There is no better gift you can give to your children than a love of reading. Statistics show that having a child choose their own reading material increases the likelihood that they will voluntarily practice reading. Our class code to place an order is YDJGTso feel free to make an order at any time online. I'll also be sending Scholastic flyers home periodically.
Recommended 7th Grade Reading
EL Resource Website for Multi-Lingual Dictionaries
Multiple Intelligences Video Link
Right Brain/Left Brain
Literary Devices Dictionary Website
From similes and metaphors to consonance and alliteration, there are literally hundreds of literary devices we need to remember and reference. This website is a fantastic resource for students to review the elements that make literature complex and wonderful!
Socratic Seminar Method
Socrates was the father of critical thinking. From serializing questions to encouraging open discussion, his methods are something we use often in the classroom for assessment. This linked presentation displays a lot of information about Socrates, his philosophies, and the practice of using Socratic Seminar in the classroom.
ZOONIVERSE
S.M.A.R.T. Goals
ELA EOG Comprehensive Website of ALL TESTED Standards