, ask your Math teacher for help. SEND RESULTS: Send your math teacher results to show them you are working.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Use properties of operations to generate equivalent expressions.
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Extra Help: https://tn.pbslearningmedia.org/subjects/mathematics/k-8-mathematics/expressions--equations/equivalent-expressions-with-properties-of-operations/#.Xo9VAC_Mxp8 IXL- 7th Grade R13, R17, R18
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Parent Instructions
Students will explore a mystery country by solving two-step equations to receive pieces of information about where they are. Students should carefully read the directions as all math problems do not have to be completed. Students should then use the decoder to retrieve their clues. Finally, students will fill in the information about the mystery country and try to figure out where they are. When finished, students should check their work. Students should send their math teacher results to show them they are working.
Student Instructions
You will explore a mystery country by solving two-step equations to receive pieces of information about where you are. You should carefully read the directions as all math problems do not have to be completed. You should then use the decoder to retrieve your clues. Finally, you will fill in the information about the mystery country and try to figure out where you are. When finished, check your work with the answer key provided. If you do not understand how you got an incorrect response, email your Math teacher. You should send your Math teacher your results to show them you are working (Curve, email, etc.)
Learning Opportunity Objective
Apply and extend previous understandings of one-step equations to construct and solve two-step equations.
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| Enrichment Math Week 4 |
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Parent Instructions
Please, read attached document "ACT Prep for Distance Learning".
Student Instructions
Please, read attached document "ACT Prep for Distance Learning".
Learning Opportunity Objective
Review math skills for ACT test
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Step-Sheet for Creating a Legends of Learning Account and Logging-In
Parent Instructions
Parents: For this week's Enrichment activity, students will follow the directions on the Legends of Learning Step Sheet to create an account and log-in to play a gaming style review of Percent. (See the Teacher Assigned PLAYLISTS) Students can also complete a cumulative math skill review in The Awakening Game that is also available in Legends of Learning.
Student Instructions
Students: You will download the file "StepSheet- Legends of Learning" and follow the directions to create an account and log-in. If your teacher has an account, you may receive a different TEACHER CODE to use via your email, REMIND, or Curve. Once your account is created, you will log-in and there are several PLAYLISTS assigned to review percent and comparing rates. There is also a challenging review of all math skills in The Awakening Game. You can play The Awakening review game automatically once you log-in, but your assigned Playlists may not show up immediately. If you are new to Legends of Learning, your playlists will appear after you join, so check back later in the day or the next day to see the new playlists.
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will solve a variety of problems by calculating and comparing percents, as well as calculating and comparing rates/unit rates to find the better deal.
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| Science Week 4 | ||
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Parent Instructions
Communicate the learning objective to the student. Connect the learning objective to previous learning and prior knowledge.
Student Instructions
Use the Launch Interactive button to explore the stages of two types of cell division, mitosis and meiosis, and how these processes compare to one another. Read and answer the discussion questions attached in the pages document "How Cells Divide: Mitosis vs. Meiosis Background Reading". Upload to curve or email to your teacher.
Learning Opportunity Objective
7.LS3.2- Distinguish between mitosis and meiosis and compare the resulting daughter cells.
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Be sure you use Flash player to launch the interactive resource. Flash can be activated in Safari Preferences under the websites tab.
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Ask your student to click the link and play the game. Answer the questions as they arise and take a screen shot of your score.
Student Instructions
Click the link and play the game. Answer the questions as they arise and take a screen shot of your score.
Learning Opportunity Objective
We can construct an explanation that the function of mitosis in multicellular organisms is for growth and repair by making genetically identical daughter cell.
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Parent Instructions
Ask your student to click the sumanasinc link and watch the video, view the steps, and answer the 3 questions. Then, click the center of the cell link and put the cell micrographs in order. Finally, screen shot the order of the micrographs and submit them to the teacher.
Student Instructions
Click the sumanasinc link and watch the video, view the steps, and answer the 3 questions. Then, click the center of the cell link and put the cell micrographs in order. Finally, screen shot the order of your micrographs and submit them to your teacher.
Learning Opportunity Objective
The learner will be able to identify the stages of mitosis. The learner will be able to sequence the phases of mitosis and the cell cycle.
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Standard:
7.LS1.8 Construct an explanation demonstrating that the function of mitosis for multicellular organisms is for growth and repair through the production of genetically identical daughter cells. SEP: Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions CCC: Energy and Matter
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| Enrichment Science Week 4 |
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File Submission (if applicable)
Parent Instructions
Have students begin working on #MakerMonday challenges! Parents share their design and essay on social media using #MakerMondayTN and #LearningInPlaceTN!
Student Instructions
Complete some of the #MakerMonday challenges! Share any solutions with your teacher!
Learning Opportunity Objective
STEM Activity
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| Social Studies Week 4 | ||
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PDF Middle Ages Booklet Feudalism
Parent Instructions
Students will be creating a Middle Ages Booklet using Pages. All of the instructions are on the provided PDF. If creating a PowerPoint is better, then utilize this format instead. Students will need to use the internet or log into Curve and use Discovery Education to do research and find images. When finished, teachers would love to see the work, so they are encouraged to submit it in the teacher's preferred method (email, Curve, etc.)
Student Instructions
Click on the PDF provided above and read all of the instructions to create a Middle Ages Booklet. Students will be using Pages. The recommended template is titled lesson. If creating a PowerPoint is better, then utilize this format instead. Students will need to use the internet or log into Curve and use Discovery Education to do research and find images. When finished, your teacher would love to see your work, so you're encouraged to submit it in your teacher's preferred method (email, Curve, etc.)
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will analyze the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structrues of Europe during the Middle Ages. Standards 7.27 - 7.39
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Parent Instructions
Your students will be acting as a reporter mapping the journey that the European Crusaders took to fight in the Crusades AND explaining the cause, journey, events, and effects of the Crusades. All instructions and information needed for this assignment are included in the document titled "Week 4: Crusades Journey using Magic Move." Your students will use the document titled "Crusades Keynote" to do the assignment. If they complete this assignment, they should feel free to turn it into their teacher using their teacher's preferred method (Curve, email, etc.).
Student Instructions
You will be acting as a reporter mapping the journey that the European Crusaders took to fight in the Crusades AND explaining the cause, journey, events, and effects of the Crusades. All instructions and information needed for this assignment are included in the document titled "Week 4: Crusades Journey using Magic Move." You will use the document titled "Crusades Keynote" to do the assignment. If you complete this assignment, you should feel free to turn it into your teacher using your teacher's preferred method (Curve, email, etc.).
Learning Opportunity Objective
7.34, 7.35
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Parent Instructions
Students can click the link above to complete a Quizizz. Students are encouraged to take a screen shot of their completed score and submit it to their SS teacher. Quizizz is a live interactive game that allows students to practice and recall important vocabulary/key ideas associated with the Middle Ages Unit within weeks 3 and 4.
Student Instructions
1) Visit the Quizizz link. 2) If you have a login, please login to keep up with your results. If you do not have a login, click to play LIVE version of the quiz. *A login is not required to play! 3) Play the assigned Quizizz for practice and have fun. 4) You may play the game more than once to see if you can reach a higher score. 5) When you are finished and pleased with your score, take a screen shot of the completion screen. Send the results to your SS teacher. We would love to see how well you did!
Learning Opportunity Objective
Students will be able to recall the geographic, political, economic, and cultural structures of Europe during the Middle Ages.
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