The first two weeks are over, and we are digging into the curriculum in room 703 at St. Luke School. Our first writing assignment is the the bag so to speak, or in the book (the gradebook), and we have our first vocabulary test on Monday. Yesterday, I rafted with the 8th graders, but Mrs. Walker led you in your vocabulary crossword review. Also, you were working on your “Where I’m From” poems. See this link if you are still struggling – also I”ll be working on one of my own to share for more inspiration.
In grammar we are reviewing nouns, and will likely have a quiz in the next few days on identifying nouns and classifying them. From what I have observed in class, this is simply a review. Up next is our pronoun review. Independently you should be reading and working toward your AR goals for the first nine weeks. The STAR reading reports were distributed to students last week with the point goals, including the 15% that should be non-fiction. With no more reading logs, you will need to self-monitor, and I plan to check in two weeks on your progress as well.
In Bible class we are discussing the concept of a person’s identity and how Jesus connects to that identity. Our theme in literature is also connected to that identity as we have read stories and poetry about forming our identity, and not relying on other people to form it for us. We are also discussing family as part of identity, and we are creating poetry, and reading an essay by Alex Haley, “My Furthest Back Person.”
Members of my homeroom class singing the SLS alma mater
Have a great weekend, and get ready for more digging!
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