We have been busy getting into the routine of school, learning and having fun! In a week or so we will be kicking off our Scary Story unit. My students ask year after year to repeat the unit, of course with a new twist to keep the activities engaging.   With each short story, article, or chapters of books we engross ourselves with new vocabulary!  Be on the look out for vocabulary words and quizzes!  I encourage everyone to use the newly introduced words at home! In class we will be utilizing Active Reading Strategies and demonstrating our knowledge through hands-on activities, discussion (literature circles) and open-ended writing pieces.  In addition to reading strategies we are learning to "Frame our Thoughts" and expand written assignments :-)

 

7th Grade Reading and Writing Lab:  Reading and Writing Lab is a class that will address specific skills in the area of Language Arts.  The skills will be addressed on an individual basis depending on the needs of each individual student.  Specific reading and writing skills (comprehension, decoding, fluency, and expanding written expression) will be taught through a multi-sensory approach.  Reading and Writing lab will provide students strategies and skills that will help them to become more confident in the area of reading and writing.