Week 7: Update and Schedule...Wednesday Wars continue!

It's been another fun week in Language Arts! I just love these students and we are having a great time learning to become better writers, through our Writer's Workshops and applied mini-lessons, and better readers as we read and reflect on "Wednesday Wars". I love how the students try and are so proactive to be requested for FLEX and ask for help. I also appreciate their positive attitudes and the kindness they show towards each other. I think my favorite thing about this class is how many of them make it a point to thank me almost daily for the lesson that day. That is pretty awesome and makes my day!

Just a reminder that each student should be reading at home at least 30 minutes a day, 5 days a week. It makes all the difference with their success in our iRead program and to build their reading muscles. I'm looking forward to meeting with most of you at our Parent/Teacher Conferences on September 30th and October 1st, more details to come. At that conference, I'll have an individualized plan for your student on how they can up-their-game as a reader and writers.

Thank you for the great feedback and support, it's much appreciated! Check out the "Photo" link on the right to view some pictures of your students this year. As always, keep an eye on PowerSchool and email/call/visit me with any questions or concerns. Enjoy your week! Here is my contact information: rachel.robins@washk12.org/652-4742/visiting hours: 7-7:30am or 2:00-3:00pm.

Week 7 Schedule

September 21-25th

Monday, September 21st

PLC Short Day (school out at 11:45am)

Shakepeare Insults and Cream Puffs
(if you are finished with the 1st draft of your narrative, if not, you'll be typing)

Free Reading

Tuesday, September 22nd

Genre-of-Week: Graphic Novels

Writer's Workshop (add figurative language, magic three and transition words)

Honors Newspaper Day! (Work on narrative at home/FLEX)

Wednesday, September 23rd

Mini Lesson: Details for Effect
Wednesday Wars Novel Study

Thursday, September 24th

Mini Lesson: Repetition for Effect

Wednesday Wars Novel Study

Friday, September 25th

Random Student
Note & Note: Aha Moment Instruction/Practice
Book Fair Preview
Free Reading
 Book #5 Due
Personal Narrative: 2nd draft (revision) due

As we promote reading heavily in 7th grade, I thought this was an interesting share. There are some who insist on paper copies of books, other prefer electronic. I think both are great and it's fun to see students switch between the two types. Books are books--yay for reading!