Mrs. Blamer's BlogDearborn Public Schools

Nov 11th 7th/8th Grade Math

This month we are working on multiplication, finding patterns, fractions and following maps. The boys have decided that they want to cook a Thanksgiving Dinner!To prepare for this we will be taking a field trip to Save a Lot on Friday 11/21. We are asking each student to bring in $5 along with their permission slip. The turkey will be Halal.

Cooking Lineup
11/7 sloppy joes
11/14 turkey subs
11/21 field trip
11/25 turkey dinner

Nov 11th READ 180

The 7th and 8th graders just wrapped up workshop 1. We are starting workshop 2, When Disaster Strikes. We will be talking about natural disasters.

Target Words
abandon
cycle
degree
destruction
focus
increase
major
prevent
recovery
severe

The 6th graders are still working on workshop 1 as they now only see me every other day.

I have unlocked eReads for all students. They can access them by going to https://samconnect.scholastic.com/auth/zip/EREADS.html the district zip code is 48124. They will use their student number to login. The eReads can be accessed from anywhere.

Oct 31st 7th/8th Grade Math

Graphing and multiplication with M&M’s

Oct 31st 7th/8th Grade Math

Pizza Bagels

Oct 31st 7th/8th Grade Math

Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup

Oct 10th October Recipes

October 2nd- Mashed Potatoes and Macaroni and Cheese
October 10th- Mostacholi
October 17th- Grilled Cheese
October 24th- Pizza
October 31st- Tacos

Oct 10th 7th/8th Grade Math

Making mostacholi, green beans and garlic bread:)

Oct 7th 7th/8th Grade ELA

October 2014

This month we will focus on Poetry, Dolch words, reading to a partner, creating poetry, writing emails and personal letters, and answering questions with detail.

Please remember to read with your child at least 15 minutes a night 5 times a week. The reading log should be completed together and returned every Monday. The reading log is counted as a grade.

Oct 7th 7th/8th Grade Math

October 2014

This month our main focus will be on multiplication and division. We will continue to work with fractions through cooking. Donations of gift cards to local grocery stores would be greatly appreciated but not necessary. I will send receipts home with what was purchased.

Please remember to practice your math facts at least 10 minutes a night.

Oct 7th READ 180

We are currently working on Workshop 1, The New Americans.

Target Words
influence
communicate
immigrant
policy
trend
currently
income
motivate
minimum
percent