Monday, October 29 - Friday, November 2
This week in Language Arts we are preparing to read Life of Pi. We are
discussing components of fiction: setting, symbols, character profiles, and different
types of narration. We also are working on new vocabulary words for the week, which
include:
Abiding
Credible
Compulsion
Discernment
Exemplary
Illustrious
Incessant
Ludicrous
Obscure
Besides defining each word, students are writing meaningful sentences, listing a synonym and antonym for each, and listing the parts of speech - all on an index card for each word.
Help your child familiarize themselves with their vocabulary words by including them in your daily conversations.
This week in Social Studies we are discussing India, Pacific Ocean, Canada, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, & Christianity. All of these topics are discussed in Life of Pi and the class is sharing what they know about these topics.
Other things happening in Humanities include our big Zero Waste Assembly. The entire 7th grade team is putting on an All School Meeting this Friday at 11:00 AM. They will present their findings from our lunch inventories, present a skit on Zero Waste Lunches, and many more exciting things they've been working on.
Due Dates -
Vocabulary Words are due at the end of this week.
DEAR - Students have to finish their 1st DEAR book by next Monday, 11/5. All students will be expected to write a book review for their blog, which will be due Tuesday, 11/13.
This week in Language Arts we are preparing to read Life of Pi. We are
discussing components of fiction: setting, symbols, character profiles, and different
types of narration. We also are working on new vocabulary words for the week, which
include:
Abiding
Credible
Compulsion
Discernment
Exemplary
Illustrious
Incessant
Ludicrous
Obscure
Besides defining each word, students are writing meaningful sentences, listing a synonym and antonym for each, and listing the parts of speech - all on an index card for each word.
Help your child familiarize themselves with their vocabulary words by including them in your daily conversations.
This week in Social Studies we are discussing India, Pacific Ocean, Canada, Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, & Christianity. All of these topics are discussed in Life of Pi and the class is sharing what they know about these topics.
Other things happening in Humanities include our big Zero Waste Assembly. The entire 7th grade team is putting on an All School Meeting this Friday at 11:00 AM. They will present their findings from our lunch inventories, present a skit on Zero Waste Lunches, and many more exciting things they've been working on.
Due Dates -
Vocabulary Words are due at the end of this week.
DEAR - Students have to finish their 1st DEAR book by next Monday, 11/5. All students will be expected to write a book review for their blog, which will be due Tuesday, 11/13.
