1. 7th Grade literature and strategies
Mrs. Patterson

2. Undergraduate Degree – U of I
A Little about me. . .
Teaching – 19 years
EMS – 12 years
Undergraduate Degree – U of I
Graduate Degree – BSU
Reading Endorsement
Parent of Two – ages 11 and 12

3. TEAM ODYSSEY WEEK OF: September 13 - 17
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
English A
Patterson
Outsiders Journal
Basic Skills: Main Idea
Library Checkout
The Outsiders
Chapter 2
Finish Element of Fiction Notes 
Share Book Trailers
Elements “Bluff”
SSR
Update 100 Book Chart
Word Snapshot Folders
English B
Stark
Autobio Web
Slide Creation
Finish
Slides
Share
Write Traits Review
Spelling Unit 3
Spelling & Journal
Expectations
Science
Becker
Finish Helicopter Lab 
Common
Units
Finish Vocabulary
Squares
Metrics
Graph Practice
Scientific Method Quiz
Mealworm Lab
W. Civ.
Fritsch
Maps Continued
Atlas Worksheet 
Historical Atlas Worksheet
Vocabulary
List
Middle Ages
Review
Constitution Day
Middle Ages to Renaissance Notes
Math
Pre-Alg.
Aronson
6-2
Add Integers
6-3
Subtract Integers
Reinforce Adding & Subtracting Integers
6-4/6-5
Multiply & Divide
Integers
Integer
Task
Algebra
2-3
Adding & Subtracting Integers
Pages 85-90
2-4
Rational Numbers
Pages 93-97
2-5
Adding & Subtracting Rational Numbers
Pages
2-6
Multiply Rational Numbers
Pages
Reinforce Distributive Property
Page 758
Quiz

4. Grading Independent Reading = 15% Basic Skills = 15%
Tests/Quizzes = 20%
Classwork = 50%

5. Independent reading Due: October 21 Books Read Accountability
4 Books = points
3 Books = points
2 Books = points
1 Book = points
1 Book Cover
Share book in class
In-Class SSR
Due: October 21

6. 1st novel unit

7. biographies Read biography or autobiography.
Answer comprehension questions.
Pen pal dialogue.
Puzzle piece.

8. Genre exploration Read short stories: Science fiction Mystery Fantasy
Realistic Fiction
Historical Fiction

9. Teen read week
October
Menu of Items
Class Competitions

10. Written & Illustrated Write and illustrate 16-page book.
Draft-revise-edit-final copy
Create characterization, dialogue, setting, and elements of plot.
Field trip to Eagle Elementary to share books.

11. Nonfiction Research Read about a topic of your choice. Take notes.
Creatively share information learned with the class.
Watch presentations!

12. Academy Awards Nominate books in genres. Read book in small groups.
Create book “preview” using moviemaker, music, pictures, and video clips.
Walk the red carpet and see awards given for best books.
Create acceptance speeches.

13. Final Novel unit

14. Basic Skills Elements of Fiction – plot, setting,
theme, characterization, point of
view, etc.
Vocabulary – context clues, synonyms, antonyms, dictionary, homophones, etc.
Word Parts – roots, prefixes & suffixes
Comprehension – reading strategies,
inferences, main idea, cause & effect, conclusions, etc.

15. Cool websites studystack.com Practice vocabulary terms and definitions
UserName:
Eagle Middle School
Password:
Colts
freerice.com
Vocabulary
Math
Foreign Languages
Grammar
Chemistry
Multiple Choice Format
Donates Rice to UN World Food Program

17. Scholastic book orders
Order online at
Class Activation Code:
GRVM9

18. Mrs. Patterson’s advisory
The Stones
We Will Rock You!

19. Monday Colts Have Character: Trust Bully Prevention Red Ribbon Week
Respect
Responsibility
Read Schooled by Gordon Korman

20. Tuesday
Study Hall
Review Homework
Study for Tests
Get Help if Needed

21. thursday
Agenda Check
Grade Check
Missing Assignments

22. Don’t forget to collect box tops & pop tabs