1. DGP
2. Book Talk- sharing a few new books. Don’t forget that Million Words is due on March 9th!!
3. Work on TWU Assignment.
**If you haven’t (and you need to), please check with me to know your “roll over” pages for MWC!
1. DGP
2. Assign the Technical Writing Unit (TUW) Assignment
**You may download it here.
** Due date is still undecided- either Feb 16 or 17th- final decision announced on THURSDAY!
3. Thank You Notes- using the info we learned from the video, we wrote thank you notes to adults at McClure. Had to do 1 formal thank you note and 1 informal thank you note. These were delivered to the recipients! For more info, see ppt.
1. DGP
2. Movie Notes- You can copy these from a friend if you were absent.
3. Power Point Notes- You can download the ppt here.
**You were given a green packet of notes and instructions today. If you misplace it, you will not be given a replacement. You may download it below.
I was out today- had to visit the ENT doctor and then went to a Language Arts meeting (SOOOOO exciting, I know!)- and y’all were with Ms. Garrett. From what I heard, you were great!
Here’s whatcha did:
1. DGP (should have been SO easy since we’ve talked about clauses all week!)
2. Read “Trombones and Colleges” by Walter Dean Meyers (Isn’t this a great story?) in your Reader’s Journey book.
3. Answer questions 1-4 in your book, and then answer #5 on a sheet of paper and turn it in!
4. If you finish early, you can S.T.A.R.
**No homework- but your 500 pages is due on March 9th! Don’t forget!
1. DGP
2. Book Update! New books! More non-fiction! Picture books relocated! Multiple copies! 500 pages due March!!
3. Technical Writing Pre Test
I am in DESPERATE need of a book shelf! Mine is overflowing!! (A good problem to have!) If you’re able to give, donate, buy, or build a bookshelf for my classroom, PLEASE let me know! I can arrange transportation if you need me to come get it- just let me know!
Also- if you’d like to donate used (or new!) books to our classroom library, please do! If you’re not sure if they’ll work for us, send them anyway and I’ll be sure to find a home for them!
Other things I need/want–see my wish list!!
1. DGP
2. Final day in the Mac Lab! If your story wasn’t ready to be turned in today, make sure you have it ready to turn in on Monday!
**After Monday, all Harris Burdick stories will be considered LATE!
1. DGP
2. Day 1 (of 2) in the Mac Lab- typing Harris Burdick stories! The things I’ve read so far have been amazing- can’t wait to read all of them!!
Don’t forget- tomorrow is DECADE DAY!
7th grade is supposed to dress up in 70s attire! Can’t wait to see what you’re wearing! Check out this wiki page for more info on how to dress!
1. DGP
2. Last day to work on Harris Burdick stories in class!– IT’S HOMEWORK IF YOU’RE NOT DONE!!
3. Mac Lab tomorrow and Friday!
ALSO- If you bring money, you can visit the Book Fair during class! (or homeroom!)
1. DGP
2. The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
**Read the introduction.
**Looked at the titles, captions, and pictures.
**Each student was given a picture with the instructions to create a story. The only guideline is that the caption must be included in the story somewhere.
TO SEE ALL PICS, DOWNLOAD HERE—> Harris Burdick Pictures
