GRADE 7 LANGUAGE
A preview of the year to come in Language.
This year you will be expected to prove your worth and your smarts. We will keep our minds sharp and ever developing by engaging in daily reading, so bring your novels. We will focus on the fundamental skills of writing and expression. Remember to write how you think, not how you speak and especially not how you text!
One of the most important things to remember when you are writing is SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT, don't fall victim to the "because I said so" monster.
As thinkers you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills through independent work and group projects, I encourage you to have fun and challenge the concepts of 'normal', don't just think about stepping outside of the box, explode out of it! Everyone brings something different to the table and we need to remember that and embrace it. Don't fear the new, welcome the challenge.
I have found a great website that will open your eyes and open your minds, UpWorthy.com. It contains many great articles and videos about current issues and opinions that make up our world. Enjoy it and explore it!
This year you will be expected to prove your worth and your smarts. We will keep our minds sharp and ever developing by engaging in daily reading, so bring your novels. We will focus on the fundamental skills of writing and expression. Remember to write how you think, not how you speak and especially not how you text!
One of the most important things to remember when you are writing is SUPPORT, SUPPORT, SUPPORT, don't fall victim to the "because I said so" monster.
As thinkers you will have the opportunity to demonstrate your skills through independent work and group projects, I encourage you to have fun and challenge the concepts of 'normal', don't just think about stepping outside of the box, explode out of it! Everyone brings something different to the table and we need to remember that and embrace it. Don't fear the new, welcome the challenge.
I have found a great website that will open your eyes and open your minds, UpWorthy.com. It contains many great articles and videos about current issues and opinions that make up our world. Enjoy it and explore it!
Step Up Unit - Our students will be looking at what organizations/groups are doing to make an impact in our community. They are being challenged to research the efforts and goals for these organizations. In groups they will evaluate, assess and form plans of attack about they can make a difference in the Burlington Central Community.
Weekly Creative Writing Assignments - Each week you will be given a topic that you will be asked to write about in your creative writing books. Your creative writing assignments will be due each Friday. The topics will vary depending upon what we have going on in our class. Look for the assigned topic on the homework page if you are absent. Assignments Week of Sept 7 - Chose 1 of the 2 options to write about i) This summer I.... ii) This year I will.... Weekly Interest Talks - Every Friday groups will meet for a short 20 minute interest talk that is lead by one group member. Peers will evaluate. |
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What we have going on and on going
Class 74 will be given specific assignments and activities to complete for class, to access those things you will need to click the link below to go to their homepage.