* Just a reminder that September 30th is the deadline for our first writing assignment. We have been working on generating ideas during our quick write sessions. We have been focusing on revising and editing and now the day has come to show what you know! :)
I look forward to reading your literary creations and I thank you for sharing them with me.
Have a great day!
Mrs. Thain
P.S Please remember our reading rate goals: 2 hours per week outside of school. You pick the reading material...you choose the time...you will see improved reading stamina too! :)
Monday, September 28, 2015
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Important reminder September 24th
Just a reminder to all Language Arts
students of our school wide reading initiative. Every student will
commit to 2 hours of reading each week outside of school. Students have the freedom of choosing the genre and when they will fit in their 2 hours.
With 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week or 168 hours in a week...2 seems very fair. Plus based on the latest research, this time is needed to truly build stamina.
This habit will serve all students and teachers well. Yes...teachers have to read too! :) Our reading goals are posted in class.
Thank you and happy reading!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
* 30 September 2015 is the deadline for the first published entry from the student writer's notebooks.
With 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week or 168 hours in a week...2 seems very fair. Plus based on the latest research, this time is needed to truly build stamina.
This habit will serve all students and teachers well. Yes...teachers have to read too! :) Our reading goals are posted in class.
Thank you and happy reading!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
* 30 September 2015 is the deadline for the first published entry from the student writer's notebooks.
Friday, September 18, 2015
September 18th Important Reading Information
Just a reminder to all Language Arts students of our school wide reading initiative. Every student will commit to 2 hours of reading each week outside of school. Students have the freedom of choosing the genre and when they will fit in their 2 hours.
With 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week or 168 hours in a week...2 seems very fair. Plus based on the latest research, this time is needed to truly build stamina.
This habit will serve all students and teachers well. Yes...teachers have to read too! :) Our reading goals are posted in class.
Thank you and happy reading!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
With 24 hours in a day and 7 days in a week or 168 hours in a week...2 seems very fair. Plus based on the latest research, this time is needed to truly build stamina.
This habit will serve all students and teachers well. Yes...teachers have to read too! :) Our reading goals are posted in class.
Thank you and happy reading!
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Sept 16th update
Grade Eight students will be writing CASI Reading Assessments this week. We will also be looking at Parts of Speech and Writer's Notebook entries.
Grade Seven Students will be calculating their reading rates and setting goals for the term. We will be also making entries in our Writer's Notebooks. ( Formative at this point but students will choose one topic by the end of the month to revise/edit/publish.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Mrs. Thain :)
Grade Seven Students will be calculating their reading rates and setting goals for the term. We will be also making entries in our Writer's Notebooks. ( Formative at this point but students will choose one topic by the end of the month to revise/edit/publish.
Thank you and have a wonderful day!
Mrs. Thain :)
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
First Week for Students
Welcome to students in 7-3, 7-7, 8-3 and 8-7 Language Arts. I am truly looking forward to learning with all of you this year.
As for supplies, you will not need anything too out of the ordinary. :)
A binder with lined paper is easiest. We will divide it into Writer's Notebook and Reading Response sections.
Their will be speaking and listening outcomes to cover, but you will not need a separate section for that.
There will be a 2 hour total per week reading initiative; we will begin once we have all had our library period.
Thank you and hope you had an enjoyable and enlightening first day at SIS! :)
Take care,
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
As for supplies, you will not need anything too out of the ordinary. :)
A binder with lined paper is easiest. We will divide it into Writer's Notebook and Reading Response sections.
Their will be speaking and listening outcomes to cover, but you will not need a separate section for that.
There will be a 2 hour total per week reading initiative; we will begin once we have all had our library period.
Thank you and hope you had an enjoyable and enlightening first day at SIS! :)
Take care,
Mrs. Thain
"Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body." Joseph Addison
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