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Archive for October, 2011

Online Language Arts textbook

Posted by lightgrade7 on 25th October 2011

Access your Language Arts textbook online at my.hrw.com. Type in the user name and password exactly as shown below. (Be sure to use capital letters.) User Name: STUDENT8702 Password: TEXTBOOK  

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Early Humans and the Rise of Civilization

Posted by lightgrade7 on 25th October 2011

Social Studies Review: You can review terms related to our study of Chapters 1-4 by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below. Vocabulary — Chapters 1-4

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Rise of Sumerian City-States – Vocabulary

Posted by lightgrade7 on 25th October 2011

Social Studies: You can review terms related to our study of Chapter 4, “The Rise of Sumerian City-States,” by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below. Rise of Sumerian City-States-Vocabulary  

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Homework for the week of 10/24 – 10/28

Posted by lightgrade7 on 24th October 2011

Language Arts Each week, complete your independent reading and your reading log. Hand it in by the first day of the next week. “Zoo” science fiction assignment. Due Wed., 10/26. Book talk project (note cards and typed summary). Due Thurs., 10/27. Reminder. Honors–Continue to work on your creative book project (due 11/1). (*Optional) Recommend a [...]

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Recommend a Great Book

Posted by lightgrade7 on 20th October 2011

Have you read a great book lately? Share the news with your classmates! Do so by clicking on the “Comments” button at the bottom of this post. In your comment, include: Book title and author. A very brief description of what the book is about and what you liked about it. (Do not give away [...]

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Map Challenge: Southwest Asia/Northern Africa

Posted by lightgrade7 on 19th October 2011

Practice identifying the countries in Southwest Asia and Northern Africa by following the link below. Southwest Asia/Northern Africa Map Challenge When you are able to identify them all without making more than 3 errors, complete the challenge in front of me at school during Learning Lab to earn extra credit in Social Studies. If you [...]

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Homework for the week of 10/17 – 10/21

Posted by lightgrade7 on 18th October 2011

Language Arts Each week, complete your independent reading and your reading log. Hand it in by the first day of the next week. Quiz on “Monsters Are Due” vocab.–Wed., 10/19. “Monsters Are Due,” Writing about theme. Due Fri., 10/21. Reminder. All students: Continue to work on your book talk (due 10/27); Honors–Continue to work on [...]

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The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street, Vocabulary

Posted by lightgrade7 on 12th October 2011

You can review terms related to our study of The Monsters are Due on Maple Street on Quia. You can play matching or concentration, review flashcards, or print out a list of the terms. The Monsters are Due on Maple Street–Vocabulary Practice in a mini-quiz

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Homework for the week of 10/11 – 10/14

Posted by lightgrade7 on 7th October 2011

Language Arts Each week, complete your independent reading and your reading log. Hand it in by the first day of the next week. Complete sentences for “Monsters Are Due…” Vocabulary. Due Thurs., 10/13. Book talk: Complete at least 3 notecards; type (and print) at least 2 paragraphs of your summary–Due Fri., 10/14. (Reminder–Book talks and [...]

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From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers–Vocabulary

Posted by lightgrade7 on 6th October 2011

Social Studies: You can review terms related to our study of Chapter 3, “From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers,” by using electronic flashcards or by playing matching or concentration on Quia by clicking the link below. From Hunters and Gatherers to Farmers-Vocabulary  

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History Alive online textbook

Posted by lightgrade7 on 4th October 2011

Social Studies You will be able to read your History Alive textbook online at learntci.com. Follow the directions you used in the computer lab. You should have a piece of paper with the directions and your password. See your teacher if you have any questions.    

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Homework for the week of 10/3 – 10/7

Posted by lightgrade7 on 3rd October 2011

Language Arts Each week, complete your independent reading, your reading log, and your response to the open-ended question. Hand it in by the first day of the next week. Review for quiz.  Quiz on Vocab. 2–Tues., 10/4. (You can practice with electronic flashcards here.) Test–Short stories, Thurs., 10/6. Check back for updates. Social Studies Your [...]

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