• Jun032009
    June 3

    POSTED AT 03:50 PM

    Field day tomorrow! Dress appropriately. My homeroom wears neon-colored clothes. GATE classes need summer reading sheets signed and returned ASAP.

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    May292009
    May 29

    POSTED AT 02:44 PM

    7th ELA classes took the Ultimate Stems Test which was a cumulative test of all the stems we have learned this year. GATE classes took the Word Within the Word # 17/Sentence Analysis Test. Students, please check InTouch to see if you have any work to turn into me.
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    May282009
    May 28

    POSTED AT 03:07 PM

    All classes watched a current events video and responded with mock editorials. 7th ELA classes reviewed the legend, "Merlin and the Dragons" as well as the persuasive appeals we discussed yesterday. We also watched a few clips from a film version of the legend, Merlin. GATE classes practiced analyzing a sentence and completed a grammar exercise to review for tomorrow's assessment. We also began reading the classic short story, "The Lady, or the Tiger" by Frank T. Stockton.

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    May272009
    May 27

    POSTED AT 02:31 PM

    7th ELA classes discussed persuasive appeals used in advertising: credibility, logic, and feelings. These are the three basic persuasive appeals developed by the Greek philosopher, Aristotle; he called them ethos, logos, and pathos. We looked at some real-life examples of these appeals in advertising, and students demonstrated their understanding of these appeals by creating mock commercials in class. We also finished up the legend, "Merlin and the Dragons." GATE classes spent some time reviewing Word Within the Word List #17 stems and practicing grammar knowledge. Students created skits in which they incorporated stems from List #17. We also finished reading and analyzing "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov.
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    May262009
    May 26

    POSTED AT 02:36 PM

    7th ELA classes wrapped up our discussion of "The Sword in the Stone" by taking a look at patterns common to hero-stories. We evaluated recent editorials in the Post & Courier by deciding whether they were adequate, accurate, and appropriate. We then began reading another legend, "Merlin and the Dragons." GATE classes analyzed a sentence and completed a grammar exercise in The Magic Lens. Students finished up theme collages, and we ended class by beginning to read "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov.
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    May222009
    May 22

    POSTED AT 03:26 PM

    7th ELA classes read "The Sword in the Stone" and took a quiz over the legend. 4th period also spent some time reviewing propaganda and author bias with a Compass exercise. GATE classes reviewed theme and continued working on theme collages. Enjoy your long weekend!
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    May212009
    May 21

    POSTED AT 03:02 PM

    All classes watched a current events video and responded with mock editorials. 7th ELA classes elaborated on their journals and turned them into full length editorials. Students responded to a current events story, formed an opinion, and developed this opinion over three paragraphs. GATE classes finished reading, analyzing, and discussing "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. We reviewed the concept of theme, developed themes for past readings, and identified recurring themes from literature. Students will demonstrate their understanding of theme with a "theme collage."
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    May202009
    May 20

    POSTED AT 12:32 PM

    7th ELA took The Pigman Assessment. If students did not complete the assessment, they have until Friday to do so. Questions for the assessment can be found on the homework page. GATE classes wrapped up the grammar exercise from yesterday, made connections between past readings, and began reading "There Will Come Soft Rains" by Ray Bradbury. We also briefly discussed theme.
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    May192009
    May 19

    POSTED AT 03:16 PM

    7th ELA classes reviewed editorials and read an editorial, evaluating it based on adequacy, appropriateness, and accuracy. Students were also given a preview of tomorrow's Pigman assessnment. GATE classes reviewed the four levels of sentence analysis, received stems for Word Within the Word List #17, and completed a grammar exercise.
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    May182009
    May 18

    POSTED AT 02:53 PM

    7th ELA classes took Stems Quiz #8. We also reviewed editorials and began reading the legend, "King Arthur: The Sword in the Stone." We quickly discussed the difference between myths and legends. GATE classes wrapped up our discussion of "One Friday Morning" and took Word Within the Word Test #16.
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