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7th and 8th grade Reading/Language Arts

 

Sections 7-6 and 8-5

Ms. Argiro Vranas Room 225
avranas@berkeley87.org VOICEMAIL:  (708) 449-3260

 


CLASS INFORMATION

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
7th Grade 8th Grade

Literature:  
Dramatic speeches: dialogue and monologues
Grandpa and the Statue, p. 867
My Head is Full of Starshine, p. 875

Writing:  
Reading Creative Project and presentations


Persuasive Speech:
presentations, peer evaluations, question/answer sessions, and personal reflections

** Boat Trip on Thursday, May 17
** Class Night on Friday, May 18
 

 


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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS   7th grade homework is in blue; 8th grade homework is in red

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY



Work on IRP

Reflection/evaluation (on the back of your rubric) due the day after your presentation. 

 

Work on IRP

Reflection/evaluation (on the back of your rubric) due the day after your presentation. 


Work on IRP

Reflection/evaluation (on the back of your rubric) due the day after your presentation. 



Work on IRP

Study for test on Grandpa and the Statue and 
My Head is Full of Starshine

Reflection/evaluation (on the back of your rubric) due the day after your presentation. 

 

 

Work on IRP

Reflection/evaluation (on the back of your rubric) due the day after your presentation. 

Rehearse your speech and be prepared!!!

Personal reflection letter to me due day after your speech.

Rehearse & prepare!
 


Personal reflection letter to me due day after your speech. 

 

Rehearse & prepare!

Personal reflection letter to me due day after your speech. 

Rehearse & prepare!

Personal reflection letter to me due day after your speech. 

Rehearse & prepare!

Personal reflection letter to me due day after your speech.

 

Note: This homework schedule is subject to change.

 


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Berkeley School District 87 Grading Scale

 Grade  Percentage Equivalent
A    92% - 100%
B    83% - 91%
C    74% - 82%
D    65% - 73%
F    0% - 64%

 


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HOMEWORK POLICY

CLICK TO VIEW BERKELEY 87 HOMEWORK PROGRAM

CLASSROOM HOMEWORK POLICY
Students are expected to submit homework on time.  All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class.  

 


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CLASSROOM RULES

Students are expected to follow the District 87 Rules of Conduct:

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

Students are also expected to follow the school's 3 B's:
1. Be there and ready
2. Be respectful
3. Be safe

Students not following the classroom and district rules will earn the appropriate consequence as outlined in the Berkeley School District 87 handbook.

 

 


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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

For us to work together to promote your child's growth and learning, I will send home with your child bi-monthly grade reports so that you can review his/her academic progress. These grade reports include grades for homework, class-work, tests, quizzes, projects, etc. in my language arts and reading classes.  

Please ask your child for his/her grade reports, and sign and date both grade reports indicating that you have reviewed the grades with your child.  Students must return the signed grade reports to me the following Monday for a homework grade in each class.
 

 


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FIELD TRIPS:  TBD

WHEN  
WHERE  
FEE (IF  ANY)  
WHAT TO BRING  

BE SURE TO RETURN SIGNED PERMISSION SLIP BY [DATE]


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