2/27/09 ~ 3/6/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/26/09

Sample RTL Essay Outline: "Osama..."

Friday 2/27/09 Last day of the 4th report card term

1. Make-up Spelling Quizzes at lunch
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz
3. "Osama" RTL Essay Outline
4. Triple Venn Diagram (3 Circles Comparing & Contrasting 3 Essays)

Monday 3/2/09

1. Make-up Social Studies Quizzes at lunch
2. Classics Novel Reading Log Check II
• Proof that you've read in your Classics novel for 90 additional minutes

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. Review all four Writing Types
• Memorize all four Essay Outlines
2. Get at least 8 hours of sleep Monday night
3. Eat a healthy breakfast and a healthy lunch
4. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

Friday 3/6/09

1. All late projects (essays, book reviews) due today (pushed back from Fri. 2/27)
2. Review all four Writing Types

2/26/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/25/09

Combined Essay Outlines

Thursday 2/26/09

1. Combined Essay Outline:
• Appropriately highlighted
2. Spelling Packet 26
3. Processing 17, ISN pg. 113
4. Extra Credit: Come up with effective memorization techniques for all four outlines

Friday 2/27/09 Last day of the 4th report card term

1. All late work absolutely due
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Monday 3/2/09

1. Classics Novel Reading Log Check II
• Proof that you've read in your Classics novel for 90 additional minutes

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/25/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/24/09

My RTL Essay Outline

Wednesday 2/25/09

1. Lunch Make-up Quizzes
• Last chance to make up any quizzes for this report card period
2. My RTL Essay Outline (attached handout)
• Your poem that you are "responding" to must have a theme and must have characters that change
3. MY RTL Essay: 1st Draft (paragraphs 1-2)

Thursday 2/26/09

1. Spelling Packet 26
2. Processing 17, ISN pg. 113

Friday 2/27/09 Last day of the 4th report card term

1. All late work absolutely due
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Monday 3/2/09

1. Classics Novel Reading Log Check II
• Proof that you've read in your Classics novel for 90 additional minutes

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/24/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Regular & 'Let's Get Real' Do Now 2/23/09

RTL Essay Outline: "The Pasture"

Tuesday 2/24/09

1. RTL Essay Outline: "The Pasture"
• 3rd/5th: Outline entire essay on handout
• 6th/6th: Outline paragraphs 1-3 on handout
2. Choose the poem you will respond to in our in-class Response to Literature Essays
• This can be on of the poems we've read in our BFL or it can be a poem you've read on your own
• The poem must have a theme and must have a character who changes in some way.

Wednesday 2/25/09

1. Lunch Make-up Quizzes
• Last chance to make up any quizzes for this report card period

Thursday 2/26/09

1. Spelling Packet 26

Friday 2/27/09 Last day of the 4th report card term

1. All late work absolutely due
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Monday 3/2/09

1. Classics Novel Reading Log Check II
• Proof that you've read in your Classics novel for 90 additional minutes

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/19/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/18/09

Thursday 2/19/09

Review & Assess, BFL pg. 715 #1-9
Bring your Classics Novel to class
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• If you did not check out a Classics novel at our school library, you need to find a Classic novel on your own (local library, book store, etc.)

Friday 2/20/09

Bring your Classics Novel to class
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• If you did not check out a Classics novel at our school library, you need to find a Classic novel on your own (local library, book store, etc.)
1. Spelling Packet 25 (not a mistake)
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz
3. Ch. 17 Reading Notes completed
4. Ch. 17 Study Guide (& Terms)
5. Ch. 17 Quiz

Monday 2/23/09

1. Classics Reading Log Check I
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• Must have the Classic book with you in class
• Must show proof in your Reading Log that you have read for at least 90 minutes
2. Spelling Packet 25 (not a mistake)

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/18/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Attention all Families:

Over the weekend, one of our beloved substitute teachers, Max Wilson, unexpectedly passed away. The cause is still unknown. Last Friday, I was out of town, so Mr. Wilson was actually the substitute for all of my classes that day. This means that all of our students were part of the last class he got to work with.

You may want to discuss this with your son/daughter and check-in with them about how they are doing with this news. At school we have our grade level counselors and our therapists available for any grief counseling that students may want.

If you and your family would like to express your condolences, I am happy to share cards or warm wishes with his family. Mr. Wilson's brother, Randy Wilson, is an 8th grade Language Arts and Drama teacher here at Aptos and understandably Randy Wilson needs to take this week of school off.

Do Now 2/17/09

Wednesday 2/18/09

1. Bring your Classics Novel to class
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• If you did not check out a Classics novel at our school library, you need to find a Classic novel on your own (local library, book store, etc.)
2. Review & Assess, BFL pg. 712 #1-6
3. Processing 16, ISN pg. 107 (At least 3 paragraphs long, at least 3 sentences per paragraph)
4. Will continue to stamp all work due Tues. 2/17
• 3rd/5th only: Grammar Poster Chart, 1st draft
• 6th/7th only: Figurative Language Examples (in-class chart)
• Both Classes:
• Poetry Signals Chart (in-class notes)
• Figurative Language Chart (poster)
• R.C. pages 205-209
• My Summary Essay: Absolute Final Draft

Thursday 2/19/09

Bring your Classics Novel to class
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• If you did not check out a Classics novel at our school library, you need to find a Classic novel on your own (local library, book store, etc.)

Friday 2/20/09

Bring your Classics Novel to class
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• If you did not check out a Classics novel at our school library, you need to find a Classic novel on your own (local library, book store, etc.)
1. Spelling Packet 25 (not a mistake)
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Monday 2/23/09

1. Classics Reading Log Check I
• A classics novel must be written before 1980 and it must be a book that has "stood the test of time".
• Must have the Classic book with you in class
• Must show proof in your Reading Log that you have read for at least 90 minutes
2. Spelling Packet 25 (not a mistake)

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/13/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/12/09

Poetry Signals Chart

Figurative Language Chart (Poster) Instructions

My Reactions to "The Cremation of Sam McGee" (3rd/5th only)

Figurative Language Examples (6th/7th only)

Friday 2/13/09

1. Spelling Quiz

Monday 2/16/09: President's Day (No school)

Tuesday 2/17/09

1. 3rd/5th only: Grammar Poster Chart, 1st draft
2. 6th/7th only: Figurative Language Examples (in-class chart)
3. Both Classes:
• Poetry Signals Chart (in-class notes)
• Figurative Language Chart (Poster)
• R.C. pages 205-209
• My Summary Essay: Absolute Final Draft

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/11/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Attention all Families:

Valentines Dance Help

We are in need of the following help for our 7th grade dance Wed., 2/11/09. If you can help us out in any way at all, we would greatly appreciate it. :-)

1. Parent Chaperones/Volunteers:
   
• Set-up for the dance begins at 12 p.m., the dance itself is from 1:30 ~ 3:30 p.m. and clean-up for the dance begins immediately after.
  
• If you are available to help chaperone or volunteer your time in any way, please email Ms. Pooner @ Ms.Pooner415@gmail.com or you can always just show up. =)
  
2. Snack & Drink Donations
   
• If you can help us with donating snacks & drinks, please bring the following items to Room 103 before 8:15 a.m. or after 9:10 a.m. Wed. morning:
  
• Capri Suns (drinks)
  
• Heart-shaped snacks (cookies, brownies or rice crispy treats)
  
• Bottled water
  

Do Now 2/10/09

Poetry Title Page

Poetry KWL Chart

Poetry Illustrated Dictionary Instructions

Wednesday 2/11/09

1. Poetry Title Page
2. Poetry KWL Chart
3. Poetry Illustrated Dictionary
• 8 Vocabulary terms
• Defined in your own words
• Colored Drawing/symbol per word
• Taped into your TNB
4. My Summary Essay: 1st Draft
• Proof that it's been read by someone else
5. Extra Credit: Bring in a poem that you like
• Keep in mind that it may be read aloud in class.
6. Valentines Dance! during 6th/7th period
7. Valentines Dance Snack & Drink Donations:
• Please bring the following items to the Counseling Office in the morning:
• Capri Suns (drinks)
• Heart-shaped cookies or brownies
• Bottled water

Thursday 2/12/09

1. Last day to buy Valentines Grams @ lunch for only $2!
2. My Summary Essay: Final Draft
3. Spelling Packet 23

Friday 2/13/09

1. Valentines Grams passed out during homeroom & 1st period
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/10/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Attention all Families:

• IWN (Interactive Writing Notebooks) Grades:
• All IWNs are being graded this week.
• Please ask your son/daughter for his/her IWN and look over the grade they received.
• If his/her IWN received a 70 or below, your signature is required directly on the IWN Check III checklist sheet
• If your son/daughter's IWN has not yet been graded, please look over his/her IWN Check III checklist to see how well the IWN meets the requirements.

• Valentines Dance Donations/ Chaperones:
• This Wednesday, February 11, 2009 the 7th grade class is sponsoring Aptos' Valentines Dance!
• As this is ultimately a fundraiser for our 7th grade class, we are in need of the following help:
• Parent Chaperones/Volunteers:
• Set-up for the dance begins at 12 p.m., the dance itself is from 1:30 ~ 3:30 p.m. and clean-up for the dance begins immediately after.
  
• If you are available to help chaperone or volunteer your time in any way, please email Ms. Pooner @ Ms.Pooner415@gmail.com or you can always just show up. =)
  
• Snack & Drink Donations
  
• If you can help us with donating snacks & drinks, please bring the following items to Room 103 before 8:15 a.m. or after 9:10 a.m. Wed. morning:
• Capri Suns (drinks)
• Heart-shaped snacks (cookies, brownies or rice crispy treats)
• Bottled water

Ms. Pooner & Aptos' 7th Grade Class says "Thank You"! =)

Tuesday 2/10/09

1. Buy your Valentines Gram @ lunch for only $2
2. IWN Check III signed by a parent/guardian if you received a 70 or below
3. IWN Check III: Please turn-in all ungraded IWNs
• Re-submissions:
• Must include your previously graded IWN Check III checklist
• Must put visible post-its on pages that you added, corrected, or were accidentally overlooked
4. Will check these:
• My Summary Essay Outline
• My Summary Essay: 1st draft
5. Last day to buy Valentines Dance tickets!
• Buy tickets @ lunch in the yard or after school at the main office
• $3 with your student I.D., $4 without

Wednesday 2/11/09

1. Valentines Dance! during 6th/7th period
2. Valentines Dance Snack & Drink Donations:
• Please bring the following items to Room 103 in the morning:
• Capri Suns (drinks)
• Heart-shaped cookies or brownies
• Bottled water

Thursday 2/12/09

1. Last day to buy Valentines Grams @ lunch for only $2!
2. My Summary Essay: Final Draft
3. Spelling Packet 23

Friday 2/13/09

1. Valentines Grams passed out during homeroom & 1st period
2. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/9/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

 Monday 2/9/09

Ch. 16 Quiz
Ch. 16 Study Guide
Ch. 16 Reading Notes (all)
My Summary Essay Outline
My Summary Essay 1st draft
 

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/6/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/5/09

Debriefing Ch. 16 Activity

Friday 2/5/09

1. IWN Check III (ALL IWNs must be turned in today. Remember, 10% is deducted for every day your IWN is late)
2. Debriefing Ch. 16 Activity: Answers only for questions #1-5
3. My Summary Essay Outline: Must do a minimum of outlining Paragraphs 1-2, encouraged to do more if possible (This is the outline ONLY for the article that you chose or were given from Ms. Pooner)
4. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Monday 2/9/09

Ch. 16 Quiz
Ch. 16 Study Guide
Ch. 16 Reading Notes (all)

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/5/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/4/09

Summary Essay Outline: Pandas

IWN Check III: Updated 2/4/09

Thursday 2/5/09

1. Bring Valentine's Dance Ticket Money: $3 w/ an Aptos Student I.D., $4 w/o I.D.
2. Spelling Packet 22
3. Summary Esay Outline: Pandas (all)
4. IWN Check III (IWNs collected from all early birds who are helping to ensure that Ms. Pooner can enjoy Shabbat this weekend by not grading on Friday evening to Saturday evening)
5. Please STILL bring in an informational article about a topic that you are honestly interested in. The article must have an author and a title. Be able to state where you found it. (Remember, if you don't have an article, you will not only miss out on Homework points, but you will be assigned an article that Ms. Pooner finds interesting)

Friday 2/6/09

1. IWN Check III (ALL IWNs must be turned in today. Remember, 10% is deducted for every day your IWN is late)
2. Ch. 16 Quiz
3. Ch. 16 Study Guide
4. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Wednesday 2/11/09

1. Aptos' 7th Grade Class Sponsors the Valentine's Dance!

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/4/09 ~ 3/3/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Do Now 2/3/09

IWN Check III: Updated

Wednesday 2/4/09

1. Your day-late Progress Report signed by a parent/guardian if you received a C- or below on one or both of your grades.
2. Make-up Quizzes @ lunch starting @ 12:10 p.m. sharp in Rm. 103 (Wherever you had a blank score on your progress report that means that assignment/quiz is missing)
3. Geo. Challenge IV (Questions #1-8 and map labeled correctly)
4. Bring in an informational article about a topic that you are honestly interested in. (Remember, if you don't have an article, you will not only miss out on Homework points, but you will be assigned an article that Ms. Pooner finds interesting)

Thursday 2/4/09

1. Spelling Packet 22
2. IWN Check III (IWNs collected from all early birds who are helping to ensure that Ms. Pooner can relaxedly enjoy Shabbat this weekend by not grading on Friday evening to Saturday evening)

Friday 2/5/09

1. IWN Check III (ALL IWNs must be turned in today. Remember, 10% is deducted for every day your IWN is late)
2. Ch. 16 Quiz
3. Ch. 16 Study Guide
4. Spelling & Roots Quiz

Tuesday 3/3/09

1. 7th grade IWA (Integrated Writing Assessment)

2/3/09 ~ 2/6/09 (Subject to change): Homework, Deadlines, Do Now & Notebook Contents

Fiction Book Review

IWN Check III

Attention all Families:

Progress Reports were given out in class today, Monday, 2/2/09.

1. Please ask your son/daughter to show you his/her Progress Report so you can know their current standing in our class for this 4th report card term. (This is merely a working grade and will change greatly depending in his/her IWN grade and other projects we have coming up)
2. If he/she received a C- or below in any or both of our classes, a signature from home is required.
3. All progress reports need to be neatly sideways taped into students' TNB (general class notebook)
4. If you have any questions/concerns about your son or daughter's current standing, please email me directly @ Ms.Pooner415@gmail.com. Please allow at least a day or two for a respone.

Do Now 2/2/09

Parts of Speech: Grammar Notes (The Complete Set)

Summary Writing Brainstorm

IWN Check III

Tuesday 2/3/09

1. Timeline Challenge III (Handout w/ questions 1-5 answered)
2. Your Progress Report signed by a parent/guardian id you received a C- or below on one or both fo your grades.

Wednesday 2/4/09

1. Make-up Quizzes @ lunch starting @ 12:10 p.m. sharp in Rm. 103 (Wherever you had a blank score on your progress report, this means it is missing)
2. Geo. Challenge IV (Questions #1-8 and map colored & labeled correctly & neatly w/ colored pencils ONLY)
3. Bring in an informational article about a topic that you are honestly interested in. (Remember, if you don't have an article, you will not only miss out on Homework points, but you will be assigned an article that Ms. Pooner finds interesting)

Thursday 2/4/09

1. Spelling Packet 22
2. IWN Check III (IWNs collected from all early birds who are helping to ensure that Ms. Pooner can relaxedly enjoy Shabbat this weekend by not grading on Friday evening to Saturday evening)

Friday 2/5/09

1. IWN Check III (ALL IWNs must be turned in today. Remember, 10% is deducted for every day your IWN is late)
2. Ch. 16 Quiz
3. Ch. 16 Study Guide
4. Spelling & Roots Quiz