Homeplay: Tuesdays with Morrie

1. Begin TWM Response Journal
2. Complete "The Curriculum." This contains five comprehension questions. This should become part of    your  RESPONSE JOURNAL.
3. Complete any three of the six PRE-READING options in your TWM RESPONSE JOURNAL. This should be typed.
4. Complete the vocabulary development for "The Curriculum." This includes, hibiscus and lieu.

Good News - Blog Blast

Good News Blast – This is the first in a series of “blog blasts.” The intention is to update you on the positive outcomes we encountered in our grade 7 ELA community, in recent weeks.

We have been working hard to master the Common Core Standards and I can say with great conviction, that all students have made progress! They have worked diligently on their writing in the last few weeks. They know that good writing has structure. I believe they are ready for the MCAS and should approach the test with confidence.

With regards to writing, they have a solid understanding of topic development, organization, details, language and style. We look forward to the challenge!

After MCAS, we are starting one of my favorite books to read with seventh graders, Tuesdays with Morrie.

Sometimes I feel like reading about a dying man is not going to resonate with the 12-13 year-old, but year after year I am reminded how meaningful this book is for 7^th graders. They learn…and write some of their most meaningful thoughts. They develop voice. I encourage you to engage your child in conversations about this book. I think you will enjoy their insights.

Please make sure your student eats a nutritious breakfast and sleeps soundly before our exams.

In summary, the good news, we have prepared, they have grown as readers and writers – we are READY!

Homeplay

Bring two Non-Fiction titles to school by Thursday. These should be from your "I Pledge" document.
If you have not completed reading these titles, this week and next week you will find class time to read.
The "I Pledge" presentations will begin in early May.

In addition, please complete "Lost in Yonkers" & "On a Night of Snow." Complete the guided reflection and bring to class.

Homeplay...

Please complete the Open Response for "On a Night of Snow."
Next, complete the guided-highlighting reflection before class on Friday.

Stay tuned for the Good News Blast and the Parent Survey.

Ask me about this in the morning.

Homeplay...

The Essay due date has been changed. This assignment is now due on March 4th, Monday.

Often in works of Literature, a character is influenced by his or her family.

From a work of literature you have read in or out of school, select a character that is influenced by his or her family. In a well-developed composition, identify the character, describe how the character is influenced by his or her family, and explain how the character's experience relates to the work as a whole.

Remember to include parts of the writing process: Vomit, Outline, Essay.


In addition, if you have not completed the reading comprehension assignment on "Treasure Island," please bring it on Monday.  Bring multiple highlighter, pen and pencil.


Have a good weekend!