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Read, read, read!!!  We have a goal of reading 25 books by June! Many of you are more than halfway there. Read as many books as you can and always remember to record them in your reading log!

Original post by hbrandstetter

This is a GREAT vocabulary game that actually helps feed people! Wonderful practice for ERB’s…

http://freerice.com/

Original post by hbrandstetter

For Thursday:

Make flashcards for the new vocabulary on pages 23 and 24 in the textbook.

*For the greetings, you may put both the formal and informal expressions on one card on one side, and
*write the words “formal” and “informal” on the back so that it lines up with the expressions on the other side.

*For the expressions about how you feel, write the questions on one side (you can put all of them on one side with the indication of whether it is formal or informal)
*write the responses with a picture of a face with an expression on it to indicate happy, sad, etc. on the other side.

YOU MAY PUT THESE ALL ON SEPARATE CARDS IF YOU WISH.

Go to the Seventh Grade blog to see an interesting link!

Original post by shahn

No homework to hand it.  Just check out the different links on the “Projects” page of the blog.

Original post by sacosta

~ Bring in a can of food by Friday to donate to the food pantry.

~ On Thursday, wear your chorus outfit (solid color shirt and pants) for Hudson Guild concert.

Homework:

-Study for Friday’s spelling quiz

-Finish Word Wisdom pages for Thursday

-Finish Tuck Everlasting chapters 16 and 17 and 5 post-its for Thursday. Be ready for our discussion.

-Bring in independent reading book on Friday

Original post by wbassin

In the texbook, finish act. 4, p. 21. Be sure that it is on the back of the classwork from this morning.

Study your flashcards for the quiz on Thursday. Spelling will count.

Original post by shahn

Bring your textbook and be ready to start page 20, act. 2 as soon as we begin class.

Practice the alphabet out loud; you can look it up on the internet if you do not have your book with you.

Study your flashcards and be ready for our first quiz on Thursday, December 13 (jeudi, le 13 decembre). Spelling will count!

Original post by shahn

1.  I wonder . . .

2.  I think . . .

3.  I notice . . .

4.  I feel . . .

5.  make a connection to another book or yourself

6.  make a prediction about what might happen next

7.  write down character impressions (what do you notice about a particular character?)

8.  visualization (make a small sketch of what you see in your mind while you read)

9.  find an example of simile or personification

10.  write down a question you have while you read

Original post by wbassin

HW Due: Friday Dec-7

• Finish presentation poster and model
• Guidelines:
  • Written Description– must include the following information:
    • How will you get the rocks to the pyramid site?
    • How will you carry the blocksup each step of the pyramid?
    • How will you reduce the firction between any one of the many surfaces that are rubbing?
  • Diagram
    • Draw a detailed diagram of the simple machines you will be using for the construction of the pyramid.
    • Make sure to label all the parts and use a ruler to have staright lines.
    • Must go over any pencil marks with marker or coloring pencil.
  • Simple Machine Explanation
    • Explain how each of the simple machines you are using is making work easier.  Be sure to connect it to the formula “Work = Force x Distance”.

** No Quiz this week, but be prepared to explain how your simple machines make work easier**

Original post by sacosta

Reading is nightly homework. Students are expected to read 20+ minutes every night. The reading can be from the class book (if assigned), or from student’s independent reading book. Students also need to write post-its each time they read.

This week’s homework:
Monday homework-
- Spelling practice - personal spelling words (DUE WEDS)
- Vocabulary : Word Wisdom pages (DUE THURS)
- BRING independent reading book for in class reading tomorrow

Tuesday homework-

- Work on leads for piece in Writer’s Notebook - try three different leads: scene setter, dialogue, sound effect, etc.

- Finish spelling practice (DUE TOMORROW)

- Continue to work on Vocabulary: Word Wisdom pages

-Read Tuck Everlasting chapters 10,11, and 12 and post-its (DUE THURSDAY)

Wednesday homework-
- Study for spelling quiz on Friday
- Finish vocabulary: Word Wisdom pages (DUE TOMORROW)

Thursday homework-
- Study for vocabulary test tomorrow
- First draft for Thanksgiving piece (DUE TOMORROW)
- BRING independent reading book for in class reading tomorrow

Original post by wbassin