Apr

29

2019

Figurative Language + Sensory Details

AGENDA:

1. Used flashcards to review LWC with a partner in preparation for Friday’s test
2. Took out final printed copy of memoir and wrote name on back
3. Used highlighter to identify figurative language and sensory details included in poem then identified each in annotations
4. If memoir was completed BEFORE arriving to class, students had the opportunity to read their poems aloud for extra credit on this assignment
5. Read for SSR and/or worked on One-pager assignment for this card marking
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/3o ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade during 4th-6th hours
• 5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade during 1st-4th hours
• 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

Apr

26

2019

AGENDA:

1. Nominated two more students for the “Good Student” recognition
2. Formatted new Google doc for memoir poem
3. Using rough draft, began typing final copy of memoir [DUE MONDAY!]
4. If done with memoir, read for SSR and/or worked on One-Pager assignment [info available on iLearn]
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. Finish typing and THEN PRINT memoir [DUE MONDAY!]
2. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/29 ~ Final typed copy of memoir is due
• 4/3o-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade
• 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

Apr

24

2019

Rough Draft

AGENDA:

1. Added figurative language and/or sensory details to bubble map
2. Discussed the difference between writing a “watermelon” story and a “seed” story for a memoir
3. Focused on the organizational format of “The Accident” to help us visualize our own memoir format
4. Using a writing organizer & the rubric, began to write rough draft of own memoir
5. If done with rough draft, read for SSR and/or worked on One-Pager assignment [info available on iLearn]
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/29 ~ Final typed copy of memoir is due
• 4/3o-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade
• 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

Apr

23

2019

B-M-E + Lesson Learned

AGENDA:

1. Created flashcards for LWC #46-50 & reviewed with a partner
2. Viewed two more memoir samples
3. Added “What Happened?” with a beginning, middle, & end (and Lesson Learned) to the bubble map that was started yesterday [sample available on iLearn]
4. If done with bubble map planning, read for SSR and/or worked on One-Pager assignment [info available on iLearn]
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/29 ~ Final typed copy of memoir is due
• 4/3o-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade
• 5/16-20 ~ NWEA Language Usage
• 5/28-30 ~ NWEA Reading

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later
• 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

Apr

22

2019

LWC + Bubble map

AGENDA:

1. Continued working on first two assigned IXL skills
2. Introduced LWC #46-50 (suffixes)
3. Viewed two more memoir samples
4. Created a bubble map to organize details of our own memorable moment
5. Read for SSR and/or worked on One-Pager assignment [info available on iLearn]
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/29 ~ Final typed copy of memoir is due
• 4/3o-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade
• 5/16-20 ~ NWEA Language Usage
• 5/28-30 ~ NWEA Reading

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later
• 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]
• 6/14 ~ LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: Middle school dismissal at 11:05am

Apr

18

2019

Test + IXL

AGENDA:

1. Reviewed with a partner for today’s test
2. LWC test
3. Nominated two more students for the “Good Student” recognition
4. Worked on “pronoun shift” skill on IXL [see iLearn for specific grade-level skills]
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/31-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/18 ~ 3rd card marking PBIS reward in the afternoon
• 4/19 ~ NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

Apr

17

2019

Writing + Bubble Map

AGENDA:

1. In preparation of writing our own memoirs, wrote about and shared some of our sadder memories
2. Answered any questions about the One-Pager assignment for SSR
3. Read for SSR
4. Looked at examples of student memoirs from previous years
5. Began bubble map to plan for own memoir
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

1. Study LWC for test
2. Check Student Connect and stay up to date on your work

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/18 ~ LWC 41-46 test
• 4/31-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/18 ~ 3rd card marking PBIS reward in the afternoon
• 4/19 ~ NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

Apr

16

2019

Writing / Memoirs

AGENDA:

1. In preparation of writing our own memoirs, wrote about and shared some of our happiest memories
2. Discussed the article of the week
3. Reviewed some key elements in a memoir
4. Identified those key elements in “The Accident”
5. Introduced One-Pager assignment for SSR [available on iLearn]
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/18 ~ LWC 41-46 test
• 4/31-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/19 ~ NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

Apr

15

2019

AoW, Memoir, + SSR

AGENDA:

1. Reviewed purpose behind annotating
2. Read and annotated new Article of the Week (AoW)
3. Wrote review questions about the elements of a memoir
4. Identified key memoir elements in “Dirk the Protector”
5. Read for SSR
6. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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

DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/18 ~ LWC 41-46 test
• 4/31-5/1 ~ M-Step testing for 7th grade

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/19 ~ NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later

Apr

12

2019

IXL, SSR + Memoir

AGENDA:

1. Nominated students for “Good Student” recognition
2. Worked on identifying main idea in given short passages
3. Read for SSR
4. Started taking notes on elements of a memoir
5. Dismissal countdown

HOMEWORK:

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DUE DATES & UPCOMING TESTS:

• 4/18 ~ LWC 41-46 test

MARK YOUR CALENDAR:

• 4/19 ~ NO SCHOOL: Good Friday
• 4/24 ~ Late Start: School begins one hour later