Weekly Objectives 09/12/16

Mrs. Duffy: English

 All students 6, 7, and 8^th will start Vocabulary this week on Thursday.   The students will receive 10 words a week.  They will create vocabulary cards.  The Vocab cards need to have dictionary definitions on one side and a picture showing what the word means on the other side.  The students will receive new vocab cards on Thursdays.  They will have a class period to work on their cards, and the cards are due the following Monday.  The test will be on the next Thursday.   This will be ongoing all year. 

Standards: Vocabulary Acquisition and Use

 L6.4, L6.5, L6.6, L7.4, l7.5, L7.6 and L8.4, L8.5 L8.6

6^th grade: Students will continue journal writing every day. Students will complete a roundabout writing activity. They will collaborate within their group to write a narrative.  Students will begin discussing the 8 parts of speech, reviewing what they are and correct usage.  Vocabulary will start this Thursday with a list of common core words important for all students to know and understand. 

CCSS:  w6.6, w6.10, L6.1, L6.2, L6.3, L6.4, L6.5, L6.6

7^th grade:  Students will continue Prewrite activities on the everyday Heroes and Heroines of 911. They will discuss the qualities of a hero, watch a short video on the Boatlift of 911.  They will research a hero, review informational writing, biographies, research strategies, take notes as they research and create citations for the information used. When finished with prewrite activities, students will begin their rough drafts.  Vocabulary will start this Thursday with a list of common core words important for all students to know and understand. 

CCSS: w7.2, w7.6, W7.10, L7.1, L7.2, L7.3, L7.4, L7.5, L7.6

8^th grade:  The students will proofread their interview of an adult on their memory of 911. The students will post their interviews and share them with the class.  Students will continue to discuss what a blog is, what is the purpose of blogging, blogging rules and commenting rules. Students will discover writing for larger audience. Students will design and create their own blog.  The Blogs will be available for viewing online by family and friends, at a later date.    Once created the students will write on their blogs several times weekly.  Students will write their first blog post introducing themselves to their audience. Students will post their interview assignment.   Vocabulary will start this Thursday with a list of common core words important for all students to know and understand. 

CCSS: w8.2, w8.6, w8.10, L8.1, L8.2, L8.3, L8.4, L8.5, L8.6, SL8.1, SL8.2, SL8.3

 

 

Welcome!!  Excitement fills the air, the first week of school, students and teachers alike scramble to learn names, faces and room numbers. In English classes this week, we will develop some basic class rules and procedures, complete some activities to develop relationships and trust, and get to know each other.  I am happy to be starting the year, and would like to extend a warm welcome to all students, and parents!