It's a NEW YEAR!!

There just hasn't been enough time this year to post information! I'm finally getting around to getting my blog updated! I am in a new job this year - I am the 7th grade Special Education Teacher! It's been wonderful to work with just one grade level. I wasn't sure how things were going to go, but I have found that I LOVE it! Our 7th graders are getting ready to start our cross-curricular unit, so we should be blogging soon!

Gary Paulsen Facts

We are going to begin reading Hatchet by Gary Paulsen. I want you to list facts about the author. This assignment is worth 10 points. Each fact is worth 1 point! List more than 10 facts for extra credit! Do not repeat facts! (This means I would post each fact separately...otherwise you risk having someone else take a fact....the first person to list it, gets the point!!)

SCROOGE IS CHANGED!!!!!!

Scrooge has changed. Pretend that you are Scrooge. Tell how you have changed from the beginning of the story through the end. Write 7 - 10 sentences explaining how you have changed.

Scrooge Begins to Change!!

We see that Scrooge is beginning to change at the start of Stave III. In at least three sentences, tell how Scrooge is beginning to change - you may use examples from the book!

True Stories of How Animals Save the Holiday Season; Part 1

Today we began reading about animals that save the holiday season. We read about a dog, Cinnamon, who pulled her owner out of the pool and saved her life. We also read about a bird with clubfeet who helped a little boy understand his true gift. Write 5 sentences explaining the story, telling how you would feel about having a pet like this, and your own story, if you have one!

What should Peter's parents do??? (Touching Spirit Bear - 8th grade WL)

Cole has hurt Peter. He beat him up to the point that he now has trouble speaking and walking. Peter also has dreams of feeling worthless. Cole wants to help. He decides to try to get Peter to come to the island and spend time there. Cole feels he can show that he is a different person and doesn't want to hurt others. Pretend you are one of Peter's parents. Would you let your son go to the island with the person who beat him up? (Write 5 sentences explaining what you would do and why!)

7th Grade Christmas Carol - What should we tell Scrooge?

We have been reading and discussing A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. I want you to pretend that Scrooge comes and asks you for advice about what he should do? Should he give money to charity? Should Scrooge go to his nephew, Fred's, for Christmas? Maybe you think that Scrooge is a nice guy that is doing everything right? Write 5 complete sentences (remember how we begin and end sentences!) about what you would tell Scrooge if he came to ask you for advice!