Week 30: March 21-14, 2016

Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Week 30: March 21-14, 2016

This week is our last opportunity to prepare for the SAGE writing test. It will start when we come back from Easter break on March 29 and run through April 1.
Students ARE ready! They know how to read, organize, and write for different audiences and purposes. Writing an argumentative and explanatory essay will be a snap if students have worked hard to learn the strategies in class.

Here's our week at-a-glance:

Week 30 All classes March 21-24, 2016	Monday March 21	Tuesday March 22	Wednesday March 23 FLEX priority	Thursday March 24	Friday -Monday March 25-28th
Week 30 All classes March 21-24, 2016	*Introduce ACES – explanatory essay = Utah Compose: Elephants, Penguins, or Plastic bags GOAL: read articles & fill-out foldable	* ACES – explanatory essay = Utah Compose: Elephants, Penguins, or Plastic bags GOAL: type into a Google Doc	* ACES – DUE explanatory essay = Utah Compose: Elephants, Penguins, or Plastic bags GOAL: past typed essay into Utah Compose, revise/resubmit as necessary	CFA #6: Prompts, keywords = ACES & OREOS i-Reads = reading & Check-offs	No School School Resumes Tuesday March 29. SAGE WRITING = March 29 – April 1

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)