Week of August 28-September 1

I hope this weekend finds you rested and ready for the coming week.

In-class or homework-Students will need to complete their first QUILL assignment by Friday at 2:30 pm. This is an online program where students work to improve their writing skills.

On Monday, we will be reading our second short story of the quarter, entitled "The Elevator."  The story contains a "cliffhanger" ending, and I can't wait to see the students' reactions to the reading.

During this week, all classes will participate in the GATES assessment. Tuesday will be the vocabulary section of the test which will take only part of the class, and Wednesday will be the comprehension test.  This section will take the entire class period. 

Thursday, all classes will be in the library for orientation and for book checkout.  

Our first book report is due September 20th. Your child will receive their assignment on Monday. There are NINE (9) choices for which my classes to choose from. They need to pick only ONE. I do expect the best from them and my expectations are high for the project.

On September 8th, their first essay assignment is due.  Students in the Honors class have a different assignment from general English 7 (Describe your favorite childhood memory). We have been working on these in class and I am impressed with the effort they are putting forth.

On Friday, students will complete a Common Lit Assignment. This will be their first TEST grade of the quarter.

August 29-GATES Vocabulary

August 30-GATES Comprehension

August 31-Picture Day through Math class

September 8-Essay #1 is due

September 20-Book Report #1 is due

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email at any time! cindy.matejka@washk12.org.