Over The Break Assignment

Hi Students---

I hope by now you are enjoying your Christmas vacation. I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the wonderful writing i received from you on the Friday before the break. I am grateful that many of you know how to write a four square essay and others are developing. When we return on January third, you will be  expected to bring in 2 book reports with covers. The first is based on literature, of which you can have read to you on one of the literature links i provided on this blog. There are several sites for e-books and others to have books read aloud. The second book report has to be non-fiction. This simply means to report on something you read that is actual fact or rather a true story. If you don't have subtopics, use three of the five w's Be sure to use the 4 square format and include a completed graphic organizer with transitions and bullet the response under each subtopic. If you can type your book report and bring both in with the argument summary on Tuesday January 3, 2012 .  You will see links with the assignment and also the 4 square template.
Meanwhile, I am wishing you a happy Holiday season and a Happy New Years.
See you in 2012.
Stay safe.
Ms. Abu

I Love Mrs. P's Read Alouds

Hi There,

I added Mrs P's because it's oral storytelling format allows for you to listen, relax and watch as the story is being told. This format is not for everyone because everyone has a different learning style. Anyway, if you enjoy this  format have fun. Take notes on your 4 square graphic organizer and playback for accuracy.


http://www.mrsp.com/mrspvideos/mrspvideos.html

Ms. Abu

Over the Christmas Break Projects

Hi 6-8th Grade ELA Students

I hope its okay that I started the SHR Scholars Club and that you all belong to it. I knew that all of you desire to become SCHOLARS and so I formed the Club. I hoped that your teachers, parents and the world would see that YOU are taking a greater role in working responsibility toward achieving success.

Over the Christmas break, I know you want to enjoy family and friends. So, I decided not to overwhelm you with too much homework. But, the ELA test is coming up and we must all work hard to achieve excellence and not lose ground. So I have prepared links for you to do 2 book reports and 1 argument summary. 

You must return on Jan 3, 2011 with ONE FICTION AND ONE NON-FICTION BOOK REPORT and one ARGUMENT SUMMARY.

This week before the break , will be all about 4 SQUARE WRITING. At the end, I will discuss with you how to do a  4 SQUARE BOOK REPORT and provide you with a template. 

Ms. Abu

I would like to be a scholar in whatever I do, a scholar is never finished, he is always seeking and I am always seeking.
Ahmad Jamal

Vocabulary Test

Hi There,

I hope this message finds you well. I am looking for eager learners...Ready and thirsty for knowledge. By now, if you are looking daily on this page, its an indication that you are taking responsibility for your progress. Please note that on Tuesday December 20, 2011. I will give you a test on the vocabulary words associated with your texts. They include: Night, The Giver and Romiette and Julio. I have provided a fun way for you to learn new vocabulary words, take advantage of this opportunity and study.

Also join the site use your email to follow. You can also comment.

thanks for your cooperation
Ms. Abu

The Giver

Hi  Eighth Graders--

We are still deciding on the novel we will read as a grade. Meanwhile, since you are not enjoying the Giver. We will read the Novio Boy, one because it  fits in with the new common core curriculum map and secondly, it is a play. I think a play lends itself to greater textual inactiveness and the topics explored in Novio Boy are typical stuff teens experience. I will prepare the first lesson for Monday December 19th 2011.

Ms. Abu

Vocabulary Quizlet for Root Words, Prefixes, and Suffixes

The Quizlet website is a great way to learn vocabulary words interactively. They have several games that make vocabulary learning for interactive and fun.  Try out the features and see how quick and fun it is to learn  new words. The best aspect of this site is the applications for mobile phones. You can even study using its application on your phone. ( set it up when you go home) Next month we will work learning root words, prefixes and suffixes. Knowledge of prefixes, suffixes and roots words will help you to figure out  unknown words.
http://quizlet.com/4235244/7th-grade-root-words-assigned-1-31-11-flash-cards/

8th Grade- The Giver by Lois Lowry

 Hi Students:
As you know, we are reading Lois  Lowry's Novel, The Giver. With every text, there are new vocabulary words that need our attention. In order for us to make progress as a learner, we have to expand our vocabulary.
There are 68 or more vocabulary words attached to this assignment. Please explore and learn the word meanings so that you will expand your vocabulary and prepare for the upcoming vocabulary test planned for you on Dec 20, 2011. Please be advised that these words do not replace the words you are given daily but rather they are an opportunity to meet the needs of all learners by differentiating  how vocabulary words are provided in this class. Learn the synonyms, antonyms, parts of speech, and definitions of each word and you will  do well on the exam.
Thanks for you cooperation and effort. You will see the reward.

http://quizlet.com/1255921/the-giver-flash-cards/

Elie Wiesels Night Vocabulary Flash Cards

 Hi 7th Graders,
As you know we are reading the book Night everyday in our class. I will be covering the comprehension skills and i am holding you responsible for looking up the parts of speech, definition, antonyms, synonyms and learning how to use the vocabulary words in a sentence.

These are the vocabulary words from the Elie's Wiesel's Memoir Night. There are 44 words. Please study the words and the meanings so that you will  do well on the vocabulary test I am preparing for you on Dec 20, 2011. Let me know if this activity is helpful.

http://quizlet.com/7144232/night-flash-cards/

Romiette & Julio Vocabulary Words from Sharon Draper's Novel

 Dear 6th Grade students:
If you will take time to study and learn the vocabulary words on this page.It will show that you are taking responsibility for your own learning and success. I prepared these words so that you can learn the meanings and
do well on the vocabulary word test I prepared for you on  December 20, 2011. As you study the word using the flashcards. remember you need to know antonyms, synonyms, a part of speech, definition and how to use each word in a sentence. Please be advised that this activity is to differentiate  and meet the needs of all learners. This does not replace the daily homework word assignments you are given daily but  to reinforce them by adding more words to your vocabulary.

http://quizlet.com/2193716/romiette-and-julio-vocabulary-flash-cards/

The Scholars Club

Welcome-Students

I am so excited to welcome you to the Scholars Club blog. This is a great opportunity to be creative and inspire others  who are also embracing our common core curriculum map journey. Just in case you are thinking what in the world is a "common core curriculum map journey" I am here to tell you that it is a  charted course designed to combine rigor with thinking critically through literary learning. The experiences are uniquely developed to meet goals in preparing you for college readiness, so that when you get into college you will have met the requirements for excellence and there will be little or no need for remedial classes.

This week all 7th graders will begin the Memoir Night. It is an informational text that tells the true story of the Holocaust Survivor Elie Wiesel. This author is also the winner of the Nobel Peace prize.
The 8th graders will begin the begin  The Giver and the 6th graders will begin Sharon Draper's Romiette & Julio.  Every text will have an essential question and will address, the comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking and include the integration of information text with literature. Plans are being made as you read this to create interactive units that will make learning fun and show case you work.

I want you to know that I respect you very much as learners. Itt is for this reason that i created this blog. I want to you to have the opportunity to get resources and  get ahead with your work. I want to give you the chance to learn and grow, as I guide and oversee the process.

Your teacher,
 Ms. Abu