Hello all! This week, we will start a new text, "The Scholarship Jacket." Similar to the skills we practiced with "Seventh Grade," our previous text, students will continue to cite text evidence, determine theme and analyze how parts of a story interact and influence each other: these are our priority standards this semester quarter. For homework, students were given an article of the week, vocabulary terms and a reading log to supplement their daily, independent reading. The A.O.W and the reading log will be due on Friday. They will have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday and a comprehension quiz on Friday as well. Have a great week! vocabulary_chart-ol.docx commonlit_the-scholarship-jacket.1-5__1_.pdf Hello all!
This week's focus standards are: ELAGSE7RL1: Cite several pieces of textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. ELAGSE7RL2: Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text. ELAGSE7RL3: Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot). Students will continue to use their anchor text, "Seventh Grade," (a copy is in the previous post) to explore common themes and analyze how story elements interact and work together. Class time this week will be devoted to collaborating in groups for close reading and peer editing of written assignments. Homework: Article of the week due Friday Character Analysis and Inference due Thursday Daily 30 minute reading Have a great week! Hello all!
Today, we officially started our first unit. The focus standard for today was RL7.3.: Analyze how elements of a story interact (e.g. how setting shapes the plot or the characters.) Parents, please ask your student to use their paraphrasing skills to communicate what the standard is asking them to do. Below, please find the PPT used in class to review plot structure and story elements. Additionally, you can access the Cornell Notes to revise and/or extend the notes you took in class. Please complete any classwork you did not finish and don't forget to read for a minimum of 30 minutes. Everyone should have identified an independent reading book for the next two weeks. Have a great evening! unit_one_vocabulary-_plot_structure.pptx plot_structure_cornell_notes.doc cornell_story_elements_1.doc Students,
Today, was a wonderful beginning to the new school year! I was thrilled to see some of my former sixth grade students and just as delighted to make the acquaintance of new class members. As a reminder, students will receive an updated copy of the syllabus on Monday. Parents, an additional form will accompany the syllabus, requesting information about Internet access and contact numbers/emails. Lastly, I would like to give the students a round of appalause for demonstrating A.I.R. throughout the day! Hello all,
This week, students will be taking the Reading Inventory or RI. This is the 3rd and final assessment students will be given to determine their lexile score for the year. Several practice packets were sent home over the last two weeks to assist students with comprehension, inference and vocabulary skills. Students will be given two days to take the test, so please encourage them to take their time because this assessment is extremely important. Additionally, we will continue our novel study on Tangerine. Students will answer questions in their packets and will be given an assessment on Friday which covers: vocabulary, comprehension and writing. Students will have Field Day on Friday, May 4. Please look for more information about participation. Homework will be given out on Tuesday and will be due Friday. The focus will be on identifying theme, flashbacks and foreshadowing. Have a wonderful week! Hello all!
We have begun our novel study on Tangerine by Edward Bloor. The students have been given a study guide to accompany the novel, and they will be doing class activities, independent and collaborative, as well progress through the book. Students will have reading checkpoint quiz on Thursday and a Vocabulary quiz on Friday. As a reminder, the class will take the Reading Inventory (RI) next week. They have been given homework to address comprehension, inference and vocabulary skill. Additional homework will be given on Friday in preparation for the test. Vocabulary words for unit include: apparition: a ghost or ghostlike image of a person composed: having one's feelings and expression under control; calm contraption: a machine or device that appears strange or unnecessarily complicated, and often badly made or unsafe deteriorate: become progressively worse din: a loud, unpleasant, and prolonged noise disintegrating: breaking up into small parts, typically as the result of impact or decay focal point: the center of interest or activity fumigate: apply the fumes of certain chemicals to (an area) to disinfect it or to rid it of vermin gesture: a movement of part of the body, especially a hand or the head, to express an idea or meaning glumly: a depressed, spiritless condition or manner, usually temporary rather than habitual horticulture: the art or practice of garden cultivation and management insight:a deep understanding of a person or thing interject: say (something) abruptly, especially as an aside or interruption lignite: a soft brownish substance similar to coal momentum: the quantity of motion of a moving body Hello Everyone,
Spring Break is almost here!!! However, we cannot forget the rapidly approaching Milestones. Parents please make sure your students visit the following websites to help them prepare: gaexperienceonline.com typingclub.com usatestprep.com This week in class, we will continue to practice our writing. Our focus will be on thesis construction, introductions and conclusions. Additionally, parents, please make sure your students are reading for at least 30 minutes a day. Reading is essential for comprehension, stamina and vocabulary development. I will be sending home packets over the break so students can practice reading and writing skills. Additionally, I will upload more assignments on USATestPrep. Have a great week! This week our focus will be Writing Stations.
The students will develop and strengthen skills to improve their formal writing style. This is a relevant and timely practice for the upcoming Milestones test. The students did an exceptional job today; they managed their time well and stayed focused on the task. Please inquire about which stations your child completed during class. Some include: Transitions, Pre-writing and Thesis Development. The students will receive three grades from this activity, so it is important that they are engaged, cooperative and detailed. Tomorrow, students will receive homework on argumentative writing and please make sure they are reading at least 30 minutes a night. Additionally, since 7th grade students are taking their tests online, be sure they are using the gaexperienceonline.com as well as typingclub.com websites to practice skills. Have a great week! Hello Seventh Grade Families,
The Georgia Milestones is rapidly approaching. Although the students will continue to prepare in class, there are several resources they can utilize at home to practice as well. Seventh grade students are taking the Milestones online, so it is important that they receive as many opportunities as they can have to practice their typing skills. Students should visit the following websites: gaexperienceonline.com usatestprep.com typingclub.com This week's agenda: Monday: Students will identify claims, counterclaims and rebuttals Tuesday: Students will read an editorial and learn about the SOAPSTone strategy used to comprehend texts. Wednesday: Students will learn about parallel structure in writing and then write a constructed response to a prompt using parallel structure. Thursday: Computer lab for Milestones practice. Friday: Reading deployment Homework will be distributed Tuesday and will be due Friday. Have a great week! |