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This is Earth. : ) We live in: Nicholasville Jessamine County Bluegrass Region Kentucky

We are local. We are global. We can choose to limit ourselves locally, or choose to branch out and live globally. We can do this through literacy. This is Earth. : ) We live in: Nicholasville Jessamine County Bluegrass Region Kentucky United States North America Earth.

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This is Earth. : ) We live in: Nicholasville Jessamine County Bluegrass Region Kentucky

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  1. We are local. We are global. We can choose to limit ourselves locally, or choose to branch out and live globally. We can do this through literacy. This is Earth. : ) We live in: Nicholasville Jessamine County Bluegrass Region Kentucky United States North America Earth

  2. Bellwork( get papers off of front desk) • Read the article, “12-Year-Old Publisher’s Newspaper Thrives in Illinios” • In the “Monday” section of your bellwork sheet, • Describe your opinion of Keith Davis. • Why do people write? (Outside of the classroom, what is the importance of writing?) Name: Keith Davis Age: 12 Known for: Starting a town newspaper

  3. Welcome to 7th Grade English

  4. What is Writing? Writing is a purposeful act of thinking and expression valued as a communication and learning tool. We write: • to learn • to demonstrate learning, and • for publication

  5. Who are we when we write? Researcher Author Scientist Diarist Teacher Artist Citizen

  6. 6thvs 7th • Writing Process Piece • Transactive Writing - Feature Article • Short Story • Personal Writing - Narrative/Memoir • Poetry • Persuasion/Speech • Reflective • Writing Process Piece • Transactive Writing – Editorial • Personal Writing – Personal Essay? • Short Story • Poetry • Drama (Plays) • Reflective

  7. So what’s the difference? 6th • Learning HOW to write each piece. • Writing/turning in ONE type of each piece. 7th • REVIEWING how to write each piece. • Writing/turning in MULTIPLE examples of each piece. • Writing for REAL-WORLD SITUATIONS

  8. What’s going on around the world?

  9. What if we didn’t know?

  10. How do writing and reading connect us? Describe how we would be different, as adults, if our knowledge was only based on what we experience first hand.

  11. Life is different for children in poverty in other nations. Some do not have appropriate schooling, clothes, shelter, and even food.

  12. Their life experiences are SO limited because they do not have access to luxuries we take for granted. • Schooling opens your mind. It teaches you how to THINK and provides you with ample opportunities to learn about the world around you, in order for you to THINK CRITICALLY, in order to SHAPE the future in front of you.

  13. Being Connected • Being connected to your world is to take OWNERSHIP in it. Simply EXISTING here isn’t enough. • Learn it • Analyze and Evaluate it • Take action and become a part of it

  14. Reflection In what way do the ability to read, think critically, and write connect us to the outside world? Explain how the art and skill of writing can make meaning. (How do writers shape the future of our world?)

  15. Thursday, 12 August - Bellwork • What does "the right to privacy" mean? • Describe a time when it would be beneficial to “violate” someone else’s privacy rights.

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