Week 34: April 11-15

It's been another great week in Language Arts as we review and refine skills in preparation for middle school and the SAGE Writing Test (April 25-26, make-up testing April 29). I am enjoying these students so much--it's just a delight to be with them.

Please, please remind your student to be sure to keep reading at home, 30 mins. a day at least 5 days a week. May 9th is the cut-off for qualifying for the iRead 40 Club party on May 11th. More details to come:)

Other important dates are May 18th, Gold Gecko Day. This is a big celebration for all students who do not have any missing assignments, or any NP's or U's for grades. Remind your students to be prepared. For all 7th graders passing their class and who do not have library fines, we will have the epic 7th grade party on May 23rd 4-6pm. This is HUGE and a lot of fun. Students will be treated to a 2 hr. party, early yearbooks, photos, etc. and I hope all my students can attend. At this point in the year, attendance is crucial. Please help your students attend school everyday because falling behind gets really difficult this time of year.

Again, please contact me with any questions at rachel.robins@washk12.org. Thank you so much!

A big congrats to Olivia Cobb, who is the newest member of the iRead 40 Club! Olivia got a cool t-shirt, candy bar and entry into our field trip on May 11th. Way to go!!

Something cool we did this week was Author's Purpose posters. Students searched through a variety of text and found examples of when an author is trying to persuade, inform or entertain. The students did a fantastic job!

Week 34 Schedule

April 11-15

Monday, April 11th

Bellwork: LA Skills

New Random Student Form

Poetry Analysis

Free Reading

Tuesday, April 12th
Bellwork: LA Skills
Scope: Listening Comprehension
Smog so thick, Beijing comes to a standstill
Honors: Newspaper Day

Free Reading

Book #5 Due

Wednesday, April 13th
Bellwork: LA Skills
Free Reading
Context Clues Review Activities

Thursday, April 14th
Bellwork: LA Skills
Free Reading
Text Structure/Editing Kahoot!
students may bring a device

Friday, April 15th
Bellwork: LA Skills
Literature Skills Jeopardy
Free Reading
Book #6 Honors Due