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Oct. 11, 2019
We are working on the Medicine Bag. Students had very interesting questions about Native Americans and reservations. Have a great weekend!!
Oct. 9,2019
Today we tried to finish the movie. 8 White was able to but 8 Blue missed the end due to laughter and inappropriate talking. I am sorry that the students missed the opportunity to see this classic. HW Vocabulary Ch. 3 definitions in notebook. Complete grammar packet.
October 8, 2019
Today we worked on the diagnostic test for grammar. Students also watched more of the movie. HW 34 -66 on diagnostic test.
Oct 7, 2019
Today we FINALLY watched most of the TKM movie. HW is Diagnostic Test for grammar. up to number 33. Tomorrow we will be starting our Pearson series.
Oct. 4, 2019
Today we had Mass and submitted essays for the theme of TKM. We tried to watch the movie, but technology had other ideas for 8White. Have a great weekend!!
October 3, 2019
Today we took the quiz for vocabulary chapter 2. We continued our essay. Essay is to be done by tomorrow morning . We will format and print tomorrow.
Oct. 2, 2019
Today we took the test on TKM. Tomorrow is the quiz on Ch. 2 Vocabulary.
Oct. 1.2019
Today we worked though ALL the questions that students had from the study guide they were given. Test is tomorrow. We will take the test and then continue to work on the essay. Quiz on Voc. 3 is Thursday.
Sept 27, 2019
Today we worked very hard on the format of the 5 paragraph essay . Rather than push the students, I decided to take a step back and re-teach the introduction and the format. We will be working on the essay next week. Test on TKM is Tuesday.
Sept. 26, 2019
Today we reviewed the meaning of the plot and discussed who reprepsented mockingbirds in the novel. For hw, students are to prepare the pre-writing for tomorrow's essay. Assignment is on Google Classroom. Test is Tuesday.
Sept. 25, 2019
Today we worked very hard on To Kill a Mockingbird. Students explailned the types of discrimination in the book. We discussed the ways these are demonstrated in the novel. We reviewed the setting and its impact on the story. Additionally, we worked on the Boo Radley plot. Test is Tuesday.
Sept. 24, 2019
Today we reviewed the paragraph from last night's homework. Students have to remember that paragraph structure is part of every paragraph they write. Tonight's HW is to complete the paragraph on setting. I will be collecting the paragraph tomorrow.
Sept. 23, 2019
Thank you to all my students and parents for your expressions of sympathy on the loss of my father-in-law. I am very appreciative of your support and prayers.
Today we worked on the plot of TKM and vocabulary Ch. 2.
HW Answer:
Describe the court scene. Why were the people of the town angry with Atticus?
Religion HW - Answer the questions in your notebook.
Sept. 18,2019
Today we continued to present summer reading books. We worked on the characters for TKM. We are beginning the plot analysis tomorrow. There is no HW. I will be out tomorrow and Friday. Have a great weekend.
Sept. 16, 2019
Today we discussed the plot of the novel. Please be sure that you review the story so that ou can participate in the class. We began character analysis as well. We did a Kahoot and a Quizlet for Ch. 1 Voc. THANK YOU, Joe!! Quiz on Tuesday - Ch. 1. HW Study! We attached the Quizlet to Classroom if you would like to use that.
Sept. 12, 2019
Today we reviewed the paragraph from last night. Students need to work on answering the question - not just writing random information. Looking ahead - quiz on Voc. Ch. 1 on Tuesday. Next week we will be working from the To Kill a Mockingbird book. Please be sure to bring it with you. Have a wonderful weekend!!
Sept.11, 2019
Sept. 10,2019
Today we used the list of challenges to write a short synopsis of a short story using the theme that the students chose. We reviewed the vocabulary HW. HW for tonight is to do Ex. 2 in vocabulary.
Sept. 9. 2019
Today we began our vocabulary study. Students wrote the definitons in their notebooks. We discussed the question, " What are some things that are challenging in our world? If you were writng a book, which of these would you include in the story?" HW Voc. pg. 19 . List 4 of the challenges in our society.
Students have had two great days ! Today, I distributed their ELA books and discussed the class requirements. Please be sure to cover both books by Monday. Students need a personal reading book by Monday, Sept. 9.
All Students
Students in grades 6, 7, and 8 are required to have the following:
Black and/or blue erasable pens ( no clickable pens for 6th grade)
Colored pens for correcting
Pencils (sharpened)
Highlighters (7th grade must have pink, blue, green, and yellow)
A pair of earbuds or headphones dedicated for use in school
Assignment pad
For your homeroom: 4 boxes of tissues, 2 rolls of paper towels, a container of disinfecting wipes (no wipes for 8A)
In addition to the supplies listed above, students in the each specific grades are required to have the following:
Sixth Grade1 pack of filler paper
2 packs 3x5 index cards (ruled)
Pencil case (soft)
Eraser
Calculator TI-34
2 - 3 subject notebooks with pockets
1 - 1 subject spiral notebook
5 folders
1 inch flexible binder for ILA (any color)
3 in x 3 in pack of post-it-notes for ILA
3 dry erase markers
12 inch ruler ( centimeters and inches)
Four durable folders (1 for ILA, religion, SS, and math)
3 three-subject spiral notebooks with pockets (1 for math, 1 for science and one for ILA)
1 one-subject notebook for religion
A scientific calculator (TI 30 or TI 34)--this must be in school at all times
2 packs of 3x5 Index cards (ruled)
3 in x 3 in pack of post-it-notes (any color)
Post-it-flags
Index card holder, or index card ring (with hole punch)
Black sharpie
Colored pencils or markers
Contact Paper (to cover Social Studies workbook)
Book Cover (for Social Studies textbook)
3 three-subject notebooks with pockets (1 for ILA, math, and science)
1 - flexible one subject binder, filler paper, and binder divider OR a three subject notebook with a separate folder
1 composition notebook for religion
Four durable folders (1 for ILA, SS, math, and religion)
Scientific calculator (TI 30 or TI 34)- this must be in school at all times
Colored pencils
HELLO CLASS OF 2020
I hope you are having a wonderful summer. Do not forget to take God with you wherever you go, and of course to read, read, read!!!
See you in September!
Here are your summer reading instructions. Please do not email me your presentations until I ask you for them. We will be working on presenting during the first weeks of school, however, they are NOT due the minute we walk in the door.
SUMMER READING INSTRUCTIONS
You will be reading two books for class this summer.
1. Book one is a non-fiction book. You may select any non- fiction book that interests you. Be sure to choose a book that makes you think – a book that you can react to in some way. When we come back to school, you will give an oral presentation about the book. You may create a power point presentation to use during your oral presentation. You can use notes and make the presentation without a power point as well. Use a reader's journal to keep track of your reading. Starting the first week of September, be prepared to tell the class about the book you have read including, but not limited to, the following questions.
1. What interested you about this book?
2. What did you find surprising?
3. Why you chose this story?
4. Tell us about the main characters.
5. Can you relate to any of them?
6. To whom would you recommend this book and why?
7. Can you tie the story you read to any current event?
You may use music and you can insert a news piece on the current event.
2. The second book you are reading is To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Be prepared to participate in activities based on the book in September.
During the first trimester we will also read Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. You will be assigned specific days to read this book. You do not have to read this during the summer. You do not need to purchase this book.
Sometime in February, we will read, Night, by Elie Wiesel. You will receive specific days to read this book.
I am working on a new novel to add to this year. Can't wait!
If you have any questions during the summer, feel free to email me!
The middle school supply list for 2019 is attached.