English Language Arts 7

 Welcome to English Language Arts 7!

Here is the course outline we will be following:

 

Primary Text: Nelson Literacy Seven Series

Units:  Unit One –     Mysteries, Uncanny Incidents, and Unusual Happenings     6 Weeks

            Unit Two –     Fears and Phobias                                                5 Weeks   

            Unit Three –   Step Up                                                                 6 Weeks   

            Unit Four –    Novel Study                                                            6 Weeks   

            Unit Five –     Tech Effects                                                       6 weeks

Unit 3: Step Up

January 4th- February 12th, 2021

February 1st - February 5th Assignments

• The Tiger Who Would Be King

• Recognizing Purpose and Audience

• Release the Crickets

• I Need to Wake Up

January 25th - January 29th Assignments

• How to Listen Effectively

• The Blame

January 18 - January 22nd Assignments

• Develop Ideas

• Igniting Global Change
  

• Welcome to the Global Village

January 11th - January 15th Assignments

• "Resisting Hitler"

• "Signs of the Times
  

January 4th to January 8th Assignments

• "Making Connections" Information and questions

• "The Nest"

• "Universal Soldier and First they Came
  

Unit 2: Fears and Phobias

November 23- December 18

Focus on Writing:

December 14th- 18th Assignments

• "The Usher"

• "Scaredy Squirrel

December 7th - 11th assignments

• Word Choice

• "A Dragon's Lament"
  

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Summarizing: 

What is a summary?

A summary is a record in a reader's own words that gives the main points of a piece of writing such as a newspaper article, the chapter of a book, or even a whole book. It is also possible to summarize something that you have heard, such as a lecture, or something that you have seen and heard, such as a movie. 

Here are two different videos on how to write a summary.

November 30 to December 4th assignment

• "King on Fear"

November 23- 27 assignments

• "Phobia Factor"

• "My Maturity in Flames"
  

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November 17

Lesson 1: Quotation Marks

Rules for Punctuating Quotation Marks

There always needs to be a comma or another form of punctuation between the quotation and the speaker.

• The punctuation always falls behind the last word in the first part of the sentence. If the quotation comes first, the comma is placed inside the quotation.

"We will buy a new computer," stated Joseph.

• If the speaker comes first, the comma is placed before the quotation begins.

Joseph stated, "we will buy a new computer soon."

• The quotation always begins with a capital, except if it is broken in half by the speaker.

"We will buy a computer soon," Joseph stated, "and then we will get high speed internet."

For end punctuation, periods always go inside the quotation if it is the last part of the sentence.

The small girl said sweetly, "Mommy, I love you."

"Lesson 1 Assignment"   

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Here is a helpful video on Inferencing:

Read the strategy information page below

Click on "Welcome to Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump" and follow along with the narrator in the transcript.

When you have listened to the audio, please answer the following questions in the link below

"Audio questions"

November 9, 2020

What is Remembrance Day?

Remembrance Day in Canada is observed on November 11. At 11:00 am businesses and schools usually stop for a moment of silence to show respect for all of the Armed Forces members who have risked their lives to ensure Canada remains a safe country. This day was specially chosen as it marked the official end of World War 1 in 1918. Remembrance Day ceremonies are held in schools or public places to pay tribute to fallen soldiers who have lost their lives while serving their country. These ceremonies are also a reminder that conflict continues to exist and armed service members are currently stationed around the world to help out in those areas. During these ceremonies people often remember Canada’s role in these major wars:

• First World War 1914-1918

• Second World War 1939-1945

• Korean War 1950-1953

Canada’s involvement in other conflicts and peacekeeping missions are also discussed and remembered on this day.