Monday, September 17, 2012

Grammar--Today we switched art/grammar groups, and the new grammar group focused on simple sentences.  We will continue with simple sentences, subjects, and verbs tomorrow.

Because of our science-focused field trip to Myrick/Hixon/EcoCenter today, we did not have any core classes after grammar and the below reminders are the same from Friday.  The students were fabulous on the field trip, worked hard to take care of some invasive species and helped do some trail work.  Every student was helpful and not a single one complained.  Great job, seventh grader CC Pod students!

Math:

         p.15, 5(a-f) and 6 (a-b)

         p. 23 1-3

         Be ready for a quiz—first formative assessment grade!

LA--No new homework. But you should be reading at least 20 minutes nightly (and catching up on any missing homework if you have it).

Social Studies--Remember you need to be ready to present your 5 Themes project on Friday.  You should also be practicing your map quizzes so that we when do a final run for a grade, you will be prepared.  

Friday, September 14, 2012

Just a quick update for today... busy night for me.  Email me if you have any questions.

Grammar--Today we continued our study of compound sentences.  On Monday, your group will go to art for the next 8 days.  Don't throw away your grammar notes though!  We'll be continuing with our grammar study when you return.

MATH ASSIGNMENT FOR MONDAY:

         p.15, 5(a-f) and 6 (a-b)

         p. 23 1-3

         Be ready for a quiz—first formative assessment grade!

LA--No new homework. But you should be reading at least 20 minutes nightly.

Social Studies--Remember you need to be ready to present your 5 Themes project on Friday.  You should also be practicing your map quizzes so that we when do a final run for a grade, you will be prepared.  

Thursday, September 13, 2012

What a whirlwind of a day!  But a good one as well...

Grammar:  No homework; continuation of compound sentences tomorrow

Math: I handed back the first book assignment, which all students have been given the option to redo for a better score if they so wish.  We discussed the importance of meticulosity when completing math assignments--remembering to read directions, label/title graphs, give explanation when asked, and just trying to be neat.  

TODAY: Students are working in groups to solve Problem 1.3 in class.

Assignment for tomorrow:

p. 13 (#3 a-f)

p. 14 (#4 a, b, c, f)

p. 16 (7 & 8)

Language Arts:  Today the SWAT team (School Wide Assessment Team) came in and kidnapped 7th graders, one at a time, to assess their reading fluency.  In the midst of that, the remaining students attempted several different stations focusing on a few different language arts standards.  This was my first try at stations in Language Arts, but judging from the students' exit tickets, they were mostly in favor of them with a few minor adjustments.  

Social Studies:   Tomorrow is Friday, so we will have our large block of Social Studies time after math class.  During this time, students will have their last in-class moments to work on their 5 Themes projects, which are due next Friday.  We do have some students who are ready to go and excited to share their projects, and they will share theirs during the last 30 minutes of class time.  Students are reminded that they need to be accessing their Social Studies "flipped classroom" assignments via Edmodo.

A few of you still need to get your permission slips in!  Please don't forget.  Also, we need to get every student's medical form back as well.  

Please feel free to email me with any questions!