What I Value...

Lesson Recap
Today, we saw how writers used objects to express their feelings and emotions about a person or an idea. Writing symbolically is the next step. Sometimes the feelings a writers expresses for an object is their way of talking about how they feel about a person.

H/W - C/D Class and E/F Class only.  (Due: Thur)

Finish the writing that you started today about your special object. Possible content for your piece:

• Clear description of the object
• Anecdote associated with object
• Explanation of feelings tidied to object
• Advanced Writer Challenge: Symbolic message hidden in piece that reveals a little more about your identity and what you value   

Learning Behaviors

Based on today's performance at the start of class, what learning behaviors do you need to improve upon? - This blog post should be completed by Fri

Reminder: All Classes: Do not forget last night's H/W!

My Name

H/W. For tomorrow... bring in 2 items that represent you. Use this link to inspire you to choose objects that really represent what you value:

This video also gives you another idea. (If the object is big, bring a picture of the object)

e.g. My african statue represents my belief to give back to the world because...

H/W: All Classes
Ensure that you have at least one anecdote in your expose on your name. You can ask for your parents for the story, 'behind your name' for help.  Integrate your piece into slideshow.  Your final piece should clearly show how you feel about your name. (Due: Wed)

Approx length 16-25 lines of typed text on one or two slides.

Site 1    Site 2
Optional: Add an image to your slide associated with your text.

Read: 20-30mins EVERY NIGHT

Recap: The First Two Days

"The smartest person in the room"

Today, we discussed many of the characteristics of effective collaboration:

• Asking questions to encourage participation
• Using research to help decision making
• Dividing up tasks based on people's strengths
• Spending quality time on planning
• Servant leader - Leading from behind
• Being an 'upstander' (getting actively involved) not a 'bystander'

Now...Can you carry these ideas into your Math, Science, Social Studies group work projects?

The Friday Message
Will you give up when it gets tough, or will you show patience and perseverance? Win +1 for leaving a comment!

The Marshmallow Challenge

Getting Digitally Organized

Reading Log


My Identity Portfolio

My 7th Grade RLA

The Power of Words

Today, you were introduced to the 'power of words'

Some major take-aways:

• 'Fail - BIG' - Push yourself 
• Smash out of that comfort zone!
• Practice what you are BAD at!

H/W  (Due Fri)
Make sure you read for a minimum of 30minutes. You might be expected to discuss your reading in class tomorrow.

Write a comment under today's blog post that states something that you learned in RLA class.

Stick your 'Comfort Zone' in a special place near your desk. Take a photo of it and place the image on your blog. We will compare images in 3 months to see how you have stepped out. (Due:Next Monday)

Test: Log link