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Diana, Rob

 

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Mr. Diana

Sections: 7-2 and 7-7, language arts  CLASSROOM: 227
E-MAIL: rdiana@berkeley87.org VOICEMAIL: 708-449-3217

"Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today." ~Malcom X

Terra Nova testing-- May 8th & May 9th 

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK: April 30-May 4

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

Reading Workshop-- Nonfiction Strategies (1st period)

"What it Takes to Lead"

  • Activate prior knowledge-- Real-life connection
  • Introduce vocabulary words-- partner work

"What it Takes to Lead"

  • Preview text; write predictions
  • Discuss the big question

NO WIN TODAY DUE TO TERRA NOVA TESTING

"What it Takes to Lead"

  • Read article; focusing on the 5Ws

"What it Takes to Lead"

  • Writing Workshop

Reading Workshop-- Novel Studies      (2nd period)

"The Westing Game

  • Chapter 26 with exit slip
  • Independent reading

The Westing Game

  • Chapters 27 and 28

The Westing Game

NO WIN TODAY DUE TO TERRA NOVA TESTING

The Westing Game

  • Chapters 29 & 30

The Westing Game

  • Review for final test; including mystery vocabulary

English 7-2 & 7-4

  • Introduce spelling unit 23-- complete word sort
  • Notes on Possessive pronouns

 

  • Review possessive pronouns
  • Review unit 23

 

7-4 WILL NOT MEET TODAY DUE TO TERRA NOVA TESTING 

  • Review Possessive pronouns
  • Review unit 23

Library

  • Possessive pronouns and spelling
  • Unit 23 test
  • Reflexive pronouns notes

Literature 7-2 & 7-4

  •  Vocab-o-gram
  • Reading warm-up
  • Folk Tale activity
  • Read the selection
  • complete exit slip
  • Writing activity
  • Selection test
  • Abbreviations review

 

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS FOR THE WEEK OF: 5/7

 

    Students will have time to at least start their homework in class. All assignments, unless otherwise stated, will be due the following day. 

***Students will be able to stay after school Monday-Thursday for extra help until 4pm. 

 

 

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY

 

  • Independent reading
  • Unit 23 word sort(if not finished in class)
  • Compare/Contrast worksheet\
  • Independent reading

 

 

  • Independent reading

 

 

  • Independent reading
  • review for spelling test tomorrow
  • review for selection test
  • Independent reading

**SEE YOUR CHILD'S ASSIGNMENT NOTEBOOK FOR EXACT PAGES 

 

 

 

 


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Berkeley School District 87 Grading Scale

A 100%-92%
B 91%-83%
C 82%-74/%
D 73%-65%
F 64% and below

 


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HOMEWORK POLICY

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CLASSROOM HOMEWORK POLICY

Please check assignment notebooks each night for assignments. Students are given time at the end of period to make sure they have all homework recorded properly. In most cases, they will be given time in class to at least start assignments.

When students are absent, it is is their responsibility to find out which assignments they missed. Parents are always welcome to call the office to request homework be sent to the office to pick up at the end of the day. Students are allowed as many days as missed to make up their missed work.

On Mondays-Thursdays students will be able to stay after school for more help with any homework or content that is discussed in class.

 

 

 

 


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CLASSROOM RULES

I have very high expectations for all of my students academically and in their behavior. If behavior problems occur, I will conference with the student either in the hallway or after class. Yet, if the behavior continues, I will contact a parent/guardian. If the student's behavior is more extreme, an after school detention with me or an office referral will be issued.

In addition to my classroom rules, I expect students to also follow the District 87 Rules of Conduct which are:

  • Follow directions when given
  • Stay on task; work
  • Keep hands, feet, and objects away from others
  • Come prepared for class
  • Respect yourself, others, and everyone's property

 

 

 

 


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FIELD TRIPS

WHEN  
WHERE  
FEE (IF  ANY)  
WHAT TO BRING  
   

BE SURE TO RETURN SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP BY

 


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