Agenda
1. 7th Grade Anticipation
Homework
None
(Note: Students who do not finish the Anticipation Guide in class will complete it for homework.)
Today there's no homework because the kids did a lot of work in class. We filled out the 7th grade anticipation, which is part of the introductory activities we do while we're getting to know each other. The basic idea is to get the kids to think about the upcoming school year, and the things that will make it a success. And of course, to practice expressing their thoughts in writing.
Any parents who are interested, it's a great idea to talk about some of these questions with your kids. Here's what they wrote about:
First section, agree or disagree and tell me why
Seventh grade will be better than sixth grade.
The older I get, the more important school is.
It’s okay to use bad grammar if people know what you mean.
People who get bad grades think school is stupid.
The better you read, write, and talk, the more freedom you will have.
Answer these questions
What will be your favorite part of this class? Why?
What will be your least favorite part of this class? Why?
What role will you play in this class? (class clown, rebel, jock, cool kid, shy, teacher’s pet, player, hater, skater, skater hater, wallflower, average Joe/Jane, nerd, geek, freak, superfreak, goth, brain, BMOC, etc.) How does that role work for you?
What grade will you probably get in this class? What does that grade mean to you?
What will have the biggest effect on how much you get out of this class?
What will make this a successful year for you in this class?
