Tuesday, February 3, 2015

7th grade Flocabulary homework is due tomorrow.

Projects:
Students are finishing their posters on global warming and will present them tomorrow.  I'm seeing some nice work!

8th Grade Reading:
Almost finished chapter 3 of To Kill a Mockingbird.  I'm reading aloud right now, and students will start reading more independently soon.  It's important to set the stage and talk about characters in the story and their function in it.  We are having some nice discussions.

7th Grade Reading:
Students finished their maps of The Glade today.  OH MY GOSH, those kids really know how to get creative with a project.  I am impressed with what they put together, as well as the evidence they are taking from the text to complete the assignment.  Tomorrow there will be a quiz (open book) on chapters 8 and 9 and we may move farther ahead in the reading afterward.

Writing:
We started diagramming sentences today. This is a tried and true method of encouraging students to recognize parts of speech, as well as determine their function in a sentence.  Believe it or not, it should help with overall writing as students become more aware of subject/verb agreement through these exercises.

This Friday is the middle school dance.  I encourage all students to attend.  It's such a special, special night and the kids have worked hard in the classroom to earn it.  Remember your permission slip, your guest's permission slip (if you're bringing one), and your $5 admission fee. 

Candy grams are on sale all week, as well as next Monday, during lunch.  They are 50 cents apiece and are being sold by student council.