Week 9: May 29-June 3

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should read through the "Week 9: Roots & Affixes" Google Slides which gives them an overview of point of view and purpose in literary text. 

Next, students should complete one 10-question assignment for roots and affixes on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Due to the short week, there is no enrichment or reinforcement.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

The work that was posted on Friday, May 22, is the work for the last TWO weeks of Career Explorations. There are THREE required assignments. I highly recommend following them in order because each step builds on the previous one.

Required Assignment #1: Read the article about resume writing. When you are done, answer the questions that follow on the Google Form. You only have the opportunity to submit once. You MAY use the article to help you answer the questions.

Required Assignment #2: Fill out the resume planning sheet. Turn in when you have completed it. I have included a copy of my completed planning sheet for you as an example.

Required Assignment #3: Using the information from your prep sheet in Step #2, complete the fill-in-the-blank resume. Whatever is in box number on your prep sheet will go in entry number one on your resume. I have included a completed resume using the information I provided on my prep sheet as an example. Don't forget to turn in your resume when you have finished.

ALL Career Explorations work is due by June 3.

If you are confused, be sure to watch the video I have posted with this as well. Please utilize office hours as well!x

Week 8: May 22-May 29

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should watch the video in the post titled "Week 8: Overview" which will walk them through the week and show them how to submit their independent assignment.

Second, students should read through the "Week 8: Structure of Literature" Google Slides which gives them an overview of point of view and purpose in literary text. 

Third, students should complete the assignment in "Week 8: Structure of Literature - Independent." This will link them to both their assignment and Study Island. Once they complete one 10-question assignment for structure of literature on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Once students have finished the steps up to this point, the remaining work is up to them. I HIGHLY encourage them to complete the Reinforcement work. There is a story, a video of me reading the story aloud, and a link to Google Doc with discussion questions. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

The work that was posted on Friday, May 22, is the work for the last TWO weeks of Career Explorations. There are THREE required assignments. I highly recommend following them in order because each step builds on the previous one.

Required Assignment #1: Read the article about resume writing. When you are done, answer the questions that follow on the Google Form. You only have the opportunity to submit once. You MAY use the article to help you answer the questions.

Required Assignment #2: Fill out the resume planning sheet. Turn in when you have completed it. I have included a copy of my completed planning sheet for you as an example.

Required Assignment #3: Using the information from your prep sheet in Step #2, complete the fill-in-the-blank resume. Whatever is in box number on your prep sheet will go in entry number one on your resume. I have included a completed resume using the information I provided on my prep sheet as an example. Don't forget to turn in your resume when you have finished.

ALL Career Explorations work is due by June 3.

If you are confused, be sure to watch the video I have posted with this as well. Please utilize office hours as well!x

Week 7: May 15-May 22

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should watch the video in the post titled "Week 7: Overview" which will walk them through the week and show them how to submit their independent assignment.

Second, students should read through the "Week 7: POV and Purpose in Literature" Google Slides which gives them an overview of point of view and purpose in literary text. 

Third, students should complete the assignment in "Week 7: POV and Purpose in Literature - Independent." This will link them to both their assignment and Study Island. Once they complete one 10-question assignment for POV and purpose on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Once students have finished the steps up to this point, the remaining work is up to them. I HIGHLY encourage them to complete the Reinforcement work. There is a story, a video of me reading the story aloud, and a link to Google Doc with discussion questions. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

REQUIRED: You will need to read through (or watch the video) walking you through clusters #13-16. As you complete each cluster, you will complete the CLUSTERS #13-16 NOTES document. All you need on the document for EACH cluster is 1 interesting fact, 1 career you'd like to learn more about, and 1 class at NS that could help you explore that cluster more. When you are done, be sure to TURN IN your CLUSTERS #13-16 NOTES document.

REINFORCEMENT: If you would like to look deeper into one of this week's four career clusters, you may complete the short research assignment I have attached. In order to access the information on specific careers, follow these steps:
1. Follow the link to Choices360. Your username is NSS and your lunch number (NSS12345) and your password is spartans1.
2. Click on CAREER PLANNING at the top.
3. Click on EXPLORE CAREERS.
4. Click on one of the career clusters we have covered this week.
5. Click on a career that interests you. (You'll have the most success with the mini-research project if you click on one with a full red circle.)
6. Do your best to fill in the mini-research project and turn it in when you are finished.

This is entirely up to you. If you want to do the project, that's fantastic, but it's not required. If you'd like to just look around on Choices360, that's entirely up to you as well. If you need ANYTHING, email me! :) Have fun exploring!

Week 6: May 8-15

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should watch the video in the post titled "Week 6: Overview" which will walk them through the week and show them how to submit their independent assignment.

Second, students should read through the "Week 6: Plot in Literature - Introduction" Google Slides which gives them an overview of plot in literary text. 

Third, students should complete the assignment in "Week 6: Plot in Literature - Independent." This will link them to both their assignment and Study Island. Once they complete one 10-question assignment for character on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Once students have finished the steps up to this point, the remaining work is up to them. I HIGHLY encourage them to complete the Reinforcement work. There is a story, a video of me reading the story aloud, and a link to Google Doc with discussion questions. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

REQUIRED: You will need to read through (or watch the video) walking you through clusters #9-12. As you complete each cluster, you will complete the CLUSTERS #9-12 NOTES document. All you need on the document for EACH cluster is 1 interesting fact, 1 career you'd like to learn more about, and 1 class at NS that could help you explore that cluster more. When you are done, be sure to TURN IN your CLUSTERS #9-12 NOTES document.

REINFORCEMENT: If you would like to look deeper into one of this week's four career clusters, you may complete the short research assignment I have attached. In order to access the information on specific careers, follow these steps:
1. Follow the link to Choices360. Your username is NSS and your lunch number (NSS12345) and your password is spartans1.
2. Click on CAREER PLANNING at the top.
3. Click on EXPLORE CAREERS.
4. Click on one of the career clusters we have covered this week.
5. Click on a career that interests you. (You'll have the most success with the mini-research project if you click on one with a full red circle.)
6. Do your best to fill in the mini-research project and turn it in when you are finished.

This is entirely up to you. If you want to do the project, that's fantastic, but it's not required. If you'd like to just look around on Choices360, that's entirely up to you as well. If you need ANYTHING, email me! :) Have fun exploring!

May 1-May 8

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should watch the video in the post titled "Week 5: Overview" which will walk them through the week and show them how to submit their independent assignment.

Second, students should read through the "Week 5: Character in Literature - Introduction" Google Slides which gives them an overview of theme in literary text. 

Third, students should complete the assignment in "Week 5: Character in Literature - Independent." This will link them to both their assignment and Study Island. Once they complete one 10-question assignment for character on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Once students have finished the steps up to this point, the remaining work is up to them. I HIGHLY encourage them to complete the Reinforcement work. There is a story, a video of me reading the story aloud, and a link to Google Doc with discussion questions. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

REQUIRED: You will need to read through (or watch the video) walking you through clusters #5-8. As you complete each cluster, you will complete the CLUSTERS #5-8 NOTES document. All you need on the document for EACH cluster is 1 interesting fact, 1 career you'd like to learn more about, and 1 class at NS that could help you explore that cluster more. When you are done, be sure to TURN IN your CLUSTERS #5-8 NOTES document.

REINFORCEMENT: If you would like to look deeper into one of this week's four career clusters, you may complete the short research assignment I have attached. In order to access the information on specific careers, follow these steps:
1. Follow the link to Choices360. Your username is NSS and your lunch number (NSS12345) and your password is spartans1.
2. Click on CAREER PLANNING at the top.
3. Click on EXPLORE CAREERS.
4. Click on one of the career clusters we have covered this week.
5. Click on a career that interests you. (You'll have the most success with the mini-research project if you click on one with a full red circle.)
6. Do your best to fill in the mini-research project and turn it in when you are finished.

This is entirely up to you. If you want to do the project, that's fantastic, but it's not required. If you'd like to just look around on Choices360, that's entirely up to you as well. If you need ANYTHING, email me! :) Have fun exploring!

April 24-May 1

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should watch the video in the post titled "Week 4: Overview" which will walk them through the week and show them how to submit their independent assignment.

Second, students should read through the "Week 4: Setting in Literature - Introduction" Google Slides which gives them an overview of theme in literary text. 

Third, students should complete the assignment in "Week 4: Setting in Literature - Independent." This will link them to both their assignment and Study Island. Once they complete one 10-question assignment for setting on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Once students have finished the steps up to this point, the remaining work is up to them. I HIGHLY encourage them to complete the Reinforcement work. There is a story, a video of me reading the story aloud, and a link to Google Doc with discussion questions. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

REQUIRED: You will need to read through (or watch the video) walking you through clusters #1-4. As you complete each cluster, you will complete the CLUSTERS #1-4 NOTES document. All you need on the document for EACH cluster is 1 interesting fact, 1 career you'd like to learn more about, and 1 class at NS that could help you explore that cluster more. When you are done, be sure to TURN IN your CLUSTERS #1-4 NOTES document.

REINFORCEMENT: If you would like to look deeper into one of the first four career clusters, you may complete the short research assignment I have attached. In order to access the information on specific careers, follow these steps:
1. Follow the link to Choices360. Your username is NSS and your lunch number (NSS12345) and your password is spartans1.
2. Click on CAREER PLANNING at the top.
3. Click on EXPLORE CAREERS.
4. Click on one of the career clusters we have covered this week.
5. Click on a career that interests you. (You'll have the most success with the mini-research project if you click on one with a full red circle.)
6. Do your best to fill in the mini-research project and turn it in when you are finished.

This is entirely up to you. If you want to do the project, that's fantastic, but it's not required. If you'd like to just look around on Choices360, that's entirely up to you as well. If you need ANYTHING, email me! :) Have fun exploring!

April 17-April 24

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

First, students should watch the video in the post titled "Week 3: Overview" which will walk them through the week and show them how to submit their independent assignment.

Second, students should read through the "Week 3: Theme in Literature - Introduction" Google Slides which gives them an overview of theme in literary text. 

Third, students should complete the assignment in "Week 3: Theme in Literature - Independent." This will link them to both their assignment and Study Island. Once they complete one 10-question assignment for theme on Study Island, they must hit "Mark as Done" in order to indicate that their assignment has been completed.

Once students have finished the steps up to this point, the remaining work is up to them. I HIGHLY encourage them to complete the Reinforcement work. That is also posted on Google Classroom. There is a story, a video of me reading the story aloud, and a link to Google Doc with discussion questions. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS 8:

Visit Education Planner to take the Career Clusters Activity. Record your TOP FIVE clusters on the Google Doc called "Career Clusters Inventory."  

Week 2: April 9-April 17

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

Read "When Should Someone Be Considered an Adult?" Write a short summary on page one, then complete the vocabulary work on page two. If you are working on Google Classroom, you can write your answers directly on the document. Week two work is due on Friday, April 17.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:

Complete the assignment "Lifestyle Considerations." If you are working on Google Classroom, your responses will be typed directly on the document. Week two work is due on Friday, April 17.

Office Hours

This is just a reminder that I will have office hours available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 PM beginning today. You can access my Google Meet for office hours through this link.

Week 1: April 1-April 9

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:

Read "What Is the Purpose of School?" Write a short summary on page one, then complete the vocabulary work on pages 2-3. If you are working on Google Classroom, you can write your answers directly on the document.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:

Complete the assignment "Document Your Skills." If you are working on Google Classroom, your responses will be typed directly on the document.

Google Meet: Wednesday, April 1 at 1 PM

Hi everyone!

Mrs. Borzak and I will be hosting a Google Meet on Wednesday, April 1, at 1 PM. To join, you need to be logged into your GAPPS account and click the link below. When you arrive, it's up to you whether you have video or your mic on - you can always use the chat box!

Google Meet Link

See you soon!

March 20 Update

LANGUAGE ARTS
As you may have seen, the PA Department of Education has cancelled state testing this year so we can focus on the well-being and safety of our students instead. However, I'd really hate to see all of your hard work over the last 6 1/2 months be for naught, so hopefully you'll find some benefit in continuing to practice your skills while we are out of the building. 

Three great resources are:

Scholastic: 

Really great interactive articles, activities, quizzes, and resources. 

https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome/grades-6-12.html?promo_code=6294&magazineName=classroommagazines

Study Island:

http://www.studyisland.com Click on orange “LOG IN” button in the upper right hand corner. Choose “STUDY ISLAND FOR SCHOOLS.” Username is lunch number followed by @ns (1234@ns) and the password was set by students. If you need your password, just email me and I can look it up for you.

50 Educational Websites for Students Learning at Home:

This website has a TON of resources for all subjects. 

https://aroundthekampfire.com/2020/03/educational-websites-for-students-learning-at-home.htm

If you are missing any work from the marking period, this would also be a great time to get caught up. You can email me electronic copies or even photos of completed work. Beyond that, any work that is completed from the websites above is only for practice and not for a grade. 

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:

As we wait to hear further instruction, you may want to continue working through Choices360 as an option for something to fill the time. The pages we've used for research include links to organizations and activities that will help you learn more about your career choice!

ALL:
Please stay tuned. The situation is RAPIDLY changing. If we do not resume school next week, further instruction will come regarding distance learning. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you may have. In the meantime, it may be beneficial to familiarize yourself with Google Classrooms. I will be working on setting up "just in case" classrooms for Language Arts over the next few days. Be checking your GAPPS email. 

March 16-20

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
This week, we will be spending the entire week working on our Poetry Analysis presentations. Remember, this is your biggest assignment of the year and is bringing together everything you've learned throughout the last few months - not just poetic devices, but also how to explain your reasoning and how to express your thoughts. Monday through Wednesday will be spent putting our presentations together. On Thursday, we will begin presenting and will wrap-up any unfinished presentations on Friday. Friday is also the last day of the marking period, so be sure to turn in any missing work by then.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
This week, we are continuing our final project. On Monday, we will finish our resumes. Tuesday and Wednesday will be spent working on cover letters. Thursday and Friday will be catch-up and wrap-up days, ending with an evaluation of the course on our last day.

March 9-13

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
MONDAY: "By the Stream" and "Interim" (Mrs. Schlein will be out today. Please be sure to submit your work on Tuesday.)
TUESDAY: "If---" and "Passers By"
WEDNESDAY: "Willow Poem" and "To the Thawing Wind"
THURSDAY: "If You Should Tire of Loving Me" and "Bound" (Mrs. Schlein will be out today. Please be sure to submit your work on Friday.)
FRIDAY: Catch-up day -- completing missing work, organizing folders and bins, researching songs for poetry assessment.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Finish working on Tour de Skook. Due tomorrow.
TUESDAY: Research Profile #4.
WEDNESDAY: Finding jobs. Job posting print out due at the end of the period.
THURSDAY: Filling out job applications. Due tomorrow.
FRIDAY: Resume writing day #1.

March 2-6

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
This week, we'll start our Poet v. Poet Bracket Challenge. If you are not keeping up with the schedule, you will need to complete work outside of class. Each pairing is worth two points for a total of 16 points.

MONDAY: Whole-group work on "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening"
TUESDAY: "The Weary Blues" and "Songs for the People"
WEDNESDAY: "Deep in the Quiet Wood" and "Songs of the Spavinaw"
THURSDAY: "After the Winter" and "Swallows"
FRIDAY: "A Day" and "Alone"

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Mini research assignment #3 due
TUESDAY: Arts/AV Technology/Communications and Marketing, Sales, & Service overview
WEDNESDAY: Arts and Marketing assignment -- Subscription Box
THURSDAY: Hospitality & Tourism/Finance & Banking overview
FRIDAY: Hospitality & Tourism/Finance & Banking assignment - Tour de Skook

Poetic Elements Flipbook

Click HERE for Poetic Elements Flipbook Notes

February 24-28

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
On Monday and Tuesday, we will begin introducing poetry with Kobe Bryant's "Dear Basketball" and writing our own dedication poem. Wednesday will be spent putting together our poetry notes flipbook. On Thursday and Friday, we will start working through poetry analysis together.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Government and Public Administration/Business Management overview.
TUESDAY: Gov't and Public Administration/Business Management assignment
WEDNESDAY: Human Services and Education overview
THURSDAY: Human Services and Education assignment
FRIDAY: Mini research assignment #3 begins. Research assignment will be due on MONDAY.

February 17-21

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
This week will be spent working on the Trial of Spongebob Squarepants as our assessment for evaluating arguments and identifying conflicting information. The presentations will be on Friday. Be sure to be using your class time wisely!

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: No school
TUESDAY: Health Services & Law Enforcement overview
WEDNESDAY: Murder mystery assignment
THURSDAY: Mini research project #2
FRIDAY: Mini research project #2 due!

February 10-14

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
Monday and Tuesday, we will continue working with "Why We Should Not Ban Plastic Bags" as well as the fact sheet that outlines why we should. We will be working in groups, comparing and contrasting the arguments and identifying conflicting information. The remainder of the week will be spent looking at two accounts of Paul Revere's ride and again identifying conflicting information. There is no school on Friday, February 14.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: First mini-research project due at the end of the period! Be prepared to share your findings. (Adjusted from Friday, 2/7, because of early dismissal.)
TUESDAY: STEM & IT Cluster overviews
WEDNESDAY: STEM & IT assignments
THURSDAY: STEM & IT assignments
FRIDAY: No school

February 3-7

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
Monday and Tuesday will be spent finishing our work with evaluating arguments through the "Join Band!" packet. By Tuesday, we should be analyzing the arguments presented in both and wrapping that analysis on Wednesday. We will then begin working with looking at conflicting information in arguments with a nonfiction passage and informational pamphlet.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Architecture/manufacturing cluster overviews
TUESDAY: Knoebels Haunted House assignment.
WEDNESDAY: First mini-research project begins.
THURSDAY: Work on first mini-research project.
FRIDAY: First mini-research project due at the end of the period! Be prepared to share your findings.

January 27-31

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
Monday and Tuesday will be spent working on the TDA for "Why I Refuse to Say I 'Fight' My Disability." You will have both days to work in class and the final copy of the TDA is due by the end of the day on TUESDAY. On Wednesday, we will begin our work with evaluating arguments. Work for this unit will be done in class.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Personality/interest inventories.
TUESDAY: Choices 360
WEDNESDAY: Agricultural cluster
THURSDAY: Transportation cluster
FRIDAY: Agricultural/transportation activities

January 20-24

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
This week, we will be working on putting together a TDA as a written assessment on word connotation and denotation and its impact on the meaning of a text. We will primarily be working in class. Be aware that the due date for the TDA is Tuesday, January 28. I will continue to update you on the schedule as we work through the week.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: No school.
TUESDAY: Business card.
WEDNESDAY: Inventories.
THURSDAY: Road map planning.
FRIDAY: Road map creation. Due at the end of class.

January 13-17

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
Rotation assignments have changed! There is no outside work due this week. On Monday, we will spend the day reviewing connotation and denotation using Study Island. Tuesday will be the connotation/denotation quiz. Beginning Wednesday, we will start our mid-year benchmark. Be prepared with a book to read or work to complete when you finish your benchmark.

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Cover letter
TUESDAY: Cover letter due
WEDNESDAY: Career research project due/course evaluation.
THURSDAY: Syllabus review/business card
FRIDAY: Business card/road map

January 6-10

LANGUAGE ARTS 7:
This week, we'll begin our work with word choice and word meanings. Monday and Tuesday will be spent introducing the concepts of connotation and denotation. Wednesday will be independent work practicing those concepts and then Thursday and Friday will be spent completing rotation assignments. Rotation assignments are due on Monday.
    1. "Satellites" article
    2. "My African Mother" worksheet
    3. Study Island

CAREER EXPLORATIONS:
MONDAY: Job searching/resume writing
TUESDAY: Resume writing
WEDNESDAY: Completing a job application
THURSDAY: Choices360 w/ Mrs. Prushinski
FRIDAY: Resume/cover letter writing