This week the regular Reading classes will continue with the short stories unit. Two stories to be read include, "The White Umbrella" and "The Defenseless Creature."
The Accelerated Reading class will finish reading the play, "Diary of Anne Frank."
Be sure to complete the persuasive essay chart so you can begin writing your persuasive essay. What do you plan to persuade someone to do? Remember to make sure you keep your audience in mind when writing this essay.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Poetry Unit
Enjoy the following poems by these talented students in my Reading class.
Family
Brother and sister
We fought all the time
You were there for me
I'm here for you.
More than miles apart
You're there while I'm here
We talk somewhat,
But not enough.
I still think of the memories
that we shared
many good.
Life
I know it has taken me some time,
But I've finally seemed to realize
That with every helping hand you gave,
You seemed to make my whole life change.
I know that now you're gone
And nothing is the same,
But please don't regret the things you've done.
You made my whole life change.
Roads and Paths
I'm up and down this road again
Like I have been all my life
The same steps and the same routine
But I don't dare to find-
All of these things and people
That I wish to know
All of these places I think
I'd want to go.
But I live within the world
Where I want to find my path.
Family
Brother and sister
We fought all the time
You were there for me
I'm here for you.
More than miles apart
You're there while I'm here
We talk somewhat,
But not enough.
I still think of the memories
that we shared
many good.
Life
I know it has taken me some time,
But I've finally seemed to realize
That with every helping hand you gave,
You seemed to make my whole life change.
I know that now you're gone
And nothing is the same,
But please don't regret the things you've done.
You made my whole life change.
Roads and Paths
I'm up and down this road again
Like I have been all my life
The same steps and the same routine
But I don't dare to find-
All of these things and people
That I wish to know
All of these places I think
I'd want to go.
But I live within the world
Where I want to find my path.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
This week is a short week of school, only two days, in fact. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break. Take a few minutes to reflect on things for which you are thankful. Share these things with family and friends!
Here is a poem for you to enjoy:
Thanksgiving Feasting
When the Halloween pumpkins are gone,
And the leaves have all fallen to ground,
When the air has turned windy and cold,
Then Thanksgiving will soon be around.
Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together,
Pleasant pictures from past times appear
To dwell in each heart and each mind--
Then Thanksgiving is finally here!
Here is a poem for you to enjoy:
Thanksgiving Feasting
When the Halloween pumpkins are gone,
And the leaves have all fallen to ground,
When the air has turned windy and cold,
Then Thanksgiving will soon be around.
Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together,
Pleasant pictures from past times appear
To dwell in each heart and each mind--
Then Thanksgiving is finally here!
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Week of November 17
This week in Language Arts, we will continue studying verbs. Can you name the six Progressive Verb Forms?
In Reading, the Accelerated class will read the eerie story, "The Hitchhiker." This story requires a vivid imagination and an understanding of the super natural.
Periods 6 and 8 will begin studying poetry. Robert Frost will be the first highlighted author.
In Reading, the Accelerated class will read the eerie story, "The Hitchhiker." This story requires a vivid imagination and an understanding of the super natural.
Periods 6 and 8 will begin studying poetry. Robert Frost will be the first highlighted author.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Week of November 10
Tuesday, November 11 is Veterans Day. Here is a brief history of this special day:
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.
Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.
If the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday is observed by the federal government on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management — a complete schedule can be found here. State and local government closings are determined locally, and non- government businesses can close or remain open as they see fit, regardless of federal, state or local government operation determinations.
United States Senate Resolution 143, which was passed on Aug. 4, 2001, designated the week of Nov.11 through Nov. 17, 2001, as "National Veterans Awareness Week." The resolution calls for educational efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. In legislation that was passed in 1938, November 11 was "dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be hereafter celebrated and known as 'Armistice Day.'" As such, this new legal holiday honored World War I veterans.
In 1954, after having been through both World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd U.S. Congress -- at the urging of the veterans service organizations -- amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
In 1968, the Uniforms Holiday Bill ensured three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holiday on its original date. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on Oct. 25, 1971.
Finally on September 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11, beginning in 1978. Since then, the Veterans Day holiday has been observed on Nov. 11.
If the Nov. 11 holiday falls on a non-workday — Saturday or Sunday — the holiday is observed by the federal government on Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday) or Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday). Federal government closings are established by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management — a complete schedule can be found here. State and local government closings are determined locally, and non- government businesses can close or remain open as they see fit, regardless of federal, state or local government operation determinations.
United States Senate Resolution 143, which was passed on Aug. 4, 2001, designated the week of Nov.11 through Nov. 17, 2001, as "National Veterans Awareness Week." The resolution calls for educational efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Week of October 27
Here is some information on Halloween...are you dressing up this year? What has been your favortie costume?
Halloween, or Hallowe’en, is an international holiday celebrated on October 31. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting haunted attractions, carving jack-o'-lanterns, reading scary stories and watching horror movies. Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century. Halloween is celebrated in several countries of the Western world, most commonly in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and occasionally in parts of Australia. In Sweden the All Saints' official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November.
The carved pumpkin, lit by a candle inside, is one of Halloween's most prominent symbols in America, and is commonly called a jack-o'-lantern. Originating in Europe, these lanterns were first carved from a turnip or rutabaga. Believing that the head was the most powerful part of the body containing the spirit and the knowledge, the Celts used the "head" of the vegetable to frighten off any superstitions.[7] The name jack-o'-lantern can be traced back to the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, [8] a greedy old farmer. He tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. In revenge, the devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night with the only light he had: a candle inside of a hollowed turnip. The carving of pumpkins is associated with Halloween in North America,[9] where pumpkins were readily available and much larger, making them easier to carve than turnips. Many families that celebrate Halloween carve a pumpkin into a frightening or comical face and place it on their home's doorstep after dark. In America the tradition of carving pumpkins is known to have preceded the Great Famine period of Irish immigration. The carved pumpkin was originally associated with harvest time in general in America and did not become specifically associated with Halloween until the mid-to-late 19th century.
Halloween, or Hallowe’en, is an international holiday celebrated on October 31. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, ghost tours, bonfires, costume parties, visiting haunted attractions, carving jack-o'-lanterns, reading scary stories and watching horror movies. Irish immigrants carried versions of the tradition to North America in the nineteenth century. Other western countries embraced the holiday in the late twentieth century. Halloween is celebrated in several countries of the Western world, most commonly in the United States, Canada, Ireland, Puerto Rico, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and occasionally in parts of Australia. In Sweden the All Saints' official holiday takes place on the first Saturday of November.
The carved pumpkin, lit by a candle inside, is one of Halloween's most prominent symbols in America, and is commonly called a jack-o'-lantern. Originating in Europe, these lanterns were first carved from a turnip or rutabaga. Believing that the head was the most powerful part of the body containing the spirit and the knowledge, the Celts used the "head" of the vegetable to frighten off any superstitions.[7] The name jack-o'-lantern can be traced back to the Irish legend of Stingy Jack, [8] a greedy old farmer. He tricked the devil into climbing a tree and trapped him by carving a cross into the tree trunk. In revenge, the devil placed a curse on Jack, condemning him to forever wander the earth at night with the only light he had: a candle inside of a hollowed turnip. The carving of pumpkins is associated with Halloween in North America,[9] where pumpkins were readily available and much larger, making them easier to carve than turnips. Many families that celebrate Halloween carve a pumpkin into a frightening or comical face and place it on their home's doorstep after dark. In America the tradition of carving pumpkins is known to have preceded the Great Famine period of Irish immigration. The carved pumpkin was originally associated with harvest time in general in America and did not become specifically associated with Halloween until the mid-to-late 19th century.
Friday, October 17, 2008
Week of October 20
On Monday, there will be an assembly to kick off Red Ribbon Week. Do you know the significance of Red Ribbon Week?
On Friday, the seventh grade will head to Chicago for a field trip to the Sears Tower and the Freedom Museum. Here are some interesting facts about the Sears Tower:
Sears Tower is strategically located on Wacker Drive in the heart of the West Loop, Chicago’s premier submarket and home to its largest corporations and commuter rail stations. Completed in early 1973, Sears Tower is an attractive and contemporary 110-story trophy office tower consisting of steel columns and beams in a “mega-module” system. The building contains approximately 3.8 million rentable square feet (“RSF”) including approximately 159,000 RSF of retail space. The Property also features a 160-car executive parking garage accessible from Franklin Street. Other amenities include a world-class broadcast platform, tallest skydeck, full-service conference center, fitness facility, and exceptional technology features. Sears Tower, completed May 3, 1973, rises to a height of 1,450 feet and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Chicago skyline and in the world. Sears Tower held the record for the world’s tallest building for 25 years until the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia were built in 1998. Then in the Fall of 2004 Taipei 101 took all but one title -- tallest to the tips of the antennas, which Sears Tower still owns. Including the Sears Tower antennas, the total height of Sears Tower increases to 1,725 feet. Designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for Sears, Roebuck & Company, the world’s largest retailer at the time, the 3.8 million RSF building is the preeminent office address in Chicago and one of the premier properties in the world.
On Friday, the seventh grade will head to Chicago for a field trip to the Sears Tower and the Freedom Museum. Here are some interesting facts about the Sears Tower:
Sears Tower is strategically located on Wacker Drive in the heart of the West Loop, Chicago’s premier submarket and home to its largest corporations and commuter rail stations. Completed in early 1973, Sears Tower is an attractive and contemporary 110-story trophy office tower consisting of steel columns and beams in a “mega-module” system. The building contains approximately 3.8 million rentable square feet (“RSF”) including approximately 159,000 RSF of retail space. The Property also features a 160-car executive parking garage accessible from Franklin Street. Other amenities include a world-class broadcast platform, tallest skydeck, full-service conference center, fitness facility, and exceptional technology features. Sears Tower, completed May 3, 1973, rises to a height of 1,450 feet and is one of the most recognizable landmarks in the Chicago skyline and in the world. Sears Tower held the record for the world’s tallest building for 25 years until the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lampur, Malaysia were built in 1998. Then in the Fall of 2004 Taipei 101 took all but one title -- tallest to the tips of the antennas, which Sears Tower still owns. Including the Sears Tower antennas, the total height of Sears Tower increases to 1,725 feet. Designed by the architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill for Sears, Roebuck & Company, the world’s largest retailer at the time, the 3.8 million RSF building is the preeminent office address in Chicago and one of the premier properties in the world.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Week of October 13
Do you know the meaning of Columbus Day?
Many countries in the New World and elsewhere celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, which occurred on October 12, 1492.
Columbus Day celebrations commemorate the Genoese explorer's first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Columbus, on commission by the Spanish monarchy, was hoping to find a new naval route to India and the other nations of the East, but instead found the American continent which was virtually unknown to Europeans at the time. Columbus's sailor Rodrigo de Triana was the first on the voyage to spot land in the New World; he found the island the natives called Guanahani at approximately 2:00 AM on October 12, 1492. The exact location of this island is unknown, though it was somewhere in the Bahamas. Columbus's expedition launched the first large-scale European colonization of the Americas.
Have a great day off!
Many countries in the New World and elsewhere celebrate the anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, which occurred on October 12, 1492.
Columbus Day celebrations commemorate the Genoese explorer's first expedition across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492. Columbus, on commission by the Spanish monarchy, was hoping to find a new naval route to India and the other nations of the East, but instead found the American continent which was virtually unknown to Europeans at the time. Columbus's sailor Rodrigo de Triana was the first on the voyage to spot land in the New World; he found the island the natives called Guanahani at approximately 2:00 AM on October 12, 1492. The exact location of this island is unknown, though it was somewhere in the Bahamas. Columbus's expedition launched the first large-scale European colonization of the Americas.
Have a great day off!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Week of September 29
Do you know what happened in February 1866 that will not happen again for another two and a half million years?
Here's a hint: the answer has something to do with the moon....
This is the year for the Cubs! Are you ready for the playoffs? Do you have a favorite player on the team?
Here's a hint: the answer has something to do with the moon....
This is the year for the Cubs! Are you ready for the playoffs? Do you have a favorite player on the team?
Monday, September 22, 2008
Week of September 22
This week we will finish the unit on The Sentence. There will be an intensive review on Monday and the quiz will be on Tuesday. Once finished with the components of the sentence, we will begin lessons on Nouns. Do you know the difference between a proper noun and a common noun?
The accelerated class will begin book report presentations this week. Don't forget to add captions to your story board. Be sure to practice your speech before giving it to the class!
The accelerated class will begin book report presentations this week. Don't forget to add captions to your story board. Be sure to practice your speech before giving it to the class!
Monday, September 15, 2008
This week we will be studying ISAT lesson 2. Don't forget to bring your workbooks to class!
The Advanced Reading class will read the exciting short story, "The Great Rat Hunt." There will be a quiz over the story on Thursday.
The regular Reading class will read the short story, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi." This story is one of my personal favorites! There will be a quiz over that story on Wednesday.
Have a great week!
The Advanced Reading class will read the exciting short story, "The Great Rat Hunt." There will be a quiz over the story on Thursday.
The regular Reading class will read the short story, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi." This story is one of my personal favorites! There will be a quiz over that story on Wednesday.
Have a great week!
Friday, September 5, 2008
Do you know the meaning of Labor Day? Here's some information for you to consider:
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
What did you do on your day off? Hope you had a great day!
Labor Day: How it Came About; What it Means
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
What did you do on your day off? Hope you had a great day!
Monday, August 25, 2008
Welcome Back!
I hope you all had a wonderful summer. Below you will find the welcome letter handed out in class. Please have this signed and returned back to me by September 5.
Dear Parent(s):
Welcome to a new school year. My name is Mrs. Benson. I began my career at Lakeview several years ago as a student teacher. Since that time, I have taught 7th grade Language Arts and Reading to regular education students as well as accelerated and gifted students. The following is a brief overview of the homework policy, curriculum, and expectations for this year. Please read the material below. If you have any questions, please contact me via email, sbenson@ccsd66.org or by phone, 630.783.5037.
Homework Policy:
Students are expected and encouraged to complete all assignments on time. Failure to do so will result in penalty grades. Essays, major projects, and daily homework will receive a full letter grade penalty each week the assignment is late (i.e., if the assignment is late one day to one week and the student scores a B on it, the penalty grade will be a C). Workbook and ISAT Coach assignments turned in late will suffer a two letter grade penalty. Late assignments may be turned in up to one week prior to the end of the trimester.
Books to be used this year:
English, English Workbook Plus, Language of Literature, ISAT Coach, and various novels. Textbook are always available for overnight check out.
Curriculum to be covered includes:
Short Stories, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Essay writing, Grammar, Public Speaking, ISAT Prep, Journal Writing, Vocabulary Development, Book Reports
Sincerely,
Mrs. Benson
7th grade Language Arts/Reading
Acknowledgment of Responsibilities
Please sign and return this portion to me by September 5, 2008.
I have read and understand the information regarding classroom rules and expectations.
______________________________
Parent signature
_______________________________
Student signature
I hope you all had a wonderful summer. Below you will find the welcome letter handed out in class. Please have this signed and returned back to me by September 5.
Dear Parent(s):
Welcome to a new school year. My name is Mrs. Benson. I began my career at Lakeview several years ago as a student teacher. Since that time, I have taught 7th grade Language Arts and Reading to regular education students as well as accelerated and gifted students. The following is a brief overview of the homework policy, curriculum, and expectations for this year. Please read the material below. If you have any questions, please contact me via email, sbenson@ccsd66.org or by phone, 630.783.5037.
Homework Policy:
Students are expected and encouraged to complete all assignments on time. Failure to do so will result in penalty grades. Essays, major projects, and daily homework will receive a full letter grade penalty each week the assignment is late (i.e., if the assignment is late one day to one week and the student scores a B on it, the penalty grade will be a C). Workbook and ISAT Coach assignments turned in late will suffer a two letter grade penalty. Late assignments may be turned in up to one week prior to the end of the trimester.
Books to be used this year:
English, English Workbook Plus, Language of Literature, ISAT Coach, and various novels. Textbook are always available for overnight check out.
Curriculum to be covered includes:
Short Stories, Poetry, Non-Fiction, Essay writing, Grammar, Public Speaking, ISAT Prep, Journal Writing, Vocabulary Development, Book Reports
Sincerely,
Mrs. Benson
7th grade Language Arts/Reading
Acknowledgment of Responsibilities
Please sign and return this portion to me by September 5, 2008.
I have read and understand the information regarding classroom rules and expectations.
______________________________
Parent signature
_______________________________
Student signature
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Week of May 13
On Thursday there will be a Harriet Tubman quiz over chapters 18 and 19. Make sure you study the vocabulary too!
'How To' speeches begin on Tuesday for the Accelerated class. Be sure to practice your speech and don't forget to add commentary and interesting facts regarding your talent.
Wednesday is our field trip to the museums. Don't forget to bring a lunch with you!
'How To' speeches begin on Tuesday for the Accelerated class. Be sure to practice your speech and don't forget to add commentary and interesting facts regarding your talent.
Wednesday is our field trip to the museums. Don't forget to bring a lunch with you!
Friday, April 25, 2008
Week of April 28
Great job on the Career Speeches! The speeches were well thought out and very informative.
This week we will continue working on prepositional phrases. Can you name at least 10 prepositions without looking in the English book?
This week we will continue working on prepositional phrases. Can you name at least 10 prepositions without looking in the English book?
Monday, April 14, 2008
Week of April 14
Career speeches will begin on April 21. Your typed outline and bibliography is due the day of your speech. Don't forget to work on your visual aid! Be creative and incorporate your visual into your speech. Also, make sure to time yourself when practicing your speech. Keep in mind your speech must be 3-5 minutes long.
Friday, April 4, 2008
Week of April 7
Career Unit research, note cards, and bibliography sheets are due by Tuesday, April 8. Once completed, begin working on your typed outline and bibliography. Then, you will be ready to begin writing and practicing your speech. Don't forget a visual aid is required for your speech.
Monday, March 17, 2008
Week of March 17
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Do you know the history of this special day?
Saint Patrick's Day is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17.
The day is the national holiday of Ireland. In the rest of Canada, the UK, Australia, the US and New Zealand, it is widely celebrated but is not an official holiday.
It became a feast day in the Roman Catholic Church in the early part of the 17th century. The date of the feast is occasionally moved by church authorities when March 17 falls during Holy Week.
Permission slips for the Career Fair and Naper Settlement field trips are due by Thursday. Turn those into your Homebase teacher.
Saint Patrick's Day is an annual feast day which celebrates Saint Patrick, one of the patron saints of Ireland, and is generally celebrated on March 17.
The day is the national holiday of Ireland. In the rest of Canada, the UK, Australia, the US and New Zealand, it is widely celebrated but is not an official holiday.
It became a feast day in the Roman Catholic Church in the early part of the 17th century. The date of the feast is occasionally moved by church authorities when March 17 falls during Holy Week.
Permission slips for the Career Fair and Naper Settlement field trips are due by Thursday. Turn those into your Homebase teacher.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Week of March 10
This week is ISAT week. Tests will be given Monday through Thursday. 7th graders will be tested in the following areas: Reading, Math, and Science. Calculators are allowed so make sure you have one with you! Also, eat a good breakfast this week to avoid hunger during the test.
In Reading, we have begun studying poetry. Our focused author this week is Robert Frost. Can you name any famous poems written by Robert Frost?
Don't forget there is no school on Friday, March 14. Do you have special plans for that day?
In Reading, we have begun studying poetry. Our focused author this week is Robert Frost. Can you name any famous poems written by Robert Frost?
Don't forget there is no school on Friday, March 14. Do you have special plans for that day?
Friday, February 29, 2008
Week of March 3
Since it is Black History Month, here's some trivia for you:
Do you know the name of the first black astronaut in space?
Do you know who refused to give up her seat on a bus?
Who is the boxer known to 'sting like a butterfly'?
Who ran for the presidency in 1098?
Can you guess the author of these personal "Songs"?
Come to my Rescue
I'm trustworthy
My friends can trust me.
Your secret is safe with me.
Watch Me
Here I plan
Entertaining the entertained
It amuses me
It's who I am
Hear What I Have to Say
Music is what I like
Music is my life,
Music is sound
Feel good to hear it.
Do you know the name of the first black astronaut in space?
Do you know who refused to give up her seat on a bus?
Who is the boxer known to 'sting like a butterfly'?
Who ran for the presidency in 1098?
Can you guess the author of these personal "Songs"?
Come to my Rescue
I'm trustworthy
My friends can trust me.
Your secret is safe with me.
Watch Me
Here I plan
Entertaining the entertained
It amuses me
It's who I am
Hear What I Have to Say
Music is what I like
Music is my life,
Music is sound
Feel good to hear it.
Monday, February 25, 2008
Week of February 25
Can you name the 2 Presidents inaugurated in Independence Hall in Philadelphia? Here's a hint: the first President and the first Vice President.
In Language Arts this week, we will continue working on ISAT lessons and punctuation and capitalization. Don't forget book reports are due for periods 6 & 8 this week.
In Reading, period 4 will continue reading the very exciting mystery novel, The Westing Game. Have any of you figured out 'who did it" yet?
In Language Arts this week, we will continue working on ISAT lessons and punctuation and capitalization. Don't forget book reports are due for periods 6 & 8 this week.
In Reading, period 4 will continue reading the very exciting mystery novel, The Westing Game. Have any of you figured out 'who did it" yet?
Friday, February 15, 2008
Week of February 18
Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 18. We celebrate Presdients' Day that day.
The IOWA Test of Basic Skills will be given to 6th and 7th graders this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students should get a good night of rest, and eat breakfast before the test. 7th graders will test over the following subjects: Vocabulary, Reading, Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage Expression, and Math.
Thought of the week: Suppose you were attending a costume party tonight. What or whom would you want to dress up as?
The IOWA Test of Basic Skills will be given to 6th and 7th graders this week on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Students should get a good night of rest, and eat breakfast before the test. 7th graders will test over the following subjects: Vocabulary, Reading, Spelling, Capitalization, Punctuation, Usage Expression, and Math.
Thought of the week: Suppose you were attending a costume party tonight. What or whom would you want to dress up as?
Friday, February 8, 2008
Week of February 11
Congratulations to Ashley Maghirang and John Irish for winning the 7th grade level Spelling Bee! Next up for these two is the District Bee which will be held at Prairieview this week. Good luck!
This is the last week we will study punctuation and capitalization. What are the main differences between a friendly and business letter? Can you use colons and semi colons correctly? What about interjections?
The accelerated class will present their Lyddie projects this week. I am looking forward to the creativity and work that I am sure went into these projects.
This is the last week we will study punctuation and capitalization. What are the main differences between a friendly and business letter? Can you use colons and semi colons correctly? What about interjections?
The accelerated class will present their Lyddie projects this week. I am looking forward to the creativity and work that I am sure went into these projects.
Friday, January 25, 2008
Week of January 28
The classroom Spelling Bees certainly brought some fun to our classes this past week! Congratulations to the following winners: Ammar Kalimullah, John Irish, Kevin Raher, Kelly Stapleton, Tosha Kadakia, and Steven Kryk. The grade level Bees will be held soon, so keep studying!
Here is a list of words commonly misspelled: February, recommend, schedule, commitment, vacuum, herbivore, mediocre, necessary, gorgeous, fatigue, diorama, taupe, mayonnaise. Do you often misspell any of these words? Keeping a list of words you often misspell and referring to it can help you conquer this troublesome task.
On Tuesday, you will select new novels to read for the next book report. Period 3 will select Historical fiction books. Periods 5 & 7 will select Adventure books.
Here is a list of words commonly misspelled: February, recommend, schedule, commitment, vacuum, herbivore, mediocre, necessary, gorgeous, fatigue, diorama, taupe, mayonnaise. Do you often misspell any of these words? Keeping a list of words you often misspell and referring to it can help you conquer this troublesome task.
On Tuesday, you will select new novels to read for the next book report. Period 3 will select Historical fiction books. Periods 5 & 7 will select Adventure books.
Friday, January 18, 2008
Week of January 21
Monday is Martin Luther King's birthday. Enjoy your day off!
This week we will continue studying extended response, punctuation, and capitalization. ISATs are slowly approaching so it is very important to focus on these topics. Do you know how to correctly punctuate a letter? Hopefully, by the end of the week, you will!
The regular Reading classes have completed The Wanderer and are now reading, Dogsong. Could you survive the cold Alaskan winters on your own like Russell? It would be quite a challenge for me!
The Advanced Reading class will continue to read Lyddie and learn about her adventures as a factory worker. What would you say is Lyddie's greatest attribute?
This week we will continue studying extended response, punctuation, and capitalization. ISATs are slowly approaching so it is very important to focus on these topics. Do you know how to correctly punctuate a letter? Hopefully, by the end of the week, you will!
The regular Reading classes have completed The Wanderer and are now reading, Dogsong. Could you survive the cold Alaskan winters on your own like Russell? It would be quite a challenge for me!
The Advanced Reading class will continue to read Lyddie and learn about her adventures as a factory worker. What would you say is Lyddie's greatest attribute?
Friday, January 11, 2008
Week of January 14
Don't forget to turn in your AR book reports by Friday, January 18. This is the day they are due!
We will finish reading The Wanderer this week. Do you think Uncle Dock and Rosalie will ever reunite? Will Sophie learn the true story of her parents? What will happen between Cody and his father? All these questions and more are to be answered this week!
In Language Arts, we will begin the unit on capitalization and punctuation. You will learn how to properly address a letter, use commas, and use other grammatical symbols.
Have a great week!
We will finish reading The Wanderer this week. Do you think Uncle Dock and Rosalie will ever reunite? Will Sophie learn the true story of her parents? What will happen between Cody and his father? All these questions and more are to be answered this week!
In Language Arts, we will begin the unit on capitalization and punctuation. You will learn how to properly address a letter, use commas, and use other grammatical symbols.
Have a great week!
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