November News

Choose one of the news articles from the current issue of Upfront Magazine. Write a response to the article of your choice based on your answers to the following questions:

What did you learn that you didn't know before reading the article?
What is your opinion on this issue and why?
What other comments do you have about this week's magazine?

After writing your response, leave some comments on the seventh, eighth, and ninth grade students' blog responses.

What's the Buzz with Spelling? Practice!

Here are some resources to help you practice for the GIS Spelling Bee!



On the Scripps National Spelling Bee website, www.spellingbee.com, you can sign up for free resources to help you prepare for the Spelling Bee, including additional word lists and extra practice. 

The link for this page is:
http://spellingbee.com/wordclub

Another great site I found provides Spelling Bee practice by combining spelling, vocabulary, and reading skills. 
https://www.learner.org/interactives/spelling/

Another fun, interactive spelling game is 
http://www.arcademics.com/games/spelling-bees/spelling-bees.html

Dictionary games:
http://myspellit.com/
http://www.wordcentral.com/
http://www.merriam-webster.com/

I have played all these games myself! They are all fun and challenging, and there is something for every level. 

Post some comments about which practice activities you used. What did you think of these activities? Which ones are the most helpful? What other ways are you practicing for the Spelling Bee?

Happy Spelling!

Teenage Sailing Adventure

What is your opinion of Abby Sunderland's solo sailing adventure? Was it foolish or wise for someone her age to attempt such a trip alone? Refer to your media sources for evidence and cite them with your examples. Due Mon., Sep. 28.

Bold Actions in Meeting Challenges

The stories we are reading in Collection 1 in class explore what it means to fearlessly face challenges that may confront us, even if it means that we will not be successful in meeting that challenge. Think of a time in which you or people you know faced a very difficult challenge. What was it? How did you/they handle it? Were you/they successful in the outcome?

Welcome back to school!

So, here you are on your seventh grade Language Arts blog. Now that you have found it, please post a comment about what you would like to learn in Language Arts this year.