AGENDA: (1) Shared “collect examples” of words using prefixes, (2) Read for SSR with the focus on continuing to identify example words using the prefixes, (3) Introduced the option to stand while working in class, (4) Reviewed use of transition words & provided next page for reference section, (5) Added transition words to body paragraphs in essay, (6) Introduced use of counter argument, (7) Used sentence stems to create 5th paragraph of essay, (8) Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK: (1) Continue drafting essay, (2) Complete IXL skills

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

10/27 ~ Quiz on prefixes 1-15 (review)

10/30 ~ Argumentative Essay due

10/31 ~ Final day to submit IXL record sheet

11/3 ~ Quiz on prefixes 1-20 (new content)

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

11/1 ~ Student Council meeting: 3-4:50 / Late bus is available.

11/3 ~ Picture retake day

11/6, 8, 9 ~ Vision Testing for 7th grade

11/7 ~ NO SCHOOL for students / Staff has professional development all day

11/9 ~ 7th grade girls’ swim try-outs / 3-4:50pm / Activity bus is available

11/13 & 11/14 ~ Parent-Teacher Conferences / 4-7pm

11/15 ~ Late Start: School begins and bus schedules run 1 hour later than usual

11/15 ~ 7th grade boys’ basketball try-outs / 3-4:50pm / Activity bus is available

11/22-24 ~ NO SCHOOL: Thanksgiving Holiday