Ms. Moss-7th Grade ELA & Social Studies Assignments

1. Open the PDF. A copy is already made for you.
2. Read each article carefully with your assigned partner/group and discuss the questions with your partner(s).
3. Type your answers on a GoogleDoc titled "YOUR NAME - Byzantine Empire Stations Activity - Part A".
4. When you are finished, click "submit".

You may work on this over Thanksgiving Break, if you wish. This is due for all classes on December 1st at 3:15pm.

*OPTIONAL EXTRA CREDIT* → Due 11/20 at 12:30pm
Directions: Choose one of the following extra credit projects to complete independently, with a partner, or in a group of 3. Each project is worth 6 extra credit points. You may complete and submit more than one project.

Point Distribution Examples
Independently = 6 points
With a partner = 3 points each
Group of 3 = 2 points each

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

1. Re-read the comments from the peer editing from this week and make the necessary changes.
2. Review the transition words PDF and CREEW writing PDF to make sure you are using the best word choice.
3. Use Grammarly or your peer editor's grammar/conventions recommendations to edit your sentence formation, punctuation, capitalization, grammar usage, and spelling.
4. Name your GoogleDoc "YOUR NAME_FINAL DRAFT - Informative/Explanatory Essay". The title within the document can be "Informative/Explanatory Essay" or another creative title of your choosing.
5. Attach the final draft of your Informative/Explanatory essay.
6. Click "submit" when you are done.


*If you done early, work on missing assignments or extra credit work.

1. Open the PDF with Kami. A copy has already been made for you.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

Due Dates/Times:
This is due on the day it is assigned to your cohort at the end of your class period.

1. 
Click the link below.
2. Complete the "Informative/Explanatory Writing--Peer Editing Rubric Scores" Google Form with information from YOUR rough draft using the peer editing information shared with you by your partner.
3. When you are done, you have time to continue editing your essay before you submit the final draft.


*Please comment in the public comments with any questions you have about this!

See the directions on the document.

*IMPORTANT*
Q: What do you turn in?
A: Upload the rubric that your partner wrote for YOU.

We will read "Historical Snapshot - A Byzantine Empire Close Reading Investigation" together in class.
*If Kami is not working, directions will be given in class.


1. Open the document with Kami. A copy has already been made for you.

2. Use Kami to highlight/annotate the passage.
Red - Highlight unfamiliar terms/questions you have in red.
Orange - Highlight main ideas of each bolded section in orange.
Yellow - Highlight connections you have to prior knowledge in yellow.
Green - Highlight key details of each section in green.

3. Complete the questions for classwork/homework. You will either work individually or in a small group.

Follow the instructions on the document. Point values per section are provided on the document.

1. Open the PDF with Kami. A copy has already been made for you.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

Because of the strange schedule this week, this homework assignment is due at 8:30am on Friday 11/13 for all classes.

Directions:
1. Open the PDF and read the selection. This should be review from what we've studied in class.

2. Write the letters for your answers to the multiple choice questions first, then answer the following question in a CREEW statement.

Question:
Of the reasons mentioned in class and in the homework assignment, what do you think was the most influential reason for the fall of the Western Roman Empire in 476 A.D./C.E.?

Answer Example:
Multiple Choice answers: ___, ___, ___, ___
Claim - The most influential cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire was ________.
Reason - This cause is the most influential because ______.
Evidence - As stated in "Rome’s Decline and Lasting Legacy", " __________________ (insert a quote that proves your claim) _____".
Elaboration -This quote shows that ________ was more influential than other reasons.
Warrant - Due to ___(paraphrase your reason)__, this proves __(paraphrase your claim)__.

Directions:

1. Open StudySync using the link below.

2. Open the following assignment. "(Due 11/13) ELA Classwork/Homework"

3. Read each section (DEFINE, MODEL, YOUR TURN) and complete the Your Turn questions.

4. Open the Google Doc "SE_Sources & Citations and Thesis Statement Classwork". A copy has already been made for you.

5. Follow the directions in class and on the document. Write your answers using a font color of your choice (except white, black or yellow). Do not add or delete any sections.

**The links to your third articles are below. You can also find these on StudySync.

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

"What drives someone to undertake a mission?"

You have been reading nonfiction accounts of the lives and experiences of real people who have undertaken a mission to pursue their goals. You have also been reading fictional stories of adventure--and of characters who have also undertaken missions, often while facing great personal risk. Now you will think about the experiences of these people and characters as you write your own informative/explanatory essay.

Think about what motivates the people or characters in the selections you have read. Consider this question: What drives us to undertake a mission?

Write an informative/explanatory essay that answers this question, modeling elements of your writing on the example layout below. This is a rough draft, so you may use any of the graphic organizers you made during class last week.

Your essay should include:
-an introduction with a clear thesis statement, or central idea
-3 body paragraphs with relevant supporting details (like textual evidence) and thorough analysis to support your thesis statement
-a conclusion that restates your thesis and summarizes your information

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Step-by-step layout:

Introduction- Introduce your 3 characters and thesis statement (what drives them to undertake their missions?)

Body Paragraph 1
Claim: What motivates your 1st character to undertake their mission?
Reason: Why does it motivate them?
Evidence: Use a quote to support your claim and reason. Use quotation marks, then add a citation (author's last name)
Elaboration: What does this quote mean?
Warrant/Conclusion: So what? Tie it all together! Connect the evidence to the claim.

Body Paragraph 2
Claim: What motivates your 2nd character to undertake their mission?
Reason: Why does it motivate them?
Evidence: Use a quote to support your claim and reason. Use quotation marks, then add a citation (author's last name)
Elaboration: What does this quote mean?
Warrant/Conclusion: So what? Tie it all together! Connect the evidence to the claim.

Body Paragraph 3
Claim: What motivates your 3rd character to undertake their mission?
Reason: Why does it motivate them?
Evidence: Use a quote to support your claim and reason. Use quotation marks, then add a citation (author's last name)
Elaboration: What does this quote mean?
Warrant/Conclusion: So what? Tie it all together! Connect the evidence to the claim.

Conclusion- Restates the thesis statement, explains how it ties in with 3 characters, and what they have in common when striving to reach their goal.



1. Write your essay on a Google Doc.
2. Upload the Google Doc to this assignment when you are done.
3. Remember to click "submit".

Follow the instructions on the document. Point values per section are provided on the document.

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions on the worksheet. Page 2 must be filled out completely for full credit. If you are not sure about an answer, re-read the passage and make your best, educated guess.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

Due 11/6 for all classes

Directions:
1. Open StudySync with the link below.

2. Open the following assignment from your assignments tab:
"(Due 11/6) Thesis Statements"

3. Read each section (DEFINE, MODEL and YOUR TURN), complete all assigned scaffolds and questions, then click submit once on the StudySync assignment, and once here on Google Classroom.

We will review this in class on Friday.🙂


*When is this due?*
This is due on 11/6 for all students.🙂

1. Open the attached document. Scroll to page 2 to read the directions and the example.
2. Write your answers to the graphic organizer using the brainstorming we did in class as a guide.
Write your answers in a color other than black (or white or yellow). Each text's answers should be written in a different color. This is so Ms. Moss can review these more easily and quickly.
*The more difficult your answers are to read, the slower the grading process becomes.

Due Dates:
M/W Classes - This is due 11/4 at the end of your class period.
T/Th Classes - This is due 11/5 at the end of your class period.

Directions:
1. Open StudySync with the link below.

2. Open the following assignment from your assignments tab:
"(Due 11/4-11/5) Informative Writing Day 1".
For the scaffolds on the "READ" section, the colors for highlighting are as follows:
1. Red
2. Orange
3. Yellow
4. Green
5. Blue

3. Read each section (INTRO, READ and WRITE), complete all assigned scaffolds and questions, then click submit once on the StudySync assignment, and once here on Google Classroom.


*When is this due?*
If you have ELA on M/W look at the first due dates on each assignment name.
This is due on 11/4.
If you have ELA on T/Th look at the second due date on each assignment name.
This is due on 11/5.

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

M/W Classes - Due date 11/2 @3:15pm
T/Th Classes - Due date 11/3 @3:15pm

1. Please review the directions to make sure all required elements are present in your book report.
2. Submit the GoogleDoc of your book report to this assignment.
3. Click "submit" when this is done.

1. Please review the directions for all required elements of your project.
2. Upload the GoogleDoc containing your project. If your project is not in a digital format, take a clear photo or scan your project, then upload the photo/scan to this assignment.
3. Click "submit" when this is done.

Directions:
After you have submitted your Literature Day Book Report and Literature Day Project, ask you parents to sign the non-plagiarism agreement. There are a few different ways to accomplish this. Choose the method that works best for you and your parents.

This document is important because it shows that your parents are aware that you have read the entire book and worked on the book report and project without plagiarizing (copying/cheating) from other students or sources on the internet.

Method 1
1. Open the GoogleDoc on Kami.
2. Ask your parent/guardian to add a signature with the date on Kami. This can be done most easily on a phone, but works on Chromebooks as well.
3. Upload the Kami document with your parents' signature to this assignment.
4. Click "submit".

Method 2
1. Print the GoogleDoc.
2. Ask your parent/guardian to sign and date the document with a pen.
3. Use a camera scanner app OR a physical scanner OR take a CLEAR photo of the signed paper.
4. Upload the photo or scanned document to this assignment.
5. Click "submit".

WELCOME TO BOOT CAMP! (:

1. Open StudySync with the following link.

2. Open the following assignment from your assignments tab:
(Due 10/30) Spotlight: Paraphrasing

3. Read each section, complete all assigned questions, then click submit on the StudySync assignment.
4. Click "mark as done" on Google Classroom.

Good morning, Champions. Happy Literature Day!

Directions: You will be in small breakout rooms sharing either your Literature Day project or book reports.

1. The breakout room leader will ask everyone to share their name, the book they read, and their birthday.
2. The breakout room leader will determine the presenting order based on birthdays. Whoever's birthday is the closest to today's date 10/30 will go first. The person who's birthday is second closest will go second, etc.
3. Each student will decide to either share their book report aloud or their projects aloud.
-If you choose to share your book report, read your report aloud while screen sharing either the report or an image of the cover of your book.
-If you choose to present your project, describe your project to the group while sharing your screen. You are only required to read two pages of your project aloud if it is more than two pages long.

Questions:
Answer all four of these questions for each group member.
1. What were the names of each of your group members?
2. What were the book titles and authors of each member?
3. What project did each member present?
4. What did you learn about the book from the student's presentation?

Ex)
First Presenter
1. Rohan
2. Title: The Hunger Games, Author: Suzanne Collins
3. Book Report
4. I learned that this is a very gorey book, but it sounds very exciting! I want to read it and watch the movie as well.

1. Open the document with Kami.
2. Read the directions on the document.
3. List the letters of the correct answers in the proper section. Make each section's answers a different color.
4. Due Dates - M/W classes - Due 10/28
T/Th classes - Due 10/29

WELCOME TO GRAMMAR BOOT CAMP! (:
*When are these due?*
If you have ELA on M/W look at the first due dates on each assignment name.
Ex) 10/26, 10/28
If you have ELA on T/Th look at the second due date on each assignment name.
Ex) 10/27, 10/29

1. Open StudySync with the link below.

2. Open the following assignments from your assignments tab:
(Due 10/26-10/27) Subject-Verb Agreement
(Due 10/28-10/29) Nouns - Collective
(Due 10/28-10/29) Quotation Marks

3. Read each section, complete all assigned questions, then click submit on each StudySync assignment, and once here on Google Classroom.

Read the directions on the document. There will be a test on Ancient Rome on Wednesday 10/28 and Thursday 10/29, depending on what day you have class with Ms. Moss.
**IF the GoogleDoc is not loading for you, please use the PDF posted as a material to Google Classroom under "PDF Version - Ancient Rome Test Study Guide".

Excerpt #1 - Complete all sections.
Excerpt #2 - Complete all sections.
Excerpt #3 - Complete Sources A-D. Complete either E or F.
Excerpt #4 - Complete all sections.

WELCOME TO GRAMMAR BOOT CAMP! (:

1. Open StudySync with the following link.

2. Open the following assignments from your assignments tab:
(10/21 - 10/22) Capitalization - Sentences
(10/21 - 10/22) Nouns - Proper and Common
(10/21 - 10/22) End Punctuation

3. Read each section, complete all assigned questions, then click submit on each StudySync assignment and once here on Google Classroom.

WELCOME TO GRAMMAR BOOT CAMP! (:

1. Open StudySync with the link below.

2. Open the following assignments from your assignments tab:
(Due 10/23) Verbs - Action Verbs

3. Read each section, complete all assigned questions, then click submit on StudySync and once here on Google Classroom.

Follow the directions given during your class meeting time.

IN CLASS
1. Open "Ancient Rome Stations - Part B" and "Ancient Rome Stations - Part A".
2. Go to each assignment, click FILE > MAKE A COPY.
3. We will grade the odd-numbered pages in class by making comments on the document, or writing in the speaker notes section.
**If you did not finish in class, use the MATERIAL posted on Google Classroom called "Rome Stations Answers to Review Your Work" to complete this.**

FOR HOMEWORK
4. Upload the copies you just made of the following:
"(10/8) Ancient Rome Stations - Part A"
AND
"(10/13) S.S. Ancient Rome Stations - Part B"

5. Make sure the copies you upload have your comments written in the document or on the Speaker Notes. If they do not, please check Google Drive and submit the proper copy.

6. Did you attach two documents to this assignment? Do the documents have your comments/speaker notes? If the answer to both these questions is yes, you may click SUBMIT.

1. Open yesterday's document "(10/14) ELA Classwork/Homework".
2. Go to FILE > MAKE A COPY.
3. When a copy has been made, change the name of the GoogleDoc to "YOUR NAME (10/15) ELA Classwork/Homework". Ex - If your name is Ms. Moss, type "MS. MOSS (10/15) ELA Classwork/Homework". No one is named "YOUR NAME". 😜
4. Complete #4 and #5 on the worksheet with complete sentences, proper spelling, grammar and punctuation.
5. Upload "YOUR NAME (10/15) ELA Classwork/Homework" to this assignment.
6. Click SUBMIT.

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit".

1. Open THIS document with Google Slides. A copy is already made for you. Do NOT make your own copy.
2. Read each article carefully with your assigned partner/group.
3. Discuss the questions with your partner(s), but type your answers on your own copy.
4. When you are finished, click "submit".

1. Complete the notes from class by copying the definitions from the poster onto the Google Doc.
2. Read the examples.
3. Only complete #3 for independent practice. Make sure to find an online article to support your claim. You may use Encyclopedia Britannica, or another website.
4. Click Submit when you have finished the notes and #3.

Encyclopedia Britannica Website information
https://school.eb.com/levels
username: opa-soc
password: opa-soc

1. Open StudySync with the following link.

2. Open "(10/12) Blast Assignment" from your assignments tab or binder.

3. Choose one research link to read and answer the following questions on a Google Doc with your group. Work on this assignment collaboratively, but each group member must turn in their own copy of the document on Google Classroom.

DIRECTIONS
1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Complete the assignment "(10/12) Blast Assignment".
3. Make sure to answer all the questions in the Blast including the scaffolds.
4. Write 5 peer reviews in an academic and respectful manner.
5. When you've finished the assignment on StudySync click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

This week for homework, you will edit and revise your reading logs from 9/21-9/25. Work on a little bit each day to make sure they are ready for grading by 10/9.

Monday - Make sure each section in pale yellow has been answered appropriately.
Tuesday - Edit and revise predictions and connections.
Wednesday - Edit and revise inferential questions and vocabulary.
Thursday - Edit and revise the summary section.
Friday - Double check the reading log for proper spelling and grammar.

1. Open THIS document with Google Slides. A copy is already made for you. Do NOT make your own copy.
2. Read each article carefully with your assigned partner/group.
3. Discuss the questions with your partner(s), but type your answers on your own copy.
4. When you are finished, click "submit".

What to do when you are done:
-Work on the rest of the ELA activities for the week.

1. Open the material on Google Classroom called "Terms and Definitions for 10/9 Vocabulary Quiz"
OR
Use the screenshot below to use as a list of words and definitions.

2. Open "(10/8) HW - zig zag vocabulary" and follow the instructions on the worksheet. There are only 7 words, so three spaces will be left blank.
**Extra Credit Opportunity** If you would like three extra credit points in ELA, fill in the three blank spaces with three other unfamiliar terms (words) from "Barrio Boy". You can go back to the reading on StudySync to find three other unfamiliar terms.

**We are reviewing this vocabulary to prepare for tomorrow's ELA vocabulary quiz. Use this time to study and review. Make the most of this review activity!**

1. Log into StudySync. Open "(10/9) Barrio Boy Retake and Vocabulary Quiz".

***You should not have any other tabs or applications open. This is a testing environment, so do not talk to other students via chat/text/email, etc. If you have a question, please send Ms. Moss a message in the chat box.***

2. The vocabulary section is REQUIRED. Everyone must include their answers for the definition and sample sentence to earn a total of 14 possible points.

3. If you are doing the Barrio Boy comprehension quiz retake, please continue on to the next section. Read all directions carefully to earn a maximum of 10 points. If not, click "SUBMIT" and move on to the other work for today.

Do your best. Good luck!
This assignment is due by 3pm today. Scores will be released next week.

Re-type your answers (the annotations) from yesterday's homework in the following format. Copying and pasting may not work due to StudySync's settings.
1.
2.
3.

Then, using the sample answers provided, peer review four (4) other students' answers with the following writing and conventions rubrics. To do this, click REPLY below the other students' answer.

Writing -
3 points = Answers are clear, well-written and well thought out and very similar to the sample answers.
2 points = Answers mostly clear and similar to the sample answers.
1 point = Answers are a bit confusing and not similar to the sample answers.
0 points = Missing or off-topic.

Conventions -
3 points = Spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation are all correct!
2 points = There are some spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation errors that need correcting.
1 point = There are many spelling, grammar, capitalization and punctuation errors that need correcting.

After that, write 1-2 sentences of constructive praise & constructive criticism for your classmate. These must be academic, appropriate and helpful. Saying "I liked it" may be nice, but it isn't helpful.

Example:
3 points for Writing
2 points for Conventions
Good job, Casey! Your answers are all very clear. Just remember to add a period at the end of each sentence.

DIRECTIONS
1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Complete the assignment "(10/6) Close Read: Barrio Boy".
3. Make sure to answer all the questions in the activity.
4. When you've finished the assignment on StudySync click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.

*These are the Rome notes we finished in class today, Tuesday 10/6.*

1. Open the document with Kami.
2. Fill in the blanks while Ms. Moss goes through the Rome notes pages.

What novel would you like to read for Literature Day? Describe it using the format below.

1. Title - Write the first letter of each word of the title in a capital letter, unless it is an article. (a, an, the...)
2. Author - The first and last name of an author needs to be capitalized.
3. Number of pages - Include the prologue or introduction if your book has one!
4. Date published - Look at the information in the first few pages of the book to find this year.
5. Have you already read this novel? Yes/No. If so, when did you finish the novel? This must have been during the 20-21 school year.
6. *Optional* Can you find this book on arbookfind.com? If so, what is the interest level and reading level (BL)?

Ms. Moss will begin approving books on 9/30 by writing a response to your answers.

Follow today's instructions in the order below. Do not work out of order.

1. Go to Google Classroom.

2. Open the following:
- (9/29) Ancient Rome Vocabulary Quiz
**You may NOT have the vocabulary terms in front of you during the quiz.**
3. Take a deep breath. You've got this!
4. Read the questions on the Google Forms quiz carefully and choose the best answer.

When you are finished with your quiz:
5. Submit the test.
6. Click "mark as done" on Google Classroom.

7. Finish your iReady Reading Diagnostic.
https://login.i-ready.com/
username: email address
password: Student ID #

8. Check your Google Classroom assignments for missing work. Finish any unfinished classwork/homework from Math, Science, ELA or Social Studies.

ONLY when #1 - #8 are completely finished may you move on to #9.
9. Begin your Literature Day Projects.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences with a capital letter at the beginning of each sentence and punctuation (. ! ?) at the end. You must write at least one sentence per question.

1. Overall, how easy or difficult did you find the iReady diagnostic to be?
2. Did you rush through or take your time?
3. Did your parents talk to you about the changes to the school schedule starting October 21st? If so, what are your thoughts, feelings or questions about the schedule changes? Share at least one sentence for #3.

1. Open "3.1 Editable Printable Definitions Ancient Rome" to use as a list of words and definitions.
2. Open "(9/28) S.S. HW - zig zag vocabulary" and follow the instructions on the worksheet.
**We are reviewing this vocabulary to prepare for tomorrow's social studies vocabulary quiz. Use this time to study and review. Make the most of this review activity!**

- Vocabulary Flashcards for 9/29 vocabulary quiz -

1. Use this list to make physical flashcards on 3x5" index cards. Use paper or other cards if you don't have index cards.
2. One one side of the card, write the term. On the other side of the card, write the definition.
Make sure each word is spelled correctly, since it is written out correctly for you.
3. Take one photo of all of your cards together showing the side with the terms.
4. Take a second photo of all of your cards together showing the side with the definitions.
5. Upload the two photos to this assignment on Google Classroom.

*There will be a vocabulary quiz on these terms and definitions next Tuesday.*

WARM UP Complete #1-#3.

Directions:
1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Open the assignment "(9/22) Skill - Central or Main Idea"
3. Watch the StudySync TV video and begin answering the scaffold questions.
4. Make sure to answer all the questions in the activity including the scaffolds (the blue tabs on the left side of the assignment).
5. When you've finished the assignment, click "submit" on StudySync and click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.
*This assignment is due today at noon.*

When you're done...
1. Read for your Active Reading Log this week.
2. Work on any other unfinished assignments.

1. Log into StudySync. Open "(9/25) Reading Quiz: Barrio Boy".

***You should not have any other tabs or applications open. This is a testing environment, so do not talk to other students via chat/text/email, etc. If you have a question, please send Ms. Moss a message in the chat box.***

2. Use the text to help you answer #1-10.


This assignment is due by 11pm today. Answers will be released next week.

1. Open the PDF with Kami.

2. Follow the directions in class and on the worksheet. The worksheet must be filled out completely for full credit.

3. When you are done, upload your document and click "submit"/"mark as done".

FYI (For your information) Friday!
1. Write a fun fact about yourself! Make sure to use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence and punctuation at the end.
Examples:
I'm the oldest in my family.
I swim at 5am every morning.
I play tag at the park with my friends on Saturdays.

(If you have time)
2. Make at least one comment on another student's fun fact with a positive comment or question like the ones below.
Examples:
I skateboard, too!
What league do you play volleyball for?
I love that video game! Let's sign on and play together this weekend.

What class job would you like to try out for?
1. Choose one multiple choice option.
2. In a PRIVATE COMMENT, promote yourself in a convincing paragraph that would make others want to choose you for the job. Answer the following questions in the PRIVATE COMMENT:
Why do you want this particular job? Why would you be best for the job? What experience do you have with this job? etc.
**Make sure to use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, and punctuation at the end!**
Punctuation marks are . ? !

Each class job will earn 5 DoJo points per week. Mrs. Barrios and I are working on prizes for you to spend your DoJo points (Delete a Quiz, Theme days, etc.)

What are two things you learned in Social Studies today?
1-
2-

1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Complete the assignment "First Read: Barrio Boy".
3. Make sure to answer all the questions in the activity including the scaffolds (the blue tabs on the left side of the assignment).
4. When you've finished the assignment on StudySync click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.


*Use the PDFs if StudySync is not working for you.

Follow the instructions on the document. Point values per section are provided on the document.

1. Go to Google Classroom.

2. Open the following:
"(9/14) S.S. Classwork/HW" - The Historical Snapshot reading from Monday
"(9/15) S.S. Classwork/Homework" - Your answers to the reading questions.
Click the Google Forms link below to open the quiz.
Use your copies of these documents to help you with the quiz.


3 **You may NOT have the vocabulary terms in front of you during the quiz.**

4. Read the questions on the Google Forms quiz carefully and choose the best answer.

5. When you are finished with your quiz:
-Click "mark as done" on Google Classroom.
-Check your Google Classroom assignments for missing work.
-Finish any unfinished classwork/homework from Math, Science, ELA or Social Studies.
-Read, write or draw or...

If you are finished with everything, take a look at these activities online! 
There are even writing contests, etc. you can enter with your parents’ permission.
https://www.nytimes.com/spotlight/learning-activities-for-students
:)

(9/16) Chronological Order_TheOtherSideoftheSky

1. Read the directions on the document.
2. This activity, as well as this week's StudySync lessons, will help you study for tomorrow's reading quiz.

DIRECTIONS
1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Open the assignment "(9/16) Skill: Textual Evidence"
3. WARM UP = Watch the StudySync TV video and begin answering the scaffold questions.
4. Make sure to answer all the questions in the activity including the scaffolds (the blue tabs on the left side of the assignment).
5. When you've finished the assignment, click "submit" on StudySync and click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.

When you're done...
1. Read for your Active Reading Log this week.
2. Work on any other unfinished assignments.

1. We are grading yesterday's worksheet together in class. Please make sure to write a private comment on yesterday's assignment revising any answers you missed.
2. Make flashcards, a quizziz or a kahoot to study the S.S. vocabulary terms. The terms are attached.
3. Attach the link to your quizziz/kahoot game/virtual flash cards, or take a photo of your physical flashcards and attach the photo. THEN, click "mark as done".

1. Log into StudySync. Open "(9/17) Reading Quiz: The Other Side of the Sky"
2. Use the text to help you answer #1-10. This assignment is due at the end of the period.

1. Use Kami to open the document.
2. Use yesterday's reading, "(9/14) S.S. Classwork/Homework", to answer the questions on today's worksheet. the answer to #2 is under the subheading called "The Rupublic of Rome".
3. When you finish the questions, please spend at least 15 minutes studying the vocabulary terms for this Friday's quiz.

DIRECTIONS
1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Complete the assignment "Close Read: The Other Side of the Sky". You do not have to complete the graphic organizer. *Use the PDFs to re-read if StudySync is not working for you.*
3. Make sure to answer all the questions in the activity including the scaffolds (the blue tabs on the left side of the assignment).
4. When you've finished the assignment on StudySync click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.



When you're done...
1. Read for your Active Reading Log this week.
2. Research "Afghanistan",the country where Farah Ahmedi is from, on Encyclopedia Britannica. https://school.eb.com/levels
username : opa-soc
password : opa-soc

Follow the instructions on the document. Point values per section are provided on the document.

1. We will read "(9/14) Reading - Ancient Rome Historical Snapshot" in class together.
2. Use Kami to highlight/annotate the passage.
Yellow - Highlight unfamiliar terms/questions you have in yellow.
Green - Highlight main ideas of each bolded section in green.
3. Submit the assignment tonight with just the annotated reading.
4. We will complete the questions for classwork/homework on Tuesday 9/15. You may preview them, but they are not due tonight.

Reflect on the reading log assignment from last week by answering the following questions in complete sentences. Make sure to use a capital letter at the beginning of a sentence, and a period at the end.

1. What were the easiest/hardest sections of the Active Reading Log?
2. What questions, if any, do you still have about completing the Active Reading Log?
4. Did you enjoy reading last week,? Why or why not?

*If you finish the question early, you may explore the Encyclopedia Britannica page below for Ancient Rome.
username: opa-soc
password: opa-soc

1. Log into StudySync using the link below.
2. Complete the assignment "First Read: The Other Side of the Sky".
3. Make sure to answer all the questions in the activity including the scaffolds (the blue tabs on the left side of the assignment).
4. When you've finished the assignment on StudySync click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.


ONLY use the PDFs if StudySync is not working for you.

Brittanica school website login info:
username: opa-soc
password: opa-soc

Work collaboratively with your assigned group to create a pre-unit presentation on Google Slides. You will have both class periods today to work on this together for a total of about 55 minutes.
This is not an exhaustive research project, just an initial dive into the unit we will be studying.
Only use the research links below to gather your information. Remember to divide the work evenly among the group members.
If you finish your work early, help a member from your group work on his/her slide.

Your presentation must include the following slides:
-Title Slide (group members' names, today's date and your homeroom university name)
-Geography Slide
(3 facts, photo and website link)
-Religion Slide
(3 facts, photo and website link)
-Achievements Slide
(3 facts, photo and website link)
-People in Leadership Slide
(3 facts, photo and website link)
-Economy Slide
(3 facts, photo and website link)
-Social Structure Slide
(3 facts, photo and website link)

*OPTIONAL* Include a Works Cited slide instead of website links on each slide.

Please fill in the chart with one piece of information per box, minimum.

Remember to answer warm up questions thoughtfully and respectfully.

1. What are facts you already know about September 11, 2001 or personal/family connections you have to the events?
List them below using bullet points.
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*OTIONAL* Extension Activity:
Go to the Brittanica School link and search for "September 11 attacks", or use the link below.

Think of someone who had to take a risk to do something important for someone else. This can be someone in real life or a fictional character. Why do you think they made such a sacrifice for another person? Answer in 2-3 complete sentences.

Example - In "It's a Wonderful Life", the main characters chose to spend all their savings to help the citizens of the town during a financial crisis instead of using the money for their own honeymoon vacation. I think they made that sacrifice because ______________.

Answer the question in complete sentences, paying attention to capital letters, proper punctuation and spelling. Other students will not be able to see your answer.
Rubric -
2 points- Response fully addresses the question and is clear; language is precise.
1 point- Response somewhat addresses the Driving Question or is somewhat unclear; language is somewhat vague (less than 2-3 complete sentences).
0 points- Missing; off-topic.

Complete the assignment "Collaborative Conversations" on StudySync. Make sure to answer all the questions in the scaffolds section. It is a blue tab on the left side of the assignment.
When you've finished the assignment on StudySync click "Mark as Done" on Google Classroom.

What do you remember about the Roman Empire from last year?

Answer the question in 2-3 quick bullet points.

Example -
Last year in Social Studies we learned about:
-__________
-__________
-__________

What is your experience having academic discussions with other students in breakout rooms on Zoom? What worked well? What was challenging? Explain your answer in 2-3 complete sentences.

Example - Having academic discussions with students on Zoom can be beneficial, but sometimes it's difficult. Discussions work well when ________. They are difficult when _________.

Answer the question in complete sentences, paying attention to capital letters, proper punctuation and spelling. Other students will not be able to see your answer.
Rubric -
2 points- Response fully addresses the question and is clear; language is precise.
1 point- Response somewhat addresses the Driving Question or is somewhat unclear; language is somewhat vague (shorter than 2-3 sentences).
0 points- Missing; off-topic.

1. Finish "(9/3) Skill:Annotations" assignment on StudySync.
2. Find 5 books you can read for a future reading log/Literature Day/book report project by Tuesday and write the titles in a private comment below. If you do not have any books at home, ask your parents if you can borrow some from the library and bring them to class on Tuesday. Type a private comment telling me you have done this.
3. Click "mark as done" when these two are complete.

1. Open the document with Google Slides.
2. Answer the questions honestly and in complete sentences.
*Ms. Moss is the only one who will be reading these.*

Please submit the assignment "Email Etiquette Homework" with Kami. Always make a copy before you type using Kami.

If Kami is not working, please use a piece a paper and submit a photo of your work as an attachment here on Google Classroom.

Please answer the four questions below. If you're not sure of an answer, say "I don't know, yet."
1. What is University Orientation at OPA?
2. When is it?
3. Who is asked to attend?
4. Where/how will it be held this year?

Please submit the assignment "email etiquette classwork" with Kami. Always make a copy before you type using Kami.

If Kami is not working, please use a piece a paper and submit a photo of your work as an attachment here on Google Classroom.

1. Log into StudySync.
2. Click on the assignment called "(9/2) Blast".
3. Begin reading the background information, but do NOT submit anything yet.
4. Type "complete" and click "Mark as Done" / "Submit" when this is complete.

Do you think history is important to study? Why or why not? Answer the questions in complete, well-thought out sentences. Pay attention to proper spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar.

Follow the example below:
Ex) I think history is/is not important to study. I believe this because _____. If students didn't study history ___.

Reply to 3 other students with a respectful comment.
Ex) I completely agree! History is something that is necessary to learn because ___.
Ex) Even though I don't agree with you, I see your point. Thank you for providing such a different perspective!

1. What are five books you have at home that you would want to start reading? List them here.
*If you do not have any grade-level appropriate books to read at home, take a look at the book lists below and answer the same question.
2. If you own your own books, are you willing to lend any of your books to classmates? If you do not, would you be interested in borrowing a book from a classmate or from the local library? Will you ask your parents to buy you a few books?

Sentence 1 - Do you think good grades are important? Why or why not?
Sentence 2 - Do you think you can earn all A's and still not succeed in a class? Why or why not?

I think good grades (are/are not) important because _____. I (do/do not) think you can earn all A's and still succeed in a class because _____.

Answer the question in complete sentences, paying attention to capital letters, proper punctuation and spelling. Other students will not be able to see your answer.

Directions:
1. Take a look at Ms. Moss' private comment responses to your previous warm up questions from 8/24-8/28. 2. If Ms. Moss asked you a question about your warm up question, please respond in 1-2 sentences. If there are any warm up questions you did not answer, please do so now.
3. If Ms. Moss didn't ask you any questions in a private comment, find a grade-level appropriate book at your house to read for the next few minutes.
:)
Click "Mark as done" or "Submit" when you're finished.

Please read the PDF and use the Google Form to answer the questions.

This is a multi-day assignment. Please spend a maximum of 30 minutes on the assignment per day. We will also have time to work on this in class on Friday.
If you do not finish before 3pm on Friday, please email Ms. Moss for an extension.

Since this is a Google Form assignment, please keep your tab open on the computer to save your progress. If you have questions or concerns, please come to my office hours at 2:10pm on Thursday, or send me a polite email.

You made it to Friday of your first full week of 7th grade! I am so proud of each and every one of you!
The following question is private and will only be seen by you and me (Ms. Moss).

-Use the following format for your response:
1 - What are 2-3 things you think you did well this week?
(ex. Making it to all your classes on time, completing all your homework, etc...)
2 - What are 2-3 things you think you could improve upon?
(ex. I need to ask other students/my teachers/family members for help more often, I want to raise my hand more in class, etc...)
3 - Who can you ask to help you celebrate your achievements or help you with your areas of weakness?
(ex. I can ask my parents if we can have ice cream to celebrate the first week of classes. I can ask my older siblings to help me with logging into my accounts.)

Were you able to log into StudySync?
If you were, please attach a screenshot of of your login page.
If you were not, please attend my "office hours" today at 2:05pm. Use my Zoom link.
If you have class at 2:05, please send me an email politely asking for help logging into StudySync.

What are three positives about virtual learning? Why?
-Provide three examples in complete sentences.

Sentence 1 -Did you take the Multiple Intelligences (MI) test in Mrs. Barrios' class yesterday? What was your top result? If you did, please read the following descriptions and posters below. If you did not, please take the quiz using the link below, then answer the following questions.
Sentence 2 -Do you think your top result accurately reflects the type of learner you are?
Sentence 3 - Share one example of a time you can remember learning or doing a project with your MI.
Answer in at least 3 complete sentences. Pay attention to spelling, grammar and proper punctuation.
**When you are finished, look at other students' answers to see who else has your MI!**

Ex) I did take the MI test in Mrs. Barrios' class yesterday, and my top result was spatial-visual. I think my top result accurately reflects the type of learner I am because I am always drawing or doodling in my notes. Last year I remember being allowed to paint a poster for a Social Studies project, and it really helped me learn because I could visualize the social pyramid much better through art.


1. Verbal-linguistic: demonstrates strong verbal communication, advanced vocabulary, etc.
2. Logical-mathematical: understands logical and numerical patterns as well as abstract concepts
3. Spatial-visual: visualizes accurately and uses abstract information to picture the information in one’s head
4. Bodily-kinesthetic: skillfully uses and controls the body and objects
5. Musical: produces rhythm and pitch, and appreciates musical values
6. Interpersonal: responds appropriately to others by understanding social cues, motivations and moods
7. Intrapersonal: aware of one’s own feelings, values and thinking processes
8.Naturalist: identifies and categorizes animals, plants and other aspects of nature

But first...say hello to everyone in your group with your name and favorite type of pet.
1. Make a COPY of the Google Doc "Template Student Schedule" and rename it "YOUR NAME - Student Schedule"
2. Log into Aeries and find your class schedule.
3. Copy and paste or type your schedule into the template. Look at Ms. Moss' example for help.
4. Add the Zoom links to your schedule as hyperlinks.
You may change the colors and font to display your personal sense of style if you choose!

*Please use my website link to find the Zoom links.

What is one thing you want your classmates to know about you this year? Why is this important to you? Why is this important for other students to know about you as a scholar? Please answer in a minimum of 3 complete sentences. (These will be read by other students.)

*Pay attention to proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation. Always use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence.*

EXAMPLES:
-I'm in eSports Club and we're looking for new members. This is important to me because we were ranked in the county last year. It's important for other students to know this because I want to recruit the best team I can for eSports Club.
-I participate in club soccer and we made it to nationals last year...
-My family just moved here and I want to learn more about the area..
-I'm new to OPA and I want to attend the "New to OPA" zoom session on Friday...
-I've been going to OPA since Kindergarten...

What is one thing you want your teachers to know about you this year? Why is this important to you? Why is this important for a teacher to know about you as a scholar? Please answer in a minimum of 3 complete sentences.

*Pay attention to proper English grammar, spelling and punctuation. Always use capital letters at the beginning of a sentence.*

You may use one of the examples, or write your own answer.
EXAMPLES:
-Is it your first year at OPA? Are you nervous to start a new school online?
-Are you trying to earn all A's this year and want to be challenged?
-Do you have any personal/family challenges that make virtual learning more difficult?
-Do you love to help others and want to find ways to volunteer this year?
etc.
-Do you struggle with a certain school subject and need extra help?
-Were you bullied in the past and want to make better friendships?