The Charles Dickens Page We use this page to conduct some research on Charles DIckens, his writing, life, and the city of London.
December 2nd, 2008
Bring your library book each day.
Students received their lists A and B vocabulary sheet today. The back page is for homework tonight. It will be graded Wednesday.
The spelling quiz for both lists A and B is Friady.
The matching definitions quiz for both lists A and B will be on Monday.
December 1st, 2008
Bring your library book each day.
We will begin studying the novel/play "A Christmas Carol" this week. Expect regular vocabulary and spelling quizzes as we read.
Vocabulary will be introduced on Tuesday or Wednesday of this week. We will be reading the play and exporing Charles Dickens from now until Winter Break.
Students will be maintaining a "Christmas Carol" folder with their assignments, notes, activity sheets and so on in the classroom. This folder must stay organized and contain all required assignments. This folder organized and with completed assignments will count as a test grade at the end of this unit.
Students will also be able to use the information in the folder to assist them on the "Christmas Carol" test which will be on December 18th or 19th.
A website has been added to my list: www.charlesdickenspage.com. We will use this page as one of the sources for our Charles Dickens research this week.
November 24th, 2008
No homework. Be sure to take your library books with you over break. Keep reading!!!! Have a safe holiday!
November 21st, 2008
No homework over the weekend. Enjoy! :)
November 20th, 2008
Review for "Three Skeleton Key" multiple choice quiz on Friday. Bring your library book each day!
November 19th, 2008
Study for Lists A and B spelling quiz on Thursday. Bring your library books to class every single day!!!!
November 18th, 2008
Study for spelling quiz on Lists A and B on Thursday.
November 14th, 2008
Definitions quiz on Lists A and B on Monday (11/17).
Spelling quiz on Lists A and B NEXT Thursday (11/20).
Bring library book EVERY DAY for the rest of this semester.
November 13th, 2008
Complete the "Three Skeleton Key" vocabulary sheet.
Definitions quiz on List A Friday.
Definitions quiz on Lists A and B on Monday.
Spelling quiz on Lists A and B NEXT Thursday.
November 12th, 2008
No homework. Maker sure to bring your library book each day!
November 10th, 2008
No homework. Make sure students bring their library books with them to class every single day for the rest of this semester. We will be reading a lot each day in class.
We will go to the book fair on Wednesday of this week. Be sure to bring some money if you plan to buy any books!
November 7th, 2008
Today is the last day for dragon presentations. Overall, the presentations and written pieces have been OUTSTANDING!!! I'm so proud of all of the hard work done by my students!! Many of the dragon projects are on display in the media center.
Students are to start the Dragon Project reflection questions and we will finish them in class on Monday. This is a classwork grade (completion grade, if they do it, it's a 100, if they don't it's a zero).
Next week we will return to weekly spelling tests. Be ready!
Also, if you are taking part in the second chance AR test, your test must be taken by next Wednesday, no exceptions.
The book fair is open! We will go, as a class, on Wednesday, November 12th.
However, students can go during before school, during homeroom, during lunch and after school as well. The book fair is also open before and after school.
November 6th, 2008
Dragon Presentations are underway! Each student already has a presentation date and should have taken notes on how he/she will be graded for each component: written, presentation and dragon. Students are expected to bring their rubrics and stories home to be signed. Then, the rubric and story will be placed into their class folders. Some dragons will be selected by a group of teachers (me NOT included) to be placed in the media center until Thanksgiving break.
Students are to bring their library books every day this week. We will be reading silently after presentations are completed for the day.
The book fair opens on November 6th. We will go as a class next week. However, students can go during before school, during homeroom, during lunch and after school as well.
Email me if you have any questions.
November 5th, 2008
Dragon Presentations are underway! Each student already has a presentation date and should have taken notes on how he/she will be graded for each component: written, presentation and dragon.
Students are to bring their library books every day this week. We will be reading silently after presentations are completed for the day.
The book fair opens on November 6th. We will go as a class next week. However, students can go during before school, during homeroom, during lunch and after school as well.
Email me if you have any questions.
November 3rd, 2008
Dragon Presentations begin this week! Each student already has a presentation date and should have taken notes on how he/she will be graded for each component: written, presentation and dragon.
Students are to bring their library books every day this week. We will be reading silently after presentations are completed for the day.
Email me if you have any questions.
October 31st, 2008
Happy Halloween!
Dragon Presentations start NEXT week!!!! Each student selected a date and is expected to have his/her project and written assignment on that day. No exceptions barring an emergency.
We will continue revising today in class. Some students may be ready for a final copy, some may need to finish over the weekend.
Homework: Wrap up your Dragon Project. We will resume spelling and vocabulary quizzes the week of November 10th. There will NOT be any other homework during the week of presentations unless your student needs to take an additional AR test. See Below:
Students who earned less than an 80% on their AR tests can read a second AR book and take another AR test by November 12th and I will use the higher of the two grades. It is the student's responsibility to tell me when he/she has taken the second AR test.
Have a great, safe weekend. :)
October 30th, 2008
Students should be in the process of revising their drafts. Some students may have begun to write final copies today. Some students DID not bring their drafts to class. THEY MUST BRING THEM ON FRIDAY.
Students selected dragon project presentation dates today. These dates were luck of the draw and the students randomly selected them out of a "hat". Presentations begin on Monday. Remember, the project is worth SIX grades. There are no acceptabl excuses for not having your project on your chosen date unless an absolute emergency has happened. The reason for this is when students forget projects and try to present the following day, it throws off the whole schedule and students who did bring their projects on time are then not able to present. Email me with questions.
October 29th, 2008
Work on your Dragon Project. We will be revising the written piece and working on the final draft Thursday and you should be ready to publish by Friday.
We will draw peresentation dates on Thursday of this week.
October 28th, 2008
Students who earned less than an 80% on their AR tests can read a second AR book and take another AR test by November 12th and I will use the higher of the two grades. It is the student's responsibility to tell me when he/she has taken the second AR test.
"The Smallest Dragonboy" test will be on Wednesday. Study vocabulary and be sure you know the plot of the story. Review your study guide. We went over and graded the study guide in class on Monday.
We will go to the media center today to check out new library books.
October 27th, 2008
Students who earned less than an 80% on their AR tests can read a second AR book and take another AR test by November 12th and I will use the higher of the two grades. It is the student's responsibility to tell me when he/she has taken the second AR test.
Work on "Dragon Project". Presentation dates will be drawn on Thursday of this week.
We will go to the media center on Tuesday of this week to check out new library books.
"The Smallest Dragonboy" test will be on Wednesday. Study vocabulary and be sure you know the plot of the story. Review your study guide. We went over and graded the study guide today in class.
October 24th, 2008
Students need to be working on the written section of their projects. We will be working on it in class, but students still need to write at home as well.Email me with questions.
OUR CLASSROOM IS OUT OF TISSUES, PAPERTOWELS, AND ALL PURPOSE CLEANER. PLEASE CONSIDER DONEATING SOME OF THE THESE SUPPLIES TO OUR CLASSROOM. WE DO NOT RECEIVE THESE SUPPLIES FROM THE SCHOOL, I HAVE TO PURCHASE THEM PERSONALLY AND WE HAVE ALREADY USED THE FOURTEEN BOXES OF TISSUES, TWENTY-SIX ROLLS OF PAPERTOWELS, AND SIX BOTTLES OF ALL PURPOSE CLEANER THAT I PURCHASED MYSELF. THANK YOU.
Return progress reports. AR tests were to be taken TODAY (Friday).
October 23rd, 2008
Students should be working on the written part of their dragon project. We will be working on it in class, but students will still need to be writing at home as well.
Return signed progress reports.
October 23rd, 2008
Dragon Presentations Dates Have Been Pushed Back to November 3rd through the 7th. We will draw presentation dates next week.
Students should continue working on their Dragon Projects!
AR TESTS NEED TO BE TAKEN BY THIS FRIDAY!
October 22nd, 2008
Dragon Presentations Dates Have Been Pushed Back to November 3rd through the 7th. We will draw presentation dates next week.
Do not forget the spelling and definitions quiz for lists A and B will be on Thursday.
AR TESTS NEED TO BE TAKEN BY THIS FRIDAY!
October 21st, 2008
Dragon Presentations Dates Have Been Pushed Back to November 3rd through the 7th. We will draw dates nexr week.
Do not forget the spelling and definitions quiz for lists A and B will be on Thursday.
Continue working on the written portion of your projects and build on what we discuss in class each day.
October 20th, 2008
Dragon Projects have been assigned! Students have a four page handout that explains the project. They will select their presentation date and recieve rubrics this week. Email me with questions. Presentations will begin the week of October 27th. We will work on the written portion of the project this week in class.
Students will need to finish each day's in class writing assignment related to the dragon project.
Again, email me with project questions and refer to the dragon websites on this page, DVD notes, website research notes, books from the class library and "The Smallest Dragonboy" story for information and ideas.
Lists A and B definitions and spelling quiz is on Thursday.
Homeroom: Bring in those cans for the food drive! Remember, 3 cans from each student: donuts. Five cans from each student: donuts and kickball!
October 17th, 2008
Bring your research, ideas, and brainstorming for the Dragon Project with you to class on Monday. We will begin working on the written section on Monday.
Dragon Projects have been assigned! Students have a four page handout that explains the project. They will select their presentation date and recieve rubrics next week. Email me with questions. Presentations will begin the week of October 27th. We will work on the written portion of the project next week in class.
This is a complex project. Students need to begin immediately to enusre completion of all components of the assignment. Please email me with questions.
List B vocabulary quiz is Monday. Lists A and B quiz (both spelling and defintions) will be on Thursday, October 24th.
October 16th, 2008
Dragon Projects have been assigned! Students have a four page handout that explains the project. They will select their presentation date and recieve rubrics next week. Email me with questions. Presentations will begin the week of October 27th. We will work on the written portion of the project next week in class.
This is a complex project. Students need to begin immediately to enusre completion of all components of the assignment. Please email me with questions.
List B vocabulary quiz is Monday. Lists A and B quiz (both spelling and defintions) will be on Thursday, October 24th.
October 15th, 2008
Students will be working on researching for their dragon projects. The projects will be assigned this Thursday.
We will be reading "The Smallest Dragonboy" this week and working on vocabulary, past and present tense verbs, and character development.
Students should be reviewing their vocabulary lists.
Quiz on List A on Thursday: just definitions.
Quiz on List B on Monday: just definitions.
Quiz on the spelling AND definitions of BOTH lists on Thursday, October 23rd.
October 14th, 2008
Students will be working on researching for their dragon projects. The projects will be assigned this Thursday.
We will be reading "The Smallest Dragonboy" this week and working on vocabulary, past and present tense verbs, and character development. Students should be reviewing their vocabulary lists.
Quiz on List A on Thursday: just definitions.
Quiz on List B on Monday: just definitions.
Quiz on the spelling AND definitions of BOTH lists on Thursday, October 23rd.
October 10th, 2008
Study for spelling quiz list #4. The quiz is Monday.
Bring your AR book every day. AR test must be taken by October 24th. It will count as a test grade (3 times).
October 9th, 2008
You must have your hero picture for Friday! We will do the mini in-class project on Friday and then begin frontloading for "The Smallest Dragonboy".
Study for practice spelling list #4 quiz.
You need to take your AR test by October 24th.
October 8th, 2008
The "Rikki" test will be THURSDAY of this week. The practice spelling quiz for list #4 will be Friday and the real spelling quiz for list #4 will be on Monday, October 13th.
Students need to bring in a drawing or picture of someone they view as a hero by Thursday, October 9th for an in class mini-project.
We'll go to them media center on Wednesday of this week! PS Our class could REALLY USE SOME PAPER TOWELS, ALL PURPOSE CLEANER, TISSUES, CONSTRUCTION PAPER, AND GLUE STICKS OR SCISSORS.
October 7th, 2008,
Due to student reassignments and schedule changes, the "Rikki" test will be moved to THURSDAY of this week. The practice spelling quiz for list #4 will be Friday and the real spelling quiz for list #4 will be on Monday, October 13th.
Students need to bring in a drawing or picture of someone they view as a hero by Thursday, October 9th for an in class mini-project.
We'll go to them media center on Wednesday of this week!
PS Our class could REALLY USE SOME PAPER TOWELS, ALL PURPOSE CLEANER, TISSUES, CONSTRUCTION PAPER, AND GLUE STICKS OR SCISSORS.
October 6th, 2008
Due to student reassignmetns and schedule changes, the "Rikki" test will be moved to THURSDAY of this week. The practice spelling quiz for list #4 will be Friday and the real spelling quiz for list #4 will be on Monday, October 13th.
Students need to bring in a drawing or picture of someone they view as a hero by Thursday, October 9th for a future in class mini-project.
We'll go to them media center on Wednesday of this week!
October 3rd, 2008
The "Rikki" test will be on Tuesday. We will review on Monday. Spelling list 4 practice quiz next Wednesay (10/8), real quiz next Thursday (10/9).
Students need to bring in a drawing or picture of someone they view as a hero by Tuesday, October 7th for a future in class mini-project.
October 2nd, 2008
Complete "Rikki" vocab sheet pg. 34-35. It will be a grade on Friday. Spelling list 4 practice quiz next Wednesay (10/8), real quiz next Thursday (10/9).
We will go to the media center next Wednesday (10/8).
October 1st, 2008
We will have a vocabulary quiz this week instead of a spelling quiz. Practice quiz will be on Wednesday, regular quiz will be on Thursday.
Bring your library book EVERY day!
September 30th, 2008
We will have a vocabulary quiz this week instead of a spelling quiz. Practice quiz will be on Wednesday, regular quiz will be on Thursday.
Bring your library book EVERY day!
September 29th, 2008
Vocabulary flashcards are due tomorrow. We will have a vocabulary quiz this week instead of a spelling quiz. Practice quiz will be on Wednesday, regular quiz will be on Thursday.
Bring your library book EVERY day!
September 26th, 2008
Vocabulary flashcards are due on Tuesday. We will have a vocabulary quiz this week instead of a spelling quiz. Practice quiz will be on Wednesday, regular quiz will be on Thursday.
Bring your library book EVERY day!
September 25th, 2008
No homework tonight. Be sure to bring your library book EVERY DAY!
September 24th, 2008
We will have a cumulative spelling test on Thursday, September 25th. The test will cover lists 1,2, and 3. It will include the three spelling rules, 25 spelling words and five power words for bonus points.
September 23rd, 2008
We will have a cumulative spelling test on Thursday, September 25th. The test will cover lists 1,2, and 3. It will include the three spelling rules, 25 spelling words and five power words for bonus points.
September 22nd, 2008
We will have a cumulative spelling test on Thursday, September 25th. The test will cover lists 1,2, and 3. It will include the three spelling rules, 25 spelling words and five power words for bonus points.
Treasure Bag projects were completed in class today. Some students may be finishing up at home tonight. We will present the projects in class on Tuesday.
September 19th, 2008
We will have a cumulative spelling test on Thursday, September 25th. The test will cover lists 1,2, and 3. It will include the three spelling rules, 25 spelling words and five power words for bonus points.
Reminder: Bring in items and magazines for Treasure Bag project on Monday. This is an IN CLASS project. The assignment will be fully explained on Friday.
September 18th, 2008
We will have a cumulative spelling test on Thursday, September 25th. The test will cover lists 1,2, and 3. It will include the three spelling rules, 25 spelling words and five power words for bonus points.
Reminder: Bring in items and magazines for Treasure Bag project on Monday. This is an IN CLASS project. The assignment will be fully explained on Friday.
September 17th, 2008
Spelling quiz on list 3 is tomorrow. Be sure to bring your library book to class every day.
September 16th, 2008
We will go to the media center on Wednesday. Practice spelling list 3 on Wednesady. Official spelling quiz on THursday. Students must have a book to read with them for all core classes.
September 12th, 2008
Please make sure progress reports are signed and returned as soon as possible.
No homework over the weekend.
September 11th, 2008
We will have the spelling list #2 quiz on Friday.
Progress reports will be distributed today. If your student has a zero he/or she can turn in missing work by Tuesday, September 16th. I will accept late work the first six weeks in order for students to get organized and back into the habit of being in school.
September 9th, 2008
I was out of school today due to jury duty. I have jury duty again on Wednesday but WILL be back at school on Thursday.
We will take the practice spelling list 2 quiz on Thursday and the regular quiz on Friday.
Please be sure to bring your library book to school every day! I look forward to seeing all of my students on Thursday.
September 8th, 2008
Bring your library book every day!
We will have a quiz on two stories, "Seventh Grade" and "Stolen Day" Tuesday (9/9). The quiz will be open book.
Spelling list #2 was handed out on Thursday. The practice quiz is Wednesday, 9/10 and the actual quiz is Thursday, 9/11.
Donations: Our classroom needs tissues, paper towels, all purpose cleaner and any gently or new appropriate books and/or magazines. Any art supplies would be appreciate as well.
September 5th, 2008
Bring your library book every day!
We will have a quiz on two stories, "Seventh Grade" and "Stolen Day" next week. The quiz will be open book.
Spelling list #2 was handed out on Thursday. The practice quiz is Wednesday, 9/10 and the actual quiz is Thursday, 9/11.
Donations: Our classroom needs tissues, paper towels, all purpose cleaner and any gently or new appropriate books and/or magazines. Any art supplies would be appreciate as well.
September 4th, 2008
Bring your library book to class EVERY DAY.
We will have a quiz on two stories, "Seventh Grade" and "Stolen Day" next week. The quiz will be open book.
Spelling quizzes for all classes EXCEPT 6th period were completed today. 6th period is taking the practice quiz today and the final quiz Friday.
Donations: Our classroom needs tissues, paper towels, all purpose cleaner and any gently or new appropriate books and/or magazines. Any art supplies would be appreciate as well.
Septe,ber 3rd. 2008
Spelling quiz on list #1 is THURSDAY.
We will go to the media center on Wednesday for orientation. Students will be checking out books. Starting Thursday, students ARE REQUIRED to have book to read with them at all times in my class.
September 2nd, 2008
Characterization sheet is due Wednesday. Students will only be completing ONE side of the chart depending on the character they have chosen.
Practice spelling quiz on list one is TOMORROW. Remember, if you earn a 100% you do NOT have to take the quiz again on Thursday.
We will go to the media center on Wednesday for orientation. Students will be checking out books. Starting Thursday, students ARE REQUIRED to have book to read with them at all times in my class.
August 27th, 2008
Please make sure students have their supplies by Thursday or Friday of this week.
Students will receive their first spelling list this Thursday. The practice quiz will Wednesday with the actual quiz on Thursday. Students will need to study list one, spell and define the prefixes on the back of the page and be able to give example words using the prefixes. Students must spell the examples words correctly to earn credit. Learning the definitions of the Power Words will earn extra credit that will be applied to the spelling test. If a student earns a 100 on the practice quiz on Wednesday he/she does not have the take the quiz again on Thursday. I will explain this process in class today.
August 25th - 29th
Please read the information below to see what's happening in Language Arts!
WELCOME TO 7th GRADE LANGUAGE ARTS!!!!
I am Mrs. Hess-Grove and I'm so excited to be working with you this year!! Welcome to my schoolnotes.com page. Check in often as I update just about every single day. However, this introductory information will remain up for the first week of school. You will find homework assignments, possible extra credit opportunities, web sites that relate to what we are studying in class, reminders regarding tests and quizzes and an easy way to contact me through email. You can also sign up on this page for the system to email you each time I update! A hard copy of the following information will be given to my students on the first day of school.
What will you need for this class?
1. A 1 1/2 inch binder
*Your binder needs to have a Reading section, Writing section and Everything Else section.
2. 2 “cow journal” composition notebooks—they can be any color OR one two subject notebook
3. 2-3 packs of sticky notes, regular size or larger, the really small sizes will not have enough space for you to write
4. pencil sharpeners (optional)
5. One of the following: crayons, markers, coloring pencils
What are my expectations for my students in this class?
1. Have a positive attitude and do YOUR very best each day.
2. Treat everyone as you would like to be treated.
3. Be prepared for class by being on time and having the materials and work required for the day.
Yes, we will be writing and reading and studying vocabulary, grammar and spelling, but in creative and fun ways!
1. lots of hands on projects
2. working together with partners and in groups
3. art related projects
4. analyzing song lyrics as poetry
5. building dragons
6. creating and playing games
7. performing plays and stories
8. studying heroes and mythology
What to do when you arrive to class each day:
1. Read the “opener” and follow the directions.
What to do the last few minutes of class each day:
1. Read the homework section of the board, copy down the information and I will sign or stamp your agenda at least twice a week. If there is no homework, simply write “no homework”.
I am very excited about the new school year and working with all of you! Do you have any questions??? Feel free to email me or ask me during class!
If you would like to donate supplies to our classroom, feel free to have your student bring in any of the following:
kleenex
paper towels
cleaner
construction paper
appropriate magazines and books
glue sticks
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!
Feel free to browse last year's school notes below to view what some of the homework assignments, schedule etc will be like.
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