Students were given their new group assignment/seating arrangement.  We began examining our new textbook from Gallopade.  We previewed pages 1-4 and began the Introduction to Geography on p. 5.  We made a foldable and took copious notes over the material on p. 5 ,including drawing and labeling the seven continents.    We learned a "dance" for remembering the 3 main things about Geography (location, climate, and natural resources). All these items will be covered on this Friday's quiz, so use the foldable as a Study Guide. This Friday's quiz will be a paper version since Mr. Henry will be using the computers for the rest of I-Ready testing.

I was thrilled to return to such complementary notes left on student behavior from Mr. Smith!!!  Students who did not finish yesterday's assignment were given extra time to work while those who did finish, began to work on the All About Me Inventory, a listing of your personal favorites is due on Friday.   

Students were given instructions in making a sixteen spaced Bingo board and given a list of categories to fill into those spaces.  Directions were also given to explain the rules and procedures of the game.  Several rounds were played to review some of the highlights of the sixth grade World History curriculum.

We also played two rounds of Concentration as a whole group. 

We had a great first FULL day!!! It was nice to get to see everyone in every class!!!  After I showed a brief power point about myself, I also shared a song to celebrate the theme of learning together this year!!!

We completed a Class Sheet by moving around the room to get autographs from fellow students (and Mrs. Canida) beside statements that described something we have done, etc.

We also brainstormed a little about last year's World History Curriculum to help us prepare for an assessment on Friday.

I can already tell we have a WONDERFUL group of students!!!! This is going to be a FANTASTIC year!!!

WELCOME to 7th Grade!!!  It was such a joy to meet each of you for this very short period of time!! I hope your half day will give you a great opportunity for rest tonight!!!

Students have been creating a travel brochure that highlights one of the civilizations we have studied this year. The tri-fold (in full color) will feature pictures and facts like any present day promotional flyer and is due Friday the 17th. Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Lake Winnie Field Trip-no individual classes will meet.

Students continued work on projects and listening/following along with the novel.  

Students began a Paper Doll Project to represent characters in the story since paper dolls were symbolic in the novel, as well.  This activity will take several days, as students will be able to use class time to collaborate, plan, complete, and present their work.  

Students are doing so well as we listen to and discuss The Egypt Game. Today, they began a Colprehension  Illustrations Sheet. Each day, students will illustrate what they've heard with a 2 sentence summary. I will check it as volunteers share with the class. 

Due to the Kona Ice truck visit for Relay for Life, we had an adjusted schedule. All classes continued to listen to The Egypt Game.

We continue to listen/follow along with The Egypt Game.

After completing the last TNReady Math test, 3rd period listened to a little more of The Egypt Game,  while 2nd viewed Hercules, and 4th tested their History Review games in small groups. Characterization Pyramids were taken up. 😊

Students continued to listen and follow along with The Egypt Game. Homework- Characterization Pyramid is due tomorrow. 😊