Star Assessement

Test Taking Tips

1. Keep a positive attitude throughout the whole test and try to stay relaxed.
•  If you start to feel nervous take a few deep breaths to relax.
2. Don't rush but pace yourself. 
3. Read the entire question and look for keywords.
4. Always read the whole question carefully.
• Don't make assumptions about what the question might be.
5. Don't worry if others finish before you. Focus on the test in front of you.

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Homework : 8-31

Today we discussed context clues and how to  figure out the meaning of words we do not know.

Homework
Word Wisdom: pages 8-11

Strategies for Writers : Read pages 6-9

Needed Materials
3-Ring Binder
Dividers
4 Book Covers ( newpaper and paper bags ok for Word Wisdom and Grammar Book)

Homework - 8-30

Word Wisdom : N/A
Grammar, Usage, and Mechanics: N/A
Strategies for Writers: Read pages 6-10
Students will be learning about Narrative Writing
Read for Real: N/A
House on Mango Street:
Character Development Concept:

As you read House on Mango Street, you will deepen your understanding of identity by considering social and cultural heritage, family, friends, traditions, socioeconomic class, and community and how they play a key role in your development.





Get your syllabus signed - due Friday

Welcome Back

Writers, Blosoming Readers, Young Critical Thinker, 

Welcome to seventh grade Language Arts and Reading. I look forward to working with each of you this year. Please continue to check the blog for information regarding class assignments and bonus opportunities. 

Sincerely,

Ms. Humphries

2nd Annual Literacy Event

Announces its 2^nd Annual

Literacy Event . . .

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INSPIRATIONS

A Poetic Journey through VOICES

Wednesday, May 18^th 2011

2:30PM

THEARC Theatre

STUDENTS:

Please submit all poetry and poetic performances to your Reading/Language Arts teacher by

Wednesday, May 4^th, 2011

Theme 4

Today we finished Theme 4: Social Awareness- Protecting Ideals
The core Character Development words included: Justice, Traditions, Environment, Democracy, & Commit; these words were used to stimulate discussion on freedom, peace, heritage, conservation, and the future.

Next week we will continue to Theme 5: Love and Friendship- Strengthing Bonds

Great presentation today! Tomorrow, you will present your biographies and finish your Theme 4 Assessments. Look out for a bonus project this weekend :)