L.A. for the week of June 9th:
For our final week in L.A. we will take some class time to look at the year in review. Students will take part in an interactive poetry presentation, as a way to wrap up the year. If time permits students will have an opportunity to create a final poem, following a specific formula.
On Wednesday the seventh graders will be going on a field trip bowling, out to lunch, and to the park - if weather permits. Thursday is a field day with a hot dog lunch provided.
Have a great summer & don't forget to check out Weebly the 8th grade guidelines for the summer reading requirements.
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On Wednesday the seventh graders will be going on a field trip bowling, out to lunch, and to the park - if weather permits. Thursday is a field day with a hot dog lunch provided.
Have a great summer & don't forget to check out Weebly the 8th grade guidelines for the summer reading requirements.
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L.A. for the week of June 2nd:
This Monday the 3 part classic book project is due. Part 1 is optional. Parts 2 & 3 are required. Students will share the results of their projects in class on Monday.
This Wednesday there will be a quiz on Red Hot Roots, covering units 13, 14, & 15.
We will have the final check-in on the novel Jump into the Sky on Tuesday. Students should complete the novel and the chapter overviews. The journal response piece will be an extra credit option that will be due this Friday.
We will be reading Ray Bradbury's science fiction story, "All Summer in a Day." We will start it this week and complete it by next Tuesday, June 9th.
Towards the end of the week students will be creating their senior letter to themselves in class. This is a friendly letter they are writing as seventh graders. I hold on to these until I send it to them as graduating seniors. With the obvious changes that occur in the next 5 years these letters are often a source of amazement and amusement when they open them up in June of 2019!
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This Wednesday there will be a quiz on Red Hot Roots, covering units 13, 14, & 15.
We will have the final check-in on the novel Jump into the Sky on Tuesday. Students should complete the novel and the chapter overviews. The journal response piece will be an extra credit option that will be due this Friday.
We will be reading Ray Bradbury's science fiction story, "All Summer in a Day." We will start it this week and complete it by next Tuesday, June 9th.
Towards the end of the week students will be creating their senior letter to themselves in class. This is a friendly letter they are writing as seventh graders. I hold on to these until I send it to them as graduating seniors. With the obvious changes that occur in the next 5 years these letters are often a source of amazement and amusement when they open them up in June of 2019!
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L.A. for the week of May 26th:
With the school year rapidly coming to a close, students will finish up their reading of Shelley Pearsall's historical novel, Jump into the Sky this week. That means they will be reading through chapter 35 along with completing the chapter overviews, As a final wrap up students will pick topics from the Journal Response form to complete for credit. They will have class time this week to work on this. The rest should be finished for homework.
This week we will finish up our Red Hot Roots packet. Students need to complete unit 15, along with writing a story that includes at least 5 vocabulary words from the last 3 units. There is an online practice game set up on this weekly site under the 'online games' tab. There will be a quiz next Wednesday, June 4th, on units 13, 14, & 15 in our Red Hot Roots packet.
Just a reminder: For independent reading students should be working on completing their classic novel. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. I have decided to trim the assignment to 2 required parts. The first part - on social media can be done for extra credit, if desired. Only parts 2 & 3 are mandatory. This assignment can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd. If students finish Jump into the Sky ahead of time, they can spend some class time on their book project.
This week we will finish up our Red Hot Roots packet. Students need to complete unit 15, along with writing a story that includes at least 5 vocabulary words from the last 3 units. There is an online practice game set up on this weekly site under the 'online games' tab. There will be a quiz next Wednesday, June 4th, on units 13, 14, & 15 in our Red Hot Roots packet.
Just a reminder: For independent reading students should be working on completing their classic novel. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. I have decided to trim the assignment to 2 required parts. The first part - on social media can be done for extra credit, if desired. Only parts 2 & 3 are mandatory. This assignment can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd. If students finish Jump into the Sky ahead of time, they can spend some class time on their book project.
L.A. for the week of May 19th:
This week in Language Arts class students will continue reading Shelley Pearsall's historical fiction novel, Jump into the Sky. Students will be working with their "literature buddies" as they read through chapter 30 and complete the corresponding chapter overview / responses. Students should complete through chapter 30 by this Friday, May 23rd. This will be done in class and for homework. We will also address some of the literary elements as they apply to the novel. This week we will use the journal responses as we look at theme, plot, inferences, foreshadowing and characterization. All of the assignments and documents for the novel can be found on this Weebly site, under assignments/documents.
For independent reading students should be working on completing their classic novel. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd. We will take some class time this week to check in to see how students are progressing with their classic project.
For independent reading students should be working on completing their classic novel. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd. We will take some class time this week to check in to see how students are progressing with their classic project.
L.A. for the week of May 12th:
This week in Language Arts class we will continue reading Shelley Pearsall's historical fiction novel, Jump into the Sky. Students will be working with their "literature buddies" as they read through chapter 20 and complete the corresponding chapter overview / responses. Students should complete through chapter 20 by this Friday, May 16th. This will be done in class and for homework. We will also address some of the literary elements as they apply to the novel. This week we will look at characterization, setting, and plot. All of the assignments and documents for the novel can be found on this Weebly site, under assignments/documents.
Students will be assigned unit 14 in their Red Hot Roots packet. This covers wors that begin with the prefixes "epi," "inter," and "para." These are words that have to do with beside, before, or among. This unit will be due this Thursday, May, 15th.
For independent reading students should be working on completing their classic novel. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd.
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Students will be assigned unit 14 in their Red Hot Roots packet. This covers wors that begin with the prefixes "epi," "inter," and "para." These are words that have to do with beside, before, or among. This unit will be due this Thursday, May, 15th.
For independent reading students should be working on completing their classic novel. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd.
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L.A. for week of May 5th:
This is a special week in Language Arts class. On Wednesday all the seventh grade L. A. classes will get to meet with Shelley Pearsall, the author of Jump into the Sky. We are currently reading this historical fiction novel that takes place throughout the United Stated in the 1940's. Students already started this coming of age book last week, and should continue their reading as we finish through chapter 10 by this Friday. Students will be responding to their reading with some group work, while completing some chapter review documents. Having the author visit is a wonderful opportunity for the students to get some insight into the writing process as they will be participating in an exciting day that includes participating in a writing workshop with Shelley Pearsall.
We previously introduced the next independent reading requirement - classics. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd.
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We previously introduced the next independent reading requirement - classics. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd.
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L.A. for the week of April 28th:
This week in Language Arts classes we will begin reading an all-class novel by Shelley Pearsall, called Jump into the Sky. It is a recently published piece of historical fiction that takes place across the United States, during World War II. The protagonist is a teenage boy searching for his father, who is part of the Triple Nickels, an elite all-black unit of paratroopers. We will introduce the book with some in-class research of the time period. Chapters 1 - 3 will be read this week.
Last week we introduced the next independent reading requirement - classics. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd. Students should pick out a classic book that they have not yet read, and is appropriate for their reading level. They should have it by this Wednesday, April 30th. As an option students can pick their classic online to read.
Next week, on Wednesday, May 7th, we are excited to have the author, Shelley Pearsall, come to BMS to spend the day working with our 7th graders. Students will take part in a special writing workshop with her. We have some other special activities planned, which is the day after the 7th grade OAA tests are completed.
This Tuesday is a roots quiz, covering units 10, 11, & 12. On Monday students will get the next 3 units. They will be assigned unit 13 in the Red Hot Roots packet. This unit is all about prefixes that are connected to numerals 5 through 10. It will be due on Friday.
We will spend some class time this week preparing for the OAA, with some work on analogies, inferences and test taking tips. The Reading OAA test is this Thursday morning, May 1st. Students should be at school no later than 7:45 that morning, well-rested, and having had a healthy breakfast. All middle schoolers had an opportunity to hear from Mr. Chase last week about how important these high stakes tests are for everyone. We are counting on students to take the tests seriously and try their best.
Last week we introduced the next independent reading requirement - classics. We went over the requirements for the 3 part project that goes with their reading. It can be found on the book report tab, on the assignment/document page of this Weebly site. The book needs to be read, with the project completed, by Monday, June 2nd. Students should pick out a classic book that they have not yet read, and is appropriate for their reading level. They should have it by this Wednesday, April 30th. As an option students can pick their classic online to read.
Next week, on Wednesday, May 7th, we are excited to have the author, Shelley Pearsall, come to BMS to spend the day working with our 7th graders. Students will take part in a special writing workshop with her. We have some other special activities planned, which is the day after the 7th grade OAA tests are completed.
This Tuesday is a roots quiz, covering units 10, 11, & 12. On Monday students will get the next 3 units. They will be assigned unit 13 in the Red Hot Roots packet. This unit is all about prefixes that are connected to numerals 5 through 10. It will be due on Friday.
We will spend some class time this week preparing for the OAA, with some work on analogies, inferences and test taking tips. The Reading OAA test is this Thursday morning, May 1st. Students should be at school no later than 7:45 that morning, well-rested, and having had a healthy breakfast. All middle schoolers had an opportunity to hear from Mr. Chase last week about how important these high stakes tests are for everyone. We are counting on students to take the tests seriously and try their best.
L.A. for the week of April 21st:
This Tuesday, April 22nd, we will have our Tunnel Vision unit test. Students received a study guide on what the test is going to cover, and we will have a review session this Monday, in class. Students should study their Tunnel Vision packets and class notes. There is also link to help practice the 20 vocabulary words from this unit. That link can be found on this site on the 'online menu bar' >>'online games' .
Students should turn in their completed "Titanic Choice Board" this Monday in class. Class time was given last week to complete this Titanic wrap-up assignment.
We are winding down our OAA prep, as the Reading OAA test will be next Thursday, May 1st. As part of this preparing, students will be completing a reading practice passage this week for homework. The completed passage and responses will be due this Thursday, April 24th.
This Monday, April 21st, the independent reading book report will be due. The form is located on the book report tab of the assignments page on this weekly site. Our next / last independent reading genre will be 'classics.' Mrs. Ungier, our librarian, will be coming into class this week to do a "classics" book talk for the students. Students will have the month of May to read a classic book of their choice, that is appropriate for their reading level, and they haven't read it yet. This book will need to be completed by Monday, June 2nd. More information will be coming about the project/assignment for this genre.
Next Tuesday, April 29th students will be taking their 'Red Hot Roots' quiz covering units 10, 11, & 12. There will be online "game" available to help practice the words.
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Students should turn in their completed "Titanic Choice Board" this Monday in class. Class time was given last week to complete this Titanic wrap-up assignment.
We are winding down our OAA prep, as the Reading OAA test will be next Thursday, May 1st. As part of this preparing, students will be completing a reading practice passage this week for homework. The completed passage and responses will be due this Thursday, April 24th.
This Monday, April 21st, the independent reading book report will be due. The form is located on the book report tab of the assignments page on this weekly site. Our next / last independent reading genre will be 'classics.' Mrs. Ungier, our librarian, will be coming into class this week to do a "classics" book talk for the students. Students will have the month of May to read a classic book of their choice, that is appropriate for their reading level, and they haven't read it yet. This book will need to be completed by Monday, June 2nd. More information will be coming about the project/assignment for this genre.
Next Tuesday, April 29th students will be taking their 'Red Hot Roots' quiz covering units 10, 11, & 12. There will be online "game" available to help practice the words.
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L.A. for the week of April 14th:
This week we will wrap up our study of Robert Ballard's "Exploring the Titanic," as we complete some of the packet pages we began last week, from page 46 to page 51. These pages focus on comprehension and vocabulary from the story. As we complete our study we will spend some class time this week on a "Titanic Choice Board" assignment where students will pick four different activities to complete, with an emphasis on writing and research. There will be a Tunnel Vision unit test next Tuesday, April 22nd. Students will get a study guide this week.
Unit 12, from our Red Hot Roots packet will be due this Thursday. This week students need to include a story using at least five words from the last three units.
Students will have an OAA practice passage this week. That will be due this Wednesday. Students will have some class time and the rest will need to be completed for homework. Just a reminder: the independent reading book report due date for our biography/ autobiography has been extended, and will now be due next Monday, April 21st. The form is located on the book report tab of the assignments page on this weekly site. Our next / last independent reading will be classics. More information will be provided next week.
Don't forget this is a short week - no school this Friday!
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Unit 12, from our Red Hot Roots packet will be due this Thursday. This week students need to include a story using at least five words from the last three units.
Students will have an OAA practice passage this week. That will be due this Wednesday. Students will have some class time and the rest will need to be completed for homework. Just a reminder: the independent reading book report due date for our biography/ autobiography has been extended, and will now be due next Monday, April 21st. The form is located on the book report tab of the assignments page on this weekly site. Our next / last independent reading will be classics. More information will be provided next week.
Don't forget this is a short week - no school this Friday!
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L.A. for the week of April 7th:
This week we will start off class as we read from our Scholastic Magazine and respond using claims and evidence . Students will read an OAA article, "What is it?" and complete this for homework. It will be due on Wednesday. Also, for homework, students need to complete the post-test for Study Island, along with revisiting some of the topics that need improved scores. This will be due Tuesday.
On Tuesday we will begin our study of Robert Ballard's "Exploring the Titanic," from our Tunnel Vision unit. The excerpt of this literary nonfiction piece begins on page 3o of the Tunnel Vision packet and goes to page 51. Along with the story there will be activities to complete including, vocabulary, a timeline, comprehension...
Just a reminder: the independent reading book report due date for our biography/ autobiography has been extended, and will now be due on Monday, April 21st. The form is located on the book report tab of the assignments page on this weekly site.
If students have any extra time, this website also has a page of online educational games for students to "play." These cover many topics and focus on areas were students were struggling, such as analogies, verb / subject agreement, and synonyms.
On Tuesday we will begin our study of Robert Ballard's "Exploring the Titanic," from our Tunnel Vision unit. The excerpt of this literary nonfiction piece begins on page 3o of the Tunnel Vision packet and goes to page 51. Along with the story there will be activities to complete including, vocabulary, a timeline, comprehension...
Just a reminder: the independent reading book report due date for our biography/ autobiography has been extended, and will now be due on Monday, April 21st. The form is located on the book report tab of the assignments page on this weekly site.
If students have any extra time, this website also has a page of online educational games for students to "play." These cover many topics and focus on areas were students were struggling, such as analogies, verb / subject agreement, and synonyms.
L.A. for the week of March 31st:
As we begin the last week of this quarter, students will continue in our Tunnel Vision unit as we read Janice Mirikitani's personal poem, "For My Father." As a companion piece to this we will look at the historical impact of Japanese Internment camps from the 1940's, as it relates to this piece of literature. We will focus on characterization, vocabulary, and comprehension. As part of this unit we will also begin our study of Robert Ballard's nonfiction story, "Exploring the Titanic."
Students will be assigned unit 11 in our "Red Hot Roots" packet. This looks at words beginning with the prefixes 'ant,' 'anti,' 'contra,' 'contes,' or 'ob.' This unit will be due this Friday, April 4th.
As part of our OAA prep students will be assigned a passage and questions from the Ohio Department of Education. This will be due on Thursday, April 3rd.
Just a reminder: the independent reading book report due date for our biography/ autobiography has been extended, and will now be due on Monday, April 21st.
Students will be assigned unit 11 in our "Red Hot Roots" packet. This looks at words beginning with the prefixes 'ant,' 'anti,' 'contra,' 'contes,' or 'ob.' This unit will be due this Friday, April 4th.
As part of our OAA prep students will be assigned a passage and questions from the Ohio Department of Education. This will be due on Thursday, April 3rd.
Just a reminder: the independent reading book report due date for our biography/ autobiography has been extended, and will now be due on Monday, April 21st.
L.A. for the week of March 17th:
This week we will continue with our Tunnel Vision unit as we look at some poetry with this theme. Students will first review the elements of poetry. We will study Alfred Lord Tennyson's classic poem, "Charge of the Light Brigade." We will look at the poem's history, the rhyme, rhythm, and repetition of the poem, along with how the poem fits into the theme of tunnel vision.
As part of our OAA prep students will be assigned the story, "Daedalus and Icarus," with multiple choice and extended response questions to answer. It will be due this Thursday, March 20th.
For our independent reading requirement this month students should be reading a biography or an autobiography that is in their reading level and they haven't read before. The book report will be due April 17th.
As part of our OAA prep students will be assigned the story, "Daedalus and Icarus," with multiple choice and extended response questions to answer. It will be due this Thursday, March 20th.
For our independent reading requirement this month students should be reading a biography or an autobiography that is in their reading level and they haven't read before. The book report will be due April 17th.
L.A. for the week of March 10th:
This week we are going to start a new unit - Tunnel Vision. Students will get a packet, with a variety of genres, where all the selections revolve around the theme of tunnel vision. The selections in this unit have some characters with a narrow perspective, and we will investigate how that idea may impact the story. We will take some time to discuss how this connects to different literature. We will be starting this week reading Carol Farley's science fiction piece, "Lose Now, Pay Later." We will look at some of the literary elements, as they relate to this story, including setting, cause and effect, comprehension, and vocabulary.
Students will be assigned unit 10 in our Red Hot Roots packet. This covers words that start with prefixes "ab," "abs," or "apo," and mean moving away. Completion of this unit will be due this Friday.
Out independent reading this month is biographies, or autobiographies. Students should find a book in this genre that they have not yet read, and is appropriate for their individual reading level.
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Students will be assigned unit 10 in our Red Hot Roots packet. This covers words that start with prefixes "ab," "abs," or "apo," and mean moving away. Completion of this unit will be due this Friday.
Out independent reading this month is biographies, or autobiographies. Students should find a book in this genre that they have not yet read, and is appropriate for their individual reading level.
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L.A. for the week of March 3rd:
This week we will wrap up our study of The Outsiders. The completed 7 - 12 packet is due this Friday, March 7th. The final project for the book is a character study with 6 parts required. That is due on Thursday, March 6th. We have spent some class time on this, but the some of it will need to be completed for homework.
This Friday our online Study Island: part 5 - Reading Applications - Literary Text, from a) - g) will be due. This is one piece of our OAA preparation we will be doing, as we gear up for these standardized tests that have now been moved to May 1st. Students have also been assigned teaching topics that are featured on the OAA tests. On their assigned day they will help "teach" the rest of the class all about that skill.
This Monday, March 3rd, the Mystery / Suspense / Science Fiction Book Report is due. Our next genre is Biography / Autobiography. That will be due at the end of April.
This Friday our online Study Island: part 5 - Reading Applications - Literary Text, from a) - g) will be due. This is one piece of our OAA preparation we will be doing, as we gear up for these standardized tests that have now been moved to May 1st. Students have also been assigned teaching topics that are featured on the OAA tests. On their assigned day they will help "teach" the rest of the class all about that skill.
This Monday, March 3rd, the Mystery / Suspense / Science Fiction Book Report is due. Our next genre is Biography / Autobiography. That will be due at the end of April.
L.A. for the week of February 24th:
This week we will finish our reading of The Outsiders, with chapter 11 due on Monday, and chapter 12 due on Wednesday. There will be a final project for this novel, that includes a study of one of the dynamic characters from the story. Students will need to complete 6 of the different activities with the criteria outlined in the handouts distributed in class. There is a copy of these instructions on the assignment/document link on this weebly site. We will designate some class time to this assignment, with the final project due on Thursday, March 6th. The Outsiders packet (chapters 7 - 12) , with different literary elements included, will be due next week on Friday, March 7th. Students will be working on these projects in class, as well as for homework.
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The Red Hot Roots quiz, covering chapters 7, 8 & 9 from the packet will be this Tuesday, February 25th.__________
Just a reminder: The independent reading book report is due Monday, March 3rd. The form can be found on the book report tab under the assignments/document page of this site.
At this time students should be reading a book in the Mystery / Suspense / Fantasy / or Science Fiction genre.
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The Red Hot Roots quiz, covering chapters 7, 8 & 9 from the packet will be this Tuesday, February 25th.__________
Just a reminder: The independent reading book report is due Monday, March 3rd. The form can be found on the book report tab under the assignments/document page of this site.
At this time students should be reading a book in the Mystery / Suspense / Fantasy / or Science Fiction genre.
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L.A. for the week of February 17th:
This week students will continue our reading of The Outsiders, with chapter 9 due on Tuesday and chapter 10 due on Thursday. We will take some class time to work on packet pages that include suspense, character, plot, and analogies.
Students also will be assigned the online Study Island program this week for homework. Part #4 Reading Application: Informational & Technical a) through f) will be due this Friday, February 21st. Students need to get a score of 75% for each topic or work on it for at least 30 minutes to get full credit.
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The vocabulary quiz that corresponds to units 7, 8 & 9 from our 'Red Hot Roots' packet will be next week - on Tuesday, February 25th.
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Just a reminder: The independent reading book report is due Monday, March 3rd. The form can be found on the book report tab under the assignments/document page of this site:
http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/book-reports.html
At this time students should be reading a book in the Mystery / Suspense / Fantasy / or Science Fiction genre.
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Students also will be assigned the online Study Island program this week for homework. Part #4 Reading Application: Informational & Technical a) through f) will be due this Friday, February 21st. Students need to get a score of 75% for each topic or work on it for at least 30 minutes to get full credit.
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The vocabulary quiz that corresponds to units 7, 8 & 9 from our 'Red Hot Roots' packet will be next week - on Tuesday, February 25th.
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Just a reminder: The independent reading book report is due Monday, March 3rd. The form can be found on the book report tab under the assignments/document page of this site:
http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/book-reports.html
At this time students should be reading a book in the Mystery / Suspense / Fantasy / or Science Fiction genre.
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L.A. for the week of February 10th:
This week we will continue our study of The Outsiders, with chapter 6 due on Monday and chapters 7 & 8 due on Wednesday & Friday respectively. Students will be completing the packet that corresponds with chapters 1 - 6. The completed 1- 6 packet will be due this Thursday, February 13th. This week we will look at some activities that involve point of view and vocabulary.
Our Red Hots Roots - unit 9 will be due this Friday. This looks at words with prefixes that mean "all together." Students will need to complete a story for this unit, using at least 5 words from the last 3 units.
We also will take some time for some OAA prep activities that include some study island topics, as well as how to address the prompt.
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Our Red Hots Roots - unit 9 will be due this Friday. This looks at words with prefixes that mean "all together." Students will need to complete a story for this unit, using at least 5 words from the last 3 units.
We also will take some time for some OAA prep activities that include some study island topics, as well as how to address the prompt.
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L.A. for the week of February 3rd:
Due to Thursday's Challenge Day, and Friday's field trip / BMS Olympics activity, we will only have three days of class this week! Please make sure permission slips are turned in as soon as possible.
Chapter 5 from The Outsiders will be due this Tuesday, February 4th. Chapter 6 will be due next Monday, February 10th. Students are really enjoying this riveting, action-packed novel. We will take some class time this week to concentrate on some of the literary elements. This will include some of the packet pages we didn't get to complete last week - cause / effect, setting / mood, and conflict. We also will be examining Robert Frost's poem, "Nothing Gold Can Star," that has a prominent place in Hinton's story.
Study Island #3 Reading Process is due this Monday, February 3rd. It was assigned last week. As part of our preparation for the OAA tests this April each student has been assigned a date to teach a reading skill to the class. See the assignment/document page on this Weebly site. http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/assignments--documents.html Study Island will work as a guide for this process.
The independent book report is due Monday, March 3rd. The form can be found on the book report tab under the assignments/document page of this site. http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/book-reports.html
At this time students should be reading a book in the Mystery / Suspense / Fantasy / or Science Fiction genre.
Chapter 5 from The Outsiders will be due this Tuesday, February 4th. Chapter 6 will be due next Monday, February 10th. Students are really enjoying this riveting, action-packed novel. We will take some class time this week to concentrate on some of the literary elements. This will include some of the packet pages we didn't get to complete last week - cause / effect, setting / mood, and conflict. We also will be examining Robert Frost's poem, "Nothing Gold Can Star," that has a prominent place in Hinton's story.
Study Island #3 Reading Process is due this Monday, February 3rd. It was assigned last week. As part of our preparation for the OAA tests this April each student has been assigned a date to teach a reading skill to the class. See the assignment/document page on this Weebly site. http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/assignments--documents.html Study Island will work as a guide for this process.
The independent book report is due Monday, March 3rd. The form can be found on the book report tab under the assignments/document page of this site. http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/book-reports.html
At this time students should be reading a book in the Mystery / Suspense / Fantasy / or Science Fiction genre.
L.A. for the week of January 27th:
SNOW DAY CHANGES: With the short week some homework due dates will change. Chapter 4 in The Outsiders will now be due on Friday. (Chapter 5 will be next week.) The Study Island#3 will now be due next Monday, February 3rd.
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This week the new quarter begins.
Students will be assigned the online Study Island #3. Reading Process a) - e). Students need to achieve a 75% or work on the topic for 30 minutes. It well be due this Friday, January 31st. Also, this week students will be assigned a Study Island topic to "teach" the rest of the class. This will be taking place over the next 6 weeks. The dates will be assigned in class.
We will be reading chapters 4 & 5 from The Outsiders this week. We will be covering pages in The Outsiders packet - 11& 12 (cause/effect), pg. 12 (vocabulary), pgs. 13 & 14 (setting / mood), and page 16 (conflict).We also will take some class time to go over the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay," by Robert Frost.
Students should be reading an independent reading book in the genre of Science Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, or Fantasy. The book report will be due March 3rd. The particulars of this assignment can be viewed on the book report tab under assignments/documents.
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This week the new quarter begins.
Students will be assigned the online Study Island #3. Reading Process a) - e). Students need to achieve a 75% or work on the topic for 30 minutes. It well be due this Friday, January 31st. Also, this week students will be assigned a Study Island topic to "teach" the rest of the class. This will be taking place over the next 6 weeks. The dates will be assigned in class.
We will be reading chapters 4 & 5 from The Outsiders this week. We will be covering pages in The Outsiders packet - 11& 12 (cause/effect), pg. 12 (vocabulary), pgs. 13 & 14 (setting / mood), and page 16 (conflict).We also will take some class time to go over the poem, "Nothing Gold Can Stay," by Robert Frost.
Students should be reading an independent reading book in the genre of Science Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, or Fantasy. The book report will be due March 3rd. The particulars of this assignment can be viewed on the book report tab under assignments/documents.
L.A. for the week of January 20th:
Keeping in mind the short week (no school this Monday & Friday), so students will not have too much homework. Unit 8 in the Red Hot Roots packet will be due this Thursday. This covers words with the prefixes 'e,' 'ec,' 'ef,' 'ex,' 'extra,' and 'exter.' These are words that mean 'outside.'
This week we will cover chapters 2 and 3 from The Outsiders. Some of the corresponding activities include characterization, idioms, vocabulary, and cause / effect. This covers pages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 in The Outsiders packet.
If time permits we will be working on some OAA prep activities that involve reading a prompt, as well as connotation and denotation.
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This week we will cover chapters 2 and 3 from The Outsiders. Some of the corresponding activities include characterization, idioms, vocabulary, and cause / effect. This covers pages 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, & 11 in The Outsiders packet.
If time permits we will be working on some OAA prep activities that involve reading a prompt, as well as connotation and denotation.
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L.A. for the week of January 13th:
This Monday students will be turning in their overcoming adversity book report. The next independent reading options include mystery, suspense, or science fiction. Students should find a book during this next week in one of those genres. The book report will be due Monday, March 3rd.
We will be incorporating some OAA test prep activities into our L.A. curriculum during the next few months. This week students will be assigned the first section in Study Island - Acquisition of Vocabulary parts a) - h). This online program is aligned with the OAA test, that takes place in April. To get 100% credit students need to complete each part with a score of 75%, or work on it for 30 minutes. It will be due this Friday.
Barring any more snow days we will begin our reading of The Outsiders this week. Last week we completed some pre-reading activities to prepare for the novel. This week students will be getting the book in class, along with materials that look at some of the literary elements in this important piece of literature. This week we will learn about the author, S.E. Hinton, and read the first two chapters of the novel.
We will be incorporating some OAA test prep activities into our L.A. curriculum during the next few months. This week students will be assigned the first section in Study Island - Acquisition of Vocabulary parts a) - h). This online program is aligned with the OAA test, that takes place in April. To get 100% credit students need to complete each part with a score of 75%, or work on it for 30 minutes. It will be due this Friday.
Barring any more snow days we will begin our reading of The Outsiders this week. Last week we completed some pre-reading activities to prepare for the novel. This week students will be getting the book in class, along with materials that look at some of the literary elements in this important piece of literature. This week we will learn about the author, S.E. Hinton, and read the first two chapters of the novel.
L.A. for the week of January 6th:
Welcome back!
Upon returning to Language Arts class students will be assigned Unit 7 in our "Red Hot Roots" packet. This unit contains words that begin with the prefixes 'dia' and 'per,' that mean "coming through." Unit 7 is due on Friday.
We will take some class time to read the Richard Peck story, "Priscilla and the Wimps." This amusing little piece addresses inferences, character development, and irony.
We also will be introducing our all class novel, The Outsiders. This important piece of literature, written by a teenage S.E. Hinton in 1966, is considered a classic. We will complete some in class pre-reading activities that tie to some of the themes of the novel and center around the topics of violence, identifying teenage groups, and defining family. We also will take a look at the life of S.E. Hinton.
Just a reminder, next week, on January 13th, the Overcoming Adversity book report for our independent reading is due. The instructions for this are posted on the 'book report tab, under assignments.
Upon returning to Language Arts class students will be assigned Unit 7 in our "Red Hot Roots" packet. This unit contains words that begin with the prefixes 'dia' and 'per,' that mean "coming through." Unit 7 is due on Friday.
We will take some class time to read the Richard Peck story, "Priscilla and the Wimps." This amusing little piece addresses inferences, character development, and irony.
We also will be introducing our all class novel, The Outsiders. This important piece of literature, written by a teenage S.E. Hinton in 1966, is considered a classic. We will complete some in class pre-reading activities that tie to some of the themes of the novel and center around the topics of violence, identifying teenage groups, and defining family. We also will take a look at the life of S.E. Hinton.
Just a reminder, next week, on January 13th, the Overcoming Adversity book report for our independent reading is due. The instructions for this are posted on the 'book report tab, under assignments.
L.A. for the week of December 16th:
This week we will spend some class time wrapping up our study of "A Raisin in the Sun." As a final piece last week students were asked to create a final Act IV to the play. This writing piece will involve a pre-write, a rough , a peer edit sheet and a revision. This is due this Thursday, December 19th. We also will spend some class time comparing the video to the written text. We also will finish up our look at the poetry of Langston Hughes. If time permits we will be reading the myth of "Pandora's Box" in our Scope Magazine.
We will go over the book report assignment for Overcoming Adversity. The instructions are posted on the book report tab, under assignments. This will be due Monday, January 13th.
We will go over the book report assignment for Overcoming Adversity. The instructions are posted on the book report tab, under assignments. This will be due Monday, January 13th.
L.A. for the week of December 9th:
This Friday, December 13th, students will be taking a quiz covering units 4, 5, and 6 from their "Red Hot Roots" packet. There is a "Quizlet" available as practice, under the assignments / documents page.
We will continue with our study of "A Raisin in the Sun," as we look at some of the literary elements of this important drama. If time permits we will be watching a movie version of this important play, as we make a text to video comparison. Students also will be completing a writing assignment as a final to our study. This will be to create their own ActIV to Lorraine Hansberry's three act play. This will be due next Thursday, December 19th. Instructions will be given this week. There will be some class time devoted to working on this as well.
Our current genre for independent reading is "Overcoming Adversity." This involves a storyline where someone has overcome challenges or obstacles. It can be fiction or nonfiction. Students are to get a book. Students should have their book chosen and bring it to class this Wednesday. Mrs. Ungier came in and shared a book talk last week about Northern Light. This will be offered as a challenge option for this month. This genre will continue until January 13th.
We will continue with our study of "A Raisin in the Sun," as we look at some of the literary elements of this important drama. If time permits we will be watching a movie version of this important play, as we make a text to video comparison. Students also will be completing a writing assignment as a final to our study. This will be to create their own ActIV to Lorraine Hansberry's three act play. This will be due next Thursday, December 19th. Instructions will be given this week. There will be some class time devoted to working on this as well.
Our current genre for independent reading is "Overcoming Adversity." This involves a storyline where someone has overcome challenges or obstacles. It can be fiction or nonfiction. Students are to get a book. Students should have their book chosen and bring it to class this Wednesday. Mrs. Ungier came in and shared a book talk last week about Northern Light. This will be offered as a challenge option for this month. This genre will continue until January 13th.
L.A. for the week of December 2nd:
This week students will be completing unit 6 in our Red Hot Roots packet. This unit examines words with prefixes that are about ways to move. They include words with prefixes "ad," "re," and "se." The completed unit will be due this Friday, December 6th. Also, this week students will need to create a story to go along with the words from units 4, 5, & 6.
Also, this week students will be finishing their independent reading projects for their Action/Adventure books. Students had the option of creating a song/rap or an essay. This is due this Thursday, December 5th. The directions have been posted on the book report tab by the assignments/documents. The next independent reading genre is 'Overcoming Adversity.' That reading will take us through winter break. More details will be coming next week, as Mr. Smith and I will introduce the genre this week.
This week in L.A. we will take a look at some of the literary connections between Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun" and the poetry of Langston Hughes. We will look at the life and times of Langston Hughes. We will be doing some in class review of figurative language, imagery, and other poetic devices, as we examine some examples of Hughes' dream poems.
Also, this week students will be finishing their independent reading projects for their Action/Adventure books. Students had the option of creating a song/rap or an essay. This is due this Thursday, December 5th. The directions have been posted on the book report tab by the assignments/documents. The next independent reading genre is 'Overcoming Adversity.' That reading will take us through winter break. More details will be coming next week, as Mr. Smith and I will introduce the genre this week.
This week in L.A. we will take a look at some of the literary connections between Lorraine Hansberry's play, "A Raisin in the Sun" and the poetry of Langston Hughes. We will look at the life and times of Langston Hughes. We will be doing some in class review of figurative language, imagery, and other poetic devices, as we examine some examples of Hughes' dream poems.
L.A. for the week of November 17th:
This week we will be completing some preliminary work for our reading of Lorraine Hansberry's dramatic play, "A Raisin in the Sun." There are many facets of this classic play we will be learning about over the next few weeks. For part of this week we will take class time to go over some background information about the times, including the 1950's and the civil rights movement in America. This background information will also include a look at Lorraine Hansberry's biography.
This Tuesday students will be turning in their newspaper article writing assignment. This was assigned last week and students began it at that time.
Last week students were assigned their action/adventure book projects. It is due on Thursday, December 5th. There are a few different options, including an essay or an rap. Details can be found on the book report tab on the assignment page of weebly. As part of the assignment students were assigned a required pre-write. They should have this portion completed by the end of this week.
This Tuesday students will be turning in their newspaper article writing assignment. This was assigned last week and students began it at that time.
Last week students were assigned their action/adventure book projects. It is due on Thursday, December 5th. There are a few different options, including an essay or an rap. Details can be found on the book report tab on the assignment page of weebly. As part of the assignment students were assigned a required pre-write. They should have this portion completed by the end of this week.
L.A. for the week of November 10th:
This week all seventh graders will be taking the IOWA standardized tests. This will impact the schedule with two classes missed daily, in order to have time for the these tests.
Unit 5 from our Red Hot Roots packet will be assigned this week, and it will be due this Friday, November 15th This unit looks at words with prefixes 'cir,' 'circum,' and 'peri.' The words in this unit have something to do with around.
Students will be working on a newspaper writing assignment. The articles cubmitted will be considered as entries into "Beachwords," our BMS newspaper. We will begin this in class this week and hopefully students will have time to complete it at that time. It will be due next Tuesday, November 19th.
We will be looking at the proper use of "who" versus "whom." this week as part of our grammar bell work.
In class we will be reading our Scholastic Scope magazine, as students read an informational text article and a poem, both about the future. They will then make a text-to-text connection from these selections.
Unit 5 from our Red Hot Roots packet will be assigned this week, and it will be due this Friday, November 15th This unit looks at words with prefixes 'cir,' 'circum,' and 'peri.' The words in this unit have something to do with around.
Students will be working on a newspaper writing assignment. The articles cubmitted will be considered as entries into "Beachwords," our BMS newspaper. We will begin this in class this week and hopefully students will have time to complete it at that time. It will be due next Tuesday, November 19th.
We will be looking at the proper use of "who" versus "whom." this week as part of our grammar bell work.
In class we will be reading our Scholastic Scope magazine, as students read an informational text article and a poem, both about the future. They will then make a text-to-text connection from these selections.
L.A. for the week of November 3rd:
This week in Language Arts class we will finish up our look at O. Henry's classic "The Last Leaf," as we answer some questions from the story. This should be completed in class.
The unit test on 'False Impressions' will be this Thursday, November 7th. Students can prepare for this using the study guides and quizlet provided. We will take some class time on Wednesday to prep for the test with an in-class study session.
Students should be reading an action/adventure book for their independent reading requirement.
Just a reminder: There is no school this Tuesday, November 5th, for students. Teachers will be meeting for staff development activities that day.
The unit test on 'False Impressions' will be this Thursday, November 7th. Students can prepare for this using the study guides and quizlet provided. We will take some class time on Wednesday to prep for the test with an in-class study session.
Students should be reading an action/adventure book for their independent reading requirement.
Just a reminder: There is no school this Tuesday, November 5th, for students. Teachers will be meeting for staff development activities that day.
L.A. for the week of October 27th:
This week in Language Arts classes students will wrap up or False Impressions unit. We will finish up with Jean Little's autobiography, "Little by Little" and begin reading O. Henry's famous story, "The Last Leaf." This touching story provides an opportunity for students to look at figurative language and dramatic irony in the context of literature. Next week there will be a unit test covering our "False Impressions" packet.
We will also be assigning unit 4 in our Red Hot Roots packet. This unit will be due this Friday. The unit focuses on words that have the prefixes 'pro' and 'retro.' These words all mean something relating to backward and forward.
Students will get the book report assignment towards the end of the week. It will feature characterization in literature. These books, in the action/adventure genre, will need to be completed by Monday, December 2nd.
We will also be assigning unit 4 in our Red Hot Roots packet. This unit will be due this Friday. The unit focuses on words that have the prefixes 'pro' and 'retro.' These words all mean something relating to backward and forward.
Students will get the book report assignment towards the end of the week. It will feature characterization in literature. These books, in the action/adventure genre, will need to be completed by Monday, December 2nd.
L.A. for the week of October 20th:
This week in Language Arts class students will have an opportunity to share their "Wall of Respect" projects with their classmates.
On Tuesday there will be a quiz covering units 1, 2, & 3 from our 'Red Hot Roots' packet.
We will begin reading an excerpt from Jean Little's autobiography, "Little by Little," (pages 60 - 66 in our False Impressions packet). As Jean Little discovers the power of words, we will apply that notion as we look at some literary connections. This will include vocabulary, cause and effect, and comprehension (pages 70 - 74).
On Thursday students will turn in their "Home is..." project. This is a three part assignment, with the emphasis on descriptive details and elaboration.
On Tuesday there will be a quiz covering units 1, 2, & 3 from our 'Red Hot Roots' packet.
We will begin reading an excerpt from Jean Little's autobiography, "Little by Little," (pages 60 - 66 in our False Impressions packet). As Jean Little discovers the power of words, we will apply that notion as we look at some literary connections. This will include vocabulary, cause and effect, and comprehension (pages 70 - 74).
On Thursday students will turn in their "Home is..." project. This is a three part assignment, with the emphasis on descriptive details and elaboration.
L.A. for the week of October 13th:
This week in Language Arts class we continue with our "False Impressions" unit as we learn about essays and author's purpose by reading Anna Quindlen's personal essay, "Homeless." Along with reading this passionate piece students will be completing pages 58 and 59 in their packet, looking at vocabulary and comprehension. Quindlen is know for using descriptive adjectives in her writing. We will take a closer look at that element as we work on a personal writing project connected to this story, "Home is..." We will begin working on that in class and the completed 3 parts will be due next Thursday, October 24th.
This Wednesday, October 16th, the reader's choice independent reading project is due. The next genre for independent reading is Action/ Adventure. Students should get a book this week in that genre. It will be due on Monday, December 2nd.
Friday is our field trip to Lakeview Cemetery. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!
This Wednesday, October 16th, the reader's choice independent reading project is due. The next genre for independent reading is Action/ Adventure. Students should get a book this week in that genre. It will be due on Monday, December 2nd.
Friday is our field trip to Lakeview Cemetery. Hopefully the weather will cooperate!
L.A. for the week of October 6th:
This week in Language Arts class we are assigning Unit 3 in the "Red Hot Roots" packet. This unit looks at words containing the prefixes for before and after. Along with the regular two pages assigned, students will also need to create a story using at least five vocabulary words, from the last three units. This will all be due on Friday, October 11th.
This Thursday, October 10th students will be turning in their "Wall of Respect" assignment. This was introduced last week. Students need to pick a subject for their writing that is someone who has inspired them and made an impact on their life. The assignment includes a pre-write, to be turned in with the final paragraph. A visual needs to accompany the paragraph as well. It is due this Thursday, October 10th.
In class this week we will take a look at the life and times of O.Henry, considered my many to be "the father of the American short story." We will look at his life, along with the twist endings that he often incorporated into his stories. This will act as an introduction to the next selection in our False Impressions packet, "Hearts and Hands."
For independent reading, our reader's choice requirement is due next Wednesday, October 16th. After that we will be starting our Action / Adventure genre. This will continue until the end of November.
This Thursday, October 10th students will be turning in their "Wall of Respect" assignment. This was introduced last week. Students need to pick a subject for their writing that is someone who has inspired them and made an impact on their life. The assignment includes a pre-write, to be turned in with the final paragraph. A visual needs to accompany the paragraph as well. It is due this Thursday, October 10th.
In class this week we will take a look at the life and times of O.Henry, considered my many to be "the father of the American short story." We will look at his life, along with the twist endings that he often incorporated into his stories. This will act as an introduction to the next selection in our False Impressions packet, "Hearts and Hands."
For independent reading, our reader's choice requirement is due next Wednesday, October 16th. After that we will be starting our Action / Adventure genre. This will continue until the end of November.
L.A. for the week of September 29th:
This week in Language Arts class we will continue with our "False Impressions" unit as we read Toni Cade Bambara's multifaceted story, "War of the Wall." This story is on pages 25 to 32 in our packet. We will discuss dialect in the story, as an effective tool in establishing distinctive characters.
As a companion piece to this story we also will be reading Lucille Clifton's powerful poem, "in the inner city." We will tie this literature together as we look at the elements of plot (pg.33) and setting (pg. 35).
As a connection to the story "War of the Wall" students will write a personal piece creating their own 'wall of respect.' This writing piece will be assigned later in the week, after we complete the story. It will be due on Wednesday, October 9th.
Students will be responding to an article from our online newspaper, "TweenTribune."
If time permits we will be reading a nonfiction piece from our "Scope Magazine," from Scholastic Press.
As a companion piece to this story we also will be reading Lucille Clifton's powerful poem, "in the inner city." We will tie this literature together as we look at the elements of plot (pg.33) and setting (pg. 35).
As a connection to the story "War of the Wall" students will write a personal piece creating their own 'wall of respect.' This writing piece will be assigned later in the week, after we complete the story. It will be due on Wednesday, October 9th.
Students will be responding to an article from our online newspaper, "TweenTribune."
If time permits we will be reading a nonfiction piece from our "Scope Magazine," from Scholastic Press.
L.A. for the week of September 22nd:
This week in Language Arts students will need to complete unit 2 in their "Red Hot Roots" packet. This vocabulary unit covers prefixes hyper, super, supr, and sur - with "more" as the central idea. It will be due on Friday, September 27th.
We will be reading Gary Soto's relatable story, "Seventh Grade," from our False Impressions packet (pgs. 12 - 18). With Soto's wonderful descriptions we will take a close look at the literary element of characterization.
Students will be completing packet pages 21, 23, & 24 on vocabulary and comprehension.
As an assessment tool, this week students will be taking the pretest from Study Island. This is an online program designed for reading skills and OAA practice.
Last week students received the book report form online for their reader's choice independent reading assignment. (http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/book-reports.html) This will be due on Wednesday, October 16th.
If time permits we will be using TweenTribune, and online newspaper, designed for middle school students. This program includes an opportunity for our seventh graders to read current and relevant newspaper articles, and then respond with a blog format.
We will be reading Gary Soto's relatable story, "Seventh Grade," from our False Impressions packet (pgs. 12 - 18). With Soto's wonderful descriptions we will take a close look at the literary element of characterization.
Students will be completing packet pages 21, 23, & 24 on vocabulary and comprehension.
As an assessment tool, this week students will be taking the pretest from Study Island. This is an online program designed for reading skills and OAA practice.
Last week students received the book report form online for their reader's choice independent reading assignment. (http://languageartswithmrsgoodman.weebly.com/book-reports.html) This will be due on Wednesday, October 16th.
If time permits we will be using TweenTribune, and online newspaper, designed for middle school students. This program includes an opportunity for our seventh graders to read current and relevant newspaper articles, and then respond with a blog format.
Week of September 15th: This week is L.A. class students will continue with our False Impressions unit. In class we will be completing an outline on the "Elements of Fiction," including the plot curve and the different types of conflict. This corresponds to pages 9 & 10 in the packet. We will apply some of those elements of fiction as we begin reading Gary Soto's relatable story, "Seventh Grade."
On Tuesday the 'Friendly Letter' writing assignment is due. Students will need to turn in all the parts at that time.
We will be reading from our Scholastic Scope magazine this week. The featured article is a narrative nonfiction piece, "Malala the Powerful," about the 15 year old girl from Pakistan. We will be responding to some inferential and critical questions relating to the article.
This week students will get the book report assignment as a response to their 'Reader's Choice Independent Reading.' This will be due on Wednesday, October 16th.
Week of September 8th: This week in Language Arts class students will finish their 'Personal Haiku' projects, as we take some class time to learn about the life and artwork of Andy Warhol. Then we will incorporate a visual into our poetry projects.
On Monday students will be getting their 'Red Hot Roots' vocabulary packet. Vocabulary is a required part of the curriculum. Much of this will be done connecting to the literature we read in class. Our 'Roots' packet is a supplemental that concentrates on the Latin & Greek roots and stems. This week students will be assigned Unit one, which looks at the prefixes 'sub' and 'trans,' with words meaning over and under. The completed unit will be due this Friday, September 13th.
This week we will be reviewing the steps of the writing process as students create a Friendly Letter, designed to introduce themselves to me. We will go over the process, as we look at the rubric/ requirements for this assignment. They will have some time to work on this in class, starting with the prewrite and then the first draft. The completed revision will be due on Tuesday, September 17th.
Students will be getting their "False Impression" packet. This booklet contains a variety of writing that we will use to target different reading strategies and literary elements. We will begin this week, looking at the 5 main reading strategies as we apply them to Shirley Jackson's amusing story, "Charles."
On Monday students will be getting their 'Red Hot Roots' vocabulary packet. Vocabulary is a required part of the curriculum. Much of this will be done connecting to the literature we read in class. Our 'Roots' packet is a supplemental that concentrates on the Latin & Greek roots and stems. This week students will be assigned Unit one, which looks at the prefixes 'sub' and 'trans,' with words meaning over and under. The completed unit will be due this Friday, September 13th.
This week we will be reviewing the steps of the writing process as students create a Friendly Letter, designed to introduce themselves to me. We will go over the process, as we look at the rubric/ requirements for this assignment. They will have some time to work on this in class, starting with the prewrite and then the first draft. The completed revision will be due on Tuesday, September 17th.
Students will be getting their "False Impression" packet. This booklet contains a variety of writing that we will use to target different reading strategies and literary elements. We will begin this week, looking at the 5 main reading strategies as we apply them to Shirley Jackson's amusing story, "Charles."
L.A. for the week of September 2nd:
This short week in Language Arts class students shared their summer reading book jackets with the class.
We also started our Quotation Rotation. Each student has been assigned a day to share a quote with the rest of the class.
We are taking some class time to work on the Personal Haiku project that will be completed next week.
This month is Reader's Choice for our independent reading requirement. At this point students should pick out a book of their choice that they have not read before, and it at their particular reading level. Students are to bring in their book by Friday. Students should be reading at least 20 minutes a day, 5 times a week. The ultimate goal is for students to get into the reading habit. There will be an assignment that corresponds to their reading. This will be due on October 16th.
We also started our Quotation Rotation. Each student has been assigned a day to share a quote with the rest of the class.
We are taking some class time to work on the Personal Haiku project that will be completed next week.
This month is Reader's Choice for our independent reading requirement. At this point students should pick out a book of their choice that they have not read before, and it at their particular reading level. Students are to bring in their book by Friday. Students should be reading at least 20 minutes a day, 5 times a week. The ultimate goal is for students to get into the reading habit. There will be an assignment that corresponds to their reading. This will be due on October 16th.