2. Thank You Ma m Story Pyramid Student Task Sheet

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1 Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 10/23/17 - Day 2 ATB: Picture Prompt Type 1. Write a topic sentence for a paragraph that summarizes a story inspired by the photo above. Activities: 1.Vocabulary Unit 2 Kahoot Quiz/Review (Test Tuesday 10/24) 2. Thank You Ma m Story Pyramid Student Task Sheet Obj. Draw a picture to represent the meaning of vocabulary terms? 2. Draw a story pyramid to summarize a short story.

2 NAME DATE STORY PYRAMID Student Task Sheet Directions: Fill in the pyramid with the following information. Use your completed story pyramid as an outline for independently writing a one-paragraph summary of the literary work you read. Line 1. Write the theme of the literary work. Line 2. Write the first and last name of the main character (if applicable) or write the first name of the main character and the name of another important character. Line 3. Write three characteristics of the main character (3 adjectives to describe this character). Line 4. Write four words that describe the setting. Line 5. Write five words to classify the kind of literary work that was read. Line 6. Using six words, write a sentence that states the problem or conflict in the literary work. Line 7. Using seven words, write a sentence that tells about an important event in the literary work. Line 8. Using eight words, write a sentence that tells about the solution to the problem or conflict in the literary work. STORY PYRAMID ASSESSMENT 2A.C

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6 Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 10/24/17 Day 3 ATB: What s Going On in This Picture? Type 1: After looking closely at the image above, answer the three questions below in one paragraph. 1. What is going on in this picture? 2. What do you see that makes you say that? 3. What more can you find? Activities: 1. Vocabulary Unit 2 Test 2. Complete Story Pyramid Task Sheet for Thank You Ma m 3. Type 2. List the five components for a START sentence and the five components for a TTART sentence. Draw a Venn Diagram to explain how the two sentences are similar and different. (Use the notes below.) Obj. 1. Draw a story pyramid to summarize a story. 2. Explain the difference between a START sentence and a TTART sentence.

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9 Topic Sentence with T T, ART T Type of Literary Work (Short Story, Novel, Poem etc ) T, Title in quotes, A Author R Right Verb Synonym for teach T Theme (Short statement that explains lesson or moral of the literary work) In the (Type of Literary Work) ( Title, in Quotes), (Author) (synonym for teaches) that (short statement for theme. Example: In the short story Seventh Grade, Gary Soto demonstrates that love makes us do crazy things.

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11 10/25/17 - Day 4 ATB: Country of the Week Thailand Answer the multiple choice questions. When you are done check your answers with the link below. 1. Identify where Thailand would be on the map below. 2. Politics King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, who took the throne of the kingdom once known as shortly after World War II and held it for more than 70 years, establishing himself as a revered personification of Thai nationhood, died on Oct. 13, 2016 in Bangkok. He was 88 and one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history. A. Ceylon B. Siam C. Kampuchea D. East Pakistan 3. Geography In villages on the outskirts of, Thailand s capital city, Buddhist monks travel by boat from their monasteries every day to ask for alms. A. Kathmandu B. Beijing C. Saigon D. Bangkok

12 4. Culture Southeast Asia is famous for its, delighting tourists and locals alike with tasty, inexpensive dishes like spicy som tam (green papaya salad) in Bangkok. A. street food B. trattorias C. smorgasbords D. hibachi restaurants 5. Geography Descending from China in grand, graceful arcs, the upper Mekong unfurls in a tranquil, lulling sheen. Only battlement ruins to the south betray the region s heritage, a blood-soaked clash of empires, contested by Thai, Burmese, Laotian and Khmer armies for centuries. Fortresses and royal cities are now all but swallowed by jungle and farmland. The once-remote at the northern tip of Thailand is now a haven for peaceful contemplation in dozens of temples and shrines, from gilded palaces to secret grottoes, where you can meditate to the sound of water dripping on limestone or the chattering of monkeys. One mountain outcropping has become a favorite for passing elephants, who gaze over the mists to Myanmar and Laos beyond. A. Bermuda Triangle B. Golden Triangle C. Arctic Circle D. Great Pyramid Activities: 1. Complete Thank You Ma m Story Pyramid 2. Genre Graphic Organizer (See Worksheets below) Obj. 1. Describe the geography, history, economy and culture of a foreign country. 2. Explain the difference between Fiction and Nonfiction. 3. List subgenres for Fiction, Nonfiction, Drama and Poetry.

13 tall tales Setting: in the recent or distant past. Types humorous exaggeration to tell the adventures of a fictional (or possibly nonfictional) character. Build upon improbable incidences and unusual problems that are saved in creative ways. realistic fiction Setting: a real place or could be a real place. The events in the story could happen in real life. folk tale Characters: behave as people do in real life. Stories passed down from one generation to another. Originally told orally. Reflect the culture in which they originated. Characters: may include animals or inanimate objects that speak. They often teach a moral or lesson in life. Some folk tales called trickster tales are about weak people or tiny animals outwitting their stronger enemies. Action builds through repetition. Has an exciting climax at the end. Goodness and intelligence win out over evil and foolishness. Types historical fiction Setting: some specific period of the past. A type of realistic fiction. Often, but not always, the story is based on actual historical events and people of the period. Told from 3 rd person point of view. Setting: in the past. Tells the story of a hero. legend May be based on facts and real history, but through numerous retellings the hero and his or her deeds become larger than life, and some facts are distorted. Types The plot reflects events or problems of the period. The details about clothing, tools, and food are authentic to the period.

14 LITERARY GENRES false, fantasy, fable, fairy tale, fictitious, fabricated, phony, Format Novel long fiction Types fantasy fib, figment, fake, fraud Short Story short fiction Setting: In a place that does not exist in the real world. Events occur that could not happen in the real world. Characters: people animal or objects are able to do things they cannot do in the real world. fable Setting: In the distant past or a timeless place. a very short story that usual has only 2 or 3 characters. Characters: Often the characters are animals or things that talk and act like humans. fairy tale Setting: in the distant past. Often has an open phrase, Once upon a time or A very long time ago Types A difficult, sometimes seemingly impossible, problem to solve. Characters: often with magical powers; imaginary characters such as dragons, fairies, giants, elves; royal characters such as queens, princes, etc. The granting of wishes often occurs. Has a happy ending in which good wins over evil. myth May explain how something in nature looks or works (example: why the spider spins a web). May explain why people behave in certain ways. Characters: Often includes gods or goddesses who interact with humans.

15 LITERARY GENRES Format Book long nonfiction told as a story The opposite of fiction. True. Real. Writing Styles Essay short nonfiction biography The true story of someone s life written by someone else. It may span a person s whole life, or it may tell about an important part of a person s life. An account of an person s entire life is almost always told in chronological order (in the time order events occurred). Contains a variety of important information about the person s life. Often tells how the person feels and thinks about things. autobiography The true story of someone s life written by that person. see biography Types opinions philosophy facts; information facts about history, science, politics, etc. instruction manuals Often includes subheads to organize topics. Might contain diagrams, photographs and other illustrations. Contains information that can be checked by looking at other sources.

16 GENRE GRAPHIC ORGANIZER Name: Period: Date: Directions: There are four main types of literature: fiction, nonfiction, poetry and drama. Within each of these types, there are even more types; we call these genres. Using the definitions on the back of this sheet, identify the type of literature each genre fits under. For example, autobiography should go in the nonfiction column. FICTION a type of literature that tells a story that did not really happen NONFICTION a type of literature that gives you factual information POETRY a type of literature that uses sound, structure and figurativ language to express emotions and/or ideas DRAMA a type of literature meant to be performed on stage in front of an audience

17 ALPHABETICAL LIST OF GENRES for FICTION, NONFICTION, POETRY DRAMA acrostic a poem in which a person spells a word vertically then writes a sentence that starts with each letter of that word advertisement an image, audio or video that tries to get you to buy or believe something allegory an untrue story that symbolizes a true story almanac an annual calendar of important dates, statistics, tide tables, weather patterns, astronomical information, etc. anecdote a short or amusing story about a real event or person atlas a book of maps autobiography an account of a person s life written by that person ballad a poem that tells a story biography an account of a person s life written by someone else carpe diem a poem that urges people to live for the moment cinquain - a poem with five lines clerihew a four-lined poem with AABB rhyme scheme that lightheartedly makes fun of an historical figure comedy a type of play with a happy ending comic book an illustrated text often about superheroes diamante a poem that compares two opposite things and has special rules for the number and part of speech of words on each line diary a book in which one keeps a daily record of events dictionary an alphabetical list of words and definitions encyclopedia a set of books with information on many subjects arranged alphabetically epic a very long poem about a hero s journey epigram a short, witty poem epithalamium a poem about marriage fable a very short story for children that teaches them a moral or lesson about life; e.g. The Tortoise and the Hare fairy tale a short story for children often about elves, witches, goblins, dragons or other magical creatures; e.g. Cinderella folk tale a legend or short story passed down by word of mouth free verse a poem that doesn t follow any rules haiku a poem of Japanese origin that contains 3 lines and syllable pattern historical fiction a story that didn t really happen but is set during an historical time period and has historical figures as characters history a play about an historical person or event horror - fiction in which events evoke a feeling of dread in both the characters and the reader legend a story, poem or play that is sometimes regarded as historically accurate but has no evidence to back it up limerick a five-lined poem with AABBA rhyme scheme and set meter; often begins with the words There once was a literary criticism an essay that analyzes a work of literature memoir a personal account of an historical event mystery a story dealing with the solution of a crime or the unraveling of secrets myth a story about gods or heroes or that attempts to explain why something in nature exists newspaper a daily or weekly publication of current events and opinions ode a poem in praise of a person or thing op/ed an article in a newspaper in which a person gives his opinion about something parable a short story used to illustrate a spiritual or moral lesson, like many of the stories in the Bible philosophy a person s deep thoughts about something propaganda deliberately misleading advertisement realistic fiction a story that didn t really happen but could happen recipe instructions for how to make a food religion something a person believes without having evidence review a person s opinion about a particular thing, like a book, movie or restaurant romance a love story sacred text the literature associated with a certain religion (e.g. Bible, Koran, Tao Te Ching) scholarly article an academic essay or article scifi a story about aliens, time travel and/or outer space sestina a poem divided into six six-line stanzas that repeats the words at the end of the lines in the first stanza at the ends of lines in subsequent stanzas but in a different order tabloid a magazine or newspaper with sensational stories, often about celebrities tall tale - humorous story with blatant exaggerations, swaggering heroes who do the impossible with nonchalance tanka a poem with five lines and syllable pattern thesaurus a book of words with their synonyms and antonyms tragedy a type of play with a very sad ending travelogue a book about the sights to see in a place user manual a book that explains how something works villanelle a poem with nineteen lines and two refrain lines that are repeated throughout the poem

18 Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 10/26/17 - Day 5 ATB: Word of the Day Copy the definition of the word below and answer the multiple choice question. urbane \ ˌər-ˈbān \ adjective : showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience Which of the following is most likely to be considered urbane? A. a high school student B. an old farmhouse C. a southern accent D. an experienced politician Activities: 1. Type 1 Listen to the song via the link below. In one paragraph explain how the song relates to the story Thank You M am 2. Thank You M am Summary Type 3: Write a one paragraph summary for the story Thank You M am. FCA #1 Topic Sentence with T T, ART ($3.00) FCA #2 Spelling ($1.00) FCA #3 Paragraph follows pyramid diagram. ($1.00) Obj. 1. Analyze a song and explain how it relates to a short story. 2. Write a paragraph to summarize a short story.

19 NAME DATE STORY PYRAMID Student Task Sheet Directions: Fill in the pyramid with the following information. Use your completed story pyramid as an outline for independently writing a one-paragraph summary of the literary work you read. Line 1. Write the theme of the literary work. Line 2. Write the first and last name of the main character (if applicable) or write the first name of the main character and the name of another important character. Line 3. Write three characteristics of the main character (3 adjectives to describe this character). Line 4. Write four words that describe the setting. Line 5. Write five words to classify the kind of literary work that was read. Line 6. Using six words, write a sentence that states the problem or conflict in the literary work. Line 7. Using seven words, write a sentence that tells about an important event in the literary work. Line 8. Using eight words, write a sentence that tells about the solution to the problem or conflict in the literary work. STORY PYRAMID ASSESSMENT 2A.C

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21 Topic Sentence with T T ART T Type of Literary Work (Short Story, Novel, Poem etc ) T Title in quotes A Author R Right Verb Synonym for teach T Theme (Short statement that explains lesson or moral of the literary work) In the (Type of Literary Work) ( Title in Quotes), (Author) (synonym for teaches) that (short statement for theme. Example: In the short story Seventh Grade, Gary Soto demonstrates that love makes us do crazy things.

22 Mr. Kochis 7 th Grade Reading 10/27/17 - Day 1 ATB: Picture Prompt Texting While Walking Type 1. Answer in one paragraph. Should looking at your phone while crossing the street be illegal? Why or why not? Activities: 1. Window - Kahoot Quiz 2. Edit Thank You M am paragraphs. Obj. 1. Revise and edit paragraphs. 2. Identify the genre of a literary work.