Ms. Johnson

Summer Reading

SUMMER READING BOOKS ON SALE AT DICKERSON!

PTSA will be selling a limited number of the required reading books the first week of May (May 5-9) – in the media center.  Students that wish to purchase the books at Dickerson need to bring cash or check for the exact amount (we do not charge tax and cannot give change).  Checks should be made out to DMS. 

The entire reading list is posted on Dickerson’s web page.

April 21-15

Monday- We reviewed Lesson 14 vocabulary words.  ALP-research presentations.  8LA-Grammar workbook pages...reviewed "subject" and "predicates." Started reading Diary of Anne Frank play. (found in Literature book...bring every day!)

Tuesday--Some classes completed DGP 21.  If you were absent, check to see if your class completed this.  ALP--Finished research projects.  8LA: Continued reading Diary of Anne Frank play.

Wednesday through Friday--ODD schedule due to CRCT. 

Wednesday: 1st, 2nd & 7th periods met.  We checked vocabulary exercises, played Around the World and brave souls attempted to wax poetic on a topic without interjections.  Remember, vocabulary quiz on lesson 14 is THURSDAY for a couple of classes, Friday for others and Monday for one.  Where do you stand? Are you ready?!  Study!  ALP--continue reading The Diary of Anne Frank!  New assignment posted by Friday.  Peace!

Fear Factor

The Dickerson Relay for Life Team will sponsor the 2^nd Annual Teacher Fear Factor on Friday, April 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the Dickerson field.  Join us to help fight cancer and cheer on your favorite teachers as they take part in terrifying and challenging events such as The Treacherous Tricycle Race, the Babbling Baby Pool Relay, In Yo’ Face and the Egg Drop competition. Of course, we will also feature Dickerson’s favorite event, the Teacher Dunking Tank!  Can you dunk your teacher?  Do you dare?  Tickets are $5.00 and will be sold in the atrium on April 23 – 25, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before homeroom.  Pizza, snacks and soft drinks will be available for an additional charge. Come out and join the fun!  Help us support the DMS Relay for Life team benefiting the American Cancer Society.  Bring the whole family!  We look forward to sharing a great time with everyone!  (P.S.  Your fearless 8th grade Language Arts teacher will be in the dunk tank trash talking.  Don't like your presentation grade?  Come seek your vengeance.)

Friday, April 18

All classes--Vocabulary 13 Vocabulary Quiz. 

ALP--continued research presentations

8LA:  Turned in pages 53 & 54.  Finished video. 

Summer Writing Camp

Kennesaw

State

University

and the Kennesaw Mountain Writing Project are offering a unique learning experience for middle grades students. "On the Street Where You Live: Exploring Identity through Poetry and Prose" is an engaging, interactive writing camp for rising 6-8 graders in the Cobb/Paulding/Cherokee area. Activities will include timely class readings, poetry and fiction writing exercises, guest writers and instructors, as well as online sharing and critique of camp-created work. The week will culminate in performances and readings of students' pieces for family and friends in celebration of their community, hard work, and growth as young writers.

The camp will be hosted at

Kennesaw

 

Mountain

 

High School

, June 9-12, and will run from

8:30-12:30pm

.  All writing classes and activities are taught by certified, highly-qualified instructors who currently teach writing in area schools.

Please see me if you are interested in participating!  Peace, Mrs. Johnson

Thursday

Study for tomorrow's vocabulary quiz on lesson 13.  Here's a great power point to help you out! Download lesson_13_nicole.ppt

In ALP classes we continued viewing research projects.  Please keep up with your Anne Frank reading.  Questions 1-12 are due tomorrow! 

8LA:  We graded "Who vs. Whom" and watched the Anne Frank Remembrance video.  Yesterday we went to the media center computer lab to log onto the online CRCT review tests.  Several folks finished up to 4 of the tests already. Good job! 

Wednesday, April 16

All classes--we checked vocabulary exercises today.  (Lesson 13)

ALP: Continued with research presentations.

8LA: Collected article questions.  Completed "Cases of Who and Whom" on pages 141-142 of W & G workbook. Continued watching Anne Frank Remembered video.

CRCT online practice tests

Dear Parents,

Students can access a series of CRCT online practice tests.  Each Language Arts teacher has agreed to award one final exam bonus point for every CRCT LA/Reading practice test taken and passed at a level of 80% or higher.*  The tests can be accessed at www.georgiaoas.org 

Students have a special login ID number.  This was distributed by social studies teachers before spring break but LA teachers will refresh memories this week.  Peace! Mrs. Johnson

Egg nog or maroon?

The "egg nog" colored Diary intrigued me so much that I ventured to Borders to "upgrade."  The first couple of pages prior to the start of Anne's journaling explains the versions WAY better than I was able.  It's worth reading!  So if you have a maroon copy, borrow a friend's just for this introduction. 

Tuesday, April 15

ALP:  Commenced with research project presentations.  Some classes had time for silent sustained reading. 

8LA:  Completed pgs. 49 & 50 of soft Writing & Grammar workbook.  Began "Anne Frank Remembered" video.