Wednesday, September 10, 2014

7TH GRADE STARTERS 2014-2015

Name:_____________
Period:_____________
Date:_______________
Starter:______________
Example:
Miss Williamson
1A
August 25, 2014
Starter #1: Answer the following questions.


1. What motivates me?
2. What are my best abilities?
3. How do peers influence me?
4. When and with whom am I at my best?
5. Who are my best sources of help?
6. How can I do more of what will best help me to succeed?

STARTER #2 “I AM” PROJECT
Title your paper “I am” Project. Then answer the questions in the center of your paper and draw  pictures on the edges around the writing in the middle.  
  • I love ______ because ___________
  • I wonder_______________________
  • I am happy when _______________
  • I am scared when_______________
  • I worry about ________ because __________
  • I hope to ______________________
  • I am sad when _________________
  • In the future, I will ______________
STARTER #3: BELIEFS AND MINDSET


FILL IN THE BLANK OR THE DOTTED AREA.


I USED TO BE . . . BUT NOW I AM . . .


I USED TO THINK . . . BUT NOW I THINK . . .


I USED TO {DO} . . . BUT NOW I {DO} . . .


EXAMPLE:
  • I USED TO BE A BULLY BUT NOW I AM RESPECTFUL AND KIND TO PEOPLE.  
  • I USED TO THINK THAT BEING POPULAR WAS IMPORTANT BUT NOW I THINK IT’S MORE IMPORTANT TO BE A GENUINE FRIEND TO PEOPLE I CARE ABOUT.
  • I USED TO PLAY JOKES ON PEOPLE AND LAUGH AT THEIR EXPENSE BUT NOW I TRY TO SERVE OR HELP THEM IN ANYWAY I CAN.
STARTER #4 BEACH BALL QUESTION GAME
DIRECTIONS: TOSS THE BEACH BALL AND ANSWER THE QUESTION THAT CORRELATES WITH THE NUMBER YOUR RIGHT THUMB TOUCHES WHEN YOU CATCH THE BALL.
STARTER #5 STEPS TO WRITING PROCESS
WHAT ARE THE FIVE STEPS OF THE WRITING PROCESS? ALSO, WHAT DO YOU DURING EACH PHASE? FILL IN THE BLANK AREAS.


1.PRE-WRITE -
2. -WRITE WITHOUT EDITING
3. REVISE -
4. -FIX PUNCTUATION, GRAMMAR, WORD     CHOICE, SENTENCE FLUENCY .
5. PUBLISH -



STARTER #6 LABOR DAY WEEKEND CHECK-IN 5 MINUTES.



STARTER #7 VALUES SHEET


PICK TOP TEN, NARROW DOWN TO THREE, AND THEN ANSWER THE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE THREE VALUES.



STARTER #8 SPELLING LIST #1 CRISS CROSS

STARTER #9 TWO WEEK CHECK-IN QUESTIONS


1. What are the procedures that we will do nearly everyday in class?
2. Where and when do you do your homework? It should be consistent.  
3. What part of this class will be the easiest or most enjoyable for you? Why?
4. What part of this class will be the hardest or most drudging for you? Why?
5. Write the names of all your classmates.
6.EXIT TICKET: If you could choose to do only one of the following in our class, what would it be? What would your second and third choice be?
  • Close/Comprehensive Reading
  • Reflective/Responsive Writing
  • Perform Playful Poetry or Plays
  • Engage Thought Provoking Discussions
  • Tangible or Technological Literacy Games
  • Creative Art Projects

STARTER #10 PERSONAL S.M.A.R.T. GOALS
  • WRITE DOWN 5 GOALS THAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH BY THE END OF THIS TERM (4-6 WEEKS).
  • THEN PICK ONE GOAL AND WRITE TWO OR THREE COMPLETE SENTENCES ANSWERING THE 5 ASPECTS OF SMART GOALS.


EX.  My goal is to exercise for at least 30 minutes, 3 times a week, for 7 consecutive weeks. For exercise, I will either weight train at the gym, run around town, or play an active sport between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. I will mark the days I meet my goal on a personal calendar. This goal is important to me because if I am healthy than I should be able to perform physically to the best of my abilities and help someone in case of an emergency. 
The value I wish to develop through this goal is ______________.


SMART GOALS
  • SPECIFIC : dates, time, actions, numbers, people, places, things, etc.
  • MEASURABLE : trackers, check-ins, apps, calendar
  • ACHIEVABLE : realistic, believable, challenging
  • RELEVANT : why is this goal important?
  • TIME-BOUND : by when will I meet my goal?
    ___________________________________________________

Starter #11 Autobiographical Poem

  • Answer the ten questions in sequential order.

1. First Name
2. Three words that describe you.
3. Three things you like.
4. Three things you don’t like.
5. Three things that would be at your dream birthday party.
6. Three things you are looking forward to.
7. Three things you like about school.
8. Two things you would like to learn or improve upon in this class.
9. Place(s) you would like to visit.
10. Last Name


STARTER #12 9/11 COMMEMORATION


  1. Scroll through the pictures and write a caption, title, or response to at least five of the pictures.
  1. Write an initial response to the images below or your feelings about 9/11.
  1. List one or two things that you are grateful for on this day.













STARTER #13 STICK TO THE TASK POEM

  • Turn to the poetry section of your binder.
  • Find the shorter poem on the yellow sheet of paper.
  • Write the poem down twice in your composition notebook.  
  • The poem needs to be memorized by September 24th.





STARTER #14 ALLITERATION PRACTICE

DIRECTIONS: Write a paragraph of four or more sentences that has four examples of alliteration.

Ex. Betty bought some bitter butter by Bob’s Barber shop. Then she went to Pauline’s house to pick up some purple pastries, and pink pansies. Her son, Freddy, threw a fuzzy football for their furry friend, Fido, in the yard. Freddy’s sister, Sarah, slipped silently into the house to do her chores and homework.



STARTER #15 RECITE AND RESPOND

DIRECTIONS:

1) Recite the “Stick to The Task” poem repeatedly for three minutes. You may read it aloud or silently.


2) Next, write down your interpretation of what the poem is encouraging you to do or be.

3) Write down the images that come to your mind when you read this poem.




STARTER #16 SPELLING WORD STORY

DIRECTIONS: Write a creative fictional story using ALL of the spelling words from your current spelling word list. Be imaginative!






STARTER#17: September 18th, 2014



GUIDED MEDITATION-POSITIVE AFFIRMATIONS




STARTER #18: September 19th, 2014
  • SPELLING REVIEW
STARTER #19: Fairytale Characters Poster
Sep. 22
DIRECTIONS: Below is a list of several stereotypical characters found in most fairy tales. Draw a poster of the character that is on the paper you received. Also, write what traits the character would have on the edges of the picture. Tape this into your journal.


  • The Hero
  • The Villain
  • The Sidekick(s)
  • The Magical Helper
  • The Maiden or Princess
  • The Giant
  • The Comedian





STARTER #20 SEP. 24

MOST EMBARRASSING OR SCARIEST MOMENT/EXPERIENCE

WRITE 75 WORDS.



STARTER #21 SEP. 25 CAUGHT YA STORY
  • WRITE A CREATIVE STORY ABOUT YOUR IDEAL FAIRYTALE STORY USING THE VOCABULARY WORDS BELOW. MUST BE 75 WORDS.
FEY/ SAGACIOUS / CLAMOR / ERUDITE / VAPID / REGALED / WAGGISH / ASPIRATION / ELOQUENT / OTIOSE/ INGENUOUS / ARTICULATE /ANIMATED /EXCESS / DETER / AFFRONT / GLOWERED / INSIPID
____________________________________


STARTER #22 Sep. 29 1 Good/1 Bad

  • Write one paragraph about one good thing, and a second paragraph about one bad thing that has happened in your life recently.

STARTER #23 Sep. 29 Review L.L.'s
  • Match the five love languages with the proper description. Write the love language above each description.
-Physical Touch, Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Gifts, and Quality Time.

  1. This language uses words to affirm other people.
  2. For these people, actions speak louder than words.
  3. For some people, what makes them feel most loved is to receive a gift.
  4. This language is all about giving the other person your undivided attention.
  5. To this person, nothing speaks more deeply than appropriate touch.

Write a short paragraph or poem describing your ideas about true love.


STARTER #24 OCT. 1 “Fear Poem”

  • Watch "Our Deepest Fear" by Marianne Williamson - The Anima Series

  • Write a 75 word response answering these guiding questions.
    • What would the world be like if we all reached our full potential?
    • What does “playing small” mean or downplaying our talents or strengths look like? Give an example.
    • How can you individually let your “light shine” and give others the permission/encouragement to do the same?


      • STARTER #25 OCT. 2 Revise Goals  

      Revise your goal(s) that you wrote down in starter #10 SMART GOALS.  
      1. Is your goal complete?
      2. What progress have you made so far?
      3. Have you reached/accomplished it?
      4. How can you fix or revise your goal?
      5. Re-write your goal so it is complete and updated or write a new goal to be accomplished by October 23rd.

      STARTER #26 OCT. 3RD  MEDITATION


      STARTER #27 OCT. 6TH  Love Language

      Write a paragraph answering the following questions:
      • What is your love language?
      • What are three ways that you can or want to express that love language to your friends and family?
      • What are three ways that you want to receive love from friends and family?

      STARTER #28 / OCT 8TH / COPY FEAR POEM

      • COPY THE FEAR POEM DOWN WORD FOR WORD, LINE BY LINE INTO YOUR STARTER JOURNAL.

      STARTER #29 Oct. 9th LETTER to Ms. Williamson
      “Dear Ms. Williamson,”
      In your letter please address or answer the following questions about this class:
      • Do you like or dislike this class? Why or why not?
      • Do you feel overly challenged, challenged, or not challenged?
      • What have you learned in this class? Give three specific examples.  
      • Are expectations and instructions clear, sometimes clear, or not clear?
      • What would you like to do more or less of in this class?
      • How can I help you to succeed in this class? Give me two specific suggestions.  
      STARTER #30  OCT. 13TH  “THANK YOU”

      USING THE MATERIALS PROVIDED WRITE A THANK YOU CARD TO EITHER:
      • SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY
      • A TEACHER/OTHER ADULT
      • OR A FRIEND.

      MAKE SURE YOU USE THE PROPER FORMAT FOR A CARD.


      STARTER #31 OCT. 14TH   BINDER CHECKS!

      AS A CLASS WE WENT THROUGH OUR BINDER CHECK PAPERS AND MADE SURE WE HAD THE DATES AND TITLES OF ALL THE WORK WE HAVE DONE CORRECT.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

      STARTER #32 PLAN FOR L.L. OCT. 15TH

      • DISCUSS WITH A PARTNER HOW YOU PLAN TO COMPLETE THE LOVE LANGUAGE PRACTICE AND REFLECTION ASSIGNMENT. FILL IN THE “WHO” AND “WHAT” COLUMNS NOW IF YOU WANT TO OR WRITE THE IDEAS DOWN IN YOUR NOTEBOOK.


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