Leanyland - 7th Grade Language Arts: Week 27 - Trimester 3 begins: February 22-26, 2016

Saturday, February 20, 2016

Week 27 - Trimester 3 begins: February 22-26, 2016

We will begin the 3rd trimester with a really fun unit - The Battle of the Super Heroes. Students will learn how to write an effective argumentative essay using their favorite comic heroes as the lens. But, no matter which hero they personally love, they must fight this battle of words with facts they can cite from the experts. It will be fun to see who wins.

Also - please look for this trimester's i-Read schedule. It's on the right-hand side of the blog.

Here's the week at a glance:

Week 27: February 22-26, 2016	Monday Feb. 22	Tuesday Feb. 23	Wednesday Feb. 24 LA FLEX priority	Thursday Feb. 25	Friday Feb.26 i-Read #1 due
Week 27: February 22-26, 2016	*Intro Argumentation = Battle of the Super Heroes	SSR Argumentation = Battle of the Super Heroes	SSR Argumentation = Battle of the Super Heroes	SSR Argumentation = Battle of the Super Heroes	SSR Argumentation = Battle of the Super Heroes

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)