A question teachers often hear is
‘Why do I have to learn this?’ It’s a great question and one that we will endeavor
to answer throughout the year for various subject areas. This month we are looking at English. In
6th grade, students are learning to identify theme and to use
evidence to support a theme in a complete summary. Theme is a universal message
that applies to multiple areas of our lives.
Students apply themes when interpreting literature and visiting and
interacting with students of other cultures.
Theme is an important part of movies and songs as well. So why do 6th graders need to
learn about theme? They need to learn
about it so they can understand movies!
Seventh graders are
studying characters and looking at consequences of their actions. They
look at how they are affected when they choose to be confident in themselves
and let what others say roll off their back versus letting what others say get
under their skin and define who they are. Students are asked to
think about their own decisions regarding peer pressure and the consequences
regarding those decisions. All students will have to deal with peer pressure in
appropriate ways to navigate the world.
Developing self-confidence and determining what feedback is valuable is
important in school, sports, and the world of work. Seventh graders need to learn how the choices
characters make in literature impact their lives so they can apply those
lessons to their lives both in school and beyond.
Upcoming Events:
- November 5-9 LMS food drive
- November 6 No school-professional development
- November 9 Fall dance
- November 16 Hathaway Scholarship Day
- November 21-13 No school-Thanksgiving
- November 29 Nellie T. Ross' birthday
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