Projects:
Students continued working on American Revolution ABC books. They are due at the end of the projects block on Thursday, Nov. 19.
8th Grade Reading:
Instead of Flocabulary, we talked about the events of last Friday in Paris. We had wonderful discussions and students stated their thoughts and opinions. We finished the class by working on class novel projects. Flocabulary needs to be read and listened to independently this week. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
7th Grade Reading:
Instead of Flocabulary, we talked about the events of last Friday in Paris. We had wonderful discussions and students stated their thoughts and opinions. We finished the class by working on class novel projects. Flocabulary needs to be read and listened to independently this week. There will be a quiz on Thursday.
Writing:
We talked about narrative writing components and students wrote from the perspective of pizza dough to get those juices flowing! Students also worked on our Root of the Week, which is "don."
We will continue with narrative writing until Christmas break.
Homework:
7th and 8th final Book Club Thoughts are due tomorrow, along with front page of the packet. A couple of groups have already finished their books. so they will not have thoughts due tomorrow.....but still the cover page.
7th and 8th watch Flocabulary and prepare for a quiz on Thursday
Class auction next Tuesday, November 24!!! Please send auction items in if you are able.
**We are really bonding as a class. This groups is so special and I am truly enjoying every day with them. Thank you so, so much for the opportunity to be a part of their lives.
Monday, November 16, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
Projects: Students were given the final project for our American Revolution unit and put into groups to complete it. They will be creating an ABC digital book covering all aspects of the Revolution.
7th and 8th Grade Reading: Flocabulary--we watched this week's "Week in Rap" and held discussions. Students are working on going back into the text to check accuracy and make sure they are responding correctly to main ideas. Homework for both blocks is to complete all book club reading and do their "book club thoughts." Last week some responses did not meet expectations and students were asked to redo them in study hall. Students should be taking care to write thorough responses in all areas of the "book club thoughts" worksheet. Book Club thoughts are due both Tuesday and Thursday this week, and books need to be finished by next Tuesday.
Writing: We did a great TRIBES activity today called Tower Building. It was an activity based around nonverbal communication. Even the reflections were fantastic!
We will start narrative writing based in the American Revolution this week. Students need to put their creative thinking caps on and get to it! Our root of the week is "dict" and we will continue with IXL grammar/punctuation skills.
7th and 8th Grade Reading: Flocabulary--we watched this week's "Week in Rap" and held discussions. Students are working on going back into the text to check accuracy and make sure they are responding correctly to main ideas. Homework for both blocks is to complete all book club reading and do their "book club thoughts." Last week some responses did not meet expectations and students were asked to redo them in study hall. Students should be taking care to write thorough responses in all areas of the "book club thoughts" worksheet. Book Club thoughts are due both Tuesday and Thursday this week, and books need to be finished by next Tuesday.
Writing: We did a great TRIBES activity today called Tower Building. It was an activity based around nonverbal communication. Even the reflections were fantastic!
We will start narrative writing based in the American Revolution this week. Students need to put their creative thinking caps on and get to it! Our root of the week is "dict" and we will continue with IXL grammar/punctuation skills.
Monday, November 2, 2015
Monday, November 2, 2015
Projects: Students performed their songs about the Boston Tea Party today. Tomorrow they will create a newscast about the first shots of the American Revolution.
8th Grade Reading: Flocabulary's "Week in Rap!" There were a lot of stories in the news today, so we will have to finish up tomorrow and take a short quiz. Students need to come to class prepared to discuss their book club books, along with their "Book Club Thoughts" filled out.
7th Grade Reading: "Week in Rap!" We read and discussed all of the news events, and students took a short quiz over what we talked about. Tomorrow Book Clubs meet, so it's important that students have done their reading and have their "Book Club Thoughts" papers filled out before they start discussions.
Writing: We reviewed homophones and learned a new Root of the Week (cardi/o). Students spent a good amount of time writing their Loyalist vs. Patriot papers.
Students who didn't score well on their Articles of Confederation quiz last week will have an opportunity to take another one on Thursday. It will be a short answer version of the multiple choice one they took last week.
No poetry this week for 7th or 8th graders. We will focus on book clubs instead. :)
8th Grade Reading: Flocabulary's "Week in Rap!" There were a lot of stories in the news today, so we will have to finish up tomorrow and take a short quiz. Students need to come to class prepared to discuss their book club books, along with their "Book Club Thoughts" filled out.
7th Grade Reading: "Week in Rap!" We read and discussed all of the news events, and students took a short quiz over what we talked about. Tomorrow Book Clubs meet, so it's important that students have done their reading and have their "Book Club Thoughts" papers filled out before they start discussions.
Writing: We reviewed homophones and learned a new Root of the Week (cardi/o). Students spent a good amount of time writing their Loyalist vs. Patriot papers.
Students who didn't score well on their Articles of Confederation quiz last week will have an opportunity to take another one on Thursday. It will be a short answer version of the multiple choice one they took last week.
No poetry this week for 7th or 8th graders. We will focus on book clubs instead. :)
Monday, October 26, 2015
Monday, October 26, 2015
Halloween dance this Thursday from 6-10. Admission is $5. Students may bring one middle school aged guest. EVERYONE must have a permission slip.
Projects:
We are learning about the many causes, people and events of the American Revolution. This week we will focus on the book George VS George, by Rosalyn Schanzer. This is one of my favorite books and I'm excited for the kids to work on activities based upon their reading of it.
8th Grade Reading:
Today was Week in Rap and we had, as usual, great discussions. We will start book clubs with novels set during the American Revolution tomorrow. Poetry annotations for "Leafy Sea Dragon" due Wednesday
7th Grade Reading:
Week in Rap today.....we will start book clubs tomorrow and read novels that are set during the American Revolution.Poetry annotations for "Speak Up" due Wednesday
Writing:
Students will write about the patriot views vs. the loyalist views of the American Revolution. Then they will take all they learn and develop a fictional, creative narrative. Writing will be SO fun this quarter! 8 parts of speech quiz on Thursday
Don't forget to send a pumpkin to school with your student on Thursday for decorating. Students should bring craft items for decorating (paint, fabric, googly eyes, etc.) Also, we are wearing costumes on Thursday!
Homework:
8th grade poetry annotations ("Leafy Sea Dragon") due Wednesday
7th grade poetry annotations ("Speak up") due Wednesday
7th grade quiz over 8 parts of speech on Thursday
Book Club Comments for both classes due Thursday
Monday, October 19, 2015
Monday, October 19, 2015
Conferences are this Friday! Please take a moment and sign up for a time slot through the sign up genius link I sent out. If Friday doesn't work with you, I am happy to schedule another time.
The book fair is here! Students previewed it today and can bring money throughout the week to make purchases.
Today and this week's schedule:
Projects: We used Brainpop to introduce ourselves to the causes of the American Revolution. Students will learn A LOT over the next 2 weeks so they can have a wealth of knowledge for our big project, which begins on November 9.
8th Grade Reading: Week in Rap! Students read about and discussed current events. I have many talented debators and possibly a few future politicians in this class. I always look forward to it.
7th Grade Reading: Week in Rap! The 7th graders look forward to this and are really starting to develop higher level thinking. They are asking great questions and taking risks with their arguments. I love it!!!
Writing: Students were given some time to free write today. I love this part of writing, and it was put on hold last week. I love watching kids just write about whatever enters their minds. We also did a TRIBES activity during writing....Two truths and a lie. Ask the kids about it. They had GREAT truths and lies. It was fun.
**Class auction on Thursday!
The book fair is here! Students previewed it today and can bring money throughout the week to make purchases.
Today and this week's schedule:
Projects: We used Brainpop to introduce ourselves to the causes of the American Revolution. Students will learn A LOT over the next 2 weeks so they can have a wealth of knowledge for our big project, which begins on November 9.
8th Grade Reading: Week in Rap! Students read about and discussed current events. I have many talented debators and possibly a few future politicians in this class. I always look forward to it.
7th Grade Reading: Week in Rap! The 7th graders look forward to this and are really starting to develop higher level thinking. They are asking great questions and taking risks with their arguments. I love it!!!
Writing: Students were given some time to free write today. I love this part of writing, and it was put on hold last week. I love watching kids just write about whatever enters their minds. We also did a TRIBES activity during writing....Two truths and a lie. Ask the kids about it. They had GREAT truths and lies. It was fun.
**Class auction on Thursday!
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
Wednesday, October 15, 2015
Students, please remember to study for tomorrow's chemistry test. You are well-prepared, but a little extra never hurts! :)
Class auction planned for tomorrow if time allows. If not, we will have one next week for sure!
Parents, please make sure you sign up for a conference via the signupgenius link that was emailed to you. If you have questions or concerns please let me know.
Class auction planned for tomorrow if time allows. If not, we will have one next week for sure!
Parents, please make sure you sign up for a conference via the signupgenius link that was emailed to you. If you have questions or concerns please let me know.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Monday, Octoer 12, 2015
I can't believe it's the end of the first quarter! I am absolutely loving this class. The year is flying by and I'm not sure I like it.
Projects: Today students went from station to station conducting various experiments that demonstrated chemical reactions. It was so much fun! I don't think we managed to blow anything up, much to the disappoint of many. :)
8th Grade Reading: Today students took a test on story elements and applied a couple of them to Ghost Hawk. We will watch "The Week in Rap" later in the week. They were not happy that we skipped it today, so I will make it up to them.
7th Grade Reading: Test on story elements and how they apply to Blood on the River. This will be a test grade and will be the final grade of the quarter. We will watch Flocabulary later in the week.
Writing: Final drafts of argumentative essays are due on Thursday, so students are hard at it. I have conferenced with all of them multiple times, but we will continue them right through final drafts. It's important that the students understand each step of the writing process and how to make changes along the way. They are doing a great job!
Homework: 20 minutes of reading each night
**I am planning an auction for Thursday! All items are welcome.
Projects: Today students went from station to station conducting various experiments that demonstrated chemical reactions. It was so much fun! I don't think we managed to blow anything up, much to the disappoint of many. :)
8th Grade Reading: Today students took a test on story elements and applied a couple of them to Ghost Hawk. We will watch "The Week in Rap" later in the week. They were not happy that we skipped it today, so I will make it up to them.
7th Grade Reading: Test on story elements and how they apply to Blood on the River. This will be a test grade and will be the final grade of the quarter. We will watch Flocabulary later in the week.
Writing: Final drafts of argumentative essays are due on Thursday, so students are hard at it. I have conferenced with all of them multiple times, but we will continue them right through final drafts. It's important that the students understand each step of the writing process and how to make changes along the way. They are doing a great job!
Homework: 20 minutes of reading each night
**I am planning an auction for Thursday! All items are welcome.
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