Welcome to my resources page!
In this section you will find general class materials (i.e. class syllabus, academic practice links, etc.) and any other information or links that pertain to class.
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6th Grade NWEA ONLINE PRACTICE (LANGUAGE USAGE AND READING):
http://www.prepdog.org/6th-grade.htm
7th Grade NWEA ONLINE PRACTICE (LANGUAGE USAGE AND READING):
http://www.prepdog.org/7th-grade.htm
READING COMPREHENSION ONLINE PRACTICE:
http://mrnussbaum.com/readingpassageindex/#5
100 WORDS EVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT SHOULD KNOW:
http://writeathome.polldaddy.com/s/100-words-every-middle-schooler-should-know?p=1
Also, in order to use the GALE research resource from home you will need a password. The password is: kepdorp
7th Grade Content Area Expectations
This link will take you to the Michigan Department of Education's 7th Grade Content Area Expectations (GLCE's). It outlines what your son/daughter's target learning goals in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing are this year.
Reading Apprenticeship Framework
This link provides wonderful information explaining Reading Apprenticeship.
MEMOIR WRITING SUPPORT
Get support for writing your memoir at this Scholastic link. Once you're there, click on the various processes listed - brainstorm, draft, revise, review, polish, publish - and take advantage of the advice, exercises, and examples!
MEMOIR GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Use this graphic organizer to help you plan out your memoir before you write it. However, remember, you also have planning sheets in your Memoir Genre Packet, which you have in your ELA binder.
Figurative Language Cheat Sheet
Visit this site for a quick review of figurative language, such as metaphor, simile, hyperbole, personification, and more!
Greek Mythology for Kids
Read Greek myths and play some mythology games!
Roman Mythology for Kids
Read Roman myths and play some mythology games!
Myth Characteristics
Read a list of the common characteristics of a myth.
Trojan War Cartoon
Get some quick background information on the Trojan War, which prefaces our reading of "The Adventures of Ulysses."
6th Grade Content Area Expectations
Power Writing Overview
Power Writing uses a numerical approach to structure writing. Find our more here!
Common Core State Standards
NWEA PARENT TOOLKIT
NWEA Parent Toolkit - this document helps you better understand the NWEA assessments, how they are used, and what you can do to help your son/daughter be best prepared for them!
The Adventures of Ulysses Audio
7th graders! Listen to the audio version of the myth The Adventures of Ulysses.
The Adventures of Ulysses TEXT
7th graders! Don't have a book with you? Click here for the book online. Enjoy!