Mrs. Geracitano and Mrs. Burega

ELA 7- Writing- Essential Tasks

On this page, you can get a list of what the Essential Tasks are for the year.  You MAY print ET's directly from this page!  If you have any questions or concerns, please make an appointment to see me.  I am available during advisory, or after school on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

 

Quarter 1

Task	Assignment
1.1	Editorial For this Essential Task, students need to read an article, and write a letter to the editor in response to the article.  Click on the links below for specific instructions and materials. Editorial Instructions (PDF document) Article "Online Bullies Pull Schools in the Fray" and graphic organizer (PDF document)
1.2	Persuasive Essay For this Essential Task, students need to write two rough drafts and one final copy.  Follow the links below for instructions, materials, and final copy paper. Epic T-Shirt instructions, article, and graphic organizer  (PDF document) Pet Peeves Graphic Organizer (PDF document) Final Copy Paper with Instructions (PDF document)

Quarter 2

Task	Assignment
2.1	Writer's Notebook We have spent a lot of time writing in our writer's notebook. Therefore, for this Essential Task, students need to look through their writer's notebook (which is kept in the classroom) in order to reflect and respond about themselves as a writer.  Follow the links below for specific instructions and grading rubric. Instruction Sheet (PDF document) Rubric (PDF document)
2.2	Persuasive Writing We have spent a lot of time on persuasive writing this quarter (three essays total).  This Essential Task allow students to choose one of the three essay, the one essay they feel is their best work, for a final grade.  See links below for specific instructions and rubric. Instruction Sheet (PDF document) Rubric (PDF document)

Quarter 3

Task	Assignment
3.1	Expository Writing We have spent a lot of time on expository writing this quarter (three essays total).  This Essential Task allow students to choose one of the three essay, the one essay they feel is their best work, for a final grade.  See links below for specific instructions and rubric. Instruction Sheet(PDF document) Rubric (PDF document)
3.2	Compare/Contrast Essay We completed two in-class writing assignments that aligned with the New York State Assessment.  Students who received an INC for this assignment need to fix/make corrections to his/her essay.  See Mrs. Geracitano for your essay.

Quarter 4

Task	Assignment
4.1	Poetry Chapbook Project We have been working on poetry for quite some time now.  This project is a collection of original poems, written by each student, and poems that each student likes or has been influenced by.  See the link below for project specifics. Project Requirements and Rubric (PDF document) *As a resource, students should refer to the following materials: Poetry Packet #1 (introduction to poetry) Poetry Packet #2 (figurative language) Poetry Packet #3 (rhyme and rhythm) Poetry Packet #4 (closed form poetry) Poetry Packet #5 (open form poetry and free verse) Poetic Devices Packet March Madness Poetry Packet (collection of 64 poems)
4.2	Research Project