Video-of-the-Week (Week 6)

Why do we read and write poetry? (Dead Poets Society)

What to study in preparation for your assessment

Students, the time has come – time to start preparing for your English assessment. Here is a brief summary of the information you should revise during the holiday and before your assessment:

Persuasive Writing

• 7 Tricks of Persuasive Writing
• Structure of a paragraph
• What makes strong Topic Sentences and Concluding Sentences
• Identifying strong evidence

Homeless Bird (Chapters 1-8)

• Vocabulary
• Sequencing of events
• Figurative language – similes and metaphors
• Child marriage in India
• The Ganges River
• Facts vs. Opinions

More tips on how to study for an assessment!

Seventh graders,

The assessment will be in week 6 and will include the following topics:

–          Homeless Bird

–          Vocabulary

–          Persuasive Writing

Here are a few great resources with tips on how to study for your assessments. Good luck and happy studying!

http://www.wikihow.com/Study-For-Exams

http://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/health-and-support/exam-preparation-ten-study-tips

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/12/01/study-tips-for-exams-12-ways-to-ace-your-finals_n_789731.html#s193495title=Study_In_Chunks

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