Wednesday, May 20th, 2020 – 7th grade work

Good morning 7th graders,

Welcome to Wacky Wednesday – the day where you let your flair flag fly high! We have definitely entered my wheelhouse. Hats! Glasses! Hair! Accessories! Methods of walking! Even your lunch can be wacky! Have fun with it and remember to share your spirit with Mrs. Skokan.

Today you have four to five items for your Literature / LA To Do List:

  • Daily Reading (20 – 35 minutes)
  • Daily Journal (5 – 15 minutes)
  • Read Chapter 6 of The Outsiders (10 – 20 minutes)
  • Sunglasses check in (3 – 5 minutes)
  • Message for Mr. Tice (up to you!)

Let’s get started!

  1. Daily Reading (20 – 35 minutes)
    • You know the expectations:
      • Read for 15 to 30 minutes
      • Complete your reading log entry
      • Vary your type of evidence
      • Contact me with questions!
  2. Daily Journal (5 – 15 minutes)
    • Write on your own prompt or use the one below:
      • Prompt: Tell me a story, real or fantastical, that includes at least one of the following elements: a jigsaw puzzle, a baking competition, “I wonder what would happen if I just…”
  3. Read Chapter 6 of The Outsiders (10 – 20 minutes)
    • Chapter 6 is due on Friday, 5/22
    • You will have Chapter 5 questions to work on tomorrow (today I’m giving you time for other things)
  4. Sunglasses check in (3 – 5 minutes)
    • Send me a picture or call me on Teams to show me the current state of your sunglasses
    • Whether you have started, finished, or not even touched your sunglasses – YOU MUST CHECK IN WITH ME TODAY (WEDNESDAY, 5/20/2020)!
      • I was internet shouting, so you know I’m serious.
  5. Message for Mr. Tice (up to you!)
    • Check your email for a message from the school
    • If you want to make a card, video, digital message of support for Mr. Tice, contact me and we can come up with some ideas.
    • I will have a Teams chat open today during class time, in case you want to drop in with any questions, concerns, or suggestions!

Have a wacky day and reach out if you need help or want to share!