May
16
2019

NWEA Reading Test Day 3

AGENDA:

  1. Logged into NWEA testing to continue the Reading test for the spring session
  2. If complete, entered score in ePortfolio
  3. Then, continued either reading Literature Group novel or working on One-Pager assignment
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Review for LWC #51-55 test
  2. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/17 ~ Test on LWC #51-55
  • 5/20-22 ~ NWEA Language Usage

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/11 ~ Wheels Assembly [7th grade will attend at 1:15pm]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
14
2019

NWEA Reading Test Day 2

AGENDA:

  1. Logged into NWEA testing to continue the Reading test for the spring session
  2. If complete, entered score in ePortfolio
  3. Then, continued either reading Literature Group novel or working on One-Pager assignment
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/16 ~ NWEA Reading
  • 5/17 ~ Test on LWC #51-55
  • 5/20-22 ~ NWEA Language Usage

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/11 ~ Wheels Assembly [7th grade will attend at 1:15pm]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
13
2019

NWEA Reading Test Day 1

AGENDA:

  1. Turned in Literature Bookmark from last week’s reading and then picked up a new bookmark for this week
  2. Selected one character from the novel and described him/her using a line from the book
  3. Logged into NWEA testing to begin the Reading test for the spring session
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/14-16 ~ NWEA Reading
  • 5/17 ~ Test on LWC #51-55
  • 5/20-22 ~ NWEA Language Usage

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/11 ~ Wheels Assembly [7th grade will attend at 1:15pm]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
10
2019

Characters in our novels

AGENDA:

  1. Nominated two more students for the “Good Student” recognition
  2. Selected one character from the novel and described him/her using a line from the book
  3. Met with group to write review questions then continued reading & discussing the book
  4. If caught up with reading, worked on IXL skills
  5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Review for quiz on novel
  2. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/13-15 ~ NWEA Reading
  • 5/17 ~ Test on LWC #51-55
  • 5/20-22 ~ NWEA Language Usage

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/11 ~ Wheels Assembly [7th grade will attend at 1:15pm]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
09
2019

IXL, Writing, + Literature Groups

AGENDA:

  1. Worked on four IXL skills
  2. Selected a topic notebook and added a journal entry
  3. Met with group to continue reading and discussing
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/13-15 ~ NWEA Reading
  • 5/17 ~ Test on LWC #51-55
  • 5/20-22 ~ NWEA Language Usage

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/10 ~ Care to the Core: Class Color Day [6th grade=white; 7th grade=yellow; 8th grade=black]
  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/11 ~ Wheels Assembly [7th grade will attend at 1:15pm]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
08
2019

Free Audiobooks

Our Middle School Literacy Coordinator shared a site that provides students and families free access to audio books. You will need to download the OverDrive app in order to listen to the books. The OverDrive app is also used for access to digital content through the Dearborn Public Libraries.

There are different titles available throughout the summer and some are available now!

Sync: Audio Books for Teens can be found at https://www.audiobooksync.com/ or you can click the link provided here.

Happy Reading (or listening)!

May
08
2019

Literature Groups

AGENDA:

  1. Made flash cards for LWC 51-55 and reviewed with a partner
  2. Reviewed reading schedule for Literature Groups
  3. Received a bookmark to record reading progress in Literature Groups
  4. Met with group to continue reading and discussing
  5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/13-15 ~ NWEA Reading
  • 5/17 ~ Test on LWC #51-55
  • 5/20-22 ~ NWEA Language Usage

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/9 ~ Care to the Core: Final day of Penny War + Meme Day [Dress as your favorite meme – MUST BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE]
  • 5/10 ~ Care to the Core: Class Color Day [6th grade=white; 7th grade=yellow; 8th grade=black]
  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/11 ~ Wheels Assembly [7th grade will attend at 1:15pm]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
06
2019

Talk to the Text + CER

AGENDA:

  1. Selected an article to read and annotate using “Talk to the Text”
  2. Met in small groups to discuss the pros and cons shared in each article
  3. Received a CER writing organizer to draft a response to the prompt
  4. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/16-20 ~ NWEA Language Usage
  • 5/28-30 ~ NWEA Reading

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/7 ~ Care to the Core: Penny War continues + Culture Day [Wear attire that displays your family’s culture and heritage]
  • 5/8 ~ Care to the Core: Penny War continues + College Day [Wear attire that represents your favorite college or university]
  • 5/9 ~ Care to the Core: Final day of Penny War + Meme Day [Dress as your favorite meme – MUST BE SCHOOL APPROPRIATE]
  • 5/10 ~ Care to the Core: Class Color Day [6th grade=white; 7th grade=yellow; 8th grade=black]
  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
03
2019

Test + Topic Notebooks

AGENDA:

  1. Used flashcards to review LWC with a partner
  2. Test on LWC #46-50
  3. Read for SSR and/or worked on One-pager assignment for this card marking
  4. Selected a topic notebook and added an entry to the writing collection
  5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/16-20 ~ NWEA Language Usage
  • 5/28-30 ~ NWEA Reading

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am
May
02
2019

Book Trailers

AGENDA:

  1. Used flashcards to review LWC with a partner in preparation for tomorrow’s test
  2. Watched book trailers for 6 books from the 7th grade reserved reading list
  3. Scored and ranked the 6 books so that literature groups can be created
  4. Read for SSR and/or worked on One-pager assignment for this card marking
  5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

  1. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

  • 5/3 ~ LWC #46-50 test
  • 5/16-20 ~ NWEA Language Usage
  • 5/28-30 ~ NWEA Reading

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

  • 5/24-27 ~ NO SCHOOL: Memorial Day Weekend
  • 6/3-5 ~ NO SCHOOL
  • 6/10 ~ Annual 7th/8th grade Cedar Point trip [permission slips were distributed on 4/18]
  • 6/12 ~ 7th Grade Honors Assembly in PM
  • 6/13 ~ 7th Grade Reward Day [in Core Classes only] / Honors Lunch
  • 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am