Thursday, December 12, 2013

December 16-20

6th: We will be reading the story "Africa Digs." We will focus on how to answer multiple choice questions and practice putting events in order.

7th: We will be writing a paragraph and reviewing prepositions. We will also be reading the story "Coming Clean About Toxic Pollution"

8th: We will be writing New Year's Resolution and taking a test on prepositional phrase. We will also be reading a story about Roberto Clemente.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Thursday, December 5, 2013

December 9-13

6th Grade: This week we will be working on reading fluently. We will be reading out loud to each other and practice our phrasing. We will also be starting to read the story "Africa Digs" and reviewing antonyms.

7th Grade: This week we are going to be reading about Rachel Carson. We will also be completing an informal outline to write a paragraph about Rachel Carson as well take a spelling test on Friday. Please, study your words.

8th Grade: This week we are going to be reading "A Special Kind of Athlete." We will also be learning the prefix 'anti' and taking a spelling test on Friday. Study your words.