Open Responses In Notebook For Tomorrow

Don't forget to construct a graphic organizer and record page numbers to help locate quotations before answering the question. Do not think of answering until you have taken these steps. I guarantee your answer will greatly improve.

Subject and Verb paper is just a review of what we've done already. Don't forget to draw one line under the simple or compound subject and two lines under the simple or compound predicate. Find the verb (predicate) first and ask yourself who or what is doing the action or who or what the sentence is about.

Period Two students never received this paper so we will work on it tomorrow. Period Six students only needs to do #1-10. Period Three and Four students do #1-15.

Keep Reading!!!!!!

Illustration Due Tomorrow Of A Scene From Chapter 1-10

We took our vocabulary test today and also reviewed Chapter 9 then began reading Chapter 10. Could Megan have anything to do with the shooting or could she have sent the mementoes? Make sure your Quarter Notes are complete and neat!

Draw any scene from the book thus far. Put your name on the back and do not discuss your choice with anyone else on the team. We want a variety! Perhaps we could sequence them, also.


Study subjects and predicates and kinds of sentences. You have a study sheet.

Vocabulary Test Moved To Tuesday, September 29th

The test has been moved to Tuesday, September 29th. Actively study over the weekend. Quarter Notes for Chapter 9 due on Tuesday, September 29, also.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!

Thank You To All The Parents Who Came To Open House

It was so good to see so many parents at Open House last night. Hopefully, you have a clearer picture of what we do on Team 7-2 and in seventh grade. The homework for this evening is to complete a "Problem Pairs" sheet which should help your son or daughter learn how to make the distinction between commonly confused words which sound alike.
In addition, we played vocabulary BINGO today after our Socratic Circle. They should be ready for the test next Monday, September 28th?

STUDY YOUR WORDS OVER THE WEEKEND!!!!!!

Subjects and Predicates Are Easy

Hopefully, you have been trying the grammar games I have included on this blog. If you find them "too easy" then perhaps you could locate a more challenging activity. Let me know!

Quarter notes for Chapter 8 are due tomorrow. We should also get a chance to play vocabulary BINGO as a class. The test for this list of words is scheduled for Monday, September 27th. Make sure you understand the definition, how to use the word and how to spell it, also.

Attribute webs look great! You are all sooooo interesting!!!

PICTURES NEEDED

We need some more pictures for our character contest. Please try to sketch a character or two for the bulletin board outside Mrs. Jaggers room.

Tonight Periods 2 and 5 need to finish 30 words, definitions, and parts of speech for tomorrow. Quarter notes for Chapter 7 are also due tomorrow.
BINGO on Wednesday!

Tonight Periods 3 and 6 need only to do the first 20 words, definitions, and parts of speech for tomorrow. We had a shorter class and/or had to read for part of the period.
BINGO on Wednesday!

Study subjects and predicates.

TRY THE NEW GAMES BY CLICKING "LOTS OF FUN"

Quarter Notes For Chapter 7, Due Tuesday, September 22nd

Don't forget to complete Quarter Notes for Chapter 7 due on Tuesday, September 22nd. Attribute Web should be completed overr the weekend if it has not already been completed.

WE NEED MORE PICTURES OF THE CHARACTERS FOR THE BULLETIN BOARD!!!

We'll continue working on subjects and predicates next week.

Have a great weekend!

How Does Your Attribute Web Look

Tonight students have one attribute web to complete for homework in addition to Chapter 6 Quarter Notes which were assigned last Tuesday, September 15th. Who do you think knows about the accident? Julie received a note, Helen received a picture of a boy on a bicycle, Ray received the newspaper clipping of David Gregg's death and Barry received a "bullet." Keep reading!!!!


WE NEED SOME PICTURES FOR THE CONTEST ON THE BULLETIN BOARD!!!!!

Keep Checking This Blog

Great job on checking this blog regularly. We are currently reading Chapter 5 and Quarter Notes are due tomorrow. After reading Chapter 6 please answer the questions for Chapter 4-6 which were distributed today in class.

We worked with the "netbooks" today so students were able to see the variety of learning sites on Mrs. Jaggers blog. Please refer to these on a regular basis for drill and practice. PLUS....they are FUN!!!

Chapter 4 Introduces A New Character

As you know the Quarter Notes for Chapter 4 are due tomorrow. What do you think about the new character in Chapter 4? Collingsworth Wilson seems pretty interested in Helen and she certainly does flirt with him at the pool.

Ready for the first test?

Quarter Notes Are Looking "Stellar"

Congratulations on a job well done on the quarter notes for Chapters 1-3 of IKWYDLS. Chapter 4 quarter notes are due on Monday, September 14th. Vocabulary test might be postponed till Monday; we'll see what we get accomplished tomorrow.
Complete the questions for chapter 2 begun during class today. Make sure bookmarks are completed, also.

Chapter 3 Quarter Notes Due Tomorrow

Today, we began Chapter 3 in IKWYDLS. The homework for this evening is to finish quarter notes for the chapter. Actively study your 15 vocabulary words in preparation for the test on Friday, September 11th (which is a very special day).
Don't forget the 8 parts of speech!! Never Put A Vacuum Cleaner In A Pool!

Great Job Getting Organized

A week has passed and I am happy to see so many of you completely organized for your classes. You are doing a fabulous job of taking notes and "keeping it together" so far. Tonight's homework is to:
1. Finish reading chapter 2 and complete a full page of quarter notes (3 Main Ideas, 6 Details, 5 vocabulary words, definitions, and parts of speech, 5 Questions)
2. Study "Eight Parts of Speech" Never Put A Vacuum Cleaner In A Pool
3. Study list of vocabulary words for Test this Friday, September 11, 2009.

*********IMPORTANT NOTICE**********
Period 6 did not get to read any of Chapter 2, therefore, they need only read the first half of Chapter 2 and fill in 2 main ideas, 2 details, 2 vocabulary words, definitions and parts of speech, and 2 questions.

Don't Forget , Loser quiz tomorrow

Remember to bring in the writing prompt for The Loser tomorrow, also.

Today, we began reading I Know What You Did Last Summer by Lois Duncan. We read the first 4 or 5 pages of this novel, therefore, you need to finish reading the first Chapter for homework. Everyone received the vocabulary words and definitions for Chapters 1-3. If time allows over the weekend, take some time to study for a test next week. We will review the words next week before the test. Don't forget to return your expectation sheets and your questionnaires. Thank you, parents!

Good Job, Team 7-2

The first day of school is already behind you and your parents have homework in ELA. Please make sure they respond to the questions on the "Questionnaire" and return it signed to me by Thursday, September 3rd if possible. I enjoyed seeing younger brothers and sisters of former students and meeting many new faces. Please feel free to check the blog on a regular basis and use the resources I will include for extra support and practice. See you tomorrow!