Wow, how are we already in the last week of September? I am thankful that fall finally decided to show up as I have a very low tolerance for the crazy heat on this side of the mountains. I won't lie - I did a little dance this morning when I saw the rain and clouds - this is my favorite season.
7LA:
Tuesday - We will be discussing the literary element of character today in order to help students understand the different aspects that combine to create a character. We will do the majority of the work in class but students do need to complete one page (Character Body Language) at home. We will discuss the final page at the start of class tomorrow.
Wednesday & Thursday - We will be spending some time preparing for our first class novel, Freak the Mighty by starting a WebQuest. Students will view the WebQuest at http://freakthemightywebquest.wikispaces.com/ and complete sections 1, 2, and 3. This information will help set the stage for the learning that will occur in the novel and help students build background knowledge about some of the issues faced by our characters.
Friday - We will begin the novel in class today and read the first 3 to 4 chapters, depending on time. Students will do their reading for this novel in class, I do not send books home unless a student has been absent or has made prior arrangements.
8LA:
Tuesday - Friday - We will spend each day this week doing a variety of writing activities to help students develop ideas for their writing. This activities come from the 6+1 Traits of Writing for Middle School and will be used to improve student writing throughout the year. This work will set the stage for the first major writing project, to be assigned in the next two weeks.
7SS:
Tuesday - We will complete the 'Neanderthal' video that we started last week. Students will then read a selection about prehistory and prehistoric technology and answer comprehension questions. This work should be finished in class.
Wednesday - We will begin Chapter 2, Section 2 by previewing the text and discussing the vocabulary words and central issues. Students will have a vocabulary worksheet to complete in class.
Thursday - We will read pages 36-39 in our textbook aloud and students will answer questions 1-3 (all parts).
Friday - We will take the Chapter 2, Section 2 quiz as well as a continents and oceans test. Once students have completed their quizzes, we will preview Chapter 2, Section 3 and discuss the new vocabulary for that section.
FYI:
9/29 - VB vs. Harrison @ Zillah 4:00/5:00
9/30 - ZHS Homecoming
10/4 - Scholastic Book Orders DUE!!
10/4- Fall Semester Midterm (Grades Due)
10/5- ZMS Open House/Arena Conferences 4:30-8:00pm
