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.

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)