I cannot believe that we are done with this school year already! I am so proud of each and every one of you. You've become stronger readers, writers, and thinkers in ELA this year. More importantly, though, you've grown as young adults. Continue to be the caring, thoughtful, and hardworking people that you are today. See you all in 8th grade!
We accomplished two major things this week. First, we wrapped up our discussion of Fish in a Tree. I can't believe we are already done with literature circles for the year! It seems like just yesterday we were discussing The Red Pencil!
We jumped right into final projects. There are some great ideas that are specific to Ally and her story. These projects are due on Tuesday 6/18. Friday is Field Day. Be safe and have fun! The craziness continues! The 8th graders took a state test on Wednesday, leaving us shorthanded and with no extra adults to do literature circles. We did take the final STAR Reading test, though, and had some time to continue Fish in a Tree. I was not in the building on Thursday because I was at Darien Lake with 8th grade. You had some time to work again and had the option to do an extra credit creative writing assignment. Friday was also a little hectic because Ms. MC wasn't available to us and we had the talent show in the afternoon.
Next week seems a little better, so let's plan for some more meetings. We've had a crazy schedule lately. Honestly, it seems like it will continue this way. I really appreciate how flexible everyone is being, though. Monday was a work day and I hope you got a lot done. Tuesday was the day for other teachers to do lessons. Both groups were great audience members. 7B had a little time to work, while 7A had a meeting and some work time, too.
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