Mrs. Alonso
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Mrs. Alonso Language Arts
GRADE 7
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| Laura Alonso | Room 202 |
| lalonso@berkeley87.org | 708.449.3755 |
CLASS INFORMATION

WHAT'S HAPPENING: WEEK OF MAY 14, 2012
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
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Continue Drama unit "Grandpa & the Statue"
Literary Skill: Dramatic Speeches Grammar: Subject Verb Agreement Spelling: Lesson 34 (MNO group) Lesson 35 (PQR group) WIN: Step Up to Comprehension: Careers
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Continue Drama unit "My Head is Full of Starshine" Grammar: Subject Verb Agreement Spelling: Continue lesson 34 or 35 WIN: Continue project from Monday
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Comprehension work on Comparative selections Literary Skill: Bias Spelling: Continue Lesson 34 or 35 WIN: Reading for Information: "Serious About Plays" |
Comparative selections test Library visit WIN: Academic Vocabulary and puzzle
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Test Strategies text practice Grammar quiz: Subject Verb Agreement Spelling test 34 (MNO) or 35 (PQR)
WIN: Step Up to Comprehension: "Classified Index" 8th Grade Class Night
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS: WEEK OF MAY 14, 2012
| MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
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Finish spelling assignment Review grammar notes Pleasure reading--30 minutes |
Finish Spelling assignment Review grammar notes Pleasure reading--30 minutes |
Review this week's stories for tomorrow's selection test Finish spelling assignment Review grammar notes Pleasure reading--30 minutes Bring student identification card for tomorrow's library visit
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Finish spelling assignment and study for Friday's test Grammar quiz on Friday: Subject Verb Agreement Pleasure reading--30 minutes
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Pleasure reading--30 minutes every night over the weekend |
Berkeley School District 87 Grading Scale
92-100 A
83-91 B
74-82 C
65-73 D
64-0 F

HOMEWORK POLICY
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| CLASSROOM HOMEWORK POLICY |
| Homework is assigned to reinforce skills learned in class. Students usually have time to begin homework in class and ask questions if necessary. All work is due as assigned. |
FAVORITE LINKS
Spelling Practice: www.zaner-bloser.com
Fun Links: www.scholastic.com

CLASSROOM RULES:

| We follow District 87 classroom rules. Also, students are expected to be positive, to be prepared, to pay attention, to be prompt, and to persevere. This means we have a happy attitude, we have our supplies and homework, we are active learners, we show up to class on time, and we never give up. Refer to the student handbook for details. |
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS:
Welcome Mrs. P. Gavac as our co-teacher during periods 1 & 2.
Please remember to check your child's assignment notebook.









