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WELCOME!. Mrs. Buckwalter Carl Sandburg Middle School English 7 mbuckwalter@neshaminy.k12.pa.us. WEBSITE. The Language of Literature. Genre. Major Forms Short Story Drama Novel Poetry. Genre examples Science Fiction Fantasy Drama Historical Fiction Classic Non-fiction

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  1. WELCOME! Mrs. Buckwalter Carl Sandburg Middle School English 7 mbuckwalter@neshaminy.k12.pa.us

  2. WEBSITE

  3. The Language of Literature

  4. Genre • Major Forms Short Story • Drama • Novel • Poetry • Genre examples • Science Fiction • Fantasy • Drama • Historical Fiction • Classic • Non-fiction • Mystery • Personal Narrative

  5. Novels – 7th

  6. Independent Reading • Novel assignments • Read on own • Read at comfortable reading level or read up • NO novels that also have film/movie without prior teacher permission • Short assignment due for each Reading Olympics

  7. Writing Fundamentals

  8. WRITING • CREATIVE WRITING • BUILDS FLUENCY • ENLARGES VOCABULARY • ALLOWS SELF EXPRESSION • DEVELOPS BRAIN • CREATES AWARENESS OF AUDIENCE

  9. WRITING • CONSTRUCTED RESPONSES • Response to a question • Answering the question that is asked • ESSAYS (short and long) • Persuasive • Narrative • Descriptive • Expository • Comparison/contrast

  10. SPEAKING • Participation in small group setting • Presentation of projects • Reading aloud to class and in class • Reader’s theatre • And more • AIDING IN UNDERSTANDING • ANALYZING INFORMATION • SUMMARIZING EVENTS • DETERMINING RELEVANCY • IDENTIFYING NEW VOCABULARY

  11. PREPARED FOR CLASS • Composition Notebook- a one subject notebook • Binder with paper (1” works best) and dividers • Pens – blue or black ink (NO other color accepted on work handed in) • Pencils (2) • Agenda book

  12. EVALUATION • TOTAL POINTS • Assignments (add to approximately one test grade) • Writings (drafts and final revisions) • Quizzzes/Tests • Projects/Reports • Classroom participation

  13. ASSIGNMENTS • Late work is accepted on an individual basis – depending upon originality of writing/thought asked for • Daily Assignments? Not usually. • Novel Reports? Yes, with 10% penalty per day • Writing Assignments? Yes, with 10% penalty per day. • Worksheets & Practices? no • Homework Pass given each marking period

  14. CHECK HOME ACCESS REGULARLY! Update your information!

  15. ABSENCE & MAKE-UP WORK • Responsible for work missed!! • Check folders in classroom! • Check website! • Email / talk to teacher • Call a reliable friend Deadline: one week after return unless teacher gives extension

  16. “There is much difference between imitating a man and counterfeiting him.”- Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790) American statesman, scientist and philosopher. USING ANOTHER’S WORK Plagiarism is presenting someone else's work as if it were your own, whether you mean to or not. ( http://www.best-quotes-poems.com/plagiarism-quotes.html )

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