Friday, February 25, 2011

ISAT Week!

Goal setting and talking about doing our best on the ISAT tests which begin on Monday has been our focus this week! We discussed the importance of the tests and why each student must put forth their best effort. Eating a healthy breakfast and being well rested is important for success. Testing will take place Monday through Thursday, throughout the first 3 periods. Seventh grade students should report to their 4th period class each day to begin testing. (No homebase next week)

In Language Arts we will be working on a few writing components. These components include using commas correctly and using direct/indirect quotations. Students will demonstrate their understanding of these grammatical components through a writing prompt at the end of the week. Students may or may not have LA homework depending on what happens during
class time.

During Reading we will finish reading the novel, The Wanderer. Students will complete comprehension questions to demonstrate their understanding of the chapters. Students should also be reading their independent book for their next book report, which will be an
Accelerated Reading quiz. Students were given class time today to choose a fiction/nonfiction book of their choice for this selection. (Book must be an AR book)

Enjoy your weekend!

Important Dates: Friday, March 4 -No School
Monday, March 7 -No School Casimir Pulaski Day
Friday, March 18 -AR Book Report Due!