August 20-August 24
This week, we will focus on the following skills and activities:
- Unit 1 Pre-Test
- Reading Inventory- this online assessment will generate a baseline Lexile level for each student. Students will record this information in their agendas for future comparison.
Skills and Strategies
- Plot Structure
- Theme vs. Main Idea
Vocabulary and Word Study
- Greek root chron- ( "time") (practice using vocab.com)
- SpringBoard Unit 1 Vocabulary
Reading Selections
- "7th Grade" by Gary Soto
Due Dates
ReadTheory- Wednesday (2 quizzes for on-level class, 4 quizzes for AC classes)
Reminders
Picture Day- Friday 8/24
IOWA/CogAT prep session- Saturday 8/25
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. :-)