This is it... the long awaited week of Iowa Assessments! We are confident that we will do our best. As always, be sure to get a good night's sleep, eat a healthy breakfast, and come to class with a positive attitude. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF, I BELIEVE IN YOU!!!
7th Grade Reading:
MONDAY-
We will be talking about heroes today as well as studying the vocabulary for a new story.
TUESDAY-
In class today we will discuss the author's purpose for writing the story and then we will read it aloud, making connections to our predictions as we read.
WEDNESDAY-
Students will review the story vocabulary and prepare for a vocabulary test. We will continue our discussion based on story questions.
THURSDAY-
Today we will be working in a Scholastic ACTION magazine as we learn how to use a special graphic organizer to aid us with comprehension.
FRIDAY-
Students will begin class in the library today to allow them time to check our new books as needed. We will continue in the classroom with DEAR to allow time for book conferences with Ms. Larson
8th Grade Reading:
MONDAY-
Students will discuss the topic of our new story by sharing their experiences with movies and television shows about the supernatural. We will learn new vocabulary for the story that we will be reading.
TUESDAY-
We will read aloud the story with a SUPERNATURAL topic during class today and discuss events of the story as we are reading.
WEDNESDAY-
During class today students will complete an activity to analyze this particular style of literature. We will also review the vocabulary and prepare for a vocabulary test.
THURSDAY-
Students will be working on a variety of comprehension skills using a Scholastic SCOPE magazine.
FRIDAY-
We will meet in the library during the first 10 minutes of class today to check out books as needed. The remainder of the period will be spent doing DEAR to allow time for book conferences with Ms. Larson.
6th Grade Reading:
MONDAY-
Students will review the vocabulary on pages 274 - 275 in our Reading text book followed by a read aloud of the story. We will check our comprehension by discussing events of the story as we read.
TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY-
Students will be taking a closer look at two shipwrecks that have made the news over time, the Titanic and the more recent shipwreck in Italy. We will be completing a modified webquest to gather information as well as reading a factual document in our Reading textbook.
THURSDAY-
Through the use of Scholastic SCOPE magazine, students will work on selected comprehension strategies.
FRIDAY-
We will meet in the library during the first 10 minutes of class today followed by DEAR in the classroom. Students will meet with Ms. Larson for book conferences as part of our February book report.
6th Grade Language:
MONDAY-
We will review pronouns today by taking a closer look at subject and object pronouns. Students will complete a subject/object practice sheet as part of their HOMEWORK.
TUESDAY-
Today we will continue our work with pronouns as we consider their use after linking verbs. They will again complete a practice sheet for HOMEWORK.
WEDNESDAY-
Students will work to identify the differences between main, helping, and linking verbs.
THURSDAY-
An individual practice sheet will be completed at the beginning of class followed by correcting and discussing in class. Next, students will practice sentence fluency by writing sentences that correctly use pronouns.
FRIDAY-
Students will be taking a PRONOUN QUIZ over concepts practiced in class throughout the week. They will also complete a Scholastic ACTION magazine proofreading activity.
7th Grade Language:
MONDAY- We will begin the week by using a Scholastic ACTION magazine to complete a proofreading activity.
TUESDAY-
WEDNESDAY-
THURSDAY-
FRIDAY-
In order to allow time for rest in the evenings during Iowa Assessments, homework will be minimal this week.
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