Reading Vocabulary 7th and 8th
We will contiue to use these strategies when we are reading. Become very familiar with them.
1. Predict
2. Question
3. Question
4. Visualize
5. Evaluate
6. Clarify
Perfect Attendance
Way to go Navigators!!! You had perfect attendance during the MAP testing and we think that is GREAT! We want to show our appreciation on Thursday, October 8. You will be allowed to dress down that day, AND you will get to watch a movie in the afternoon. Stay tuned for more details.
Under Way
I am so excited that the school year is under way, and more importantly we are on our way. I am thrilled about the writers workshop that we have going in room 7, and cannot wait to continue to read all of your stories. Continue to give it your all!!!
Welcome Back!
I look forward to seeing you on September 8th. Please take a moment to review the appropriate syllabus for your class or classes.
7th-grade-english-syllabus.doc
Out of town!
Hello all. Please remember that I am going to be at a conference in Las Vegas Nevada staritng April 24th and returning on May 1. Show how a true Gator represents themesleves. I will miss you.
What’s Going On In 7th Grade???
Lots… We have a few projects underway right now. We are currently working on creating and presenting Microsoft Publisher Brochures. They look great!!! Remember we begin presenting on Thursday the 26th.
Also, we begin our Bullying Unit and Persuasive Essay Writing.
Thanks to Seth Stoll!!!
Thanks a BUNCH to Seth Stoll for making the calendar for the presentations. We appreciate your effort and hard work Seth.
8th Grade Happenings
Historical Fiction, here we come!!! We dive into exploring the life of Annemarie Johansen from Number the Stars. Be sure to keep your specific presentation date in mind. Make sure to get copies to me at least one day before you present.
Original Freedom Writer Here At WPA
Maria Reyes, Freedom Writer will be here on Thursday, March 12th. She will talk with students and sign books afterwards. Make sure to be here for this special event!!!
8th Grade English
Our 8th grade class is now reading Anne Frank The Diary Of A Young Girl.
They are learning about how Anne lived and what her life was like during the Holocaust. They are making 3 time lines: one on their life, one on Anne Franks life, and one on dates throughout the Holocaust. The timelines are due Friday, January 30.