Thursday, January 27, 2011

Vocabulary Test Tomorrow and Poster Due.

Remember that the Ceremony poster is due tomorrow. LAST DAY!

Vocabulary Test tomorrow. Actively study.

Chapter 8 Quarter Notes due, also.

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Posters Need Work

Many of the posters today contained misspellings or punctuation/capitalization mistakes. We will display these on the bulletin board in the hall under the heading "The Ceremonies" for all to see. Since this assignment is fairly simple, please make sure your poster is one of which you can be proud!

"Understanding Special Meanings" is another assignment to be completed for homework. Read the italicized words and put into your own words.

Actively study for your vocabulary test on Thursday, January 27th. We will play another game of BINGO if time allows. We did not get a chance to play in Period 3. Let's get in one game tomorrow.

We will continue to go over the MCAS practice from January 14th. Let's try to improve our test-taking strategies and writing. You are coming along!

Monday, January 24, 2011

Poster for Ceremony Tonight and BINGO.

Today we reviewed the emblems associated with each Ceremony. Each student has been assigned a Ceremony for which to create a poster. The information includes the When: December Where: Auditorium Why: To see the Ones-Twelves receive________ What: The Ceremony of One-Twelve. Remember to make the poster in black and white.

Fill in the words, definitions and parts of speech for the vocabulary for Chapters 6-10. We went over all the definitions today. Test on Thursday, January 28th.

Chapter 7 Quarter Notes are due, also.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow.

Another day off and remember all vocabualry words are due on Monday, January 24th. This means all words,definitions and parts of speech. Chapter 7 quarter notes are due on Tuesday, January 25th. We will plan on the test on Thursday, January 27th. Enjoy the snow but don't forget to get your work done.

I made a mistake . As a student mentioned in my fifth period class, there were 28 multiple choice questions on the practice MCAS. I erroneously said 25. I do apologize. I fixed all your grades as they were actually higher than indicated on the score card. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!!!!!!

Penpal requests have been mailed. I sent them RUSHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Finish Writing Prompt in Vocabulary Notebook.

Tonight you must finish your writing prompt in your notebook and define the next 6 words from the Section 2 vocabulary list. Make sure you have your vocabulary test signed.

If "No School" all vocabulary words from Section 2 must be defined with parts of speech in your vocabulary notebook.

Penpals should arrive soon. Thank you Emily Morrison!!!!!!!

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Vocabulary Words and Quarter Notes Due Tomorrow.

Define the first six words on the word list and include part of speech. Complete Chapter Six Quarter Note, also

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Enjoy Your Extra Day Off and READ.

Today might be a good opportunity to catch up on your reading and do the Chapter 6 Quarter Notes. Stay warm, drink cocoa, and read.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Great Effort on the Test Today.

Today the seventh grade teams demonstrated great effort on the practice MCAS test. Hopefully, your scores reflect effort proving you utilized strategies we covered in ELA class. I look forward to reading your essays and grading your multiple choice answers.
Today the Chapter 5 quarter notes were due in addition to the Quiz Time 1-5 on the back of your vocabulary list. Therefore there will be no additional homework.

Tuesday, January 18th will be the last day to purchase a penpal.

Enjoy the long weekend!!!!!!

Monday, January 10, 2011

Finish Open Response and Actively Study for Vocabulary Test Tomorrow.

We wrote an open repsonse in our notebooks for "The Give" today. Tonight we will write a final copy to be passed in tomorow.

Actively study for your vocabulary test tomorrow, January 11th. Make sure you know all words, definitions and parts of speech.

Chapter 4 quarter notes are due on Wednesday and Chapter 5 are due on Friday, January 14th.

Penpal money will be collected all week. The cost is $2.00 for a penpal from the US, Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. It's FUN!!!!!!!!!

Friday, January 7, 2011

Vocabulary Test on Tuesday, January 11th.

Make sure to carefully study your words, definitions and parts of speech for the test on Tuesday, January 11th. We discussed chapter two of the book today and have a clearer picture of the lack of choices among the members of the Community. Each chapter will spark more and more questions but these questions will answer themselves as we continue to read.

Chapter 3 quarter notes are due on Monday, January 10th.

Penpal money will be collected next week. Just bring in $2.00 for a penpal from Europe, Asia, Africa, South America or the United States. Penpals are fun to write to and your writing skills will improve.

Thursday, January 6, 2011

Twenty Four Words Due Tomorrow, January 7, 2011.

We went through the open responses and the multiple choice questions for "A Walk to the Jetty" by Jamaica Kincaid. We worked on some strategies which should help us to improve our scores in March.

Continue to define your vocabulary words and indicate the part of speech. We will have a test on Tuesday, January 12th.

Keep reading. Tomorrow we will discuss Chapter 2 of "The Giver" together.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

First Six Vocabulary Words And Packet Due Tomorrow, January 5th.

We listened to the first chapter of The Giver today and discussed the characters, the setting and the upcoming Ceremony. Tomorrow the definitions and parts of speech are due for the first six words. The following six words are due on Thursday and the next six words are due on Friday. The final six words need to be done by Monday, January 10th.

Packets are due tomorrow, also. Hopefully you have put time into this assignmnet. Make sure you have a graphic organizer somewhere on your answer sheet. Grades will be counted toward third report card.

Anyone interested in a pen pal from another country? See Mrs. Jaggers for more information!

We worked on some grammar today. Contractions are easy. Know the difference between "have" and "of" when writing contractions!!!!

Monday, January 3, 2011

What was the best part of your vacation? Explain. What was the worse part of your vacation? Explain.