June 11, 2013

Thank-you for a GREAT YEAR!!!!

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CCPS Summer Reading Program

Have a WONDERFUL time traveling around the world this summer.  Make sure the CCPS map is visible somewhere in your home and mark it daily.

Here is the link for you to keep:  http://libguides.ccpsnet.net/summer_reading

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June 7, 2013

None, but you can ALWAYS READ!

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June 6, 2013

Key Syllable - #25

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June 5, 2013

Titanic Crossword

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June 4, 2013

Journal Writing: "Inform someone what you are planning to do this summer.  Be specific with details."
(Patrick W.)

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June 3, 2013

Vocabulary - Prefix:  inter- worksheet.

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Friday, May 31st

None, but you can always READ!

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Thursday, May 30th

Key Syllable - #24

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Wednesday, May 29th

Vocabulary - Suffix worksheet

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Tuesday, May 28th

Journal Writing:  "Tell a story where you were trapped in a castle.  What did you do?  What happened?"
(Hunter F.)

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May 23, 2013

Key Syllable #23.

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May 22, 2013

Vocabulary:  Prefixes and Suffixes worksheet

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May 21, 2013

Journal Writing:  "Write a letter to the school to try to persuade them to make lunches longer.  Be specific with details."  (Conner C.)

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May 20, 2013

Vocabulary - ize worksheet.

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Barnes and Noble Book Fair

Barnes and Noble Book Fair

5:30-8:00

May 17, 2013

None, but you can always READ!

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May 16, 2013

Key Syllable - #23

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May 15, 2013

Vocabulary:  Suffix -ize

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May 14, 2013

Journal Writing - YOUR TURN!

Write three prompts:  these may be:

1.  Expository
2.  Persuasive
3.  Narrative

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May 13, 2013

None - SOL Testing

SOL PREPARATION WEEK

May 6th - 10th

 7th Grade Reading Test:  

MAY 13, 2013

This week there will be no written homework.  All students should practice the numerous activities provided on Edmodo.

Remember:

1.  Practice a little each night.

2.  Read your novels - 30 minutes per evening.

3.  Eat a good dinner the night before (May 12, 2013).

4.  Make sure to also have a good breakfast on May 13, 2013.

YOU ARE ALL GOING TO DO FANTASTIC!  Do not worry about a thing.  :)  Good Luck!!!!!

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May 3, 2013

None, but you can always READ!

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May 2, 2013

Key Syllable #21

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May 1, 2013

Vocabulary:  Suppose/Assume worksheet

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April 30, 2013

Journal Writing:  Your bike has been stolen!  Write and solve a short mystery title "The Case of the Missing Bike."

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April 29, 2013

Vocabulary:  Suffix -ian worksheet

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April 26, 2013

None, but you can always READ!

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April 25, 2013

Key Syllable #21

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April 24, 2013

Vocabulary worksheet:  typical / standard


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April 23, 2013

Journal Writing:  With so many plants growing in the spring there are lots of chores to do, such as mowing grass, weeding flower beds, and planting vegetables.  Describe a new invention that would make performing these chores easier.

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April 22, 2013

Vocabulary:  Suffix worksheet:  -ible


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April 15-19, 2013

I (We) are/am SO PROUD of YOU!!!  The classes met and/or exceeded their SMART GOAL TEST!  Job well done!!!!!!!!

As promised, there will be no homework this week.  But, do be prepared to work really hard in the upcoming weeks with your homework, as the SOL test is right around the corner.

Much love and THANK-YOU to all of you!!!



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April 12, 2013

None, but you can always READ!


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April 11, 2013

Key Syllable #20


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April 10, 2013

Vocabulary Development:   Suffix -able


Suffix Worksheet - will be handed out in class.  You are responsible for bringing the worksheet home, completing the homework and turning it in the following day.  




*If you forgot the worksheet, it is posted for you on edline, but you will have to complete the work on notebook paper and turn it in the following day.


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April 9, 2013

Journal Writing:  If you could fill a basket with your favorite things, what would your basket contain?  List five items and explain what they mean to you.

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March 29, 2013

End of 3rd Nine Weeks.  Have a wonderful Spring Break!

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March 28, 2013

None, you've earned it!

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March 27, 2013

SOL WRITING SIMULATION TEST

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March 26, 2013

NONE:  Get plenty of rest and have a good breakfast.  You are going to do GREAT!!!

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March 22, 2013

None, but you can always READ.

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March 21, 2013

Key Syllable #19

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March 20, 2013

Spelling Sentences - COMPOUND

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March 19, 2013

Journal Writing:  Some states have now made it illegal to drive while talking on a hand-held cellular phone. Do you think this is a good law that should be passed in other states as well? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

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March 18, 2013

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Unit 12:  Changing y to i

cities
mummies
supplies
families
varied
centuries
colonies
applies

*Remember to look up the singular forms of these words.

March 13, 2013

Spelling Sentences - Compound

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March 14, 2013

Key Syllable Second Quarter Test

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March 15, 2013

None, but you can always READ!

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March 12, 2012

Journal Writing:  Is reading fiction a waste of time? Why or why not? Explain your answer using specific reasons and examples to support your position.

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March 11, 2012

Spelling Definitions and Parts of Speech

Lesson #10:  Easily Confused Words

affect
effect
adopt
adapt
device
devise
decent
descent

No affixes this week.  :)

March 8, 2013

None, but you can always READ!

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March 7, 2013

Key Syllable - #17

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