Projects:
Students are finishing their final drafts this week. The synthetic materials project has come along nicely, and the students have sharpened their research skills.
8th Reading:
Flocabulary today, along with Colonial America posters. Students are working in groups to create posters that reflect life in the New England, Middle or Souther Colonies.
7th Reading:
Flocabulary and Colonial America posters. There is no Flocabulary packet this week, but be sure students are reading a minimum of 20 minutes each night.
Writing:
We started our Root of the Week lessons. Each week, students will get a different root to look up and find the origin and definition. They then will find a minimum of 5 words that have that root. This week we are working with the root "graph." Students also started their informal outlines of their Colonial America final essay.
Auction this Thursday! We have a lot of items and are collecting more. I usually auction off about 7 or 8 items and then leave what's left for future auctions. Rent is due tomorrow, so we will see how the students handle that. Thus far, they have pocketed all of their earnings. :)
This is a wonderful group of kids and I am so happy to be their teacher this year.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
Projects: Students are starting their rough drafts of their 3 page report for projects. They are working hard and learning about synthetic materials and their varying effects on the environment.
8th Reading: Students read a poem "Friends in the Klan" and started annotating. They also worked on Colonial America passages and are starting a poster project surrounding the 13 colonies tomorrow.
7th Reading: Studenes read a poem "Abandoned Farhouse" and I shared my poetry annotation guide with them. We read the poem together and talked about what we notice (see, hear, feel, etc.) about the elements in the poem. These 7th graders will be reading and analyzing poetry before you know it! They also worked on Colonial American passages and are starting a poster project surrounding the 13 colonies tomorrow.
8th Reading: Students read a poem "Friends in the Klan" and started annotating. They also worked on Colonial America passages and are starting a poster project surrounding the 13 colonies tomorrow.
7th Reading: Studenes read a poem "Abandoned Farhouse" and I shared my poetry annotation guide with them. We read the poem together and talked about what we notice (see, hear, feel, etc.) about the elements in the poem. These 7th graders will be reading and analyzing poetry before you know it! They also worked on Colonial American passages and are starting a poster project surrounding the 13 colonies tomorrow.
Writing: Students had a chance to free write, which they seem to enjoy (yay!). We also wrapped up IXL objectives from last week and moved into looking at the final essay prompt for Colonial America.
Flocabulary packet is due tomorrow. Those who aren't finished will have to attend study hall.
Please send in Auction items if you are able! I'm planning our first auction for next Thursday, September 3. Thank you!
Monday, August 24, 2015
Monday, August 24
Projects: We are continuing to conduct research for our synthetic materials reports. Students are looking at cost benefits/risks to certain materials, as well as environmental advantages/disadvantages for materials to use in building a stadium.
8th Reading: Flocabulary Monday! We watched, listend to and talked about the week's current events and used reading strategies to make more meaning out of them. We also read an article about the Jamestown colony.
7th Reading: Flocabulary Monday! We watched, listend to and talked about the week's current events and used reading strategies to make more meaning out of them. We also read an article about the Jamestown colony.
Writing: Students introduced their mini me creations and explained why they were decorated the way they were. It was a great way to get an insight into each student. I then allowed them each one question to me about me. It was fun and I had to divulge some embarrassing moments (well, at least one, anyway). One student asked me what one of my childhood personal stories was. Ask about it and we'll see if they can remember.
Homework:
Flocabulary packet due Thursday 8/27
Read for 20 if finished with packet and no other reading homework is assigned this week
**I am still in need of auction items like candy, treats, gift cards (small, like $5), etc.
8th Reading: Flocabulary Monday! We watched, listend to and talked about the week's current events and used reading strategies to make more meaning out of them. We also read an article about the Jamestown colony.
7th Reading: Flocabulary Monday! We watched, listend to and talked about the week's current events and used reading strategies to make more meaning out of them. We also read an article about the Jamestown colony.
Writing: Students introduced their mini me creations and explained why they were decorated the way they were. It was a great way to get an insight into each student. I then allowed them each one question to me about me. It was fun and I had to divulge some embarrassing moments (well, at least one, anyway). One student asked me what one of my childhood personal stories was. Ask about it and we'll see if they can remember.
Homework:
Flocabulary packet due Thursday 8/27
Read for 20 if finished with packet and no other reading homework is assigned this week
**I am still in need of auction items like candy, treats, gift cards (small, like $5), etc.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Wednesday, August 19
Tonight's homework:
Finish reading annotations (work full 20 minutes on these, please)
Math IXL
Projects: Students are researching synthetic vs. organic products and environment and cost benefits and risks. Tomorrow they will spend the whole class period researching as well.
8th Reading: Started Poetry Wednesday! Yay! Introduction of poetic terms and how we will learn to read and understand poetry this year.
7th Reading: 7th Grade had their first Poetry Wednesday. Although we didn't read and analyze a poem, students were exposed to poetic terms and how we will use them to learn to read and comprehend poetry this year.
Writing: We contined with IXL objectives; we also went through the 6 traits of writing and made posters to reflect each trait.
P.E. Lacrosse with Mr. Keitz! Nice exposure to a sport that's really catching on!
Finish reading annotations (work full 20 minutes on these, please)
Math IXL
Projects: Students are researching synthetic vs. organic products and environment and cost benefits and risks. Tomorrow they will spend the whole class period researching as well.
8th Reading: Started Poetry Wednesday! Yay! Introduction of poetic terms and how we will learn to read and understand poetry this year.
7th Reading: 7th Grade had their first Poetry Wednesday. Although we didn't read and analyze a poem, students were exposed to poetic terms and how we will use them to learn to read and comprehend poetry this year.
Writing: We contined with IXL objectives; we also went through the 6 traits of writing and made posters to reflect each trait.
P.E. Lacrosse with Mr. Keitz! Nice exposure to a sport that's really catching on!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Today students took Scholastic book orders home. Please take a look at them. The class code is on the front and also on the blog.
In projects we researched possible materials for our stadiums and why we might want to use certain things. Students completed an exit ticket list and turned it in. Tomorrow students will start heavy research to put toward their rough drafts.
Reading 8th: Started Daily Three routines and reading expository text linked to American colonization
**Students need to have a "good fit book" by tomorrow
Reading 7th: Started Daily Three routines and reading expository text linked to American colonization
**Students need to have a "good fit book" by tomorrow
Writing: Introduced IXL for Language Arts; students practiced and will finish at home tonight. We also finished "mini me" project during writing.
Homework:
IXL RR1 and RR2 (some kids may have finished in class)
Bring a "good fit book" to school or make sure one is taken from my class library.
It was another fantastic day in 7th grade!!
In projects we researched possible materials for our stadiums and why we might want to use certain things. Students completed an exit ticket list and turned it in. Tomorrow students will start heavy research to put toward their rough drafts.
Reading 8th: Started Daily Three routines and reading expository text linked to American colonization
**Students need to have a "good fit book" by tomorrow
Reading 7th: Started Daily Three routines and reading expository text linked to American colonization
**Students need to have a "good fit book" by tomorrow
Writing: Introduced IXL for Language Arts; students practiced and will finish at home tonight. We also finished "mini me" project during writing.
Homework:
IXL RR1 and RR2 (some kids may have finished in class)
Bring a "good fit book" to school or make sure one is taken from my class library.
It was another fantastic day in 7th grade!!
Monday, August 17, 2015
Monday, August 17.....FIRST DAY!!!
What a wonderful first day of 7th grade we had! I have a wonderful bunch of students and am looking forward to the year. Here is an rundown of what we are doing this week:
Projects:
Students were assigned a "synthetic materials" science project today. Each student will put a recommendation of materials to use for a new sports stadium. They will research synthetic and organic materials and explore risks and benefits (cost, environmental, etc.). Ask them about it and take a look in their Google Classrooms!
8th Reading:
Flocabulary on Monday
Tuesday we will start reading about the 13 original colonies and why the reasons for colonizing. Students will also practice independent reading and writing and will jump into building stamina.
7th Reading:
Flocabulary on Monday
Tuesday we will start reading about the 13 original colonies and why the reasons for colonizing. Students will also practice independent reading and writing and will jump into building stamina.
Projects:
Students were assigned a "synthetic materials" science project today. Each student will put a recommendation of materials to use for a new sports stadium. They will research synthetic and organic materials and explore risks and benefits (cost, environmental, etc.). Ask them about it and take a look in their Google Classrooms!
8th Reading:
Flocabulary on Monday
Tuesday we will start reading about the 13 original colonies and why the reasons for colonizing. Students will also practice independent reading and writing and will jump into building stamina.
Wednesday we will start poetry (Poetry Wednesday.....yay!)
Thursday we will read more expository passages on colonies.
7th Reading:
Flocabulary on Monday
Tuesday we will start reading about the 13 original colonies and why the reasons for colonizing. Students will also practice independent reading and writing and will jump into building stamina.
Please remind your kiddos that they need to have a "good fit book" in hand within the next day or two.
Wednesday we will start poetry (Poetry Wednesday.....yay!)
Thursday we will read more expository passages on colonies.
Writing:
Today we wrote lists about ourselves and used them to create a mini me to display outside for the year. We will finish these tomorrow.
Tuesday-Thursday we will begin exploring the writing process and focus on the 6 traits of writing; students will also use their IXL accounts to work on specific language arts skills.
Homework tonight:
Math for Mr. Quinn's 7th graders (Mr. Lewis didn't assign homework)
Thursday, August 13, 2015
Welcome Back!
Looking forward to a great year with everyone! I hope to see all parents at Back to School Night on Thursday, August 13 at 5:00. Please feel free to bring supplies with you then if you would like.
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