Mrs. Sierra's 7th Grade Reading


Language Arts Dept   |    210-824-3231    |    suesie@ahisd.net

Conference Schedule:  2nd period
Monday-9:15-10:01        Tuesday:- 2:36-3:25         Wednesday-1:43-2:31          Thursday-10:06-10:55          Friday-9:15-10:01

Please check the links at the bottom of this page for important links and forms.
Weekly Schedule of Assignments

WEEK
ENRICHED READING 7-PERIODS 3,4,6,8
REGULAR READING 7-PERIOD 7
MAY 16-23
PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HIS OR HER COPY OF ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS TO CLASS EVERY DAY.

Week of May 19-23
CLASS: Enriched Reading 7, Periods 3,4,6,8
[Plans for the previous week follow this page.]

Monday, May 19
Assignment:
1. Reading Ck Qz— Enchantress from the Stars --“The Dragon
2. Discuss chapter-- read significant passages orally,
     discuss vocabulary and continue annotating the  book for important quotes, details, ideas.

HW:  RDG CK QZ ON “THE ENDING” AND “EPILOGUE”IS ON WED; VOCAB TEST ON “THE DRAGON” AND “THE ENDING” AND “EPILOGUE” IS ON THURSDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET, HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS, THEMES.

Tuesday, May 20
Assignment:
     1. Continue discussing and reading

HW:  RDG CK QZ ON “THE ENDING” AND “EPILOGUE”IS ON WED; VOCAB TEST ON “THE DRAGON” AND “THE ENDING” AND “EPILOGUE” IS ON THURSDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET, HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS, THEMES.

Wednesday, May 21
Assignment:
1. Reading Ck Qz on Enchantress from the Stars--The Ending” and “Epilogue”
2. Discuss chapter-- read significant passages orally, discuss vocabulary and continue annotating the  
    book for important quotes, details, ideas

HW: VOCAB TEST ON “THE DRAGON” AND “THE ENDING” AND “EPILOGUE” IS ON THURSDAY.  READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET.

Thursday, May 22
Assignment:
1.      Vocabulary Test- Enchantress from the Stars—The Dragon,” “The Ending,” and “Epilogue”
2.  Finish discussing Enchantress from the Stars, “The Dragon,” The Ending” and “Epilogue”

     HW:

 Friday, May 23
Assignment:
1.  Finish discussing Enchantress from the Stars, “The Dragon,” The Ending,” and “Epilogue.”


Long Term Project—
Please note that your child’s agenda will have the most up to date assignment information.
PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HIS OR HER COPY OF AMONG THE HIDDEN TO CLASS EVERY DAY.


Week of May 19-23
CLASS: Reading 7, Period 7
[Plans for the previous week follow this page.]

Monday, May 19
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN--Literature Groups Chapters 25-26, PP. 119-124—finish reading and complete task sheets for Ch 25-26.

HW: FINISH READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 25-26.

Tuesday, May 20
Assignment:
1.   Discuss chapters 25-26, then begin reading Ch 27-28, pp. 125-137. Complete task sheets.

HW: CONTIUE READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 27-28, PP. 125-137. BE READY TO DISCUSS CH 27-28 AT BEGINNING OF CLASS ON WED.

Wednesday, May 21
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN--Literature Groups Chapters 27-28, pp. 125-137—discuss task sheets for Ch 27-28.

HW: FINISH READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 27-28, IF NECESSARY

Thursday, May 22
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN-- Literature Groups Chapters 29-30, PP. 138-152. Read Ch 29-30 and work on task sheets.

HW:  FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR CH 29-30, IF NECESSARY AND BE READY TO DISCUSS ON FRIDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Friday, May 23
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN --Literature Groups Chapters 29-30, PP. 138-152—discuss task sheets for Ch 29-30.


HW:FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR ANY CHAPTERS NOT YET COMPLETED.

Long Term Project—
.
Please note that your child’s agenda will have the most up to date assignment information.
MAY 12-16
PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HIS OR HER COPY OF ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS TO CLASS EVERY DAY.


Week of May 12-16
CLASS: Enriched Reading 7, Periods 3,4,6,8
[Plans for the previous week follow this page.]

Monday, May 12
Assignment:
1. Reading Ck Qz— Enchantress from the Stars --“The Fire
2. Discuss chapter-- read significant passages orally,
     discuss vocabulary and continue annotating the  book for important quotes, details, ideas.

HW:  RDG CK QZ ON “THE SACRIFICE” IS ON WED; VOCAB TEST ON “THE FIRE” AND “THE SACRIFICE” IS ON FRIDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET, HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS, THEMES.

Tuesday, May 13
Assignment:
     1. 7TH grade field trip to Sea World

HW:  RDG CK QZ ON “THE SACRIFICE” IS TOMORROW,  WED; VOCAB TEST ON “THE FIRE” AND “THE SACRIFICE” IS ON FRIDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET, HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS, THEMES.
        
Wednesday, May 14
Assignment:
1. Reading Ck Qz on Enchantress from the Stars--The Sacrifice
2. Discuss chapter-- read significant passages orally, discuss vocabulary and continue annotating the  
    book for important quotes, details, ideas

HW: VOCAB TEST ON “THE FIRE” AND “THE SACRIFICE” IS ON FRIDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET.

Thursday, May 15
Assignment:
        1.  Finish discussing Enchantress from the Stars, The Sacrifice.”
      
HW:  1. READ ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS, THE DRAGON,” PP. 230-258; BOX VOCAB WORDS, UNDERLINE SENTENCE; ANNOTATE THE  BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS, THEMES. READING CHECK QUIZ WILL BE NEXT MONDAY.

Friday, May 16
Assignment:
1.      Vocabulary Test- Enchantress from the Stars—The Fire” and “The Sacrifice

HW:  1. FINISH READING ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS, THE DRAGON,” PP.230-258; BOX VOCAB WORDS, UNDERLINE SENTENCE; ANNOTATE THE BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS, THEMES. READING CHECK QUIZ WILL BE ON MONDAY.


Long Term Project—
Please note that your child’s agenda will have the most up to date assignment information.
PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HIS OR HER COPY OF AMONG THE HIDDEN TO CLASS EVERY DAY.


Week of May 12-16
CLASS: Reading 7, Period 7
[Plans for the previous week follow this page.]

Monday, May 12
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 17-18—finish reading and complete task sheets
    for Ch 17-18.
2.  Discuss these chapters, then begin reading Ch 19-20, pp. 89-99.

HW: FINISH READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 19-20, IF NECESSARY, FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR 19-20.

Tuesday, May 13
Assignment:
1.  7TH GRADE FIELD TRIP TO SEA WORLD

HW: CONTIUE READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 19-20. BE READY TO DISCUSS CH 19-20 AT BEGINNING OF CLASS ON WED.

Wednesday, May 14
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 19-20—discuss task sheets for Ch 19-20.
2. Read Ch 21-22, PP. 100-113, and work on task sheets.

HW: FINISH READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 21-22, IF NECESSARY. FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR 21-22.

Thursday, May 15
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 21-22—discuss task sheets for Ch 21-22.
2. Read Ch 23-24, 114-118 and complete task sheets.

HW:  FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR CH 23-24, IF NECESSARY AND BE READY TO DISCUSS ON FRIDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS.

Friday, May 16
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 23-24—discuss task sheets
     for Ch 23-24.
2. Read Ch 25-26, pp. 119-124; complete task sheets.

HW:FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR Ch 25-26 AND BE READY TO DISCUSS ON MONDAY.

Long Term Project—
.
Please note that your child’s agenda will have the most up to date assignment information.
MAY 5-9
PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HIS OR HER COPY OF ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS TO CLASS EVERY DAY.


Week of May 5-9
CLASS: Enriched Reading 7, Periods 3,4,6,8
[Plans for the previous week follow this page.]

Monday, May 5
Assignment:
1. Reading Ck Qz— Enchantress from the Stars --“The
    Awakening”
2. Discuss chapter-- read significant passages orally,
    discuss vocabulary and continue annotating the  book for    
     important quotes, details, ideas.

HW:  RDG CK QZ ON “THE STONE” IS ON WED; VOCAB TEST ON “THE AWAKENING” AND “THE STONE” IS ON FRIDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET, HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE  BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS.

Tuesday, May 6
Assignment:
     1. Continue discussing Enchantress from the Stars --“The
         Awakening” -- read significant passages
        orally, discuss vocabulary and continue annotating the  book    
         for important quotes, details, ideas.

HW:  RDG CK QZ ON “THE STONE” IS ON WED; VOCAB TEST ON “THE AWAKENING” AND “THE STONE” IS ON FRIDAY. READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET,  HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE  BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS.
        
Wednesday, May 7
Assignment:
1. Reading Ck Qz on Enchantress from the Stars-- “The Stone”
2. Discuss chapter-- read significant passages orally, discuss
   vocabulary and continue annotating the  
    book for important quotes, details, ideas

HW: VOCAB TEST ON “THE AWAKENING” AND “THE STONE” IS ON FRIDAY. BEGIN READING “THE FIRE”-- READ AND WORK ON VOCAB PACKET,  HIGHLIGHTING VOCABULARY AND ANNOTATING THE  BOOK FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS.

Thursday, May 8
Assignment:
        1.  Finish discussing Enchantress from the Stars, “The Stone.”
      
HW:  1. FINISH READING ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS, “THE FIRE,” PP. 177-201; BOX VOCAB WORDS, UNDERLINE SENTENCE; ANNOTATE THE  BOOK  FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS READING CHECK QUIZ WILL BE  NEXT MONDAY.

Friday, May 9
Assignment:
        1. Vocabulary Test- Enchantress from the Stars—“The
             Awakening” and “The Stone”

HW:  1. CONTINUE READING ENCHANTRESS FROM THE STARS, “THE FIRE,” PP.177-201; BOX VOCAB WORDS, UNDERLINE SENTENCE; ANNOTATE THE  BOOK  FOR IMPORTANT QUOTES, DETAILS, IDEAS READING CHECK QUIZ WILL BE  ON MONDAY.


Long Term Project—
Please note that your child’s agenda will have the most up to date assignment information.
PARENTS, PLEASE BE SURE THAT YOUR CHILD BRINGS HIS OR HER COPY OF AMONG THE HIDDEN TO CLASS EVERY DAY.



Week of May 5-9
CLASS: Reading 7, Period 7
[Plans for the previous week follow this page.]

Monday, May 5
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 13-14—read
     and complete task sheets for  Ch 13-14.

HW: FINISH READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 13-14, IF NECESSARY. BE READY TO DISCUSS ON TUESDAY.





Tuesday, May 6
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 13-14—discuss
    task sheets for Ch 13-14.
2. Read Ch 15-16 and work on task sheets.

HW: CONTIUE READING AND DOING TASK SHEETS FOR CH 15-16.






Wednesday, May 7
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 15-16—finish
    task sheets for Ch 15-16 and discuss chapters by the end of class.
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HW: NONE







Thursday, May 8
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 17-18—read chapters and work on task sheets.

HW:  FINISH TASK SHEETS FOR CH 17-18, IF NECESSARY AND BE READY TO DISCUSS ON FRIDAY AT BEGINNING OF CLASS.



Friday, May 9
Assignment:
1.  AMONG THE HIDDEN Literature Groups Chapters 17-18—discuss
   task sheets  for Ch 17-18.
2. Begin reading Ch 19-20.

HW:NONE




Long Term Project—
Please note that your child’s agenda will have the most up to date assignment information.


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