Leanyland - 7th Grade Language Arts: Week 28: February 28

Sunday, February 28, 2016

Week 28: February 28 - March 4, 2016

Wow! So many students met the "Have your Super Hero Essay in by Friday" challenge!!!! I'm going to be bringing donuts for a lot of students. Darn, I wish it was for all the students, but those who didn't meet the challenge can at least smell the delicious treat.
Even though the donut challenge was fun, the argumentative writing is the important thing. To make sure all students can write an argumentative essay successfully, Mrs. Gubler has arranged for me and the other 2 7th LA teachers to have subs Tuesday so we can conference with each student about their essay. So I hope those who don't have theirs finished will hurry and do so; that way we can conference about the finished product and not just a work-in-progress.
Remember students, the Super Hero essay is an important assignment; it's one of our major essays/skills required, it's our 5th Common Formative Assessment, and it's really great prep for the SAGE writing test that will be in the next few weeks.

Also, i-Read #1 is due Monday!!!! This week we'll also be going to the library, reading and writing, and compiling some class Super Hero stats. All-in-all, it will be a fun week before we all take off for Spring Break!!

Here's the week-at-a-glance

Week 28: 1^st-5^th periods February 29-March 4, 2016	Monday February 29 i-Read #1 due	Tuesday March 1 Sub	Wednesday March 2 FLEX priority	Thursday March 3	Friday March 4 Tomorrow Spring break begins
Week 28: 1^st-5^th periods February 29-March 4, 2016	* Donuts for students who finished their Super Hero essay Friday + Free reading or puzzles for them. *Those who did not finish – repentance day.	* Writing Conferences *Scope Magazine = reading and comprehension quiz.	* SSR *Super Hero class Stats + OREO paragraph	* SSR * Stake your “claim” challenge	* Library Day = change from Tuesday!!! i-Reads = #2due * Read-read-read

REMEMBER, SPRING BREAK STARTS SATURDAY MARCH 5TH & STUDENTS WON'T COME BACK TO SCHOOL UNTIL MONDAY, MARCH 14TH....SO, PLAY HARD SO YOU'RE READY TO WORK WHEN YOU COME BACK.

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)