1. August 2016
Mrs. Burchette

2. Homework and Important Dates:
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Journal
Table of Contents
Date
Title
Page
8/10/16
What Would You Change? 1
Homework and Important Dates:
Independent Reading Selection– by Monday, August 15, 2016
Homework for Parents– due Monday, August 15, 2016
Warm-Up:
Turn in any syllabi, inventories, letters, etc. that you still owe me to the class tray.
Update agenda and pick up your notebook. (I have not been able to cover all of them yet, so be careful when picking them up.)
Set up three columns on your “Journal Table of Contents Page” (Section 3 of your notebook). Use the example to the right as a guide.

3. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Page 1: What Would You Change?
Be sure to number every page.
Journal:
Page 1: What Would You Change?
Finish this thought: If I could change one thing about myself it would be… (if you can't think of anything, you might want to consider telling how you got to be perfect!) 
8/10/16—What Would You Change?
-- record response here
Always record the date and the title.
Respond to the question or prompt.

4. Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Learning Target: I will review the basic parts of speech. Today’s Agenda: Journal #1 Parts of Speech Review

5. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Parts of Speech Review
As you view each of the film clips, complete the graphic organizer provided.

6. Wednesday, August 10, 2016 Parts of Speech Review
Resource
Table of Contents
Date
Title
Page
8/10/16
Parts of Speech Review 1
Parts of Speech Review
Set up three columns on your “Resource Table of Contents Page” (Section 1 of your notebook). Use the example to the right as a guide.
Secure today’s graphic organizer on page 1 of your Resource Section. (You may use tape, glue, etc.)

7. Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Homework for Parents It is so important to me that we work together as a team and know each other well! In order to start that off, I have a homework assignment for YOU!  In 1,000 words or less, write a letter that introduces your child to me. I get to know the “student” side of your child, but I know that there is much more to him/her. Please know that I am only reading it for content – I am not concerned with grammar or spelling, and it can be in any language! This assignment can be turned in as soon as it’s finished, but is due on Monday, August 15, Letters may be sent in with your student or ed to the teacher. Even though there is a “due date,” I will accept these letters at any time during the year! Due: Monday, August 15th, 2016

8. Wednesday, August 10, 2016
Independent Reading Selection You will need to have a book with you at all times during 7th grade. These books will be used in both your reading class and your language arts class. You are free to choose whatever book you like for reading. You will have a Reading Performance Task due at the end of the first six weeks. We will go over the requirements for your project on Monday, but I wanted you to be aware that there will be a project coming up. Due: Monday, August 15th, 2016