Friday, December 18, 2009
Merry Christmas!!
Our students have done so well this week! I am very proud of them! I hope everyone enjoys their holiday break! See you next year!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Homework
Monday
Know 10 being verbs for quiz
(Am, Is, Are, Was, Were, Be, Been, Being, Become, Seem)
Tuesday
Study for Test. Test will cover personal pronouns, articles, nouns and verbs.
Wednesday
Study 15 Helping Verbs
Thursday
No Homework
Friday
No Homework!!!!
Know 10 being verbs for quiz
(Am, Is, Are, Was, Were, Be, Been, Being, Become, Seem)
Tuesday
Study for Test. Test will cover personal pronouns, articles, nouns and verbs.
Wednesday
Study 15 Helping Verbs
Thursday
No Homework
Friday
No Homework!!!!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Homework
Monday
No Homework
Tuesday
study for quiz on Articles and Nouns
Wednesday
Know 12 Personal Pronouns for Quiz
I, Me, You, He, She, Him, Her, They, Them, We, Us, It
No Homework
Tuesday
study for quiz on Articles and Nouns
Wednesday
Know 12 Personal Pronouns for Quiz
I, Me, You, He, She, Him, Her, They, Them, We, Us, It
Wish List for Classrooms
Ziploc Bags for the Grammar Program
Expo Markers
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Hand Sanitizer
Pencils
Thank you so much for those who have brought school supplies in!
Expo Markers
Clorox Wipes
Paper Towels
Hand Sanitizer
Pencils
Thank you so much for those who have brought school supplies in!
Monday, December 7, 2009
Parts of Speech
We have started our Grammar Program. Students will be learning the parts of speech in class. They will most likely not have a lot of homework. They will have to memorize words and finish worksheets they didn't complete in class. Hopefully we will finish the program before Christmas break. This week we will start off with nouns and articles; then we will finish the week with pronouns and verbs.
Students can practice their skills at Grammar Gorillas. See links to the left of page.
Students can practice their skills at Grammar Gorillas. See links to the left of page.
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Research/Writing Prompt
In case students forget their papers at school, I have added the documents below.
Essay Outline
Festival Writing Prompt
Please note that they are only writing about ONE festival now. We had to make changes to the assignments. Students already know this and made changes to their copies.
Essay Outline
Festival Writing Prompt
Please note that they are only writing about ONE festival now. We had to make changes to the assignments. Students already know this and made changes to their copies.
Homework
Monday
We wrote the first paragraph of our International Festival Day Essay in the computer lab. If for some reason students did not finish this paragraph, they were to finish it at home.
Tuesday
We wrote the second paragraph of our essay in class. Students need to make sure they are finished with the body paragraphs. They may also begin on the conclusion.
We will spend Wednesday and Thursday in the computer lab typing our essays.
Wednesday
Students need to write their conclusion paragraph tonight. They will finish their essays in class tomorrow.
Students need to get their progress reports signed.
Thursday
Students need to get their progress reports signed if they did not get it signed Wed. night.
Students need to finish the rough draft of their essay. They will spend the first half of class completing their essays. Then they will go onto to Study Island.
We wrote the first paragraph of our International Festival Day Essay in the computer lab. If for some reason students did not finish this paragraph, they were to finish it at home.
Tuesday
We wrote the second paragraph of our essay in class. Students need to make sure they are finished with the body paragraphs. They may also begin on the conclusion.
We will spend Wednesday and Thursday in the computer lab typing our essays.
Wednesday
Students need to write their conclusion paragraph tonight. They will finish their essays in class tomorrow.
Students need to get their progress reports signed.
Thursday
Students need to get their progress reports signed if they did not get it signed Wed. night.
Students need to finish the rough draft of their essay. They will spend the first half of class completing their essays. Then they will go onto to Study Island.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Resources
Please take time and review the links that I have added to my page. There are great resources for parents and students.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Homework
Monday
Students need to finish their thesis statement
Tuesday
Students in first core need to finish their introductory paragraph
When we come back from break, we will begin writing our essays. We will spend a couple of days in the computer lab typing our papers.
Have your child share their "I am Thankful Poem."
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Students need to finish their thesis statement
Tuesday
Students in first core need to finish their introductory paragraph
When we come back from break, we will begin writing our essays. We will spend a couple of days in the computer lab typing our papers.
Have your child share their "I am Thankful Poem."
Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Homework
Thursday 11-19-2009
Students have been doing research on their topic/festival for two days. They should have their graphic organizer filled out in detail. The back of the paper should have a very detailed description of their festival. If students, are missing any information they need to finish this at home. They must write down exactly where they received this information. (Bibliography)
Students have been doing research on their topic/festival for two days. They should have their graphic organizer filled out in detail. The back of the paper should have a very detailed description of their festival. If students, are missing any information they need to finish this at home. They must write down exactly where they received this information. (Bibliography)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Research/Writing Prompt
We will be in the library for a week learning about research. At the end, students will actually begin their first research project. They will be researching a country and two festivals from two different cultures that they are interested in. After the research, they will write an essay (pulled from the 7th grade writing test). We will be preparing them for the writing test and helping them with their writing/grammar skills.
Mrs. Holub's Plans for the week in the library
Monday - What is plagiarism?
· Stephanie Meyer article
· Tutorial
· Zeus
· Rewrite article on the Azalea Festival
Tuesday - Bibliography
· Bibliography – book, encyclopedia, web page
· Paper – Computer (Word)
· If time – Atlas – what country do you want your festival to be in?
Wednesday – On-line Sources
· Destiny
· Teach Advance Google Search
· NC Wise Owl
· Pick a festival – find the name of the festival/place and begin taking notes – cite sources
Thursday – Printed Sources
Students will take notes on their country/festival – cite sources
· Atlas
· World Almanac
· Encyclopedia
· Other resources
Friday – Finish research on festival
Students will work on taking notes for their research.
Writing Prompt for the Following Week
Almost all world cultures throughout history have had festivals. These festivals may have been used to celebrate significant events in life, to pay tribute to the Earth or ancestors, to ask for good fortune, or to keep cultural traditions alive.
Your school is interested in holding an International Festival Day to celebrate the diversity of different cultures in the world. Your principal has asked students to submit ideas for different festivals from around the world that could be recreated for the schools’ International Festival Day.
Your Task:
Conduct research on festivals in the countries you are to study this school year. (South America, Central America, Russia or Europe). Then, compose a letter to your principal suggesting two festivals from two different cultures that you believe would be valuable to include in the International Festival Day. In your letter include the following:
· The cultures that the festivals are associated with and the origins of the festivals.
· The purpose of the festivals.
· The time of year of the festivals and the length of the festivals.
· The main event or events of the festivals.
· A justification as to why you believe the two festivals you chose would be valuable to include in the International Festival Day.
Mrs. Holub's Plans for the week in the library
Monday - What is plagiarism?
· Stephanie Meyer article
· Tutorial
· Zeus
· Rewrite article on the Azalea Festival
Tuesday - Bibliography
· Bibliography – book, encyclopedia, web page
· Paper – Computer (Word)
· If time – Atlas – what country do you want your festival to be in?
Wednesday – On-line Sources
· Destiny
· Teach Advance Google Search
· NC Wise Owl
· Pick a festival – find the name of the festival/place and begin taking notes – cite sources
Thursday – Printed Sources
Students will take notes on their country/festival – cite sources
· Atlas
· World Almanac
· Encyclopedia
· Other resources
Friday – Finish research on festival
Students will work on taking notes for their research.
Writing Prompt for the Following Week
Almost all world cultures throughout history have had festivals. These festivals may have been used to celebrate significant events in life, to pay tribute to the Earth or ancestors, to ask for good fortune, or to keep cultural traditions alive.
Your school is interested in holding an International Festival Day to celebrate the diversity of different cultures in the world. Your principal has asked students to submit ideas for different festivals from around the world that could be recreated for the schools’ International Festival Day.
Your Task:
Conduct research on festivals in the countries you are to study this school year. (South America, Central America, Russia or Europe). Then, compose a letter to your principal suggesting two festivals from two different cultures that you believe would be valuable to include in the International Festival Day. In your letter include the following:
· The cultures that the festivals are associated with and the origins of the festivals.
· The purpose of the festivals.
· The time of year of the festivals and the length of the festivals.
· The main event or events of the festivals.
· A justification as to why you believe the two festivals you chose would be valuable to include in the International Festival Day.
Homework
Monday
No Homework
Tuesday
Finish "Dragon, Dragon" pg 190-200
Thursday
No Homework
Friday
We will be working in the library next week on a research project.
Students need to pick a country that they would like to research. (from Europe, Russia, Central America or South America) They should have brought their Social Studies book home. They will be choosing two festivals next week from that country that they would like to see at an International Festival Day. This is from a writing prompt that we will start the week after the research. Check above for more information on Research/Writing Assignments.
No Homework
Tuesday
Finish "Dragon, Dragon" pg 190-200
Thursday
No Homework
Friday
We will be working in the library next week on a research project.
Students need to pick a country that they would like to research. (from Europe, Russia, Central America or South America) They should have brought their Social Studies book home. They will be choosing two festivals next week from that country that they would like to see at an International Festival Day. This is from a writing prompt that we will start the week after the research. Check above for more information on Research/Writing Assignments.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Homework
Tuesday
Read pgs 174-177 and do Connecting to Literature. Read the short story "The Tail" and answer questions (1-8).
Wednesday
No homework. Some students were out and need to finish "one pager." This is based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." They are required to have two quotes from the story, a visual representation and a personal response/summary.
Thursday
Students need to finish classwork. They need to Read "Becky and The Wheels-and-Brakes Boys" and answer the questions.
Read pgs 174-177 and do Connecting to Literature. Read the short story "The Tail" and answer questions (1-8).
Wednesday
No homework. Some students were out and need to finish "one pager." This is based on "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." They are required to have two quotes from the story, a visual representation and a personal response/summary.
Thursday
Students need to finish classwork. They need to Read "Becky and The Wheels-and-Brakes Boys" and answer the questions.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Homework
Monday
Finish Story Map for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Tuesday
Finish all work for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Finish Story Map for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Tuesday
Finish all work for The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Monday, October 19, 2009
Homework
Core 1: Finish Story Map (Characters, setting, plot)
Tuesday
Finish Story map for The Monkey's Paw
Wednesday
No Homework. We are reading and discussing short stories in class.
Thursday
Students have a letter that needs to be signed and returned by Friday. This letter explains that they are receiving a progress report tomorrow and any missing work must be turned in by Monday October 26th. The end of the 9 wks is next week and report cards will be going home soon.
Tuesday
Finish Story map for The Monkey's Paw
Wednesday
No Homework. We are reading and discussing short stories in class.
Thursday
Students have a letter that needs to be signed and returned by Friday. This letter explains that they are receiving a progress report tomorrow and any missing work must be turned in by Monday October 26th. The end of the 9 wks is next week and report cards will be going home soon.
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