Themes on Life

While reviewing the concept of "theme", students were challenged to create their own theme on life using only six words (no more; no less) to practice being concise, but yet meaningful.  Here is a sample of what was created:

"Live life; it has no limits." -Sydney W.

"I'm past the point of reality." -Hannah

"Why not question things.  Go ahead!" -Enrique P.

"May be young, but still confident." -Hayley

"Changes happen, but life goes on." -Delaney G.

"On my feest; can't be beat." -Sam M.

"I'm a girl, not a magician." -Kenedi

"Don't be a bully; be positive!" -Thane

"It is my time to shine." -Brock

A Christmas Carol Performance Assessment

Students came together this week to present their favorite scene from the drama A Christmas Carol.  Students were assessed on their vocal pitch, preparation, blocking/use of space, vocal clarity, diction, how they collaborated with their peers, and audience etiquette.  We were all entertained by our peers' performances!  Below is a photo of Dawson, Mackenzie, Sierra, Jaydn, and Jack performing Scene 3: Spirit of Christmas Past.



A Christmas Carol Animoto Trailers



Check out Jared, Kenedi, Shelbea, Sergio and Brittney's A Christmas Carol book trailers by clicking on the link below!
https://sites.google.com/site/7thgradereadoutofthebox/home/7b-book-trailers

Fever 1793 Book Trailers

Check out Omar & Thane's Fever 1793 Book Trailer: https://sites.google.com/site/7thgradereadoutofthebox/home/7b-book-trailers



Fever 1793 Vocabulary Review

Click on the link below to review for the vocabulary portion of your novel test with this electronic flashcard set.
http://quizlet.com/_4pwwj

Fever 1793 Bonus Question



Historical-fiction novels are the best of both worlds. An author creates an imaginative story with original/made-up characters but also includes some interesting historical facts and events letting the reader learn about the world's history without much effort! The novel we just finished in class takes place in the late 18th Century in Philadelphia.


If you could go back in time and live during any era/time period/decade etc. besides present time, where and when would you want to live and why? Please give at least three reasons as to why you have chosen this time period as your favorite and explain your opinion in at least three complete sentences. If you accurately follow the directions, you will receive 5 bonus points that will be applied to your Fever 1793 novel test.

Please put your first name only at the end of your response so I can give you credit, but you can still maintain your privacy. You have until 3:30 PM on Thursday, November 17th to take advantage of this opportunity.

Oscar's Brothers in Arms Book Trailer



Click on this link to watch Oscar's book trailer about the novel Brothers in Arms, a book from the Bluford High Series.
http://animoto.com/play/GMi6Y1fd9LiNTBwfDsm8dQ