October 1/2, 2009

October 1/2, 2009

Important Notes: Don't forget to return your signed progress reports.

Write in your composition book: 
Today's date: ____________ 
Answer this question: Is Johnny Cade guilty of murder?  Should he be sent to prison?  Why or why not? 

1. The Outsiders (Follow along and watch for information about your assigned character. Also watch for themes.)

Reading The Outsiders -- Watch for topics and themes.

B1 -- from page  53, beginning of Chapter 4  to page 69, "Suddenly I realized Johnny wasn't there."

B2 -- from page  61, halfway down to page 69, "Suddenly I realized Johnny wasn't there."

B4 -- from  end of page 67 to page 83, top.

A1 -- from  page 53, chapter 4 to page 68  ?

A1 needs to do the anticipation guide/talk about themes.

A2 -- from page 68, chapter 5 to  top of page 81
A4 --from page 65 to middle of page 75


2. Confusing Words Presentations -- led/lead 
     Notice that  the word "lead"  is also used as a present and future  tense verb as in these sentences:  "Mr. Arnold leads the band."  "Mr. Arnold will lead the band."  It is pronounced then with a long e sound. 

3. Let's Sparkle on the Confusing Words!

The test on the confusing words will be given on October 6/7.  Study your chart.  If you have lost it, please pick up another one from the file in the back of the classroom, or print one by clicking here:

 Seventh Grade Confusing Words for Term 1 (and on) Spelling


[On Friday the A-Day classes will visit the media center to find books in the Media Center within  their independent reading range, using their individual lexile reading levels.  Do you remember your lexile level?  See the book lists you printed, or click on the score in PowerSchool for taking the SRI.) 

October 1, 2007

October 1, 2007 -- Happy October!
- Next time we will be in the computer lab. This is your chance to put together a PowerPoint for you group project. Bring photos, etc. on a thumb drive. If you need to get on the Internet, make sure everyone in your group has his or her Internet/student card.
We will also finish up the SRI on October 3. Print your results, please.
- Bring a book in case you get your other work done early.
- Receive a new progress report (if you weren't at the parent-teacher conference) to have you parents sign. Return it for points required and extra credit points.

Quiz on Sentence Work. Take this seriously. It will show whether or not you have mastered the skills and concepts we've learned so far about sentences.
The Outsiders, page 91 to top of 103
Time for Group Projects.