Gerrits - 7 - 1st Assignments

Create a slideshow with your team on one of the following topics for New York 1909

Teams:
Fashion
Photos
Music
Cost of Living

I can analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact 
I can work collaboratively to learn more about the time period and prepare for individual presentations.
I can come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. (CCSS: SL.7.1a)

Part 1: Graphic Organizer worksheet (quotes/paraphrase, citation) Turn in Here

Part 2: Introduction Paragraph Turn into Introduction Paragraph Assignment



Questions: (choose 1 to research)
Is technology leading to the downfall of relationships? Why or why not?
Is technology ruining our lives? Why or why not?
Is technology destroying our social skills?Why or why not?
What is the impact of technology on kids?
Is technology harmful to our health?

Has technology impacted our lives for the better?
Resource:
Use the citationgenerator.com for citation support

Create a Google Doc
Write an Introduction Paragraph
Use the attached Exemplar to help map out your sentences.
Do NOT copy the exemplar!

Use the rubric and graphic organizer to help you create your own short story.

Book Creator 
HNCHBQX

PARTS TO TURN IN HERE:
Rough Draft with Peer Review
Final Draft (ready to publish!)
Graphic Organizer
Book Cover

Create a movie poster using Canva of your favorite short story we read this quarter! Download it as a PDF and upload it here to turn in.

Instructions
Read the article about Indigenous Peoples. 
Write down on a Google Doc:
One thing that will stick with you
Two things you have questions about
Three things you learned


R.A.C.E.S paragraph answering Why have some states changed Columbus Day to Indigenous People's Day?

Come up with a question from "The Lottery" 

Answer it either yourself or with a partner using R.A.C.E.S

Characters can have many traits (dynamic) or few (flat). They are influenced by their environment and the folks around them. 
Look at the photo  (by Norman Rockwell)  
Choose one of the characters 
Write in 3rd person point of view 
Describe the setting, situation, and character traits
Show, don't tell!!!
Use dialogue to enhance your writing
Use your imagery (5 senses) to describe feelings and setting
300 word minimum

Create a doc with your table and submit your group story! Each student writes a line, color coded, and continues until the story is finished.

Dialogue required!
Needs a beginning, middle, and end. 
Relatable content to being in 7th grade. 

What does the white umbrella represent in the short story "The White Umbrella" by Gish Jen?

Using imagery and descriptive language, describe your chosen picture in a short story.
Turn in here!

Grading based on completion, not score.
Must be completed in-class

In class only