Patton 7th Grade Newsletter
November 22, 2024
English Language Arts
Unit 4 began with the memoir “Mississippi Solo”. Students used this piece to analyze the impact of figurative language as a literary tool. On Friday they took an assessment over the memoir, the elements of memoir, and the use of figurative language. Next week, we will spend time with the poem “The Drought”.
Ms. Paradies
Ms. Behrens
ESL
We will conclude our study about the American holiday of Thanksgiving this week. Students have enjoyed learning about this holiday. Please have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving break. I hope you have the opportunity to participate in this celebration. The food is wonderful!!
Ms. Hewitt
Math
7th grade math students are concluding their module of instruction on percentages. We've learned to solve problems involving percent of change (increase and decrease), sales tax, markup and markdown (discounts and rebates), simple interest and commissions. We worked through a module study guide on Friday and the kids will take the module 2 test on Monday, 25 November. Have a great weekend!
Mr. Ragan
Science
This week in Science we learned about sexual and asexual reproduction. Your students should be able to explain how genetic material is transferred offspring based on the type of reproduction. Next week we will learn about plant reproduction. I hope that everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving break.
Mrs. Raymond
Social Studies
We are wrapping up our section of World Geography! That means students need to use all the information that they have learned to create something. We are going to create pop-up books that depict the major aspects of geography over an assigned continent. I hope everyone has a safe and healthy weekend.
Mrs. Johnson
Students have begun work on their continents project! They should be aware of all project requirements; however, the instructions and rubric can be found on Google Classroom if they need more clarification. This project is due on Thursday, December 5th. Students should be tracking their progress in class as we spend time working on it! Enjoy your weekend!
Ms. Nelson
Automation and Robotics
AVID
This week in AVID we started a unit on career options. First students completed the o net survey to examine what careers match their interests. Then students research for their career presentations. Next week students will learn about a single point rubric use as their peers present and continue their research.
Mr. Hunter
Ms. Bessette
Drama 7
The stage exploded this week (figuratively, not literally) with props and lights and plenty of fun. This group is doing a great job preparing for their show on December 17th.
Ms. Paradies
Physical Education
All is well in PE! We have decided to delay our work in the weight room until after Thanksgiving break. This week all classes finished their hearing/vision tests during PE and we have also finished team handball. Next week is shortened due to Thanksgiving break, so students will be participating in Play 60. Students in Sports Conditioning, will continue their daily workouts. Feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have for your student!
*We will look to go outside as much as possible for PE (weather permitting). Please help us in reminding our students to bring water bottles and tennis shoes every day they have PE.
Coach Amon
Coach Dreiling
