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Kagan: Think-Pair-Share
Marzano Academic Vocabulary
FCAT power words
6 Traits of Writing
GRADING AND HOMEWORK
Classroom Expectations
Grade 7: An American Childhood By Anne Dillard
An American Childhood Vocabulary: Context Clues to find Meaning
Author's Perspective: BAV
Setting: BAV
Anecdote: BAV
Memoir: BAV
Annotation: BAV
Sensory Language: BAV
Academic Vocabulary Words Review (6th grade)
Author's Bias BAV
Essential Message BAV
Sensory Language Samples: 5 Senses in Writing
Figurative Language
Personification- "Scarecrow" Cynthia Rylant
Stanza
Paraphrase
Allusion
Subjects and Predicates
Stated vs. Implied Main Idea
Theme
PLOT- 5 ELEMENTS
Strong vs. Weak Argument
FCAT Bootcamp: April 2013
Internal vs. External Conflict
40 FCAT Terms to know! Can you easily define these?
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS:
Please read and have your parent sign the
Classroom Expectations packet
which includes:
*Course Overview
*Literature/Reading
*Writing
*Discipline
*Absences
*Tardies
*Notebook Requirements
*Planners
*Assignments
*Homework
*Grading Policy
7th Graders: FCAT Reading
8th Graders: FCAT Reading and Writing
***Remember: Always check your planner daily for updated information and upcoming assignments!***