• The Brain-Use this article for SSR

• Directions

1. DO NOT FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS THAT ARE ON THE ARTICLE!!!!
2. Read the article and “Talk to Text” while reading.
3. After reading, write a one paragraph reflection on a separate sheet of paper. Here are your two options for a reflection topic. CHOOSE ONE ONLY!

• Based on the article, what steps can you take to strengthen your brain?
• Choose a word, sentence, or passage and respond to it.

REMINDER–WEAR GRAY TOMORROW!!!! PREFERABLY YOUR CLASS OF 2017 T-SHIRT!

• Word Mapping Group Activity
• Absent students are excused from today’s activity
• Reminder-Bring an article to class tomorrow to try and stump Mrs. L! I will use the article to demonstrate the “Talk to Text” reading strategy!
• WEAR GRAY ON FRIDAY!!!!!

• Word Mapping Notes/Instructions-If absent, please print or copy and bring to class.
• Reminder-WEAR GRAY ON FRIDAY!!!!

• 10-Word Summary-See notes and format (in your binder)
• Sharing With a Safety Net-Use this article for the assignment
• Help the class of 2017 make posters for the pep assembly tomorrow after school in Room A124!
• Remember to wear your gray, Class of 2017 t-shirts on Friday!!!

• Reading Survey-Online

• SSR using Article of the Week
• 10-Word Summary Strategy-Done as a class

Congratulations to our class of 2017 officers!!

President–Ali Hedwan

Vice President–Kareem Davanzo

Treasurer–Zahraa Makki

Secretary–Khansa Alhaidi

Senators–Ahmed Ridha, Mohamed Dabaja, Ibrahim Dabaja

• Vote for the class of 2017 student government officers!
• Score Impromptu’s using conventions and presentation rubrics
• Begin 10-word summary strategy

• If you were absent today, please see me when you return. You will need to stay after school to complete the timed writing assignment.

• If you were absent today, you missed SRI testing. You will take the test when we have a retake day.
• You will receive your student ID’s on Monday!

I am hoping by now that the majority of my wonderful students have subscribed to my blog…

• Today’s assignment: Interest and Reading Survey
• Get to know your group members!
• If you were absent, please complete the survey for homework
• Interests and Reading Survey

Don’t forget tomorrows Student Government Informational Meeting at 2:20 in Room A124. You must be in attendance if you are interested in running as one of  the Class of 2017’s Class Officers. At this meeting you will receive your application packet. Application packets are due to Mrs. Morris in Room A124 by September 16th, no later than 2:25 pm!

TOMORROW IS OUR FIRST LATE START! SCHOOL BEGINS AT 8:20AM!!!!