The group created poems performed in class on Friday, Sept. 5, were marvelous, insightful and silly. Students worked really well together in small groups and surprised themselves by their success.
The final draft of the Who Am I essay was due Sept. 5, with the rough draft and brainstorm stapled to the back. I will return them in class once they are graded.
Please check the Class Activities link to stay up to date. Occasionally activities are updated or rescheduled depending on the progress of students. Students should write ALL assignments in their student handbooks, which they carry to each class. The start of 7th grade can be a bit more challenging as students are adjusting to new schedules and expectations. It is important that students stay up to date with activities and to always produce their best effort. I wish for students to be proud of each activity turned in.
We will be creating and editing many different types of pieces of writing this year. Please help your student by asking him/her to read all LA activities out loud to you. (Two proofreading tricks are to read the paper “out loud” and “backwards”.) ALL parts of each writing activity need to be saved and then submitted with the final draft. Please keep current work on a flashdrive that you bring back and forth to school. In addition, remember to bring the three ring binder to LA class each day as well as working pens and pencils.
Students in Literacy Skills should be bringing their reading journals home to reflect on their current reading. Please remember that students are required to read for a minimum of thirty minutes at home three nights a week, in addition to two times in class. Students are currently reading in class "Brian's Song" in the LA textbook Tuesday through Thursday, and they are reading from their"choice book" on Monday and Friday.
Monday, Sept. 8, is picture day. Please remember to bring your completed form and check, along with a great smile. Curriculum Night is on Thursday, Sept. 18. I hope to see you in B207.
