May 20-24,2013
Homework:
Continue to read for about 30 minutes every night. This is the best way to
improve vocabulary and reading comprehension.
QUIZ- Friday,May24 on Unit 7 vocabulary words. Please complete pages 84-90
by Friday the day of the quiz.
Classwork
We are finishing up with our Biography Oral Presentations and our review of
Oral Presentation skills. Everyone is doing an excellent job
demonstrating the 12 points needed for a good oral presentation.
Next, we will begin to read a class book Where the Red Fern Grows which
explores the challenges and values of a young boy about your age growing up
in the Ozark Mountains. The main themes we will explore are determination,
perseverence, and loyality. Through reading,discussion and writing we will
review the comprehension strategies and concepts we have learned this year.
On Thursday May 30, the Darien Library librarians will be coming to MMS to
give book talks to students and let you in on the opportunities and
activities the Darien Library will offer to support your summer reading work
for 7th grade.
Reading Record Sheet. Keep up the GREAT READING.
-Please continue to read for 20-30 minutes a night for at least five nights a
week. Please ask parents to sign your RRS at least once a week.
There is a very strong correlation between the time a student spends reading
every day and his/her achievement on standardized reading tests.Your child is
expected to read for about 20 -30 minutes each school night at home.His
school reading time is not a substitute for this after school homework
reading.
Thank you.
HOMEWORK:
I am requesting that your child's Reading Record Sheet be signed by you at
least once a week. I understand that every day might be too much. The
point of having you sign it is that you help me insure that your child is
doing his reading homework, you are aware of the books your child is
reading, and that your child knows that you and I are working together
towards a common goal for your child. Thank you.
Reading Record Sheet - Read for 20-30 minutes a night or
anytime after school. You must read for a minimum of 5 nights, at home, each
week. Record the pages you read on your Reading Record Sheet. I will check
your homework.
I will put your homework on the white board each day. Please copy it
into your MMS planner. I will also post your homework and all
upcoming tests, quizzes, and assignments on this website.
Homework : Reading Record Sheet (RRS)- Every student is to read for 20-30
minutes each night at home. Your reading in school may not
substitute for this at home reading homework. You may include the number of
pages you read in school with the number of pages you read for homework each
night in you daily reading total on you RRS.
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If you have any questions or concerns please speak with me and we will see
what we can work out together. If you need a book, please speak with me and
I will be happy to help you find a good book.I look forward to working
together this year and sharing our thoughts and love of books.
