1-21-13

Welcome back! I hope that everyone had a lovely break. The students and I have began this second semester in full swing. I cannot wait to see what this semester will entail. I am sure it will just as amazing as the first.

Reminders

  1. There is a no late work policy for 7th and 8th grade English. Students are given ample time to complete assignments.
  2. Reading should be completed every night.
  3. Students should be studying their DGP and DRP for 10 minutes a day throughout the week.
  4. Weekly blog posts are due on Fridays.
  5. Vocabulary blog posts are due on Wednesdays.
  6. Talent show will be on February 1, 2013. Students will receive a performance grade for this activity.
  7. Honor Roll assembly January 22, 2013.

Thank you for all of your support and dedication to your child’s education. All your hard work is greatly appreciated.

Seventh Grade

Last week, students used their game projects as a review activity for the novel Stargirl. Several projects were exceptionally created that included great questions for reviewing. I appreciate the effort that students put into this project. The students are creating their own reading strategies based on what good readers do before, during, and after. We will begin our unit on Loyalty this week.

(This includes Ms. Gilbert’s class as well.)

Eighth Grade

The students completed a project of their choice for their independent novel. Several projects were impressive and showed the time and effort that students used to complete these. The students are creating their own reading strategies based on what good readers do before, during, and after. We will begin our unit on Mythology this week.

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Life is a natural school, and I want to be as knowledgeable as possible. Therefore, I want to live my life to the fullest and view everyday as an adventure. It doesn't get any better than reading, viewing, or listening to a great story. "I must say that I find television very educational. The minute somebody turns it on, I go to the library and read a book." ~Groucho Marx "There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate's loot on Treasure Island." ~Walt Disney "We read to know we are not alone." ~C.S. Lewis "Any book that helps a child to form a habit of reading, to make reading one of his deep and continuing needs, is good for him." ~ Maya Angelou "It is not true we have only one life to live, if we can read, we can live as many lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish." ~S.I. Hayakawa

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