Mrs. Brennan Grade 7 Web Page
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"You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view - until you climb into his skin and walk around in it."
- spoken by Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
"It is not only what we do, but also what we do not do,
for which we are accountable."
Moliere
All students are encouraged to read on a nightly basis from Sept. until June in an Independently Chosen Novel. If we have time-consuming nightly assignments, consisting of either writing, reading, or vocabulary, then independent reading can take a back seat.
Reading at least 10-20 novels independently throughout the school year will increase students' comprehension skills, advance their vocabulary, and help students become more global thinkers; using any spare time to pick up a book and "get lost" in another world is highly recommended!
Parents, care to see what grades your child has achieved thus far while gaining insight into how they feel about their academic performance? Ask to see his/her Marking Period Grade Sheet; this document should be located in the front of each English binder!
Each time students get handed back an assignment, test, or quiz, they are asked to record their grade onto this sheet and self-reflect on their performance.
Students' self-reflections provide parents with valuable insight into their child's personal academic needs and sense of achievement.