Hello 6th and 7th Graders!
You all are doing very well in the Timed Reading also! Today you read a story called "Buried Alive." Was it scary? You also worked on these vocabulary words: bury, cemetery, dream, scream. Tomorrow you will continue with reading skill from this story.
What is a "human interest story"?
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you finished reading about the Middle Ages. Tomorrow you will complete a chapter review. (Yes, I will grade it.) You will also share information about a holiday celebrated in your country that we dont have here in the U.S.A.
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you had a spelling pretest on your vocabulary words. You all did pretty well; I wonder if you will do as well tomorrow on the real spelling test. Um-m-m! The vocabulary words are listed below. Tomorrow you will also answer the questions on p.115 to finish the Middle Ages' study.
VOCABULARY: foot, horse, wagon, bank, ship, shops, businesses, merchant, trade, money, middle class, imported, exported, exchange.
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you finished your "gift" writing. They look really good! Tomorrow you will finish the Middle Ages unit. I am sure you will see more vocabulary tomorrow (hint, hint)
Hello 7th Graders,
You are continuing to study the Middle Ages by reading abut Marco Polo and the Black Death in Europe. Why did so many people think that Marco Polo was telling lies? How did the bubonic plague spread to people in the 1300's?
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you discussed what traders in the Middle Ages may have imported and exported. Tomorrow you will finish the video of Marco Polo and begin the story about him in the text.
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you began reading the legend of King Arthur p. 88-99. Who do you think is shown in this picture?
Find out more information about King Arthur, the legendary hero.
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you completed your shield with your coat of arms. Those not finished will finish it at home and turn in tomorrow.
Tomorrow you will discuss the types of food in the Middle Ages and begin the story about King Arthur. I will give you a quiz on the vocabulary words: lords, knights, peasants, castle, clergy, books, buildings, farms, furniture, weapons. You will be asked to use each word in a sentence. Of course, if you are reading the blog, you may write the sentences at home and bring them to me at the beginning of class for a grade and candy. 
Hello 7th Graders,
Today you read p. 84-85 and learned the stages of a knight's life. You began making your "coat of arms." Tomorrow you will finish your shield. I hope you are reviewing your vocabulary: 
