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 Welcome!

Mrs. Gresham

7th Grade English

melissa.gresham@kellerisd.net

817-744-2600

 Conference Period- 8:30-9:15

 Tutorial Times: Monday 3:40-4:00 and Friday 8:00-8:25 

AS AN ENGLISH TEACHER, I STRIVE TO INSPIRE ALL MY STUDENTS TO LOVE LEARNING BY PROVIDING THEM WITH MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND BY SERVING AS A READING, WRITING, AND LEARNING ROLE MODEL.

 Classroom Information

Folder: The OutsidersThe OutsidersNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Folder: Anchor EssaysAnchor EssaysNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Folder: WritingWritingNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Folder: Comma BookletComma BookletNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Folder: Article of the WeekArticle of the WeekNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Folder: Academic VocabularyAcademic VocabularyNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Folder: PreAP VocabularyPreAP VocabularyNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
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Where the Red Fern Grows excerpt - Unknown.epubWhere the Red Fern Grows excerpt - UnknownNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
Online Literature Book.pdfOnline Literature BookNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
TMS-Classroom expectations.docTMS-Classroom expectationsNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
7th Grade Year At A Glance.doc7th Grade Year At A GlanceNo presence informationGresham, Melissa
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 Announcements

Outsiders Character Word CloudAttachment 
by Gresham, MelissaNo presence information
 5/17/2013 10:08 AM
The attached assignment is an individual assignment.  Please begin working on it when you finish the novel.
 
Quote Analysis Example:

Frightened- When Ponyboy and Johnny were in the park and saw the five Socs approaching them, Ponyboy noticed that...

 
Symbols in The OutsidersAttachment 
by Gresham, MelissaNo presence information
 5/13/2013 8:55 AM
Complete the attached symbols activity with a partner.  Please save the file with both of your names so that I know whom deserves credit.
 
 
 
Myth and Legend Project- Due 5/6Attachment 
by Gresham, MelissaNo presence information
 5/1/2013 3:36 PM

Here's the video that we watched about the Hero's Journey

http://ed.ted.com/lessons/what-makes-a-hero-matthew-winkler#watch

 

You can also look at the online literature book for the characteristics of myths and legends.

 
Voc #11- Quiz May 15th 
by Gresham, MelissaNo presence information
 5/1/2013 2:26 PM
 
Voc #10 Jeopardy Review Games 
by Gresham, MelissaNo presence information
 4/29/2013 3:34 PM
 
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 Calendar

5/24/2013 12:00 AM   DEAR Day 
Students have ELA for two periods in 7th grade.  To ensure that they receive time to read for pleasure, the second time they come to ELA on every Friday will be dedicated to reading.
 
5/24/2013 12:00 AM   Library Day 
5/29/2013 12:00 AM   Vocabulary Quiz 

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