Week 5: September 8-11, 2015

Monday, September 7, 2015

Week 5: September 8-11, 2015

Hi again!

This week we're going to start a new unit - The Novel and Personal Narrative.

We'll be starting the personal narrative by writing a first draft on Monday; we'll revisit/revise this narrative each Monday for the next few weeks, concentrating on the Smiley-Face-Tricks and the use of transitions to expand the original draft.

On Wednesday, we'll begin our novel unit by doing a pre-reading internet activity.

On Thursday, we'll correct this and begin reading the novel - the great magical-realism book: Kokopelli's Flute by Will Hobbs.

On Friday, we'll identify the book's exposition, following-up with the students' knowledge of the plot.

SPECIAL REMINDER - I-READ'S BOOK 3 EQUIVALENCY IS DUE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

HERE'S THE WEEK AT-A-GLANCE:

Leany =Week 5: September 8-11 Classes: 1,3,4,5 FLEX : CFA #1 = make-up/finish Benchmarks make-ups	Monday No School = labor day	Tuesday September 8	Wednesday September 9 LA priority = FLEX	Thursday September 10	Friday September 11 i-read Book 3 is due
		finish presenting MI/learning style posters Personal Narrative = draft 1	SSR + genre Kokopelli’s Flute = internet activity	SSR + genre Kokopelli’s Flute = correct activity + begin reading	SSR + book commercials Kokopelli’s Flute + exposition + reading

TUESDAY'S AFTER SCHOOL HELP

To help students I will be holding an after-school "reading and homework club" from 2-3 PM each Tuesday. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND that your student attend if he/she has an NP or needs to complete any assignment, including any i-Reads.

Students may bring non-messy snacks to munch on while they work.

The purpose of this time is to help your student get and stay caught-up in class. They will have access to a phone at 3, so you can provide a ride for them.

If you have any questions, please let me know. Together, I know we can help your student succeed.

What we'll be doing in Lanugage Arts

Our 7th Grade Language Arts class is an exciting course based on the Utah Standards. Standards require students to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively. They will "read stories and literature, as well as more complex texts that provide facts and background knowledge in areas such as science and social studies. Students will be challenged and asked questions that push them to refer back to what they've read (in a variety of written responses, including narrative, argumentative, and explanatory), stressing critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills that read required for success in college, career, and life"(http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy)