The following link is a great study tool for your Vocabulary words. I posted a few tools below that you may also take advantage of:
Joy of Vocabulary Ch. 13
Flashcards:
Learn:
Scatter:
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Monday, January 30, 2012
8th Grade
Click on the following link to review "Before" and "After" Words:
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=7863009&x=55177
You may choose to take a practice spelling test, "Teach Me", or play any of the free games.
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=7863009&x=55177
You may choose to take a practice spelling test, "Teach Me", or play any of the free games.
7th Grade
Write a well developed multi-paragraph 1 page essay based on the following prompt:
A role model is a person you look up to.
Think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person?
Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire
and why you admire this person.
A role model is a person you look up to.
Think about someone you look up to. Why do you admire this person?
Write a composition in which you explain to your classmates whom you admire
and why you admire this person.
7th Grade - Anti Words Activities
Click on the following link to review Anti Words:
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=7860077&x=7a0a5
You may choose to take a practice spelling test, "Teach Me", or play any of the free games.
http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=7860077&x=7a0a5
You may choose to take a practice spelling test, "Teach Me", or play any of the free games.
Monday, January 23, 2012
7th grade
Write a well developed multi-paragraph 1 page essay based on the following prompt:
[Reflecting on School Life]
Age has a funny way of making changes. It is probably easy for you to look back and see that you and your friends have made some major changes since you left the elementary grades. Your teachers and friends may be different, your school may be different, and some of your interests are probably different. Think back to fourth grade and describe how school has changed for you as a seventh grader. Support your ideas with examples and details.
[Reflecting on School Life]
Age has a funny way of making changes. It is probably easy for you to look back and see that you and your friends have made some major changes since you left the elementary grades. Your teachers and friends may be different, your school may be different, and some of your interests are probably different. Think back to fourth grade and describe how school has changed for you as a seventh grader. Support your ideas with examples and details.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Wednesday 1/11/2012 - Joy of Vocabulary - Ch.6 Lesson
Students, click on the above link to play word games with our current vocabulary list. In the section labeled Recently Visited Pages, click on "Joy of Vocabulary - Ch.6." You may choose to take a Spelling Test, Teach Me (spells out the word and gives you a sample sentence), or Play a Game. If you choose to play a game, you may play any of the Free Activities on the left side of the page; with the exception of Handwriting. Have fun and enjoy!
Imagination...Come Wonder With Me: Expository Writing Prompts for Middle School with ...
Thank you Mrs. Parker for the following resources.
Imagination...Come Wonder With Me: Expository Writing Prompts for Middle School with ...: 1. [Personal Goals] Many students have personal goals, such as making the honor roll, playing a musical instrument, or being a top scorer ...
http://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/expositorysample1.pdf
Imagination...Come Wonder With Me: Expository Writing Prompts for Middle School with ...: 1. [Personal Goals] Many students have personal goals, such as making the honor roll, playing a musical instrument, or being a top scorer ...
Expository Writing Prompts for Middle School with examples of well written essays (links below)
1. [Personal Goals] Many students have personal goals, such as making the honor roll, playing a musical instrument, or being a top scorer in a video game. To be successful in reaching goals, it helps to have certain qualities. Some of these might include self-discipline, determination, or a positive attitude. Think about a goal that you would like to achieve. In a well-developed composition, state your goal. Describe at least two qualities you will need to reach your goal, and explain why each quality is important to be successful.
2. [Welcoming Committee] Every year students across the state transfer from one school to another. Sometimes it is difficult for these students to adjust to their new surroundings. Imagine your school would like to have a student-run welcoming committee, and it is taking suggestions for helping new students adjust to your school. Suggest at least two ways that the committee can help new students adjust to your school. Explain why these suggestions would be helpful.
3. [Favorite Hobbies] Many young people enjoy favorite hobbies or activities outside of school. These can include sports, performing arts, or collecting special items, to name a few. Think about an activity or hobby in which you participate. In a well-developed composition, describe this special interest or activity and explain why it is important to you.
4. [A Special Day] Imagine that your principal is interested in rewarding the students in your class with a special day at the end of the year. The principal is looking for suggestions for entertainment, a possible field trip, or a variety of activities. Think about what would make the day wonderful for you and your classmates. In a well-developed composition, describe the special day and explain why the students would enjoy the day.
5. [Respect and Admiration] Respect. Singers sing about it. Some people inspire it. Think about someone you respect and admire. The person can be someone you know, or someone you have read or heard about. In a well-developed composition, describe the person you have selected. Explain in detail at least two reasons why you respect this person.
6. [Challenges] All of us face challenges in life. One challenge might be making new friends. Another challenge might belearning how to play a sport or a musical instrument. In a well-developed composition, describe a challenge that you or someone you know has faced. What lesson did you learn? Support your ideas with examples and details.
7. [Reflecting on School Life] Age has a funny way of making changes. It is probably easy for you to look back and see that you and your friends have made some major changes since you left the elementary grades. Your teachers and friends may be different, your school may be different, and some of your interests are probably different. Think back to fourth grade and describe how school has changed for you as a seventh grader. Support your ideas with examples and details.
8. [Memorable Characters or People] The editors of a new magazine for young adults have contacted your school. They are looking for a variety of appealing descriptions of memorable characters or people. These descriptions will appear in the first issue of this magazine. You are invited to submit a description of the most memorable character or person that you have ever met or read about. The editors are looking for descriptions that make the character or person come alive for the audience. Support your ideas with examples and details
9. [A Memorable Day] Most people have had a day that stands out in their minds. It might have been a day when they went somewhere special or something memorable happened. Think about one day that stands out in your memory, who was there and how you felt. Write an essay explaining what made this day memorable. Support your ideas with examples and details.
10. [Honorary Person] The U.S. Postal Service has honored many individuals from presidents to singers to cartoon characters, by placing their portraits on postage stamps. Whom would you nominate to honor with a postage stamp? Think about why this person should have his or her own stamp. Write an essay indicating whom you would choose and explain why that person should be honored with a postage stamp. Support your ideas with examples and details.
11. [An Important Item] Everyone has one item that is important to him or her. Think about one item that is important to you and why. It could be something you found, made, or had given to you. Write an essay explaining why this one item is important to you. Support your ideas with examples and details.
2. [Welcoming Committee] Every year students across the state transfer from one school to another. Sometimes it is difficult for these students to adjust to their new surroundings. Imagine your school would like to have a student-run welcoming committee, and it is taking suggestions for helping new students adjust to your school. Suggest at least two ways that the committee can help new students adjust to your school. Explain why these suggestions would be helpful.
3. [Favorite Hobbies] Many young people enjoy favorite hobbies or activities outside of school. These can include sports, performing arts, or collecting special items, to name a few. Think about an activity or hobby in which you participate. In a well-developed composition, describe this special interest or activity and explain why it is important to you.
4. [A Special Day] Imagine that your principal is interested in rewarding the students in your class with a special day at the end of the year. The principal is looking for suggestions for entertainment, a possible field trip, or a variety of activities. Think about what would make the day wonderful for you and your classmates. In a well-developed composition, describe the special day and explain why the students would enjoy the day.
5. [Respect and Admiration] Respect. Singers sing about it. Some people inspire it. Think about someone you respect and admire. The person can be someone you know, or someone you have read or heard about. In a well-developed composition, describe the person you have selected. Explain in detail at least two reasons why you respect this person.
6. [Challenges] All of us face challenges in life. One challenge might be making new friends. Another challenge might belearning how to play a sport or a musical instrument. In a well-developed composition, describe a challenge that you or someone you know has faced. What lesson did you learn? Support your ideas with examples and details.
7. [Reflecting on School Life] Age has a funny way of making changes. It is probably easy for you to look back and see that you and your friends have made some major changes since you left the elementary grades. Your teachers and friends may be different, your school may be different, and some of your interests are probably different. Think back to fourth grade and describe how school has changed for you as a seventh grader. Support your ideas with examples and details.
8. [Memorable Characters or People] The editors of a new magazine for young adults have contacted your school. They are looking for a variety of appealing descriptions of memorable characters or people. These descriptions will appear in the first issue of this magazine. You are invited to submit a description of the most memorable character or person that you have ever met or read about. The editors are looking for descriptions that make the character or person come alive for the audience. Support your ideas with examples and details
9. [A Memorable Day] Most people have had a day that stands out in their minds. It might have been a day when they went somewhere special or something memorable happened. Think about one day that stands out in your memory, who was there and how you felt. Write an essay explaining what made this day memorable. Support your ideas with examples and details.
10. [Honorary Person] The U.S. Postal Service has honored many individuals from presidents to singers to cartoon characters, by placing their portraits on postage stamps. Whom would you nominate to honor with a postage stamp? Think about why this person should have his or her own stamp. Write an essay indicating whom you would choose and explain why that person should be honored with a postage stamp. Support your ideas with examples and details.
11. [An Important Item] Everyone has one item that is important to him or her. Think about one item that is important to you and why. It could be something you found, made, or had given to you. Write an essay explaining why this one item is important to you. Support your ideas with examples and details.
http://home.earthlink.net/~jhholly/expositorysample1.pdf
Monday, January 2, 2012
Current Reading List
Welcome back Middle School students! I hope that you have been reading over the break; you can bet your bottom dollar that I have. Click on each image below to view a few of the books that I am currently reading:
Elena Gilbert and her friends saved Fell’s Church from evil spirits bent on destroying it, but the town’s freedom came at a price: Damon Salvatore’s life.
Damon’s death changes everything. He and his vampire brother, Stefan, had been locked in a vicious battle for Elena’s heart. Now that he’s gone, Elena and Stefan can finally be together. So why can’t Elena stop dreaming of Damon? As Elena’s feelings for Damon grow, a new darkness is brewing in Fell’s Church. Elena has been to hell and back, but this demon is like nothing she’s ever seen. Its only goal is to kill Elena and everyone she loves.
Book Description
Series: The Vampire Diaries: The Hunters | Publication Date: October 25, 2011
The past is never far. . . .Elena Gilbert and her friends saved Fell’s Church from evil spirits bent on destroying it, but the town’s freedom came at a price: Damon Salvatore’s life.
Damon’s death changes everything. He and his vampire brother, Stefan, had been locked in a vicious battle for Elena’s heart. Now that he’s gone, Elena and Stefan can finally be together. So why can’t Elena stop dreaming of Damon? As Elena’s feelings for Damon grow, a new darkness is brewing in Fell’s Church. Elena has been to hell and back, but this demon is like nothing she’s ever seen. Its only goal is to kill Elena and everyone she loves.
Book Description
On a May afternoon in 1943, an Army Air Forces bomber crashed into the Pacific Ocean and disappeared, leaving only a spray of debris and a slick of oil, gasoline, and blood. Then, on the ocean surface, a face appeared. It was that of a young lieutenant, the plane’s bombardier, who was struggling to a life raft and pulling himself aboard. So began one of the most extraordinary odysseys of the Second World War.
The lieutenant’s name was Louis Zamperini. In boyhood, he’d been a cunning and incorrigible delinquent, breaking into houses, brawling, and fleeing his home to ride the rails. As a teenager, he had channeled his defiance into running, discovering a prodigious talent that had carried him to the Berlin Olympics and within sight of the four-minute mile. But when war had come, the athlete had become an airman, embarking on a journey that led to his doomed flight, a tiny raft, and a drift into the unknown.
Ahead of Zamperini lay thousands of miles of open ocean, leaping sharks, a foundering raft, thirst and starvation, enemy aircraft, and, beyond, a trial even greater. Driven to the limits of endurance, Zamperini would answer desperation with ingenuity; suffering with hope, resolve, and humor; brutality with rebellion. His fate, whether triumph or tragedy, would be suspended on the fraying wire of his will.
In her long-awaited new book, Laura Hillenbrand writes with the same rich and vivid narrative voice she displayed in Seabiscuit. Telling an unforgettable story of a man’s journey into extremity, Unbroken is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body, and spirit.
Book Description
The special Collector’s First Edition will include a never-before-seen letter from Will to his family!In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray has at last found safety with the Shadowhunters. But that safety proves fleeting when rogue forces in the Clave plot to see her protector, Charlotte, replaced as head of the Institute. If Charlotte loses her position, Tessa will be out on the street—and easy prey for the mysterious Magister, who wants to use Tessa’s powers for his own dark ends.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.
With the help of the handsome, self-destructive Will and the fiercely devoted Jem, Tessa discovers that the Magister’s war on the Shadowhunters is deeply personal. He blames them for a long-ago tragedy that shattered his life. To unravel the secrets of the past, the trio journeys from mist-shrouded Yorkshire to a manor house that holds untold horrors, from the slums of London to an enchanted ballroom where Tessa discovers that the truth of her parentage is more sinister than she had imagined. When they encounter a clockwork demon bearing a warning for Will, they realize that the Magister himself knows their every move—and that one of their own has betrayed them.
Tessa finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will—the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do?
As their dangerous search for the Magister and the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa learns that when love and lies are mixed, they can corrupt even the purest heart.
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