7th grade ELA
Greek & Latin test is set for June 2, 2016. Test will include 4 sections- section 1- matching section 2- definitions (dermatologist= one who studies the skin) section 3: write 3 English words for a specific set of root words section 4: new root words not learned in class Song- students will be presenting their […]
Important dates
Important Dates: May 25, 2016: 6th grade field trip to Hemlock Park ( please bring a packed lunch) 7th grade field trip to CJ Berrymore’s May 27, 2016: No School May 30, 2016: No School- Memorial Day May 31, 2016: NJHS trip June 1, 2016: 6th grade field trip to Emagine and Sky Zone […]
7th Grade ELA 4/29
Homework: Paragraph #3 for explanatory essay due on Monday. I sent the checklist on Remind as well. Final draft of letter, stamp, envelope, address of individual you are sending the letter to are all due on TUESDAY! Paragraph #3 Case Study/Kevin’s story: Sample Topic sentence- No matter how much an individual tries to deny the […]
4/18-4/22
7th grade ELA: Monday & Tuesday- Reading NWEA Wednesday & Thursday- Language NWEA 6th grade ELA- Monday- Introduce Literary Genres Give one/ Get One 17 literary terms- write in Fab. Vocab. Tuesday & Wednesday Greek/Latin test Create “Once Upon a Genre” book
ELA- April 4- April 8, 2016
6th Grade ELA- M-Step practice- “Fishy Weather Conditions” Point Of View Notes/ Song Greek & Latin test- week of April 18, 2016 7th Grade ELA- M-Step Review: “Life in the Food Chain” Symbolism Project for “What do Fish Have to do With Anything?” DUE April 12, 2016 Project needs to include: 2 citations, definition, picture, […]
6th Grade ELA- Argumentative Essay
Tuesday: Paragraph 1& 2 are due tomorrow! Students have their notes/ checklist in their binder ( notes tab) Paragraph 1: Hook Define Claim + 2 arguments paragraph 2: Topic sentence detail #1/ elaboration 1 detail #2/cite & elaboration 2 detail #3/cite & elaboration3 closing sentence
Non-Teaching Staff/ Teacher Awards
AWARDS: Students are encouraged to recognize outstanding teachers who have made significant contributions to their education by submitting 2016 Teacher of the Year nominations by the deadline: 5pm, Thursday, April 7, 2016. Visit DearbornSchools.org and at the top section of the homepage there is a link to a form that can be filled out and […]
7th grade ELA 3-14/3-18
Last week, students wrapped up their poetry unit with a fun and creative project and test! This week, students will be introduced to a new short story from the literature book. Our focus will be: Symbolism Explanatory Writing/Newspaper Article R.A.C.E questions/responses Vocabulary
6th grade ELA 3-14/3-18
Two weeks ago, 6th grade students were introduced to “practice” argumentative writing- this week, students will focus on the following activities: Wing Clips #2 &3 Counter-Argument paragraph (5 steps) Introduce different hooks/ attention grabbers Introduce “final” argumentative prompt/ T-chart/ argumentative organizer
2-22/2-26
6th grade ELA- Students will continue working on the informational text, “Your Phone Could be Ruining Your Life”- close & critical Introduce Argumentative Notes/ T-chart/ Graphic Organizer Model with picture book/ Scope article 7th grade ELA- Continue working on poetic devices flipbook- due on Friday, 2/26 Introduce new poetry project ( hint-you will need […]