Good morning middle school students! As many of you know, we are moving to a new learning platform via the internet. We will continue to develop our reading, writing, oral communication, and media literacy skills.

The vocabulary homework practice packet that is due tomorrow can be submitted digitally. I will ask you to take pictures of your completed pages and email them to me (in one email). You will still receive points for completing this assignment. 

As for the vocabulary test, at this point I am unsure how and when we will proceed with these assessments. I am researching different ways to administer tests online. I will update you when I have come to a viable conclusion. For now, we will be putting a pause on the vocabulary tests.

I look forward to meeting with you next week in a digital context. Please keep an open and positive mindset as you begin a new learning adventure.

Attached you will find the terms to study for the next vocabulary unit. As discussed in class, some students will be studying the Grade 6 Wordly Wise Vocabulary terms while others are studying an enriched set of terms. We talked about the importance of understanding individualized learning.  As we progress, a variety of students will have the opportunity to take try the enriched set of terms. Both units include a homework practice packet that will be due on Monday (3/16).

The vocabulary assessment will take place on the following Friday (3/20).

Click this link to access the enriched vocabulary set: Grade 6 Enriched Terms

Wordly Wise can be found here:

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Attached you will find the terms to study for the next vocabulary unit. As discussed in class, students had the option to choose to study the Grade 7 Wordly Wise Vocabulary Unit or the enriched set of terms. Both units include a homework practice packet that will be due on Monday (3/16).

The vocabulary assessment will take place on the following Friday (3/20).

Click this link to access the enriched vocabulary set: Grade 7 Enriched Terms

Wordly Wise can be found here:

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Attached you will find the terms to study for the next vocabulary unit. As discussed in class, students had the option to choose to study the Grade 8 Wordly Wise Vocabulary Unit or the enriched set of terms. Both units include a homework practice packet that will be due on Monday (3/16).

The vocabulary assessment will take place on the following Friday (3/20).

Click this link to access the enriched vocabulary set:  Grade 8 Enriched Terms

Wordly Wise can be found here:

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Today the Grade 7 and Grade 8 students received their English Exams back. We talked about the importance of taking time to review the exam in detail. This is a great time for students to goal set and reflect upon the exam experience as a whole.

Think about the following questions:

• What did I excel upon?
• How did I prepare for this exam? What worked well? What could I change for next time?
• What areas do I need to improve upon within the English context?
• What study tools can I use to prepare for my next assessment/exam?

Students are being asked to show and share their exam with their parents. The exam must be signed and returned by Monday. 

This week students are constructing their introductory paragraphs for their research project.  I have attached various sources that can be referenced as they begin crafting their introduction.

Students should be following this format:

1. Hook (grab the attention of the reader)
2. Background Information about your topic (describe the complexity of the issue)
3. Thesis Statement (should be the last line of the introduction)

Check out these sources:

https://www.mesacc.edu/~paoih30491/intropgph.html

https://www.bucks.edu/media/bcccmedialibrary/pdf/ThesisStatementsandIntroductionsJuly08_000.pdf

Source: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwA7Aepp7nRUJNa8roQ-6Bw?pbjreload=10

Today we began reading the S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders. The novel will be read both in class and at home throughout the duration of our novel study. Additionally, there will be various corresponding assignments to complete.

Here is an audiobook: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHptttEqL7ASA7K9Hga3YwsOjqn3jY5LZ

These questions are due on Friday:

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Happy studying! Here are a few extra resources to help you prepare for our English exam.

Grade 7 Exam Review Kahoot

Grade 7 Exam Review Slides

Happy studying! Here are a few extra resources to help you prepare for our English exam.

Grade 8 English Exam Review Kahoot

Grade 8 Exam Slideshow Presentation

On Monday, we had our book pitch reveal! Brigette and I searched through the stacks of the OJCS Library to find the perfect picture book for each student in the grade 6 class. We will spend time in class learning about persuasive writing techniques and advertising strategies. Additionally, we will practice our public speaking skills focusing on

Task: Persuade kindergarten students to read your picture book by creating a one minute sales pitch. You will present the pitch to the kindergarten class.  You will create a visual aid to accompany your pitch.

Organizational Planner

Click the link below to read through the instructions, tips, and rubric:

1 Minute Book Pitch

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