Homework for Friday, December 6th 2013

Language Arts:  Continue independent reading.  The biography must be read by December 13th.  The reading log is due this day as well.  The project is due on December 17th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish questions for Scenes 5 & 6 of A Christmas Carol if you did not finish them in class today.   Don't forget about independent reading.

Homework for Thursday, December 5th 2013

Language Arts:  Study for your vocabulary quiz on the list for A Christmas Carol.  You can use the flashcards from the previous post to help you study.

Advanced Language Arts:  Study for your vocabulary quiz on the list for A Christmas Carol.  You can use the flashcards from the previous post to help you study.  Also, finish reading Scenes 3 & 4, and complete the questions for those scenes.

Homework for Tuesday, November 26th 2013

Language Arts:  Complete the vocabulary context sentences for A Christmas Carol if you did not finish them in class.  You can use the resources below to study for your quiz on Friday, Dec 6th 2013.



Advanced LA:  Work on the food drive initiative assignment.  You can use the vocabulary flashcards above to study for your quiz on Friday, December 6th 2013.

Homework for Monday, November 25th 2013

Language Arts:  There are no assignments due tomorrow.  Keep in mind the independent reading (biography) must be read by December 13th.  The reading log is also due on this day.  The project is due on December 17th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:   There are no assignments due tomorrow.  Keep in mind the independent reading (biography) must be read by December 13th.  The reading log is also due on this day.  The project is due on December 16th 2013.

Homework for Monday, November 18th 2013

Language Arts:  You have a quiz on the nonfiction shark articles tomorrow.  It will be an open book application quiz.  You can use any of the nonfiction resources in your binder to help you study.  The biography you chose from the library and the provided reading log must be completed by Friday, December 13th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:  You have a quiz on the nonfiction shark articles tomorrow.  It will be an open book application quiz.  You can use any of the nonfiction resources in your binder to help you study.  The biography you chose from the library and the provided reading log must be completed by Friday, December 13th 2013.

Use the resources below to study for Fridays' vocabulary quiz:

Homework for Thursday, November 14th 2013

Language Arts:  The "Great White Sharks" post reading handout is due on Monday.  You will have time to work on it in the library tomorrow if you remember to bring your literature book to the library with you.

Advanced Language Arts:  The "Great White Sharks" post reading handout is due on Monday.  Also, study for your vocabulary quiz.

Homework for Monday, November 18th 2013

Language Arts:  Your Book Report Blocks book project is due on Wednesday, November 14th!

Advanced Language Arts:  Use the resources below to study for Friday's quiz on List 11:

Homework for Thursday, November 7th 2013

Language Arts: Complete through number 15 on the "What Do You Know About Sharks?" handout.  This article is on page 908 in your literature book.

Advanced Language Arts:  Complete the "What Do You Know About Sharks?" handout.  Also, study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz on List 10.

Advanced LA Vocabulary

Attention Advanced LA:  Use the resources below to study for your  vocabulary quiz on List 10.  The affixes on the bottom of your sentences will also be included on your quiz.

Homework for Wednesday, November 6th 2013

Language Arts:  Don't forget you should be working on your independent reading each day.  The book must be read and the reading log must be completed by November 11th 2013.  The Book Reports Blocks project is due on November 14th 2013.

Homework for Friday, November 1st 2013

Language Arts:  You don't have anything due on Monday, but you should be working on ongoing projects.  You have a test on nonfiction terms on November 6th 2013.  Your independent book and reading log are due on November 11th 2013.  The "Book Report Blocks" project is due on November 14th 2013.

You can use the resources below to help you study for your test on nonfiction terms:
Advanced Language Arts:  Complete vocabulary context sentences for List 10.  If you did not turn it in yet, the "Book Report Blocks" project is due Monday as well.  Keep in mind you will have a nonfiction terms test on November 6th 2013.

Vocabulary Flashcards for Advanced LA: List 9

Attention Advanced LA:  Use the resources below to study for Friday's vocabulary quiz on List 9!

Homework for Tuesday, October 29th 2013

Language Arts:  Study for your test on the short story, "The Last Dog."

Homework for Monday, October 28th 2013

Language Arts:  Complete "The Last Dog" plot diagram graphic organizer.

Advanced Language Arts:  Study for tomorrow's test on "The Last Dog."  The independent book project is due on Friday, November 1st 2013.

Homework for Thursday, October 24th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish reading "The Last Dog" and answer the remaining reading comprehension questions.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish reading "The Last Dog" and answer the remaining comprehension questions.  Also, you have a vocabulary quiz tomorrow and your independent reading log is due.

Homework for Tuesday, October 22nd 2013

Language Arts:  Finish your "Amigo Brothers" journal entry and "Last Dog" vocabulary sentences if you did not finish them in class today.  Also, keep in mind your independent novel and reading log need finished by November 11th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish your "Amigo Brothers" journal entry and root word concept map if you did not finish them in class today.  Also, your independent novel and reading log need finished by Friday, October 25th 2013.

Homework for Monday, October 21st 2013

Language Arts:  Continue to read your independent reading novel and work on the plot focus reading guide.  The book must be read and the reading guide must be complete by November 11th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:  Continue to read your independent reading novel and work on the plot focus reading guide.  The book must be read and the reading guide must be complete by this Friday, October 25th 2013.  Also, use the resources below to study for Friday's vocabulary quiz on List 8:  "How Germane, My Dear."

Homework for Friday, October 18th 2013

Language Arts:  Study for Monday's test on the short story "Amigo Brothers."  Also, your independent reading book and reading log are due on November 11th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:  Study for Monday's test on the short story "Amigo Brothers."  Also, finish List 8 context sentences.

Homework for Thursday, October 17th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish the "Amigo Brothers" post reading/review questions.

Advanced Language Arts:  Study for your List 7 Vocabulary Quiz.

Homework for Wednesday, October 16th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish reading the short story "Amigo Brothers" on page 324 in your literature book, and complete the question sheet from class.  Also, don't forget to study for your vocabulary words for your quiz tomorrow.  You can use the digital flashcards from yesterday's post to help you study.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish the "Amigo Brothers" plot diagram.  Don't forget to work on your independent reading.

Homework for Tuesday, October 15th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish the two vocabulary worksheets based on the "Amigo Brothers" list.  I know I collected your list today, but the words and definitions are also in your starter, and you can access them by using the resources below:


Advanced Language Arts:  Complete the post reading questions for the short story "Amigo Brothers."

Homework for Monday, October 14th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish vocabulary context sentences for "Amigo Brothers."

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish reading "Amigo Brothers" and complete front page of reading questions.

Homework for Friday, October 11th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish typing the final copy of your Walk Two Moons performance task using Google Drive.  Be sure to bring your rough draft and revising sheet back to school because I will be collecting them for points on Monday.

Advanced Language Arts:  Complete List 7 context sentences.  Use the resources below to study for your list 7 quiz on Friday, October 18th 2013.

Homework for Wednesday, October 10th 2013

Language Arts:  Use your outline to finish writing the rough draft of your Walk Two Moons  performance task.

Advanced Language Arts:  Study for tomorrow's test on the short story "Thank You M'am."  Also, don't forget you have a vocabulary quiz on Friday and independent reading due on October 25th!

Homework for Tuesday, October 8th 2013

Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for you test on Chapters 25-44 of Walk Two Moons.  Also, you may begin the rough draft of your Walk Two Moons performance task using your outline.  The rough draft will be due on Thursday.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish the "Thank You M'am" questions if you did not finish them in class.

Enrichment Opportunity!

Due Monday, October 14th 2013

For up to 5 bonus points, write a 1 page research paper on one of the topics below:

Option 1:  The setting of “Thank You, M’am” is Harlem, New York City.  Type a one page research paper explaining how and when Harlem was established as an African-American community.   Discuss the social and economic transformation of Harlem over the years.  How is the setting different today than it was in "Thank You M'am?"

Option 2:  Langston Hughes, the author of "Thank You M'am," is a significant person in history.  Type a one page research paper describing his contributions to society.  Also, describe the Harlem Renaissance and the types of art forms popular during this period.  Explain how Langston Hughes' works fit into this historical setting.

Homework for Monday, October 7th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish your Walk Two Moons performance task outline if you did not finish it in class today.  On Wednesday, you will have a test on Chapters 25-44 of Walk Two Moons.

Advanced Language Arts:  Make any final revisions to your Tangerine performance task using Google Drive.  Then, join my class on Edmodo amd link your Edmodo backpack to your Google Drive.  Finally, turn in the assignment from your backpack using the assignment link in Edmodo.

Homework for Friday, October 4th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish the Walk Two Moons performance task prewrite if you did not finish it in class.  Also, don't forget you must read the rest of Walk Two Moons (Chapters 35-44) for Monday and complete the Chapters 35-44 worksheet.  You will have a test on Chapters 25-44 of Walk Two Moons on Wednesday, October 9th 2013.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish revising and editing your Tangerine performance task on Google Drive.  Also, List 6 context sentences are due Monday.  Use the resources below to study for Friday's quiz on List 6.

Homework for Thursday, October 3rd 2013

Language Arts:  Finish your poetry connections handout that is based on the short story "Thank You M'am."  Also, Chapters 35-44 of Walk Two Moons  must be read by Monday, October 7th and the worksheet for those chapters must be complete.

Advanced Language Arts:  Use the feedback from the peer revision session to revise and edit your rough draft.  Be sure to actually make changes and improve your paper!  Through Google, I am able to track every change you made, including when you made it, so you are accountable for improving your paper!  Also, study for your vocabulary quiz.

Homework for Wednesday, October 2nd 2013

Language Arts: Don't forget to study for tomorrow's test on the short story "Thank You M'am." The test will assess your comprehension of the story, as well as the vocabulary that goes along with it. To study, you can reference your book, the two handouts with questions we reviewed in class, the graphic organizer, and the context sentences.  You can also study using the vocabulary resources posted on the blog on September 25th 2013.  Be sure to study the words for the Language Arts class, not Advanced Language Arts.

Advanced Language Arts:  Finish typing the rough draft of your Tangerine performance task using Google Drive.

Homework for Thursday, September 26th 2013 (Due Monday)

REMINDER:  Tomorrow, Friday, September 27th, is Fit Day.  Be sure to wear athletic clothes and dress in layers as we will be outside for a large portion of the day!

Language Arts:  For Monday, September 30th, be sure to finish reading chapters 25-34 of Walk Two Moons and complete the worksheet for those chapters as well.

Advanced Language Arts:  For Monday, September 30th, be sure to finish the prewriting for the Tangerine performance task if you haven't already done so.  Also, complete your context sentences for List 5.  Use the resources below to study for Friday's vocabulary quiz:

Homework for Wednesday, September 25th 2013

Language Arts:  Complete the "Thank You M'am" vocabulary handout.  Also, keep in mind that chapters 25-34 of Walk Two Moons is due on Monday, September 30th 2013.  Use the resources below to help study your vocabulary.



Advanced Language Arts:  Study for your vocabulary quiz!  Use the resources below to help:

Homework for Monday, September 23rd 2013

Language Arts:  Be sure to finish the questions on the short story "Seventh Grade."  The correct sheet says "Story Review Questions" at the top.  (We have already completed the sheet that says "During Reading Questions.")  Also, keep in mind that the next section of Walk Two Moons  is due on Monday, September 30th.  You need to read Chapters 25-34 and complete the worksheet for those chapters.

Advanced Language Arts:  Complete the Tangerine analysis questions, and be prepared to participate in a group discussion tomorrow with the other Advanced Language Arts class.

Homework for Wednesday, September 18th 2013

Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for your vocabulary quiz on the words from the short story "Seventh Grade."  Also, your literature books need covered by tomorrow.

Advanced Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for your vocabulary quiz on List 3.  If you didn't finish the vocabulary graph and/or plot diagram in class, be sure to do so.  Also, your literature books need covered by tomorrow.

Remind 101 Messaging Service

Use the links below to access the information to sign up for Language Arts information and updates via text messages or e-mail.

Language Arts Instructions

Advanced Language Arts Instructions

"Seventh Grade" Vocabulary Resource

Attention Language Arts Students:  You can use the resources below to help you study and prepare for your vocabulary quiz on Thursday, September 19th 2013.

Homework for Tuesday, September 17th 2013

Language Arts:  Complete any questions on the "Seventh Grade" reading questions that we did not finish in class.  The short story "Seventh Grade" is on page 36 in your literature book.  Also, Chapters 15-24 of Walk Two Moons must be read for tomorrow and the worksheet for these chapters must be complete.

Advanced Language Arts:  Complete "Seventh Grade" journal entry.  Finish reading Tangerine by Monday, September 23rd 2013.

Advanced LA: List 3

Attention Advanced LA:  Use the resources below to study for your vocabulary quiz on Thursday, September 19, 2013.

Advanced LA: List Two

Attention Advanced Language Arts:  Use the resources below to study for your upcoming vocabulary quiz!

Advanced Language Arts List 1: "How Much is a Dearth?"

Use the resources below to study for your list 1 vocabulary quiz on Friday, September 6th.

Survey for Class on Tuesday, June 4th 2013

Please use the link below to take a survey about your experience in Language Arts class this year.

Click here to take survey!

Thank you!

Comic Book Instructions for Class on Friday, May 31st 2013

Task:  Create a comic book using the plot of your own story chain OR the plot of “The Monsters are Due on Maple Street.”  You can use either Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.  The comic book must include the following:

•   At least 6 pages  *each page must include an illustration and a caption
•  Speech bubbles for your characters when necessary
• At least 6 words from the story chain list
• 3 uses of onomatopoeia
• Scenes that effectively tell the complete story, including a resolution
• Use correct grammar and punctuation

You will turn in your assignment using Edmodo.  There is an assignment created called “Comic Book.”  Name your file lastname_comic book before turning it in as an attachment.

Thank you!

CRISPIN Chapters 37-46 Vocabulary

Attention Advanced LA:  Use the resources below to study for your test on Friday.

HOOT Chapters 16-Epilogue Vocabulary

Attention Language Arts Classes:  Use the resources below to study for Friday's test on Hoot.

BOOK PROJECT DUE

Attention Language Arts and Advanced Language Arts:  Independent book projects are due tomorrow!  You must turn in the draft as well as the final copy booklet.  Advanced LA Students also need to turn in the full-size movie poster.  Language Arts students can complete the full size poster for up to 5 bonus points.

Homework for Friday, April 5th

LA and Advanced LA:  If you did not finish your brainstorming and the draft of your introduction paragraph in class, please make sure you finish it for Monday.  Have a great weekend :)

Advanced LA: List 22

Attention Advanced LA:  Use the resources below to study for your List 22 Vocabulary Quiz.  The quiz will be on Friday, April 12th 2013.  Good luck!

Homework for Tuesday, March 26th and Advanced List 21

Language Arts:  Tomorrow you have a test on persuasive techniques.   Be sure to study your guided notes and other class materials!

Advanced Language Arts:  Tomorrow you have a test on persuasive techniques.   Be sure to study your guided notes and other class materials!  Also, use the resources below to study for your vocabulary quiz on List 21.  The quiz is on Thursday, March 28th 2013.

Advanced LA: Google Survery

Attention Advanced LA:  Please use the link below to complete the survey.  Thanks :)

Google Survey

Advanced LA: List 20

Attention Advanced LA:  Use the resources below to study for Friday's  vocabulary quiz!

Homework for Thursday, March 14th, & Advanced List 19

Language Arts & Advanced Language Arts:
Be sure to finish your Ad Tracker for homework tonight!

Attention Advanced Language Arts:
In addition to finishing your Ad Tracker, you need to study for your vocabulary quiz.  Use the resources below as a study aide!

Remind 101: Text Message and/or Email Alerts

Attention Titan Students and Parents:  Please sign-up for Mrs. Wolf's text message and/or email alerts as an additional way to stay up-to-date in Language Arts class.  

Instructions to sign up for Mrs. Wolf's Language Arts class.

Instructions to sign up for Mrs. Wolf's Advanced Language Arts class.

NOTE: This is NOT a substitution for PowerSchool and the Titan Language Arts Blog.  Please continue to use PowerSchool as the main source for due dates.  

Homework for Friday, February 22nd 2013

Language Arts:  If you didn't finish the symbol portion of "Eating Poetry," it is due on Monday.  Also, don't forget to read your independent reading book and work on the reading log.  The book needs read by Friday, March 1st 2012.

Advanced Language Arts:  If you didn't finish the symbol portion of "Eating Poetry," it is due on Monday.  The reading log for your historical fiction book is due on Monday as well.  Use the resources below to study for your vocabulary quiz on List 17:  Moods and Dispositions.

Homework for Thursday, February 14th 2012

Language Arts & Advanced Language Arts:  If you finished your imagery sense poem in class today, you don't have anything due on Tuesday; however, please don't forget about your independent reading book.  The long weekend would be a great time to get caught up on some reading.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Homework for Tuesday, February 13th 2013

Language Arts & Advanced Language Arts:  If you did not finish your imagery draft in class, be sure to finish it tonight.  Also, be sure to study for your test on Chapters 9-11 of The Incredible Journey.

Homework for Monday, February 11th 2013

Language Arts & Advanced Language Arts:  Be sure to complete the review sheet for Chapters 9-11 of The Incredible Journey.  Also, look over the new independent reading log format.  If you have any questions, we will discuss them in class tomorrow.  Your test on Chapters 9-11 of The Incredible Journey will be on Wednesday, February 13th 2013.

Homework and Study Aids for Thursday, January 31st

Language Arts:  Finish reading Chapter 6 of The Incredible Journey and answer questions if you didn't finish in class.  Also, use the resources below to study for your vocabulary quiz.
Advanced Language Arts:  Use the resources below to study for tomorrow's test!

Homework for Thursday, January 17th 2013

Language Arts:  Be sure to complete the plot sequence for your alternate ending of the Titan battle on Mt. Olympus.

If you did not turn in your signed entry form for the Jackie Robinson Contest, please do so on Tuesday.

Advanced Language Arts:  Complete handout for new vocabulary words:  Popular Pairs of Opposites II.  Digital flashcards and study resources can be found below.

Be sure to gather props and costumes for your mythology alternate ending performances.  The performances will begin on Wednesday.

Homework for Friday, January 11th 2013

Language Arts:  Finish revising and editing the rough draft of your mythology performance task.

Advanced Language Arts:  Work on the rough draft of your mythology performance task.  It would probably be a good idea to get the introduction and two body paragraphs done since the entire rough draft is due on Tuesday.

Advanced LA: List 15 Flashcards

Use the resources below to study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz on List 15:

Advanced LA Performance Task

Attention Advanced LA: Use the link below to access the template for your mythology performance task rough draft. You are going to click "File," and then "Make a copy." It should copy it to your Google Drive. Then change the name to "lastname_mythologydraft." *Use your own last name.

Click here for link!

Examples of Topic Sentences and Introduction Paragraph

Jackie Robinson Contest

Don't forget about the Jackie Robinson Art, Essay, and Poetry Contest!  While we will be revising and writing a final copy of the required poem or essay in class, you are welcome to submit an entry in each category.  Entries beyond the one required for class are worth up to five extra credit points.  All entries must be submitted to me by March 1, 2013.  See the official entry form below for details.  Good luck!

Homework and Study Aides for Monday, January 7th

Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for your test on mythology.  It is on the myths "Prometheus" and "Phaethon, Son of Apollo," as well as the mythology vocabulary list.  Use the resources below to study the vocabulary words!

Advanced Language Arts:  Don't forget to study for your test on mythology.  It is on the myths "Prometheus" and "Phaethon, Son of Apollo."

Homework for Thursday, January 3rd 2013

Be sure to finish the "Prometheus" Reading Questions for homework tonight.  The myth is on page 648 in your literature book.