Conferences are soon approaching. Make sure you have at least one book read.
Conferences are student lead, and you will need to update your parents on your Reading and Math Improvement as demonstrated by the MAP (Measures of Academic Improvement) Scores. Be sure to have some samples of your work in your folder from each class.
Book Fair will start Friday, February 11th and continue through Thursday, February 17th.
Sunday, February 6, 2011
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Multiple Intelligences
Learning Styles and Habits of Mind
Learn How to Use Your Learning Style
In September, all students complete the multiple intelligences inventory. The information from this is graphed by each student, and the strengths identified are used to reinforce learning. As we learn and review content, lessons are designed to address different learning styles, and study skills taught which use the strengths of each individual student.
http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm
Learning about Thinking - Habits of Mind
How you think about learning and the Habits of Mind that you develop can shape your future. We explore Habits of Mind and work on developing habits for success. Habits of Mind Summary (From the Habits of Mind Teacher Network http://www.habitsofmind.org/)
Learn How to Use Your Learning Style
In September, all students complete the multiple intelligences inventory. The information from this is graphed by each student, and the strengths identified are used to reinforce learning. As we learn and review content, lessons are designed to address different learning styles, and study skills taught which use the strengths of each individual student.
http://surfaquarium.com/MI/inventory.htm
Learning about Thinking - Habits of Mind
How you think about learning and the Habits of Mind that you develop can shape your future. We explore Habits of Mind and work on developing habits for success. Habits of Mind Summary (From the Habits of Mind Teacher Network http://www.habitsofmind.org/)
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Excellence in Education Award Nomination
Today, Chris Burn, President of the Iowa State Education Association, announced Bonnie Culp Smith has been nominated for the teaching excellence award. An awards dinner will be held November 18th in Des Moines at the Hy Vee Center where the final winners will be announced. Mrs. Smith is a runner up for this award.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Tone & Mood Video
Recognizing TONE and MOOD when reading is an essential skill needed to fully understand any narrative. You should always try to picture the meaning of the words. This video is simply a short project showing pictures and words together.
Video posted to the right
Video posted to the right
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Friday, July 30, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Monday, June 14, 2010
Sunday, May 30, 2010
The End of the school year is fast approaching.
I've enjoyed teaching all of you this year.
Our MAP Tests (Measure of Academic Progress)
showed wonderful improvement from the first test in the Fall to the last one in the Spring.
Great Work 7th Grade Readers !
ITBS SCORES
The Clarke 7th grade classes for the last 5 years have been the highest scoring group in our entire AEA 14 !
Congratulations!
Check here in late summer and find out about my travels.
First trip will be to Colorado, then I may take a group to Washington DC.
I've enjoyed teaching all of you this year.
Our MAP Tests (Measure of Academic Progress)
showed wonderful improvement from the first test in the Fall to the last one in the Spring.
Great Work 7th Grade Readers !
ITBS SCORES
The Clarke 7th grade classes for the last 5 years have been the highest scoring group in our entire AEA 14 !
Congratulations!
Check here in late summer and find out about my travels.
First trip will be to Colorado, then I may take a group to Washington DC.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Scholastic Book Fair
Book Fair will be open 8am-8pm daily Tuesday-Thursday.
This year you may also order on line.
Stop by on your way to the Science Fair Tuesday Night!
This year you may also order on line.
Stop by on your way to the Science Fair Tuesday Night!
Conference Week- March 29-April 2
ABC Books on Roots of Words - DUE MOnday
All Graded Papers must be in By Monday pm for 3rd Quarter.
We have finished the Unit on Rikki Tikki Tavi (be sure to watch the video on this site and see how it differs from the actual story).
This week we will be Continuing our work on Conflicts by working on Kipling's Poem "IF", and then starting the short story entitled, Three Skeleton Key.
During April, in connection with the Census, we will do some work on Population Density.
Fourth Quarter all 7th graders are to select a Holocaust book and read it independently.
You will be making a Passport book about your main character. Other activities will follow.
Check back often for updates.
Mrs. Smith
All Graded Papers must be in By Monday pm for 3rd Quarter.
We have finished the Unit on Rikki Tikki Tavi (be sure to watch the video on this site and see how it differs from the actual story).
This week we will be Continuing our work on Conflicts by working on Kipling's Poem "IF", and then starting the short story entitled, Three Skeleton Key.
During April, in connection with the Census, we will do some work on Population Density.
Fourth Quarter all 7th graders are to select a Holocaust book and read it independently.
You will be making a Passport book about your main character. Other activities will follow.
Check back often for updates.
Mrs. Smith
Monday, March 8, 2010
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