Week 35: April 25-29, 2016

Monday, April 25, 2016

Week 35: April 25-29, 2016

Week 35 is a really important one for the students -
*It will be the week they finish the Language Arts Reading portion of their SAGE testing - and it will be the final segment. Students have worked really hard to review and improve their mastery of their reading and language skills. They are going into this week VERY WELL-PREPARED, and I'm sure they'll all do really well.
*Because there will be no new homework (after the Monday Language packet), this gives students the time and opportunity to complete any late or missing work. Please check power school to see what is missing.
*The i-Read 40 club party eligibility deadline is May 9th and those who are nearly there have already brought in permission slips so they can attend.
*Trimester 3's i-Read #8 is due this Friday, April 29th.
Here's the week at-a-glance:

Week 35 All classes: April 25-29, 2016	Monday April 25	Tuesday April 26	Wednesday April 27 FLEX priority	Thursday April28	Friday April 29
Week 35 All classes: April 25-29, 2016	SAGE reading prep: Figurative language Final Prep	*SAGE reading	*SAGE reading	*SAGE reading	SAGE reading = finish-make-up i-Read #8 due .

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)