What we have been up to!

If you weren't able to attend curriculum night I wanted to make sure everyone is aware of what has been happening in LA and Reading.

Language Arts

We are currently working on rough drafts for our narrative unit. Next week we will focus on sensory details and peer editing!

Reading - Regular Classes

Short story unit. Reading stories from out literature textbook. There will be a short story test in a couple of weeks. Next week...my favorite, "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi"

Advanced Reading

Reading strange stories from out textbook. Stories include, "The Tell-Tale Heart" and next week, "The Monkey's Paw" and "The Hitchhiker"!

For all reading classes - REMEMBER your book report is due on Thursday 9/23!!!!!!

Have a great weekend!

Names/Nombres - Name activity

“Names/Nombres”

Use the following websites to generate 10 facts regarding your first and last name:

Go to Learning Center

www.ancestry.com

On the lower right side of the page – type your name
Do this for your surname (last name) and first name

www.behindthename.com

Use this website to find additional facts about your name.

Book Report - due 9/23

POSTER BOARD - STORY BOARD BOOK REPORT FICTION
Due – September 23, 2010


1. PLOT EXPLANATION (10 points) – (minimum 5 squares, including a detailed explanation underneath each picture. At least 2-3 sentences)



2. DELIVERY (10 points) – (eye contact, voice level, smoothness, demonstrates knowledge of book)


3. STORY BOARD (10 points) ( effort, color, neatness, 5 squares minimum, title and author, your name and class period)



Total points = _________/30

One Item Speeches Begin Wed.!

“One Item” Speech


You will be giving a 2-3 minute speech talking about who you are as a person. You will need to pick ONE thing that overall represents you! Careful, this can be challenging – ONE item that you feel depicts who you are as an individual. Remember you can only choose one item. This could be a picture, object, etc. be creative!!! Think outside the box – could you create something that could give you more freedom to represent who you are?


Requirements


1.Select one item that encompasses you as a person.

2.Write a 2-3 minute speech including the following:

Begin by introducing yourself

Tell us about the item you chose & why this item says who you are

You may have a story or situation that relates to this item that you can share

Conclude you speech


Speeches will begin on WEDNESDAY, September 1st
Good Luck!



“One Item” Speech - Rubric


Introduction
interesting & grabs audiences attention
Body of Speech description of item
how it encompasses who you are

Conclusion wraps up your speech & gives a smooth ending
Don't say things like: that's it or I'm done, etc.

Delivery
posture
voice level
clarity
eye contact
enthusiasm

Creativity & Effort
Was the item that you used creative?
Did you demonstrate effort on this project?


Total = __________/25 points

25-23
22-20
19-17
16-15
14 or below

Welcome Back- Parent Letter

Dear Parent(s):

As your child’s seventh grade language arts and reading teacher, I am eager to get to know both you and your child throughout the school year. The following is a brief overview of the grading scale, heading, classroom rules and homework policy. Please read through the material and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me at (630) 783-5007, or e-mail me at shayes@ccsd66.org , feel free to also view my blog through the Lakeview school link.

Sincerely,



Shannon Hayes

The grading scale is as follows:

89.5-100 = A 79.5-89.4 = B 69.5-79.4 = C 59.5-69.4 = D Below 59.4 is failing

Classroom Rules:

1.Be in your seat and prepared to begin class when the bell rings.
2.Write down assignments at the beginning of class.
3.Raise your hand and wait to be called on when you want to speak.
4.Do not leave your seat or the room without permission.
5.Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Completing all assignments, including homework and studying for tests, is a necessary component of your child’s progress. Students are expected to turn in all assignments on time. Failure to do so will have a lowered grade on the assignment. Major assignments (essays, projects, book reports, etc.) will be lowered 10% for each day it is late. When a lesson/unit is completed students can no longer turn in missing assignments for that part of the unit, and will receive a 0 on any work that was not completed during that time.

An overview of textbooks and novels will be provided the night of Open House, Monday, September 13th beginning at 6:45.

We am looking forward to a great school year! Please sign and return the below portion by Friday, September 3, 2010.
___________________________________________________________________________________

I have read and understand the information regarding grading scale, textbooks and classroom rules.

Student’s Name _________________________________________

Student’s Signature ______________________________________

Parent’s Signature________________________________________

Happy Summer!

Wishing you all an awesome summer! As you can see, Charlotte is already enjoying her time outside!

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