Wednesday, February 7, 2018

Week 27: Last Week of the Trimester!

Another awesome week with the best 7th graders around! I appreciate their hard work and I'm excited to end the 2nd trimester on a high note.

Just a reminder, Wednesday, February 14th is the FINAL day to hand in missing work, late work or books.

This week is one of my favorite teaching weeks because of Valentine's Day. Students need to come prepared to talk about a favorite book they have read (if they can have a copy of the book with them) or a favorite book they are reading. It's Book Speed Dating and it's a blast!

Here's a picture from last year and a summary that's found on my Middle School: It's All About Engagement Google Plus Site: https://plus.google.com/communities/108795713456280067401

Book Love! Last year I started a new Valentine's Day tradition. I changed up desks in my room and created ambiance. Students brought the book they were currently reading and were prepared to talk about it...think speed-dating with books. They talked to another student, both sharing a summary of what they were reading, then rotated to the next partner and learned about another book. Students were surprised at this activity, had a blast and spent 51 minutes talking about books: heaven!

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Week 27
February 12th-February 16th

Monday, February 12th
Socratic Circle
Article-of-the-Week DUE 
Free Reading

Tuesday, February 13th
Free Reading
Elaboration Practice (3-column sheet)

Wednesday, February 14th
Valentine's Day Book Speed Dating
Come prepared with your favorite book or use the book you are currently reading. You'll be telling other students what it is about in hopes that they'll read it too. Prizes too--details in class!
Last Day for Missing/Late Work

Thursday, February 15th
Honors: Newspaper Day
Scope Magazine: The Rise of the Kid Chef Article & Writing Prompt
Free Reading
Book #10 Due
Book #12 Due HONORS

Friday, February 16th
Drama Class Play: Hello Shakespeare!
4th period: Writing Fun 
Last Day of Trimester 2

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