Welcome to 7th Grade Language Arts!!!
Note: ***** Assignments are subject to change due to unforeseen school events and/or teacher simply changing her mind....*****
Be sure and check out the calendar on the far right side for due dates and activities.
Daily academic checks can be made by looking in your childs' planner which he/she copies from the board daily. Here you will find HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECT DATES, TEST DATES, etc.
Students will work all year to improve reading and writing skills and expand vocabulary. Grammar practices over the different parts of speech and their functions are done on a daily basis.
For the week of Sept. 10th-14th
We will continue learning our class routine. DOL/DIAG/SAT
Writing and Reading-Rikki Tikki
Tuesday-final copy due of writing-Hero
Wednesday-Test over Rikki Tikki
Thursday-SAT Practice Test Words 1-10
Friday-Test #1 SAT, DOL/Diag. Quiz #2
For the week of Sept. 17th-21st
No SAT list this week-(vocab. from reading)
Review-Diag. SN, V, ADV, P, OP
This week we will read "Heartache" pg. 507 and "Suzy and Leah" pg. 512
We will continue writing with our memory items learning snapshots, thoughtshots, and explode the moment
We will discuss protagonist, antagonist, static, and dynamic characters
We will discuss setting and theme
Don't forget meet the teacher is Tuesday the 18th
18th-Meet the Teacher 5:30-7:00
For the week of Sept. 24th-28th
Suzy and Leah pg. 512
Library Day on Wednesday
Vocabulary from Heartache and Suzy and Leah-see flashcards for words
Vocab. Test on Thursday
DOL/Diag. Test on Friday
Selection Test on Friday-Heartache /Suzy and Leah
Continue with Literary Elements
For the Week of Oct. 1st-5th
We will continue with DOL and Diag. we have picked up PNA's and PPA's as well as helping verbs.
Advanced students are finishing up their group class projects and presenting.
We are continuing with our memory writing. Hopefully, finished product next week. (snapshots, thoughtshots, and explode the moments)
Yearbook sales have begun they are $25.00 until the 12th then they are $30.00 Students may turn in their money at lunch.
Western days this Friday! Dress Western and show your school spirit.
Pep Rally Schedule Thursday
Friday-school assembly @ 8:30 for school fundraiser
For the Week of Oct. 8-12
Point of View-Perspective
Writing
Students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students will continue working on activities associated with short stories and literary elements in the literature text. We are starting a new paper in class about a time you took a chance. Paper will be due in three weeks. Students will have to use their time wisely. We will also begin a read aloud book A Paradise Called Texas. We will have quizzes and vocabulary as we go along. ALL STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE A WRITING NOTEBOOK WHICH STAYS IN LANGUAGE ARTS CLASS BY THIS TIME. Students who are having difficulty bringing a notebook should see me, and I will assist them. Congrats to all the 7th grade band students who played in the pep rally on Thursday-Great Job!!!!
For the Week of Oct. 15-19
I will be out Mon., Tue. and Wed. so if there are any problems or questions that cannot wait please call the office. Students will be taking a Reading Benchmark test on Monday. The rest of the week, students will complete a Unit 1 spelling packet in class, read from book and write.
Some important dates:
Monday-Oct. 15th Reading Benchmark
Yearbooks are still on sale but are now $30
For the Week of Oct. 22nd-26th
Students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. After learning different writing techniques, students will continue writing a major paper this week. Some important days this week are:
Red Ribbon Week: (Monday)- Everyone wears hat, students are given a braclet to wear (Tuesday)- Wear Red Day, students will be given twizzlers candy. The boy and girl wearing the most red will be given a gift card, winner announced at pep rally (Wednesday)- Wear Sunglasses, students will have the opportunity to guess the number of gumballs in a jar. Winner announced at the pep rally (Thursday)- Wear purple, students get suckers (Friday)-Wear mismatched clothes, students will be given lip balm
Wednesday, Oct. 24-- Library Day
Thursday, Oct. 25-- Pep Rally
Friday, Oct. 26-- End of the first nine weeks;
Report cards go home next week;
For the week of Oct. 29th - Nov. 2nd
After learning different writing techniques, students will finish writing a major paper this week. We will continue our read aloud. Some important days this week are:
Monday, Oct. 29th
Thursday, Nov. 1-- Pep Rally
Some important dates this week:
Monday-Progress Reports go home/please sign and return
Wednesday-Oct.10- Library Day
Thursday-Oct.11- Pep Rally Schedule
Friday-Oct.12- Test over Helping Verbs-fill in the chart
Friday- District Pep Rally at H.S. football stadium
Fundraiser still going on this week
Yearbooks are on sale this week for $25 next week they go up to $30
Some important dates:
Monday-Oct. 15th Reading Benchmark
Yearbooks are still on sale but are now $30
For the week of January 28-February 1, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week in work stations which contain different daily activities. Students are also reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
Week of February 5- progress reports will be mailed home for students making lower than 74 in courses;
March 5- 7th grade Writing TAKS Test;
For the week of February 4-8, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week in work stations which contain different daily activities. Students are also reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
Tuesday, February 6--Library Day
Week of February 4-8 progress reports will be mailed home for students making lower than 74 in courses;
March 5- 7th grade Writing TAKS Test;
For the week of February 18-22, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week in work stations which contain different daily activities. Students are also reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
February 20--Library Day
March 5- 7th grade Writing TAKS Test;
For the week of March 3-7, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students are also reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
March 3- Library Day;
March 5- 7th grade Writing TAKS Test;
April 29-30- 7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests;
For the Week of March 10-14, students will continue to improve and expand their reading skills. Now that the writing TAKS is over we will be getting ready for the reading TAKS. We will work on inferencing, summary, main idea, author's purpose and context clues to just name a few. Please encourage your child to read daily. Good readers read all the time. Students will finish up our novel this week in class and all related activities. Some important dates to remember are:
March 26th-Library Day
April 29-30-7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests
For the week of March 24-28, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students will begin reading a new novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
April 29-30- 7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests;
For the week of March 31-April 4, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students are reading a new novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
April 3-Spring pictures for students
April 29-30- 7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests;
For the week of April 7-11, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students are reading a new novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
April 7- Library Day
April 18- Attendance Reward Day
April 29-30- 7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests;
For the week of April 21-25, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Grammar exercises, vocabulary, and the uses of different parts of speech will also be practiced. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students are reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
April 23- Library Day
April 29-30- 7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests;
For the week of April 28-May 2, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students are reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Some important dates to remember are:
April 29-30- 7th grade Math and Reading TAKS Tests;
For the week of May 6-9, students will work to improve and expand reading and writing skills. Students are working on a variety of skills each week. Students are reading a novel in class and doing activities associated with the novel. Beg. Poetry unit/ research and noteboook. Some important dates to remember are: Staff Appreciation week, UIL participates go to Kid Station (5-7) band concert @ 6:30 (5-12)
Progress reports go home after 3 weeks and 6 weeks and then the report card. Please sign and send back to school. You only get one in the mail when the grade is 74 or below.
Library Day-on Wednesdays (we go every other week)
Pep Rally's are on Thursdays at 2:50 in our gym.
Hallsville Jr. High Exemption policy is as follows:
*1 absence must have a c average
*2 absences must have a b average
*3 absences must have an a average
*Over 3 absences and you must take all core subject exams (lang. arts, math, science, history)
*Gone to SAC for any reason- must take all exams
Field trips with the school do not count against the student
Students must bring their library book to class everyday!!!
Mrs. Tryon- Conference and Lunch (903)-668-5990 ext.#2525 email- ktryon@hisd.com
SAT Study Hints Make vocabulary cards. It's very simple. You can use index cards or regular notebook paper (torn or cut to size). After you make them spend 5 minutes every evening going over them...Give your brain a chance to digest the information. Another practical way to learn the meaning of these words would be to write a sentence using the word. Think of a hobby or extra-curricular activity in which you are interested; use the new word in a sentence relating to your intrest.Try and visualize and remember the cartoon example given. Also, please notice the flashcard button on this page; it will list the word and the definition. Students remember to study you SAT words every evening. When you have been given 10 words, you will take a test.
***Don't forget to be testing and earning your AR points. Tests may be taken in the classroom and in the library. We are committed to helping every student become a successful reader. Participate and reap the rewards! ***GET READING!!!!!***
Bobcat Pride Pledge Bobcat Pride begins with me Today, I will work hard. Today, I will practice courtesy and respect. Today, I will take pride in everything I do and say. Tradition + Pride + Hard Work = Success!
