Up to January 5th, 2015

Dear Parents, Guardians and students:
   
     It has been an absolute pleasure working with such amazing students each day. I find it difficult to believe that we are already saying goodbye to 2014!  I am certain that 2015 will be wonderful as well.

     Students are encouraged to read over the Christmas break.  I will be reading at least 2 hours a week too, so feel free to check in with me to make sure that I am meeting expectations.  :) We will motivate each other to meet or beat our reading rates in 2015.

     I would like to thank my students for their kindness and enthusiasm each day. I truly love teaching at Summerside Intermediate. It is my sincere hope that you like it here too. Looking forward to learning together in 2015.

Happy holidays!
Mrs. Thain :)

December 11th

Grade Seven Persuasive Essays have been impressive...make that convincing thus far! :) I have truly enjoyed witnessing your progress.  Thank you for your patience as it takes me quite some time to correct four class sets of essays.  I am almost done so results will be posted in SAS as soon as possible.  :)
Grade 8 Informational Essays due next week, the 11th and the 13th.  Please see me if you have any questions. 
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is the the body." Joseph Addison

December 2014

Oh my goodness where did November go? :)  Here are a few reminders for grade 7 and grade 8 students.
Reading ladders: Very impressive work thus far, keep reading 2 hours per week at home. Your results have been outstanding!
Grade 8 Informational Essays: 8F and and 8E due on December 11th. Presentations to follow.
Grade 7 Persuasive Essays: 7ELA your good copies are due this Wednesday, December 3rd.
7FLA: You will not have LA Thursday and Friday so your papers are due on Monday.
Thanks and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

Last week of November Update

All students should be reading at home for at least 2 hours total per week. Please be sure to bring your reading log to class each day.
Reading ladders are due this week! Looking forward to celebrating your accomplishments thus far and setting new goals together for term two.
Grade eight students will be completing Informational Essays, handouts provided and computer lab time as well.
Grade seven students will be working on the persuasive writing component this week. Her is your chance to write about a topic that you truly are passionate about. Several topics provided in class for students looking for ideas.
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

Up to November 12th

Grade 8 LA: If you have not submitted your Book VS Test Questions, please do so. Also, reading for at least 2 hours each week at home. Please update your reading log and show your family your progress thus far.
Grade 7LA: Tech Effects unit: Would you be in favour of robots in our schools?  Think about it and discuss this with your family.  :) * Did you pass in your User Friendly questions that we completed based on the story we read together?

Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain
P.S  Reading for at least 2 hours each week outside of school. Reading ladder assignment to follow so check out the template provided in class. :)

November 3rd

8E and 8FLA: finished test for The Outsiders. Please read your books for 2 hours each week outside of school time. Have you updated your reading log yet? Please be sure to record all books read and add new books to your future reading list.
7ELA and 7FLA:  Read your novels for 20 minutes also, be prepared for the conclusion of User-Friendly! :) What an exciting story we will be discussing tomorrow. Would you want a computer just like Louis? Should Kevin disconnect this interesting creation?
Find out more on Tuesday! :)
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain

Up to October 21st

Grade 7 LA book talks have been so impressive thus far! Thank you for taking your work seriously; while finding ways to add personality to your projects! I truly appreciate your devotion to your studies and your enthusiasm in class! * Please read at home for 2 hours each week. Twenty minutes one night, fifteen the next...it all adds up to help you build stamina as a reader.
Grade 8: Your personal narrative pieces are due this week too. Have you tried the "Three Before Me" technique to assist you with revising and editing?
Thanks and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)
P.S 11:59 pm on October 20th...the deadline for video and essay submissions to win a 6 day trip to a space camp in Quebec! "How has Colonel Hadfield inspired your pride and sense of being Canadian?"
www.charlottetownfestival.com/Guidelines-for-the-Colonel

October 15th Update

Please read for two hours each week. ( You can break it up into small manageable chunks!) :)
Grade 7 Book Talk sign ups: If you have not selected your date to present yet, please sign up this week!
Grade 8 presentations for The Outsiders are wrapping up this week also. Thank you for sharing your imagination and talents with us. Please read...did I mention read? ;)
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain

Up to October 9th

Grade 7 LA students may choose the date that they will be sharing their book talk presentations. Please refer to the checklist that I gave you. Sign up sheet is posted on my bulletin board. Please see me if you have any questions at all.
Grade 8 LA Scripts for our read aloud will be presented on:
8E begins on the 8th and 8F begins on the 15th.  Class time has been given to complete this assignment. Please see me if you have any questions.
*Important: Each student is expected to read for a total of 2 hours per week. This can be broken up into small chunks of 20 minutes, or it may var as busy weeks unfold.  Reading logs will be updated each day in class to monitor progress. Our goal to to improve fluency and build stamina as readers. I am doing this with students as well, so they can also track my progress. :)
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison

Upcoming dates

8ELA: Looking forward to seeing you shine during presentations of your scripts on October 8th! :) Please let me know in advance if there is anything special you need for your performances!
8FLA: I am equally excited to see your literary creations come to life on October 15th! :)  
Grade 7FLA and 7ELA: Please sure to write in your reading log after each book that you complete. It may be one of the following:
*Your likes and dislikes
*Your favorite part and why.  
* If you had $1,000 what might you buy a character or characters? (Based on what you have learned about them.)
* Were you satisfied with the book? Why or why not? 
* Write a journal describing how you felt as you read the book or any questions that you had. 
Thank you for making the commitment to your reading goals so far. It has been wonderful to talk with you about your books and you have helped me find some amazing new selections too!
Thank you.
Mrs. Thain :)       

Up to October 1st

Reading requirements review: Just a reminder that every LA student is expected to read for two hours each week at home. This can be divided up over different days, depending on how busy schedules may be. Two hours per week is the goal to build fluency and stamina. Each class I am keeping a running record of progress made as well. Please share your reading rate and reading goals with your family members. It should be exciting to see your progress with practice! :)
Grade 8 LA assignment in progress: Continuing to work on writing scripts for The Outsiders project. Please be sure to keep your scenario that you chose in mind.  Volume, pacing, expression and organization are all important components to pay attention to.
Grade 7 LA:  Soon you will be asked to select a date and prepare a book talk that you will share with our class.  Are you keeping up with your reading requirements? If not...you know what to do. :)
Have a great day!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison 

Updates up to September 29th

Grade 8: Free Write practice time has been granted in class, now students are asked to submit their good copies by Monday, September 29th. I truly look forward to reading your original selections. Many options to choose from as discussed in class.

Grade 7: Excellent work on sentence fluency and paragraph writing. If you have not finished your good copy for paragraphs yet, please submit by Monday as I am out Thursday and no school for students on Friday.
 * All students are to read for at least 2 hours outside of class time each week. Feel free to break the time in to manageable portions. Some evenings you may read more than others. If you find yourself falling behind and not meeting your reading rate goals, you have the weekend to catch up. :)
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain
 

Up to September 22nd

All of my LA students are asked to make a commitment to reading for at least 20 minutes outside of class time.  Each student will calculate their "reading rate" to determine what would be a challenging but attainable goal. 
Grade 7 students will be asked to finish their "Step Up" paragraph exercise by Tuesday. I modeled this last week for students, and most have finished their good copies. 
Grade 8  students have been working on a personal writing style assignment in class. They will be completing a good copy this week so be sure to bring free write drafts to class on Monday in your writing binder/scribbler.  
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)
 

Reading Assessments

Grade 7 and Grade 8 students will be completing diagnostic reading assessments in class.  These assessments are not for "marks" as students often ask. They are simply used as a tool to guide instruction. :) Throughout the year we will be tracking progress; identifying strengths and areas in need of more support.
Students are to read 20 minutes at home each day or  140 minutes per week to meet reading expectations. Some nights may be busier than others so 140 minutes overall is the minimum  goal per week. Each child has a reading log to update each day.
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is the the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison

Reading Update

Grade 7 students were taken to the library to sign out books. Please remind your child to read for at least 20 minutes each day. :) On evenings that might be extra busy, the goal is 20 minutes x 7 so there may be times when students read longer one day to make up for another day. * If they get lost in a fantastic book...even better! :)
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain

Week of September 9th

7FLA: We had our first tour of the library and signed out books today! Please read for 20 minutes minimum. A reminder that your first writing project is due on Friday, September 12th.
7ELA: We will do our library tour Tuesday! Please work on your writing assignment. Do you remember the 4 types of sentences? 
8ELA  Your writing project due Friday, September 12th. * What type of learner are you? Interests? Study Habits.
8FLA: Same project, but due on September 11th.
Thanks and have a great day!
Mrs.Thain :)  

September 4th: Welcome to room 309

Thank you to all grade seven and eight students for your positive energy and big smiles as you entered my LA classes today.  You must be exhausted after such a hectic schedule and I hope you all are well rested for our busy day tomorrow.

Please bring your writing duotangs tomorrow as we will begin our first project! This lesson will help me get to know you better while meeting curriculum outcomes at the same time. I have a example of my own that I hope you will enjoy.
Have a lovely evening.
Mrs. Thain :)

Teacher Survey and Peer Assessments

Thank you so very much to every student that completed a teacher survey for me. I truly value your feedback and I was moved by your kind words.  I have had such an amazing year with you and I am grateful to have met you all.
* If you still have any library books at home, please bring them back in as soon as possible.  
*Permission slips for our field trips will go to your home room teachers.
Thank you and have an excellent day!
Mrs.Thain :)   
 

June 18th Update

8E and 8FLA:  I absolutely loved your presentations  and I just wanted to thank you for your enthusiasm.  You all had excellent supporting details to justify your opinions plus...it was fun! :)  I hope you enjoyed this experience as much as I did. Please keep reading each day for at least 20 minutes. This can include online journals, magazines, novels, newspapers etc.
7FLA and 7ELA: Speaking and Listening Outcome activities continue tomorrow. We will also be completing a self-assessment, peer assessment and a teacher assessment too. Yes, that is correct, you get to evaluate your teacher! :)
Have a lovely evening!
Mrs. Thain

June 11 update

Grade 8 LA: 8E Test today on our read aloud.
8FLA: Writing to inform and persuade: Who is responsible for your education? Explain. Informal debate to follow. ( formative)
7E and 7FLA: Letters have been corrected, if you did not hand your copy in, please see me. Zine creation continues today. We will be presenting these together.
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs.Thain :)

June 2nd update

Last Chance Summer questions due on June 4th. Please be sure to complete all questions. Valued / 31 points so be sure to submit your very best work! 
Letter Writing Assignment for 7FLA due on June 10th.
Grade 8 Persuasive letters due on Friday, June 6th.

Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

As we approach June...

Grade 7:  Last Chance Summer Questions are due on Tuesday,  June 3rd.  Band students that will be missing classes have asked to have until June 6th to complete this project. The entire assignment if out of 31 points. Please read each question carefully. I look forward to the conversations that you created between you and the characters within our novel.  I am certain that your imagination will shine through and I can't wait to see your ideas come to life! :)
Grade 8: Writing Assignment/ Letter Writing. Please see the handout provided as well as the rubric.  We will negotiate a due date and you will be graded on all six writing traits: conventions, organization, sentence fluency, voice, ideas and word choice. *Please be sure to review past suggestions that I have made regarding your progress.
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)

For Monday, May 26th

Grade 8ELA: Please finish your read aloud questions. Just a reminder to answer in complete sentences.
Grade 7FLA: We had a formative assessment on commonly confused homonyms. Remember our "Convention Convention?" ;) There will be a summative assessment next week so review any words that had difficulty with. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend! 
Bonus question for a treat:    What is this an example of?
" Suddenly Marl sucked in his breath like someone had just punched him in the stomach!"  _ _ _ _ _ _

For Wednesday, May 21st

7ELA: Your book reports were due on Tuesday. If you have not yet finished, please complete this evening. If you have questions, please contact me.  Six questions to complete for Last Chance Summer if you have not already done so.
7FLA: I missed you today. Day 2 I do not see you, but I hope you had a great day. :)
8ELA: Most have finished their "Ordinary to Extraordinary" paragraphing assignment. You truly made my cheeks hurt from smiling and your word choice was phenomenal! :)
8FLA:  Your presentations are tomorrow so please be sure to bring in your "Ordinary to Extraordinary" paragraphs too.
*I will be collecting your reading logs soon, so be sure to double-check that you have all of your information up to date. 
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain 

Assignments

Grade 8 students complete your review sheet. Be sure to include your very own similes and metaphors on your recipe cards.   Essays were due on Tuesday, please see me if you need assistance.
Grade 7 LA: Book reports due on May 15th for 7F and May 20th for 7E.
Please read for at least 20 minutes each day after school.
Mrs. Thain :)

Information for students and parents

Grade 8ELA: Your creative writing piece is due on Thursday. We will begin presentations that day, which falls on the 15th. * Also, a reminder that your essays are due on Tuesday, the 13th. Computer lab time and class time has been given so the majority of students have already finished.
7FLA:  May 15th your book responses are due. Also, in class we completed our first summary of chapter 1 for our new read aloud. If you did not finish this, complete at home tonight.
7ELA:  Book reports due on May 20th, we will finish chapter one of our read aloud next day as you only had one period with me today.
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain :)   

Assignment Update for May

Just a reminder for 8E LA that your essays are due on Monday, May 12th and 8FLA on May 13th. Class time has been given as well as computer lab time. Please see me by Friday pm if you have any questions or need additional hand-outs.
7ELA and 7FLA: Your book response projects are already being handed in! Thanks so very much.
7FLA: Due date of May 15th
7ELA: Due on May 20th.
Please read each day to grow dendrites and expand your vocabulary too! :)
Have a great day!
Mrs. Thain

Up to May 15th

Grade 7ELA and 7FLA will be working diligently on a book report. Each student has the choice of fiction or non-fiction. Students must provide the following:
1) A book advertisement complete with: a) A summary b) Why you would recommend it and c) Your favorite scene. * Remember to give supporting details or examples to support your answers.
2) Make a text to self, text to text or text to world connection. ( again...you must include supporting details)
3) What is the main idea or theme of this selection? Basically, what lessons can we learn or take away from this book?
4) Evaluation: Were you completely satisfied with this book? Why or why not? Give it a rating out of 5 stars. 
5) Include the author and title as well. 
Please do your very best work. 
Choose a "Just right" book. Not one that is too easy or one that would sprain your brain! ;)
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain
P.S Due on May 15th

Up to Tuesday, April 29th

Grade 8 LA students: Just a reminder that your good copy of your comic is due by Tuesday. Remember the six point checklist? Best work only and I look forward to reading and viewing your submissions.
Grade 7 LA students: Excellent presentations today! Your word choice was quite extraordinary and your voice was phenomenal. I truly enjoyed the imagination your brought to each literary selection. Please share your ideas with you family members, I am sure they would be proud of you too.
*Read 20 minutes each day!
Thanks!
Mrs. Thain :)

Up to April 23

Grade 7 LA: Please read for at least 20 minutes a day.  Plus, I challenge you to try to find a word that I do not recognize! Baffle me with your literary brilliance.  Expand your vocabulary and share when you return on Tuesday. :)
Grade 8 LA: Comic Creation Page 40 Nelson Literacy.  Remember the six point process for creating your very own comic? What will your characters be like? Setting? Problem to be solved? Action packed adventures?
April 28th for 8F and the 29th for 8ELA. Read this weekend please. Why not check out some comics for inspiration and hopefully a giggle too. :)
Hope you have a lovely long weekend surrounded by family and friends.
Mrs. Thain

Up to Thursday, April 17th

Read each day for a minimum of 20 minutes please and thank you. :)
8FLA and 8ELA: CASI Reading Assessments this week. Please do your best to show what you know.
Free Write Good Copies due by Thursday, April 17th.
7E and 7FLA:  Free Writes due on April 24th.

Thank you,
Mrs. Thain

Assignment Updates and Contests!

7ELA and 7FLA: Your good copy of your writing assignments must be handed in by Thursday, April 17th.  Reports do not have to be typed, but you are free use computers in my class or in our library if you wish. * Read 20 minutes each day! Grow some new dendrites and teach us about what you have learned. :)
Want a challenge? Check out that latest writing contest that I found right here in Prince Edward Island. Due date May 31st. See me for an application form if interested. 
http://www.peiwritersguild.com/2014/27th-annual-ila-call-for-submissions/
8ELA and 8FLA : Lisa novel study questions now past due. If not finished by Thursday, pack a lunch as we will have to get you caught up at lunch. * Reminder that your good copy of your Free Write projects are due on Wednesday. Read 20 minutes each day too. 
Want to enter a writing contest right here in Prince Edward Island? 
Check this out:
  
Want a challenge? Check out that latest writing contest that I found right here in Prince Edward Island. Due date May 31st. See me for an application form if interested. 
http://www.peiwritersguild.com/2014/27th-annual-ila-call-for-submissions/

Monday, April 7th Update

8FLA: Please pass in your summative assessment on Lisa by Monday, April 7th.
8ELA: You will have until Tuesday to finish because you do not have me on Day 2.
7ELA: Read for 20 minutes and ask your family or friends if they have any fears or phobias. Teach them about the neat ones that we read about. Did you finish your acrostic poem yet? If not be prepared to hand one in on Monday. :)
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain    

Update for Thursday, April 3rd

7ELA and 7FLA: Finish your writing pre-test sheet. Then read for 20 minutes.
Thanks! :)
8FLA and 8ELA: Finish your dialogue project if not already completed. Also, finish your Lisa Summative assessment questions. Value  24 points. If you were not here Wednesday, you need the three articles and the chart entitled, Snow Days Are They a Thing of the Past?
Thank you and have a great day!
Mrs. Thain   
 

April 2nd update

8ELA: Finish your Snow Day Articles Assignment and read for at least 20 minutes.
8FLA: Read 20 minutes, be sure that your dialogue assignment is complete as we will be finishing presentations.
7FLA: We will finish The Fog Horn next day and be sure to read 20 minutes tonight.
7ELA: Read for 20 minutes minimum.
Thank you!
Mrs.Thain   

Update for March 28th to Monday

Oh my goodness, I certainly hope all of my students have been reading over the past few snow days. Here are some assignments that you could also be working on, as I reminded you before the snow arrived.
8E and 8FLA:  Summative assessment valued at 24 points based on our read aloud entitle, Lisa by Carol Matas.  8ELA we have finished the novel so you can complete all six questions. 8FLA you have not quite finished so you could only do the first 5/6.   Some people have been completing the questions as I have been reading, however, if you have not yet started...you know what to do.
7E and 7FLA:  Read, read and did I mention read? ;)  We will return to The Fog Horn short story by Ray Bradbury. We will be working in small groups when you return to complete the formative assessment together.  Do you remember all of the elements of a narrative?
Thank you and have a good day.
Mrs. Thain :)

March 24th Update

Welcome back, and I  hope you had an excellent March break. I also hope you made some time to read over your holiday. :)

8ELA and 8FLA: We are finishing our writing and speaking activity this week. Please remember "Three Before Me" before passing in your work.  This assignment is summative and worth 32 points so do your best please.  
7FLA and 7ELA:  We will continue with our Mystery theme. Did you read any mysterious tales over the break? Thank you for sharing your imagination with me within your writing assignments. I truly appreciated your voice, word choice and ideas.   
All students in both grades are requested to read every single day for at least 20 minutes.  Keep in mind that "reading is to the mind, what exercise is to the body."  Richard Steele Tatler    
Magazines, newspapers, novels, non-fiction, graphic novels...you name it! Facebook and Twitter do not count! ;) * Just a helpful reminder.

March 10th update

8FLA your Writing Assignment is due on Friday, March 14th. Please be sure to include proper punctuation and speaker tags.
8ELA your projects are due on Wednesday, March 12th.
Grade 7FLA writing assignment due on Tuesday, March 11th.
7ELA Your project is due on Thursday, March 13th.
* Please read every day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary. ( Plus...it is fun!) :)
Thanks so very much.
Mrs. Thain

Up to March 6th

8FLA: Memoir due on March 5th. Remember our exemplars and the check list on my chart paper? Your memoir can be serious or silly, depending on the memory that you wish to share with me. You will not be asked to share these aloud, as we are focusing on our writing outcomes.
7ELA: Mr. Griffin summative assessment this week and your CASI reading assessment too.
7FLA: Mr. G test completed and beginning a new CASI reading assessment.
8ELA: Memoir introduction, lesson shared and exemplars. Due on March 6th.
*It is essential that students read daily to build fluency and expand their vocabulary.
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Richard SteeleTatler

For Wednesday, February 12th

Grade 8 debates will continue tomorrow. Groups are off to an impressive start! Please read at least 20 minutes each day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary.
Grade 7 conventions review sheet complete. Congratulations to all students that answered my trivia review question. Hope you liked the "invisible imaginary prize". ;)
Please continue your reading each day.
* All students welcome to compete in a special anti-racism contest.
Posters, poems, videos and stories welcome. See me for details. 
Thank you and have a good day.
Mrs. Thain 

Friday, February 7th

Grade Eight Language Arts debates begin Monday! (8E begins Tuesday) I am truly looking forward to seeing you shine! You have all worked so hard collecting data and researching various topics. Can you tell that I am proud of you? :) Please practice your speech before the big day and be sure to read for at least 20 minutes a day.
Grade 7 LA: Excellent presentations so far and such imagination. Please be sure to read for 20 minutes each day. Please pay close attention to when to use capitals and commas. Look carefully at your own books and watch for the proper use of conventions.  * I am quite pleased to see so many students reading every day!
Have a great weekend and happy reading.
Mrs. Thain :)

Updates from Mrs. Thain :)

7F LA and 7ELA have almost finished sharing their narratives. I can honestly say that I have been so very impressed by the phenomenal word choice, imagination and voice within each piece. I have thoroughly enjoyed reading and hearing these most creative selections. Thank you most sincerely for taking such pride in your work. P.S  Read...read...read every day to build fluency and to expand your vocabulary. :)
8F and 8E LA: I have noticed how engaged you are in discovering facts that can help you prepare for your debates.  You have all found many quotes that are sure to persuade your audience to agree with you.  I have been impressed by the amount of information you have included in your speeches in such a short amount of time. I look forward to debates on Monday! :) P.S Please read every day for at least 20 minutes. Yes...it is for homework, but it is good for you. 
Thank you!
Mrs. Thain 

Thank you!

Thank you grade eight students for the time and effort that you put into your recent projects. I enjoyed reading your descriptions of By the Waters of Babylon short story. I was most impressed because you have improved a great deal when it comes to providing supporting details to justify your answers. :)
Debates here we come! 8E LA and excellent morning of research. Thank you for ensuring that you are keeping track of all of your sources.   You are off to an amazing start and I would not want to debate against you! ;)
8FLA: Tomorrow you will have your 1st period in the computer lab. If you have not identified a topic that is of interest to you, I will provide you with one. I truly believe you will learn a great deal and we will be practicing our speaking outcomes too.
7E and 7FLA: Your narratives are truly impressive. I have been incredibly proud of your ability to create interesting characters, colourful settings and word choice that makes you sound wise beyond your years. Thank you for your efforts each day, I truly appreciate you.
P.S All Language Arts classes are expected to read each day at home for a minimum of 20 minutes. You may choose the source. However, Facebook, Twitter and video games do not count. ;)
Bonus question for a treat next day:  If you are "caught in a quagmire", what does this mean?

Friday Update

8FLA: Your projects are due on Monday for By the Waters of Babylon. Please read and update your reading log. (20 minutes minimum)
8ELA: Your projects were due today by the end of the day. Please read and update your reading logs.
7FLA: Creative writing projects and presentations continue next week. Thank you for sharing your talents and amazing imagination. :) Read for at least 20 minutes each day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary. I will be checking next class!

Monday, January 20th

A reminder to 7FLA that your projects and presentations are due on Tuesday, January 21st.
7ELA your work is due on the 24th.
8E LA your assignments are due on Wednesday, January 22nd. 

8FLA you will receive your assignment today . Due one week from today. (January 27th)
 * Please read every day for at least 20 minutes. We will be updating your reading log in class. Feel free to take it home as well to show your family how well you are doing so far this year! :)

Update for Tuesday, January 14th

Grade 7FLA: Your projects and presentations are due on Tuesday, January 21st! I cannot wait to see your finished products!
7ELA: Your projects and presentations are due Friday, January 24th! Amazing imagination so far and I look forward to your creations as well. :)
Grade 8 LA: Finishing our biography presentations this week and working on By the Waters of Babylon project. 
Please read every day to build fluency and expand your vocabulary! :)

Assignments and reminders

Grade 8LA Biography project due by Thursday, January 9th. Computer lab time has been given.* Remember to check your Bibliography handout to help you complete this assignment. Give credit to all of your sources on this page.  If not finished by Wednesday pm, you may email it to your home account to complete it, or finish in the library Thursday at lunch. The projects do not have to be typed, I just wanted to give everyone equal opportunity to use our computer lab.* Read each day for minimum 20 minutes.
Grade 7 LA: Reading your novels and gathering supplies for your own, original narrative! :) Feel free to work on your draft at home, but you will be given class time. My handout and questions will guide you through this project.I would like to track your progress each day and witness your growth as a writer. Please see me if you need supplies or have any questions. :) Mrs. Thain