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Category Archives: Grade 7
Why Reading Matters
Vocabulary Log, Part 2
Location: Vocabulary Notebook
One new activity that we will add to this semester’s learning is the Vocabulary Log for your Yellow Lists. In your notebook, you have been keeping track of your lists and quizzes, while the activities have been stored in your OWL. Starting this semester, this is the order for your Vocabulary Notebook:
Yellow List
Vocabulary Log
Quiz
The Vocabulary Log is another independent learning opportunity. Here are some of the benefits:
1. Extends your learning beyond the classroom
2. Helps you to decode the meaning of unfamiliar words
3. Increases your vocabulary bank for writing and speaking
FORMAT UPDATE: Here is what your Vocabulary Log MUST look like:
YL# – Vocabulary Log
| Number | Date Found | Stem or Vocabulary | Complete Sentence | Source | Decoded meaning | Dictionary Definition |
| Example | 1/05 | PRIM | ” . . . . primary school . . . ” | “Article Title” & Source Name | prim means first so maybe it means the first school | “preparatory to something else in a continuing process” |
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| 5 |
** You must have at least 5 entries in your log.
** Read online newspapers or magazines so that you give yourself the best opportunities to encounter challenging words. 
Revisiting Previously Written Posts
Do Your Research: https://caskey.edublogs.org/2011/09/13/falser-words-were-never-spoken/
Show Instead of Tell: https://caskey.edublogs.org/2011/09/13/how-can-you-show-instead-of-tell/
Grammar Independent Practice
REMINDER:
Grade 6: Complete Levels 1-3 for #1-4. Note: Phrases (appositives and prepositional only for now).
Grade 7: Complete Levels 1-4
Wednesday, February 27
There are no tutorials in the morning because I will be at faculty meeting. For those of you who need to show or turn in work to me, please take them to the front office and ask Mrs. Francois to put it in my mailbox.
Sharing Learning through Social Media
When I read articles and research that are relevant to gifted education, I try to share the learning through a number of avenues to reach my colleagues and friends. Sometimes, I will post them here, but most of the time, I post these via tweets, which can be found on the blog. You do not need a Twitter account to access the links. I encourage to read these findings. I find them to be of immense value as both a parent and an educator of gifted children.
GT MENSA Program for Parents & Game Night for Students
From Frisco SAGE:
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
6-8 PM (Parent program begins at 6:30 PM)
Cobb Middle School Cafe (Click on link for map)
9400 Teel Parkway Frisco, TX 75033
Those who wish to attend should RSVP to FriscoSAGE@gmail.com.
This is a very impromptu parent meeting and game night… She will be speaking on the subject of PERFECTIONISM in the gifted student as well as talking about MENSA’s student program and the benefits for our children.
Students are welcome to attend and bring strategy games. Because this is such a last-minute program this time, we will not be able to provide a meal, but we will have snacks and bottled water provided. They are welcome to bring in food to eat during game night if they wish as well. Friends and siblings are welcome as well, though siblings that are not yet school age will need parent supervision. Students will need to remain in the game area during the meeting as the meeting is geared towards parents. If your middle or high school student would like to attend the meeting, we can certainly accommodate that if you feel it is appropriate for them.
This is for all ages of GT students.
Tangerine and Sinkholes
SB, 3.14
1. Research information about sinkholes for clearer understanding.
2. Search, find, and read a true report of an amazing rescue and record your findings on pg. 193, SB. If you do not find any interesting or amazing reports through your independent search, you can read a true report by clicking here.
3. Complete the assignment on p. 194, SB.
Stretch Your Thinking: Reread the entries dated September 9 and September 11. What is Paul’s self-concept according to the information from September 9 (at this point in the novel)? Think about the juxtaposition of Paul’s self-concept and the event on September 11. How are the two connected?
“In literature, juxtaposition is a literary device wherein the author places a person, concept, place, idea or theme parallel to another. The purpose of juxtaposing two directly/indirectly related entities close together in literature is to highlight the contrast between the two and compare them. This literary device is usually used for etching out a character in detail, creating suspense or lending a rhetorical effect.” (literary-devices.com)
Outstanding Students Update
Outstanding Student recognition is based on the following factors:
Commitment to learning
Mastery of learning
Excellence in work
Excellence in character
1st 6 Weeks:
Sean
Aubrey
Rohan
Dorothy
Hannah
Varunika
2nd 6 Weeks:
Bienvenido
Vandana
Aditi
Harrison
Haley
Braden
3rd 6 Weeks:
Arsha
Muhyiel
Ksheera
Preston
Drashti
Alex