Volume 3, Issue 8, 7th Grade

March 10, 2014

Antarctica Newsletter
C R A N E M I D D L E S C H O O L
ReadingMr. Akins
7th and 8th grade Literarture Objective: students annotate structural elements of the plot, including subplots and parallel episodes in the text. I will analyze these elements by writing in the margins and using graphic organizers. Short Story/novella:The Flowers for Algernon pg. 33 Vocabulary 23 AR Reading: We test every week. If you are not reading 30 pages per diem you are not reading your weekly AR.

WritingMrs. Ciolek
Objectives: I will use effective techniques and relevant arguments to persuade. Essential Questions: What is an effective argumentative essay? What are the components of an effective argumentative essay?

Argumentative Essay Assessment all week!

ScienceMr. Ingersoll Objective UW.G7.1S.C2.PO3 I will conduct a controlled investigation, utilizing multiple trials, to test a hypothesis using scientific processes. Social Studies Mrs. Jahn 7th Grade and 8th Grade Reviewing for final test today Final test and binder check tomorrow (Tues 3/11/14) Essential Questions What are multiple trials? Why must an experiment be repeated? What makes a good conclusion? Make sure you complete your study guide 7th Grade Topics Womens Rights Progressive Era Agenda Write and carry out Speed Lab Collect data and write a conclusion Create a follow-up investigation based on your lab

Volume 3, Issue 8, 7th Grade

March 10, 2014

Antarctica Newsletter
MathMrs. Daniels
G7.4M.C1.PO4. Describe the relationship between the number of sides in a regular polygon and the sum of its interior angles. Student Friendly: I can describe the relationship between polygons and the sum of its interior angles. Essential Questions: 1) What types of angle relationships are there? How can you tell the difference between them? 2) What are supplementary, complementary, vertical, and adjacent angles? How are they used to find the missing measure of a figure? 3) What are interior angles? How can you find the sum of interior angles of a polygon? BT Assessment: Sum of Interior Angles Tuesday (3.11) Galileo Quiz: Tuesday (3.11) Review Concepts for AIMS Assessment. Focusing on Strand 1 (Numbers/Operations) & Strand 4 (Geometry/Measurement).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* Parents, a conference schedule was made at the end of last week. A paper was sent home with your child today to indicate your scheduled conference time. Mrs. Daniels will be calling home this week to confirm appointments. If you were not able to receive a scheduled appointment, we encourage you to attend during our open conference times. We look forward to meeting with you to discuss the progress of your child. Spring Break March 24th April 4th AIMS TESTING THURSDAY, APRIL 10th SCIENCE (8th grade) AND WRITING (7th grade) MONDAY, April 14th Reading & Math TUESDAY, April 15th Reading & Math THURSDAY, April 17th Reading & Math