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We will continue text features of genres, such as the genre of folk tales.  Legends, tall tales, fairy tales, fables, and myths fall under the genre of folk tales. The M-STEP begins today for 8th graders at Unis.  This is the state mandated standardized test.  The 6th graders are slated to go next, followed by…

Parent-Teacher Conferences were held yesterday.  We had many good productive conversations.  Thank you to all who attended.  In the event that you were unable to attend conferences, you are more than welcome to schedule a conference with me in the morning.  I am usually in my classroom by 7:30 AM or on my prep from…

We are working on M-STEP skills to help prepare us for the upcoming spring M-STEP assessment.  This is the state standardized test.  This year, our students will be taking the assessment on a computer or Chromebook.  I mention this because last year, the school district elected to take the M-STEP test on paper and pencil….

Good morning.  Students please continue reading 20 minutes per night and choosing one sentence stem from the bookmark.  Be sure to have two full reading response journal entries to turn in on Wednesday, January 6, 2016.  Also, on Monday, January 4, 2016, each student is to turn in a published copy from the 2nd writing…

Good morning.  We will have an assessment on Tuesday of this week on the eight types of figurative language that we have studied.  I will attach the notes to study. Each student has the notes to study.  As always, making ‘flash cards’ is a good idea to study, as research shows that repetition creates more…

Good morning.  This is a reminder that the 2nd card marking ends on Friday, December 4, 2015.  If any assignments are missing or need correction, please do so prior to Friday and return to Mr. Drinkert. Any assignments that are missing can be turned in, even from the 1st card marking.  Also, please note that…

Have a Happy Thanksgiving Break!! Be sure to continue reading for 20 minutes each night.  The reading response journal will be collected on December 2, 2015.  You only need to turn in one sheet.  Be sure to complete the handout that was given to you in class. The persuasive quiz retake was given on Monday,…

Another week almost in the books.  This week we focused on taking a plot diagram / narrative elements quiz.  Also, we focused on the non-fiction elements (informational elements).  The informational elements include pictures, captions, diagrams, maps, charts, keys, facts (information), headings, bolded words, definitions, index, glossary, time line, table of contents, sub headings. Be sure…

This week we focused on the text features of non-fiction (informational) text.  We read a newsela.com article about Volkswagen emissions testing. 7th grade had a field trip to the Ford Rouge Factory tour.  This was very successful.  Kudos to the 7th graders in attendance. 6th grade is preparing for their field trip on Friday, October…

Congratulations to all of my students who have worked so hard to make the 1st card marking a success.  Keep up the fantastic work. Parent Teacher Conferences (first come, first served) Monday (October 26) 3:15 PM — 6:15 PM and Wednesday (October 28) 3:15 PM — 6:15 PM