"If we all did the things we are capable of doing,we would literally astound ourselves." - Thomas A. Edison
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Summer Reading assignments are due on September 12th to the English teacher.
Students are currently filling in information sheets and reading surveys~ providing me with the pertinent information so I know how to be the best teacher to individualize instruction. When we return next week, all of my 7th grade students will be bring a "cow book" to school... (composition book); these will be kept in the classroom for our writing work. Every day students will bring their agenda and something to write with to class.
The week of September 8th, Literacy students will be taking the GRADE reading assessment in my class. This is a diagnostic tool that allows us to identify each reader's strengths and weaknesses to allow me to provide targeted instruction. Once the results are back the following week, feel free to contact me to set up a meeting to discuss what we have and to create a plan to provide the best two years for your child!
Our Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 25th. I am looking forward to meeting all of my parents!
If you have any questions prior to that date, please email me!
In May 2008, Gorton's students completed a survey and we have put together a list of our most highly recommended books... this list is created by 7th grade and 8th grade boys and girls from our school... I have made my own summer reading list include quite a few of these titles (as well as what I am currently reading!!)
As always, please email me with any and all questions! Thank you :)
In response to many questions from students about college admission requirements, I researched Rhode Island Colleges and University sites and created a list of their admission requirements as they are listed today. Please feel free to explore outside of the state as well for any particular institution that you are interested in... it is NOT too soon to be looking ahead to see what they require! The next four years are designed to prepare our kids for this! Only coming into high school prepared with the knowledge will afford them the VERY BEST EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. Please take the time to see what they require...
7th Grade READING Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) These provide detail about what students should know and be able to do by grade level. These are the standards that our 7th graders are required to learn by the end of 7th grade... testing for these will take place in the fall of 2007
WARWICK LIBRARY~CLAN Create Booklists, Search for books, and Order books via this link!
My Current Reading List I add to this list frequently and and hoping to hear some suggestions from my favorite parents and students!
QUICK READS The list here includes all of the favorite books from my students from Pilgrim... Guaranteed to be enjoyed by ANY student from 8th through 10th grade! Wicked Quick, wicked Enjoyable!!!
EDUCATION NEWS This site provides links to excellent sources of what is going on in Education today- Perfect for the teacher, administrator or parent...
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