
E. H. Sutherland Elementary School10015 S. Leavitt Avenue 773-535-2580
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7th Grade - 3rd Quarter Objectives 2009/10Math During this third quarter the students have been working hard to prepare for the ISAT exam. Problem solving techniques are being explored and improved. The "Problem of the Week" has not been given as a homework assignment with a week to consider how to respond. These extended responses are being practiced in class. The students will be expected to complete two problems during a 40 minute time period for the ISAT.
Students are using algebraic and analytical methods to solve problems. They spend time in class working with their partner to find new ways to describe problems and to make predictions. All the students should continue working on their own to master the concepts that have been covered in class. Students should continue using Study Island as a means to review math topics. It is helpful to study the lesson before completing the test. Practicing multiple choice question tests is helpful for ISAT preparation. Websites for exploring math topics. Humanities Western Hemisphere United States Constitution Major project How do we make a more perfect union? Skills Critical Analysis Language Arts Language Arts is comprised of three main components: grammar, vocabulary, and writing. 7th grade students will become skilled at note taking, annotating, and managing their time wisely. Activities in the classroom are designed to promote independent, small group, and whole class learning. Students will move between reading and language arts activities, working at a pace that challenges the individual. The pink grammar workbook is used daily to reinforce concepts taught in class. Our main focus for first quarter will be capitalization, punctuation, sentence structure, and subject/verb agreement. Vocabulary units are started on Monday with exercises assigned daily, culminating with a test on Friday for that unit. The ORANGE vocabulary book should be brought home nightly. Writing takes place daily. Daily journal entries, two short-response to literature paragraphs, two poems, a fable, a short story, and a mini-research project will be written during the first quarter. Reading Reading and writing are intertwined as a vast majority of our writing comes from our reading. We start with Folk Tales and progressed to Fantasy; our novel of choice, The Hobbit. Students will be reading either Tangerine or Freak the Mighty to wrap up the first quarter. Our collection of short stories, novels, non-fiction, and poetry takes us in search for answers to our guiding question for the quarter…How does culture influence our thoughts, beliefs, actions? Science For third quarter, students will be working on different lessons covering all the science standards for the state of Illinois. This will help them review and prepare for the ISAT. After ISAT the students will begin: Introduction to the Human Body
ABSENCES AND LATE ASSIGNMENTS: MISSED LABS AND VIDEOS: ABSENT FROM TEST REVIEW OR TEST DAY: If a test has been previously announced and you are absent the day before the test and miss the classroom review, you will still be required to take the test when you return, so be prepared. If you are absent the day of the test, you will need to make up the test. ATTENDANCE: During the class period many things happen which cannot be made up. Laboratories, activities, and discussions that take place during a class are all very important. Students who miss a class period miss valuable information and experiences. TARDINESS: Being late is impolite and disrupts the classroom environment. You must be in your assigned seat with materials ready BEFORE the bell rings. Repeated tardies will result in parent contact. GRADING POLICY: Grades will be based on labs, reflections, handouts, notes, homework, quizzes, tests, projects, research, participation, and organization. Almost all of the student’s work is reflected in their science folder and notebook; therefore it is the majority of each student’s grade. Break Up of Science Grade: HOMEWORK: Homework will be assigned as dictated by class progress and prearranged due dates discussed within the class. Homework is often an extension of the day’s activities (i.e. If you don’t finish the work in class, you need to finish it as homework). There may or may not be new homework every night. Homework that is completed on time will be rewarded with positive grades; whereas, incomplete homework will damage your grade. MATERIALS: You are expected to bring: Every student must please bring in the following material to donate to the science classroom: baby wipes It is also suggested for students to have their own colored pencils, a highlighter, glue stick and scissors. **Daily Science will be posted on the front board each day. French Quoi de neuf? The language of love is being highlighted by the original creation of valentines by 7th graders who have indeed discovered sooo many things that they love which are all French! 8th graders learned a multitude of amorous expressions all intended for family, relatives, and the ones they truly love. Shortly thereafter, MARDI GRAS will be upon us, and some talented 8th graders have formed a Cajun band to play percussion instruments, which accompany the music of New Orleans. Crowns, jester sticks, doubloons, and masks are all being designed to celebrate this French holiday and to create the ambiance of this fun-filled time of the year. Each grade level has been working very hard on this year's event known as Festival de la Mode for your enjoyment and pleasure which will be held on the French Labor Day...the first of May. Parents will be able to savor a delectable meal served by students after which a Festival of Fashion will be staged along with a vendor fair and display of student work all coordinated to the theme of beauty, style, charm, couture, and elegance. Please support this by encouraging your child to complete work with quality and to devote the time necessary to be an integral part of this program with dedication to upholding their role in learning lines and in practicing their roles. If you wish to become involved, please contact the P.T.A., Ms. Simons, Mrs. Mastropaolo, Ms. Casey, or Mr. Wax to offer your support and talents.
Websites for exploring math topics include:www.classzone.com Please note: This site is best viewed in a full browser window. |